Snow in South Georgia?
Not a snowball's chance in Hell!
Temperatures were at the freezing mark of mid 30s this morning so it could be snow.
Let's take a closer look and see what this is.
Not a snowball's chance in Hell!
Temperatures were at the freezing mark of mid 30s this morning so it could be snow.
Let's take a closer look and see what this is.
C O T T O N
A sea of cotton for as far as the eye can see.
A beautiful site.
I had to stop the car and take a few photos to share with you.
A beautiful site.
I had to stop the car and take a few photos to share with you.
I was sad to see the Land For Sale sign.
With so many synthetic fibers and the shmata/textile/garment trade now being manufactured in other countries this sign did not surprise me. It makes me sad to think that farmers have to sell their land resulting in less jobs in the USA.
The fabric of our lives is changing and I hope it is not too late to do something about it.
Georgia ranks 3rd in the production of cotton.
If you would like to know more about cotton in Georgia please go HERE.
With so many synthetic fibers and the shmata/textile/garment trade now being manufactured in other countries this sign did not surprise me. It makes me sad to think that farmers have to sell their land resulting in less jobs in the USA.
The fabric of our lives is changing and I hope it is not too late to do something about it.
Georgia ranks 3rd in the production of cotton.
If you would like to know more about cotton in Georgia please go HERE.
And don't forget Georgia's other snow. To me dogwoods blooming in the spring look like snow. While the cold stuff is pretty, I'll take cotton and dogwood blossoms over snow any day!
ReplyDeleteNice clicks :D Happy New Year, Joyce.
ReplyDeleteI saw a field of cotton for the first time a couple of years ago and it was so exciting for me to see! I grew up in the North so the only think I ever saw growing up was corn. The cotton fields are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteHey there Joyce, We have cotton fields down the road from us at our home in Summerville! I love to go look at then.Hope you have a great day! Blessings, Faye
ReplyDeleteI recently ran across an interesting blog, thecottonwife.com. I don't think she lives in Georgia but her husband is a cotton farmer and they have 4 small children. She takes gorgeous photographs too. Right now it is 16 degrees here... no snow, but so cold. Pa is out feeding cattle.
ReplyDeleteYou have some lovely photos. My Uncle was visitng from Germany a few years ago and he was facinated with the cotton fields. It saddens me also to see the land for sale.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous photos, my niece lives in Savannah and it looks gorgeous, can't wait to visit soon. That is a sad photo of the beautiful cotton field and the for sale sign, but you took some awesome photos!!
ReplyDelete♥ Teresa
Great shots, Joyce! Sad to see a for sale sign. The schmatta business is not what it was. The Garment Center is down to maybe a block. You don't see the guys pushing the racks and racks of clothing down Broadway any more.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by for a visit and for the pictures of the cotton. I remember the first time I saw the cotton fields, how beautiful it was.
ReplyDeletenow that's the kind of snow I like....great photos...
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos, Joyce! I agree...nothing prettier than a field of cotton! And...I did hear this morning that SNOW...the real thing...is possible here late Thursday! Woo hoo! Happy New Year!...hugs...Debbie
ReplyDeleteGreat photos to capture a beautiful sight. I lived in South Georgia for years and the fields of cotton are always so amazing. Such a sadness for all the farms that are for sale!
ReplyDeleteLove the photos and love cotton. There isn't any fabric that feels as good against the skin.
ReplyDeleteBeing from Georgia I knew right away - cotton. What I didn't know was that it is for sale. That's sad. One day we will ask where all the farmers are - and they will all be in China or Hong Kong - then what will we do?
ReplyDeleteJust looking at that cotton makes me think it's time to get my burlap sack and start picking...ugh..!!! lol...our cotton here has been harvested -- this part of Texas grows quite a bit FOR THE DESERT...nothing like Arizona's, though...or Georgia's...
ReplyDeleteWhat neat photos ! I have never seen cotton growing and I hope who ever buys it will keep it going...we just love cotton !
ReplyDeleteWe got snow here in Colorado today :o)
Kammy
Have you been over here to my neck of the woods? Looks just like a neighboring farm! IT is beautiful & I hate to think of anyone selling farm land! Wish I could buy it...I could farm cotton & pecans & maybe quit nursing!!!
ReplyDeleteHi - snowy England dropping in! This is probably the only way I can get out of England, read blogs! I shouldn't think there's much flying out right now. Our temperature has crept up to -3* but the sunshine is marvellous. It was nice to see your fields of 'snow'. All we have is fields of snow!
ReplyDeleteYou had me fooled..it truly looks like snow from a distance...I love driving by cotton fields...my great-grandparents were farmers in Alabama and had cotton fields all around their farm. Brings back good memories. Thanks for sharing! Happy New Year.
ReplyDeleteMiss Bloomers
It is awesome to see isn't it? I stopped once when we lived in GA, and tried to pick a bole, ouch! They have stickery things!
ReplyDelete(My blog is Glovzoff, If I Remember Correctly is my husband's, I just coauthor. tattler has disappeared.
Lookin' out upon the snow across the Ponderosa, ya had this farm chick goin'. I thought it was snow. I'm so gullible and blonde! Heeeheehe!
ReplyDeleteYes, it is so sad to see the American Farmer paying the price for all the imported and synthetic goods. It hurts my heart!
Have yourself one blessed day!
That really looks pretty Joyce!
ReplyDeleteHave a blessed week. ~Melissa :)
I've never seen a cotton field before, so sad this one has to disappear!
ReplyDeleteThat's beautiful! We have tons of snow here in Utah, and some days I wish I could trade it for a cotton field. ;)
ReplyDeleteJoyce: That picture is beautiful. I would love to see it in person. You are right we do need to do something about what is going on with the farmers. Thank you for visiting my blog. I wish you God's blessings this New Year! Martha
ReplyDeleteYou pictures were great...I had to really look close to make sure it was cotton...it did look like snow !!!!!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year to you !!!!
Hugs,
Mo :-)
Hi Joyce,
ReplyDeleteKaryn and I would love it if you could come to the free Tea and Framing Workshop hosted by Eddie Ross this Saturday the 9th in Atlanta. We'd love to meet you!
Not sure if Sue is in town or up north for the holidays, but I left her a comment as well.
For more details go to thebloomgirls.com.
Nola
The Bloom Girls
Hello Joyce~ I've never seen a cotton field...it does look like little bursts of snow.
ReplyDeleteI wished our government would make more effort in persevering American resources.
As consumers it so difficult to "really" know what foreign made products are constructed of. The regulations are left to a lot of interpretation. It seems unless someone falls ill, is the only time to investigate. whats happened to preventative action.
I try my best as a retailer to buy inventory that's an American made product. It's very hard to come by and even more difficult finding suppliers.
Sweet wishes,
Sara
Jojo is right - the dogwood petals do look like snow as well as the cotton! Great photos; thanks for sharing and Happy New Year.
ReplyDeleteHi Joyce,
ReplyDeleteMy email is bellamattonella@comcast.net. So nice to hear you are going to try and make it, it sounds like it is going to be tons of fun. A Valentine's tea at your house sounds delightful; I've heard about your cooking/baking abilities...you are famous!!! (you can thank Sue!)
See you Saturday!
Nola
P.S. I thought the same thing about Scott's, it does sound like a garden center!
That's my kind of snow! I hope to visit Georgia one day. Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteThis just cracked me up! My family raised cotton, tobacco and peanuts in South Georgia for generations.
ReplyDeleteAll the farms being sold just breaks my heart. My cousin is loosing his chicken ranch, not selling the land, just closing down production. The family farm is safe, long since paid off and will stay in the family for years to come. Wish this were true for the rest of them. Tough times.
I just love to see a field of cotton!
ReplyDeleteNot so many around here anymore but I loved seeing them when I was little on visits to SC.
This does make me sad! I also hate seeing the US turn to other countries so much! I'm actually surprised these days when I see something made in the USA.
ReplyDeleteI will go check out this link.
We'll see tomorrow! Did you get your bread and milk? sandie
ReplyDeleteVery pretty! You have a late cotton season. It seems like it's been 2 months since cotton in LA and MS were harvested.....Christine
ReplyDeletewhere in the world did you see a cotton field? Surely not around Buckhead.....
ReplyDeletemy great-grandparents grew cotton on their farm. i loved going out into the field and bringing pieces of the plants back for 'show and tell' at my school.
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