Douglas! What an awesome documentary! You have a gift! We had the great pleasure of living on the Geiger Family Farm for a year in 1999, in a cabin they built in 1938 with the timber cleared to build the cabin. I treasure my memories of the farm and consider it a gift to have met the Geiger family. You fall in love with them instantly. I miss walking the farm with Al, listening to his stories and being educated on the natural world around us. I know that the world would be a better place if everyone could sit down and have a chat with this family. So much love, so much understanding and so much compassion. They are a light in the world!
Thank you for the kind regards and greetings to all of y'all in the low country! The internet is providing a nice platform for all of us country foodies to inspire each other and stay connected. There are more of us out there than we realize! Happy Holidays
Douglas,what an outstanding production! Thank you for sharing such a treasured family tradition. It is so wonderful to be able to better understand some Jacksonville's cultural history. Congratulations on a job well done!
You're welcome. Meeting my friend Alfred and spending time with him on his farm was a rare opportunity. He is now in a nursing home and in poor health and it appears that his farm will most likely be sold in the coming years. Spending time with him and capturing the family history was a blessing.
Douglas, what a fantastic video! Put together so well, and love the music too! It is refreshing that there are people around that appreciate how things were done in the past, and to spend time capturing those moments that will be treasured by many in the years to come. Thank you for all of your hard work on this. ... and if I could have just had a taste of the french toast they were feasting on, it would have been the icing ... errr ... syrup on the cake! I love cane syrup! Mary & Rickie
Inspiring video. Thank you. I am seeing a resurgence of family cane growers in the Carolina low country. It is wonderful to see families reunite around the tradition. Best to you!
To the guy that posted this video, This is what it's all about. I had a very close friend of mine, that has gone on home to be with the Lord now, that I use to help make the syrup. And this is one of the closest video's that I have seen that does it exactly the way we did it. This friend of mine raised his cane on his property in Ocala Fl and everybody called him " The Boss Man ". Because he did exactly what he was called. He was one of the greatest guys that I have ever had the privilege to have as a friend and one to have worked for. One of these days, I want to purchase his equipment and carry on the tradition. I would still call it " The Boss' Syrup. Thank you so much for the privilege of seeing this video. Bishop Kirby
Thank you Bishop Kirby for viewing and commenting on my video! This project began when my wife and I went to Al Geiger's farm to help him plant sugar cane in the spring of 2010. Working with him that day in the field it occurred to me we needed to document the entire process from start to finish. Just spending time with Al and his family alone made our efforts a success. The fact that we ended up with a coherent film that's now being enjoyed by a larger audience has been the icing on the cake! I hope this film can be a handy reference guide for you once you get you own syrup making gear. All we'll need then is some buttermilk biscuits and county sausage!
Thank you for documenting part of the real Southern heritage that has escaped its due. I have gnawed on many a piece of cane, watched many a cane boil and enjoyed it's smells, then tasted the results. What a wonderful remembrance.
+Michael Murray You are very welcome Michael! We're going to Al's farm tonight for supper and I'll pass your comments along to he and his family. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment!
You're very welcome. We made this video 12 years ago and the farm still looks the same and is being well maintained. Unfortunately, Alfred has passed on, taking a lot of his expertise with him.
it is joyful to watch the video you posted ...here in Uttar Pradesh, India ,we also grow sugarcane as major crop .....i have this way of making molasses in my village...can you tell me the background music....Thank you :)
Good morning Prashant and greetings to Uttar Pradesh :) So nice to hear from Northern India especially since sugar cane is believed to have been a momento from The Celestial Garden of Indra. The music in this video was aquired through a company called Smart Sound. Namaste
I remember my great Grandad used to take that skimmons and put it in a wooden barrel and let it sit for a while whatever it was grandma wouldn't let him bring it in the house she made him keep it outside I never did get to taste it it must have been good cuz you sure couldn't walk straight
Singing Symphony Florida is a highly diverse state with lots of different ecosystems and soil types. The farm is located in whats referred to as a low-land of the Southeastern Coastal Plain. The soil is composed of clastic sediments - clay, silt & sand - that have eroded down from the Appalachian mountains over the past 65 million years. This area has burned many times since the ocean receded approximately 19,000 years ago and I'm sure this combined with plant and animal decay has contributed to the grey color of the soil.
Douglas! What an awesome documentary! You have a gift!
We had the great pleasure of living on the Geiger Family Farm for a year in 1999, in a cabin they built in 1938 with the timber cleared to build the cabin. I treasure my memories of the farm and consider it a gift to have met the Geiger family. You fall in love with them instantly. I miss walking the farm with Al, listening to his stories and being educated on the natural world around us. I know that the world would be a better place if everyone could sit down and have a chat with this family. So much love, so much understanding and so much compassion. They are a light in the world!
Hi Johnathan...glad you enjoyed the visit with Al Geiger! We'll have to go out there together sometime!
Thank you for the kind regards and greetings to all of y'all in the low country!
The internet is providing a nice platform for all of us country foodies to inspire each other and stay connected. There are more of us out there than we realize!
Happy Holidays
Douglas,what an outstanding production! Thank you for sharing such a treasured family tradition. It is so wonderful to be able to better understand some Jacksonville's cultural history.
Congratulations on a job well done!
This is a fantastic historical resource and I’m glad you took the time to put this together to share. So grateful to have found it!
You're welcome. Meeting my friend Alfred and spending time with him on his farm was a rare opportunity. He is now in a nursing home and in poor health and it appears that his farm will most likely be sold in the coming years. Spending time with him and capturing the family history was a blessing.
Douglas, what a fantastic video! Put together so well, and love the music too! It is refreshing that there are people around that appreciate how things were done in the past, and to spend time capturing those moments that will be treasured by many in the years to come. Thank you for all of your hard work on this. ... and if I could have just had a taste of the french toast they were feasting on, it would have been the icing ... errr ... syrup on the cake! I love cane syrup! Mary & Rickie
Inspiring video. Thank you. I am seeing a resurgence of family cane growers in the Carolina low country. It is wonderful to see families reunite around the tradition. Best to you!
I really enjoyed this short film. Loved the score! Thanks so much for helping us all remember (or learn) the homesteading arts.
Aboslutely one of the BEST videos on RUclips! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you so much for the compliment!
These small productions take many hours to produce and it's nice to know they're appreciated!
To the guy that posted this video, This is what it's all about. I had a very close friend of mine, that has gone on home to be with the Lord now, that I use to help make the syrup. And this is one of the closest video's that I have seen that does it exactly the way we did it. This friend of mine raised his cane on his property in Ocala Fl and everybody called him " The Boss Man ". Because he did exactly what he was called. He was one of the greatest guys that I have ever had the privilege to have as a friend and one to have worked for. One of these days, I want to purchase his equipment and carry on the tradition. I would still call it " The Boss' Syrup. Thank you so much for the privilege of seeing this video. Bishop Kirby
Thank you Bishop Kirby for viewing and commenting on my video! This project began when my wife and I went to Al Geiger's farm to help him plant sugar cane in the spring of 2010. Working with him that day in the field it occurred to me we needed to document the entire process from start to finish. Just spending time with Al and his family alone made our efforts a success. The fact that we ended up with a coherent film that's now being enjoyed by a larger audience has been the icing on the cake! I hope this film can be a handy reference guide for you once you get you own syrup making gear. All we'll need then is some buttermilk biscuits and county sausage!
Truly a beautifully told story of a time gone by. The dedication means so much.
Thanks David, I really appreciate the positive feedback!
What an awesome little documentary!
Thank you for documenting part of the real Southern heritage that has escaped its due. I have gnawed on many a piece of cane, watched many a cane boil and enjoyed it's smells, then tasted the results. What a wonderful remembrance.
+Michael Murray You are very welcome Michael! We're going to Al's farm tonight for supper and I'll pass your comments along to he and his family. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment!
Excellent. Sugar kettles make me smile. They’re everywhere here, but I’ve never seen one used for it’s intended purpose. Thank you.
You're very welcome. We made this video 12 years ago and the farm still looks the same and is being well maintained. Unfortunately, Alfred has passed on, taking a lot of his expertise with him.
Thanks Mary!
I REALLY ENJOYED WATCHING THIS :)
Thank you very much! I spent a lot of time and energy making this video and it's good to know that it's still being enjoyed!
I like to think this is how heaven is going to be.. What a life.
Thank you for this great comment! I'l be sure to pass this along to Al the next we hang out :)
This video will now be shown at the Mandarin Museum as apart of their on going displays on Jacksonville history!
Thanks Ann!
Wonderful video!
Thank you K.P. !
Thanks y'all! :)
I Love this video! Thank U for sharing.wonderful memories👍👍🙏💪💕☺love that engine
Thank you....glad you like it!
That old engine is truly amazing!
Terrific fun. Skills handed down as it should be.
I agree!. Alfed just passed away about a month ago so we're very blessed to have this video as part of his legacy.
it is joyful to watch the video you posted ...here in Uttar Pradesh, India ,we also grow sugarcane as major crop .....i have this way of making molasses in my village...can you tell me the background music....Thank you :)
Good morning Prashant and greetings to Uttar Pradesh :) So nice to hear from Northern India especially since sugar cane is believed to have been a momento from The Celestial Garden of Indra. The music in this video was aquired through a company called Smart Sound. Namaste
thank you Douglas :)
Why would someone thumbs down this?
There are always a few thumbs down it seems. 🤷♂️
who is the one person that dislikes this? i loved it!!!!!!
I know right??😄😄 Thank you for watching!
i want to
You are very welcome and thanks for watching! Spending time with Al on his farm was a real privilege and blessing!
Very informative, great video...
here's our highlights from last year...
Stokes Landing's Finest, Making Cane Syrup 2013-14
I remember my great Grandad used to take that skimmons and put it in a wooden barrel and let it sit for a while whatever it was grandma wouldn't let him bring it in the house she made him keep it outside I never did get to taste it it must have been good cuz you sure couldn't walk straight
Muy bella historia , bella familia very nice
Gracias por ver me alegro de que hayas disfrutado el video😊
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Love the car to👍👍💕
That old car is truly amazing. It's now 101 years old and still runs!
never seen gray soil. Is all of Floridia that color?
Singing Symphony Florida is a highly diverse state with lots of different ecosystems and soil types. The farm is located in whats referred to as a low-land of the Southeastern Coastal Plain. The soil is composed of clastic sediments - clay, silt & sand - that have eroded down from the Appalachian mountains over the past 65 million years. This area has burned many times since the ocean receded approximately 19,000 years ago and I'm sure this combined with plant and animal decay has contributed to the grey color of the soil.
interesting. Thanks for the reply
Your welcome. I had just read about the subject in a great book :)
Great video! What book are you referring to?
Priceless Florida: Natural Ecosystems and Native Species