{"id":19337,"date":"2021-01-16T11:54:40","date_gmt":"2021-01-16T17:54:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/graceuncensored.com\/WordPress\/?p=19337"},"modified":"2021-01-16T11:54:44","modified_gmt":"2021-01-16T17:54:44","slug":"excitement-in-november","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/graceuncensored.com\/WordPress\/uncategorized\/excitement-in-november\/","title":{"rendered":"Excitement in November&#8230;"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>&#8230;relatively speaking, of course.  On November 17th I saw more than one boat out on the water and then I realized a lot of noise was coming from across the lake.  I got out the binoculars and could sort of make out the activity on East Lake Drive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mom came over and took a turn with the binoculars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"540\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/graceuncensored.com\/WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/n20.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/graceuncensored.com\/WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/n20.jpg 540w, https:\/\/graceuncensored.com\/WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/n20-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We decided they must have been dumping rip rap over at the fishing area, so the next afternoon we drove over to investigate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I pulled into the parking area and we watched as they scooped up the rock.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"540\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/graceuncensored.com\/WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/n21.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19339\" srcset=\"https:\/\/graceuncensored.com\/WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/n21.jpg 540w, https:\/\/graceuncensored.com\/WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/n21-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Over and over, with the scooping and the dumping&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"540\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/graceuncensored.com\/WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/n22.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19340\" srcset=\"https:\/\/graceuncensored.com\/WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/n22.jpg 540w, https:\/\/graceuncensored.com\/WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/n22-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;d planned on taking a walk at Center Park so we headed there.  When we walked over to Vachel Lindsay Bridge the wind almost blew us over.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"540\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/graceuncensored.com\/WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/n23.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19342\" srcset=\"https:\/\/graceuncensored.com\/WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/n23.jpg 540w, https:\/\/graceuncensored.com\/WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/n23-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s the guy trying to steer his barge in and rock being dumped onto it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WkvyH49XuQM?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It seemed that they moved so quickly, with at least three but maybe even four barges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"540\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/graceuncensored.com\/WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/n24.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19343\" srcset=\"https:\/\/graceuncensored.com\/WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/n24.jpg 540w, https:\/\/graceuncensored.com\/WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/n24-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The next guy lined up his barge while the other one was being loaded up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"540\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/graceuncensored.com\/WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/n25.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19344\" srcset=\"https:\/\/graceuncensored.com\/WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/n25.jpg 540w, https:\/\/graceuncensored.com\/WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/n25-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Another video where you can see the guys chatting.  The guy in the cabin is lucky to be sheltered from the wind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/aSgEQv65RM0?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Mom counted five scoops that they dumped into the barge, and you can see as it motors away that the rock isn&#8217;t even visible because the barge must be so deep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"540\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/graceuncensored.com\/WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/n26.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19345\" srcset=\"https:\/\/graceuncensored.com\/WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/n26.jpg 540w, https:\/\/graceuncensored.com\/WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/n26-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>I think maybe it took them a few days to complete the job.  It&#8217;s just funny that they waited til it was so cold to get it done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And finally, one darling kitty picture, Riley so cozy back in November.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"662\" height=\"496\" src=\"https:\/\/graceuncensored.com\/WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/n27.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19346\" srcset=\"https:\/\/graceuncensored.com\/WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/n27.jpg 662w, https:\/\/graceuncensored.com\/WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/n27-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 662px) 100vw, 662px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>And that&#8217;s it for this cold and gray January morning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ok then,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>mrs. 2021 Hughes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8230;relatively speaking, of course. 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