{"id":22870,"date":"2026-04-10T11:40:25","date_gmt":"2026-04-10T16:40:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/graceuncensored.com\/WordPress\/?p=22870"},"modified":"2026-04-10T11:42:44","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T16:42:44","slug":"florida-monday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/graceuncensored.com\/WordPress\/uncategorized\/florida-monday\/","title":{"rendered":"Florida Monday"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">It was chilly and windy on Monday in Florida, as expected. We had a leisurely morning enjoying the lanai overlooking the pool. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"540\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/graceuncensored.com\/WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/f43.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22873\" srcset=\"https:\/\/graceuncensored.com\/WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/f43.jpg 540w, https:\/\/graceuncensored.com\/WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/f43-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 540px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">And we finally managed to get into the car to go to the beach at the crack of 1:23.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"540\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/graceuncensored.com\/WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/f44.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22874\" srcset=\"https:\/\/graceuncensored.com\/WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/f44.jpg 540w, https:\/\/graceuncensored.com\/WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/f44-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 540px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">We headed to the Englewood beach, which was completely deserted.  Here&#8217;s a picture of the almost-empty parking lot, which had previously been jammed full.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"540\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/graceuncensored.com\/WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/f45.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22875\" srcset=\"https:\/\/graceuncensored.com\/WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/f45.jpg 540w, https:\/\/graceuncensored.com\/WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/f45-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 540px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">I decided to head back to Stump Pass Beach, where we&#8217;d waited in line a couple of days before.  This time not only was there no line, but this parking lot was also almost empty.  There were almost no people on the beach, and I loved to watch the crashing waves.  Here&#8217;s a short video of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/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\/XTDP4XxQ83w?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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Yay!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"540\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/graceuncensored.com\/WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/f46.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22876\" srcset=\"https:\/\/graceuncensored.com\/WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/f46.jpg 540w, https:\/\/graceuncensored.com\/WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/f46-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 540px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">More waves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"540\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/graceuncensored.com\/WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/f47.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22877\" srcset=\"https:\/\/graceuncensored.com\/WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/f47.jpg 540w, https:\/\/graceuncensored.com\/WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/f47-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 540px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Cute little sandpipers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"540\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/graceuncensored.com\/WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/f48.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22878\" srcset=\"https:\/\/graceuncensored.com\/WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/f48.jpg 540w, https:\/\/graceuncensored.com\/WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/f48-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 540px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Because it was so windy and chilly, Mom sat in the car while I dashed up and down the beach taking videos.  I&#8217;d finally had my fill, so we headed up to the Blind Pass Beach.  Once again, almost no people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"540\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/graceuncensored.com\/WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/f49.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22879\" srcset=\"https:\/\/graceuncensored.com\/WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/f49.jpg 540w, https:\/\/graceuncensored.com\/WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/f49-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 540px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Our plan had been to have a picnic at the beach and we&#8217;d sit in one of these areas which were sheltered from the sun by the trees.  But of course there was no need today, plus if we&#8217;d gotten our lunch stuff out it&#8217;d have blown away. Here&#8217;s me, sussing out the situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"540\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/graceuncensored.com\/WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/f50.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22880\" srcset=\"https:\/\/graceuncensored.com\/WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/f50.jpg 540w, https:\/\/graceuncensored.com\/WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/f50-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 540px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mom was again in the car, and I took a quick photo of the deserted beach before heading back to the <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"540\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/graceuncensored.com\/WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/f51.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22881\" srcset=\"https:\/\/graceuncensored.com\/WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/f51.jpg 540w, https:\/\/graceuncensored.com\/WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/f51-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 540px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">We went back to our place for lunch, and later, I decided I wanted to see if there was a visible sunset.  I was pretty positive there wouldn&#8217;t be one because it was so cloudy, but I enjoyed being out on the beach yet again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"540\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/graceuncensored.com\/WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/f52.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22882\" srcset=\"https:\/\/graceuncensored.com\/WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/f52.jpg 540w, https:\/\/graceuncensored.com\/WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/f52-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 540px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">We were content to spend the evening in, enjoying dinner on the lanai and watching more &#8220;All Creatures Great and Small.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"540\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/graceuncensored.com\/WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/f53.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22883\" srcset=\"https:\/\/graceuncensored.com\/WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/f53.jpg 540w, https:\/\/graceuncensored.com\/WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/f53-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 540px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">It was a pretty laid back day, but I had many things I wanted to see on our final day in Florida.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Ok then, <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Mrs. April Hughes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It was chilly and windy on Monday in Florida, as expected. 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