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Chad Fitzgerald @clfitz.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

If your state is having a primary or special election today. Get out and make your choices. It's hot and here in Florida my first thoughts about such duties were blah! But I did it anyway because we can't win if we don't fight. And it's a fight I want to see Republicans go down in. Civic duty done.

Picture shows the I voted sticker for Escambia County. A circle sticker with America 250 in the center. White sands in the foreground with sail boats on the Gulf of Mexico. Also noted is the birthday numbers of 1776 and 2026 around the outside edge.

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Chad Fitzgerald @clfitz.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

It's beautiful on the Gulf of Mexico today. If you are thinking about the beach you're going to have to be patient. Pensacola Beach was as busy as you will ever see it because of Spring Break.This afternoon the traffic was backed up on both bridges and I expect Sunday will be the same. Be careful.

Clear blue skies. Calm waters and white sand makes for a great day on the Gulf of Mexico. This view taken not far from the parking lot to get that expansive feel.

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Chad Fitzgerald @clfitz.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

A view of the Gulf of Mexico today (Christmas Eve). There was some fog although you really can't tell from this photo. This spot just a little past the main beach. You see Pensacola Pier in the distance. Near 70 degrees today it was awesome!

A nice enough view of Pensacola Beach. A storage box (likely chairs) can be seen and in the distance Pensacola fishing pier. Beautiful day this Christmas Eve, near 70 degrees and sunny here. White sand, blue water and an equally blue sky.

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Chad Fitzgerald @clfitz.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

As for our house, we took time to ride out to Pensacola Beach and the Gulf of Mexico. It was (and still is) a beautiful day. This view taken from the promenade. People were out but it wasn't to busy today. It's said "If you're lucky enough to live near the beach, you're lucky enough." Works for me.

A view from the promenade, Pensacola Beach showing the pier. Great view of our white sand and the very blue water of the Gulf of Mexico, under a clear blue sky.

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Chad Fitzgerald @clfitz.bsky.social · 29/06/2025

Proof that I was there. Jacksonville as seen from the Southbank Riverwalk. It's very hot but extremely beautiful out there today. Likely all I will do as it gets closer to the time for my friend to board his train.

A view of Jacksonville, FL., from Southbank Riverwalk. This is on the Saint John's river photo shows city views from across the river, the ferry dock and a bridge can be seen as well, sorry I don't know the name of the bridge, LOL I am a lousy tourist!

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Chad Fitzgerald @clfitz.bsky.social · 31/05/2025

Another glimpse of the Gulf of Mexico today (Sat May 31). These photos taken at section 33A of the Gulf National Seashore. I try not to get people in my pictures so don't be fooled, traffic is bumper to bumper getting in but there are 18 miles of beach to enjoy from Pensacola. Patients rewarded.

Photo shows a wide shot of the white sands that are our beaches here in Pensacola. This taken at section 33A in the Gulf National Seashore. The water is its typical blue and emerald green color today. And it's flat and clear. As it should be.

A close photo of the Gulf of Mexico, from section 33A in the Gulf National Seashore. The water is both blue and emerald green which is typical this time of year. Water temperature is already in the 80 degree F. range. It's a beautiful day for the beach.

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Chad Fitzgerald @clfitz.bsky.social · 26/05/2025

It's seems now it is just as important as it was back then. A Pride display at one of the local clubs as they kick off one of the larger Memorial Day Pride events, that will lead us into June, happening here in Pensacola. This much to the dismay of our local radical Christians and Republicans.

Photo shows a "Pride" display at the end of a concrete walkway. The individual letters lit with colored lights often seem in a rainbow. The letters punctuated with a heart shape also lit with colored lights. All stand in front of a very well maintained wooden privacy fence lined with palms.

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Chad Fitzgerald @clfitz.bsky.social · 17/05/2025

Olive oil has always been higher, I understand that. This is a brand I use and I am glad I didn't have to get any today. $27.99 for the 48oz size, $42.99 for the gallon size. Only in Donald's mind are grocery prices going down. You might say I don't need olive oil and I would slap you for saying it!

Photo shows grocery store shelves of Pompeian extra virgin olive oil 48oz 1 quart size priced at 27 dollars and 99 cents. Also seen the price for the gallon size at 42 dollars and 99 cents.
Yeah grocery prices have not gone down even if Donald says they have.

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Chad Fitzgerald @clfitz.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

A glimpse of the Gulf of Mexico today (May 13th). The seaweed looks thick on shore here but the water was clean. This taken at East Beach, Pensacola. Lots of people out enjoying the beach today, I didn't stay long but anytime on the beach is time well spent. Perfect beach weather!

A view of the Gulf of Mexico from East Beach Pensacola (May 13th). The seaweed is lining the shore but the water is clean and clear here. Our white sand beaches are always awesome to see. The emerald green water equally so. The seaweed has a name but I can't remember it at this moment. LOL sorry about that. It will dry up and blow away in a day or so, it helps feed the dunes.

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Chad Fitzgerald @clfitz.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

If you are able, get out on Saturday April 19th. One of our strengths is our numbers, and it's important they know we do outnumber them. Check the sites for more information.

Photo shows a poster that reads- Join The 50501 Movement. Next 50 State Nationwide Protest April 19th (a weekend)
Visit www.Fiftyfifty.one for Location Details.

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Chad Fitzgerald @clfitz.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

While we knew that yesterday's race was a tough one something positive did come out of it. For the first time since the 60's more people voted for the Democratic party than the Republican party. Escambia County turned blue yesterday. Gives me hope for NW Florida -at the very least Pensacola.

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Chad Fitzgerald @clfitz.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

My friend and I did our Civic duty and voted for Gay Valimont today (April 1st). It sure looks like a good turn out to me. Here's hoping we change things for the better.

A photo of the 'I Voted Escambia County ' sticker. The words surround a view of the Gulf of Mexico with a sailboat in the distance, while three of our Blue Angels fly overhead. In the foreground stands the Pensacola Beach water tower which is painted like a red, white and blue beach ball.

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Chad Fitzgerald @clfitz.bsky.social · 22/03/2025

A beautiful day on the Gulf of Mexico, East Beach from Pensacola. Lots of people out enjoying themselves, it's "on" season for us. Good to see folks out. 70 degrees and sunny and the Gulf is flat here.

Folks out enjoying the wide expanse of white sand beaches beside the quiet (today) blue and emerald green waters of the Gulf of Mexico.

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Chad Fitzgerald @clfitz.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

Everyone Mark your calendar. Donate if you can, but vote when it's time. How awesome it will be to turn things around all because his cabinet picks changed the numbers in the House.

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Chad Fitzgerald @clfitz.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

Hints of Spring here in Northwest Florida. I love our azaleas and this little scrappy bush always manages to start blooming first. In our crazy times it's good to have something remain reliable even if short lived.

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Chad Fitzgerald @clfitz.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

A cloudy day over the Gulf of Mexico and Pensacola bay. At 74 degrees it was nice enough for a walk in the park known as Bruce Beach.

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Chad Fitzgerald @clfitz.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

We here in Florida have a special election coming April 1st. Irony about the actual day aside I know it feels as if nothing is going to change. But we can change things and we will. To do that we have to keep ourselves involved and Vote. I will do my part, I sincerely hope everyone else does theirs.

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Chad Fitzgerald @clfitz.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

It's 22 degrees and sunny in Pensacola at this moment. Tomorrow we start to thaw out hopefully. Close to 8 inches of snow. Hope this doesn't happen again for another 100 years.

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Chad Fitzgerald @clfitz.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

Historic times here in Pensacola Florida. As we look at record snowfall. We will have 6 inches before this storm passes. The last time it snowed was 1890 and then it was only 3 inches. Here at my house we are staying warm, safe and dry. Hopefully everyone else is as well.

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Chad Fitzgerald @clfitz.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

I will have a few more to share, because this just never happens here. Snow day in Pensacola has been enjoyable and it's still snowing. Hopefully people will continue to stay off the roads. For us they are calling them impassable and considering this never happens I think that's a good call.

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Chad Fitzgerald @clfitz.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

Another city view of Pensacola, Florida snow. It's been snowing for a couple of hours now. 28 years living here and this is the first time it's snowed. Wow.

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Chad Fitzgerald @clfitz.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

In other news it's snowing in Florida. Not maybe snow, real snow! I share this photo because it is witness to my KIA's first snow cover. In a few days it will return to 60 degrees. I have lived here 28 years and never seen snow like this before. Snow all the way to the Gulf Coast.

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Chad Fitzgerald @clfitz.bsky.social · 03/01/2025

I don't get to see my friend as much as I used to. She left a little gift for me today.💖

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Chad Fitzgerald @clfitz.bsky.social · 02/01/2025

Not the best lighting but a fairly decent photo for the first day of the new year. We are safe, warm and dry.

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Chad Fitzgerald @clfitz.bsky.social · 24/12/2024

A view of the beach and the Gulf of Mexico from the Gulf Islands National Seashore (section 33A from Pensacola). We have white sands instead of snow. And that very much works for me. 65 and sunny this Christmas Eve.

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Chad Fitzgerald @clfitz.bsky.social · 24/12/2024

Feel good photo. Minnie enjoyed the sunshine and sand today at the park. I did as well.😀

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Chad Fitzgerald @clfitz.bsky.social · 23/12/2024

Another view from Bruce Beach, Pensacola today. My background picture shows this area from a higher vantage point. It's a beautiful park we now have in downtown. Without a doubt one of my favorite places. It's an amazing day for us here in the 60's and sunny. Perfect!

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Chad Fitzgerald @clfitz.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

I didn't go shopping yesterday, but I did put up a tree this year. I will be adding more bows because I can. It's a distraction for me but it's also something I enjoy doing. Christmas doesn't have the same meaning to me as it does for others. But I do enjoy the lights and decorations.

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Chad Fitzgerald @clfitz.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

A glimpse of West Beach, Pensacola this Thanksgiving day. At the moment it's 70 degrees, but it will get colder for us later today and tomorrow. Even so it's a great place to be for the holidays.

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Chad Fitzgerald @clfitz.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

Here's a cool picture of my puppy Minnie. She is a Yorkie and she loves to steal my things so that I chase her around the house. I am getting too old for such exercise but she doesn't think so.

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