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Feb 5, 2024 17:53:14 GMT -5
Post by Brett Ravenmore on Feb 5, 2024 17:53:14 GMT -5
He had booked the flight and the hotel necessaries as he was now standing outside of the hotel. He had a lot that he wanted to do but he knew that they had business to attend to as well as he waited for Largo. He wanted Largo to be comfortable and have a good time to and still get those souvenirs for his family. Largo Vasquez
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Feb 6, 2024 5:31:42 GMT -5
Post by Largo Vasquez on Feb 6, 2024 5:31:42 GMT -5
Their research would be taking place in the university of New Orleans so for this trip everything including the night life would be pretty central. So having arrived at the hotel Largo was making calls to confirm library resources and access to the older written records. So once this was done they still had the evening in New Orleans. Plenty to do and see as well as to eat and drink. Largo would even get Kyle and Sita something as it would be unfair to leave them out. So catching up with Brett outside the hotel Largo looked happy and relaxed now they were settled into their rooms. "We have the entire evening to ourselves. So what do you want to do first?" he posed to Brett. Brett Ravenmore
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Feb 9, 2024 8:54:06 GMT -5
Post by Brett Ravenmore on Feb 9, 2024 8:54:06 GMT -5
He loved the idea of taking in the city and he was also trying to drink less so he knew that he needed to also not make the trip boring. It was not that hard of a job really but hard also at the same time. "Well I was going to grab some food and go from there. I want to take in a lot but not over exhaust either of us." Largo Vasquez
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Feb 10, 2024 8:13:05 GMT -5
Post by Largo Vasquez on Feb 10, 2024 8:13:05 GMT -5
You didn’t always need alcohol with your meal. So Largo suggested “we should find a nice local restaurant that does the regional dishes. The hotel reception should be able recommend one. Then afterwards we can have a look round and see where that leads us”. A solid plan of action but in any city you could find trouble as well as petty crime. You might also find interesting and good things. Brett Ravenmore
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Feb 14, 2024 9:05:24 GMT -5
Post by Brett Ravenmore on Feb 14, 2024 9:05:24 GMT -5
One of the better parts about visiting anything were the regional dishes. "I do like this idea also it will finally give me a chance to loosen up." He knew that sometimes even he could be stiff but he did not want that for him and Largo because he thought that they did have a good friendship. Largo Vasquez
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Feb 14, 2024 14:54:14 GMT -5
Post by Largo Vasquez on Feb 14, 2024 14:54:14 GMT -5
So after getting a recommendation and the directions that is what Brett and Largo ended up doing. “Let’s hope this place is as good as the excitable receptionist thought” Largo chuckled once they got seated and the menu was brought over to them. They’d already seen how colourful the journey was just leaving the hotel. This city did have a lot of history in its very bones and buildings. You’d have a good chance of finding a voodoo shop as well as many other things. Brett Ravenmore
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Feb 17, 2024 9:49:18 GMT -5
Post by Brett Ravenmore on Feb 17, 2024 9:49:18 GMT -5
"I think once we are done seeing what we can see and taking the trip here we will both be good and closer in friendship." It had been something that he had not expected but it was good. "Do you travel much during the summer when the university is on break?" Largo Vasquez
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Feb 19, 2024 8:06:58 GMT -5
Post by Largo Vasquez on Feb 19, 2024 8:06:58 GMT -5
Having dealt with petty hoodlums together as well as dealing with a pirate ghost would build trust between two people. In fact Largo still had that knife but hadn't brought it here. "It started with us dealing with those sorry excuses for goons but do they still give you trouble?" Largo quietly posed. Then added "there will be plenty to see and do even before we hit the university records. I've also made an appointment to go through church records as those are an underappreciated source when it comes to archeology. I do try and travel during the summer break when the chance presents itself but I had summer school this time round and trying to get settled with Estella. Which reminds me; I need to bring them all back something". Even his ex-wife Louisa would get something from here. Brett Ravenmore
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Feb 22, 2024 19:34:09 GMT -5
Post by Brett Ravenmore on Feb 22, 2024 19:34:09 GMT -5
He knew that when he got back on the island that he was going to have to talk to his wife but for now he was okay with having what he considered guy time but more than that simply friend time. "I am terrible at gifts, but what are you thinking about getting them I am sure that they will enjoy it." Largo Vasquez
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Feb 23, 2024 16:42:33 GMT -5
Post by Largo Vasquez on Feb 23, 2024 16:42:33 GMT -5
Largo wasn’t sure at this point what he’d end up bringing back but he was sure he’d find something here. “I’m sure something will show itself but the easiest to get will be my grandson. My ex-wife and daughter will be harder. Just because we divorced didn’t stop us co-parenting” he replied. The guy time would continue but he wouldn’t let things slide with Louisa again. Like him she was finding a life on the island. Brett Ravenmore
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Feb 25, 2024 14:27:33 GMT -5
Post by Brett Ravenmore on Feb 25, 2024 14:27:33 GMT -5
Being off the island he did like but even he knew how home could be missed though he was not at that point yet. "I need your help with something else Largo." He felt that he could trust what he was about to tell Largo since it was not necessarily bad, just something to get off of his chest. "Co parenting is something I never got around to doing but it is good if you can be around an ex without being harsh. It works best most the time I am guessing." Largo Vasquez
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Feb 26, 2024 8:21:02 GMT -5
Post by Largo Vasquez on Feb 26, 2024 8:21:02 GMT -5
"Ask away Brett" Largo replied and added "it did help Estella when we could both be there. I also tried to cut down on my time away from them which was what led to the divorce in the first place. So the job offer from the Ashford Isle university came at a good time. Now my little girl is grown up she wants to be a fashion designer and I doubt that being a parent will stop her". Estella still being at school might still have difficulties to deal with but he helped as much as he could. Brett Ravenmore
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Mar 1, 2024 12:22:26 GMT -5
Post by Brett Ravenmore on Mar 1, 2024 12:22:26 GMT -5
Brett was still an individual that it was hard to read but he was about to get easier. "Largo I am thinking about going underneath the brothel once we get back. History says that the land it is on was once filled and stuffed with treasure. Now I do not normally believe much in this stuff but since you are my friend, if I find anything can I bring it to you?" Largo Vasquez
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Mar 1, 2024 16:25:34 GMT -5
Post by Largo Vasquez on Mar 1, 2024 16:25:34 GMT -5
Treasure or the rumours of it sounded interesting. “How far back does your records go? And who could have left treasure buried in what is now the slums?” he posed to Brett. His best guess was it involved pirates but perhaps could go back a bit further. “I could look over what you find but when was the building that the brothel is now built? he added. Most of the slums wouldn’t have gone back to the pirate period. Those were built later on as far as he knew. “I think you’re onto something”. Brett Ravenmore
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Mar 11, 2024 7:37:55 GMT -5
Post by Brett Ravenmore on Mar 11, 2024 7:37:55 GMT -5
"Not sure when we return to the island I need to do more research but it's something I do want to look into. Maybe find some people to do a little digging around it during the hours that the brothel is not busy, I would pay them if you have any students or know anyone that would help." Largo Vasquez
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