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Mar 12, 2024 16:28:30 GMT -5
Post by Largo Vasquez on Mar 12, 2024 16:28:30 GMT -5
“You know Brett I could suggest that idea to my university class. We also have the means to scan the ground to figure out whats there” Largo replied. Given the slums were an old part of the city it wasn’t hard to imagine there being an older layer under the brothel. He also figured it would be a practical experience for his students and let them loose on their own case. “I know a couple of people who would find that very interesting and I’d also like to know how they get on with an archeology case of their own”. His best students in fact. Brett Ravenmore
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Mar 16, 2024 7:29:19 GMT -5
Post by Brett Ravenmore on Mar 16, 2024 7:29:19 GMT -5
"That sounds good, and also it is you doing me a favor so if you ever need anything from me please do not hesitate to reach out. I believe in good karma after all." Largo Vasquez
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Mar 16, 2024 15:47:08 GMT -5
Post by Largo Vasquez on Mar 16, 2024 15:47:08 GMT -5
“You’ll get answers about the previous use of the land round the building but let’s get diner first and have a look round. If you can’t have a good night out here then something is seriously wrong” Largo replied with a smile. He did take note of the offer and after diner they started an exploration of the old part of the city. Something people had been doing for centuries and this generation continued that fine tradition. Brett Ravenmore
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Mar 24, 2024 11:13:50 GMT -5
Post by Brett Ravenmore on Mar 24, 2024 11:13:50 GMT -5
"I do love a good night." Maybe he should feel guilty about leaving his wife so much but that woman was impossible to deal with. "Alright I am ready to loosen up." Good thing for him that he could hold his alcohol, sometimes a little too well to be truthful. Largo Vasquez
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Mar 25, 2024 15:48:56 GMT -5
Post by Largo Vasquez on Mar 25, 2024 15:48:56 GMT -5
One thing there was no shortage of was bars and live music of all types. So with plenty to choose from their search for a watering hole commenced. Largo also noticed the tell tale signs of night workers here and he wasn’t surprised. The same scene had been going on since the French established what would become this city. One place looked interesting and it wasn’t just the civil war era styling that caught his eye. It was the music coming out the door. “Do you think something rocky would make tonight complete?” he posed. It was a local rock band playing in their own turf. Brett Ravenmore
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Apr 2, 2024 6:39:17 GMT -5
Post by Brett Ravenmore on Apr 2, 2024 6:39:17 GMT -5
Music? That was a nice addition. "I do," he said. Music was likable no matter the personality at least that was the way that he seen it at the end of the day. "So far so good I'd say." They were in his mind their own version of cool friends who just happened to handle situations in a mature way and that was refreshing enough. Largo Vasquez
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Apr 2, 2024 12:13:00 GMT -5
Post by Largo Vasquez on Apr 2, 2024 12:13:00 GMT -5
So what used to be a fancy house was now a bar. Somethings never changed as he knew. Brett liked the idea too so in they went and found a table. There was a stage where th3 band was playing and the lead singer was wearing a top hat that was worthy of Baron Samedi. A waitress spied them sitting down and she gave them the drinks menu to peruse. Largo just wanted something simple and local. Which usually meant a tall beer as he chuckled “voodoo is everywhere round here”. Brett Ravenmore
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Apr 6, 2024 8:29:08 GMT -5
Post by Brett Ravenmore on Apr 6, 2024 8:29:08 GMT -5
He stopped for a slight second when voodoo was mentioned. "Are you being serious right now? I mean I know that voodoo exists in history so people had to practice it but does that mean that it would still exist now?" He knew he was asking a lot of questions but he also felt like it was a good topic for the moment. Largo Vasquez
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Apr 6, 2024 14:38:58 GMT -5
Post by Largo Vasquez on Apr 6, 2024 14:38:58 GMT -5
Having believers in Voodoo to Largo was as natural as him being a believer in Roman Catholicism. He was open minded about all possibilities given what he’d seen and excavated over the years but New Orleans was new territory for him. “Off course it still exists. In fact tomorrow at some point we can go on a public tour if you want to hear the details. It’s a mix of African religions and Roman Catholicism which is quite potent. You’ll learn plenty on a trip like this” Largo replied. This was also good for him and he knew Estella would be fine back on the island. “I’m sure you’ll also have noticed the French influence round here. The artitecture of the old parts of town come from them with a lot surviving the civil war and what nature has thrown at them” he added. This was so much more fun than having a lecture but more informative. Brett Ravenmore
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Apr 13, 2024 5:39:39 GMT -5
Post by Brett Ravenmore on Apr 13, 2024 5:39:39 GMT -5
He nodded. "I am the type that always likes to be educated I feel strange enough that it keeps me young," he did not know if that was just him or if it were everyone but for the moment it was the one thing that was giving him simply a shred of decency. "I do find the French culture to be exquisite, is that weird?" he asked. Largo Vasquez
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Apr 14, 2024 6:15:06 GMT -5
Post by Largo Vasquez on Apr 14, 2024 6:15:06 GMT -5
“The French have always had a way of influencing others. That’s the case even now and there’s plenty of places you can go in the region without a trip to France. In fact some of the territories are considered part of France. It could be a good holiday if you want a break from business” he suggested. “I wouldn’t say it’s weird but if you can appreciate good things you might tend to seek out something French. I’ve been to all of the parts of the Caribbean they’ve settled but Guadeloupe seems to be the closest to the home country” he added. Brett Ravenmore
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Apr 18, 2024 14:06:40 GMT -5
Post by Brett Ravenmore on Apr 18, 2024 14:06:40 GMT -5
"I can see anyone wanting to have a good connection with their home country. I mean we all need to know our history and sometimes that is not as easy as it seems like it would be." He did believe that someone could learn all they wanted however. "I do think I will take that holiday well once I have taken care of a few things once I return to the island." Largo Vasquez
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Apr 21, 2024 5:01:40 GMT -5
Post by Largo Vasquez on Apr 21, 2024 5:01:40 GMT -5
Top hat rocker and his band played as beers were being enjoyed as Largo replied “my family has deep Cuban roots. Perhaps I could pay Cuba a visit some day and they have a rich history. Things have changed again”. Brett did seem to like the idea of a Guadeloupe trip. “Once you take care of business you should. We all need breaks and while this is partly work it’s also a break”. Brett Ravenmore
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Apr 22, 2024 12:41:27 GMT -5
Post by Brett Ravenmore on Apr 22, 2024 12:41:27 GMT -5
"I envy people who can take breaks and I am someone who is also trying to get more into that as well," he said. "Truthfully this little friendship we have formed has helped a lot, tend to stay away from the women since that is trouble wherever I go but they are nice to talk to and such." Largo Vasquez
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Apr 22, 2024 15:25:45 GMT -5
Post by Largo Vasquez on Apr 22, 2024 15:25:45 GMT -5
Largo had seen a marriage end while his daughter grew up. Yet now things looked better as they co-parented with a grandson in their life. “I had a good start with Louisa but I made the mistake of being away too long and too often. Things look better now and we even have our own paths in life” he replied. “So I can understand what you mean but you’d make a good historian and researcher. However I think the business you run needs you more” he added. To him it looked like Brett was the main driving force behind the brothel. He did wonder if any of the family had the same interest in it. Brett Ravenmore
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