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Jul 17, 2023 14:57:51 GMT -5
Post by Largo Vasquez on Jul 17, 2023 14:57:51 GMT -5
Largo was a bit cautious with new people in his life anyway. Meeting them when they came bearing smoothies was a new experience to him as they kept on talking. “All you need to do in that case is to go onto the island intranet and book your ticket. All the diving gear is supplied along with radio headsets so you can talk to the guide and others with you” he suggested. Then added “I probably won’t feel that way once I know you better. It’s the same when I first deal with people. So since you seem to have shares in the smoothie shop can you show me what all the fuss is about?” He was chuckling at this point now the initial awkwardness had passed. Ula W. Ravenmore |
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Jul 18, 2023 6:55:58 GMT -5
Post by Ula W. Ravenmore on Jul 18, 2023 6:55:58 GMT -5
They were meshing so well which surprised her a bit but Ula was always easy to get along with. She supposed it might be her way of honestly just always being herself. "I think at first I might go by myself that way I can spend as much time there as I want and not take up too much of anyone else's time," she said. She nodded. "I get that taking your time to get to know people is always key and yes," she said as she laughed. "First thing is you have to know what tastes you like. I always go with fruit tastes but up to you, so have a fruit that is your favorite or at the least that you do not hate?" Largo Vasquez |
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Jul 18, 2023 11:03:57 GMT -5
Post by Largo Vasquez on Jul 18, 2023 11:03:57 GMT -5
Going on your own initialy sounded like a good plan. It was also a good way of getting to know other people as he found in his own experience. "I like pineapples and oranges best" he replied. "Apples and bananas are a bit bland to me" he added. Was it a personality thing or did it just come down to your likes? Ula W. Ravenmore |
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Jul 19, 2023 6:21:24 GMT -5
Post by Ula W. Ravenmore on Jul 19, 2023 6:21:24 GMT -5
"Okay," she said as she looked for the specific fruits. "Your choices should mix well, and apples are not blend but I do agree with bananas. Everyone knows what they like however and I mean most the time it just comes down to preference. Would you believe that some people say that it also comes down to how we act to though I do not believe that as much but I could see it being true as well," she said. Once the smoothie was mixes she handed it to him. "It's cold so be careful and if you do not like it, as I said earlier it is fine but at least now you have tried one new thing today." Okay maybe she was a bit dangerous in a fun way. Largo Vasquez |
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Jul 20, 2023 5:11:59 GMT -5
Post by Largo Vasquez on Jul 20, 2023 5:11:59 GMT -5
Largo wasn't going to budge on his views about apples and bananas whatever this woman said. Apples may be juicy but they were dull. He also got his fruit intake in cocktails but not so often now. Ula expressed her viewpoint that a smoothie choice could come down to how you act and he just raised an eyebrow. "Lets give this a go then" he added taking a cautionary sip. He could taste the fruits clearly for starters. It was cold but manageable. "I like it" he confirmed. Ula W. Ravenmore |
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Jul 20, 2023 11:04:32 GMT -5
Post by Ula W. Ravenmore on Jul 20, 2023 11:04:32 GMT -5
She raised an eyebrow. "See I wil take that, now ideally I would have wanted you to love it but seeing as it's your first taste on something that you do not normally taste a like is better than a dislike," she said as she smiled. "So what's something that you do that maybe I do not, I figure a trade for a trade seems fair." Largo Vasquez |
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Jul 21, 2023 8:16:40 GMT -5
Post by Largo Vasquez on Jul 21, 2023 8:16:40 GMT -5
Largo through through what he did in life and what he's mentioned already. He looked after his daughter, he taught and he went looking for lost things in the ground and sea; archeology in fact but that wasn't always a straight forward thing as sometimes you risked life and limb to do it. "I've already mentioned diving but have you ever considered the dinosaur path? or tennis. I used to play but feel rusty now" he replied after another sip. The fruit taste cam through even clearer now. Ula W. Ravenmore |
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Jul 21, 2023 15:58:56 GMT -5
Post by Ula W. Ravenmore on Jul 21, 2023 15:58:56 GMT -5
She was trying to read him but it was a bit difficult, she wondered if it was because he seemed reserved. She got that, sometimes people were not themselves or scared to be more of themselves once they had been married. "I could probably do tennis, as long as I can come in shorts and not those tennis skirts. I don't need the boys whistling at me," she said. "You know what people look at me and think hey that lady is hot and while they are not wrong, there is so much more to me, but you should join me if you want. If your time is free one day not necessarily soon though." Largo Vasquez |
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Jul 22, 2023 5:19:29 GMT -5
Post by Largo Vasquez on Jul 22, 2023 5:19:29 GMT -5
Largo figured one marriage was enough for him personally. So while he could open up to people round him he really doubted he would even get close to another marriage anyway. That wouldn't stop him dealing with Ula. "Shorts are fine. You need to watch out for the girls too given what I've seen in University life" he replied with a smile. Ula did look smart enough to figure that out as he added "We should be able to meet up later if you want to play?" he added. He did have free evenings which weren't always spent with his daughter. She was getting out more as she figured her way round the island. Ula W. Ravenmore |
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Jul 22, 2023 7:12:23 GMT -5
Post by Ula W. Ravenmore on Jul 22, 2023 7:12:23 GMT -5
Ula playfully shook her head. "You know I think that people might think that teaching college and universities are easier but the truth is that nothing is easy and people are going to be free but I will keep that in mind." She turned around to fix herself another smoothie since she had spilled her first one. They were pretty much replacing her coffee addiction. "Hm," she said once she was done. "I could work you in for a game," she said. "Though I must admit that night time me is a little quieter, it's normally the time I do the most thinking but I would like a game yes." Largo Vasquez |
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Jul 22, 2023 15:49:18 GMT -5
Post by Largo Vasquez on Jul 22, 2023 15:49:18 GMT -5
Largo could see himself getting on with Ula at least. The possibility of tennis after all these years looked real as well. So he had no issues with what he was about to do as she got her replacement smoothie. “Evening and night time suits me too. If I give you my number we can arrange a more accurate time and day” he suggested in a relaxed manner. He might even get to know her better after this and then other possibilities might open up. Ula W. Ravenmore |
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Jul 23, 2023 8:50:37 GMT -5
Post by Ula W. Ravenmore on Jul 23, 2023 8:50:37 GMT -5
Divorce had honestly only done wonders for Ula but she knew that not everyone got that which was fine because everyone had different reactions to everything which was also good. "If?" she asked as she looked at him. She took a second because she did not want him to feel like he had to but that he could if he wanted to. "This is new for you isn't it? The whole divorced man making friends? I get it. It can be scary even triggering because once a person is divorced the world is different and with you having a kid I imagine someone who knows history as much as you do, thinks about your past a lot. I find I do that too." "If you want to exchange numbers we can, but I expect phone calls also. I spend hours upon hours gathering fashion designs and putting them on models so I am literally up all night but not in the fun way." Largo Vasquez |
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Jul 23, 2023 9:30:55 GMT -5
Post by Largo Vasquez on Jul 23, 2023 9:30:55 GMT -5
Ula was quite accurate with her observation. With his daughter trying to push him onto getting out again he was trying but he didn’t want to look like a weirdo or a nut job either. “So you do fashion too? Estella would love to talk ideas with you as she has her own fashion ambitions and she even uses her room as a sewing studio” Largo asked. Then he added “I’m not finding it easy and the people I knew when I started are aging along with me. They have children too which is scary. So I’ll give you my number and we can see what happens”. He was trying to be proactive and have that self belief but it wasn’t easy. Ula W. Ravenmore |
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Jul 24, 2023 7:24:02 GMT -5
Post by Ula W. Ravenmore on Jul 24, 2023 7:24:02 GMT -5
"I do," she said. "Though I am more at the stage of my life where I put other designs up and people come into my store but it is such a cut throat word but totally worth it." She listened. "Well you can point her in my direction when the time is right, though I am sure any teenager will have questions about how we met." It was a natural thing in the end. "She seems very worldly already." That was good. "What is wrong with aging?" she asked. "I know that it has to be hard coming to home something one day and then one day that something that you poured your all into not being there but trust me Largo the world still goes on, you just get to appreciate it more and you still are one of the lucky ones. I'd sooner stab my ex than sit in a room with him." She shook her head. "I would never but I did give it thought." She nodded. "That sounds fine, gives me a second chance to turn you onto smoothies just yet." Largo Vasquez |
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Jul 24, 2023 15:39:34 GMT -5
Post by Largo Vasquez on Jul 24, 2023 15:39:34 GMT -5
Ula did seem up for allowing Estella access to her store. He didn't think that time was right now as his little girl had a lot of creativeness already. "If she asks I will tell her how. She'd have a good laugh if she knew just how" he replied. "Louisa and myself are lucky in that way. We are still sharing the parenting roles and get on" he added smiling a little. Time was rolling on and he did really need to get to work as much fun as this actually was to him. "So how about we pick this up on the tennis court later on? On an late evening that suits you" he posed. He would like to see what developed between them. Ula W. Ravenmore |
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