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Aug 11, 2023 5:36:38 GMT -5
Post by Largo Vasquez on Aug 11, 2023 5:36:38 GMT -5
The first evening lesson had come and just finished. Then just like having to visit the receptionist after going to the dentist the next time was confirmed between them without having to change anything. Life being the way it was could change quickly. Largo was feeling sore after this. Mind you he hadn't played properly in years and he was effectively starting again. At least he felt less tired after his shower and had changed from his tennis gear into a light shirt, pants and shoes. "So how did you find that?" he asked Ula. Ula W. Ravenmore |
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Aug 11, 2023 19:19:55 GMT -5
Post by Ula W. Ravenmore on Aug 11, 2023 19:19:55 GMT -5
"Is ache the proper term?" she asked now that she had showered and changed. "Muscles are sore but I just keep telling myself that as long as I push forward it will be fine. I was and am still into the idea but at the moment, only a little regret." She was kidding of course. "I will be okay will you?" she asked. Largo Vasquez |
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Aug 12, 2023 1:00:06 GMT -5
Post by Largo Vasquez on Aug 12, 2023 1:00:06 GMT -5
“It’s one of the terms that could be used. Shaking of rust is another” Largo mused as the coach took then both through basic things like getting their serves right and little things like stances tonight. The next time they’d work out their game. “You will fine Ula. Do you fancy a drink after this?” he posed. It was as it looked and even his daughter was trying to get him to be more social. Ula W. Ravenmore |
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Aug 12, 2023 18:14:57 GMT -5
Post by Ula W. Ravenmore on Aug 12, 2023 18:14:57 GMT -5
She nodded. "Well it's like, if you have ever seen the wizard of oz, the tin man was rusty but at the end of the day he still got what he needed from the wizard though that is a movie that I would never let my kid watch until they were at least twenty, it is so weird looking back at it as an adult." She turned to look around as she thought about the drink. "I," She did like to at least hold drinks. "Yes, that would be nice." Largo Vasquez |
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Aug 13, 2023 5:45:05 GMT -5
Post by Largo Vasquez on Aug 13, 2023 5:45:05 GMT -5
Largo had a feeling he knew what she meant. Studios did seem to get away with more then that they did now. Perhaps it was because they were subtle about it rather than trying to go all out with a message. Anyway he replied “movies were different then and they were more subtle about the messages in them than they are now. You live and learn and also try to keep an open mind”. Which didn’t mean you had to take on everything and all the ideas you did encounter. “Then I know a place beside the mall that is nice and relaxed” he suggested. The Canopy bar seemed like a nice place during the day at least. Ula W. Ravenmore |
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Aug 14, 2023 9:50:27 GMT -5
Post by Ula W. Ravenmore on Aug 14, 2023 9:50:27 GMT -5
"Yeah?" she said as she raised an eyebrow. He still seemed a bit was the word shy? It was the best way that she knew to word it but she was not going to press him for answers. If he was shy he could tell her in time though at the moment she figured they were simply friends getting to know each other. "Okay so in hearing that what is one thing you learned about yourself but only after you were divorced?" she asked. She nodded. "I've heard of it and since I do like relaxing you are in luck once again. Funny how that keeps working out for us." Largo Vasquez |
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Aug 14, 2023 17:05:47 GMT -5
Post by Largo Vasquez on Aug 14, 2023 17:05:47 GMT -5
Looking back at Ula he didn’t look shy. He was just a bit careful considering he’d been divorced and investing so much time in a marriage. He’d messed up once and really didn’t want to do that again. Then put another woman through that. “I learned that mistakes can be fixed. I hurt my wife and daughter by over working and not being there but now I have made progress to fix that” Largo replied. Then added “isn’t that just how life sometimes works. Let’s see how we get on”. Ula W. Ravenmore |
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Aug 15, 2023 13:10:05 GMT -5
Post by Ula W. Ravenmore on Aug 15, 2023 13:10:05 GMT -5
"Get on?" she said. "Wait, you mean you do not think we get along well?" She shook her head. "You do see it right? We are both kind of awkward as in adults who have spent way too much time around other adults in a big capacity that sometimes we go back and forth when it's just you and I, carefully thinking about what to say. That's why I like having dealings with you, I can see you always thinking and not wanting to make mistakes." Largo Vasquez |
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Aug 16, 2023 4:38:57 GMT -5
Post by Largo Vasquez on Aug 16, 2023 4:38:57 GMT -5
"Ula I'm sure we do get on. I don't want to put somebody through what I did to my ex-wife and daughter" Largo replied. This was like trying to learn how to deal with other adults again after having only two ladies in his life for so long. Louisa and Estella. "We've both been through similar things and a failed marriage in common but damage can be fixed over time. Two damaged people might be able to figure out how to do that together. I also have to learn how to deal with other adults again after only having a wife for so long. So if it sounds awkward it sometimes is" he added being honest. The Canopy bar wasn't a long walk but it would be an informative one. Ula W. Ravenmore |
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Aug 17, 2023 18:00:41 GMT -5
Post by Ula W. Ravenmore on Aug 17, 2023 18:00:41 GMT -5
She took a second to fix her hair because having a head full of hair on an island was a curse but she did listen to him. "Well I can teach you how to get along with other adults. I honestly find it a little simple if you just talk. As adults a lot of us do not want to hear ourselves talk we really want to learn about others we just do not always know how to say that." Largo Vasquez |
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Aug 18, 2023 15:31:15 GMT -5
Post by Largo Vasquez on Aug 18, 2023 15:31:15 GMT -5
Ula knew more about this kind of thing than he did. Even in classes there felt like that barrier was in the way when he dealt with his students. Except for Yesa and Omar which might show improvement in that field. By now they could see the bar properly and it was fully lit up and shining brightly unlike the dark mall. “Here we are Ula. And I would appreciate that help. So what do you like doing? Apart from having to deal with me and tennis lessons” he posed curiously. Ula W. Ravenmore |
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Aug 20, 2023 14:21:09 GMT -5
Post by Ula W. Ravenmore on Aug 20, 2023 14:21:09 GMT -5
She did like bright lights as she took a second nod as she walked in and waited on him. "My hobbies," she said as she took a second. "Honestly when I was married I used to do exercises and fruit juice classes and fashion. The fashion stayed but divorced I find that I like just sailing. I know that sounds almost too on point being on an island but something about sailing out and just letting the day be is relaxing." Largo Vasquez |
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Aug 20, 2023 17:05:27 GMT -5
Post by Largo Vasquez on Aug 20, 2023 17:05:27 GMT -5
Largo followed Ula in and then they headed to the bar. "I guess the fruit juice classes is how you know so much about smoothies then. I do a lot of diving not just as part of being an archeologist but also for pleasure. I also do black powder firearms shooting; at least in the state of Florida. It's quite calming you knowing it keeps old knowledge alive" he cheerfully replied. The diving kind of replaced the urge to do golf but he was in the ideal chance to do it here not only in warmer water but with more to look at under the waves. Ula W. Ravenmore |
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Aug 21, 2023 20:50:22 GMT -5
Post by Ula W. Ravenmore on Aug 21, 2023 20:50:22 GMT -5
"I am a woman who knows a lot but in knowing a lot as I am sure you know of it does not mean that I know nowhere near everything," she said. "I used to think that i did know everything when I was married but I realize now that I do not either and that is fine. I do not mind learning." "Shooting? Look at you Largo you do have ways to blow off your steam, those are always good. Now where do we sit, at the front at the bar or over on the side of the bar." Largo Vasquez |
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Aug 23, 2023 14:27:09 GMT -5
Post by Largo Vasquez on Aug 23, 2023 14:27:09 GMT -5
"Were always learning Ula. Where you want to sit is up to you. They're all good spots" he suggested. Then added "its something I picked up from my father. In fact he gave me the firearms while I was at college. They're both modern reproductions but they work the old fashioned way needing black powder and percussion caps. He keeps his own set". Someday he might pass one onto Estella if she showed an interest in something other than fashion; that remained to be seen if she'd keep walking that path. "We could do diving eventually" he also suggested as they looked for a spot to sit at. Ula W. Ravenmore |
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