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Oct 10, 2023 19:57:32 GMT -5
Post by Ula W. Ravenmore on Oct 10, 2023 19:57:32 GMT -5
"It has and I might be slightly tipsy, not drunk. No idea what they do to the alcohol here but this is what we should do. You walk me back to the hotel and then tell me good night." She had to handle this correctly she felt. "I think that is how people who should, who plan on seeing one another again do it. Keep it polite," she said as she smiled. Largo Vasquez
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Oct 11, 2023 16:50:11 GMT -5
Post by Largo Vasquez on Oct 11, 2023 16:50:11 GMT -5
Largo was a fairly well travelled man but even he knew the alcohol was different here. It was as if a need was felt to go one better than your neighbours in most things and the rum was a prime example. "I'm sure they brew the drinks here stronger" he mused after hearing what Ula had to say. She was totally correct as well so he added "I'll get you back to the hotel and meet again the next time". So by the time they'd finished their drinks at least the night air was helping to deal with the alcohol. The walk would help as well as they'd get sea air all the way but it still felt warm enough to not need a coat. Ula W. Ravenmore
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Oct 13, 2023 19:23:55 GMT -5
Post by Ula W. Ravenmore on Oct 13, 2023 19:23:55 GMT -5
She took a minute and nodded. "Next time I only need to drink about half of what I did today because they do make them a bit stronger than I am used to." She was not ashamed of that it was just a fact. "I wonder if they brew it themselves." The air was helping. "The air is nice here at least." Largo Vasquez
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Oct 14, 2023 13:43:12 GMT -5
Post by Largo Vasquez on Oct 14, 2023 13:43:12 GMT -5
“I honestly think that’s the case. Especially the rum and they do brew it on the island” Largo suggested as they kept walking. “Night air anywhere helps deal with alcohol. I grew up in Miami and you know another thing that helps?” he mused. “Some takeout food. It’s a good way of finishing off an evening out”. He knew a few spots where you get things ranging from fried chicken to noodles. Ula W. Ravenmore
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Oct 16, 2023 14:05:11 GMT -5
Post by Ula W. Ravenmore on Oct 16, 2023 14:05:11 GMT -5
She nodded. "Well whomever is brewing it surely does know what they are doing," she said. "Did you like growing up in Miami?" she asked. "I've been once it was very bright at night, not that; that is bad I actually found it amazing." Food. "I do need food I think, so whatever you have a taste for I will eat that. Will hopefully help me sober up." Largo Vasquez
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Oct 17, 2023 8:16:47 GMT -5
Post by Largo Vasquez on Oct 17, 2023 8:16:47 GMT -5
Largo looked back at Ula and replied "Miami was my home city and I did like it. My parents came from Cuba after their revolution happened. I'd like to go there someday to see what its like now". He could do that if he was careful as tensions could vary depending on that current US administration was viewing their relationship with the country. Anyway Ula wanted food so he could take her to a food joint and get a take out. "I found this chicken joint in the old town if that is your thing. Its a Caribbean type of cusine but its also a fusion as they did noodles and rice along with fries. Healthier than a greasy burger for starters" he suggested with a smile. Ula W. Ravenmore
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Oct 18, 2023 17:08:57 GMT -5
Post by Ula W. Ravenmore on Oct 18, 2023 17:08:57 GMT -5
"Maybe you can take your daughter back there with you one day? Even if you already have it is sure to be a different experience now that she is older," she said. Time with children was always important so she would always encourage and sometimes even seemingly push for that, though her intentions was not to be pushy simply encourage though she knew that the two could look similar. She thought before speaking. "That actually sounds really good right now. Probably because I am slightly drunk but not too bad in the end." Largo Vasquez
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Oct 21, 2023 14:38:10 GMT -5
Post by Largo Vasquez on Oct 21, 2023 14:38:10 GMT -5
Largo thought about this. It would be good to show Estella where her grandparents came from as he had never seen Cuba for himself. Plus relations between the US and Cuba weren't strained at present. There was plenty of times they weren't. "She hasn't been there either. So its a good idea" Largo mused. Then added with a little smile "the chicken will help you for sure. We'll need to make a shortcut to get there but stay close. The old town isn't as well lit as these streets". So he made the change of direction needed to get to their destination; a journey that wouldn't take long. Still a safe one but enough to make some people nervous. Ula W. Ravenmore
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Oct 24, 2023 13:06:22 GMT -5
Post by Ula W. Ravenmore on Oct 24, 2023 13:06:22 GMT -5
"Glad I could help with the idea," she said. A shorcut, that was fine. She moved a little closer since she was just a little drunk but nothing that she might be able to knock off in the morning hopefully and even tonight with a decent amount of food. She took a second and made sure to follow him. "I think the two of you will enjoy it, I hope so anyhow and I would say that even if I had not had the drinks." Largo Vasquez
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Oct 26, 2023 10:48:40 GMT -5
Post by Largo Vasquez on Oct 26, 2023 10:48:40 GMT -5
The detour occasionally took them down badly lit alleys but they did get to the place Largo was talking about. He selected a jerk chicken wrap with a side of boiled rice and peas. The entire region was represented on the menu which showed what this island was all about. Naturally he got a soda to go with his late meal and then it was up to Ula to make her selection. "It's more likely to a trip to Miami for the holidays first. Then maybe tack on the quick trip to Cuba. Estella likes seeing her grandparents" he replied. Knowing his little girl wasn't so little anymore also led to her current situation. She'd have her baby no matter what and he hoped Kyle would still be part of her life when it happened. Ula W. Ravenmore
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Nov 2, 2023 7:00:09 GMT -5
Post by Ula W. Ravenmore on Nov 2, 2023 7:00:09 GMT -5
She went with a water thinking it was best to help as she listened. "The holidays are so amazing, I mean yes there is a lot of rush to them at times but overall I do feel like they are worth it." It made people and those who celebrated happy too which no one could deny. "I need to get a tree for Christmas, but soon until I have to worry about it." Largo Vasquez
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Nov 3, 2023 7:08:09 GMT -5
Post by Largo Vasquez on Nov 3, 2023 7:08:09 GMT -5
Largo wasn't sure if trees like that grew here but he was sure one could be shipped in if Ula ordered one. It was also a time where the university was off and his students would also get their break. "You might have to order a tree in. If that is the case I can order for you and Estella and myself will need one" he replied. They didn't have to worry about it yet but as long didn't leave it until December it would be fine. By then he would also have to plan that trip to Miami. Quite a lot to sort out and he wondered if he'd have Kyle and his sister for pre Christmas time before that. "Estella is going to have a baby and she only just found out about it. A huge change in her life and mine. Also her mothers". Which meant being a grandparent for starters. Ula W. Ravenmore
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Nov 4, 2023 12:23:26 GMT -5
Post by Ula W. Ravenmore on Nov 4, 2023 12:23:26 GMT -5
"That's true," she said as she took a minute to think about it. "If you order me a tree I can come pick it up and make sure that you get paid back for it. I do not need something that is huge just something I can decorate." It was hard at this point to not think about Christmas. The advertisements had already also started via her digital newspaper and her computer too. They were cute and it did help her feel good about it. "Oh," she said. "Wow, I mean that's a lot right but now you get to be the hot grandpa not that, that makes it any better. I am sure your family will work around it in a good way, I hope so anyhow." Largo Vasquez
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Nov 6, 2023 8:50:52 GMT -5
Post by Largo Vasquez on Nov 6, 2023 8:50:52 GMT -5
Largo took a mental note of this. A tree that wasn't too big and he also also hearing Christmas adverts. You didn't need to advertise for thanksgiving as that was a given but the thing that was stopping him buying two turkeys and keeping one for the other holiday was that he wasn't sure how many he'd be cooking for when that time came. So it was just one for now and everything would be delivered to the apartment. "When you get an apartment sorted out one way or another you can get a weekly grocery delivery in. Which could include thanksgiving food if you plan on hosting anybody. Same goes for Christmas if you have plans made up for it" Largo replied. Right now the dinner guest list was small which was a good thing and he could invite more if need be. Roasted sweet potatoes would be new to him as well. "I'm sure we'll work it all out. Estella is a sensible girl and so is her boyfriend" he added. This felt as if it would be a good Christmas and something good to look forward too. Ula W. Ravenmore
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Nov 13, 2023 10:46:22 GMT -5
Post by Ula W. Ravenmore on Nov 13, 2023 10:46:22 GMT -5
She nodded as she listened to him and she spoke. "I'm not hosting anyone. I mean I could but that would mean dealing with my ex and not at that point yet but I do plan to peek my head around and see what else is going on." It seemed that Largo had a good handle on everything that was going on in his life which was something that she thought was good for anyone. "You're hosting your daughter I'm assuming?" She nodded again. "It's going to work out and if you just need or want to talk about it with an adult my door is open." Largo Vasquez
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