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Unfortunately, that doesn't always work. In the past we've made several people uncomfortable continuing our awkward and vicious arguing in subtle undertones whilst they are also present. I think it's sort of become a bit of a routine for us.

If it’s any help, when I’m dealing with people I can’t stand, I make sure I’m not dealing with them alone. If I have to stand by this person all night, I’ll make sure we always have people to talk to that will distract them from me. Sometimes I just mirror how those otherr people are treating them. 

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Thanks -- not sure how it will work exactly, but I'll be sure to take you up on that offer if I need you. The gala isn't until next weekend anyway, so here's hoping she has a week to sort out how she's going to be nice to me, and I'll be trying to do the same.

I’ll keep you in my thoughts, man. If you need back-up at any time, just give me a call. I mean, I’m in Pennsylvania right now for work, but, you know…I can be there in spirit!

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She'll probably be stamping on my feet when I don't greet someone with a big enough smile or something like that -- I'm preparing not to be able to walk the day after. Awkward we're good at. Civil, not so much -- we'll just have to see how that one goes.

Well, when you started the story with saying that you were going to end up with injuries from stiletto heels, it certainly sounded interesting! Now, it just sounds like the two of you will be awkward but civil. Which is expected, really. I’m sure you’ll power through it!

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I'm sure it's not really that interesting. It fell apart a long time ago, so I think we've both moved on from it now. Well, at first I didn't have credit on the piece, but I suppose we both needed some closure first.

This story just keeps getting wilder and wilder. I’m sorry about your marriage. Sometimes things just don’t work out, right? At least she did the polite thing and gave you credit on the piece as well. She could have just completely claimed it as hers.

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It's more one particular lady who is going to be there, who goes by the generic name of 'ex-wife'. The invite came through her, because at the gala they're showcasing some art and one of the pieces is one which I started, and she finished it after we were finished and after I saw her earlier in the year she got me credited on it too, so because it's technically our painting, she's dragging me along too.

Basically, I think it's one of the only good things that came out of our marriage. In fact, probably the only good thing.

Are you that bad with the ladies? I’m beginning to fear for your safety.

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travelswithgunnar replied to your post “I’ve been invited to a charity gala. Tuxedo only event. Oh Joy.”

It can't be THAT bad. I've been to these types of things a couple times...You just dress up and then stand there and look pretty, right? At least that's what the bossman always tells me to do.

It's more the fact that I don't really feel as though there's going to be pleasant company, and I'm going to have to shave and pretty myself up at the risk of going to the ER with several wounds caused by stilettos.

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I've been invited to a charity gala. Tuxedo only event. Oh Joy.

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I teach college students -- it has it's ups and it's downs. When I first started I had no idea how I was going to survive it, and whether any of my students were going to either. Towards the end of the school year though I found that it was a lot easier, and I'd got to know a lot of them a bit better -- though most of them are still arrogant sods, but I suppose you have to be to get into places like NYADA. I'm sort of dreading and looking forward to the new educational year at the same time.

That’s the spirit! I haven’t been on a real vacation in years, seeing as I basically vacation for a living with a little writing on the side for money. You don’t sound so enthusiastic about the teaching though. Do you teach middle school, maybe? Those were the worst years for, like, everyone.

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Thanks for the offer, but I don't really think a last minute trip is a good idea at the moment. I'm hoping I can improve my income and take a long trip next year -- that way I have something to motivate me to get through another year of teaching.

Well, I can watch the cat, if need be. Maybe I could even teach him some manners while you were gone. I can’t help with the money as much, but I’m sure there has to be a trip to somewhere that won’t cost too much…

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Oh, I'm not really working at the moment because it's the summer. It's more the fact I have this stupid cat which makes a fuss if I'm not there for even a few hours, and there's also the issue of money seeing as I don't exactly have piles of it. I just miss travelling around, but the problem is there's not much opportunity to do it now unless I'm going to see the family.

You can’t even manage a weekend away? There’s sick days for a reason!

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I'm still stuck in the high school mindset of going on long roadtrips and getting lost and things like that -- problem is, when you're an adult you have these things called responsibilities and it's a bit more difficult to throw caution to the wind.

It’s never too late to start! What do you wanna do? I’ll be your ‘get stuff done’ coach.

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Ever since I was about 15 years old I've been telling myself that I'm going to do great things with the summer, but I swear I never do.

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Dog sledding, not just me and a sorry excuse for a plank of wood. One of dad's uncles ran some kennels a bit further north so we used to go and stay with him for a bit in the winter. And yes, I come from the land of maple syrup.

I can't honestly remember, but I'll try and remember that one for if macaroni art ever comes up in conversation. I'd be worried if your brother was one of those old/middle aged women and would probably stop teaching because even though I don't know your brother, that's kind of freaky. No mini Weasleys at the moment, but I'll be sure to keep an eye out just in case he appears one day.

And was a dog involved with that sledding, or is that just a random bit of ‘Caspian trivia’ you decided to tap onto the end? Wait, don’t you come from the land of maple syrup?

Was it something like ‘do not eat the art’, because I feel that would be an important point to give people in a macaroni art class. I don’t actually recall telling you what my brother looks like, nor giving you a photograph. However, I can assure you that he’s not one of the old or middle aged women — and if he is then he has a lot of explaining to do about what his next film idea is. I don’t even know if he’s in your classes, I just remember you always talking about it, which is why I brought it up. If you notice a mini Weasley though, that’s probably him. He’s called Oliver.

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I'm more of a dog person. Me and my brother used to go sledding during the winter back home.

I made a joke about macaroni art to my class the other week -- I can't remember what it was, but it was lost on them. Obviously they don't appreciate true artistic finesse. Can't say I'd know what your brother or his friends look like, but I assume it's not little old people or middle aged women who seem to think that my physical appearance is a major talking point.

You obviously haven’t met many cats before. 

God no. I’m not thinking of joining. Don’t have the time. Unfortunately however, my dear baby brother seems to have run off and decided to join an art class somewhere lately with a few friends of his. He won’t say where though, so I’ve been trying to discover if he is going to classes to get an idea of what art he’s suddenly jumped into, or if he’s just making macaroni art at one of his friends houses instead. Not that I would complain with macaroni art…

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You obviously haven't met my cat.

It's a community centre not too far from Central Park. Not to be rude, but why are you asking so many questions about my evening classes? Are you interested in joining?

All cats are friendly. Not my fault if you’re just rude about it. 

Where are you teaching evening classes, exactly?

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summerlarsen replied to your post: Hey, cat guy. You're the cat guy that likes art too, right?

Well I had to check! I might have got you mixed up for another guy with a friendly kitty cat. Is art your job all around? Or do you just do it during school term?

Did you just call my cat friendly?

I'm teaching evening classes at the moment, if that answers your question.

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Hey, cat guy. You're the cat guy that likes art too, right?

I would be extremely worried if I didn't like art, seeing as it's my job. Why do you ask, 60's girl?