Visiting the Stockyards in Fort Worth, TX and wearing a new Stetson Shirt. My Stetson Hat, Classic Wrangler Boot Cut Blue Jeans, and my Lucchese Boots rounds out today’s look. The cattle drives may have ended in the 1890’, but I pay homage and tip my hat to those early Vaqueros.

God gives heavy loads to warriors. Not to break them... But to reveal them to themselves. He didn't give you the load to make you question your worth. He gave it to show you your power. It doesn't mean he forgot you... It means he's trusting you with more. God knows who he can trust with the hard assignments. Even if you don't believe it yet. So congratulations... You were given a mission worth enduring for. It's not a punishment. It's a calling. Answer it. ~ Andy Frisella

Casual Friday TGIF Green Michael Strahan quarter zip over a Collars and Co Navy polo. Vertx dark wash jeans with brown Anson belt with silver buckle and brown Thursday President boots. Vincero S2 Chronograph green dial watch and Versace Eros Flame for the day. The quarter zip is perfect fit on the shoulders but sleeves to long and so is the length. Tonight is the city holiday party but I have a casino craps gig I already committed to. Sending my doppelganger in my place!

Hey, all — Our friend @Jesse Alonzo is only about 1,100 points from reaching Level 9 and going over the top. Jesse has been a major push helper for so many, not only in this group but others as well. It's time to return the favor and push Jesse over the top to Level 9 this weekend! What do you say? We can do this! For newer members, it is very simple. Merely go to @Jesse Alonzo's bio page and begin "Liking" all of his posts and comments, as well as any other members' you wish. A rising tide raises all boats, you know? So, let's do this! Jesse Alonzo to Level 9 now!!

Gentlemen, many of you that have been in these communities and have excelled in the levels to at least level 7 and have received several challenge coins. So my question is what are you going to do with them? I have seen some put them on display, I heard some keep them for memories and keepsakes. How can we as gentlemen in this community promote and encourage others? Many of you know that I am currently raising my grandson who is now 13yrs old, about over a year ago he approached me and said “ I want to be like you and dress like you.” This was more than I could ask for, that my grandson saw certain qualities, morals, integrity, and standards that I have places on myself to the point that he wants to be like me. And to make this even more special he is my grandson by marriage, meaning that when I married my wife he became my grandson by marriage. So the mere fact that he wants to be like me and looks up to me is not only an honor but it is a great responsibility and a privilege that I do not take lightly, So over the past year I have been working with him by mentioning him in becoming a gentleman, he likes to wear button down shirts and polo's, chinos, slacks an and sometimes jeans, He loves to wear blazers with his clothes and he love wearing suits, ( for a male his age in this day and time is a very impressive thing). He even has his own steamer that he steams his clothes, and every evening his steams his clothes for the next day. I have had him watching numerous videos from RMS, Antonio’s video, and many others videos and pod cast online, then we discussed them. We went shopping and I let him make his selections and I would advise him on his selections. He wanted lo wear colognes so I found a place where they carry the same fragrances in a clone brand packaging, (almost the exact same designer fragrances but in a clone version) this was perfect for him to learn and grow with). We discussed grooming, and basic gentlemen topics. I have seen this 13 year old boy turn into a young man, to the point his teachers at school have sent home letters praising home for the young man and leader that he is. Everywhere we go he is constantly receiving compliments and praises for his look and his manners.