Today my eldest daughter turns 12. The post is late as we have been at Luna Park Sydney today for her Birthday. The outfit is to be comfortable in 27c(80F) degree weather. Outfit consists of: Academy Bran Chino Shorts in Light Blue Charles Tyrwhitt Cotton Trophy Neck Textured Knitted Polo in Cream Nike Airforce One in Blue and yellow Stanton Collapsible Panama in Natural Ray-Ban Aviator XL in Silver WOTD - Q Timex Chronograph Peanuts (The Snoopster)

I am in the bank here and then we bought groceries and a bit of lunch. I am wearing a loan Bruno Capelo Tyson cap, brown tweed sports coat over a brown jumper, a silk Italian scarf, Wrangler Cowboy cut jeans and walnut Chelsea boots.

As a Scoutmaster I used to tell the boys if you take care of your gear it will take care of you. Today was an errand day as the temps freefall ahead of snowmageddon. Picking up birdseed and gas for my generator etc. Our gig tonight got re worked to the 31st even though tonight is Tim’s actual birthday (three of us might go do an adhoc trio.) Working on that as I post this. The OkC bands didn’t want to get snowed in. I rely on brands when the weather gets tough OOTD Pendleton barley corn tweed walker hat in oatmeal (40 yrs old) Filson Field jacket waxed cotton Orvis gloves RL cashmere scarf 30 plus year blackwatch Pendleton wool shirt LL Bean lined khakis Darn Tough merino wool socks Indiana Jones Alden boots Borealis watch. Stay warm fellas

It's been awhile since I have made a post and have been active. As we all know life puts challenges in front of us, and we need to meet them head on. With that said, we experience positives as well- this is one of them for me. https://mrhealthandfit.com/2026/john-coneset If this message resonates, I’d truly appreciate your support. Not for ego, but to help amplify a message that discipline, character, and whole-man wellness still matter. I’ve been selected as a finalist for Mr. Health & Fitness 2026, and I receive that with genuine humility. This isn’t my first chapter with Mr. Health & Fitness. My journey here mirrors my life—progress, setbacks, recalibration, and resolve. There were seasons when my health drifted, focus slipped, and discipline had to be rebuilt from the ground up. No shortcuts. No spotlights. Just daily decisions. That lived experience is what I bring to the Real Men Real Style community. It’s never been about perfection. It’s about standards. About reminding men—especially those who believe their best years are behind them—that real health is comprehensive: physical strength, mental clarity, emotional resilience, and social connection, all working together. My compass remains constant: Passion. Purpose. Presence. Passion to do the work. Purpose to make it meaningful. Presence to show up fully—in my body, my mind, my relationships, and my community. Being named a finalist isn’t a finish line—it’s a platform. One I intend to use to reinforce a timeless truth: real men take responsibility for their health, their appearance, and their impact—at every stage of life.

I designed my uniform to wear a tie. It's a small accessory to make the white shirt more "Alive". But even though I only wear striped ties, which aren't that formal in my opinion, I was always overdressed. So, what's the problem? First of all, it's rude, Being too well dressed. But the main reason is because, today, for the fourth time, I was asked if I had a different religion. They thought I was a Mormon, they recently arrived in my city and do, they are a new thing for us, so is kind funny...