Apparently I have whatever upper respiratory creeping crud that's going around, so I'm going to the doc. Green Criquet polo with pocket Khaki chinos and tan Anson belt with silver buckle Sand Cole Haan suede derbies and Boardroom over-the-calf socks with orange and blue rectangles Sage green vented flat cap Pagani Design Longines Spirit Zulu Time homage watch

I apologize in advance for my long-windedness! On our official first day in London (meaning not after getting off the airplane). We had our first official appointment. Henry Poole! My friend and I had decided long ago that Henry Poole was the place we wanted to go to get our first True Bespoke Suit made. While we do like their "House Style" one of the things that really drew us to them was the fact that they are still family owned and operated and the 8th generation is now entering the business. My friend and I are both fascinated about how these VERY long term family heritage businesses operate and continue to stay viable. Once we picked our fabrics we were then introduced to "Our Cutter". His name is Joe! Joe takes our measurements and discusses all of the fine details, how many pockets, flaps or no flaps, inside pocket, angled straight, anything custom that we wanted etc. Then Joe explained the process. Today is measurements, then in about 4 months when they come to the US we will have a first fitting. The jacket and trousers and waistcoat will be unlined, no lapels no pockets just stitched together with basting thread. They will then make notes and chalk up the garment to make adjustments back in London. Then in 3-4 more months when they come back again we do it again although this time the garment has a bit more stuff installed, potentially some lining and lapels etc. Then they make more notes and chalk marks. Then back to London it goes and in another 4 months it comes back to the US with them for a final fitting. this time it should be 95% complete. They will make some minor notes if needed then it will either be delivered that day or they will take it back to London to finish it and send it to me. All in All it could take approximately a year to get. 😳😎 I asked Joe what happens if and when we want to order another garment "Who will do that work?" He very kindly and calmly looks me in the eye and says "Oh Mr. Plotka let me explain - I AM your cutter! I will remain your cutter until either you stop buying from us or I die or the company closes"!! WOW! This is the exact experience I was looking for and why I travelled so far to start this journey. As a Native NY'er I now have Joe as "My Guy"!!

I’m mastering the art of cooking, every gentleman should know it, in my opinion. Today’s menu item, sirloin steak. I marinated it in a combination of Spanish olive oil, lemon pepper, salt, garlic powder, and liquid smoke. It sits atop buttered fettuccine noodles, seasoned in salt, pepper, and garlic. What’s the verdict?

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A little late with the posting today, last night my youngest had the second night of the Queanbeyan Area Public Schools Performance. It is around 12 schools that perform singing and dancing on stage. It was a great show but 2 nights of getting to bed at 2300 took its toll on Jade and as Poppy came and watched last night both were very tired and cranky this morning. Dad is a meanie as he made the girls go to school where Mum was going to let them have the day off. It is funny in a way as everyone that knows us thinks it is the other way around and that I would be the soft touch 🤭 As I was heading back home after dropping Poppy to school I ducked up Mt Ainslie top the lookout to grab some photos, you can see Memorial Drive that leads to the lake and across to both Old Parliament and Parliament house. As it was a late night I didnt have the opportunity to get my outfit ready the night before, however when you know and understand the basics, it can be easy to grab an outfit. Todays outfit consists of; - Country Road Double Breasted Herringbone 100% Fine Wool Overcoat in Graphite - Brixton Brood Snap cap in Grey - MJ Bale Ashford Suit In Charcoal - OTAA Winthrop’s Gray Weave Lucious Shirt - OTAA Gibraltar Graphite Blue Stripe Tie - OTAA Shining Silver tie clip - OTAA Don Vitone Blue Wool Pocket Square - Monterey Watch Co Black Bead Blracelet - Mitch Dowd DIamond Pattern Socks - Ecco Ecco Vitrus Penny Loafer SOTD - Bond No9 New York Nights WOTD - Tudor Royal 41 Silver Dial