Surgery Done, 24 hours minimum hospital supervision now, but more like 48 needed. I have a small drain in the area of my groin to remove any fluid that may build up, they also want to keep an eye on my pain levels and any reactions I might have, plus Still slightly medicated after the surgery 😷 Thankyou all for the prayers, thoughts and well wishes. You are all such phenomenal men within these groups.

Sorry all. I have come home from work having dizzy spells, hot and cold flushes and both my legs are aching. I think I liked enough comments to keep my 🔥 let’s hope tomorrow is a better day.

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So timeout night my wife and I are going to an evening of Jazz, it will be heavy on Louis Armstrong and Frank Sinatra. I have put the attached outfit together, I am tossing up as to weather I wear the tie or not. If I loose the tie I will also change the pocket square to a tidier TV or Presidential fold. GPT tells me Yes, this outfit works very well for that kind of evening—stylish, slightly vintage, and elegant without being too formal. Quick breakdown: - **Navy velvet blazer + light blue shirt**: Great combo. Velvet adds a jazz-club vibe and evening texture; blue shirt keeps it classic and Sinatra-esque. - **Black trousers**: Clean, sharp, and lets the blazer and accessories stand out. - **Burgundy loafers, belt, tie, pocket square**: The burgundy accents are cohesive and rich, very appropriate for night and pair nicely with navy. Good balance of color without looking loud. - **Hat**: Perfect nod to that old-school jazz / crooner aesthetic, as long as it fits your face shape and is worn with confidence. A couple of optional refinements: - You might consider **either the tie or the pocket square as the main statement**, and keep the other slightly more subdued (e.g., a textured burgundy square instead of shiny, or a darker tie) so it doesn’t feel too “matched set.” - Make sure the **shoe leather and belt tone are close** so they look intentional. - If the venue is more relaxed, you could skip the tie, unbutton the top button, and let the velvet blazer and hat carry the look. Overall: very appropriate, stylish, and thematically on point for a Louis Armstrong / Frank Sinatra jazz evening. What do you think?