This was my OOTD yesterday for my Stepson's wedding. It was in the low 80°'s F with a light breeze, a very nice day in southeastern Minnesota. Even for being Friday the 13th with a black cat roaming the venue everyone had a great and memorable time. I got told by my significant other this morning that I looked and smelled so good that she felt she needed to make sure every other woman knew that she was with me. I found that funny as I didn't notice. I'm writing this today as I head out for Colorado to go elk hunting in the mountains for the next 2 weeks. Have a great day Gents

I remember playing AD&D when I was a kid in grammar and High School, but not in college (too busy with 4 jobs and classes). A few years ago I decided to get back into the game and started learning and enjoying the game again. Did anyone else play it back then and are you still playing it. Any advice to pick the game up again?

Today is the annual dove hunt at my father’s place. My son and I got up to run errands ahead of the hunt this morning. He is quite excited, and informed me that I did not have time to go change. So, I guess I will have a very unique appearance for a dove hunt. I do have some shoes in my gym bag to change into.

Gents, Today, we’re a little bit late but we're thrilled to officially announce that one of our most respected members, @Gunny Khan, has officially reached Level 9 and is joining the esteemed ranks of our Generals! 🏅 This is no surprise to any of us—Gunny has been a cornerstone of our community, consistently contributing with wisdom, humor, and an unwavering dedication to helping others. Whether it’s sharing his insights, offering guidance, or simply being a supportive voice, Gunny has made a lasting impact on all of us. We want to take this moment to express our deepest gratitude for everything you’ve done, Gunny. Your journey to this point has been nothing short of inspiring, and we’re incredibly proud to call you a General. You’ve earned this title through hard work, generosity, and a true passion for our community. Let’s all give a big round of applause to General Gunny Khan—your leadership, kindness, and commitment are appreciated more than words can say. We look forward to many more contributions and can’t wait to see what the future holds with you as a General! Congratulations, Gunny! 🥂🎖️

I’ve commented many times on trends versus style. For example pleats, suspenders, Windsor shirts, French cuffs, cuffed pants and vests (turn ups and waist coats for you British commonwealth folks ) don’t go in and out of “style”. It’s merely a change in “trends”. For those of you not as long in the nose (means I’m old) as me, a more familiar “trend” change is probably widths: lapels, ties, collars, cuffs (on pants), waist bands etc. these come and go. Presently we are in the narrow range (too extreme in my opinion). In the 1940s and again in the 1970s we were too wide. In the 1990s even non “fashion” suit coats and sport coats were quite full and like the 1940s shoulders were super padded (a style “trend” chasing fashion) But let me suggest something for the 30+ year old man here in this community who is ready to invest in quality garments that wants to get some longer term use out of such an investment {I am hoping my avg 25 -30 yr old wardrobe has earned me this right). Stay away from extremes if doing a MTM or bespoke or even an expensive purchase. Not only should those purchases be timeless fabrics and patterns, but longer living “trends” as well. The weirdest is the current- monkey for an organ grinder- middle button look. Now many of us who have purchased a coat in the last day 5 years might feel this “EXTREMELY” high button stance is normal. It is not. In the ‘70s when lapels were gargantuan the button was very low to provide for that 6” lapel(too low perhaps). Today it’s the opposite. It is simple. Your button should button within a few inches of your navel so that neither a tie nor shirt with a sport coat shows (unless wearing jeans ie 5 pocket trousers) . Again I know most of us who have purchased recently have this presently so don’t be too self conscience about it. But it is quite strange and as the trend moves away from tiny lapels and collars (which it will do) this extreme will start to look strange to you as well. As a financial advisor I recommend you watch your finite clothing dollars (euros pounds whatever) and be aware of this trend and its potential unpleasant financial impact. {Especially if you are going bespoke or high end)