OK, so by introducing yourself you are guaranteed to get to level 2 - it's really that easy and I LOVE learning more about the cool people in this group. Feel free to share where you're from, why you're here, what you do for a living, and what you like about style. Are you a watch guy, suit guy, fragrance guy, or maybe just getting started? Have fun here!

Yesterday I got a surprise package in the mail from @Antonio O. Centeno, a very nice tie and some travel sprayers. I have never had a knit tie before, but inside the box was a card that suggested possible pairings with the tie as well, which is good as I have been advocating for something like Garanimals for men, but they would be called Manimals. Anyway, the tie is perfect for this weekends activities where I will cheer on the Army as they defeat Navy in the annual Army Navy Game. Thanks Antonio! Go Army, Beat Navy!

Cold enough for a henley and a peacoat. Went to the town Christmas tree lighting.

I have been only a member since 19 March 25, but yesterday I achieved the top tier level 9. I have maintained my flame since April with the daily commitment required. But it is tainted with an air of sadness. With this forum (understandably) changing to a paid platform soon, combined with my unfortunate location on this planet, which precludes receiving any gifts or rewards, the postage for any of the discounts do not apply, with the buggy UX interface, means that, while I will ride it out, if I am forced to decide to pay or leave, then I feel that I will no longer be here in 26. I have learned a lot and I look forward to the daily conversations and glimpses into your different lives. I will be here with my traditional English humour and occasional sarcasm, I hope you will be here too, I hope we all will be. Gentlemen it is a pleasure to be part of this great community, long may it continue, in one form or another.

As we move into not only the first Sunday in Advent as well as rhe new church year the color on the alter moves from green to blue. So a lot of folks dressed in blue this morning as well. I wore blue as well, starting with a blue sportscoat with a subrle blue window pane, a blue striped shirt, a diamond point blue bow tie with brown and white stripes, brown trousers with a lighter blue blue pinstripe, blue socks and blue derby cap toe shoes. It was 40 degrees and raining so I wore my blue overcoat and the caribou Temple Fedora. After service folks decorated rhe church for the coming season. I am glad I had the overcoat as the temperature dropped to freezing by the time we left.