The R indicates my alignment on May the Fourth! My office-based employee is out ill today, but that can't slow me down (OK, it really can, as he has become invaluable). Lots to do today for getting everything set up for our business development lead, targeted to have all materials ready by the end of next week (web site, capabilities deck, marketing 1-pager, and LinkedIn Landing page). Here's how I am facing the day, today: • Jacket — SJ-002 (Peter Millar): A dark-blue Peter Millar suit jacket in fully-canvassed wool with a tiny lighter-blue box weave, full lining, notched lapels, paired flap pockets, and a slight sheen that reads beautifully on camera. Worn here as a separate over tan wool slacks — fully tailored (Q4-2025) and a confidence 5/5 fit, ideal for business-formal internal meetings without veering into pitch-day stiffness. • Shirt — DS-033 (Brisk): A mid-blue Pima cotton twill dress shirt with a 5" spread collar, classic cut, and 2-button barrel cuffs in white plastic; recommended collar stays are 2.75". The mid-blue ground gives the navy jacket a softer mid-tone bridge while keeping the formality high — perfect VC contrast that won't blow out on a webcam. • Undershirt — US-001 (True Classic): White cotton/poly crew-neck in Large, snug but very comfortable with almost no drape so it disappears under the twill. Truly invisible under mid-blue and rated for all-day comfort. • Trousers — SL-009 (Santorelli): Tan Santorelli slacks in wool & elastane with a faint check, two outward-facing pleats per side, a low rise, and a half break — tailored to a 40 and stays up without a belt. Wool-on-wool with the Peter Millar jacket fixes the fabric-formality match a chino would have broken, and the tan ground sets up the navy/tan business-classic palette. • Tie — NT-009 (Hugo Boss): Cobalt-blue silk 2-fold necktie at 3" wide and 60" long, with medium squares carrying small black, light-blue, and white dot detail. Tied in a Half-Windsor for the spread collar — clean knot geometry, balanced bulk, and just enough pattern to add interest without competing with the jacket's woven box texture.

On the road again. Meetings out of town. - khaki button down with company logos - Brown leather belt - Navy slim fit chinos - Brown lace up boots - Bulova Marine Star watch

On the first day of the week I like preparing by getting my alignment squared away which means day one equals a church day with the family. Grabbed an uber basic outfit: HSM navy blazer, red p square, CT tattersall oxford shirt, RL red rep tie (1982), charcoal pants, cashmere socks, Alden shell cordovan tassels (1982), Weneger field watch. Then quick nap and prepping for adventure Two The next fishing trip preparation involved a Barbour re-wax since there is potential rain in the Tennessee forecast. Started with a sponge wipe down before church and then left it out in the sun to dry and heat up. After church I boiled a pot of water to put the can of wax into and the brushing began. Lastly left it out in sun to stay heated followed by allowing it to rest in a warmer environment in doors overnight (it will ride in the back of the truck for the 14 hour drive sitting over my Orvis gear Bag to give it about 40 hours to cure). With a 5:15 AM departure I need to get some rest soon. Gear is ready. And so am I!!! https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=FjJLs29wt7s&feature=youtu.be