What a wonderful airport was it. I just ran into a couple of mates that I served with, both are still in, at the airport and we were just chatting away for a good hour. So amazing how things can just snap back and feel like they never changed

Last work day of the week, and one of only a few work days this month! At least full work days. Plenty of stepping up and doing whatever is necessary while traveling this month. Had a very motivating potential new client call today. It's great to get the motivation and excitement from such calls even after doing this for 30+ years. I hope you're all planning a great 250th birthday celebration this weekend. As much as American has been politically divided, I still feel like the Fourth is protected from such nonsense. We simply enjoy celebrating an amazing country's birthday... and fireworks! And hot dogs! Suit day for new client meeting and lots of vendor meetings today. I had the system apply my Friday rules to use items with low wear counts, even with it being Thursday. I don't plan to wear a suit tomorrow with playing some disc golf! Suit & Trousers - Mantoni Light Gray Windowpane Suit Jacket (SJ-013) — Lightweight wool two-piece, single-breasted 2-button with notched lapels, navy and light blue windowpane pattern against light gray. Slight sheen finish, slight padding in shoulders, high armholes. 80% lined for warm-weather breathability. Dual rear vents. - - Mantoni Matching Slacks (SL-022) — High-rise wool trousers in pinhead weave with matching windowpane. 1.25" cuffs, button/hook & bar closure. Light drape with medium break. Configured for both belt and suspenders. - Shirt - Charles Tyrwhitt White Burlington Dress Shirt (DS-010) — Classic French cuff in bird's eye twill (Burlington weave), spread point collar, non-iron cotton. Mother of pearl buttons. Formality Score: 5/5. The clean white canvas elevates the suit and lets the accessories pop. - Neckwear - Brooks Brothers Light Blue/Navy Windowpane Silk Tie (NT-063) — 3-fold silk, 3.75" width, 57" length. Low sheen finish with hand-rolled tipping. The windowpane echoes the suit's pattern at a complementary scale—subtle coordination without matching. Friday Rule: #29/70 ties (1 wear) — top 60%

Today is the flight home, so I have the opposite issue where I start in the warm and humid Cairns climate and go back to the Canberra Cold. So its the Egyptian Cotton Chore suit and a Linen Shirt at the start and I will end up wearing the 100% merino wool Peacoat once I land in Canberra. Todays outfit consists of; M.J. Bale Pascal Peacoat expertly crafted from 100% merino wool and woven in a Super 110's cloth (for the landing in Canberra) M.J. Bale Sinatra Chore Suit in Empire Green crafted from 100% Egyptian cotton Tarocash Tobacco Linen button down Sparrods & Co Safari Chelsea in Espresso Suede Mint Fox Socks New gift from Nicole of the Dog Lapel Pin (pretty sure it was a broch) SOTD - Mancera French Riviera WOTD - Erebus Origin GMT, aka Wade Wilson