New Year's Eve Checklist

New Year's Eve is upon us, so make sure you have a few fundamentals covered.

1 Your tuxedo is cleaned and pressed.

2 Shoes are shined.

3 Reservations are made.

4 Cologne. WTF? Just a little for God's sake. It's not a substitute for bathing.

5 See previous posts for tuxedo tips.

Lastly, pick a place and stay with it, use a taxi or a designated driver. Cell block D is not where you want to be wearing a tuxedo.

Have fun and Happy New Year!

The Pea Coat

The Pea Coat or "P" for pilot (as in it's original meaning for a ship's pilot) is a traditional naval garment that has thankfully not changed over the years.

It is incredibly warm and comfortable. The wide collar turned up protects you from biting cold wind on your neck and the pockets are perfectly placed for hand warming with an ergonomic angle for your elbows.

I pull mine out when we get arctic winds and sub-freezing temperatures in Colorado.

Oh yeah, it looks good, too.