While many of us are finishing our work year, preparing for Christmas related activities and events, and a myriad of other things, two fan bases, of college football teams and two of the true blue bloods of college football, take the field tonight in Norman Oklahoma for the first game in 2026 College Football Playoffs. As anyone who knows, seen, or follows me, I am a proud graduate of The University of Alabama and I’m also the superstitious type. I have a full slate that I am plowing through today, taking short breaks to keep up my social standings and chit chat with fellow fans and friends, but in the end will have an 8 hour day done in 5 and begin the Gameday process. However, back to the superstitious part, when I ready myself in the morning, I’m dress for “battle”, so my “uniform” will not change between now and the 7:00 Central Standard Time kick off this evening. The shirt, Nike Alabama Sideline shirt The pullover, Horn Legend Tide edition The jeans, Daniel Cremieux (NOW in 35 inch waist so down another inch!) The boots, Florsheim Chelsea The scent, Polo Red The watch, Victorinox with Alabama logo The hair, by me The shoulder, getting better. Make it a good day.

Earlier in the day I picked up this royal blue double breasted cardigan at the Ohio Thrift for ten bucks. With it I am wearing a dark pink oxford, a maroon neck tie with blue paisleys, navy flannel trousers with a window pane and blue cap toed derbies. My outerwear includes a brown bowler and a brown leather jacket I bought back in 2000.

My best friend kept telling me he needed to get his shoes polished but never has the time. Last weekend when at his house I brought these 2 pair home to see if I could work some magic. The pebble grain Cole haan shouts were in horrible shape. But he was really sentimental about them as he had worn them all throughout his travels. I cleaned them both and stripped them down. Nourished them and polished. Then I sent the pebble grain out for a resole with heals etc Then I stripped both heals and edges and nourished them and polished. New laces and here’s the finished project. I think he’ll be thrilled. Just goes to show. Buy quality and you can keep them alive for ever!!