A fantastic haul BB, although I think you need to consult a seamstress urgently about some of those pieces. Don't eat too much over the holiday period either, or you'll never get into those classic items of Ivy gear!

We are fortunate to be holidaying in NYC this Christmas. Patrols have been conducted around Brooks Bros, J Press and Kamakura, many nice things were on offer but nothing I really needed or wanted enough to take the plunge.
A pair of Alden Ranger Mocs have got my attention so I am deliberating hard on them. Of more concern to me right now are the 1996 Harley Davidson exhaust silencers (mufflers) I bought in an online auction from a guy in Los Angeles. I hit on the bright idea of having them delivered to our hotel but didn't really think about how long or heavy they are. Far too long to fit in my suitcase and being long metal tubular items I would probably never be able to take them onto an aircraft without sparking a security incident. I have reluctantly concluded that I will have to re-pack them and mail them to my self in the UK, which is going to cost over 100 dollars. But still far cheaper overall than buying them in the UK, assuming I could find any to begin with.  First World problems!

Happy Holidays and New Year everybody!

Nice haul of XXS clothing, BB. And "The Boys on the Bus" is a great book. All in all, everyone seems to be having a decent Christmas.

After dropping many unmissable hints in her direction, Mrs B. very kindly got me a pair of Paraboot Michaels.

Also got a few books, including William Dalrymple's history of the East India Company, "The Anarchy", in which I learnt that the first English colonial settlement in India was... Madras.

Dad hat with my alma mater's crest stitched on, working with a buddy on a pair of repro 1940s officer chinos. Pretty satisfied overall B^)