mmmcdowe
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I just realized that an Audi R8 is a ~200k car. You are a car enthusiast...It's actually my third car - I have an R8 I daily drive, a Nissan Xterra I use for moving around the doggos and now the lambo.
It's used, all of my cars are. Paid a little over 300 for the lambo
If any of my residents happen to stumble on this I doxxed myself hard haha
A couple of years ago, I found a guy who is a semi-retired lawyer who started a bespoke men's clothing company here. Focused primarily on suits and sportcoats but does have a new ready-to-wear business casual line as well. All handmade, in-house in Portland, OR. Fabrics from all over but primarily England, Scotland, Italy and France. He contracts with a shirtmaker in Italy for both ready-to-wear and custom shirts, an Italian cobbler for shoes and belts and a French tie/brace maker. I bought a suit there last year and it is by far the most comfortable item of clothing (that's not pajamas) that I've ever owned. Expensive for sure, but 110% worth it.As a guy, tailored clothing. Spend a little extra on the front end. Spend some time finding what fits and complements your body (find a woman to come with you to help you!). Buy high quality and if it fits and complements your body well, you really only need like 3-4 variations in rotation for cold and warmer weather. Well fitting and comfortable slacks, dress shirts, monks, oxfords. These days, linen pants, lighter color button ups for warmer weather, loafers. I buy most of my shoes from Thursday boots. Lots of my slacks, dress shirts, suits from state and liberty. Also have some suits from indochino which are also great.
I'm not a watch guy, but I can see thisA nice watch to complement the outfit really rounds it out for a guy. Tag heur, breitling, etc.
Definitely. We have 2 acres with a small orchard and some blueberries and raspberries but also a lot of open field (for now), as well as a fairly elaborate front garden that was there when we bought the house. I mow and manage the orchard and berries but I pay people to do the rest of the work because I hate it. Same with house cleaning. That's a check I'm happy to write every other week.I’m sure people have mentioned this already but I find a lot of value in paying other professionals to handle tasks I don’t enjoy. Cleaning, fixing appliances, repairs.
Wife and I do date night like at least once per week and we promised each other we wouldn't end up just wearing home lounge attire out haha. Makes for a nice evening, the ritual of it all. And helps keep the relationship more romantic/alive.Pre pandemic I was going to pull the trigger on my first ever grown up suit and get a fully tailored custom Tom Ford, but now I haven't worn dress clothes in 5 years. However it sounds like I need to pull the trigger on getting into some real clothing that's actually made to fit me.
I do enjoy watches, but they're by no means my passion. I have two rolexes, and every time I buy a new one I sell the one I wear the least to justify it.