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  1. Geoffrey Firmin

    2021 50 Book Challenge

    This is a book thread where literati wax lyrical on the reading material they consume while attempting to read 50 books in the year . Books are discussed, reviewed and recommended and occasionally condemned. Open to all. 1.The Silence by Don DeLillo Something happened on Super Bowl Sunday just...
  2. Geoffrey Firmin

    Allen Edmonds Lasts.

    I am considering getting a pair of Alllen Edmonds Nomad suede Chukka boots price is good via the BF sale. They are on the 42 last. I have a pair of McNeill’s on the 97 last which fit me quite well. My question being would I fit the 42 without any major issues? Being in Oz there are virtually...
  3. Geoffrey Firmin

    Shopping in Japan

    I'm in Japan Osaka-Kyoto-Tokyo for two weeks at the end of April. Any suggestions on must see menswear stores. Know of Brycelands and Caid Modern Tailoring any others worth investigation? Will be staying in Roppongi while in Tokyo.
  4. Geoffrey Firmin

    S..t Town Podcast

    With a three hour drive between Canberra and Sydney Mrs GF and I consume a lot of podcasts and music on the road. However this one https://stownpodcast.org has to be one of the most intriguing complex and fascinating programs I have ever listened too. Highly recommended, to say anything would...
  5. Geoffrey Firmin

    The Pomodoro Technique

    I have used a variety of time management techniques in the past.I learnt a lot about it as a Chef and then adapted and used that knowledge in the HR sector. Recently someone gave me a hand out on the Pomodoro Technique. I wonder is there anyone here who uses it and have they found it beneficial...
  6. Geoffrey Firmin

    DE Shaving

    After thirty five years I have decided to go back to DE wet shaving. I have two razors at present a Gillett which is over 50 odd years old, it belonged to my father and a new Merkur Futur. I was also using his old brush however I was not getting a good lather so I picked up a Simpsons Duke 2 and...
  7. Geoffrey Firmin

    Yoga and Gym

    I strained a shoulder while doing lat pull downs about two months ago and finally got into the osteopath yesterday. He told me that at my age 50+ if I am going to do weights, ( I do an hours cardio on bike and tread mill and then do about 20 minutes on four machines a day) that I would...
  8. Geoffrey Firmin

    ORVIS Knitwear

    Anybody know where ORVIS get there Lambswoo/Cashmere jumpers from?
  9. Geoffrey Firmin

    The cost of itunes

    Today I thought about buying the new Phillip Glass Symphony No9 seeing its an itunes exclusive and the CD wont be available for months. I clicked the link $9.99 and went to purchase it and found it was the USA store and was told I can't buy it. $9.99 US is currently $9.34 Australian. So I go...
  10. Geoffrey Firmin

    Truffles

    It winter time in Oz and so its truffle season any one got any ideas on how to use them? I put them with eggs for 48 hours to infuse them. And use them in a mushroom risotto and in pasta sauce. So just looking for a few more ideas. There black truffles by the way.
  11. Geoffrey Firmin

    LLBean Shirts

    I have a quick question how do the LL Bean shirts compare to Brooks or H&K or H&H shirts? Are they a large cut, boxy, loose? I am thinking of this http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/34442?feat=589-GN1 and are the wrinkle resistant shirts chemically treaded for a non iron finish? thanks
  12. Geoffrey Firmin

    Scent Free Face Scrub

    I went and picked up some Body Shop Mens Face Scrub, Ha, got it home and used it on Sunday. WTF it's scented and its has the scent, think Lynx and Ubiquitous spray on deodorant cheap aftershave worn by teenagers and twenty somethings. ( No offence guys but really its so dÃclassà aroma wise) So...
  13. Geoffrey Firmin

    Church Brisbane

    These shoes are currently on sale at Herrings I have a pair of Balmoral on the 73 last which are a good fit. Does any one here wear them of have an opinion of how they look, particularly in terms of actual leather working patten on the shoe? I read on another forum that the brogue was too large?
  14. Geoffrey Firmin

    Shoe Stores In Sydney

    Good Day I have been loitering for a while and decided to take the plunge. Would anyone know any 'reasonably priced' places to buy Aldens, AE's shoes in Sydney? I have bought Church's on line so English sizing is no problem, its US sizing which I just can't work out. Henry Bucks do offer...

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