The gentleman’s picnic

Hello there,

There are many common misconceptions about picnicking and we here at The Gentleman thought it was as good a time as any to once and for all set the record straight.  As you well know it is now spring in the southern hemisphere, and if you haven’t headed south of the equator yet you are missing out on the prime season for picnicking.  There are only 6 months of spring each year (if you migrate) and so you should capitalise on this short period of picnic weather while it is still here.

Cary Grant and Grace Kelly missed their opportunity to picnic in spring and have to opt for a blue screen projection of spring instead.

One of the main misconceptions about a picnic is that you need a picnic rug, this is hogwash.  As you can see from the picture above, you can picnic in most forms of transport as long as they are open air.  As long as you’re outdoors and have an alcoholic beverage on hand you’re within your right to claim it be a picnic.

Sam informs a mortified Humphrey Bogart that since he is not outside, he is technically not having a picnic.

The other myth is that a picnic has to happen on land.  As long as you are within 20 furlongs of land (and not in salt water) you can classify yourself as being ‘on a picnic’.

Sean Connery demonstrates how to picnic on water whilst fishing for Dom Perignon .

This brings me to my next point, as this is a sequentially written article.  There are 4 items that must be present at any picnic to make you secure in the knowledge that you are in fact on a picnic.  These items are not concrete but all of them have an alcohol percentage of between 4-60%.

Don Draper makes sure he is definitely on a picnic by placing himself as close as he can to the magic beer chilling crate.

There are of course other parameters for having a picnic, one of which is the time of day.  You cannot have a picnic at night, however you can have a picnic that starts during the day and due to unforeseen merriment crosses over to the night.  The one thing to avoid is sleeping the night at the picnic as you have now crossed the border into what is considered ‘camping’.

Shatner, Kelley and Nemoy tread a fine line between picnicking and camping.

Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin pushed the boundaries of what is considered a picnic.  While most people stick to simple picnic games like badminton and the like, Sinatra and Martin would play golf.

Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin enjoying a picnic of 18 holes.

It is also not unheard of to have themed picnics.  This of course does not change the definition of a picnic as long as you are outdoors and a have drink in your hand.

Michael Caine at a themed picnic. Here he is seen grabbing an orange for the Old Fashioned he just mixed while receiving mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.

The main thing when at a picnic is to not worry about whether your poor excuse for having a glass of champagne outside, during the day, is classified as a picnic, but more to enjoy yourself.  Also remember to always clean up after yourself.

Ernst Hemingway would get rid of his picnic beer cans by kicking them into outer space.

So there you have it, and since it is the season, go forth and picnic.

G.O. Brixley

The solitary gentleman

Hello there,

You may have noticed that we here at The Gentleman have been conspicuously aloof lately.  This is not because we do not hold our readers in the highest regard, in fact quite the opposite.  It is however, due to our busy social schedules, what with all the soirees, galas, jubilees, affairs and receptions.  For the next week, though, no foreign diplomats, dignitaries, tycoons or monarchs have requested our time. So we will both be using our free week to get back in touch with our inner gentleman.

Cary Grant gathers his thoughts via a gentlemanly pose whilst enjoying a delicious beverage.

There are of course many pastimes that a gentleman can occupy his time with by himself.  A solo round of golf can clear a gentleman’s head from all the hubbub of day-to-day life.

Clark Gable enjoys a champion’s breakfast before heading to the golf club.

You may have fallen behind on the classics so why not consult the blueprints of your mansion to find the library and reading room, blow some dust of a heavy book and stare longingly into the fire as you turn the pages.

Frank Sinatra builds up the courage to tackle his “to-read” list.

If you are up-to-date with your literary pursuits why not try your hand at refining your strategic mind by studying the chess masters or dealing a hand of solo whist.

Michael Caine mixes himself a Solo Whist.

If you’re not partial to a hand of cards then why not head to your observatory and witness the celestial motion of the heavens and beyond.

Jimmy Stewart never liked telescopes.

Once you have contemplated the mysteries of the universe why not head from your observatory to the conservatory and contemplate the mysteries of this world.

Humphrey Bogart heads to his conservatory (AKA his humidor) where the humidity is always a constant 70%, just like Havana.

If you don’t like to swelter at the same humidity of the cigar you are currently smoking then why not head to the gardens for a refreshing drink and  a three piece suit.

Sean Conney is dissatisfied with his Mint Julep.

Then main point is, when you are as constantly engaged as many gentlemen are, you must find time to get back to the basics.  Failing that, enjoy a cigar with a few good lugs of your favourite Islay Scotch and recharge your gentlemanly batteries.

Clint Eastwood makes it his business to get some “alone” time.

So there you have it, until next time.

G.O Brixley

H.L Griffith

The Gentleman’s Party

Hello there,

I have recently re-emerged from Griffith Manor after a raucous new year celebration. The festivities over the past month have been full-blown, and it led me to consider the importance of a party or soiree in the gentleman’s social calendar. The parties a gentleman throws and attends are the crux of his social life. So here are some rules which should guide you through  the intricacies of the gentleman’s party.

Bring a date

Almost every engagement you will ever be invited to will encourage you bring a “plus-one”. Do not get this confused with your plus-fours (unless the party is held on a golf course, in which case you should bring both).

Sean Connery requested his date be photo-shopped out of this photo so there would be no distraction from his double-breasted jacket.

So bring along your wife or girlfriend, or if you are not currently spoken for, find a worthy gentle-lady and invite her along.

Bring a bottle of Scotch

Even if you are driving or have an early engagement the next day, you will be the most popular gentleman on the premises if you supply a smokey malt. And if you get seated next to a boring or offensive guest, you can polish it off yourself.

Winston Churchill gets stuck next to someone's poorly-chosen plus-one.

Have an anecdote and a party game

A well-told anecdote is the perfect icebreaker and can win you many friends. Likewise, suggesting a party game that everyone can play will make the party more fun and memorable.

Sean Connery's gaze slips downwards as he loses this round of table-less arm-wrestling.

The party game was, of course, invented by George Party Jnr. in 1789 when he inaugurated ‘unwrap the package’ – an X-rated game similar to modern day ‘musical chairs’. Which brings us to our next point.

Don’t shy away from romance

The party is an ideal time for the single gentlemen among us to become amorous. And it is the responsibility of the taken gentlemen to assist the unspoken for.

Sinatra kindly occupies a friend of the lady Sammy Davis Jnr is trying to seduce.

They will be thankful…

"You did good, Frank".

But when it comes to love, always be discrete.

An entire film crew of paparazzi intrude upon one of Cary Grant's private moments.

Make a speech

Even if it seems as though the host is not going to make a speech, every good party has an eloquent gentleman (this should be you) thanking the host, the guests and the (hopefully) ample Scotch supply.

The host of this party, John F. Kennedy, makes a speech thanking everyone for coming and explains what happened to all the men's invitations - he didn't send them.

And so with that, you should have the basics of party-going and party-hosting.

Humphrey Bogart knew how to get into the party spirit.

Until next time,

HL Griffith

The gentleman’s New Year’s resolutions 2012

Hello there,

Once again the earth has made a full rotation around the sun without being destroyed by comets, aliens or Matthew McConaughey.  As such, we here at The Gentleman would like to congratulate all our readers for making it into this New Year and not getting sucked through a wormhole style vortex into the past.

To get you back into the gentlemanly mood after the indiscretions of your recent celebrations we thought we would share our gentleman’s resolutions with you to inspire you, tempt you and to take your mind off the fact that Matthew McConaughey was not sucked through a wormhole style vortex into the past.

Your typical new year's eve celebrations.

1. Learn to act like William Shatner.  As a gentleman you should constantly be trying to add new strings to your bow, however when you’re not fixing your violin try as many new things as possible, like honing your acting skills to the level of William Shatner.

William Shatner demonstrates the emotion 'Spanish displeasure' flawlessly in his spare time.

2. Sojourn to the beach.  If your 2011 was anything like ours here at The Gentleman then you need to recharge your gentlemanly batteries from all those martini soirees and international cigar conferences by heading to a beach somewhere for some martinis and cigars.

Sean Connery takes some time off his busy schedule of filming on location in the Bahamas to go on holiday to the Bahamas.

3. Wear more tweed.  Why not?

Cary Grant wasn't the most fashionable man of all time because he didn't wear tweed. In fact it was the exact opposite.

4. Punch a Nazi.  The arch nemesis of us gentleman needs to be dealt with and what better way to do so than to knock one of them unconscious with an old one-two to the cranium.

Although it's not necessary, try punching them whilst on the back of a tank for added flair. Harrison Ford demonstrates above.

5. Get back on your bike.  You don’t want to run the mileage in your Aston Martin DB5 too high, so why not substitute your shorter trips with some fresh air on your bicycle?

Humphrey Bogart shows how to ride a bicycle with the nonchalance of a true gentleman.

6. Say yes to things.  If you want to get the most out of life, say yes to things that you usually wouldn’t.  If William Shatner hadn’t said yes to recording a spoken word album we would never have gotten his rendition of Rocket Man and that is a world I wouldn’t want to live in.

Try to emulate the positive attitude of Sean Connery.

So there you have it.

G.O. Brixley

A gentleman’s summer activities

Hello there,

For anyone living in the southern hemisphere or for all those gentlemen who will be migrating south from the cold northern winter, you may be aware that tomorrow begins three deliciously peaty summer months.  However there are many activities to pass the summer months that aren’t exclusively smoking cigars and drinking Scotch (although these are included in all the activities).

Get off your desktop and get outside during the summer months.

Riding a bicycle is a great way to get some fresh air whilst smoking a cigar.  The bicycle is a good mode of transportation for getting to a picnic, casual garden party or to do a lap of France.

The Beatles would ride from performance to performance on bicycles and just look how happy they are about it.

The bicycle is also good transportation to your friendly biweekly tennis tournament.  However if you are still recovering pulling your back after getting stuck in the bunker on the 4th, well then summer is also the perfect time to watch sport.

Clark Gable recovers from a golf injury by watching some tennis using his patented 'thousand yard stare'.

After you’ve filled your sports quota why not relax to some soothing music.  A young person told me just yesterday that they could play music off their electric typewriting machine, but I don’t see the point since I have a fully functioning record player, the vinyl to go with it and a Hollywood A-lister to select the songs.

Audrey Hepburn choose an adequate summer playlist at Castle Brixley.

Also Summer is the season to let bygones be bygones.  Why not make amends with a former friend, reconnect with people long forgotten, and challenge your arch nemesis to a shooting competition.

Sean Connery is offerend an olive branch by arch nemesis, Largo. Connery won the shooting contest, stole Largo's girl, foiled his nuclear ransom plot and killed him. I suggest if you're in Connery's black book you stay away this summer.

If you have no enemies then why not get some fresh sea air, it could be just what the doctor ordered (if your doctor is also a Sea Captain).  The beach is an opportune time to recharge your batteries with the ‘Three Ss’, sun, sea and Scotch (preferably a Laphroaig, since it is matured in barrels next to the sea for added flavour)

Cary Grant gets some fresh ocean air and some much needed sun on his face.

The main point of Summer is to relax and enjoy the nice weather to it’s fullest, with a Scotch in one hand and a cigar in the other.

When Errol Flynn wasn't filming or in jail, he was relaxing as only Errol Flynn could, after he patented it.

So there you have it, you’ll not go wanting for activities this summer.

G.O. Brixley

 

The Gentleman’s Movember II

Hello there,

As you are probably aware, it is now the second week of the charity month of Movember. Movember is where men who were previously moustache-less grow one to raise funds. But a gentleman like yourself may well already have a moustache. If this is the case, you may raise funds in Movember by threatening to shave off your well-established upper-lip hair. In my experience, no gentlelady wants his gentleman to be moustache-less, and no other gentleman wants to see the wanton destruction of a well-groomed moustache destroyed.

Tom Selleck martyred his moustache to remind everyone of their importance. The clippings were sold to an anonymous bidder and now reside in Griffith Manor.

As you were reminded last year, Movember does mean that many non-gentlemen (indeed, some gentleman imposters) will relent in shaving their upper lip. This makes it very important for you to craft your moustache into a gentlemanly being.

Oh dear God.

When conversing with another man with a moustache, you should be able to tell whether this man is a moustache-wearing gentleman, or some bogan growing one just because their ‘buddies’ did or for free hamburgers (which, for those of you internationally, are on offer in Australia).

Albert Einstein, despite being German-born, refused to eat hamburgers during Movember.

The latter are people who have little regard for the institution of the moustache. They also think a moustache looks good with a blue singlet. Which, incidentally, is punishable by forcible moustache-shaving in many countries.

Jeff Goldblum cultivated this moustache for a role he's playing in an upcoming movie. The role is of a droll scientist who saves everyone (but with a moustache this time).

As a gentleman, you are well-aware that a moustache is best complimented by a collared shirt and the musk of scotch.

But some still occasionally forget. Clooney was made to drink a whole quarter-cask of blended Scotch at the Reform Club for this misdemeanour.

Furthermore, the beneficiaries of the Movember cause are worthy. Specifically people suffering from prostate cancer and depression. Each gentleman may encounter these things in his life. On another note, you may also wants to donate to charities which help those suffering due to excessive Scotch drinking, excessive cigar smoking and syphilis.

Ian Botham pledges money to the Movember telethon with this leaked version of the iPhone 5.

When you wear a moustache through Movember and raise money for these causes, you can take the moral high-ground over anyone who refuses to participate.

William Shatner chastizes this man for wearing neither a moustache nor or anything else.

So there is literally no excuse to not grow your moustache this month.

If it's good enough for both Sean Connery and the Queen, then it's good enough for you and I.

Until next time,

HL Griffith

The gentleman’s recognition

Hello there,

Since the so called ‘award season’ is upon us once again like a thirsty gentleman on an aged Scotch collection, I have decided to inform you about the recognition that you will receive in being a gentleman.

Cary Grant (left) gives Jimmy Stewart (right) the award for best doppleganger.

Although we gentleman do our gentlemanly thing for the greater good and not to be awarded trinkets, it is sometimes nice to have something to go in your awards cabinet (or the glass fronted humidor that ran out of cigars after your last soiree).

Michael Caine, Roger Moore, Kevin Klein and Sean Connery win an award for best tuxedo baton relay. The award they won is behind them.

The awards that you may receive as a gentleman will be given to you for any number of reasons that include but are not limited to, being able to act better than everyone, being able to croon better than everyone and being the best dressed person in the room (even though you weren’t first in).

The greatest actor and the greatest crooner of all time. Luckily Kanye West was not around to spoil this moment.

When receiving the award it is important to remember to have a speech prepared.  You should try to have the speech memorised (especially if you’re an actor) however it is always handy to have it backed up on paper in case you pour your Scotch a little too liberally.

Sean Connery with the award for outstanding ability to carry a giant award.

In your acceptance speech the key things to remember are that you didn’t expect to win, everyone you were up against should have gotten the award instead and that everyone who helped you along the way should feel they are a part of the award.  If you like, you can also thank your chosen deity be it Jesus, Oden or Merlin.

Clint Eastwood won two Academy Awards for having one facial expression in every movie he has ever been in (expression shown above).

If you concentrate your gentlemanly studies to a more scientific, literary or harmonious field then you can expect to win a Nobel Prize at least once in your life.  Of course the Nobel Prize was named after the first recipient of the award, Alfred Nobel.

Alfred Nobel won the Nobel Prize for having a prize named after him (also for the best pensive pose in an armchair).

So even though we gentleman don’t want recognition for the tireless hours of gentlemanly pursuits we do each and every day, we should just take the awards and be thankful, and besides there is no better reason to wear a tuxedo than to an awards show.

Harrison Ford wins an award for hardest award to accept without dying.

So there you have it.

G.O. Brixley

Fighting Nazis Part 2: Being Captured

Hello there,

To continue our informative guide on fighting Nazis we shall begin on lesson two, being captured.  Now you may think that this is an odd lesson to learn but it is inevitable that you will be captured by Nazis at least once.  In fact when fighting any ungentlemanly foe you will no doubt get captured and therefore this information is vital.

Clint Eastwood fails a Nazi test to pose stupidly for this photo. He was captured immediately after this picture.

Once you have completed Part 1 of fighting Nazis and have been captured by the Nazis you will most likely be put into a cell of some sort.  Nazis didn’t invent cells but they did know how to put people in them, usually through the door (sometimes by a secret chute).

Roger Moore in one of the more luxurious cells that a gentleman can find himself in. Here he loses a game of Rock, Gun, Dom Perignon.

There are different levels of capture that the forces of evil (I include any ungentlemanly opponents here except Matthew McConaughey, he’s in a league of his own) can subject you to.  If you are wearing a tuxedo at the time of your capture you will probably be locked up in a five star room with a full wardrobe and then be subject to dinner with your nemesis.  This may sound all well and good but the cosier the cell the more ingenious the way you will be killed.

Sean Connery is about to be played like a record by this gigantic needle. Although he escaped our top scientists have surmised that he would have played a cover of the James Bond Theme with bagpipes.

If you are captured in gentlemanly casual attire such as chinos and a blazer you can still expect to have an elaborate death.  These can range from being blown apart by jet engines to being eaten by exotic animals.

Roger Moore wrestles with an anaconda in his spare time before being fed to some exotic animal.

If you are captured in military fatigues then you will ultimately become a prisoner of war.  Although this law isn’t always abided by, the Nazis should allow you to take two things into the cell with you.  If you take Steve McQueen’s advice, and you should since he is a gentleman, those items should be a baseball mitt and ball.

Steve McQueen slowly erodes the wall of his cell by bouncing a baseball against it. The Nazis never saw it coming (although they didn't understand the intricacies of baseball).

The final dress code that a gentleman can be found in (and usually is) is a Nazi uniform, since we generally get captured while infiltrating.  In these circumstances the Nazis will do any number of things but usually it involves taking your top off and oiling you up.

Nemoy and Shatner after being caught infiltrating the Nazis. Shatner foresaw this and brought his own oil. Logical.

However if your opponents aren’t Nazis be prepared to be either drugged with dark magic or made to play Russian Roulette with Christopher Walken.

Harrison Ford chokes on a low grade Scotch blend (probably Johnny Walker Red) before being hypnotised by Thuggee priests. In these circumstances make sure to have child sidekick of Asian descent.

The main purpose of being captured (apart from the elaborate deaths) is to try to evoke some ungentlemanly behaviour.  This is the most insidious part of being captured.  However you won’t have to worry too much about that since as gentlemen we are unwavering and unyielding to any form of torture.

Although they didn't allow Michael Caine to shower, shave or wear a tie he was still a gentleman, they couldn't take that away from him (also the way he wore his hat and sipped his tea).

However don’t be dismayed by all this talk of capture, torture and death because just as surely as you will be captured, you will also be freed or escape via jet pack.  ”How does one do this” you ask?  Well you will have to make sure you don’t get captured before Part 3 of Fighting Nazis comes out.

Sorry Cary, you'll just have to wait until Part 3 is published to escape your bonds.

So there you have it.

G.O. Brixley

The gentleman’s communication

Hello there,

Since the dawn of gentlemen (445BC {Before Connery}) and even before that, during the formative stages of gentlemen when Cro-Magnon cavemen were rolling boulders away from their cave openings for their significant other, gentleman have strived for different ways to communicate with each other over long distances.

Don Adams used to communicate to people by listening to their shoes. Don't judge someone until you've walked a mile in their shoes, or listened to one of their shoes' anecdotes.

Before Griffith and I invented the telephone and gave it to Alexander Graham Bell as a birthday present, there had been many forms of long distance communication.  These have included flags, smoke (communicating by smoking gigantic cigars), the letter, the telegram and tying a note to a rock and hurling it through the recipients window (discontinued method).

Alexander Graham Bell in carbonite.

Communication is an integral part of a gentleman’s business.  Be it receiving a soiree invitation via airmail and then sending your rsvp via telegram then only to thank the person for a wonderful evening over the telephone the next day, communication aids every step.

Groucho Marx writes the first ever 'text message' on this lady's back. She would then deliver the message and the recipient could send a message back to Groucho who would then take the message out to dinner.

The most gentlemanly form of communication is of course the humble letter.  For your most personal of correspondence you would handwrite the letter, however for typical day-to-day use it is fine to dictate a letter to your secretary whilst smoking a pipe and practising your putting into a cup.

Michael Caine pens a letter to a close friend in his vinyl library.

However if you want to skip some of the formalities that a written letter provides and if time is of the essence, then telephonic communication is your best bet.  Simply inform the operator who you would like to speak with and they will connect you forthwith.  Not in  your house?  Don’t worry, there are telephone stations in public now that can be used for a small fee.

Sean Connery uses a phone connected to the forest floor to contact his agent and agree to a quick brunch before his Sunday drive.

The best thing about a telephone is that you can speak directly to any person you wish to without delay and in the comfort of your favourite seat in your library (the one next to a roaring fire).

Cary Grant purchased a phone alright but he forgot to get a chair with which to sit in.

Today however there are even more ways in which to communicate.  Wireless phones, electronic mail and even bat signals serve as modern forms of long distance communication to the everyday gentleman.  The other day I was even informed about a system called “twitter” which can best be described as a telegram that gets sent to numerous people who don’t want it.

Groucho marx worked out a way to fight Nazis and send out invitations at the same time.

However I was informed by a young person that ‘twitter’ can in fact be used for good as well as the banal and therefore I hired this young person to set up a ‘twitter’ account for us here at The Gentleman.  Since we don’t know how to use it we simply write down what we wish our followers to read on a telegram which gets sent London before being posted via Royal Mail to Sean Connery’s house where he okays it before sending it to Cary Grant’s office ‘out tray’ where it is picked up by a young person and digitised onto twitter.  Simple.

Never owning a computer, Gene Kelly and Frank Sinatra listen to Bing Crosby sing the latest TheGentlemanBlg "tweet" down the phone line.

Therefore if you would like to be on the recieving end of this process simply “follow” us at “thegentlemanblg” or go to the bottom of our homepage and click the “follow” link.

So there you have it.

G.O. Brixley

The Winter Gentleman

Hello there,

For those of us in the antipodean hemisphere, it has become all too apparent that winter is upon us. Here I will outline the five most important items a gentleman must have to survive the colder months.

Scarf

A gentleman should have a trusty scarf. This has the dual purpose of both keeping your neck warm and also as a makeshift weapon if your arch-nemesis attacks you while you’re strolling along a cliff edge.

No one would dare attack Sean Connery now that he's armed with both a scarf and his hard-cover autobiography.

You can also use your scarf to polish your spectacles, monocle, pipe, brogues or camera lens.

Paul Newman, just after using his scarf to polish his camera-shaped pipe.

Umbrella

A gentleman should always be prepared for rain (and the requisite associated musical number). Both involve an umbrella.

Gene Kelly was over the moon when I taught him the proper way to use an umbrella. If you're wondering who he is in this photo, I've written his name in cursive next to him.

For more information on umbrellas, please check out The Gentleman’s Umbrella. You may even think of employing a wood-smith to install a compartment into the handle to conceal an emergency supply of scotch. Which brings me to my next point.

Hip Flask

If your stage-coach gets held up and cannot take you home from the theater one evening, what are you going to do? You will be as bored as a guy in a Swiss patent office if you wait for a new coach. You may have to venture home on foot or take some form of public transport. To keep you company, you should have a dram of your favourite single-malt on hand. With only emergency amounts concealed in your umbrella handle, you should also have a hip flask.

Sammy Davis Jnr. about to take a swig from his microphone-shaped hip flask. He is also singing to the crowd with a cigarette-shaped microphone.

Make sure you top your hip flask up as soon as you return home, as to never be caught dry.

Warm Coat

Of course you need a coat. You knew that. In fact you probably already have one. But there are some specifications that you need to make sure are built in. Your coat should be mostly (preferably entirely) wool and have inside breast pockets. This is where you keep your third backup scotch (after your hip flask and umbrella), important letters, envelopes, jade-figurines (for bartering with international ancient artifact merchants) and a hand-gun (for when you get on the merchant’s bad side and need to save an attractive lady, which is inevitable. This often involves traveling to the subcontinent).

Michael J. Fox is handed a letter (straight from a typical 1950s gentleman's breast pocket). Too bad Fox didn't have an umbrella, scarf or a hip flask.

Well-stocked humidor

It is a direct bi-product of winter that more scotch is consumed. Its warming qualities and (presumable) abundance in your place of residence make it perfect for the winter gentleman. Of course, a direct bi-product of drinking scotch is smoking cigars. This means that your humidor needs to be topped up immediately to see you through the cold.

This is not just a picture of a cigar and a glass of scotch. It is also a rigourous mathematical formula. And I should know, I studied the mathematics of gentleman at Oxford in the '40s.

I studied the mathematics of gentleman under the tutelage of M.S. Birch at Oxford and came up with this equality as part of my doctorate.

M.S. Birch, seen here in one of the only known photos of him, was one of the hardest working professors at Oxford. He died of a combination of liver failure and lung cancer.

Until next time,

H.L. Griffith