I don't want to sound like George Bailey, but I got the realization that I am the luckiest man in the world.
I have a great wife, and two very smart and loving sons. I have friends that are closer than family. I have my health.
Although I only ski about once or twice a year, I got ski boots from my wife this year. They fit better than anything I have rented.
Speaking of fitting, I got myself another Bates Leather jacket. I've had my Bates Highwayman since 1991, and decided to another get another one just for hot weather. At first I was going to get the FoxCreek preforated jacket, but went with a Bates SuperVent with added zipper vents in the arms. I got it in chocolate brown. It comes with armor in the shoulders and elbows, and a lined inside pocket. I went in several months ago and had them measure me sitting on my bike. Then I went back in a week ago and had a fitting while sitting on the bike. They do great work, the fit is,.... well just what I expected for something that is tailor made. Although I got it made for hot weather with all the vents, they made it to fit over my heated vest, so it can be worn year 'round.
Sorry for the lousy pics, but I was in a hurry.