Doesn't sound like a pity to me....I know what you mean but sounds like he loved you bunches!
Too funny about "aging" new jackets! lol
btw, Rudy's (San Antonio) WET brisket is my very favorite BBQ.
only in TX could you get away with advertising your BBQ joint as:
"THE WORST BBQ IN TEXAS!"
Rudy's has gotten RICH on that motto.
free dixie,sw