My Dad accidentally left town with DH's favorite sportcoat...

[Anonymous]

and then proceeded to wear it on business trips across the country (he was visiting us en route to a bunch of meetings and left his sportcoat -- which is the same color-- in our house). He is at least 75 pounds heavier than DH although they are the same height. I feel like this was wrong of my father to do and basically yelled at him about it. His response --- what did you want me to do? I didn't have mine.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:and then proceeded to wear it on business trips across the country (he was visiting us en route to a bunch of meetings and left his sportcoat -- which is the same color-- in our house). He is at least 75 pounds heavier than DH although they are the same height. I feel like this was wrong of my father to do and basically yelled at him about it. His response --- what did you want me to do? I didn't have mine.

Why didn't you Fed Ex him his jacket?

[Anonymous]

I can't imagine yelling at my parents for anything.

Why don't you proceed to a civilized exchange of coats via one of our excellent postal carriers?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:and then proceeded to wear it on business trips across the country (he was visiting us en route to a bunch of meetings and left his sportcoat -- which is the same color-- in our house). He is at least 75 pounds heavier than DH although they are the same height. I feel like this was wrong of my father to do and basically yelled at him about it. His response --- what did you want me to do? I didn't have mine.

He made a mistake and made do. He should apologize for the mistake.

You were out of line for yelling at him.

[Anonymous]

Wow, yelling at him over a sport coat? If it means that much to you, ship him his coat and pay for shipping yours.

[Anonymous]

[Anonymous]

OP here: ok thanks for the replies, I get it and will apologize. My dad didn't realize the mistake until he was walking out the door of a hotel in another city for a meeting and then wasn't sure where he left his coat in our house so it took me a while to find his coat.

I also had a sick newborn and a sick toddler at home so doing so wasn't at the top of my priority list.

[Anonymous]

Why do you care if he wore your husband's jacket? Are you afraid he was going to do a Chris Farley split? Are you afraid he'd stink it up? I don't understand why you give a care.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:and then proceeded to wear it on business trips across the country (he was visiting us en route to a bunch of meetings and left his sportcoat -- which is the same color-- in our house). He is at least 75 pounds heavier than DH although they are the same height. I feel like this was wrong of my father to do and basically yelled at him about it. His response --- what did you want me to do? I didn't have mine.

I agree with your dad. What did you want him to do? Also why would you yell at your father? Also why didn't you send him his sportcoat?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Why do you care if he wore your husband's jacket? Are you afraid he was going to do a Chris Farley split? Are you afraid he'd stink it up? I don't understand why you give a care.

I feel sorry for OPs dad. Also I kept thinking this as I read her post:

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here: ok thanks for the replies, I get it and will apologize. My dad didn't realize the mistake until he was walking out the door of a hotel in another city for a meeting and then wasn't sure where he left his coat in our house so it took me a while to find his coat.

I also had a sick newborn and a sick toddler at home so doing so wasn't at the top of my priority list.

I am glad you are going to apologize to your father.

[Anonymous]

Why do these men have only one coat?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Why do these men have only one coat?

Nobody said that. Dad was traveling and only had the one with him. It's DH's favorite. I assume that both have other coats.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here: ok thanks for the replies, I get it and will apologize. My dad didn't realize the mistake until he was walking out the door of a hotel in another city for a meeting and then wasn't sure where he left his coat in our house so it took me a while to find his coat.

I also had a sick newborn and a sick toddler at home so doing so wasn't at the top of my priority list.

That makes lots of things more frustrating than they should be. Hang in there, OP. I am sure your Dad understands.

[Anonymous]

Your dad sounds weird. Why didn't he call and tell you "hey, I accidentally took DHs coat."