Baller Hallpass Posted June 27, 2020 Baller Share Posted June 27, 2020 To my youngest brother, this is the only thing he would want from my estate. This is my Maha ski. I saved up my money in the mid seventies and bought it used from a neighbor. It' has a huge sliver missing from the top right side. Honestly, it's been so many years, that I can't remember if I did the damage, or if it was there when I bought it. The ski probably has minimum value. In November of last year I was diagnosed with cancer. That's fine. They caught it early. I will be ok. But, as you do when you have cancer, I began to put together my will and organize my affairs. I reached out to each of my brothers and asked if there was anything of mine that they would like if I was to pass. I'm not a rich man, but I have done OK. I have some things of value, and I have some things that I inherited from our parents. My youngest brother is 13 years younger than I am. I'm not sure if he was born when I bought that ski. He couldn't have been more than 3 or 4 years old when I last skied on it. He can ski a little, and I do mean a little. He's not very involved in the sport. Much to my surprise, he told me that if my wife and I both passed at the same time, he'd be honored to raise our daughter. Else, the only thing I own, that he wants, is this ski. Apparently, he remembers me skiing on it. He says it was one of the coolest things he remembers when I lived at home. I'm off work next week, and I plan to deliver the ski to him. Why wait till you're dead, right? Who would have known that this ski meant more to him than to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Edmund Posted June 27, 2020 Baller Share Posted June 27, 2020 There is no way I could put a dollar value on that. It's great that you are giving him the ski now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jhughes Posted June 27, 2020 Baller Share Posted June 27, 2020 Awesome story Brian, thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller mmskiboat Posted June 27, 2020 Baller Share Posted June 27, 2020 Great story thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller cougfan Posted June 27, 2020 Baller Share Posted June 27, 2020 @Hallpass when my mom passed away 2 years ago she made a list of all the things that she had that she wanted to go to certain people. She was a very organized person! That is so cool what you are doing. Best wishes to you on your fight. God speed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Jetsetr Posted June 27, 2020 Baller Share Posted June 27, 2020 Who could POSSIBLY dislike this post? WTF...should be ashamed of themselves... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller immikerowley Posted June 27, 2020 Baller Share Posted June 27, 2020 Very cool. Savour the moment. All the best with your health BABE’S Boat Care ★ California Ski Ranch ★ Connelly ★ Denali ★ Goode ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft MasterLine ★ PerfSki ★ Radar ★ Rodics Innovation ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller PatM Posted June 27, 2020 Baller Share Posted June 27, 2020 I have my older brother's Maha of the same vintage hanging in my basement. Pretty much the same sentiment. I remember him getting the ski and thinking it was the coolest looking ski ever. He hasn't skied in years and he wanted out of his closet. Not as touching of a story, because it was more about the ski than him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Chef23 Posted June 28, 2020 Baller Share Posted June 28, 2020 My Dad had one of those in the 70s I forget what year. Great story I am glad you are good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller KRoundy Posted June 29, 2020 Baller Share Posted June 29, 2020 No, I’m not crying. There is a lot of dust in the air in here. What a great story. Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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