My K2

My junior year of highschool I was in the market for a new snowboard. I heard by word of mouth that there were some kids at school selling boards for way cheap, so I talked to one of them to get the scoop.

Kyle (whose name has been changed for his protection): "$100"
Me: "Wow- for a new K2?"
Kyle: "Yep!"
Me: "Did you parents just buy you a new one or something?"
Kyle: "No- see we go to resorts and steal these while people are eating lunch."
Me: "Scandalous. I'm in."

So I went home and told my mom that I was going to save up to buy Kyle's old K2. "It's only $100", I told her. I guess the prospect of a new snowboard when I was currently still riding my Burton Elite 140 which I got in 7th grade, was too much. The temptation was too great. Plus it was that black one with the neon pink and yellow paint splashes.

Well I gave it some thought. Probably had a honesty lesson in seminary or something. And I decided not to buy the stolen snowboard.

A few days later, Kyle asked me if I still wanted a board. He said the K2 had been sold, but he could get me another if I wanted. I told him maybe later, but that I didn't have the money. Yes- I took the lying approach instead of standing up and saying he shouldn't steal other people's boards while they ate lunch. He kind of grinned. I figured he knew the real reason.

I found out why Kyle was grinning. On my birthday. Disaster. I open all my presents, and then my mom has this smile on her face. She brings me out a wrapped present which is obviously a snowboard. I get excited. I open it. It's a K2 with neon pink and yellow paint splashes.

Me: "Wow! This is the EXACT kind that Kyle was going to sell me!"
Mommy: (bursting with joy) "That IS the one Kyle was going to sell you!"
Me: "$@#%!!"

So yeah- my mom bought me a hot snowboard. Kyle had quite a laugh in my mom's expense the next day.

I kept the board and used it for 3-4 years. I didn't even tell my mom about it until just a few years ago. However- I did end up giving it for free to a yound kid in my neighborhood who really wanted to get into snowboarding, but didn't have the money for a board.

That act of charity cancels all the evil behind it out right?