Something really important. I could really use some help.

Totes_Magotes

Totes_Magotes

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So here's the deal. Christmas is almost here and so far it hasn't been quite going as my family had hoped and dreamed. Normally we all get season passes to The Canyons (park city) but due to our current "situation" that's not really a possibilty. You see, as for everyone, money is tight around here and a ski pass isn't normally on my parents very top of priorities, so my mom decided just to lay low this year and let me, my dad, and my brother all ski this year. Well then a suprise came, my dad's company went out of business, and not only does that leave him without a job for a little, but it also leaves him without health insurance. And health insurance was very important to him during a back surgery he had planned for 2010. So things started going out of control: My mom had to start running the family business on her own becuase my dad had to go in for an urgent, major (and experimental) back surgery before insurance ceased, and my brother had to move in with us because he lost his job just around the same time as my dad. Not to mention I may have possibly gotten into a little scuffle with the law in which I had to hire a $1000 lawyer to fend off. So after all is said and done, the only person in my whole family with a ski pass is me, and only because i work a slightly dead end job and saved up for it. Now as you can imagine, my dad is barely recovering from the shock of sudden surgery, my mom is in a stress induced lifestyle in which she can't go a whole day without breaking down and having someone come comfort her, and my brother is just lost at the fact that he won't be skiing this year. My mom now has to work her second job on Christmas day to make a little extra to keep us going forcing us to have what she calls "a dismal and fake Christmas". This obviously breaks my heart just a little bit.

Now all i want to get my brother for Christmas this year is a ski pass to The Canyons, but I obviously don't have enought money (costs $519) and my parents can't even pay for it. They said to quit saving up my money because once i get enough, the season would be over.

And this is why I come to you NS. I need a hope, anyway possible, that i can get some break on a season pass. I've been saving up for him but only have $200. I just feel like it's exactly what my family needs to boost up in moral just a little bit. I don't know if any of you have encountered this before, or maybe know some people, but I just come with the slightest bit of hope that a miracle could happen and I suprise my family with a pass for my brother on that Christmas morning.
 
no hate intended and it sounds like your in a pretty shitty situation
BUT
why doesnt your brother just get another job? mcdonalds and wal mart are both hiring.
 
No hate intended, vibes for your situation.
But.. you want to boost your family moral by buying your bro a ski pass? It seems that you just want someone to ski with? Surely if you wanna boost morale buy something for the whole family? Take em on a day out or something and you'll spend a lot less than 500bucks on that. Your parents will be a lot more appreciative if you buy a selfless thing...
 
dude i feel for you, been our family has had tough times as well. but there are people out there that are a lot worse off. people that wont have a christmas, they're the people that need support. be thankful for what you've got, your bro will understand.
 
Sorry you guys are in such a tough situation. My advice would be to have your brother look for a part-time job in Park City. Most stores in ski towns offer merchant passes to their employees. He would still have to buy his pass, but it would be less than retail. He could also get a job at the ski area and then he would get a free pass. I'm sure the main hiring is over, but they may still have some needs. Most large resorts hire people from outside the U.S. for a lot of their non-skiing on mountain positions, such as restaurant staff. This year it was almost impossible for resorts to get work visas for foreign workers, so they may still have needs. Good luck and I hope everything gets better for your family.
 
sorry for no clearification.. my brother lost his 'substantial' job.. since then he's gotten 2 part times that are just keeping him up with his car and trying to move out again, but not nearly enough for a ski pass. and no, i'm not aking for money. I was just wondering if there is anyone i could talk to about this or any possiblitly of getting a really discounted pass. And skiing in our family is a little more than people would think, it's just more of a tradition. I just thought it would take a little stress of 1. my brother cause he could get out and ski and 2. my mom to know that her sons are getting out to ski because i think that's what she wants most
 
shitty situation man, i would say look for a job that offers a discounted pass, or find a hobby that can make money. If you crochet 15 hats and sell them for $20 thats another $300 for the pass. hell you could probably make hemp necklaces and sell them to people in park city for $10. maybe try and sell a few items on craiglist, ebay, b/s/t etc... good luck dude.
 
I'm so sorry to hear about your situation! it's not your responsibility to make sure your brother has a ski pass for Christmas if your parents can't afford it. The fact that you save up 200$ in itself is incredibly kind and thoughtful. I don't know anything abut discounted passes,but I really feel for you and my thoughts are with you. In the grand scheme of things, look at it this way- this is just one "shitty" christmas. And the only reason it's shitty is because it's all relative to what you're used to. As soemone mentioned above, lots of people will wake up without a family member or presents or even a home this Christmas season. Keep your head up, be happy you're with your family, and have faith that next year will be better!!
 
If your biggest concern is buying a $519 ski pass, then your situation isn't that bad. I'm not trying to be a dick, but I will be real. My mom's side of the family is poor even during good times, so during bad times they are happy enough if they can pay for gas. You don't need a miracle, you can come up with the money if you try. Hard work usually pays off, not excuses. Once again, sorry, but you need to grow up.
 
i said it's something really important to me, i know it's not the end of this world. I understand that things could be 1000 times worse but i just wanted to do something really nice for my brother but i can see that it's not going to happen.

sorry i wasted everybody's time. Disregard this thread
 
Really man, its Christmas, people are losing their homes, people cant feed their families and you are worried about getting your brother a season pass? Get a grip man, sounds like you have it way better than most people in this country.
 
like i mentioned in a post 1 or 2 above yours. I never said it's the end all be all and christmas is ruined. i don't know what gave the impression that made my life sound like it was down the shitter or anything. I just figured since this is a ski website, maybe there are some ski people who know some bigger ski people that might be able to help me out. Don't worry, I "have a grip" but i just wanted to do a good thing. I understand that life could be alot more troubling, but i just want to make a life of someone i care about a little bit better. I'm sorry if you don't like that or something, but i'm just doing my best in my own little scenerio
 
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