Bootlegging your way into college (2199 hits)
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Submitted by GroundHogSlayer (View user info) at 2005-04-13 12:39:46 EDT
My family (extended, not immediate) knows not to bullshit themselves about life. That's why my cousins, brother, and sister work so hard during summer cause of one thing...college. We all know deep down that we're just too poor to pay any $3,000+ a year tuition, and that the only way we can get out of this shit hole is college. Therefore, we work our asses off and don't spend hardly any of it.
Now, we're all above average smart. My two oldest cousins went to Morgantown on a free ride and they used the money they saved up for a nice place outside campus. My little sister is two years younger than me, and is doing work that kids in my grade are. She'll go on a free ride. Unfortunately my brother (two years older), one cousin (male, three years older), and I aren't smart enough for a free ride, so we know we have to work double time for it.
The three of us usually work for the lumber yard inside Bluefield. Just lifting crates, stacks of wood, and shit. We make a little more than minimum wage and have saved up a good deal. Last week, my cousin came over and told us that he got accepted to WVU with one year scholarship. Though it was a joyous occasion, I knew deep down that he did something else to get more money. There is no way he could pay for three years of college now. Not with this job.
After we threw him a little party, I confronted him about this. He just smiled and said...
Cousin: I had a connection for money.
Me: And didn't tell us?
Cousin: It ain't exactly...honorable.
Me: I don't give a shit. You know more than I do about how desperate we are. I'll take any path to get out of here and you know it.
Cousin: (chuckle) yeah I know. Alright man. Meet me at the end of your driveway next Saturday at 10:00...PM...and I'll bring you along, you'll get half the cut, and I need an extra hand.
Me: Can do.
Cousin: Does your dad still have the .38?
Me: The Smith and Wesson? Yeah, it's in his desk.
Cousin: Bring it along...
The idea of doing something that involved a pistol kind of startled me. Nevertheless, I met him at ten by my mailbox.
Cousin: Got the .38?
I shifted the heavy weapon in my coat pocket.
Me: Right here.
Cousin: Good...lets go.
Me: Where exactly are we going?
Cousin: Little place up on Hollow Bend Road.
Me: The Mayhem's house?
Cousin: Yep
Me: What are we doing there?
Cousin: Picking up a delivery.
At this point, I knew I should shut up. The Mayhem's were known for moonshining and that'd be the only reason to go by there. It all made since now; the gun, my cousin's truck that'd I had never seen, black clothing...we were going to bootleg.
The idea frightened me at first, because this was a serious crime, but then I calmed down and actually started to get excited. I was doing something totally gangster and getting paid a lot for it...I hoped.
After a half hours drive, Calvin (my cousin) pulled into the Mayhem driveway, stopped right in the middle of the road and shut off the truck.
Me: You know this is illegal.
Calvin: Only if we get caught.
Me: ...that makes a lot of since...
Calvin: ...Shut up, he's coming.
A large dark figure approached the truck on the driver's side. The shadow beckoned for Calvin to get out and come over. He obeyed and stepped out of the truck and walked over to the man. I don't know what I was expecting but I know that I was scared shitless. I'd never done this stuff before and had no idea of what to expect. I tilted me head a bit so I could hear the tone of the two men's conversation and it sounded very business like so I calmed down.
Few minutes later Calvin came back smiling but in a serious way.
Calvin: Get out of the truck and help me load it.
I jumped out and hurriedly ran around the truck to help load what seem to be two gallon barrels into the bed of the truck. And by saying "into" I mean...into the bed of the truck. There was a rise in the bed that we were able to open and place 20 barrels into comfortably. It looked very suspicious though, with a built in box in the bed.
Me: Umm....Calvin.
I shouldn't have said anything. Calvin was one step ahead of me, putting bags of mulch all around the box and filling up the bed. We were set.
Calvin: Were set. Hey...count this while we drive. Just to double check.
Calvin threw me a thick paper envelope that I peeled opened as I buckled up in the truck. Inside was money. Lots and lots of money.
Me: There's $1,000 dollars here.
Calvin: Hot damn. That'll be 500 for each of us.
I started to feel guilty, doing something illegal for money, but hey...you gotta do what you gotta do.
Calvin took some shortcuts that I had no idea existed and was on a main highway in no time. We were cruising at 60 and I was feeling comfortable with everything. I laid back to relax some of the tension I'd built up.
Calvin: Don't relax too much...cops know were coming.
Me:..what?
Calvin: This is a hot job. The cops know about it.
Me:...you're fucking me?
Calvin: (I shit you not look)
Me: Oh shit.
...to be continued
User Reviews
Submitted by DrunkenMercenary (user info) at 2005-04-13 19:46:47 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
Submitted by precision (user info) at 2005-04-13 13:13:20 (#)
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You know I'm a geek when I see bootleg, and think of CD's....
Submitted by ramrod (user info) at 2005-04-13 16:26:13 EDT (#)
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ahh shit. my bad
Submitted by ramrod (user info) at 2005-04-13 16:25:32 EDT (#)
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Submitted by loki (user info) at 2005-04-13 14:19:49 (#)
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ok, keep going but Adam is right about the financial aid thing
Well, sort of. Try http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ instead.
Submitted by MrWillard (user info) at 2005-04-13 15:34:05 EDT (#)
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Country roads
Take me home
To the plaaace, where I belooooooong
West Virginia
Mountain Byway
Take me hoooooome
Country Roadssssss
John FUCKING Denver
Submitted by Sarcasticus (user info) at 2005-04-13 15:05:48 EDT (#)
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I'm eagerly anticipating the conclusion
Submitted by CaptainThorns (user info) at 2005-04-13 14:28:20 EDT (#)
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Not bad.
But I call shenanigans.
Submitted by munkeypants (user info) at 2005-04-13 14:27:47 EDT (#)
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there are plenty of mistake in here but this may turn into something interesting.
Submitted by JonnyX (user info) at 2005-04-13 14:24:40 EDT (#)
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Submitted by DarthFaded (user info) at 2005-04-13 14:03:53 (#)
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You should have ended this with Rosco P. Coltrane chasing them in to forcing jumping the "crick" and then freeze frame half way through the jump...
"Looks like dem Duke Boys, got more than they bargained for"
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haha, yes!
Submitted by loki (user info) at 2005-04-13 14:19:49 EDT (#)
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ok, keep going but Adam is right about the financial aid thing
Submitted by Duke_Diggler (user info) at 2005-04-13 14:07:17 EDT (#)
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not bad, cant wait to read the rest
Submitted by DarthFaded (user info) at 2005-04-13 14:03:53 EDT (#)
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You should have ended this with Rosco P. Coltrane chasing them in to forcing jumping the "crick" and then freeze frame half way through the jump...
"Looks like dem Duke Boys, got more than they bargained for"
Submitted by apollo88 (user info) at 2005-04-13 13:44:24 EDT (#)
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so, approxiamtely how many mayonnaise sammiches do you eat per day?
Submitted by BLITZKREIG_BOB (user info) at 2005-04-13 13:24:53 EDT (#)
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I'm starting to think that this is an alter.
Submitted by precision (user info) at 2005-04-13 13:13:20 EDT (#)
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You know I'm a geek when I see bootleg, and think of CD's....
Submitted by InkyFingers (user info) at 2005-04-13 13:10:12 EDT (#)
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Fun AND creative
Submitted by Adamdidit2u (user info) at 2005-04-13 13:09:00 EDT (#)
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You know if your family is poor the government has a thing called financial aid.
http://www.fasfa.edu
Going in-state you're practically assured your entire tuition paid. You might have to pay it back, but not before you get your degree.
Also I've been to Morgantown, my younger brother goes there. What a shithole. Get the fuck out while you can.
Submitted by indoninja (user info) at 2005-04-13 13:08:41 EDT (#)
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Is this supposed to be true?
I can't see there being that much money, or police attention in bootlegging anymore?
Submitted by knucklesnelson (user info) at 2005-04-13 13:08:31 EDT (#)
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white lightning
Submitted by Crystle (user info) at 2005-04-13 13:04:20 EDT (#)
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AAARRGGHH ! MUST know what comes next! Dispite misspellings, I'm on the edge of my seat....
Submitted by shark25 (user info) at 2005-04-13 12:59:25 EDT (#)
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When do Bo and Luke make the save in the General Lee?
Submitted by GroundHogSlayer (user info) at 2005-04-13 12:55:34 EDT (#)
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not gonna post the rest until tomorrow...sorry
Submitted by Jungle_Jimanee (user info) at 2005-04-13 12:51:48 EDT (#)
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Submitted by Areis (user info) at 2005-04-13 12:49:15 (#)
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so hurry and finish it already
Submitted by badassmofo (user info) at 2005-04-13 12:50:00 EDT (#)
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Very good story.
Write more, I am waiting.
Submitted by Areis (user info) at 2005-04-13 12:49:15 EDT (#)
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so hurry and finish it already
Submitted by CLAIRE1 (user info) at 2005-04-13 12:46:54 EDT (#)
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Can not wait for the second installment!
Submitted by NotSteve (user info) at 2005-04-13 12:44:56 EDT (#)
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