Dingleberry Dan

Looking for some advice! I’ve been contemplating pulling the trigger on getting a boat, but can’t decide what would be best for how I’ll be using it. I live in north LA so would mostly be using it to bass fish in ponds, lakes, and rivers up here. However, I will also be taking the occasional trip to south LA to fish in the marsh. I’m looking for something relatively cheap, preferably <$15,000. I know this limits options, but I don’t need anything extravagant. Just something to get me on the water! What do yall think is a good route to go?

I wouldn’t mind seeing Curiel slide to center with Pearson in left and Brown in right. Defensively, it would be interesting to see how it held up but would be a big boost with the bats. Stanfield is fast as hell and has had his moments but he doesn't make me super comfortable behind the plate.

What is the best way to get home after the games these days? Walking off campus to find an Uber? I used to have the luxury of living on/near campus and would just walk home, but now I’m fighting the battle of having to get back to a hotel.

This is what I wanted to do initially, but is vermiculite crazy expensive or is it just me? All I can find are 8 quart bags that are $8+. To do 1/3 vermiculite in one 4x8’ raised bed would need a little more than 6 cubic feet of vermiculite (~$200 at least). Is my math totally off or is this just something I’m going to have to come to terms with?

Thanks for all the ideas and comments, they are very much appreciated. I think I have settled on making the beds with cinder blocks. It’s hard to pass up the price and longevity. Initially, I was pretty dead set on using cedar but it’s just so much more expensive and I don’t trust that they won’t rot in 3-5 years tops. I will try and remember to share some pictures once I get them built, if anyone is interested.

I have to admit, I’m most concerned with how the cinder block beds will look. But those pictures look pretty good!

How'd everyone do today?

Yeah, I think he was referring to the Kahuna.

I've done tons of research on them, but I have never seen one in person and there aren't any dealers anywhere close (all more than 5 hours away). What did you like/dislike about it that made you want to buy it (assuming they had one in stock)?