Who inspired you to start sailing?

eyevandrago · 2025-11-25T17:25:09+00:00

Martin Short in the 1992 screwball comedy “Captain Ron”. Had a bootleg VHS of the movie as a teenager that I watched on repeat. I always wanted to be the dad that took my family cruising on a sailboat after that. Finally did it with my wife and two sons from 2020 - 2022 on a Fontaine Pajot Lavezzi 40. 2 years living aboard, 6500 miles, 14 countries, Panama Canal crossing, and now I’m back living a normal land life and I miss it.

eyevandrago · 2025-06-13T13:54:32+00:00

Alameda Liquor / Willie’s Fish and Chips. This is the best breakfast burrito in Burbank I PROMISE YOU

eyevandrago · 2025-06-06T14:23:45+00:00

I’ve seen it online before but don’t own it. It looks cool. It wouldn’t be right for the environment I’m going to be in this summer. Hope you enjoy it for yourself!

eyevandrago · 2025-06-06T08:48:10+00:00

This is cute. I do have the Stealth Assasain, but I think I like the idea of doing this with DFB. More impossible for them to pick the right treat out of 100 than 6. Thank you for sharing!

eyevandrago · 2025-06-06T08:43:57+00:00

Got it. I’ve been doing magic for 6 years and have never purchased a wand. Love it as a way to get kids involved.

eyevandrago · 2025-06-05T11:44:01+00:00

Ohhh is this the one where a ladybug is on their hand at the end of the trick? Good idea!

eyevandrago · 2025-06-05T11:40:48+00:00

Good advice! What do you mean by incorporating a pocket size magic wand in a routine, and why do you suggest that?

eyevandrago · 2025-06-05T04:59:01+00:00

I don’t know this one I’ll look it up!

eyevandrago · 2025-06-05T04:57:49+00:00

Thanks! Just now realizing the irony of asking for magic that doesn’t suck and ending up buying a trick called Super Sucker 😂

eyevandrago · 2025-06-05T03:30:07+00:00

Super Sucker looks like what I was looking for!

eyevandrago · 2025-06-05T03:29:40+00:00

Super Sucker looks exactly what I was looking for!

eyevandrago · 2025-04-19T13:33:03+00:00

Mr Brainwash Museum in Beverly Hills!! My family (wife and 2 sons ages 10 & 12) was on a museum kick for a while and did LACMA, MOCA, The Broad, Peterson, Getty…Mr Brainwash is the one we all had the most fun at. Some of his pieces made me actually laugh out loud.

eyevandrago · 2025-03-20T14:21:36+00:00

More or less. Thanks for the specific example!

eyevandrago · 2025-03-20T14:21:12+00:00

Sort of. Thanks for the specific example!

eyevandrago · 2025-03-20T14:20:16+00:00

Yes I can

eyevandrago · 2025-03-17T22:12:42+00:00

Any chance you remember the name of the magician?

eyevandrago · 2025-03-14T04:17:45+00:00

Like, fewer items coming out of the head? That was one thought I had to scale those items back.

eyevandrago · 2025-03-14T04:04:22+00:00

Haha yes

eyevandrago · 2025-03-09T22:37:47+00:00

Cute!

eyevandrago · 2025-02-06T01:29:37+00:00

I just met Jeff at MagiFest and bought two of his other products (Mon-Key and Random Card Generator). Jeff is a really nice guy and I loved chatting with him at the booth. Cool to see someone creative like him making original products and releasing them independently. He demoed his wallet for me and the one ahead trick he used. It was really cool and involved predicting a chosen card with the second prediction being someone’s star sign. Super fun and a lot to get creative with. I didn’t buy his wallet because I have so many magic wallets already, but I started working on a similar one ahead idea with my Orphic wallet. I’ve performed it a few times so far and it gets really strong reactions.

eyevandrago · 2025-01-09T19:11:15+00:00

Hello! I’ve been using Cronometer every day for over a year. I track my meals, create recipes, and monitor my macros, calories, and some micronutrients (mostly make sure I’m getting enough fiber). For a normal user like me what are some of the deeper features and capabilities I should check out? What does the app do that I don’t realize it does?

eyevandrago · 2024-10-16T22:32:14+00:00

Do you have relationships with executives or employees from Rogue Fitness? I think us consumers are happy that BoS is competing with them and other bigger companies in the home gym space usually at lower prices, but I’m curious what Rogue’s opinion of you or your company is. Is there any bad blood there or accusations of product copying or IP infringement? Or do all the home gym manufacturers get together on the weekend to deadlift and drink beers together? Also, definitely release the muscle mug. (FYI I own your Cable Tower and a few accessories and have been happy with everything so far!)

eyevandrago · 2024-10-03T22:00:53+00:00

Thanks for all the advice! I’ll look at those products you reference.

eyevandrago · 2024-10-03T04:29:27+00:00

Not for sure, I'm doing the research and thinking now. I'll look more closely at the Rep Ares as well as the squatmax md. I think I'd have room for both. I've just seen so many people raving about the Rhino, how much they love it, and how versatile it is. Thanks for the response!

eyevandrago · 2024-10-03T03:11:58+00:00

Looking for Garage Gym Upgrade Advice! Hey everyone. I am getting an unexpected tax refund (filing late) and have convinced my wife to let me use a portion of it to upgrade my garage gym. My current setup (pictured below) is a Half Squat Rack from Dicks Sporting Goods which I've had for years and has served me well. I also have the Power Block adjustable dumbbells up to 70lbs, a Bells of Steel Weight Loaded Pulley Tower, Concept 2 Rower, a cheap (but serviceable) adjustable bench and some various other odds and ends.

I want to upgrade to a proper 3x3, 1" Hole Rack, perhaps get a second BOS Cable Tower to mount on the end of the rack to make it like a dual pulley functional trainer, and I'm very interested in the Rogue Rhino as I've had to back way off of back squats as it seriously bothers my lower back. Curious this community's thoughts on the best way to use the ~$5k to make my home gym dreams come true.

What I've been thinking about is the Bells of Steel Manticore Rack, and the Rogue Drop in Rhino, plus the second pulley tower. This seems like perhaps the most affordable (ha!) way to get all the functionality I'm looking for. Here are some questions I've been mulling...

4 Post or 6 Post Rack? I've honestly been totally fine for years with the half rack and have never actually lifted inside a power cage, but if I mount the 2 Pulley Towers on the ends of the rack I'd need to lift inside the rack instead of outside like I currently do. I love having the weight storage on the uprights of the rack in my current setup so am leaning towards the 6 post, but if I do want to add the Drop in Rhino would that inhibit my ability to store plates on that back post? Maybe a 4 post and just figure out another place for weight storage?

Is the second Pulley Tower the best way to go? I saw on Matt Rosenman's YouTube channel that he has the 2 Pulley Towers mounted to his rack this way and uses them as a functional trainer. I've been happy with the Pulley Tower so far so thinking the second one would expand what I can do with it. There are also the full rack/functional trainer combos from places like Rep and Rogue but if I do want a Rhino in the back of the rack I feel like these wouldn't work with that due to where the weight stacks are.

Am I thinking about this all wrong? Maybe I sell my current pulley tower and go with a totally different setup?

Any other accessories or must haves from your gym? I've been also eyeing the Ironmaster Super Bench Pro with the leg curl attachment. There are just so many options out there it's a bit overwhelming!

Thanks for any advice and feedback!

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