I was in junior high when I built my first boat, an 8' pram. I went to the lumber yard and bought a 8' sheet of 1/4" plywood and carried it to my friends garage, about a half mile away. LOL!
I have been on this soil and My Mother In Law, Now nearing her 90's, Laid on this Beach studding Livermore Lab's Nucular Chemistry under Dept of Energy ( Formerly AEC and NRC ). www.LLNL.Gov
Yes, another California Jewel to enjoy. I actually remember Casino Slots using Silver Dollars and Silver Coins feet East on the Nevada Side.
The young man spent lots of $ on those Casters. Leave Him alone, he will ripen into a good Husband, Father and Contribute.