Thanks Tom - great story. Have you thought about hiring a retired mechanic to teach some of the ASE basics? I used to work in a correctional facility, part of the education we offered was opportunity to 'wrench' under tutelage and then take ASE exams (prisoner's paid the exam fees). More than a few prisoners took advantage and immediately found work upon release.
I was up in New Haven several months ago for work, I regret that I didn't know you were in the area or I would have tried to connect. -Max -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of toms cat1 Sent: Tuesday, August 10, 2010 8:15 PM To: mercedes diesel Subject: [MBZ] OT: nice story related to the car hobby Just thought I would share the following, a little off-topic, related to what I do in real life, but it is inextricably connected to my life as a 'car guy'. If you will indulge me, it is a great story. For mercedes content... we have had about half a dozen Mercedes donated to the program, including the 230 Euro (gas) that was recently commented on here. And a 1984 300D bought from us by a guy in upstate NY whose brother owns a MacDonald's franchise, and was planning on doing the conversion and then having free fuel for the rest of his life! True story! :) Also a 1964 Tbird, and hundreds more (3-400 donated cars total so far). It is loads of fun for the kids in the program. And I don't half mind it either, btw. :) http://www.theday.com/article/20100809/NWS01/308099931/1070 http://www.theday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2010308109930 These stories appeared on consecutive days in the local paper.... the first was a banner headline at the top of Page 1. Tom Schuch SE Connecticut 1975 W115 300D and all those BMWs _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
