Re: [MBZ] OT: Bourbon and New Year

2015-01-01 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
I don't really drink bourbon but for something similar I like a nice taste of Mount Gay Extra Old rum. We went to the distillery in Barbados some years ago and had the chance to sample some with the master distiller who taught us to to drink rum from a brandy snifter... Which reminds me, we'll

Re: [MBZ] Android Based Auto Maintenance Software

2015-01-01 Thread Tim Crone via Mercedes
On Dec 31, 2014 10:35 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Eldest son is starting to show some real promise in that tonight he asked me if I could recommend a good Android based application for tracking gas consumption, maintenance, etc., on the S420. I use acar now, I have

Re: [MBZ] Your OT automotive pR0n for the day

2015-01-01 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
My thought, too, on winding a spring to start it. Reminds me of a rotary mower I bought from Sears in 1961. I'd lift the crank handle, turn it counterclockwise to wind a spring, then stow the crank handle to release the spring to turn the engine. Easiest, best-starting mower I've had; used

Re: [MBZ] Your OT automotive pR0n for the day

2015-01-01 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
My thought, too, on winding a spring to start it. Reminds me of a rotary mower I bought from Sears in 1961. I'd lift the crank handle, turn it counterclockwise to wind a spring, then stow the crank handle to release the spring to turn the engine. Easiest, best-starting mower I've had; used

Re: [MBZ] OT: Bourbon and New Year

2015-01-01 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
My son got me some Reservoir Wheat Whiskey. This is NOT scotch - it's better. On Thu, Jan 1, 2015 at 11:28 AM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: A fine companion indeed. On Jan 1, 2015 11:19 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I enjoy sitting

Re: [MBZ] OT: Bourbon and New Year

2015-01-01 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
I treated myself to a bottle of Makers Mark for the holidays. Also shared a bottle of RI made Uprising whisky with my BIL. Local Sons of Liberty didtillery. On Jan 1, 2015 2:38 AM, Peter Frederick via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: For personal use, Very Old Barton is good and very

Re: [MBZ] OT: Bourbon and New Year

2015-01-01 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
A fine companion indeed. On Jan 1, 2015 11:19 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I enjoy sitting a spell with Mr. Basil Hayden --R On 1/1/15 1:13 AM, Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes wrote: Listers: A nephew of SWMBO introduced me to 1792 a while back, and my son

Re: [MBZ] OT: Bourbon and New Year

2015-01-01 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
I enjoy sitting a spell with Mr. Basil Hayden --R On 1/1/15 1:13 AM, Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes wrote: Listers: A nephew of SWMBO introduced me to 1792 a while back, and my son gave me a bottle for Christmas. I think it will supplant Old No. 7 as my regular adult beverage. Any of

Re: [MBZ] Your OT automotive pR0n for the day

2015-01-01 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
http://jalopnik.com/watch-a-28-5l-fiat-start-for-the-first-time-in-a-centur-1665309191/all --R THat is impressive. A whole chevy 454 in each cylinder. I whole IH /ford powerchoke in each cylinder. It appeared though that the crank compressed a spring or something that was released to

[MBZ] Your OT automotive pR0n for the day

2015-01-01 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
http://jalopnik.com/watch-a-28-5l-fiat-start-for-the-first-time-in-a-centur-1665309191/all --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Your OT automotive pR0n for the day

2015-01-01 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Maybe I was lucky to get a really goodun. Wilton - Original Message - From: WILTON via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com To: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net; Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, January 01, 2015 3:25 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Your

Re: [MBZ] Android Based Auto Maintenance Software

2015-01-01 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Has anybody seen one that keeps records on the pc but you can enter fuel info via app and have a way to upload it to the main program on the computer? Sent from my iPhone On Jan 1, 2015, at 3:01 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I just noticed that this app is by

Re: [MBZ] Aladdin.

2015-01-01 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Thu, 1 Jan 2015 21:13:03 + (UTC) Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: There are two basic types of wick lanterns, flat and circular, that refers to the shape of the wick. Flat wicks are flat (duh) and range in width from 1/4 to 2 wide or larger for some speciality lamps. Aladdin

Re: [MBZ] Your OT automotive pR0n for the day

2015-01-01 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Mine always started on first wind. 'Don't remember ever havin' to cuss it to make it start. :) Wilton - Original Message - From: Rich Thomas via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, January 01, 2015 2:11 PM Subject: Re:

Re: [MBZ] Android Based Auto Maintenance Software

2015-01-01 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Thanks, Tim (and others)! He texted me during a work break today that he had found “My Cars” and would look at it. I told him to check out “ACar”, too. Dan On Jan 1, 2015, at 9:48 AM, Tim Crone bb...@crone.us wrote: On Dec 31, 2014 10:35 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Android Based Auto Maintenance Software

2015-01-01 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I just noticed that this app is by the same developer that does the “Fuelly” online app. I tried using it but found it a but kludgy. Dan On Jan 1, 2015, at 3:55 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Thanks, Tim (and others)! He texted me during a work break today

Re: [MBZ] Your OT automotive pR0n for the day

2015-01-01 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
My dad had one of those, I learned to cuss from him when he was trying to start it. -R On 1/1/15 1:12 PM, WILTON via Mercedes wrote: My thought, too, on winding a spring to start it. Reminds me of a rotary mower I bought from Sears in 1961. I'd lift the crank handle, turn it

Re: [MBZ] Your OT automotive pR0n for the day

2015-01-01 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Thank you. Yes, I've been lucky, but it hasn't come easy. ;) Wilton - Original Message - From: rogerhga--- via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, January 01, 2015 5:32 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Your OT automotive pR0n for the day Wilton, I think

Re: [MBZ] Your OT automotive pR0n for the day

2015-01-01 Thread rogerhga--- via Mercedes
Wilton,   I think you have always been lucky, otherwise, you wouldn't be here today to pass on your wonderful stories.  Personally, I'm glad you've always been lucky, but I must say my brother had one of those wind up mowers and it was a cusser, I know as I used to mow for him :-).  May

Re: [MBZ] Again - was: Clutch master cylinder

2015-01-01 Thread Mountain Man via Mercedes
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Re: [MBZ] Android Based Auto Maintenance Software

2015-01-01 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I wish there was such an app. I really like Gas Cubby, which is being phased out by the Fuelly people, who have bought it out or something to that effect. Fuelly just does gasoline and is web based, but TD not a stand alone app. Dan Sent from my iPad On Jan 1, 2015, at 4:29 PM, Kaleb C.

Re: [MBZ] Aladdin.

2015-01-01 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
There are two basic types of wick lanterns, flat and circular, that refers to the shape of the wick. Flat wicks are flat (duh) and range in width from 1/4 to 2 wide or larger for some speciality lamps. Aladdin lamps use a circular wick with a draft tube that comes up the center of the wick. In

Re: [MBZ] OT: Bourbon and New Year

2015-01-01 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
Yes! Some of the Islands rum is very nice sipping spirits served neat. I recall Trinidadian Old Oak, other rums from The Dominican Republic and some other excellent (and dirt cheap) rum I bought while in Bermuda (but it was Caribbean sourced). Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes

[MBZ] New Years Dip

2015-01-01 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
G: Has anyone on the list taken a New Years Day dip? http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/picturegalleries/howaboutthat/11321135/New-Years-Day-swimmers-in-pictures.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

[MBZ] OT - A COUNTRY BOY REMEMBERS - TOM NELMS FARM, PART I

2015-01-01 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Yep, another one already. TOM NELMS FARM, PART I By Wilton Strickland In January 1941, we moved again; this time to the Tom Nelms farm about three miles from Nashville, NC, and we children changed schools to Nashville Elementary/High School, where I would graduate with high honors 11½

Re: [MBZ] W123 turbodiesel leaky injectors OMG

2015-01-01 Thread ernest breakfield via Mercedes
the return lines are not the metal ones *to* the injectors. and i don't think there'd be any cause to worry about an engine cleaner damaging a metal line, since metal is what most of the engine is made of. cheers! e On 31/Dec/14 13:04, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: You mean the bent metal

[MBZ] OT - A COUNTRY BOY REMEMBERS - TOM NELMS FARM, PART I

2015-01-01 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Yep, another one already. TOM NELMS FARM, PART I By Wilton Strickland In January 1941, we moved again; this time to the Tom Nelms farm about three miles from Nashville, NC, and we children changed schools to Nashville Elementary/High School, where I would graduate with high honors 11½