Re: [MBZ] Keep those 123 chassis' rolling

2015-07-24 Thread Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes
Yeah yeah, i'm here. Don't get your tin foil hats out just yet. Its not quite as simple as they make it sound. I won't get into here on a public forum, but you really don't have to worry. I hate to break it to you, but none of us are special enough to warrant the huge amount of effort it takes

Re: [MBZ] OT - UNC-CH integrity ethics

2015-07-24 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
I am so so glad I went to a small state college. I read about schools indoctrinating students and refusing to listen to other points of view and I'm horrified, that was not my experience at all. We were encouraged to disagree with our teachers, if you could back up your point they'd

Re: [MBZ] OT - UNC-CH integrity ethics

2015-07-24 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
I would have an interesting story to tell about the wages of sin at UNC-CH, outside the whole football program, but it would violate my integrity to do so, so I won't. But in universities, independent simple solutions are not acceptable, the school has to form committees to beat the issue to

Re: [MBZ] OT - UNC-CH integrity ethics

2015-07-24 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
Having worked at a big 10 school and an SEC school I totally agree and i would abolish the NCAA. We had George Jefferson. He looked and sounded like George Jefferson on the Movin on up TV show. He real name was George. His last name was different but similar. George's job was to pressure

Re: [MBZ] Way OT: Blendtec recipes, anyone?

2015-07-24 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Gotcha. Friend of mine did the super-duper power blender that destroys everything in its path diet for a month. Definitely lost weight, but said he felt like he was a baby or invalid since he never ate solid food. Dan On Jul 24, 2015, at 4:25 PM, Andrew Strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com

Re: [MBZ] Way OT: Blendtec recipes, anyone?

2015-07-24 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I wasn’t suggesting making peanut butter, I was pointing out that there is a product out there that provides the flavor of peanut butter without the fat and oils. It’s called PB2”. Dan On Jul 24, 2015, at 3:49 PM, Andrew Strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote: I searched PB recipes for

Re: [MBZ] Way OT: Blendtec recipes, anyone?

2015-07-24 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I know. Stream of consciousness at work here. Revised recipe: In addition to grapes, frozen blueberries, strawberries, and half an orange I also added a few pieces of frozen banana. On Fri, Jul 24, 2015 at 4:20 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I wasn’t suggesting

Re: [MBZ] 87 300TD Wagon

2015-07-24 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Location of this car? Mobile website surfing stinks. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] OT - UNC-CH integrity ethics

2015-07-24 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Why does Penn State come to mind right now? I worked at a major university for a couple of years while I attended school there. While there can be some pretty sordid things that go on in the corporate world, I was stunned at some of the things I heard and saw while I was working there.

[MBZ] Now THIS Guy is on Crack

2015-07-24 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/sale-wanted-trade-giveaway/2416689-1972-mercedes-280se-4-5-liter.html#post12568137 Really nice car, but $18,000?? Dan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] Why does this keep happening

2015-07-24 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Glad you figured that out, did you leave the washers off the other head too? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] 87 300TD Wagon

2015-07-24 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I believe it was in Daytona Beach, FL. Dan On Jul 24, 2015, at 12:42 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Location of this car? Mobile website surfing stinks. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 ___

Re: [MBZ] Where not to drive Limos

2015-07-24 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Fault of the driver, unless the entity that designed or built that crossing can be proven to have not followed code or law or good engineering practice. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On July 24, 2015 12:44:57 PM EDT, Randy Bennell via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: On

Re: [MBZ] 87 300TD Wagon

2015-07-24 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Thanks Dan, pix look like FL. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On July 24, 2015 12:48:17 PM EDT, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I believe it was in Daytona Beach, FL. Dan On Jul 24, 2015, at 12:42 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:

Re: [MBZ] OT - UNC-CH integrity ethics

2015-07-24 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
+1 +1 Fred Moir.Lynn MA.Diesel preferred. To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Thu, 23 Jul 2015 14:07:16 -0400 Subject: [MBZ] OT - UNC-CH integrity ethics From: mercedes@okiebenz.com CC: wilt...@nc.rr.com Re. the unsavory crap (sham, paper, classes) going on for nearly 20 years at UNC-CH

Re: [MBZ] OT - UNC-CH integrity ethics

2015-07-24 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
Re. the unsavory crap (sham, paper, classes) going on for nearly 20 years at UNC-CH to accommodate athletes, an article in today's Raleigh News and Observer, discusses two working groups (committee's) looking at UNC integrity and policies. Co-chair said that they first want to define

Re: [MBZ] Way OT: Blendtec recipes, anyone?

2015-07-24 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Angie got a bottle of it, awful stuff... The fats are what makes peanut butter good and the fats are probably good for you. Science is finally starting to finally get its collective head around how bad for us a low fat diet is... -Curt From: Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Way OT: Blendtec recipes, anyone?

2015-07-24 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
On Fri, Jul 24, 2015 at 5:32 PM, Mountain Man via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I'm not sure about ...Science is finally starting to finally get its collective head around how bad for us a low fat diet is... I see more zero fat, and lowfat, in the yogurt offerings. There is little

Re: [MBZ] OT - UNC-CH integrity ethics

2015-07-24 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
T'is where I went to school. I know the head of the department, he was just starting out when I was about halfway through school. We talk about the old days and very little has changed there base curriculum wise. The tools are different now but the theory is the same. We also get a number of

Re: [MBZ] 87 300TD Wagon

2015-07-24 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
I think you guys are confirmed bottom-feeders, struggling to justify why the old adage about a cheap Mercedes is wrong. Assuming the seller is not lying, a low mile and rust free diesel wagon that is not rough should easily be worth twice what they go for all the time. Local market will drive

Re: [MBZ] Way OT: Blendtec recipes, anyone?

2015-07-24 Thread fmiser via Mercedes
Curt wrote: The fats are what makes peanut butter good... Mountain wrote: I'm not sure about ...Science is finally starting to finally get its collective head around how bad for us a low fat diet is... I see more zero fat, and lowfat, in the yogurt offerings. There can be a long,

Re: [MBZ] Way OT: Blendtec recipes, anyone?

2015-07-24 Thread Mountain Man via Mercedes
--R wrote: the peanut fats and oils are actually the good fats and oils, though a lot of calories come with them I make smoovies like that occasionally but use unsweetened vanilla almond milk so it isn't as slushy +1 +1 Both are wonderful comments - thanks. I abhor the rape of food,

Re: [MBZ] OT - UNC-CH integrity ethics

2015-07-24 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On July 24, 2015 at 12:55 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Why does Penn State come to mind right now? You mean the place where a former assistant coach kept raping little boys in the locker room long after he retired? Where the so-called whistleblower, upon

Re: [MBZ] 87 300TD Wagon

2015-07-24 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On July 24, 2015 at 10:16 AM Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: His is about a $3500 car Spending a ton of money bringing a car up to snuff does not raise its market value a corresponding amount, but it does make the car a much better deal at $3500 than a $2500

Re: [MBZ] 87 300TD Wagon

2015-07-24 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
A common line of thinking on Craigslist. “I just put an exorbitant amount of money into this car so now it’s worth that and more.” Never seems to work out, either. Dan On Jul 24, 2015, at 3:20 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Spending a ton of money bringing a

Re: [MBZ] Why does this keep happening

2015-07-24 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
On July 24, 2015 at 12:02 PM Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Supposedly with this engine you replace the nuts but not the studs. In as case I think I know what happened this time. I forgot to put the but thick washers on that go between the head and the

Re: [MBZ] 87 300TD Wagon

2015-07-24 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Exactly. Otherwise it would be a 2-2.5k car like you say. Maybe even less. 124 diesels are almost free these days around here. There was a decent 87 300d on cl a couple months ago that would not start after a filter change. Somebody bought it as I saw it in the last couple of weeks, runs and

Re: [MBZ] Why does this keep happening

2015-07-24 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On July 24, 2015 at 12:02 PM Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Supposedly with this engine you replace the nuts but not the studs. In as case I think I know what happened this time. I forgot to put the but thick washers on that go between the head and the nut.

Re: [MBZ] Way OT: Blendtec recipes, anyone?

2015-07-24 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I searched PB recipes for the Blendtec but you have to add oil and honey. :( Or, use a spatula every 20 seconds to scrape it down. Made a Blendtec drink this AM using fresh frozen blueberries, whole organic strawberries (from Costco - with their tops), a few large whie seedless grapes, half a

Re: [MBZ] Where not to drive Limos

2015-07-24 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
On 23/07/2015 4:29 PM, archer75--- via Mercedes wrote: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/11758225/1-tonne-freight-train-ploughs-into-limousine-at-level-crossing.html Limo driver must have been going pretty fast to hop up crossways of the railroad track. What make

Re: [MBZ] Way OT: Blendtec recipes, anyone?

2015-07-24 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
the peanut fats and oils are actually the good fats and oils, though a lot of calories come with them I make smoovies like that occasionally but use unsweetened vanilla almond milk so it isn't as slushy --R On 7/24/15 4:20 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: I wasn’t suggesting making

[MBZ] OT: Golf TDI

2015-07-24 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Oh what have I gotten myself into this time? Fred, Buster and I went down to CT today and picked up a 2005 Golf TDI. It looks pretty good although both front fenders have what looks like parking lot damage. The interior is good, no real rust underneath, engine starts good and sounds good. The

Re: [MBZ] Way OT: Blendtec recipes, anyone?

2015-07-24 Thread Mountain Man via Mercedes
-Curt wrote: The fats are what makes peanut butter good... Isn't fat the primary flavor element in food? i.e. marbled steak, not fatfree steak. I'm not sure about ...Science is finally starting to finally get its collective head around how bad for us a low fat diet is... I see more zero fat,

Re: [MBZ] Way OT: Blendtec recipes, anyone?

2015-07-24 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Maple syrup, a couple big scoops of vanilla ice cream and a splash of heavy cream make a nice smoothy... Best if you could get the ice cream from the amish guy I met in Michigan last year. Used an ice cream maker belted to a 100 year old John Deere hit and miss engine. So good you wanted to eat

Re: [MBZ] OT: Golf TDI

2015-07-24 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Sounds like a money pit. Mileage? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On July 24, 2015 6:11:45 PM EDT, Curt Raymond via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Oh what have I gotten myself into this time? Fred, Buster and I went down to CT today and picked up a 2005 Golf TDI. It looks

Re: [MBZ] OT: Golf TDI

2015-07-24 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
Manual or auto? If an auto, check the fancy flywheel. Bob R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] OT: Golf TDI

2015-07-24 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
I don't think so, 150,000 miles give or take a bit. -Curt From: Max Dillon dillonm...@gmail.com To: Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com; Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, July 24, 2015 8:33 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Golf TDI Sounds like a money pit.

Re: [MBZ] OT: Golf TDI

2015-07-24 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Manual, its still got the fancy flywheel. VW Guru and I discussed the possibility of the DMF (dual mass flywheel) being the problem but can't see how it would lock up the transmission. The clutch still works, it just won't turn the wheels. -Curt From: Bob Rentfro azbob...@gmail.com To:

Re: [MBZ] Way OT: Blendtec recipes, anyone?

2015-07-24 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
It is the adulterated fats that kill. Natural fats, as nature intended are necessary for life, but not available in prepared foods. Raw, not GMO foods have fats that are unadulterated. almonds, Macadamia nuts, black walnuts, hickory nuts are all good sources, as are organically grown animals

[MBZ] Fats and EFAs Wuz: Way OT: Blendtec recipes, anyone?

2015-07-24 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
-Curt wrote: The fats are what makes peanut butter good... Isn't fat the primary flavor element in food? i.e. marbled steak, not fatfree steak. Yes I'm not sure about ...Science is finally starting to finally get its collective head around how bad for us a low fat diet is... I see more

Re: [MBZ] Way OT: Blendtec recipes, anyone?

2015-07-24 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
Maple syrup, a couple big scoops of vanilla ice cream and a splash of heavy cream make a nice smoothy... Best if you could get the ice cream from the amish guy I met in Michigan last year. Used an ice cream maker belted to a 100 year old John Deere hit and miss engine. So good you wanted to eat

Re: [MBZ] Way OT: Blendtec recipes, anyone?

2015-07-24 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
Local farm has a small grocery store with mostly local products, including raw milk. Priced at about 2x homogenized milk, they couldn't keep it in stock, kept increasing the price until they found the market price, which is like $8 a half gallon. I grew up on raw milk, straight from the

[MBZ] GMO Wuz: OT: Blendtec recipes, anyone?

2015-07-24 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
What's wrong with GMO food? Don't make me lump you in with the Global Warming religion nut cases worshipping Gaia... -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 As long as you don't group me with wacko the insane! Its all good. I don't understand what is wrong with GMO food myself.

Re: [MBZ] OT: Golf TDI

2015-07-24 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
But can it do this: http://jalopnik.com/watch-a-volkswagen-diesel-totally-dominate-a-ferrari-at-1719359271 Dan rollin’ coal On Jul 24, 2015, at 8:33 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Sounds like a money pit. Mileage? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95

Re: [MBZ] OT: Golf TDI

2015-07-24 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Should last at least a few more years? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On July 24, 2015 9:11:50 PM EDT, Curt Raymond via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I don't think so, 150,000 miles give or take a bit. -Curt From: Max Dillon dillonm...@gmail.com To: Curt Raymond

Re: [MBZ] Way OT: Blendtec recipes, anyone?

2015-07-24 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
The debate now is focussed on Congressional legislation to prohibit States from requiring food producers to divulge the presence of GMOs on labels. On Fri, Jul 24, 2015 at 11:20 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: What's wrong with GMO food? Don't make me lump you in with

Re: [MBZ] Way OT: Blendtec recipes, anyone?

2015-07-24 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Local farm has a small grocery store with mostly local products, including raw milk. Priced at about 2x homogenized milk, they couldn't keep it in stock, kept increasing the price until they found the market price, which is like $8 a half gallon. I grew up on raw milk, straight from the

[MBZ] Cool off this summer.

2015-07-24 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
Not so Hawaiian Shave ice http://en.rocketnews24.com/2015/07/22/chill-out-with-a-tasty-shaved-ice-treat-from-mercede-benzs-ice-monster-tie-in-shop/ Maybe Andrew can make this with his new sumbeam blender ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Way OT: Blendtec recipes, anyone?

2015-07-24 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
What's wrong with GMO food? Don't make me lump you in with the Global Warming religion nut cases worshipping Gaia... -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On July 25, 2015 12:27:11 AM EDT, Curly McLain via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: It is the adulterated fats that kill.