Re: [MBZ] OT: The long awaited blackpowder pistol

> Curt wrote: > I'm using 50 grains of powder in that but may go up > to 60, my flintlock .45 likes that load a little better. I think the traditional way to figure the load is to lay the rifle with the muzzle on a white sheet. Increase the load until there is lots of soot on the sheet. That

Re: [MBZ] OT: New/Old Home Purchase

+1 > -Original Message- > From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of > Curley McLain via Mercedes > Sent: Thursday, November 16, 2017 10:21 PM > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Cc: Curley McLain <126die...@gmail.com> > Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT:

Re: [MBZ] The cath is done

I threw a 220/120 (IIRC) a year or so ago. Everybody acted pretty weird about it. I felt fine. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] OT: New/Old Home Purchase

On a related topic, I think huge master bathrooms really stupid. Double sinks, separate tub and shower, toilet compartment, all fine. But those huge bathrooms that can hold an entire "tour of homes" group are a poor use of space not to mention cleaning. Scott. > -Original Message- >

Re: [MBZ] The cath is done

220/110 is a bit on the high side. 125/93 tonight, and not resting, so it's pretty much OK with meds. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] OT: New/Old Home Purchase

The biggest advantage of granite is that it teaches you the precise value of infinity. I dropped a plate on the counter and the shards went everywhere. I counted them up and it totaled exactly infinity. On Thu, Nov 16, 2017 at 10:21 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Gotta love it!

There are so many reasons not to watch the NFL but this is probably the silliest. On Thu, Nov 16, 2017 at 7:25 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://www.irishcentral.com/news/irishvoice/nfl-banned-in-n > y-irish-bar-after-national-anthem-protest-business-booms?

Re: [MBZ] OT: New/Old Home Purchase

I despise rock for a countertop. Hard maple, or at least formica for me. Formica is superior to rock in many ways. cheaper, lighter, trouble free, no maintenance, and a smoother surface to prevent bacteria growth. Maple has all that over rock, plus it is a natural antibacterial. I am glad

Re: [MBZ] Animal guy

That's what wikipedia sez. I only remember the girl from the san diego zoo. He must not have made the same impression and the girl did. DIfferent equipment, maybe? I was not a big fan of johnny carsick show, but I liked him as a guy. Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Animal guy

Yes he is quite famous. Been a TV animal guy for a long time. I think he was the one who would bring animals on Johnny Carson back when. --R Sent from iPhone > On Nov 16, 2017, at 8:57 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > Met a guy named Jack Hanna today. Very

Re: [MBZ] OT: New/Old Home Purchase

We think that our "blue pearl" granite is even more stunning than black - it's black with blue iridescent flakes. On Thu, Nov 16, 2017 at 2:53 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > We have black granite in our kitchen and bar area. Black granite is out of >

[MBZ] Animal guy

Met a guy named Jack Hanna today. Very knowledgeable about mountain gorillas in Rwanda and the country of Rwanda. All my Rwanda info is outdated, from 1994-5. Apparently he has some cable tv show. He is really personable. Any of y'all know of him? know him?

Re: [MBZ] 616 IP back bracket

That would probably work if I had one Mitch Haley via Mercedes November 16, 2017 at 7:47 PM I bought a Sidewinder from HF decades ago, probably paid $15-20 for it back then. It's nice for when you can't swing a ratchet far, but it's not really that great

Re: [MBZ] 616 IP back bracket

I bought a Sidewinder from HF decades ago, probably paid $15-20 for it back then. It's nice for when you can't swing a ratchet far, but it's not really that great for close clearance work that requires a shallow tool because the ratchet head is kind of big. I don't know why I didn't think to

Re: [MBZ] The cath is done

Bp of 220/110? Isn’t that like beyond near death? Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 16, 2017, at 6:21 PM, Peter Frederick via Mercedes > wrote: > > "idopathic ventricular insufficiency" as the official diagnosis, but my > cardiologist said that there are a number of virus

Re: [MBZ] OT: New/Old Home Purchase

Those food snobs would probably demand Mortadella! Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Curley McLain via Mercedes Sent: Thursday, November 16, 2017 4:22 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Curley McLain Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT:

Re: [MBZ] The cath is done

"idopathic ventricular insufficiency" as the official diagnosis, but my cardiologist said that there are a number of virus infections that can cause heart troubles. Some of them infect the heart muscle directly, causing weakness and possible permanent damage, and others have surface proteins

Re: [MBZ] 616 IP back bracket

I have one of the mini ratchets, but the handle is too short to work well on this project. I have a dealie from HF that would probably work, but it is packed up or already moved. It is slim, holds a socket, and spins the socket when you squeeze a handle 6-8" away. I think the gearwrench is

Re: [MBZ] OT: New/Old Home Purchase

Dan Penoff via Mercedes November 16, 2017 at 5:49 PM Never though about using bologna for a countertop. Does it hold up well? -D So long as you don't invite in hungry Eye-tal-eens ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search

Re: [MBZ] M and R Heated Seats Class Action?

YUP! boat, planes and offshore accounts for the shysters. You may get a few quarters or more likely a coupon for some MB jewelry you don't want. Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes November 16, 2017 at 5:16 PM Just received a letter today from some outfit with a Class

Re: [MBZ] UNBELIEVABLY OT: Singer jokes about the Nile, now will stand trial

"Back in the USSA" Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes November 16, 2017 at 5:09 PM Yup!! -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes Sent: Thursday, November 16, 2017 1:00 PM To:

[MBZ] Gotta love it!

https://www.irishcentral.com/news/irishvoice/nfl-banned-in-ny-irish-bar-after-national-anthem-protest-business-booms? That is one way to boost business/income! ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] OT: New/Old Home Purchase

The people that were trying to flip our house and got caught by the economy tanking put in marble countertops. On top of the existing contractor grade cabinets. It looks really weird. We don’t know for sure but we think they stopped in the middle of the rehab and tried to cut their losses.

Re: [MBZ] The cath is done

The physiotherapist down the hall from my office says that men especially, should use the largest computer mouse that they can find. He says a lot of the problems stem from trying to grip a mouse that is too small. I had a big Microsoft mouse but it died and they no longer made it so I had to

Re: [MBZ] The cath is done

Right. I’ve changed up my work station around, utilizing a stand up arrangement for most of the day now. Bob R Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 16, 2017, at 12:34 PM, archer75--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > >> On Wed, Nov 15, 2017 at 9:52 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes <

Re: [MBZ] The cath is done

It’s a little like acupuncture but there is none of the eastern woogga-woogga. They drive needles into the offending muscles (mine were knotted and constricted) and they get back to normal. Google it. It is awesome Bob R Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 16, 2017, at 11:03 AM, OK Don via

Re: [MBZ] M and R Heated Seats Class Action?

On 16/11/2017 5:16 PM, Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes wrote: Just received a letter today from some outfit with a Class suit on some ML (2000-2005) and some R vehicles pertaining to overheating seats burning holes in seat covers. There's about 20 pages of legalese. From what little I know about

[MBZ] M and R Heated Seats Class Action?

Just received a letter today from some outfit with a Class suit on some ML (2000-2005) and some R vehicles pertaining to overheating seats burning holes in seat covers. There's about 20 pages of legalese. From what little I know about these class cases, they benefit mostly the lawyers.

Re: [MBZ] UNBELIEVABLY OT: Singer jokes about the Nile, now will stand trial

Yup!! -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes Sent: Thursday, November 16, 2017 1:00 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Andrew Strasfogel Subject: [MBZ] UNBELIEVABLY OT: Singer jokes about the Nile, now will

Re: [MBZ] Greetings from RI

Welcome back, Jaime. I expect you to drive this the Q in September. Dwight Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Thu, Nov 16, 2017 at 10:47 AM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I’m back in RI today, passing through to pick up a 300sel 4.5 that’s been > sitting 25 years

[MBZ] UNBELIEVABLY OT: Singer jokes about the Nile, now will stand trial

Yet another reason to be glad you ive in the US of A. Singer jokes about the Nile, now will stand trialPublished: Thursday, November 16, 2017 Famous Egyptian singer Sherine Abdel-Wahab is charged with incitement and "harming the public interest" after joking about the Nile River during a

Re: [MBZ] OT: New/Old Home Purchase

We have black granite in our kitchen and bar area. Black granite is out of fashion now but IMHO it is stunning. Everyone wants Corian or the new white sparkly synthetic counter top material. Bologna. On Thu, Nov 16, 2017 at 3:27 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >

Re: [MBZ] OT: New/Old Home Purchase

> On November 16, 2017 at 2:31 PM Dan--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > > I’m getting ready to make new kitchen cabinets after the first of the year. > Think a small “L” of base cabinets, one wall of overhead cabinets and the > base cabinets. I’ll probably spend

Re: [MBZ] The cath is done

I am betting dry needling = acupuncture. If not, then my second guess is poking fun at someone in a British (dry) sort of way. On Thu, Nov 16, 2017 at 2:34 PM, archer75--- via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > On Wed, Nov 15, 2017 at 9:52 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < > >

Re: [MBZ] Greetings from RI

Hey how about some pictures or at least a basic description, e.g. 5 speed transmission, never driven outside, ICE COLD air, great condition for it's age, etc. Seriously - would really appreciate the color scheme so I can drool privately. On Thu, Nov 16, 2017 at 11:40 AM, Curt Raymond via

Re: [MBZ] Chucktown Nukleer

It's NU-ku-lar. On Thu, Nov 16, 2017 at 10:22 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I'm thinking that might be what happens. Had a meeting yesterday with a > guy who is all over this, there is going to be a LOT of noise about it > going forward. > > --R > > > > On

Re: [MBZ] The cath is done

> On Wed, Nov 15, 2017 at 9:52 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > And, in case anyone wonders, dry needling is awesome and it works. > > > > Bob R ~ Hey Bob, Which hand do you use for the mouse? Gerry --- This email

Re: [MBZ] OT: New/Old Home Purchase

I’m getting ready to make new kitchen cabinets after the first of the year. Think a small “L” of base cabinets, one wall of overhead cabinets and the base cabinets. I’ll probably spend $1500-$2000 in materials alone. These will be custom cabinets made out of hardwood, probably oak or something

Re: [MBZ] OT: New/Old Home Purchase

> On November 16, 2017 at 1:30 PM Craig via Mercedes > wrote: > > > On Thu, 16 Nov 2017 14:43:18 + Donald Snook via Mercedes > wrote: > > > My friend got a quote for kitchen cabinets for $14,000. She contacted > > her folks and got it for

Re: [MBZ] OT: New/Old Home Purchase

On Thu, 16 Nov 2017 14:43:18 + Donald Snook via Mercedes wrote: > My friend got a quote for kitchen cabinets for $14,000. She contacted > her folks and got it for $2000. What do her folks do that they can get kitchen cabinets for so little? Craig

Re: [MBZ] OT: New/Old Home Purchase

Randy, I live in (very) rural central NC, about 20 miles south of the VA line. The builder wanted to rip out the old interior walls so the electrician could work from bare studs vs snaking wires through walls and possible fire breaks. A real vapor barrier would be a real plus but insulation

Re: [MBZ] OT: Grub Questions -- SOLVED

On Thu, 16 Nov 2017 15:10:44 + (UTC) Curt Raymond wrote: > GIMP took me a long time because I know too much Photoshop. Once I > changed keyboard shortcuts to match it wasn't too hard. There are lots > of tutorials... Curt That was a typo, I meant grub, not gimp ...

Re: [MBZ] The cath is done

On Wed, Nov 15, 2017 at 9:52 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > And, in case anyone wonders, dry needling is awesome and it works. > > Bob R > > What the heck is "dry needling"? -- OK Don *“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry and narrow-mindedness, and many of

Re: [MBZ] OT: New/Old Home Purchase

+1 on this. Very sound advice. Especially if you live anywhere that has a rigorous permitting and inspection process, like LA. On Nov 15, 2017 9:52 AM, "G Mann via Mercedes" wrote: > I have considerable experience in such "projects" so I feel the need to > offer "free

Re: [MBZ] OT - Next Pistol Purchase

On Wed, 15 Nov 2017 15:33:11 -0500 Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: > Thanks, Greg. > > As a matter of fact, I have done these drills with other pistols, my > Walther PPQ and others. Rack, smack and aim/fire. I don’t have any > snap caps for the .22, since I’m not going to be

Re: [MBZ] OT - Next Pistol Purchase

I recently got a 1/2" thick steel target, haven't had a chance to shoot it yet. I went to the range with my in-line muzzleloader last week. It hadn't been shooting well and I scored a box of "cheap bullets" which are about $0.30 each as opposed to the $1 each sabot bullets I usually use. I fired

Re: [MBZ] OT: New/Old Home Purchase

On 15/11/2017 6:27 PM, Scott Ritchey via Mercedes wrote: I did a major upgrade/addition to my 1854 (with 1906 addition) house. The contractor wanted to pull down all the plaster/lath so his electrician could rewire existing rooms. Hell NO! As a compromise, he wired all the new stuff and I

Re: [MBZ] The cath is done

On 15/11/2017 6:18 PM, Peter Frederick via Mercedes wrote: Good report, except for the enlarged heart -- sounds a great deal like my experience a couple years ago. The echo cardiogram will tell all -- including thickened walls from chronic high BP, viral damage (which was my problem), and any

Re: [MBZ] OT - Next Pistol Purchase

Never seen a black powder shooter at my range, mostly pistols although they will allow up to .308. There is also a place to shoot steels as well, but that’s only for pistols. -D > On Nov 16, 2017, at 11:30 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > > The range my dad

Re: [MBZ] Greetings from RI

Hi Jamie great to hear from you. I'm in the great white North, we had a little snow overnight and it's fixing to do more today. I've managed to relax to the point that all the "go" has gone out of me. I might leave the camp to go farther than the outhouse today but I dunno. Good luck with

Re: [MBZ] Cars and Coffee SEC

It's the thought that counts. Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: It. On Nov 15, 2017 4:07 PM, "Andrew Strasfogel" wrote: Wash it up real good, and put a sign in the window selling it for $9995. I will be way cheaper than any of the Lambos and Ferraris. On Nov 15,

Re: [MBZ] OT - Next Pistol Purchase

The range my dad shoots at has been infected with the "tacti-cool" guys with their black plastic guns. They don't even put up a target gut blam away into the berm. I don't know of any regular range that allows full Auto firing and dad's has banned a couple guys who couldn't understand that bump

Re: [MBZ] The cath is done

Yup, stress sucks. I've been traveling too much, working too much and worrying too much. I heard that stress can make your fingers cold and noticed that mine were. I wasn't sleeping well and was irritable. I've been at deer camp a week now (came up last Thursday) and last night I went to bed at

[MBZ] Greetings from RI

I’m back in RI today, passing through to pick up a 300sel 4.5 that’s been sitting 25 years in Attleboro MA. Wish I had time to solcialize, but gotta make it home by tonight. So... hello RI! Jaime -- Jaime Kopchinski http://www.jaimekop.com/ ___

Re: [MBZ] Chucktown Nukleer

I'm thinking that might be what happens.  Had a meeting yesterday with a guy who is all over this, there is going to be a LOT of noise about it going forward. --R On 11/16/17 9:35 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: Do you think this will lead to a "throw out the bums - they're ALL bums!"

Re: [MBZ] OT: Grub Questions -- SOLVED

GIMP took me a long time because I know too much Photoshop. Once I changed keyboard shortcuts to match it wasn't too hard. There are lots of tutorials... Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Tue, Nov 14, 2017 at 11:20 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Tue, 14 Nov

Re: [MBZ] The cath is done

Must be your end Kaleb, his email looks fine on my 'puter (Win10 / Firedfox / gmail) and on my Android phone with K9 Mail - Max Charleston SC On Thu, Nov 16, 2017 at 8:30 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > What the heck is wrong with your email? > >

Re: [MBZ] OT: New/Old Home Purchase

Sounds like a good plan if you got the new place cheepcheep, you can afford to put some dinero in the upgrades. Put quad outlets like every 3 feet when you redo the wiring, and tons of 20A circuits, with all the gadgets these days you can't have too many outlets close by. DOES THIS PLACE

Re: [MBZ] The cath is done

On the ifon it shows up with the weird stuff, on the computer it is fine.  My fon upgraded Tues night and it was fixed yesterday morning. --FT On 11/16/17 9:39 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: That’s the problem - he did do the latest iOS update! -D On Nov 16, 2017, at 8:30 AM, Kaleb C.

Re: [MBZ] OT: New/Old Home Purchase

No. That's why we can get the worst/most destructive projects done first and then move into the house once it sells. Don Snook -Original Message- From: tyee165 [mailto:tyee...@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, November 15, 2017 1:13 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List

Re: [MBZ] OT: New/Old Home Purchase

Not high. My client is a real estate developer who has remodeled dozens of houses. In fact, he restored/remodeled the building where he has his office and where the firm offices. He is a great client and we have saved him a ton of money. He has already sent introductory emails to mortgage

Re: [MBZ] The cath is done

That’s the problem - he did do the latest iOS update! -D > On Nov 16, 2017, at 8:30 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > What the heck is wrong with your email? > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Nov 15, 2017, at 9:52 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes >>

Re: [MBZ] Chucktown Nukleer

Do you think this will lead to a "throw out the bums - they're ALL bums!" kind of election? It should in my opinion, but the only poll that counts will be next November. - Max Charleston SC On Wed, Nov 15, 2017 at 11:56 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com>

Re: [MBZ] 616 IP back bracket

I like this too, but the price! https://www.amazon.com/Wera-05135918001-Kraftform-Kompakt-Zyklop/dp/B01CILZXRI - Max Charleston SC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] The cath is done

He doesn’t have the iOS upgrade yet --R Sent from iPhone > On Nov 16, 2017, at 8:30 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > What the heck is wrong with your email? > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Nov 15, 2017, at 9:52 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes >>

Re: [MBZ] The cath is done

What the heck is wrong with your email? Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 15, 2017, at 9:52 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > My little ordeal was a little different with similar results. > On July 25th, I️ woke up at 0100 with a ridiculous pain under my left >

Re: [MBZ] OT - Next Pistol Purchase

The rabbits are even tougher. -D > On Nov 15, 2017, at 8:28 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > I shot summadem skeets once. Damn things was tough as could be when I tried > to cook em up. > > --R > Sent from iPhone > >> On Nov 15, 2017, at 8:24 PM,

Re: [MBZ] Transmission dipstick

All over Fleabay, too. Most under $20. Money well spent, as they work with multiple models. -D > On Nov 15, 2017, at 8:39 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > > I suppose I could look and see, but it’s easier to ask. Can you buy dipsticks > for transmissions on