Re: [MBZ] Stupid neighbors

2020-09-07 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Mon, 7 Sep 2020 22:37:48 -0400 Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > They use a known point for a reference datum on the GPS reading. With > that they can get very high accuracy, better than what the GPS can do > with the civilian signal It's called differential GPS. There has been no

[MBZ] Hey, Kaleb, is the Linux list kaput?

2020-09-07 Thread Craig via Mercedes
I tried to post something (way below) to the Linux List and it bounced. Craig Begin forwarded message: Date: Mon, 7 Sep 2020 18:58:22 -0600 From: Mail Delivery Subsystem To: Subject: Returned mail: see transcript for details The original message was received at Mon, 7 Sep 2020 18:57:40

Re: [MBZ] Stupid neighbors

2020-09-07 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
They use a known point for a reference datum on the GPS reading. With that they can get very high accuracy, better than what the GPS can do with the civilian signal --FT Sent from iPhone > On Sep 7, 2020, at 9:32 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > I don’t know much about

Re: [MBZ] Stupid neighbors

2020-09-07 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
I don’t know much about surveying but isn’t this all done via GPS these days? We got a friend who is a surveyor who is supposed to be doing a pin and stake for us. Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 7, 2020, at 7:42 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: > >  > In the end the joke is on him, any surveyor will

Re: [MBZ] Stupid neighbors

2020-09-07 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
For what it’s worth, several of the locating “pins” on my property consist of fasteners with what appear to be washers around them driven into the concrete driveway or sidewalk, so it would be difficult at best to remove them. I was present when they surveyed my lot, and I had to get a neighbor

Re: [MBZ] BaT Flip??

2020-09-07 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Like,drain tank, clean tank filter & work forward? Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Mon, Sep 7, 2020, 7:19 PM Dimitri Seretakis wrote: > That is nice. Probably just clogged filters! > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Sep 7, 2020, at 7:05 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com>

Re: [MBZ] Stupid neighbors

2020-09-07 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On Mon, September 7, 2020 8:41 pm, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: > Moving survey stakes is a felony. Moving stakes is only a crime if you have ever heard of anybody being prosecuted for it. Barring photographic evidence of the act taking place, I don't see that happening.

Re: [MBZ] Stupid neighbors

2020-09-07 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Tue, 8 Sep 2020 00:41:32 + (UTC) Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: > In the end the joke is on him, any surveyor will go back to a known > monument, like a granite post. Anybody with any real brains will then > reference that monument to another one. Moving survey stakes is a > felony.

Re: [MBZ] Stupid neighbors

2020-09-07 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
In the end the joke is on him, any surveyor will go back to a known monument, like a granite post. Anybody with any real brains will then reference that monument to another one. Moving survey stakes is a felony. There's no reason for you to do it, why would you make your lot smaller? At this

Re: [MBZ] Stupid neighbors

2020-09-07 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
There are actually survey stakes out there now but I guarantee he moved them. The lots are across from each other from one side of the road to the other. It’s not the most accurate way but we know exactly where the property line is for the house directly across the street from us and our stake

Re: [MBZ] Stupid neighbors

2020-09-07 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Yup, no plan survives contact with the enemy. You've met the enemy and he is you... Get out while you're still married. Watch "Pacific Heights" for a worst case scenario. -Curt On Monday, September 7, 2020, 12:48:57 AM EDT, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: You really need to dump

Re: [MBZ] Stupid neighbors

2020-09-07 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
The floor damage was 100% from the improper washing machine connection and the broken toilet. Otherwise under the house is bone dry. It’s not so much the house but him creating a river across the driveway and back yard. Even with the drainage before he was there during a super heavy long period

Re: [MBZ] Stupid neighbors

2020-09-07 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On Mon, September 7, 2020 8:17 pm, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > After looking at it again today it appears it was installed by a propane > company and is probably right at 10 feet from the fence. However the > fence is 2 feet on my side of the property line. If you pay for a survey, pay a

Re: [MBZ] BaT Flip??

2020-09-07 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Could be a nice car with a simple fix, or might not be. In any case that is way too high for a non running car. Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 7, 2020, at 4:24 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto/d/tampa-1974-mercedes-240d-needs-work/7192009944.html

Re: [MBZ] Stupid neighbors

2020-09-07 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
After looking at it again today it appears it was installed by a propane company and is probably right at 10 feet from the fence. However the fence is 2 feet on my side of the property line. Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 7, 2020, at 1:51 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > On Mon, 7 Sep 2020

Re: [MBZ] BaT Flip??

2020-09-07 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
That is nice. Probably just clogged filters! Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 7, 2020, at 7:05 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes > wrote: > > Lottery prayer > > Dwight Giles Jr. > Wickford RI > >> On Mon, Sep 7, 2020, 5:24 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> >>

Re: [MBZ] BaT Flip??

2020-09-07 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Lottery prayer Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Mon, Sep 7, 2020, 5:24 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > > https://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto/d/tampa-1974-mercedes-240d-needs-work/7192009944.html > < >

Re: [MBZ] What to Do? Fix and Seel or Just sell as is?

2020-09-07 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
I'd think that it will be easier and faster to sell with everything working, especially with high miles. I'd fix it. On Mon, Sep 7, 2020 at 5:04 PM Robert Massmann via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I have a 2004 Toyota Sienna which is my wife’s car and she no longer > drives. It has

Re: [MBZ] What to Do? Fix and Seel or Just sell as is?

2020-09-07 Thread Clay via Mercedes
May view would be to sell as is due to age and mileage. Nicely appointed, but once you start mucking about with the door electronics, the likelihood of greater damage incurred in replacing the failed wires would reduce sales price. Could take a look at how the wires are routed from the

Re: [MBZ] Stupid neighbors

2020-09-07 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Regardless of whether you keep the house as a rental for 3 years, or sell it now, the neighbors code violations [multiple] impact your property value. 1. He altered drainage so it now drains into your property... which floods the driveway on your property... Good cause for a lawsuit, with code

[MBZ] BaT Flip??

2020-09-07 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
https://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto/d/tampa-1974-mercedes-240d-needs-work/7192009944.html Wonder why it’s not getting fuel? -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] Stupid neighbors

2020-09-07 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
On 9/7/20 9:23 AM, dan--- via Mercedes wrote: Okie lightning? -D On Sep 7, 2020, at 9:15 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: It would be a shame if lightning hit that propane tank, being so close to your rent house and all... Could start a big fire and your empty house might burn

[MBZ] You keep the rubber band wheels and tires and I'll give you $2k

2020-09-07 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
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[MBZ] How bad would a $5k W220 S55 be?

2020-09-07 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Aside from being lots of fun?  It looks pretty nice https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/811343776069108 2002 Mercedes-Benz S-Class · S 55 Sedan 4D $5,299 Vehicles Listed a week ago in Greer, SC

Re: [MBZ] Stupid neighbors

2020-09-07 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Mon, 7 Sep 2020 18:43:21 + Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: > Which, if it stands for the next three or four years, is going to be a > massive legal PITA when the time comes. Nip that fence and propane tank > crap in the bud now. I would start by calling a surveyer if the boundaries are

Re: [MBZ] Stupid neighbors

2020-09-07 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
Which, if it stands for the next three or four years, is going to be a massive legal PITA when the time comes. Nip that fence and propane tank crap in the bud now. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: September 7, 2020 11:12 AM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc:

Re: [MBZ] Stupid neighbors

2020-09-07 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
The problem is that if there is any encroachment on property lines, that will be an issue for the closing. Title survey will most likely identify this. Allan Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes writes: > I agree sell it now while it’s empty and cleaned up. Let the fence and tank > become the next

Re: [MBZ] Stupid neighbors

2020-09-07 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
I agree sell it now while it’s empty and cleaned up. Let the fence and tank become the next owner’s problem. Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 7, 2020, at 12:48 AM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > > You really need to dump this house. > > I know, the plan is three years. In three years,

Re: [MBZ] MAX!!!! 1995 Mercedes-Benz E-Class · E 300D Sedan 4D,$800

2020-09-07 Thread Robert Massmann via Mercedes
I had one just like it, same color too! Sold it for $700 with 463,000 miles on it. But mine was starting to rust and didn't feel like fixing it up? Bought it with about 240,000 mile on it. It was a nice ride. BMW X3 BMW 525i 85 Mercedes 300CD, Non-Running Project 82 Mercedes 300 Turbo,

Re: [MBZ] MAX!!!! 1995 Mercedes-Benz E-Class · E 300D Sedan 4D,$800

2020-09-07 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Send Floyd the finder's fee plus $500 and he'll have it waiting for you? Max Dillon Charleston SC Sep 7, 2020 10:21:14 AM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes : > Somebody needs to jump on that. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Sep 7, 2020, at 9:12 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >>

Re: [MBZ] MAX!!!! 1995 Mercedes-Benz E-Class · E 300D Sedan 4D,$800

2020-09-07 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Somebody needs to jump on that. Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 7, 2020, at 9:12 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > Doesn't look half bad, I bet $500 would get it > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/598667297479491 > > 1995 Mercedes-Benz E-Class · E 300D Sedan 4D > $800 >

[MBZ] problems was told it’s not getting the right amount of gas IDK IM NO MECHANIC!!!

2020-09-07 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
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[MBZ] Ferrari Kit,$1,000,000

2020-09-07 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
You cut down the woods around it/them Seller Information… Robert Junior https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/314877339765864 Ferrari Kit $1,000,000 Listed 2 days ago in Jacksonville, NC Details … * Condition

[MBZ] A pair! 2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class · E 500 Sedan 4D,$1,600

2020-09-07 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
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[MBZ] MAX!!!! 1995 Mercedes-Benz E-Class · E 300D Sedan 4D,$800

2020-09-07 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
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[MBZ] 1971 Mercedes-Benz S-Class,$1,000

2020-09-07 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
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[MBZ] the pain is chipping on the hood/front bumper.

2020-09-07 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
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Re: [MBZ] Mercedes 1972 280SE 4.5 V8 Parts Car Runs 108 Body - $1, 850 (Franklin, NC)

2020-09-07 Thread Peter Frederick via Mercedes
Both my 72's were rust disasters -- everything below the belt line was rusted through or on the way -- doors, sills, rockers, floor pan, subframes. Ditto for my brother's 75 300D. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Stupid neighbors

2020-09-07 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Hm Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 7, 2020, at 8:16 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > It would be a shame if lightning hit that propane tank, being so close to > your rent house and all... Could start a big fire and your empty house might > burn down.. . Terrible to

Re: [MBZ] Now THIS is a Land Yacht

2020-09-07 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Best friend in high school dad was an attorney. Had a Buick Electra that was like this, damned thing covered two ZIP codes. We got to drive it on the weekends, and it was a blast. You could get 7-8 people in it easy, and that’s not including the trunk. It was black on black, of course. -D >

Re: [MBZ] Stupid neighbors

2020-09-07 Thread dan--- via Mercedes
Okie lightning? -D > On Sep 7, 2020, at 9:15 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > It would be a shame if lightning hit that propane tank, being so close to > your rent house and all... Could start a big fire and your empty house might > burn down.. . Terrible to contemplate...

Re: [MBZ] Stupid neighbors

2020-09-07 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
It would be a shame if lightning hit that propane tank, being so close to your rent house and all... Could start a big fire and your empty house might burn down.. . Terrible to contemplate... --FT Sent from iPhone > On Sep 6, 2020, at 11:37 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > So

Re: [MBZ] Now THIS is a Land Yacht

2020-09-07 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
A buddy of mine’s dad had a new one that was like a 74 or so, had suicide rear doors. Black on black, a monster of a car. The dad was an obstetrician. My buddy and I made some homemade “wine” one summer while in college. Bottled it and put it on some shelves in his garage. We had no idea what

[MBZ] Now THIS is a Land Yacht

2020-09-07 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1979-lincoln-continental-collectors-series-2/ Even better, it’s in Canmore, AB, meaning you’re just a hop down the road from Banff Springs and a spectacular trip up the Icefields

Re: [MBZ] Ponton project $5,900

2020-09-07 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
Uh. No. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: September 7, 2020 7:03 AM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: d...@penoff.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Ponton project $5,900 That’s up in Rick’s neighborhood. Your next project, Rick! -D > On Sep 7, 2020, at 12:18 AM,

Re: [MBZ] OT dog pee

2020-09-07 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
>I think about what it would be like to be a landlord >right now with no >ability to evict. That would suck. Another reason I think it's prudent to sell a house now, if you can. Kaleb is quite fortunate to have gotten the dope growing, dog neglecting dirt bags out when he did. Also, the

Re: [MBZ] Ponton project $5,900

2020-09-07 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
That’s up in Rick’s neighborhood. Your next project, Rick! -D > On Sep 7, 2020, at 12:18 AM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > > https://chicago.craigslist.org/nwi/cto/d/crown-point-1957-mercedes-benz-220s/7191332440.html > > Allan > > ___ >

Re: [MBZ] Stupid neighbors

2020-09-07 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I’m with Rick. I can’t imagine the gains you’ll have over three years after you deduct the costs you’re incurring now (and maybe again in three years). I don’t know what the market is doing where you are, but around here there are severe inventory constraints, meaning people are bidding up

Re: [MBZ] $10 unlimited cell service

2020-09-07 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
False alarm. Elsewhere on the web page they say 'Labor Day Sale, all plans $10 for the first month, automatically renews at full price'. Sorry, all. That plan is $60 a month. On Mon, September 7, 2020 7:44 am, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: > Just...wow. > Unlimited talk, text, and data

Re: [MBZ] OT dog pee

2020-09-07 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I think about what it would be like to be a landlord right now with no ability to evict. That would suck. -D > On Sep 7, 2020, at 7:03 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > On Sun, September 6, 2020 11:38 pm, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: >> I heard something about this and think it

[MBZ] $10 unlimited cell service

2020-09-07 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Just...wow. Unlimited talk, text, and data (throttled after 10 GB) for $10 a month at Red Pocket, and they don't have any disclosures about "price goes up after introductory period". https://www.redpocket.com/plans/add/M040 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] OT: Sharpening a lopper

2020-09-07 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On Mon, September 7, 2020 12:12 am, Scott Ritchey via Mercedes wrote: > I use a file. The lopper blade metal is surprisingly soft. Half round works nice. If it's a bypass lopper, use the round side on the concave blade. Just sharpen the beveled side. Maybe knock off any projections on the flat

Re: [MBZ] OT dog pee

2020-09-07 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On Sun, September 6, 2020 11:38 pm, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > I heard something about this and think it turns out the owner is > scamming. He did the damage himself and has a go fund me that’s up to > 48k or so. Let me guess, he wants to replace the windows, and $48k buys a lot of