[MBZ] Next car

2008-12-02 Thread Redghost
http://auto.howstuffworks.com/aptera-hybrid.htm http://www.aptera.com/index.php Since SWMBA will not purchase another Benz, I guess I will have to get this -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz ___

[MBZ] OT - Kleb is Building this?

2008-11-30 Thread Redghost
http://www.lolpix.com/pictures/16/Funny_Pictures_429.htm Bound to have enough parts around and the technology -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz ___ http://www.okiebenz

Re: [MBZ] OT: test driving trucks

2008-11-28 Thread Redghost
better than cars. Redghost wrote: Thanksgiving dinner table talk turned to trucks and BiL needing one, the issues, and prices v. consumer report scores. Seems that there is NO market for diesel trucks. Price of fuel is too high and dealers are no longer accepting them on trade since there

Re: [MBZ] processor upgrade NG?

2008-11-28 Thread Redghost
I have been dropping upgrade CPU's in since the Mac II and have not had issue except for the 1.2mhz upgrade used in the G4 sawtooth that I tried to use in a Quicksilver. Heatsink was wrong and just never worked. Using the stock 933mhz with 10.5.x no problem, the sawtooth is using upgrade

Re: [MBZ] OT: test driving trucks

2008-11-28 Thread Redghost
Thanksgiving dinner table talk turned to trucks and BiL needing one, the issues, and prices v. consumer report scores. Seems that there is NO market for diesel trucks. Price of fuel is too high and dealers are no longer accepting them on trade since there is a glut of inventory. Prices of

Re: [MBZ] Snook's fleet

2008-11-26 Thread Redghost
Texas lets you sell four each year without need of dealer license clay On Nov 26, 2008, at 6:46 AM, Donald Snook wrote: RLE wrote: "How many of these vehicles did you transfer title to yourself? In my state, sales tax (sometimes called use tax) must be paid to transfer title and relicense w

Re: [MBZ] Snook's CURRENT CAR

2008-11-26 Thread Redghost
You could try to wash with rubbing alcohol. Might be able to rinse enough slime out clay On Nov 26, 2008, at 4:22 AM, Ed Booher wrote: On Wed, Nov 26, 2008 at 7:11 AM, Hendrik & Fay <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote: Just wondering, what is a good way to get vomit out of a keyboard. I got most

Re: [MBZ] OT: The West Wing

2008-11-25 Thread Redghost
Nope that is Casey clay On Nov 25, 2008, at 9:18 AM, Alex Chamberlain wrote: Olympia, WA On 11/25/08, andrew strasfogel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Where does Clay live? The south? On Tue, Nov 25, 2008 at 11:23 AM, Redghost <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Neighbor and I were

Re: [MBZ] OT: The West Wing

2008-11-25 Thread Redghost
seattle On Nov 25, 2008, at 9:10 AM, andrew strasfogel wrote: Where does Clay live? The south? On Tue, Nov 25, 2008 at 11:23 AM, Redghost <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Neighbor and I were growing some seedless white sort of grape. I removed mine a few years ago to redo the raise

Re: [MBZ] OT: online loan companies

2008-11-25 Thread Redghost
You will get dinged for investment property. Usually about 2% higher than owner occupied. Right now it may be really hard to source a good loan. Make sure you have all your ducks in a row and at least 20% to put down. I am holding off on property for the moment, waiting to see how the b

Re: [MBZ] OT: The West Wing

2008-11-25 Thread Redghost
Neighbor and I were growing some seedless white sort of grape. I removed mine a few years ago to redo the raised beds and now have a great sunny stonewalled area to plant them again. I have had some luck with red grapes, but more for eating than wine. Neighbor tried to make wine with his

Re: [MBZ] OT - kitchen sink faucet

2008-11-24 Thread Redghost
Not sure if this helps, but I have tried to do repair on kitchen sink swivel faucets. I ended up just getting a new faucet and putting that in. I had to remove the faucet anyway and there was so much more needing attention that it was simpler to install new than take the thing apart and t

Re: [MBZ] Ebay 0, craigslist 2

2008-11-24 Thread Redghost
They charge the hookers to advertise. you need a CC now to be able to list "erotic" services. Also charging for employment ads IIRC clay On Nov 24, 2008, at 8:44 AM, Allan Streib wrote: "LarryT" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> said: speaking of craigslist --- how do they make money? I have no id

Re: [MBZ] Ebay 0, craigslist 2

2008-11-24 Thread Redghost
Ebay INVESTED in CL, does not own. As it is,epay is going down hill fast and will be posting a loss in the next two quarters. No idea if they will come back strong. clay On Nov 24, 2008, at 6:07 AM, andrew strasfogel wrote: Me too. BTW, ebay OWNS Craigslist. On Sun, Nov 23, 2008 at 5:5

Re: [MBZ] OT: The West Wing

2008-11-24 Thread Redghost
What they say and what it ends up is a tad bit different. Most of the contractors I had bid came in low and specified low end products and finish. I picked the T&M anal retentive fellow who would do great work and contracted it myself. No mark up on product and I had to make the builder

Re: [MBZ] OT: The West Wing

2008-11-24 Thread Redghost
That being said, and good advice too. Have EVERYTHING ready to go in and know EXACTLY where it all goes. Spec every last detail and shop it about so you get best prices. There is nothing as frustrating and homicide inducing as having to unbuild what you just put in because you came late

Re: [MBZ] OT: The West Wing

2008-11-24 Thread Redghost
That bid sounds about right for your area Jim. Did the huge remuddle on my house in '99 and that came in at 130k. You will be getting much more room. As for the Marionberry/blackberry What sort of soil is it planted in? I am thinking it wants something peaty and moister. Being a re

Re: [MBZ] Backhoes [was: Re: plumbing / chemical help needed]

2008-11-23 Thread Redghost
http://www.murphyauctions.net/kenmore08dec.html All sorts of goodies. Maybe Obammie will provide some infrastructure programs and these will be used to once more make America less prone to bridge failures On Nov 22, 2008, at 8:23 PM, Craig McCluskey wrote: On Sat, 22 Nov 2008 23:08:00

Re: [MBZ] Not getting my Pagoda

2008-11-21 Thread Redghost
Previa is next iteration of the vanagon with the same issues. That engine placement kills doing much work on it and increases shop time. clay On Nov 21, 2008, at 9:16 PM, Kevin Kraly wrote: I thought that the Previa engine was near the middle of the car. The old 80's Toyota vanwagon had

Re: [MBZ] OT: plumbing / chemical help needed

2008-11-21 Thread Redghost
Same deal in my 1927 house here. Solo line for the kitchen to dump right to sewer far downstream of the main stack That allows more line flushing I guess clay On Nov 21, 2008, at 6:38 PM, Jim Cathey wrote: The kitchen drain is at the start of what might well be its own line to the septic

Re: [MBZ] Not getting my Pagoda

2008-11-21 Thread Redghost
Yeah, Previa has the engine shoe horned up under the driver seat. I suspect the designer for the Blower fan in the 114/115 did this also clay On Nov 21, 2008, at 5:13 PM, MG wrote: Sorry but I don't think of $278 as cheap enough and that's not even dealer price. They want well over $300. M

Re: [MBZ] Not getting my Pagoda

2008-11-21 Thread Redghost
AM, John Robbins wrote: Redghost wrote: People hauler/truck substitute or replacement for the E300D. Anybody have ideas for consideration? Sprinter? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used

Re: [MBZ] Not getting my Pagoda

2008-11-21 Thread Redghost
. They`re cheap enough and usually easy enough to reach. Ed 300E 2008/11/20 Redghost <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Check engine light came on in the van. Took it to the car doctor. Popped two codes related to the O2 sensors. SWMBA decided that cost to repair is reason to look for a new car

Re: [MBZ] Not getting my Pagoda

2008-11-20 Thread Redghost
--- On Thu, Nov 20, 2008 at 9:52 PM, Redghost <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Check engine light came on in the van. Took it to the car doctor. Popped two codes related to the O2 sensors. SWMBA decided that cost to repair is reason to look for a new car. Not going to get my w113. Not sur

[MBZ] Not getting my Pagoda

2008-11-20 Thread Redghost
Check engine light came on in the van. Took it to the car doctor. Popped two codes related to the O2 sensors. SWMBA decided that cost to repair is reason to look for a new car. Not going to get my w113. Not sure what she has in mind. People hauler/truck substitute or replacement for th

Re: [MBZ] (SPAM?) Oh my head!

2008-11-19 Thread Redghost
I have had to source the pull knob from the stealer. Not an inexpensive thing and made out of chinese melamine that was not good enough for milk usage. Breaks quickly and just garbage. $18.00. Old knobs where made out of stouter stuff. clay On Nov 19, 2008, at 5:55 PM, Jim Cathey wrote

Re: [MBZ] Oh my head!

2008-11-19 Thread Redghost
It is at least worth the current asking price. I could scrounge a number of parts for Gump off it. Would not be the first Iowa car to come my way as parts. clay On Nov 19, 2008, at 2:09 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Restored-250-converted-to-220D-great-condition_

Re: [MBZ] Hood star

2008-11-08 Thread Redghost
Plan to assist the US by removing a colored house nigger? clay On Nov 8, 2008, at 12:38 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: I need to build a nuclear bomb, where might I get the supplies I need and how would I go about doing that? Craig McCluskey wrote: On Sat, 8 Nov 2008 12:13:52 -0800 (PST) Cur

[MBZ] group really needs

2008-11-06 Thread Redghost
http://tinyurl.com/5tpuax http://tinyurl.com/6l24nb -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.b

Re: [MBZ] this is not about politics, its about voting

2008-11-04 Thread Redghost
Happened here in WA four years ago. The challenger demanded recounts until she won. Massive voting fraud with dead and criminals voting multiple times for her. She got in by 120 votes from a few thousand in previous counts favoring the opponent. clay On Nov 4, 2008, at 8:41 AM, LarryT w

Re: [MBZ] this is not about politics, its about voting

2008-11-04 Thread Redghost
It will be a supreme cluster F--- for many of the tax levies and initiatives out west. In WA I think there is a need to pass these things by a percentage of the historical turn out of prior elections. With 80% turn out the days of getting anything passed are gone, since best we have been

Re: [MBZ] Flintstone Benz

2008-11-02 Thread Redghost
Helping the exchange student with homework. The odyssey and art clay On Nov 2, 2008, at 1:59 PM, John Robbins wrote: Redghost wrote: http://www.lolpix.com Someone is having a productive Saturday ;) ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see

[MBZ] Flintstone Benz

2008-11-02 Thread Redghost
http://www.lolpix.com/pictures/14/Funny_Pictures_382.htm -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.

[MBZ] old age - OT

2008-11-02 Thread Redghost
http://www.lolpix.com/pictures/17/Funny_Pictures_400.htm -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.

Re: [MBZ] Cathey SL addition

2008-10-30 Thread Redghost
lf Of Redghost Sent: Thursday, October 30, 2008 12:06 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] Cathey SL addition http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/897302227.html Jim needs to add to his stable. I was just threatened with castration if this arrived at my door step. I must have it far fr

[MBZ] Frada Mobiles

2008-10-29 Thread Redghost
http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/896377941.html - '65 MK10 http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/896375628.html - '64 Daimler -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz ___

[MBZ] Cathey SL addition

2008-10-29 Thread Redghost
http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/897302227.html Jim needs to add to his stable. I was just threatened with castration if this arrived at my door step. I must have it far from me before I do something rash clay not mine, no affiliation, much lust in my heart ___

Re: [MBZ] Rear diff, one more time

2008-10-26 Thread Redghost
There is a Hazet toy I picked up that has all the bits needed for under car fluids in one tool. Best investment of $17 I made. Sadly I do not use the oil or trans bits on most of the cars clay On Oct 26, 2008, at 8:29 AM, Curt Raymond wrote: BTW 14mm is correct, the 3 piece set from Auto

Re: [MBZ] 126 brochure & Becker radio

2008-10-26 Thread Redghost
That Becker is worth $200 to somebody interested in a proper restoration. Gump has need, but not at that price. clay On Oct 25, 2008, at 8:49 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have volunteered to help sort out all of the car stuff owned by my long time friend Don (who died last year of metast

Re: [MBZ] Starter knob stuck

2008-10-22 Thread Redghost
YES Just dealt with that issue a few weeks ago. Really a pain when the key is stuck in running. I just disabled the cable and am good to go clay On Oct 21, 2008, at 2:13 PM, Peter Frederick wrote: Replace the interlock cable. They go bad, and sooner or later the key switch won't turn an

Re: [MBZ] Starter knob stuck

2008-10-22 Thread Redghost
Weak woman syndrome. My kid has the same issue and he is 180lb. Weak wimp could not get the knob out without crawling up onto the dash. Also issue is lack of patience for glowing and then lighting off clay On Oct 21, 2008, at 8:13 AM, Tim C. wrote: Short: how to get the starter knob to mov

[MBZ] Better 220d no air though

2008-10-20 Thread Redghost
http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/885698565.html Does this come close to your price? Not the same wonderful color as Gump, like that PDX car. Still a good looker -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz _

Re: [MBZ] OT - Joe The unlicensed, republican Plumber and tax

2008-10-20 Thread Redghost
While waiting to pick up my kid from school, I was taken by the updated campaign signs for the colored fellow. Guess it was freudian, but read it as Osama Bin Laden when it said Obama Biden. Think I will put up a yard sign extolling the candidate Obama al Biden with a burning towers back

Re: [MBZ] OT: Is Barack Obama a US Citizen? - flag pin

2008-10-19 Thread Redghost
I am for wealth accumulation through hard labor. If you do not labor, you do not accumulate wealth, and therefore must depend upon the kindness of strangers who will not give you enough to get through the month without your having to labor. If you do not work, you do not eat, and then you

Re: [MBZ] OT: Is Barack Obama a US Citizen? - flag pin

2008-10-19 Thread Redghost
What is this "profit" crap? Taxable income over 250K is not profit. Just because you were able to have an income and not enough deductions does not make your income "profit". I am pretty sure I am using my share of the income to provide healthcare to my family, education, housing, transp

Re: [MBZ] OT: Is Barack Obama a US Citizen?

2008-10-19 Thread Redghost
I agree, Teddy was a superior president. That franklin fellow as a disaster clay On Oct 18, 2008, at 6:24 PM, Hendrik & Fay wrote: One of the great POTUS was Roosevelt, very cunning and always did what he considered to be best for the US. Can we say the same for the current crop of people

Re: [MBZ] OT: Is John Sidney McCain a US Citizen?

2008-10-19 Thread Redghost
At the time McCain was born in Panama, the CZ was considered US soil, as was the hospital he was born in. No real question about citizenship, unlike the colored boy clay On Oct 18, 2008, at 6:02 PM, Mitch Haley wrote: John Freer wrote: So what US State was McCain born in? Answer: he wasn

Re: [MBZ] gas and insurance prices

2008-10-14 Thread Redghost
and lost all the new business that it generated? Redghost wrote: My family pays over $1k for medical insurance monthly. Pretty good coverage for many things, but still a large chunk of change to get mediocre medical care. Were we paying cash to doctors directly for treatment, the lev

Re: [MBZ] gas prices

2008-10-14 Thread Redghost
amps. Oh, and Europe is a lot smaller and denser and has been populated a lot longer. Texas is bigger than France! And the gummints tax the hell out of gas too. And restrict retailing in a lot of ways. Lemons and apples. --R Redghost wrote: The going to Wally world is the problem.

Re: [MBZ] gas and insurance prices

2008-10-14 Thread Redghost
o be pricey. Although this can be offset by selling some non- essential body parts, provided they are in good nick. Hendrik with insurance on just about everything Redghost wrote: But in total costs, it all comes out pretty equal. Price of car, insurance, gas, electric, freezer, health, and you c

Re: [MBZ] gas prices

2008-10-14 Thread Redghost
the hell out of gas too. And restrict retailing in a lot of ways. Lemons and apples. --R Redghost wrote: The going to Wally world is the problem. In Europe and many other nations, the shopping areas are closer to the population and this reduces the need for cars to allow one to acquire

Re: [MBZ] gas prices

2008-10-14 Thread Redghost
We pay for it in all the energy used to transport and provide products to consumers. Granted our prices are low, but the energy expended is high, and in the coming years our energy costs and prices paid for it will increase to match what others are paying. Then the cheap food becomes more

Re: [MBZ] gas prices

2008-10-14 Thread Redghost
our out of each & every day into a visit to a local market for food. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] ] On Behalf Of Redghost Sent: Tuesday, October 14, 2008 2:09 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List

Re: [MBZ] gas prices

2008-10-14 Thread Redghost
The going to Wally world is the problem. In Europe and many other nations, the shopping areas are closer to the population and this reduces the need for cars to allow one to acquire goods. We have lived in cities and towns for millennia, and our ancestors found a way to procure dinners.

[MBZ] upcoming goodies

2008-10-12 Thread Redghost
Auction coming up in two weeks. A few interesting things 1969 FORD MUSTANG MACH 1, V8, auto, p/s, p/b SANDPIPER CSAT25T6 25' T/A self-contained toy hauler http://www.murphyauctions.net/kenmore08oct.html no interest, and there are a few Benz on site that are not yet on the list clay _

Re: [MBZ] Now we're bailing out commercial paper too?

2008-10-07 Thread Redghost
Now that would be a great solution. The world is far to populated, so let us look to Africa for a cleansing. No more need to send surplus food to them once we wipe them out. With the land free of starving folks, we can send farmers out there to grow food and fuel for the world. I think

Re: [MBZ] Seattle CL list for October

2008-10-01 Thread Redghost
I just pass on the cars of interest to the group. What she got is a long list of more recent cars with gadgets and geegaws. Her attention was piqued by an R350. I would rather the 12 seater Sprinter. Or a 107. clay On Oct 1, 2008, at 6:40 AM, Jim Cathey wrote: I am once more lookin

Re: [MBZ] W115 radiator?

2008-09-30 Thread Redghost
Heck, just take out the one you have and put a small weld on it. That will plug the hole and allow you to not lose water out that way. Does not really reduce your cooling enough unless the car is used in the desert or hot hot summers. I have seen the radiators with holes the size of base

[MBZ] Seattle CL list for October

2008-09-30 Thread Redghost
Delete as needed. I am once more looking at cars, because SWMBA is mad at the ED for coughing up the ACC. http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/861910630.html -- '62 benz $300 http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/861781802.html -- '61180 $700 http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/cto/86127028

Re: [MBZ] Trapped key

2008-09-27 Thread Redghost
Well that just truly sucks. Now I am going to have to do surgery and incur wrath of SWMBA that I am spending time and money on keeping the cheap car running. Not that she can bring herself to actually spend the big cash on a newer car. clay On Sep 26, 2008, at 7:59 PM, Jim Cathey wrote:

[MBZ] New investing

2008-09-27 Thread Redghost
Liquid Assets If you had purchased $1,000 worth of shares in Delta Airlines one year ago, you would have $49 today. If you had purchased $1,000 worth of of shares in AIG one year ago, you would have $33 today. If you had purchased $1,000 worth of shares in Lehman Brothers one year ago, you w

Re: [MBZ] Trapped key

2008-09-26 Thread Redghost
Hi SWMBA! The cable to the IP for start/kill is ok, but the connection is wobbly at the Ip so it goes off to the side at times and does not fully engage kill. The Knob will pull fully out with key turned or not. Might be the cable to the key has gone fully bad and I will be spending the

Re: [MBZ] Trapped key

2008-09-25 Thread Redghost
> not > familiar with that model enough to help much. How 'bout pulling/ > yanking the > starter switch some while trying to turn the key - like Jim said? > 'Sorry I can't provide better help. Good luck. I may as well "bail > out." > > Wilton

Re: [MBZ] Trapped key

2008-09-25 Thread Redghost
OH! That would be really close to the issue. The off does not work really well on Gump anymore. I have to push all the way in and hope she shuts off. When she does not, I pop the clutch and just kill it. Maybe that is not working well anymore and I have to screw around more. Used to be

Re: [MBZ] Trapped key

2008-09-25 Thread Redghost
wrote: > Starting with W123 in '76, you have to insert wire in the release > slot, then > unscrew the ring to remove the cylinder. Can you insert wire an > inch or > so? > > Wilton > ' > - Original Message - > From: "Redghost" <[EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] Trapped key

2008-09-25 Thread Redghost
> 123's, > 124's, 126's I'm familiar with. Does it have the slot for a wire > release I > mentioned? I know 123's have it - when did that start, '76? > > Wilton > > - Original Message - > From: "Redghost" <[EMAIL PROTECT

Re: [MBZ] Trapped key

2008-09-25 Thread Redghost
and the position 1 slot does nothing but disengage the steering lock. clay On Sep 25, 2008, at 8:36 PM, Wilton Strickland wrote: > Is it stuck in STARTING position or ON-and-running position? > > Wilton > > - Original Message - > From: "Redghost" <[EM

Re: [MBZ] Trapped key

2008-09-25 Thread Redghost
> inch or so > into this slot now? If so it's in #1. > > Wilton > > - Original Message - > From: "Redghost" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "Mercedes Discussion List" > Sent: Thursday, September 25, 2008 10:45 PM > Subject: [MBZ

Re: [MBZ] Trapped key

2008-09-25 Thread Redghost
to help > turn the > cylinder. > > Wilton > > - Original Message ----- > From: "Redghost" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "Mercedes Discussion List" > Sent: Thursday, September 25, 2008 11:23 PM > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Trapped key > &

Re: [MBZ] Trapped key

2008-09-25 Thread Redghost
he lock and improve your chances of turning it > to #1 > position in order to remove the cylinder. I'll elaborate if you > need it. > > Wilton > > - Original Message - > From: "Redghost" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "Mercedes Discussion

[MBZ] Trapped key

2008-09-25 Thread Redghost
I need big help. Gump has decided to eat my key. Stuck in the on position and will not turn or come out. What is the standard action to take to liberate it? -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz __

Re: [MBZ] OT was what about you, now Washer Lint

2008-09-24 Thread Redghost
The phosphates tend to not make it all the way back into ground water if you actually use grey water on ground with plantings. They really like to have the nutrients and just let the water either percolate, absorb or evaporate. That is if you use grey water for yard duty. Best use I foun

Re: [MBZ] Iced coffee in Iowa

2008-09-23 Thread Redghost
Temp-daughter looks at me strange when I tell her to eat veggies. Or fruit, or even something new in the way of food, or tell her new things that challenge her vision of reality. It is as if she were confronted by a fish and it starts talking to her. Anyway, she likes her coffee. Talks ab

Re: [MBZ] '87 300D saga continues

2008-09-23 Thread Redghost
for her to make sense of. clay On Sep 22, 2008, at 6:53 PM, Rich Thomas wrote: > I don't know about the Pastafarians, but the Jebbies do a good job of > edumacating impressionable youngsters. > > --R > > Redghost wrote: >> Last week, taking the kids to school,

Re: [MBZ] '87 300D saga continues

2008-09-22 Thread Redghost
Last week, taking the kids to school, there was a car with the FSM, may his noodly goodness touch us all!, on the boot lid. Since we were too close to school to go in depth, I promised to tell my temp- daughter what it was all about when we got home in the afternoon. Then I forgot what I w

Re: [MBZ] '90 300D update - What to do now?

2008-09-17 Thread Redghost
Not been to local PnP for a few months, so no idea if a 2.5 would be there. Given the age though, I am expecting to see a few in the coming months as they become totalled. Full engines sell for <$200. If you need something faster than a lucky PnP find, check www.auroraautowrecking.com

Re: [MBZ] OT: Windows Vista - how copy a DVD?

2008-09-17 Thread Redghost
Get a Mac. Comes fully loaded with software to burn DVD clay On Sep 17, 2008, at 6:16 AM, Rich Thomas wrote: > Look at Handbrake or Ripit4me (google them and download) -- freeware > for > doing DVD copies, etc. > > --R > > Max Dillon wrote: >> I know, I know, "Trash the windoze OS and switch

Re: [MBZ] Biden

2008-09-11 Thread Redghost
http://www.break.com/pictures/making-politics-simple569680.html On 11 Sep 2008, at 05:03, LarryT wrote: > Sounds like someone covering his bases - > > Take Care, > Larry T > http://youroil.net > Carb & Jet Settings: > http://members.rennlist.org/webercarbs/ > - Original Message - > From:

Re: [MBZ] Avalon?

2008-09-10 Thread Redghost
Banned response clay On 10 Sep 2008, at 21:03, Jim Cathey wrote: >> Roger, all those young womyn are not into breeding. That is why the >> things are called LEZBARU. I am not sure why the car appeals to that >> demographic, but it does. > > It holds dogs, that's why. > > -- Jim > > > ___

Re: [MBZ] OT Look out for Cat Converter theft

2008-09-10 Thread Redghost
Must be one. The PnP cuts them out before they hit the yard. Also seem to get the turbos, as I have not seen one in a car yet. Even fresh off the fork lift clay On 10 Sep 2008, at 15:24, Zoltan Finks wrote: > Seems a bandit has hit our small community and stolen the cat from > two late

Re: [MBZ] Avalon?

2008-09-10 Thread Redghost
Roger, all those young womyn are not into breeding. That is why the things are called LEZBARU. I am not sure why the car appeals to that demographic, but it does. clay On 10 Sep 2008, at 13:04, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > If you really want another, you can probably find them gathering >

Re: [MBZ] OT - "Hot" VP candidate

2008-09-08 Thread Redghost
My oldest was born in Jan of 93. His manhood was always referenced as a clinton. Little did I know that billy would actually come to represent that to the nation as a whole a few years later. We could not place my kid in a few preschools because there were a number of Clintons attending.

Re: [MBZ] How to R&R the primer pump on a W123 turbodiesel

2008-09-08 Thread Redghost
wrote: > Some people have all the luck (meaning you, not your spouse). > > On Mon, Sep 8, 2008 at 1:45 AM, Redghost <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> My wife calls that the "stupid tool" because she is tiny enough to >> fit >> under the sinks and e

Re: [MBZ] How to R&R the primer pump on a W123 turbodiesel

2008-09-07 Thread Redghost
My wife calls that the "stupid tool" because she is tiny enough to fit under the sinks and ends up having to do the job after I goof it up. clay On 7 Sep 2008, at 14:44, OK Don wrote: > Try a faucet wrench -- it's a pipe wrench that swivels 90 degrees on > the handle. Meant to reach up the bac

Re: [MBZ] the Republican Candidate for VP

2008-09-07 Thread Redghost
Heart is not happy about the playing of their music and has issued a cease and desist. foolish lesbians clay On 6 Sep 2008, at 14:35, Zoltan Finks wrote: > And what was with the playing of the Heart song Barracuda at the Rep. > convention? Actually all this playing of inspirational rock tune

Re: [MBZ] OT - "Hot" VP candidate

2008-09-06 Thread Redghost
The resounding success we had in Somalia. Far more embarrassing than iraq and did more to weaken the perception of the US in the world. clay On 6 Sep 2008, at 08:41, Loren Faeth wrote: > "some" How about lots of! > Along with a wake of dead bodies? > > At 10:40 AM 9/6/2008, you wrote: >>

Re: [MBZ] OT - "Hot" VP candidate

2008-09-06 Thread Redghost
BJ was an unmitigated disaster as a world leader and commander in chief. A roadkill skunk would have done a much better task and smelled sweeter. clay On 6 Sep 2008, at 08:40, Rich Thomas wrote: > Refresh my memory on the experience of Arkansas Governor William "BJ" > Clinton when he ran fo

Re: [MBZ] the Republican Candidate for VP

2008-09-06 Thread Redghost
I have not made mention of her physical attributes, but those of her barracuda like tenacity in dealing with issues close to her. I have noticed that most women's wear is meant to attract attention from male and female alike. There are a number of womyn who chose to divorce themselves fr

Re: [MBZ] Harleys - was - the hottest VP

2008-09-05 Thread Redghost
Depends on how you choose to sit upon your stead. The fairing will do wonders for diverting air as long as you do your part. Riding in a sit up and beg position just makes you a huge impediment to forward travel with a small fairing. My 81 R65 had a bikini fairing that did a fine job as

Re: [MBZ] the hottest VP

2008-09-05 Thread Redghost
Uh, when exactly did she do that? Or are you referring to her husband > who works in oil? > > -Rolf > > Redghost wrote: >> If she can stare down the rapacious vultures in the AK oil industry, >> it will be a cold day in hell when some slav or oriental will get her >>

Re: [MBZ] How my day went from good, to bad, to good, to bad, to

2008-09-05 Thread Redghost
The really disgusting thing is that state schools are always grubbing for cash. They get so much of the budget and then (here in WA it is biennial) as the end of the funding period arrives there is a mad scramble to use up all the funds so that they can keep asking for larger sums. Were t

Re: [MBZ] the hottest VP

2008-09-05 Thread Redghost
If she can stare down the rapacious vultures in the AK oil industry, it will be a cold day in hell when some slav or oriental will get her trembling clay On 5 Sep 2008, at 14:18, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > I seriously doubt that if the time should come that McCain dies in > office and > no

Re: [MBZ] College Costs

2008-09-05 Thread Redghost
I love Gump. She was built right and still retains that quality feel even if she is a rolling turd in the eyes of a few people I live with. Compared to the E300, she is stone age and simple. That w124 though is starting to show her age and has some creaks and age issues that I would have

Re: [MBZ] College Costs

2008-09-04 Thread Redghost
John the IVY has more to do with having laurels to present with the CV so that you can "look good" to prospective clients and employers. The educations to be had at a host of schools is better, but you do not get the flash from a no name school. The joy of a benz being well built is long

Re: [MBZ] Its a matter of definition

2008-09-02 Thread Redghost
But Randy, you will survive the coming apocalypse and he will be found mummified in a corner. He is betting that the world will go on ticking along as he knows it and does not need to know how to do anything since he can purchase it all ready made. WE know that is not the true case, and w

Re: [MBZ] OT More Freecycle Weirdness

2008-09-01 Thread Redghost
yes clay On 1 Sep 2008, at 20:07, Wonko the Sane wrote: > You are I guess right, but way too wordy. > > Wanted: Goggles for my stupid dog who doesn't know when to shut his > eyes. > > On Mon, Sep 1, 2008 at 9:56 PM, Redghost <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >

[MBZ] upcoming auction goodies

2008-09-01 Thread Redghost
Coming in two weeks at local auction yard. http://www.murphyauctions.net/kenmore08sep.html YANMAR C10R-1 mini crawler utility carrier, 2 cyl diesel, hyd dump, rubber tracks 2004 MERCEDES E500, V8, auto, p/s, p/b, a/c, sunroof I would be interested in the yanmar for hunting -- Clay Seatt

Re: [MBZ] OT More Freecycle Weirdness

2008-09-01 Thread Redghost
She is asking after the dumb goggles, as to the technical nomenclature of said goggle and if there is a person who no longer needs the goggles on their mutt, to please pass them on for her mutts. Not really chatting, just overly verbose. clay On 1 Sep 2008, at 19:31, Wonko the Sane wrote

[MBZ] Dang, free parts for w126

2008-08-31 Thread Redghost
http://seattle.craigslist.org/est/zip/821127829.html Too bad I do not have this model yet, but acquiring this would violate my parole. -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz _

Re: [MBZ] Had / got to drive the company's Suburban yesterday

2008-08-30 Thread Redghost
That is almost as good as the Nader LaDuke sticker I saw on the Corvair a few years ago. clay On 29 Aug 2008, at 10:10, Alex Chamberlain wrote: > On Fri, Aug 29, 2008 at 9:47 AM, Loren Faeth > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> You can turn into a real liberal then Driving your gas guzzling SUV

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