Gee...
For some reason this reminded me of a story.. as an electrical contractor.
Couple bought a house. After moving in the wife discovered the freezer in
the basement had quit working and the contents had spoiled. (Not a large
loss.) She tells the husband who discovers that none of the electric
OY! SEARS! "Slowly I turn"
One of my first "young" experiences was with the local Sears. It seemed a
reasonable place to get a new "DieHard" battery or radial tires. I'd heard
stories, however. Just out of curiousity I put a piece of scotch tape on the
hood so I could tell if it had been opened.
Many years ago a roomate had a similar predicament.
The outcome? He became angry. Communication broke down. He began making
nuisance telephone calls to interrupt their business. The transmission shop
had the calls traced to the office where David worked and sent the police...
it was a nasty (child
When I was a kid about nine years old I'd often go downtown with my dad to
the office in the summer. There was an old eccentric woman who would prowl
in the garbage cans at the curb on trash days. I'd follow her around town
and observe as she collected her "finds" in her old grocery cart.
That was
s of metal "stuff".
>
> They carted off the oddest things. For example, I threw out 8 old
> monitors. One of the scrap dealers cut off & took the power & video
> cables and left the monitors. Copper is valuable these days.
>
> Tom
> www.kegkits.com
>
>
t; that the same applies to the contents of your construction dumpster.
>
> Tom
> www.kegkits.com
>
> - Original Message -
> From: Timothy Robinson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Received: 1/21/08 3:47 PM
> To: Mercedes Discussion List
> CC:
> Subject: Re:
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> Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List
> Date: Mon, 21 Jan 2008 15:53:52 -0500
> To: Mercedes Discussion List
> Subject: Re: [MBZ] '82 300D
>
> Timothy Robinson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
>
>> I had a construction dumpster delivered to a house last summer so
more
thousand miles each? Hmmm... at the rate I drive that calculates to about
55.5 years.
> From: Allan Streib <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List
> Date: Mon, 21 Jan 2008 14:48:03 -0500
> To: Mercedes Discussion List
> Subject: Re: [MBZ] '82 30
iner out back. In other words, those who drive
> around sucking WVO from behind restaraunts are technically stealing the
> stuff. In most cases, the restaraunt owner or manager does not care.
>
> Tom
> www.kegkits.com
>
> - Original Message -
> From: Timothy Robinso
les per week, is it really worth the hassle of buying an old car, paying
> to convert it, then the bother of finding Bio? I'd pay $1500 for a nice
> W123, which there are still plenty of around here, but not $4500. $3000
> bucks still buys a lot of gas.
>
> Ed
> 300E
&g
This is true! The biodiesel "kids" are paying $3,500-$4,500 for early 80's
W123s around here just if they run. I could sell two of the cars I bought on
Craigslist lat summer for twice what I paid.
> From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List
> Date: Mon, 21
I pretty much hold on the underground tanks being about 55F constant. I
don't worry about "overfilling" as the distance home or into town from my
usual station consumes about a half gallon within 20 minutes of my having
filled.
I do hold to variations in tire pressure at very cold or hot summer te
I recently had total front end, tie rods, rocker arms, upper bushings, drag
link, alignment, oil/fluids/filters, replace window regulator, all four
brakes and fuel tank replacement. Total labor was less than $500. though
Todd and Gary did furnish parts. I thought labor was more than fair though I
r
I personally don't like the "HOT" McDonald's coffee. Then again, last time I
tried it was many years ago when the local DID have an old water jacketed
urn and perhaps I did get the idea they just continued to add and never
brewed fresh. It was so hot I couldn't taste it. I'll admit that was in the
Why can;t the cable companies offer one more packahe
> where the customer chooses what they want? There is bound to be a cost per
> channel which when added together would equal my option cost. Different
> channels might have different costs - people should be given the option of
> choosing what
Actually, I'm thinking they used one of those jacketed urns for coffee. It
keep the coffee hotter which IMHO keep you from tasting how vile it is. I
used to think McDons just "added to" the mix and never actually brewed a
fresh pot. Watered down, it's flavorless but actually is the right color.
>
Friend of mine wants to buy a new car, and has her eye on one, but something
about it just makes her nervous. She's asked for my advice.
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I bought a pair of Bose 901s in 1981. At the time it seemed high end. I had
a large Bose subwoofer, Bose tuner/amp; still have the heavy three conductor
wiring which I installed before drywall. (I sold the system to brother a few
years after). At the time I only listened to vinyl on the Technics di
I joined the list just in time to read you guys talking about the passing of
this wonderful guy, a sage it seemed. I've gained admiration of him. SO...
"Change the fuses...?" Here's what I discovered today (thx to Booth):
I bought an '84 300D from a guy on Craigslist early summer. With my schedul
t: Re: [MBZ] bet none of you would be
> ableto guesswhothisguy'sgrandfather is
>
> It was just meant as a joke. Of course I really do know what the true Mensa
> society is.
>
>
>
> --
> From: "Timothy Robinson" <[EM
I'm old enough I don't have to go through that any more.
> From: "Dave H..." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List
> Date: Sat, 29 Dec 2007 17:48:57 -0500
> To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
> Subject: Re: [MBZ] bet none of you would be able to
> guesswhothisguy'sgrandfather is
>
DUH! I clicked on the link thinking, "Monty Hall had an illegitimate child?"
> From: "andrew strasfogel" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List
> Date: Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:35:24 -0500
> To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
> Subject: Re: [MBZ] speaking of the woman descended from ern
...give a man a fish, he'll eat for a day but teach him to fish and
he'll sit in a boat every Saturday on the lake drinking beer...
In my case, "you teach someone how to do..." and he comes by every Saturday
wanting to use my garage or borrow my tools...
> From: "Kevin Kraly" <[EMAIL PROTECTE
A friend needs a good car for his son in college. He keeps hinting that I
should sell him one of mine or help him find one in good condition. The best
I can do is just introduce him to my MB indy as a trusted third person. I've
been in too many difficult situations selling a friend a car. I also re
hing is built like an
> old Benz. lol. I have a box of all kinds of old attachments for it,
> including one to vacuum the dog. It's semi-retired now and used to vacuum
> the cars.
>
> Ed
> 300E
>
> On 22/12/2007, Timothy Robinson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
&g
When I picked up one of the 300Ds last summer an uncle rode along bringing
the car in. (He's an idiot!) He wanted much to drive so about 60 miles out I
allowed him. I-26 is a fairly steep ascent returning to Asheville. I glanced
over and noticed the temp gauge climbing. I hadn't been paying close
a
Still an Electrolux guy here. I have a 1976 model upstairs and a 1984 model
downstairs. Still have my grandparents' '50s model which is a chrome thing
on skids. It came with turbo/air powered buffing attachments for the paste
wax we used on the hardwood floors.
Honestly, for the price of replacing
I was "raised" being told "no left foot riding the brake!" It was customary
to see "tourists" driving through the mountains obviously "left foot
brakers." I would hear my grandfather or father swear at them. My dad always
slid his foot from brake to accelerator. I can remember the sound of the
peda
William Conrad was Matt Dillon in the radio version of "Gunsmoke." He was
considered for the role when it went to television but because of his
obesity they went with James Arness.
He was a fighter pilot in WWII.
> From: "Kaleb C. Striplin, work" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Reply-To: Mercedes Discuss
I remember in the 70s, gasoline shortage, the fuel lines... There were some
kids who were stealing gas. The MOD was they would punch a hole in a gas
tank and place a container underneath. When the container was filled, of
course the remaining full spilled on the ground. They would then return to
ge
comprising this
> imaginary community is both diverse and fascinating!
>
>
>
> On Dec 19, 2007 12:55 PM, Timothy Robinson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
>> That was major in college. Started lessons at 5. After college worked as
>> an
>> accompanist in NYC. I wor
ist
> Date: Wed, 19 Dec 2007 16:42:53 -0500
> To: Mercedes Discussion List
> Subject: Re: [MBZ] copper thieves
>
> Timothy Robinson wrote:
>>
>> In years past I've actually "camped out" at a site just hoping to catch
>> someone. If I did they
nd
> be long gone...
> BillR
>
> -Original Message-
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> On Behalf Of Mitch Haley
> Sent: Wednesday, December 19, 2007 4:43 PM
> To: Mercedes Discussion List
> Subject: Re: [MBZ] copper thieves
>
> Timothy Robi
alf Of Mitch Haley
> Sent: Wednesday, December 19, 2007 4:43 PM
> To: Mercedes Discussion List
> Subject: Re: [MBZ] copper thieves
>
> Timothy Robinson wrote:
>>
>> In years past I've actually "camped out" at a site just hoping to catch
>> someone.
> Randy
>
> -Original Message-----
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Timothy Robinson
> Sent: Wednesday, December 19, 2007 12:21 PM
> To: Mercedes Discussion List
> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Another Generator Question
>
>
> Make sure to bond
I owned a retail business in the early 80s. It was broken into one night.
Some merchandise and a high end stereo were stole though no cash was in the
registers.
Some bold person had thrown a brick through one of the front plate glass
windows so there was glass all about. Though there was no alarm
I had to have a tank repaired once on the old Lincoln. It was sent off to a
special shop which fills the tank with something inert and welds. If I
remember, the empty tank is more dangerous than the full?
> From: Allan Streib <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List
> Date: Wed, 1
; Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D)
> www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts
> Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil
> PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net
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>
> - Original Message -
> Fr
'xactly. I almost felt like a "cheatin' Ho" when the mechanic saw some door
checks and other new parts laying in the floorboard. I didn't ask him to put
them on but said, "I've got some projects to keep myself occupied should it
snow."
I've actually had homeowners want an small project wired but
I found myself with a 1979 Trans Am and a '79 CJ-7 Golden Eagle (a result of
unloading the '78 Lincoln)... 'cept @ 21 y/o I started collecting speeding
tickets and couldn't afford the insurance on them.
I could do a litany of cars, however. My first the grandparents' 1969 black
Lincoln with suicid
No, J. Baker McCullagh. In the 70s he was know in Holiday nn circles at "the
prouce gouger of Tunnel Road." He owned about 5 HI properties and a few
Hampton Inns around Asheville, NC. *coarse...just like Jock Ewing.
> From: "Donald Snook" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List
>
> Subject: Re: [MBZ] 123 frontend rebuild
>
> WOW, you paid way too much for parts.
>
> ---
> Kaleb C. Striplin
> Cox Auto Trader
> 730-Tulsa FSBO Supervisor
>
> - Original Message -
> From: "Timothy Robinson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: "Merced
I've had similar happen, return to a jobsite after a weekend and someone has
stripped copper brankch circuits plumbing just to sell at scrap prices. I'm
a "trusting, fatalist, Karma type." Well, I was and hate to lose that...
I've been known to use a little "ingenuity" such as energizing metal
com
My agent booked him twenty five years ago. I remember one of his standards,
"Deep Purple."
Some of us old pianists never die. People just wish we would! It's pretty
weird when you can estimate how many times you've played "Misty" at about
$0.83 a pop... I figured once that I've sat on a piano ben
Discussion List
> Date: Wed, 19 Dec 2007 10:45:06 -0700
> To: "'Mercedes Discussion List'"
> Subject: Re: [MBZ] 123 frontend rebuild
>
> What were you charged if you don't mind my asking? I need front end work
> done as wellbeen putting it off.
>
> Bo
: Re: [MBZ] Dallas cars was Re: Gotta love MB
>
> What about that season where they used whats her name to play Miss Ellie?
> Geez, that was stupid. The show really go stupid toward the end
>
> ---
> Kaleb C. Striplin
> Cox Auto Trader
> 730-Tulsa FSBO Supervisor
>
t; William Conrad, as in, Jake and the fatman? Same guy, right?
>
> ---
> Kaleb C. Striplin
> Cox Auto Trader
> 730-Tulsa FSBO Supervisor
>
> - Original Message -
> From: "Timothy Robinson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
>
Make sure to bond the copper water lines to the ground at the main panel.
> From: "R A Bennell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List
> Date: Wed, 19 Dec 2007 10:45:53 -0600
> To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Another Generator Question
>
> No metal pipe at
If I recall the Allante had a removable hardtop just like the SL
convertibles?
> From: "LarryT" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List
> Date: Wed, 19 Dec 2007 11:44:09 -0500
> To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Gotta love MB
>
> IIRC, the Allante was built in
quot;Kaleb C. Striplin, work" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List
> Date: Wed, 19 Dec 2007 10:14:25 -0600
> To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Gotta love MB
>
> '
> You play piano?
>
> ---
> Kaleb C. Str
I quite watching after "Jock" died. (I worked for a guy who owned a
franchise of Holiday Inns who was a course but likable guy could have been
his twin. He was a difficult man to work for, though.)
Anyway, when Miss Elle married Clayton Farlow, I just couldn't get past the
actor, Howard Keel from
That's a process I just paid to have done on a 300D last week and have
another in the shop this week for the same. :(
> From: Luther <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List
> Date: Wed, 19 Dec 2007 09:49:39 -0600
> To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
> Subject: [MBZ] 123 frontend re
>From the obese William Conrad as "Frank Cannon" (1971-1976) driving a new
Lincoln Mark III-IV each season to Burt Reynolds in Smokey Anand the Bandit"
bringing attention to the Pontiac Trans Am "Golden Eagle," I don't think
even JR could promote that Allante! What were they thinking?
> From: Jim
Had some neighbors who followed the trend (from "Dallas") of getting
numbered personalized plates. That was, until the IRS questioned why the
daughter's SLs could be considered a business expense. The father was
finally sentenced to federal prison for bid rigging on a highway project.
> From: "Don
My dad was stickler about keeping the tanks full. I think it dated back to
the Cold War Era when he'd receive a call at 3AM and have to head to the
missile tracking facility. 24hr convenience stores with fuel pumps didn't
exist then. Of course, most gas stations had attendants back then who ran
out
Have replaced several! I had to pull the pin on one until I had a chance to
replace. First time I opened the door and forgot I thought I was going to
fold the driver's door 180 degrees into the front fender!
> From: Jim Cathey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List
> Date: Wed,
Some of the club I play (piano) have a rule that the valets are NOt to
adjust seats when parking cars. It's kinda interesting to watch these 6'+
college athletes squeezing behing the wheel of some 4'5" little old lady's
land yacht.
> From: "E M" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion
A friend was telling me about draining and removing the tank, taking it to a
car wash (or using a pressure washer at home) and spraying it out well then
using a blow dryer or heat gun to get all of the moisture out.
> From: "Dave H..." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List
> Da
"Nineth month fiscal year 2007"
> From: "John Freer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List
> Date: Wed, 19 Dec 2007 00:19:42 -0800
> To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
> Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Please define this term
>
> I'm going to guess 9 months sales for year 2007?
>
> On 12/
Oh, I can see thet advantage, especially w/multiple drivers. Heck, today the
"memory" function even recalls mirror positions and radio presets.
Brings me to another thought. I'm only driver of "my" cars. I always thought
that a vehicle "got used to" one owner's driving habits. Maybe it's
imaginati
Yeah... knowing that the GFIC would trip as it was supposed to was the only
thing that kept me from tossing the toaster into the tub when the "ex" was
bathing...
> From: Jim Cathey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List
> Date: Tue, 18 Dec 2007 22:33:11 -0800
> To: Mercedes Disc
ubject: Re: [MBZ] Gotta love MB
>
> When I do take the cars in for service, and leave them on the lot, I tape a
> large note right on the steering wheel, "DON'T adjust the seats, or move the
> mirrors" They don't have to move the seat, they're only drivi
Here's my rant on the subject!
My dad sold some land to a contractor. (Big mistake IMO as now parents' once
peaceful place in the country is now surrounded by four dozen residentials
with 2.4 kids ea..)
The contractor seemed to be a reputable sort, building 1800-2200 sq. ft.
houses on generous lo
"--Managed to turn replacing the HVAC unit into a bathroom remodel"
I know how that works. Idle time during winter and those 12mo/no pay/0%
interest offers at Lowes and Home Depot get me every time.
> From: John Robbins <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List
> Date: Tue, 18 Dec
Something quite true about that. I remember brochures from 30-40 years ago
explaining how MB seats were designed to support good posture and allow the
driver control of the vehicle. Meanwhile, some of us are riding around
slouching in with our 6 way power seats which recline like Lazyboys.
I'm not
LOL.. I either tilt the passenger seat back to accomodate my string bass or
just let it hang out of the sun roof on nice days. :)
> From: "E M" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List
> Date: Tue, 18 Dec 2007 23:49:11 -0400
> To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
> Subject: Re: [MBZ] G
ch, and soon it
> was gone. Replaced with another Ford. I fell in love with the S though,
> and it always kind of stayed with me. :-) I guess some like to pretend
> they're in their living rooms when going down the road, others like to
> pretend they're in the park. :-)
>
hmm
I forgot about Sue Ellen's Country Squire. I liked the Mark V (EWING-1) Jock
drove. (Lincoln Marks III - V were favorites until my '78 lemon TownCar
experience. When bodies changed in '80 I "quit" Lincoln (though wondered
once if a 5 cyl. 3L work in my old Mark III. The 70's were tough on a
I'll never forget about 1978 I had to pick up a German couple at the
airport. I was driving a Lincoln TownCar, the last year of the 460 cu in V8.
They remarked about how nice the American cars were, how much more "plush"
were the interiors than the German autos.
That's something I remember. Sorry
hehehe... I love it!
Reminds me of my grandfather who'd remark about someone out of fuel, "If
they don't have enough common sense to check their fuel level they don't
need to be on the highway."
A neighbor in her expensive Acura/Lexus SUV thing (they all look alike to
me) has run out of fuel twic
on something like a pump that
> is full of water and connected to the
> lake and the house by a tube of water. Lower voltage feels like it should be
> safer but that may be an illusion of
> sorts.
>
> Randy
>
> -Original Message-
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
it wouldn't cost much
> to check it out by installing one.
>
> Randy
>
> -Original Message-
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Timothy Robinson
> Sent: Tuesday, December 18, 2007 4:35 PM
> To: Mercedes Discussion List
> Sub
Could the door check be worn out or need grease?
> From: Fmiser <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List
> Date: Tue, 18 Dec 2007 16:26:47 -0600
> To: Mercedes Discussion List
> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Having to "Slam" Door
>
>> When it's cold (well, cold for here.below 50 degrees) m
gt; Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List
> Date: Tue, 18 Dec 2007 16:18:42 -0600
> To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Another Generator Question
>
>
> Probably a really fine idea - sort of like Marshall and the MB - new fuses.
>
> Randy
>
>
s solid rather than stranded and quite heavy. I would say more than #10 so
> probably #8. It has been like that for
> almost 50 years. So far so good but I still wonder about more grounding.
>
> Randy
>
> -Original Message-
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> [mailto
far so good but I still wonder about more grounding.
>
> Randy
>
> -Original Message-
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Timothy Robinson
> Sent: Tuesday, December 18, 2007 2:55 PM
> To: Mercedes Discussion List
> Subject: Re: [MBZ] An
a car somebody
> actually wants to sell, its CLEAN!
>
> Is it a euro? I highly prize the manual hvac controls. My 240D had 'em and I
> think they're great.
>
> I'd try to get it for $2k but it'd be hard for me to walk away from. My wife
> would love me for
e although I suppose the pump motor could be set to run on either
> voltage.
>
> Randy
>
> -Original Message-
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Timothy Robinson
> Sent: Monday, December 17, 2007 5:31 PM
> To: Mercedes Discussion List
>
vered wires as the hot
> and neutral. Don't really need 240V at
> the pumphouse although I suppose the pump motor could be set to run on either
> voltage.
>
> Randy
>
> -Original Message-
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Timothy
I remember dad pointing that out when I was a kid, the water injection on
take-off. It led to my "experimentation" of igniting diesel or kero and
spraying a little water on the fire. (early pyromanic?)
For some reason I made a young connection that THAT was the reason water in
fuel was a bad thing
t he describes? It looks like an early 240D
> interior...especially the HVAC controls. Or am I jacked up?
>
> Bob R.
>
>
> -Original Message-
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> On Behalf Of Timothy Robinson
> Sent: Tuesday, December 18, 2007
As if I need another... I'm very very tempted. I'm asking 3,900 for an '85
with 232K.
> From: "Kevin Kraly" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List
> Date: Tue, 18 Dec 2007 02:33:00 -0800
> To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
> Subject: Re: [MBZ] take a look at this junker '85 190D!
I wanna know where one gets those "fuzzy blue seat covers to keep you taosty
warm."
Perhaps this one is more like it!
http://richmond.craigslist.org/car/506218277.html
> From: Allan Streib <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List
> Date: Tue, 18 Dec 2007 02:28:14 -0500
>
I'm glad I'm not in this "business!" I had an inquiry about my 1984 300D.
Though I would probably not be hesitant to set out cross country, in good
faith I couldn't encourage the guy to fly in this week, cash in hand to
drive the car 1,200 miles home.
Perhaps for $1,000. you get a car that runs an
If the feeder to the panel is four wire and the neutral and ground separate,
that panel in the outbuilding is considered a "sub-panel." There should be
no ground rod.
If the feeder to the outbuilding is a three wire, legs A & B (on a 240V two
phase) and a neutral, the panel in the outbuilding is c
Sincere condolences also!
One can only celebrate a life lived well and full. Though the loss is quite
real to us, we should hope to live such a long and honorable life.
In the case of my grandmother who passed last June at 94 y/o, there are no
regrets in the patience and love that allowed her l
I discovered the local providers for AAA emergency roadside service DO NOT
LIKE DIESELS! Flatly was told on the phone, "We can provide gasoline but do
not deliver diesel." They're also hesitant to answer a call in jumping a
diesel.
I can kinda understand as I remember those early 80s 5.7 GM "dies
od movies on my laptop or quality time
> with my Gameboy.
> I was doing it every other month for awhile there this year. Kinda miss it...
>
> -Curt
>
> Date: Mon, 17 Dec 2007 00:13:00 -0500
> From: Timothy Robinson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Father R.M
signaled our visit to the picnic was
>> about over as it drew looks of disgust from the rest of the attendees
>> who felt badly for the poor dears. It was also pretty funny to watch
>> them trying to extricate themselves and roll around trying to get up.
>> My bad!
>> --
I so love steam and really love the smell of coal burning.
Just the same I love the smell of diesel. My very few experiences on a
Trailways I confused the smell of the "blue water" (toilet). A dream of mine
is to own an old Eagle coach.
> From: Fmiser <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Reply-To: Mercedes
Southern Crescent... NOLA to NYC. Asheville doesn't have a passenger stop
now so it's GVL or CHT (Greenville, SC or Charlotte, NC)
"Passengers will please refrain..." was sung to D'vorak's "Humoresque."
"Turning a trick on a train" was about playing bridge in the club car. (OY)
Feature me 15 hour
in WNC?
>
> I attended WCU for a couple of years and lived in Cashiers, Sylva, Cullowhee
> and Franklin for even more years.
>
>
> Dave H...
>
> --
> From: "Timothy Robinson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sen
d... 300D
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> I thought about insurance too. (No state tax in Florida.)
> Gerry
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> From: "Timothy Robinson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
> Sent: Sunday, December 16, 2007 6:29 PM
> Subject: Re: [MBZ]
Gerry...
When the barometric pressure is just so, I can predict a snow (as tonight)
in that I can hear the distant train.
Nothing though can compare to the sound of the steam whistle on the
locomotive.
As a kid I remember trips on the "Southern Crescent." I actually remember
when it was almost a
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> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Father R.M.Archer 4th from left
>
> Oh man that must have made for some interesting discussions among those
> baptists. Perhaps that pedigree does allow you to recognize your fellow
> (baptist) church members at the liquor store.
>
&g
HM... while you "Bob Jones" people had your art collection, Mars Hill
Baptist (college) wouldn't let us have Coke machines (cause of the "dope" in
colas you know) nor dances. A good Baptist doesn't make love standing up for
someone might think they're dancing...
> From: "Wonko the Sane" <[EMAIL
rom: Craig McCluskey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List
> Date: Thu, 6 Dec 2007 20:35:22 -0700
> To: Mercedes Discussion List
> Subject: [MBZ] More light in instrument clusters
>
> On Thu, 06 Dec 2007 22:22:14 -0500 Timothy Robinson
> <[EMAIL PROTECT
LOL... 1/2 Jew raised Southern Baptist who attends UMC (Methodist).
> From: "Wonko the Sane" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List
> Date: Sun, 16 Dec 2007 21:53:17 -0600
> To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Father R.M.Archer 4th from left
>
> Nice try -- I a
AW... that ain't right! I just imagine all these "Bullwinkles."
When people fall down stairs there's always that stpid person who asks,
"Did that hurt?"
> From: "OK Don" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List
> Date: Sun, 16 Dec 2007 21:29:25 -0600
> To: "Mercedes Discussio
You know... I used to be so frustrated (as an anal retentive compulsive
obsessive person) until I adjusted my thinking to realise that "stupid
people do exist."
Being a Southern boy and embracing the phrases, "Bless your heart... Lord
love ya" helped. Now I actually come across as compassionate!
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