Of course, we all care. 'Fine little fella! He'll soon be driving that
tractor, and suddenly, he'll be 40 years old and even 50 - my oldest is 51
already - shocking how fast time goes. Squeeze him a plenty while you can.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "Kaleb C. Striplin"
To: "merce
If it's just dusty, can ya vacuum the outside of it using a soft brush to
conseerve water? Or blow it off with a leaf blower? ;<)
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "Hendrik & Fay"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Wednesday, December 17, 2008 6:15 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] A taste
But you're 'bout to be. ;<)))
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "E M"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Wednesday, December 17, 2008 5:49 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] its a Reagan era sedan
> I always think of a classic as something that shouts the period in which
it
> was made, and
My first thought was unburned fuel in exhaust pipe, but could it have that
much? Enough to "keep at it" for a while?
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "Hendrik & Fay"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Wednesday, December 17, 2008 5:41 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Arson
> Dunno, notice th
Another one for Debbie! 'May need some spinning wheel covers on those 16
inch wheels, though. ;<)
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "R A Bennell"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Wednesday, December 17, 2008 5:36 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] its a Reagan era sedan
> Why does every
There's one for Debbie! ;<))
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "E M"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Wednesday, December 17, 2008 5:08 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Nice 126 on ebay
> Looks very nice and the kind of car I'd like, but for the price, should be
> the nicest 560 on the
quit it was -10F
out, rode 45 miles to work and 45 miles home with no heat. The next day the
rotten bugger worked fine.
3 screws to replace IIRC.
-Curt
Date: Wed, 17 Dec 2008 16:04:04 -0500
From: "Wilton Strickland"
Subject: Re: [MBZ] W123 blower cutting in and out
To: "Mercede
Low.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "Frederick W Moir"
To: "Mercedes"
Sent: Wednesday, December 17, 2008 4:18 PM
Subject: [MBZ] Heater
> Hi, All.
> My 190DT has a coolant leak in or around the heater core. The
> coolant goes down very slowly, but the smell of hot A/F is noticeabl
Yes, 'zackly.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "Jim Cathey"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Wednesday, December 17, 2008 4:16 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] W123 blower cutting in and out
> > Is there any inspection or test of the motor that can pinpoint it as
> > the
> > problem?
>
>
Streib"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Wednesday, December 17, 2008 4:12 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] W123 blower cutting in and out
> "Wilton Strickland" said:
>
> > 'Had the same prob on my '80 240D 'bout 22 years ago; replaced blower;
> > DI
day, December 17, 2008 4:03 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 240D U joint?
> 2 different things. Flex disks are at the ends, the u-joint is in the
> middle.
>
> Wilton Strickland wrote:
> > 'Wonder why I'm remembering flex discs on my '80 and '81 123's? Did
they
>
'Had the same prob on my '80 240D 'bout 22 years ago; replaced blower; DIY
job above front pass feet behind glove box.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "Allan Streib"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Wednesday, December 17, 2008 2:05 PM
Subject: [MBZ] W123 blower cutting in and out
: [MBZ] 240D U joint?
Nope, ujoint. I think used is the way to go. I bet the '82 240D I pulled the
amber fogs and grill from would have a good one. Just a matter of getting
the yard to pull it and not screw up the orientation.
-Curt
Date: Wed, 17 Dec 2008 13:28:59 -0500
From: "Wilton
Ya talking 'bout a FLEX joint? 'Think I remember 2 of em on the shaft -
front and rear; heavy rubber/fabric; easy do-it-yourself. Or could be
bearing in middle. Mark drive shaft alignment before removing ANYTHING -
make sure you get it back with original orientation to adjoining parts.
Wilton
You'd probably DELIVER an esprersso for her to enjoy in the comfort of her
own home.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "Allan Streib"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Wednesday, December 17, 2008 10:43 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Dealership
> "Rich Thomas" said:
>
> > I would do it for
'Had the receptacle that my van block heater was plugged into in MI UP on a
switch in the kitchen; flipped it on soon after getting up; engine, etc.,
would be ready by the time I went out in 50 min. to an hour or so. 'Even
had a small elec. heater sitting on the engine cover inside the van; this
h
Coast Guard IS over in this God-forsaken part of our
great
> >> country.
> >>
> >> Anywhere you find a big river (Mississippi, Missouri, etc.) there is a
> >> Coast
> >> Guard presence. Not normally any aircraft but they do have those
strange
&g
Not normally any aircraft but they do have those strange
> >floating things. Amazing as it is, there are active duty bases (other
than
> >recruiters) in Iowa.
> >
> >
> >
> >On Tue, Dec 16, 2008 at 7:22 PM, Wilton Strickland
wrote:
> >
> > > I have no
'Seen coupla RBV's (SUV's) tires up near here in NC, too, with no ice near
them.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "Mitch Haley"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Tuesday, December 16, 2008 8:54 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] stupid drivers
> Glenn Brown wrote:
> > When living in Rochester,
they do have those strange
> floating things. Amazing as it is, there are active duty bases (other than
> recruiters) in Iowa.
>
>
>
> On Tue, Dec 16, 2008 at 7:22 PM, Wilton Strickland
wrote:
>
> > I have no doubt whatsoever that you would respond without a blink if
you
for boot camp, Elizabeth City NC for avionics school, Cape Cod as
a
> Petty Officer, Yorktown VA for OCS, Pensacola FL for flight training, New
> York City, Washington DC, retired.
>
> No.
>
> But I did move to Iowa.
>
> On Tue, Dec 16, 2008 at 7:32 PM, Wilton Strickland
w
'Looks like it's way aft of the antenna.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "Allan Streib"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Tuesday, December 16, 2008 8:39 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] never seen anything like this before
> Power antenna caught fire..
>
> "Tom Hargrave" writes:
>
> > Tha
BTW, Wonko, did you ever pull duty at any of the Great Lakes CG stations?
Wilton
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>
> On Tue, Dec 16, 2008 at 6:59 PM, Wilton Strickland
wrote:
>
> > But would USCG make such a run in the middle of Okieland? ;<)))
> >
> > Wilton
> >
> > - Original Message -
> > From: "Wonko the Sane"
> > To:
But would USCG make such a run in the middle of Okieland? ;<)))
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "Wonko the Sane"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Tuesday, December 16, 2008 7:49 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Sell Fuel Efficient Cars Act
> And which side of this health insurance deb
Wonder why it burned on the left rear corner? Some exhaust prob?
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "Kaleb C. Striplin"
To: "Banned List" ; "mercedes Mailing List"
Sent: Tuesday, December 16, 2008 5:47 PM
Subject: [MBZ] never seen anything like this before
>
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymo
Half way through AF OCS in June '60, I flew home to SWMBO for few days. She
met me at RDU on our '56 Chevy. As I backed out of the airport parking
space, I felt slight grinding in left front wheel. Next day bought new
bearings for both front wheels. When I pulled the left wheel, I noticed
that
Was that in Raleigh? Please tell me; 'just wanta make sure I don't go
there.
BTW, I occasionally go to an indie in N. Ralegh - D & E Quality Ser.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "Trampas Stern"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Tuesday, December 16, 2008 5:11 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ
We never learn. ;<)
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "Wonko the Sane"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Tuesday, December 16, 2008 2:43 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] SDL cranky cold starts
> Debbie will probably "steal" but 300E during the warmer months, when I am
> driving the 240D.
Server error
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "Kaleb C. Striplin"
To: "Banned List" ; "mercedes Mailing List"
Sent: Monday, December 15, 2008 10:22 PM
Subject: [MBZ] [Fwd: FW: No sir officer, we've just been fishing]
>
>
> Original Message
> Subject: FW: No sir offi
Server error
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "Kaleb C. Striplin"
To: "Banned List" ; "mercedes Mailing List"
Sent: Monday, December 15, 2008 10:21 PM
Subject: [MBZ] [Fwd: From Thr BIG THREE]
>
>
> Original Message
> Subject: From Thr BIG THREE
> Date: Mon, 15 Dec 2
I have never smoked ANYTHING and absolutely and certainly not crack, but my
'87 300D (110 kmi) built in Oct '86 started on first rotation (as usual) one
morning last week after sitting overnight in 20 degree weather. 'Held the
glow for 5 seconds or so after the glow light went out; started instant
'Better hope the loose lug nuts havn't allowed the wheels (at the holes) to
cut into the lugs (the bolts) at their bases, weakening them.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "R A Bennell"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Monday, December 15, 2008 4:59 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] I make it b
In early '63, I started going on alert with B-52's 3 and 4 days at a time.
For several times about midmorning the first day of a 3 or 4 day alert tour,
SWMBO would call to tell me the car (year-and-a- half-old '61 Pontiac) would
not start. I'd tell her to call neighbor, service station, etc. Each
Or scrap metal/salvage/recycle facility?
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "Wilton Strickland"
To: "mercedes"
Sent: Monday, December 15, 2008 2:29 PM
Subject: [MBZ] Using truck scales
> How 'bout weighing the rig at local
How 'bout weighing the rig at local grain elevator?
Wilton
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'Just make sure you're not over weight for your trailer license. 'May bring
a ticket if you are.
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- Original Message -
From: "Craig McCluskey"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Monday, December 15, 2008 1:45 PM
Subject: [MBZ] Using truck scales [was Re: I make it back, Walmart
'Glad you're safely back at home, Kaleb. 'Been worried about ya all day.
Wilton
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'Day after Hurricane Fran in '96, tried to fiind 5KW generator. None
available locally. 'Called SIL in Charlotte; he bought one and met me with
it 'bout half way here (near Greensboro). Got it home, checked it out, got
ready to hook it to my system, and started pulling on the rope to start it.
P
dian Benz parts to the US. Think we need to
crunch
> some numbers over a couple of iced tea. ;-) hee hee
>
> Ed
> 300E
>
> 2008/12/13 Wilton Strickland
>
> > 'Need to bring that Porsche down here and let me exercise it a bit for
ya
> > during the winter
'Need to bring that Porsche down here and let me exercise it a bit for ya
during the winter maybe a dozen times or so; 'keep it outta that nasty salt
up there and still have it exercised a bit. I could even fly up there and
bring it back, etc.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "E M"
To:
I was gonna say "plaid coat," but I've been holding it back a day or so -
'didn't wanta sound like I was "profilin" - he DID say it's a "class"
outfit, didn't he?
Wilton
- Original Message -
From:
To:
Sent: Friday, December 12, 2008 9:36 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] dressing the part
> ...We
Wonko, at 65, you'll go on Medicare with everybody else, but
Tricare-for-life (retired military ins) will become your secondary insurer
with Medicare as primary. I've had amazingly fantastic coverage for my CIDP
problems for the past 8+ years. It's sort of upsetting, though, to remember
that you
Really??? ;<
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "Kaleb C. Striplin"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Friday, December 12, 2008 6:37 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] I get a job offer today
yea, i do think the hours are lousy. They dont have junkers there
really. Its really not slea
en they opened that thing up, it was half filled with water. But you
> could tell it had been up to the top with water over the years.
>
> Wilton Strickland wrote:
> > Condensation again. Air/moisture infiltrated through the concrete. Now
if
> > they could have sealed it a
Yeah, 'could get some "free" heat 'pending on what ya feed 'em. ;<)
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "John Robbins"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Friday, December 12, 2008 5:50 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Ice storm
> Curt Raymond wrote:
> > I just checked in with the neighbors
'Coulda been much more interesting if it had been hermetically sealed.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From:
To:
Sent: Friday, December 12, 2008 3:23 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] rust
> > ...US time capsule yields rusty car The 1957 Plymouth Belvedere car was
> > part of a competition...
> >
> T
ually loud
bellow
> emanated from inside. With 40 acres to hide on, none of stuck around to
see
> him come out. Ahh...the good ole days.
>
> Mike
>
> -Original Message-----
> From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com
> [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of Wilt
Usually in blue plastic or fiberglass?
The original that I grew up with was all wood, of course, and painted white.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "Rich Thomas"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Friday, December 12, 2008 1:48 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Buying freeze is back on
> That
Yeah, 'thought of that, too, but don't have one.
Meanwhile, it's working great, and that's what's really important.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "Mitch Haley"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Friday, December 12, 2008 11:13 AM
Subje
I have a "pure" sine inverter, supposedly, in the 124 to charge my mobility
scooter. I keep wondering how close to "pure" it REALLY is.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "Mitch Haley"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Friday, December 12, 2008 10:56 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Ice storm
Condensation again. Air/moisture infiltrated through the concrete. Now if
they could have sealed it against air/moisture infiltration, they could have
saved it.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "Archer"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Friday, December 12, 2008 8:37 AM
Subject: [
Thanks
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "Fmiser"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Friday, December 12, 2008 12:30 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] This ad does not make any sense
> > Wilton wrote:
> >
> > Sounds like a Seinfeld joke - festus.
>
> It's funnier than Seinfeld!
>
> Festus a
Sounds like a Seinfeld joke - festus.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "Kaleb C. Striplin"
To: "mercedes Mailing List"
Sent: Thursday, December 11, 2008 7:22 PM
Subject: [MBZ] This ad does not make any sense
>
>
> Original Message
> Subject: 1984 mercedes 500 sel -
If a 201 heater core is in the box with the evaporator like a 124, changing
heator core and evap are the same - have to take both out (the box) to get
to either. 'Not really such a big deal if you have time patience, another
car, etc., just a lot of very simple stuff.
BTW, I took B-47's apart; I
-)
>
> Ed
> 300E
>
> 2008/12/11 Wilton Strickland
>
> > So Kaleb can get 124 parts cars for "songs" in Canada, import 'em, part
'em
> > and make millions. Ed, maybe, you can be his Northern territory agent.
> >
> > Wilton
> >
>
So Kaleb can get 124 parts cars for "songs" in Canada, import 'em, part 'em
and make millions. Ed, maybe, you can be his Northern territory agent.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "E M"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Thursday, December 11, 2008 3:54 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Cheap 2
Oh, that is gutsy!!! ;<)
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "Curt Raymond"
To: "Diesel List"
Sent: Thursday, December 11, 2008 12:52 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Burnt smell in microwave oven
My wife is getting an iron...
If I'm not on the list on the 26th somebody wanna come check
What happened to that TD a few days ago?
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "E M"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Thursday, December 11, 2008 12:27 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 124 300E questions
> I'm on the hunt as everyone knows. Just got in and while at the shops,
saw
> a really nic
Go ahead and make yourself some good money on that 140 and don't feel
bashful about it.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Thursday, December 11, 2008 12:31 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Buying freeze is back on
> Yea,
"This the one you just bought?
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "Curt Raymond" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Diesel List"
Sent: Wednesday, December 10, 2008 7:37 PM
Subject: [MBZ] VIN check please
> 1FTZR45EX3PA68911
>
> Just out of curiosity. Should be (dammed well better be) an '03 Ford
'Likely to top $90k? I may not be buying a new E63 after all.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "Donald Snook" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "'Mercedes Discussion List'"
Sent: Wednesday, December 10, 2008 6:08 PM
Subject: [MBZ] photos of the new E-Class
>
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/d
'Zackly. But only HALF-smart? ;<)))
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "Rich Thomas" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Wednesday, December 10, 2008 6:07 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Buying freeze -- idea and encouragement
> You have good computer skills already (y
ght.
>
> On Wed, Dec 10, 2008 at 2:51 PM, Wilton Strickland
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote:
>
> > I used to "find" some patches of ice in Lincoln, NE, and the MI UP
> > occasionally, but never tried to find one deliberately. ;<))
> >
> > Wilton
>
Kaleb, since the dealers are gonna be pissed at losing the ad deals you sold
'em for your boss, is there a way you could take 'em over and do 'em in an
ad business for yourself? You already know HOW to do it, don't you? Can
you turn this into a business opportunity for yourself somehow?
Wilton
"Buy more parts," he says.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "Smith, Todd" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Wednesday, December 10, 2008 12:46 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Buying freeze is back on
> Kaleb,
>
> Sorry to hear about that and remember that your friends a
I used to "find" some patches of ice in Lincoln, NE, and the MI UP
occasionally, but never tried to find one deliberately. ;<))
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "Wonko the Sane" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Wednesday, December 10, 2008 12:30 PM
Subject:
'Mighty sorry 'bout that, Kaleb.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "mercedes Mailing List"
Sent: Wednesday, December 10, 2008 11:46 AM
Subject: [MBZ] Buying freeze is back on
> Got whacked today at work. I at least have 30 days left there,
They were - out of things to do, that is.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "LWB250" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Tuesday, December 09, 2008 4:37 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - BUFF stuff for Ed
> For sure. I can recall getting waved off two times on the same f
I lived in the MI UP near The Soo for 4 years; never had any 4WD; did fine
with '71 Chrysler st. wag. and '64 Dodge van; drove on packed snow and ice
several months every year with Sears/Michelin steel belted radials - no snow
tires and no chains.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "Mitch
256-656-1924
>
>
> -Original Message-
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> On Behalf Of Wilton Strickland
> Sent: Tuesday, December 09, 2008 8:44 AM
> To: Mercedes Discussion List
> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Cerberus wants money back
>
> That's what I&
Send it down here for 6 months or so, and I'll "check it out" for you. I
may need to drive to CA and back; maybe coupla trips to NE and MI; could
possibly even stop by Toronto for a few minutes to let you see it.
;<)))
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "E M" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "
That's what I've been saying about the RBV's (Ridiculously Big Vehicles -
ah, SUV's) for MANY years.
Another question I've been asking for AT LEAST 15 years as I drive past so
many McMansions all through the countryside, "Where are all these
30-year-old people getting all the money to build these b
Good luck. Have checkbook ready.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "Max Dillon" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To:
Sent: Tuesday, December 09, 2008 2:29 AM
Subject: [MBZ] Wife dropped of MB at garage today
> I've been too busy with work and travel to address a few issues with my
'87 wagon, so my
'Just saw on CNN: While GM was losing $39 billion, CEO was getting raises
and $15.7 million/yr. Damn!! I coulda done it for half that!!!
Wilton
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After it was in the turn, 'couldn't help it - left wing stalled, etc.
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- Original Message -
From: "Mitch Haley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Monday, December 08, 2008 5:52 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - BUFF stuf
nd they are "special" chutes -- no
> need to call names! "You missed your target but you did your best, so GOOD
> JOB."
>
> On Mon, Dec 8, 2008 at 5:57 PM, Wilton Strickland <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:
>
> > (give retard chute time to deploy
w how it is, you gotta let them
> have their way, uh, express themselves, oh jeez what am I saying here...
>
> My humble apologies for any problems that you might think had occurred,
> not that any did of course, I'm just saying IF anything did happen
>
> --R
>
> Wilton
I'm surprised by the 'Diesel" part of it, too..
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "Rich Thomas" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Monday, December 08, 2008 7:34 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] diesel wagon ??
> It's "absolutely great on gas" if that helps. I do wonder th
Wow! "Wonder what the "import" fee would be to give it a "proper" Southern
home? ;<))
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "E M" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Monday, December 08, 2008 7:13 PM
Subject: [MBZ] diesel wagon ??
> What do you guys make of this?
Mention of the Vega reminds me. 'Early summer '76; I was Civil Engineer at
George AFB, near Victorville, CA. Daughter was rising junior in college
here in NC. She called and said she and a girl friend were driving friend's
new car to see us for coupla weeks. 'Few days later, they arrived in a
V
You wouldn't pitch up and around like that to escape on a low run - you'd
more likely be back right beside it doing that. Gotta be straight and level
and tail to burst upon shock arrival. On a low level bomb run, you'd be
going AT LEAST twice as fast as the fool in the pattern; you'd approach
tar
quot;Mitch Haley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Monday, December 08, 2008 5:52 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - BUFF stuff for Ed
> Wilton Strickland wrote:
> > Right. This guy was noted for being bold/reckless. 'Think they were
all
> > LtCol&
ot;Rich Thomas" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Monday, December 08, 2008 3:39 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 126 phantom
> The cold outside would have been no match for the cold inside.
>
> --R
>
> Wilton Strickland wrote:
> > 'Lo
t;
Sent: Monday, December 08, 2008 3:34 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 126 phantom
> Wilton Strickland wrote:
> > BTW, did you notice - I was brave enough at first I was gonna send SWMBO
out
> > to investigate? ;<)
>
> What kind of pistol does she carry?
>
>
> _
im.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "Mitch Haley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Monday, December 08, 2008 3:02 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - BUFF stuff for Ed
> Wilton Strickland wrote:
> > 'Doomed long before the power
'Looked out toward the cars last night about 9 and saw a light on in the
350SDL!!! 'Had looked out earlier and saw no light. 'Tried to roust SWMBO
asleep on second floor; no response. 'Hobbled out to the car with my
walker - 'didn't realize it was so cold! Now, I've lived in NE, UP of MI,
CA mn
'Doomed long before the power line.
Wilton
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From: "Wilton Strickland" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Monday, December 08, 2008 2:32 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - BUFF stuff for Ed
> Yea, big trouble when he w
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Sent: Monday, December 08, 2008 1:07 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - BUFF stuff for Ed
> I think he was in serious trouble before coming anywhere near the power
> lines!
>
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_L5MEHVnQ0&feature=related
>
> Ed
> 300E
e incident on YouTube, and also, I
> think he was piloting during one very low fly over. From what I read, he
> had a bit of a reputation, and not one that made a lot of ppl want to
come
> forward and jump in the plane with him.
>
> Ed
> 300E
>
> 2008/12/8 Wilton Strickland
Yea, the one with the damn fool for a pilot crashed at Spokane several years
ago trying to do a pitch out, fighter-type go around. Several in his unit
had warned that he was gonna kill somebody and refused to fly with 'im.
'Think it's on youtube.
Wilton
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From: "Jim Ca
you transporting stuff "in the buff"
would
> have been almost as interesting as the one about dong it in the BUFF
> [whatever that is].
> BillR
>
> -Original Message-
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> On Behalf Of Wilton Strickland
> Sent: Sunday,
Yes,I think they're 28000 and 29000.
Wilton
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From: "Mitch Haley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Sunday, December 07, 2008 11:56 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - BUFF stuff for Ed
> Wilton Strickland wrote:
&g
'Coming around.
Wilton
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From: "Donald Snook" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "'Mercedes Discussion List'"
Sent: Sunday, December 07, 2008 3:36 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] My latest cheap 300E
> Kaleb wrote: "I took my latest 300E out for a little spin today. Runs and
drives GREA
Maybe he was planning to stay longer than 20 years, so retiring at 20 may
have been "early" to him, however, during the 90's, there WERE some
retirements at 15 to 18, etc., years when the services were trying to
downsize drastically. They "paid" some to retire early, either lump sum or
reduced mon
One and also a decoy plane.
>
> On Sat, Dec 6, 2008 at 9:55 PM, Wilton Strickland <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:
>
> > 'Think they're using C-17's to haul the POTUS vehicle fleet (yea, a
fleet)
> > now, aren't they? I was shocked to learn recently that
Commercial captains often invited me "up front" when I was flying commercial
in uniform in '60's and '70's.
Wilton
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Sent: Saturday, December 06, 2008 10:57 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] going up front
> ..Yup, flew on them several times as a ki
Oh, I forgot the camera stuff.
Wilton
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To:
Sent: Saturday, December 06, 2008 10:50 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Merchandise
> ...When we flew a D model BUFF from Guam to Wichita, KS, 2 Jan '73
> (returning
> from 6 months temporary duty flying bom
Article in 28 Nov USA TODAY says Cerberus is demanding its money for Chysler
back from Daimler.
Wilton
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> the airframe. He did get to fly Air Force One once -- he got an ear
> infection while in Moscow (there's Moscow again!) and they flew him home
for
> treatment. I'm sure the flight wasn't just for him,
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