Re: [MBZ] Nationwide tour

2006-06-03 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
crime has dropped quite a bit since we now have the carry conceal laws etc. And I believe it was florida where now they target folks that look like tourists because they wont have a weapon, where a local possibly could. Jim Cathey wrote: I'm not saying that's a bad idea, but I'd be sure of

Re: [MBZ] Nationwide tour

2006-06-03 Thread David Brodbeck
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: crime has dropped quite a bit since we now have the carry conceal laws etc. And I believe it was florida where now they target folks that look like tourists because they wont have a weapon, where a local possibly could. I'm kind of curious how that case where the

Re: [MBZ] Nationwide tour

2006-06-01 Thread John Berryman
On May 31, 2006, at 6:23 PM, archer wrote: Note: I'm a widower as of last December and this trip will be sort of a getaway trip to figure out what I'm going to do with the rest of my life. Gerry Archer--Age 77 Good luck Gerry. I wish you many more years of happiness and good

Re: [MBZ] Nationwide tour

2006-06-01 Thread John W. Reames III
On Wed, 31 May 2006, archer wrote: and supplies that an MB owner should have in his trunk if he were going to make a nationwide tour and wanted to do his own repairs on the road. A useful addition to the list might be the locations and telephone numbers of mechanics and of junkyards that

Re: [MBZ] Nationwide tour

2006-06-01 Thread Bob Rentfro
: John Berryman [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, May 31, 2006 4:19 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Nationwide tour On May 31, 2006, at 6:23 PM, archer wrote: Note: I'm a widower as of last December and this trip will be sort of a getaway trip to figure

Re: [MBZ] Nationwide tour

2006-06-01 Thread Jim Cathey
I am converting my '83 300D into a mini-housecar for just such a journey. Poor-man's station wagon! I'd suggest a complete PM before the trip, replacing any and all wear items, especially rubber, before you go. Full fluid transplants. New fuses, etc. Then all you should bring is a good basic

Re: [MBZ] Nationwide tour

2006-06-01 Thread David Brodbeck
Jim Cathey wrote: And don't forget the credit card and cell phone. A lockbox with a .357 in it wouldn't be amiss either, IMHO, to go along with your other insurance policies. I'm not saying that's a bad idea, but I'd be sure of the legality of it in every state you'll be going through

Re: [MBZ] Nationwide tour

2006-06-01 Thread George Gregory
On 5/31/06 5:23 PM, archer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Since nearly everyones MB seems to be running perfectly with no problems that need our expert advice, it might be interesting to make a list of parts and supplies that an MB owner should have in his trunk if he were going to make a

Re: [MBZ] Nationwide tour

2006-06-01 Thread L. Mark Finch
Absolutely do that! I'm on what's called the Warm Showers List for touring bicyclists, and it's been a great way to meet people and vicariously participate in their journeys. If you're in our neck of the woods, by all means consider us as a stopover. --mf On May 31, 2006, at 7:24 PM, Bob

Re: [MBZ] Nationwide Tour

2006-06-01 Thread THLITHK
] Subject: Re: [MBZ] Nationwide tour To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII On Wed, 31 May 2006, archer wrote: and supplies that an MB owner should have in his trunk if he were going to make a nationwide tour

Re: [MBZ] Nationwide tour

2006-06-01 Thread Jim Cathey
I'm not saying that's a bad idea, but I'd be sure of the legality of it in every state you'll be going through before packing something like that on a cross-country trip. Same goes for Tazers, pepper spray, etc. That's exactly the sort of thing that can turn a routine police stop into a

Re: [MBZ] Nationwide tour

2006-06-01 Thread David Brodbeck
Jim Cathey wrote: OT, but I believe that everybody should be able to pack heat at all times. Just be prepared to defend your actions in court, and be prepared to pay a heavy price if you're a fool! Does anybody think that we'd really have more crime under such a system? Dunno. I suppose we

Re: [MBZ] Nationwide tour

2006-06-01 Thread Potter, Tom E
-Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John Berryman Sent: Wednesday, May 31, 2006 6:20 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Nationwide tour On May 31, 2006, at 6:23 PM, archer wrote: Note: I'm a widower as of last December

Re: [MBZ] Nationwide tour

2006-06-01 Thread archer
Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, June 01, 2006 8:16 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Nationwide tour My condolences Gerry. My wife passed away in December also. I am also figuring out what to do with the rest of my life. I just turned 65, so I have a few years yet. At this point my kids

Re: [MBZ] Nationwide tour

2006-06-01 Thread John Berryman
On Jun 1, 2006, at 7:46 AM, archer wrote: Johnny B., I hope you are fortunate enough to have many, many good years with your wife as I was. We celebrated our fiftieth wedding anniversary in June of last year. Gerry Archer Thank-You Gerry. I'll take as much time with her as is

Re: [MBZ] Nationwide tour

2006-05-31 Thread BillR
Yes, I have one. If you get down to Florida stop by for a visit. Sounds like you know what you are doing as far as the trip. As a bonus for me you can check out EM while you are here. BillR Jacksonville FL 1981 300SD EM 276k, and starting to have some overheating problems. I think she caught

Re: [MBZ] Nationwide tour

2006-05-31 Thread Sunil Hari
fuel filters, air filter, some oil, coolant, and coolant hoses. In your car, change the belts and hoses before you leave. Make sure the A/C is charged and doesn't leak. if it leaks and you're ok with that, just roll. stop by in columbus if you're coming this way (and if i'm actually here).

Re: [MBZ] Nationwide tour

2006-05-31 Thread Rich Thomas
There was some discussion about that a year or two ago. I think the outcome was to tow a better car along behind you, along with jacks, tools, air compressor, welder, a drum of each type of Mobil1 fluids, a tanker for fuel, and a German mechanic. --R archer wrote: Since nearly everyones MB