[MBZ] Ice storm

2008-12-12 Thread Curt Raymond
Its interesting the discussion of generators as a career yesterday. We're having an ice storm and lost power last night. I normally have no desire for a generator but we're getting water in the basement right now and it'd sure be nice to be able to run the sump pump. My inverter is currently

Re: [MBZ] Ice storm

2008-12-12 Thread Mitch Haley
Curt Raymond wrote: Its interesting the discussion of generators as a career yesterday. We're having an ice storm and lost power last night. I normally have no desire for a generator but we're getting water in the basement right now and it'd sure be nice to be able to run the sump pump. My

[MBZ] Backup generator

2008-12-12 Thread Curt Raymond
So sitting around thinking about how I'd like to have a little generator to run my sump pump. Amazon has http://www.amazon.com/Blue-Max-GEN-1250-Gas-Powered/dp/B000QUZEBO/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8s=hiqid=1229088619sr=1-5 Which at 1200 watts is no power monster but my pump will almost start (it'll hum

[MBZ] this has GOT to be the most rusted out 123 I have seen ina LONG time

2008-12-12 Thread Archer
US time capsule yields rusty car The 1957 Plymouth Belvedere car was part of a competition A car buried in Oklahoma in 1957 as a time capsule to mark the US state's 50th anniversary has caused some dismay after being finally unearthed. Though encased in a concrete vault said to be strong enough

Re: [MBZ] Backup generator

2008-12-12 Thread Jim Cathey
So sitting around thinking about how I'd like to have a little generator to run my sump pump. I've always wanted something like that, a really small and light one. Cheap would be good too. But I think that for one's first generator you should get one that's capable of starting your

Re: [MBZ] Buying freeze is back on

2008-12-12 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I need to find out more details as to if they are getting rid of the whole thing and shutting it down, or just shutting it down for us to be able to service. If they are not completely shutting it down, Im going to look into buying the equipment myself and run it independent. Fmiser wrote:

Re: [MBZ] somebody closer needs to jump on this, this is a STEAL

2008-12-12 Thread Donald Snook
Kaleb provided the following link: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-300D-TURBO-TWO-MERCEDES-DIESEL-1987-AND-1991-FOR-SALE_W0QQitemZ200287354059QQihZ010QQcategoryZ6330QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem I don't think I would call that a steal for $2800. Paint is faded,

Re: [MBZ] Backup generator

2008-12-12 Thread Mitch Haley
Curt Raymond wrote: So sitting around thinking about how I'd like to have a little generator to run my sump pump. Meijer (a local supermarket chain, kind of like Super Walmart) has a 45cc Chinese genny for $150, frequently on sale for $75-100. Rated 1000 surge, 850 continuous. Two stroke,

Re: [MBZ] somebody closer needs to jump on this, this is a STEAL

2008-12-12 Thread Mitch Haley
Donald Snook wrote: and the engine shakes after it warms up? What the heck does that mean? ...it likely means the head's cracked. But, it appears to be two cars, and the other one is a 2.5. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to

[MBZ] A new Foster's Imposters Chicken Wagon?

2008-12-12 Thread Jim Cathey
US time capsule yields rusty car The 1957 Plymouth Belvedere car was part of a competition If they'd vacuum-bagged the car and thrown a pony keg of desiccant into it they'd have probably gotten the results they expected, provided that they took the basic precautions of draining all fuel from

Re: [MBZ] Ice storm

2008-12-12 Thread John Robbins
Curt Raymond wrote: Its interesting the discussion of generators as a career yesterday. We're having an ice storm and lost power last night. I normally have no desire for a generator but we're getting water in the basement right now and it'd sure be nice to be able to run the sump pump. My

Re: [MBZ] This ad does not make any sense

2008-12-12 Thread Wilton Strickland
Thanks Wilton - Original Message - From: Fmiser fmi...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com 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

Re: [MBZ] this has GOT to be the most rusted out 123 I have seen inaLONG time

2008-12-12 Thread Wilton Strickland
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 arche...@embarqmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent:

Re: [MBZ] Ice storm

2008-12-12 Thread Mitch Haley
John Robbins wrote: You could always get a 12V power inverter. Fire up the car and you'll get standard 120V AC. He's got 400W but it won't start the sump pump. I'm wondering how many of the inverters have a waveform that's acceptable for pump motors. Square wave sure won't cut it, what about

Re: [MBZ] Ice storm

2008-12-12 Thread Mitch Haley
Wilton Strickland wrote: 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. Where'd she hide your oscilloscope? Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go

Re: [MBZ] Ice storm

2008-12-12 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Fri, Dec 12, 2008 at 8:13 AM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: Wilton Strickland wrote: 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. Where'd she hide your oscilloscope? Mitch. Beat me to it!

Re: [MBZ] Ice storm

2008-12-12 Thread Wilton Strickland
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 m...@voyager.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, December 12, 2008 10:56 AM

Re: [MBZ] Ice storm

2008-12-12 Thread John Robbins
Mitch Haley wrote: John Robbins wrote: You could always get a 12V power inverter. Fire up the car and you'll get standard 120V AC. He's got 400W but it won't start the sump pump. You can get 1500W versions, but I wouldn't suggest the cigarette outlet for that one ;) I'm wondering how

Re: [MBZ] Ice storm

2008-12-12 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Fri, Dec 12, 2008 at 8:29 AM, John Robbins je...@msstate.edu wrote: Mitch Haley wrote: John Robbins wrote: You could always get a 12V power inverter. Fire up the car and you'll get standard 120V AC. He's got 400W but it won't start the sump pump. You can get 1500W versions, but I

Re: [MBZ] Ice storm

2008-12-12 Thread Gary Hurst
yeah, but don't try to plug a big ass vacuum cleaner into it. i tried it and it went very poorly. On Fri, Dec 12, 2008 at 7:08 AM, John Robbins je...@msstate.edu wrote: Curt Raymond wrote: Its interesting the discussion of generators as a career yesterday. We're having an ice storm and lost

Re: [MBZ] Ice storm

2008-12-12 Thread John Robbins
Was it rated for the power? Inductive loads also have very high startup current requirements... Gary Hurst wrote: yeah, but don't try to plug a big ass vacuum cleaner into it. i tried it and it went very poorly. On Fri, Dec 12, 2008 at 7:08 AM, John Robbins je...@msstate.edu wrote: Curt

Re: [MBZ] Ice storm

2008-12-12 Thread John Robbins
Alex Chamberlain wrote: Since Curt's 240D will probably idle all day long on a gallon of diesel, would that not be a good solution? He could run the sump pump all he needs then and have power to spare. Got to thinking about that and he couldn't use all 1500W continuously. Assuming 100%

Re: [MBZ] Ice storm

2008-12-12 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Fri, 12 Dec 2008 10:55:46 -0600 John Robbins je...@msstate.edu wrote: Alex Chamberlain wrote: Since Curt's 240D will probably idle all day long on a gallon of diesel, would that not be a good solution? He could run the sump pump all he needs then and have power to spare. Got to

Re: [MBZ] Ice storm

2008-12-12 Thread Wilton Strickland
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 m...@voyager.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, December 12, 2008 11:13 AM Subject: Re:

Re: [MBZ] 124 300E questions

2008-12-12 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Thu, Dec 11, 2008 at 6:13 PM, OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote: So talk to me about this '87 300D -- maybe my son could make one really nice car out of two of them -- Where are you? NW corner of Oregon. Quick off-the-top-of-my-head rundown: I've had it about five years. The big stuff: It

Re: [MBZ] Speaking of being in the Doghouse

2008-12-12 Thread Bill R
I always liked this one, which has been around so long in so many places because it almost doesn't matter if it is made up or not: the guy and his SO are into role playing, so he ties her up naked and spread eagle on the bed. He then dons a cape and mask [and nothing else], and climbs onto the

Re: [MBZ] Ice storm

2008-12-12 Thread OK Don
Exactly what I was thinking - I have one of those alternators that I need to install along with a decent sized inverter. Wonder if I could also duct air to use the 300D's heater for a room - need to duct both hot from the cabin and return to? Time for a Dave Meiman-inspired alternator upgrade

Re: [MBZ] Ice storm

2008-12-12 Thread John Robbins
OK Don wrote: Wonder if I could also duct air to use the 300D's heater for a room - need to duct both hot from the cabin and return to? Would probably be easier to use a heat exchanger that uses the engine coolant to heat another coolant loop. The second coolant loop could be run to your

Re: [MBZ] Ice storm

2008-12-12 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Fri, Dec 12, 2008 at 10:13 AM, John Robbins je...@msstate.edu wrote: OK Don wrote: Wonder if I could also duct air to use the 300D's heater for a room - need to duct both hot from the cabin and return to? Would probably be easier to use a heat exchanger that uses the engine coolant to

Re: [MBZ] Buying freeze is back on

2008-12-12 Thread Ed Booher
On Wed, Dec 10, 2008 at 1:11 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.netwrote: are talking about a MASSIVE problem for these dealers. They have switched everything over to where we (I) and collecting photos and info about their inventory, which then gets fed to all the various websites. Its a

Re: [MBZ] Buying freeze is back on

2008-12-12 Thread Ed Booher
On Fri, Dec 12, 2008 at 12:40 AM, Fmiser fmi...@gmail.com wrote: You know how to take the photos and list the cars. You know what works and what doesn't. And you know the people at the dealers. Perfect situation! Independent operator coin has two sides, though. Employee status is probably

Re: [MBZ] Buying freeze is back on

2008-12-12 Thread Rich Thomas
That is one of those little houses you see on construction sites. -R Ed Booher wrote: all you have to do is step up and be Johnny on the spot. EdB ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Buying freeze is back on

2008-12-12 Thread Wilton Strickland
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 richthomas79td...@constructivity.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, December 12, 2008 1:48

Re: [MBZ] Buying freeze is back on

2008-12-12 Thread Michael E. Esh
Was that a 1 or 2 holer. My grandpa's was a two holer but I always used it as single. I remember one time during an apple fight with my cousins someone smacked the side of the outhouse with a large apple. We learned granpa was inside when the apple exploded against and an equally loud bellow

Re: [MBZ] Buying freeze is back on

2008-12-12 Thread Mitch Haley
Rich Thomas wrote: That is one of those little houses you see on construction sites. http://www.hahastop.com/pictures/So_Hows_Your_Day_Going.jpg ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Ice storm

2008-12-12 Thread OK Don
Great idea! Try that with your dedicated genset! On Fri, Dec 12, 2008 at 12:42 PM, Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com wrote: On Fri, Dec 12, 2008 at 10:13 AM, John Robbins je...@msstate.edu wrote: OK Don wrote: Wonder if I could also duct air to use the 300D's heater for a room - need

Re: [MBZ] Ice storm

2008-12-12 Thread Mitch Haley
OK Don wrote: Great idea! Try that with your dedicated genset! I always thought that co-generation would be a good idea in the winter. Put the genset indoors, with a heat exchanger on the exhaust, and the efficiency should rival that of a good furnace. I never could convince Cathey to put

Re: [MBZ] rust

2008-12-12 Thread RELNGSON
...US time capsule yields rusty car The 1957 Plymouth Belvedere car was part of a competition... This was mildly interesting 18 months ago when it was nationwide filler news... RLE ** Make your life easier with all your friends, email, and favorite sites in one place.

Re: [MBZ] Buying freeze is back on

2008-12-12 Thread Wilton Strickland
Ours was always a very conservative one-holer. There's a church in the countryside 30 miles or so from here that has a 5-HOLER, no kidding, a 5-HOLLER (3 adult size, 2 children) in the edge of the woods nearby. 'Probably hasn't been used in 50 years, but there it sits, a testament to days of

Re: [MBZ] rust

2008-12-12 Thread Wilton Strickland
'Coulda been much more interesting if it had been hermetically sealed. Wilton - Original Message - From: relng...@aol.com To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, December 12, 2008 3:23 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] rust ...US time capsule yields rusty car The 1957 Plymouth Belvedere car was

Re: [MBZ] Speaking of being in the Doghouse

2008-12-12 Thread John Freer
Sometime in the early 90's, flew into Little Rock, AK and the ladies at the Hertz counter were all in the back of the booth giggling. Asked them what was so funny and they finally related this exact story and it concerned a high profile Little Rock businessman. No names, but they convinced us that

Re: [MBZ] Buying freeze is back on

2008-12-12 Thread Rich Thomas
For some reason that was never clear my grand daddy hauled the church's 2-holer back to the farm and parked it next to the disused 1-holer, once the church got indoor plumbing (which was about the time he did). It is still sitting there, makes a nice little storage building. It was built

Re: [MBZ] Speaking of being in the Doghouse

2008-12-12 Thread Wonko the Sane
http://www.freep.com/article/20081211/NEWS02/81211023/?imw=Y On Fri, Dec 12, 2008 at 11:32 AM, Bill R billr32...@comcast.net wrote: I always liked this one, which has been around so long in so many places because it almost doesn't matter if it is made up or not: the guy and his SO are into

Re: [MBZ] Ice storm

2008-12-12 Thread Curt Raymond
None of the stores have any power, there aren't any generators or 12v sump pumps for sale... The grocery stores were open but not for anything refridgerated, we bought some bread and canned food. They're saying we may have to wait until Monday for power. It looks like WWIII has hit, trees and

Re: [MBZ] Backup generator

2008-12-12 Thread Curt Raymond
I used my Cub today to charge the motorcycle battery I ran down this morning and my 110ah (well thats what it was 6 years ago) marine battery which is currently powering my laptop and DSL modem. I ordered:

Re: [MBZ] Ice storm

2008-12-12 Thread Curt Raymond
I've got one, how do you think I'm getting online? Seems like its a good one too (Coleman) I got it at a computer show years ago. Other inverters I've had wouldn't run my laptop... -Curt Date: Fri, 12 Dec 2008 09:08:45 -0600Date: Fri, 12 Dec 2008 09:08:45 -0600 From: John Robbins

Re: [MBZ] Ice storm

2008-12-12 Thread John Robbins
Curt Raymond wrote: I just checked in with the neighbors, they're cold and using candles and flashlights. I'm limiting the use of our electric lights so we don't look like jerks... You could always invite them over! Will warm the house up a bit more too. Assuming you get along well with your

[MBZ] I get a job offer today

2008-12-12 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Well, its not really what I think I want to do, but its an option none the less. Its selling cars at Mazda. I have all these ideas about car salesman, not sure I want to do it. Anybody ever done that before? -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89

Re: [MBZ] Buying freeze is back on

2008-12-12 Thread Hendrik Fay
The crux of the problem is cost, dealers are feeling the pinch and the only way to make this work is to gain maximum exposure for minimal outlay and reduce costs to them, not increase it. The way I look at it, Kaleb has to convince dealers that he can advertise their stock better/cheaper than

Re: [MBZ] Ice storm

2008-12-12 Thread Wilton Strickland
Yeah, 'could get some free heat 'pending on what ya feed 'em. ;) Wilton - Original Message - From: John Robbins je...@msstate.edu To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, December 12, 2008 5:50 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Ice storm Curt Raymond wrote: I just

Re: [MBZ] I get a job offer today

2008-12-12 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Fri, Dec 12, 2008 at 3:17 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: Well, its not really what I think I want to do, but its an option none the less. Its selling cars at Mazda. I have all these ideas about car salesman, not sure I want to do it. Anybody ever done that before? Now

Re: [MBZ] somebody closer needs to jump on this, this is a STEAL

2008-12-12 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Look again, its TWO cars, TWO very valuable and desirable cars. Donald Snook wrote: Kaleb provided the following link:

Re: [MBZ] I get a job offer today

2008-12-12 Thread Tom Hargrave
It could be worse, they could have asked if you were interested in night security or parking lot maintenance.. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Kaleb C.

Re: [MBZ] somebody closer needs to jump on this, this is a STEAL

2008-12-12 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Or more likely delivery valve seals. Mitch Haley wrote: Donald Snook wrote: and the engine shakes after it warms up? What the heck does that mean? ...it likely means the head's cracked. But, it appears to be two cars, and the other one is a 2.5. Mitch.

Re: [MBZ] this has GOT to be the most rusted out 123 I have seen inaLONG time

2008-12-12 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
When 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 against air/moisture

Re: [MBZ] I get a job offer today

2008-12-12 Thread Peter Arnold
Lousy Hours. Good money to be made for a fellow with car knowledge and interest. Willing to sell a POS to a Widow with 3 kids? Pete On Fri, 12 Dec 2008 17:17:45 -0600, you wrote: Well, its not really what I think I want to do, but its an option none the less. Its selling cars at Mazda. I

Re: [MBZ] somebody closer needs to jump on this, this is a STEAL

2008-12-12 Thread Alex Chamberlain
Or one or more hard fuel lines, which are made of unobtanium. On Fri, Dec 12, 2008 at 3:26 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: Or more likely delivery valve seals. Mitch Haley wrote: Donald Snook wrote: and the engine shakes after it warms up? What the heck does that mean?

Re: [MBZ] I get a job offer today

2008-12-12 Thread Loren Faeth
Base and commission, or straight commission? At 05:17 PM 12/12/2008, you wrote: Well, its not really what I think I want to do, but its an option none the less. Its selling cars at Mazda. I have all these ideas about car salesman, not sure I want to do it. Anybody ever done that before? --

Re: [MBZ] Buying freeze is back on

2008-12-12 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
No, its better than that, its all setup to send to whatever websites the dealers wants its sent to, and it goes there automatically everyday. I dont have to push any buttons. I am starting to develop a more complete picture of what is going on here though. I do not think they are shutting

Re: [MBZ] I get a job offer today

2008-12-12 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA Alex Chamberlain wrote: On Fri, Dec 12, 2008 at 3:17 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: Well, its not really what I think I want to do, but its an option none the less. Its selling cars at Mazda. I have all these ideas about car salesman, not sure I want

Re: [MBZ] I get a job offer today

2008-12-12 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
yea, i do think the hours are lousy. They dont have junkers there really. Its really not sleazy like most car dealers are, for whatever its worth. Peter Arnold wrote: Lousy Hours. Good money to be made for a fellow with car knowledge and interest. Willing to sell a POS to a Widow with 3

Re: [MBZ] I get a job offer today

2008-12-12 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
straight comm I believe. Loren Faeth wrote: Base and commission, or straight commission? At 05:17 PM 12/12/2008, you wrote: Well, its not really what I think I want to do, but its an option none the less. Its selling cars at Mazda. I have all these ideas about car salesman, not sure I want

Re: [MBZ] somebody closer needs to jump on this, this is a STEAL

2008-12-12 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
yea, could be. Alex Chamberlain wrote: Or one or more hard fuel lines, which are made of unobtanium. On Fri, Dec 12, 2008 at 3:26 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: Or more likely delivery valve seals. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91

Re: [MBZ] I get a job offer today

2008-12-12 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Fri, Dec 12, 2008 at 3:28 PM, Loren Faeth lfa...@leadingchange.com wrote: Base and commission, or straight commission? Or straight commission with a mandatory kickback to the house, the way hairdressers (and strippers) work? I've heard of some dealerships working that way, if sales positions

Re: [MBZ] Buying freeze is back on, just don't get hypothermia

2008-12-12 Thread Hendrik Fay
I watched that Michael Moore movie Sicko last night and was quite shocked by the state of the health system in the US, I remember when Kaleb told us he was gonna get the boot, that health insurance was big worry and I thought to myself then how bizarre this is. Over here if you lose your job,

Re: [MBZ] Buying freeze is back on, just don't get hypothermia

2008-12-12 Thread Allan Streib
Hendrik Fay heni...@ozemail.com.au writes: I watched that Michael Moore movie Sicko last night and was quite shocked by the state of the health system in the US Michael Moore is a radical left wing loon. Don't base any opionions on what you saw there, he is definitely presenting only

Re: [MBZ] Buying freeze is back on, just don't get hypothermia

2008-12-12 Thread Alex Chamberlain
Nothing Michael Moore says is of any interest to me---the guy is a self-promoting blowhard who makes the American left look even dumber than it manages to do itself---but, Hendrik, you may not realize that health care is a real political hot potato in the USA. Is the ban on politics on the list

[MBZ] 300E for Zippy

2008-12-12 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
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Re: [MBZ] Buying freeze is back on, just don't get hypothermia

2008-12-12 Thread E M
There is no such thing as free health care, anywhere. Ed 300E 2008/12/12 Hendrik Fay heni...@ozemail.com.au I watched that Michael Moore movie Sicko last night and was quite shocked by the state of the health system in the US, I remember when Kaleb told us he was gonna get the boot, that

Re: [MBZ] 300E for Zippy

2008-12-12 Thread E M
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Re: [MBZ] I get a job offer today

2008-12-12 Thread Mitch Haley
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Well, its not really what I think I want to do, but its an option none the less. Its selling cars at Mazda. I have all these ideas about car salesman, not sure I want to do it. Anybody ever done that before? 1. How many salescritters they gots there? 2. How many

Re: [MBZ] I get a job offer today

2008-12-12 Thread Mitch Haley
I just had another thought. What's the dealer's motivation for making the offer? Do they have an opening because business is booming and they need to add staff (ha), because the salescritters are quitting over the scarcity of commission checks, or are they adding one position because they

[MBZ] OT: MM

2008-12-12 Thread Rich Thomas
MM made a movie some years ago called Roger and Me, about Lansing MI with the car companies in the dumps, and bashing Roger Smith who at the time was pres of GM. I don't really know that much about Roger Smith, whether he deserved the bashing or not (he probably did given GMs general

Re: [MBZ] I get a job offer today

2008-12-12 Thread Rich Thomas
I don't know, selling cars right now does not seem to be the way to get ahead very quickly. You know so much more about the other aspects of the business, and have some fairly unique smarts about the technology and process and other aspects, you should have them working for you. In a

Re: [MBZ] Buying freeze is back on, just don't get hypothermia

2008-12-12 Thread Mitch Haley
Hendrik Fay wrote: I watched that Michael Moore movie Sicko last night and was quite shocked by the state of the health system in the US, Don't make the mistake of thinking that Michael Whore creates documentaries based upon facts. Mitch. ___

Re: [MBZ] I get a job offer today

2008-12-12 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Fri, Dec 12, 2008 at 4:10 PM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: I just had another thought. What's the dealer's motivation for making the offer? Do they have an opening because business is booming and they need to add staff (ha), because the salescritters are quitting over the scarcity

Re: [MBZ] Ice storm

2008-12-12 Thread OK Don
That was us a year and two days ago --- On Fri, Dec 12, 2008 at 3:58 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: None of the stores have any power, there aren't any generators or 12v sump pumps for sale... The grocery stores were open but not for anything refridgerated, we bought some bread

Re: [MBZ] Buying freeze is back on, just don't get hypothermia

2008-12-12 Thread LWB250
Hendrik, Do understand that while some of the things Michael Moore promotes are somewhat true, he also tends to exaggerate to make his point. As for our health care system, well, you said it when you remarked about us going down the capitalist road. As a result it's gone out of control, with

Re: [MBZ] Buying freeze is back on, just don't get hypothermia

2008-12-12 Thread Hendrik Fay
This is not about Michael Moore and whatever he may or may not be but it is about health care and whether you are happy that it is a political thing, instead of being a fundamental right of every citizen. Are you happy to pay 120 bucks for an inhaler which is sold in Cuba for 5 cents? Are you

Re: [MBZ] Buying freeze is back on, just don't get hypothermia

2008-12-12 Thread Hendrik Fay
No there is not but the user pays system does not appear to be working, as promised. Hendrik who got the family health care card in the mail yesterday, when did you get yours? E M wrote: There is no such thing as free health care, anywhere. Ed 300E

Re: [MBZ] Buying freeze is back on, just don't get hypothermia

2008-12-12 Thread Mitch Haley
Hendrik Fay wrote: Are you happy to pay 120 bucks for an inhaler which is sold in Cuba for 5 cents? Are you happy to see your child die in front of your eyes because the nearest hospital refuses treatment due to not being part of your health care insurance? Are you happy to repeat lies as

Re: [MBZ] I get a job offer today

2008-12-12 Thread Wonko the Sane
My observation over the past couple of years it that you'd make the perfect used car salesman. In every way, and you are experienced at same. On Fri, Dec 12, 2008 at 5:17 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.netwrote: Well, its not really what I think I want to do, but its an option none the

Re: [MBZ] I get a job offer today

2008-12-12 Thread Wonko the Sane
You are out of your element, then. On Fri, Dec 12, 2008 at 5:37 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.netwrote: They dont have junkers there really. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Buying freeze is back on, just don't get hypothermia

2008-12-12 Thread Allan Streib
It's a delicate balance for the drug companies. For every successful drug, many formulas are developed and tested, and fail to achieve the hoped-for results. If they could not make a profit from the successful ones, they would not be in business and then the drug would never be developed. My

Re: [MBZ] OT: MM

2008-12-12 Thread Hendrik Fay
Well the only way to have any sort of opinion of him is to watch his movies. Yeah I know the talkback Nazis are saying he is the devil and the hat hides his horns. As a interesting note, towards the end of the movie Moore makes mention of an website set up by an individual to attack Moore and

Re: [MBZ] Buying freeze is back on, just don't get hypothermia

2008-12-12 Thread John Robbins
Hendrik Fay wrote: Are you happy to see your child die in front of your eyes because the nearest hospital refuses treatment due to not being part of your health care insurance? I'm all for free health care, but hospitals aren't allowed to refuse emergency treatment to anyone. As soon as

Re: [MBZ] Ice storm

2008-12-12 Thread Curt Raymond
Actually it turns out they've got a generator but no way to cook. I've loaned them my Coleman stove... Date: Fri, 12 Dec 2008 16:50:12 -0600 From: John Robbins je...@msstate.edu Subject: Re: [MBZ] Ice storm To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID:

Re: [MBZ] Buying freeze is back on, just don't get hypothermia

2008-12-12 Thread Hendrik Fay
And you're saying that Moore made these people lie? So why has he not been sued for slander by the companies he attacked? Some of them come off looking pretty evil. So if I was living in the states and had insurance with health provider XYZ, I can take my very sick kid to the nearest hospital

Re: [MBZ] Buying freeze is back on, just don't get hypothermia

2008-12-12 Thread Wonko the Sane
In spite of what the others are telling you, Michael Moore is the Moses of America 2008. On Fri, Dec 12, 2008 at 5:38 PM, Hendrik Fay heni...@ozemail.com.auwrote: I watched that Michael Moore movie Sicko last night and was quite shocked by the state of the health system in the US, I remember

Re: [MBZ] this has GOT to be the most rusted out 123 I have seen inaLONG time

2008-12-12 Thread Wilton Strickland
Yeah, that IS sorta humid, isn't it? Wilton - Original Message - From: Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, December 12, 2008 6:27 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] this has GOT to be the most rusted out 123 I have seen inaLONG time

Re: [MBZ] I get a job offer today

2008-12-12 Thread Wilton Strickland
Really??? ; Wilton - Original Message - From: Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com 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

Re: [MBZ] I get a job offer today

2008-12-12 Thread Hendrik Fay
So you are saying Kaleb is a lying bastard who'd sell his Mum a deathtrap for 2K above market value. Seriously, unless you have a background in sales you are going to be struggling, especially these days when YOU have to convince people they want a new car. Then there is the moral dilemma of

Re: [MBZ] Buying freeze is back on, just don't get hypothermia

2008-12-12 Thread Wonko the Sane
Ok, joking aside, Hendrik, here's the deal as I see it. The health care industry has the Legislative Branch in their hip pockets due to lobbying and campaign contributions. In fact, drug companies were the #1 contributer to re-election coffers in the US last year. I am a retired military officer,

Re: [MBZ] I get a job offer today

2008-12-12 Thread Wonko the Sane
Yea. I bought a car from him. But I also sold a car to him. :-) On Fri, Dec 12, 2008 at 7:21 PM, Hendrik Fay heni...@ozemail.com.auwrote: So you are saying Kaleb is a lying bastard who'd sell his Mum a deathtrap for 2K above market value. Seriously, unless you have a background in sales

Re: [MBZ] Buying freeze is back on, just don't get hypothermia

2008-12-12 Thread Hendrik Fay
Ahh right now I understand, in the movie Moore makes mention of people getting dumped outside welfare shelters in hospital gowns. So the poor get the most basic of care and then get dumped, once the hospital figures out they got no way of paying the bill. What I mean by best is the ability of

Re: [MBZ] OT: MM

2008-12-12 Thread E M
Sends the check anonymously to pay for the medical expenses, and yet we all know about it. Hmmm? Ed 300E 2008/12/12 Hendrik Fay heni...@ozemail.com.au Well the only way to have any sort of opinion of him is to watch his movies. Yeah I know the talkback Nazis are saying he is the devil and

Re: [MBZ] OT: MM

2008-12-12 Thread Wonko the Sane
Moore is actually Hurst, but he used a screen name. On Fri, Dec 12, 2008 at 6:56 PM, Hendrik Fay heni...@ozemail.com.auwrote: Well the only way to have any sort of opinion of him is to watch his movies. Yeah I know the talkback Nazis are saying he is the devil and the hat hides his horns.

Re: [MBZ] I get a job offer today

2008-12-12 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I do have a background in sales, although its selling advertising Hendrik Fay wrote: So you are saying Kaleb is a lying bastard who'd sell his Mum a deathtrap for 2K above market value. Seriously, unless you have a background in sales you are going to be struggling, especially these days when

Re: [MBZ] dressing the part

2008-12-12 Thread RELNGSON
...Well, its not really what I think I want to do, but its an option none the less.  Its selling cars at Mazda.  I have all these ideas about car salesman, not sure I want to do it.  Anybody ever done that before?... Well, you'll have to buy some plaid pants, a white belt with shoes to match

Re: [MBZ] Buying freeze is back on, just don't get hypothermia

2008-12-12 Thread Wilton Strickland
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

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