Re: [MBZ] Chowdah Q 10

Mitch, lay your tools, bags, etc in a layer, put a piece of plywood on top, then your air mattress. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

[MBZ] OT wreckage of USS Indianapolis found

18,000 feet down on the floor of the Pacific. http://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/article/Researchers-find-wreckage-of-lost-WWII-warship-11944819.php -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Allen took it in the behind

That's pretty funny, and also pretty sad at the same time... -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On August 20, 2017 7:23:46 AM EDT, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: >The damage to her car is due to your white male privilege and therefore >you should be

Re: [MBZ] Radiator fun

I ordered a coupla things from Newegg a week or so ago, one item showed up in a coupla days, Fedex. I started getting calls from Fedex Ground that the driver couldn't find the address for the other one, just an external case for a hard drive, hardly a massive item. I talked to a guy and

Re: [MBZ] OT wreckage of USS Indianapolis found

I think I saw something on TV about the USS Indianapolis event a few months ago, or maybe some documentary on the Flix or something. Seems like I recall a massive messup due to radio silence or something, and HQ not wanting to dispatch search and recovery assets to the location. --R On

Re: [MBZ] OT wreckage of USS Indianapolis found

> On August 20, 2017 at 12:37 PM Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes > wrote: > > > 18000 ft seems too deep. I thought paul allen's tweet said 5500. Maybe Paul knows the metric system? 5500M = 18045' Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] Allen took it in the behind

Rule One: If struck by another car, from any angle... ALWAYS get transport to Emergency Room directly from the crash, ASAP. Let them check you over and document ANY injury. Trama to the frontal lobe from impact could develop into blood clots in brain, for example... it establishes, from legal

Re: [MBZ] OT wreckage of USS Indianapolis found

18000 ft seems too deep. I thought paul allen's tweet said 5500. On Aug 20, 2017 6:35 AM, "Max Dillon via Mercedes" wrote: > 18,000 feet down on the floor of the Pacific. > > http://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/article/Researchers- >

Re: [MBZ] Radiator fun

So, if I can't sit on a radiator and bend it back because 200lb isn't enough to faze it, and I've got this 6" I-beam with a house sitting on it... First, let's see if the radiator leaks. Plug the hose barb for the overflow with my thumb, put my other hand over the outlet, put my mouth on the

Re: [MBZ] More problems ...

Did you try to vacuum the dirt out from between the fins and the condenser and radiator? I usually do that every year and try to blow out with air, very carefully to avoid bending the fins. MG Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Sat, 19 Aug 2017 15:33:23 -0600 Craig via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Estate 79 CD

> On August 20, 2017 at 7:35 AM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > I need to knacker this 79 wagon, a lot of that would likely fit this car too. > At least front doors forward I guess. You mean dashboard forward, right? I don't think wagon doors will help

Re: [MBZ] OT wreckage of USS Indianapolis found

The Indianapolis delivered parts for the first atomic bombs. As a result of this, their itinerary was considered secret and not shared with any other Navy assets. This included their return trip, which they were on when torpedoed by a Japanese submarine. Because the only information

Re: [MBZ] Radiator fun

FedEx Ground is delivered by contractors, not FedEx employees. Contractors "lease" routes from FedEx for ground deliveries, much like one would have a franchise for Dunkin Donuts. -D > On Aug 20, 2017, at 11:04 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes > wrote: > > I ordered a

Re: [MBZ] Road likes GLS450

<< I recall being utterly horrified by the original ML320, which looked to me like a Euro-market A-class hatch that had been made out of recycled bottles and left to bloat in the sun.>> He sure trashes our MLs! More than a bit unfair IMO. Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Allen took it in the behind

> On August 20, 2017 at 9:19 AM Max Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Ouch! Get pix of your face showing the contusion and bruising. Go to ER > today! Go! Do not hesitate! Go go go! Send pic to son unit: "Your stepmother came home unannounced and decided I

Re: [MBZ] Estate 79 CD

Wow, I'd say counter at $1000, you thought about it and those window seals are going to be very expensive. I'm up for a test drive, but it will need a throttle spring or something to be driveable. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On August 20, 2017 7:35:35 AM EDT, Buggered

[MBZ] Road likes GLS450

...but they don't like overabused and undermaintained U-Haul trailers. http://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars/road-tests/a10159528/the-mercedes-benz-gls450-is-a-shockingly-capable-tow-vehicle/ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] OT wreckage of USS Indianapolis found

I believe the confusion stemmed from the continuing argument between McArthur and Nimitz as to who was in charge of the Navy in the Western Pacific. Ships tended to get dispatched by the Supreme Command, bypassing the normal channels in the Navy, and the Indianapolis was an example -- the

Re: [MBZ] Radiator fun

That makes sense then that whoever is doing the delivery is a moron. The guy I talked to said whoever the guy tried to deliver the package to said I had moved some time ago and didn't live there anymore. --R On 8/20/17 11:18 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: FedEx Ground is delivered by

Re: [MBZ] Radiator fun

Yeah, FedeX farmed out the ground side of delivery and it’s pretty lucrative if you can get more than one or two routes. That doesn’t mean you have to employ smart people, however. -D > On Aug 20, 2017, at 11:30 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes > wrote: > > That makes

Re: [MBZ] Allen took it in the behind

Clay was stopped when it happened, so unless there's some dispute as to that fact, a dash cam would probably only be useful for jury shocking value, unless he could monetize it on Youtube... That said, I really should get dash/rear cams for my cars... Mitch.

Re: [MBZ] Allen took it in the behind

Without a video, or witnesses, she could claim he backed into her etc. Video is awesome. I think the 360 degree cameras are the future. One camera, all angles, view changes as you move your phone. On Aug 20, 2017 10:21 AM, "Mitch Haley via Mercedes" wrote: > Clay was

Re: [MBZ] Estate 79 CD

Buggered or Floyd or Rich sez: >‎That estate sale woman called me and >said the seller accepted my offer on >the >CD. Ohsh... ‎ >‎I don't really want or need the thing I've done that a couple times on various items.  Welcome to my world. (and Kaleb's) You are fast becoming the Kaleb of the

Re: [MBZ] Allen took it in the behind

See what happens when people do all that granola and veggie stuff. Can't see or react any more and end up running into people. You need meat to keep the brain running right! No really, hope things go OK for you and Allen. I bet the Honda wasn't feeling very good or ever will again. Another

Re: [MBZ] Allen took it in the behind

Sometimes I just have to shake my head in awe and bow to the masters. MG Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: The damage to her car is due to your white male privilege and therefore you should be paying her for something that is clearly your fault for driving a much better automobile. Won't

Re: [MBZ] Allen took it in the behind

Bingo! Do not wait! -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On August 20, 2017 1:07:22 AM EDT, archer75--- via Mercedes wrote: >Tough luck! Glad you didn't get hurt worse, Clay. Keep us posted. >Numbness can indicate damage to the spinal nerves, or even worse,

Re: [MBZ] Allen took it in the behind

Ouch! Get pix of your face showing the contusion and bruising. Go to ER today! Go! Do not hesitate! Go go go! -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] OT wreckage of USS Indianapolis found

I remember that part but there was more to it I was thinking, or maybe I misremember. In any case, a massively sad event so close to the end of the war. --R On 8/20/17 11:17 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: The Indianapolis delivered parts for the first atomic bombs. As a result of this,

Re: [MBZ] OT wreckage of USS Indianapolis found

Yes thats it. Incredible find. 18000 feet is massively deep. I think they are using untethered ROVs judging from the video. On Aug 20, 2017 10:18 AM, "Mitch Haley via Mercedes" wrote: > > > On August 20, 2017 at 12:37 PM Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes < >

Re: [MBZ] Estate 79 CD

I think the front doors interchange with all the 123's except the CD. Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: On August 20, 2017 at 7:35 AM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: I need to knacker this 79 wagon, a lot of that would likely fit this car too. At least front doors

Re: [MBZ] OT wreckage of USS Indianapolis found

Here is an article about it too, it mentions a movie that I guess is what I saw, Men of Courage http://hotair.com/archives/2017/08/20/indianapolis-wreckage-found-paul-allen/ -R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Allen took it in the behind

He better be careful. Nancy and Hillary have spies everywhere. If their love-starved agents catch him, they might have their way with him, and he would never be the same. Gerry > Sometimes I just have to shake my head in awe and bow to the masters. > > MG > > Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Allen took it in the behind

--R wrote: > The damage to her car is due to your white male privilege and... Segway to politiks - good. Stay away ListMom, we need a vent. We are being played by one side funding insanity on both sides for some reason. All the engineer planner DIY builder types here at OkieBenz need to suss

Re: [MBZ] OT In the path of the eclipse

I think we are at 85% - will walk out to the runway for absolutely clear viewing. In what I thought was going to be a clever experiment, is cut up the lens of a viewing filter and stuck it onto the rear filter element in my 500mm reflect lens, then pointed it at the sun, thinking I could take cool

Re: [MBZ] OT wreckage of USS Indianapolis found

We would have dropped the Fat Boy instead, there were at least a dozen more in the pipeline. I suspect the only difference would have been a few weeks or months before another one was dropped. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] OT wreckage of USS Indianapolis found

Tin man asked : >‎How do you do that? - order troops to >open fire on the veterans in DC? The same way it will be done next time. (for social security, ssdi, food stamps, adc, pick one, they are all broke). And before anyone says "I paid for my social security", it was ruled in 1960 by the

Re: [MBZ] OT wreckage of USS Indianapolis found

> On August 20, 2017 at 11:36 AM Peter Frederick via Mercedes > wrote: > the only reason he was in the Phillipines at all was because he'd ordered > troops to open fire on the veterans in DC. It appears it was a crime for the president to even ask those bastards to get

Re: [MBZ] Allen took it in the behind

You must get tested for concussion, etc. No joke. On Sun, Aug 20, 2017 at 3:15 PM, MG via Mercedes wrote: > Sometimes I just have to shake my head in awe and bow to the masters. > > MG > > > Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > >> The damage to her car is due to your

Re: [MBZ] OT wreckage of USS Indianapolis found

Andy sez: (possibly trollingly) >How would history have been altered >had the Indianapolis been hit en route >to delivering the key nuclear parts rather >than after? 88%.‎ Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] OT In the path of the eclipse

You and 4 other people headed over there. If I didn't have to go to clumya I'd ride the bike over to Keewaw. --R Sent from iPhone > On Aug 20, 2017, at 10:22 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > My abode is just about dead center, we'll get a little over a

Re: [MBZ] OT In the path of the eclipse

We considered riding bikes over to the island, but I'm worried about the heavy traffic and the risk of getting run over while riding along the side of the road. It's going to be a zoo. I'd rather camp out at the neighborhood pool, with a cooler of beer and pizza from a local joint, so we can

[MBZ] OT In the path of the eclipse

Who is in the 70 mile wide eclipse path? What are your plans and strategems? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] OT wreckage of USS Indianapolis found

How would history have been altered had the Indianapolis been hit en route to delivering the key nuclear parts rather than after? On Sun, Aug 20, 2017 at 4:28 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > On August 20, 2017 at 11:36 AM Peter Frederick via Mercedes < >

Re: [MBZ] OT In the path of the eclipse

Buggered writes: >‎will mean I should probably just walk >there as there will be no place to >park >within 30miles.  Bicycle.   Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] OT In the path of the eclipse

At home we are at like 90%. We just arrived in Osage Beach Mo which is the closest hotel room I could book 2 weeks ago to the path. We are going to head up to Jefferson City in the morning which is about 45 minutes away. Will find somewhere to park and hope for no clouds. Sent from my iPhone

Re: [MBZ] OT In the path of the eclipse

Of all the rotten luck. On Sun, Aug 20, 2017 at 5:05 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I am right on the totality edge so my vast estate will be like 99%. If I > go Over to the beach I think that will put me in 100% but unfortunately I > have to go to Columbia

Re: [MBZ] OT wreckage of USS Indianapolis found

Wasn't WWII, it was the early Thirties, during the depths of the depression. WWI vets had been given a "bonus" payment for service that was supposed to be paid at retirement age, and they marched on Washington to ask the Feds to pay it immediately, due to the economic conditions. They camped

Re: [MBZ] OT In the path of the eclipse

My abode is just about dead center, we'll get a little over a minute and a half of totality. SWMBO wants to head to the nearest beach, a barrier island, normally about a fifteen minute drive, so I think we'll need to leave at about 11 so we can be totally jammed in a huge crowd, sweating for

Re: [MBZ] OT In the path of the eclipse

Eureka Pizza has a 2-for-1 offer during the eclipse. So I'll go get some cheap pizza and, if the sun is VERY lucky, I'll shoot a glance in its general direction. -MMM- On Sun, Aug 20, 2017 at 10:30 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > You and 4 other people

Re: [MBZ] Estate 79 CD

That is correct Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 20, 2017, at 2:36 PM, MG via Mercedes wrote: > > I think the front doors interchange with all the 123's except the CD. > > Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: On August 20, 2017 at 7:35 AM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] OT wreckage of USS Indianapolis found

Peter wrote: > If you haven't caught on yet, I have no respect at all for McArthur -- the > only reason he was in the Phillipines at all was because he'd ordered troops > to open fire on the veterans in DC. How do you do that? - order troops to open fire on the veterans in DC? Sounds like more

Re: [MBZ] OT wreckage of USS Indianapolis found

It appears it was a crime for the president to even ask those bastards to get rid of the Bonus Army, and a crime for every officer and soldier involved to take up arms on US soil, and capital murder for what transpired in the end. https://www.thoughtco.com/the-posse-comitatus-act-of-1878-721707

Re: [MBZ] OT wreckage of USS Indianapolis found

Bonus Army. WWI vets who were owned bonuses for their service not payable until 1945. Bring in the Depression and mass unemployment and the veterans and their families marched on Washington and set up an encampment where they demanded that Congress award them their bonuses. Hoover ordered

Re: [MBZ] OT In the path of the eclipse

Heck with that you got a plane, take off and fly up to the path of totality and watch it from the air. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 20, 2017, at 5:11 PM, OK Don via Mercedes > wrote: > > I think we are at 85% - will walk out to the runway for absolutely clear >

Re: [MBZ] OT wreckage of USS Indianapolis found

Little tid bit of legal history.. The "Posse Comitatus" law came in to law about 1868 to stop Federal troops from further actions against Southern civilians as part of the Reparations following the Civil War. At that time, and during the time of McArthur / Eisenhower / bonus camp event, the use

Re: [MBZ] OT In the path of the eclipse

I am right on the totality edge so my vast estate will be like 99%. If I go Over to the beach I think that will put me in 100% but unfortunately I have to go to Columbia tomorrow to testify in court on a matter of some importance. Columbia is right in the path too so this move by the judge is

Re: [MBZ] Allen took it in the behind

> On August 20, 2017 at 12:38 AM redghost--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Some granola, hairy legged, birkenstock gal slammed her honda into my bumper. > I am bleeding from the contusion on my head, she is going into shock and > calling the cops. So, you think she

Re: [MBZ] Allen took it in the behind

The damage to her car is due to your white male privilege and therefore you should be paying her for something that is clearly your fault for driving a much better automobile. Won't even get into the fact that it is German as we know what that signifies on your part. Since the Japanese were

Re: [MBZ] Estate 79 CD

I offered $1500 as it sat and ran but I did not drive it yet to see how it all works and I'm back in town. I'll try to do that Tuesday after all the eclipsers leave. The interior was pretty nice, some of the wood was starting to peel a bit but it was all there. A little contact cement would fix