[MBZ] OT - Roomba

Wondering if anyone out there has one of these or a clone/knockoff and how they do or don’t like it. Spousal unit is hinting that she wants one, and a few people I’ve talked to that have them say they work but they’re not that great for a number of reasons. -D

Re: [MBZ] Getting on a cruise

Visiting any of the Lesser Antilles or other islands in the Caribbean is always a good time as long as you’re not one of the “ugly American” touristas. They’re each culturally diverse as well as different in climate and topography, so it’s like visiting a totally different country each time in

Re: [MBZ] Barrister Question

Based on what I hear from a buddy who is connected with Stetson Law, a local third tier law school, a large percentage of their graduates come out of school without jobs and have tough times finding one or end up being under-employed for their level of education. That being said, a good friend

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** OT: Prank

Tempus fugit, too! -D > On Dec 8, 2019, at 9:12 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > Semper vigilans > >> Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes >> December 8, 2019 at 6:00 PM >> So, in a way, my "prank" to my son was a gentle reminder: >> >> NEVER forget. 12/7

Re: [MBZ] Barrister Question

Amen Then after a few years they get themselves appointed to be bankruptcy trustees where they can commit whatever fraud they can dream up, because the poor suckers in BR court don't have the money to fight, and they have already been beaten up to the point of BR. Mitch Haley via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] OT - Roomba

We had one, it seemed to work well enough on wood floors. It would occasionally jam itself under the couches and disappear as it just fit under. The little bin on them is not very big so it needs to be emptied often. --R Sent from iPhone > On Dec 9, 2019, at 5:19 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] OT - Roomba

The Fab lab in  3 lakes takes them apart and put in lektronics they can program that uses the motors and such, then they have the kids build a program to make them run a prescribed route.   Good fun. Dan Penoff via Mercedes December 9, 2019 at 4:19 AM Wondering

Re: [MBZ] OT - Roomba

I visited a friend over Thanksgiving that has one. Works great IF you have wood or tile or terazzo floors and nothing that keeps them from roaming into all the corners, etc. Would not work at my house, way too much stuff on the floor and too much carpet. Probably choke to death on cat hair

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** OT: Prank

Language. You don’t want to get pooferated by the list mom --FT Sent from iPhone > On Dec 9, 2019, at 4:23 AM, dan--- via Mercedes wrote: > > Tempus fugit, too! > > -D > >> On Dec 8, 2019, at 9:12 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> Semper vigilans >> >>> Greg Fiorentino via

Re: [MBZ] OT - Roomba

Like Peter said about stuff on the floor. Got one as a present recently and works great on vinyl floors. Has several faults, however, such as its bin which is too small. Came with 3 "beam" devices battery operated that will confine it to a specific area. It can be programmed via an app on

Re: [MBZ] Barrister Question

> On December 9, 2019 at 5:25 AM Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Based on what I hear from a buddy who is connected with Stetson Law, a local > third tier law school, a large percentage of their graduates come out of > school without jobs and have tough times finding one or end up

Re: [MBZ] OT - Roomba

My impression, not having had one is that they are mostly a gimmick.  It appears they take as much attention as what it would take to dust or vacuum the floor anyway.   I believe that is why so many are donated.   However there is a new one that is supposed to go back "home" and empty itself. 

Re: [MBZ] OT - Roomba

We bought one years ago, clone of some type. Useless. Bin is small, work quality is terrible, and usually it would fail to park on the charger so the battery world die and the programming would fail, so in order to get it going again was a pain. Someone else already said you've got to keep the

Re: [MBZ] OT - Roomba

We have a eufy and we love that thing. All wood floors with some rugs. Sure it chokes on legos and other random objects but after it runs it is always full of dirt and lint that would otherwise still be in the floor somewhere. 200 bucks on Amazon. Runs every day at 9am. No gimmicks, apps, programs

Re: [MBZ] Barrister Question

The degree only matters for the big firms. They have to feel they are purchasing cream of the crop. SWMBA’s firm was big fish in the small PDX pond, but really wanted Ivy League talent. Those folks tended to either have been locals and would stay put, or left in a few years. Turned out the

Re: [MBZ] OT - Roomba

We had/have one. It was the pet hair edition, because that was supposed to be the top of the line at the time. Pretty simple to operate once it was charged up. Let it loose and over time it would map the space and become much more reliable at removing dirt. When it died, #2 boy adopted it

Re: [MBZ] OT - Roomba

I bought an 880 in 2014 and have been very happy with it. It has the later rubber rollers (vs brushes), which is relevant if you have a cat, dog, vietnamese potbellied pig, etc. I have replaced the battery and the rotary sweeper, but apart from that no other issues. And no, it is not intended

[MBZ] Semi-OT: Coffee bean skins for car parts

BUSINESSFord to make car parts out of McDonald's coffee bean skins Published: Monday, December 9, 2019 [image: Ian Olson and Debbie Mielewski admire headlamp housing. Photo credit: Ford Motor Co.] Ian Olson, senior director of global sustainability at McDonald's, and Debbie Mielewski, a

[MBZ] SL600 video

I assume getting shoved into the seatback is a big part of the attraction. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2FcRM-p4koo=300 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Cheap '94 E320 wagon

You also need to lower the suspension. On Sun, Dec 8, 2019 at 9:55 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > It’s a pretty nice car. Good $500 find. A few bits and bobs it’ll be a > runner. I could see a V12 in it. > > --FT > Sent from iPhone > > > On Dec 8, 2019, at

Re: [MBZ] Semi-OT: Coffee bean skins for car parts

Cool beans! Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 2019 Sprinter 82 miles, Der Doodlewagen 1982 240D, High Mileage Hildegard Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 9, 2019, at 11:27 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > BUSINESSFord to make car parts out of McDonald's coffee bean skins > > Published:

Re: [MBZ] Barrister Question

> > On December 9, 2019 at 5:25 AM Dan Penoff via Mercedes > > wrote: > > > > Based on what I hear from a buddy who is connected with Stetson Law, a > > local third tier law school, a large percentage of their graduates come out > > of school without jobs and have tough times finding one or

[MBZ] OT - Painting Tip

Coworker suggested I invest in some 18” roller stuff. I did. Amazing. I’m doing ceilings right now, and with an 18” roller I was able to do the whole family room ceiling in roughly 20 minutes. That’s a room that’s about 18’ x 16’ or thereabouts with a 12’ ceiling. Still have to cut in the

Re: [MBZ] OT - Painting Tip

On Mon, 9 Dec 2019 16:26:52 -0500 Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > Coworker suggested I invest in some 18” roller stuff. I did. > > Amazing. > > I’m doing ceilings right now, and with an 18” roller I was able to do > the whole family room ceiling in roughly 20 minutes. That’s a room > that’s

Re: [MBZ] OT - Painting Tip

Yup. I suggested that too. Rick   Original Message   From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: December 9, 2019 3:27 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: d...@penoff.com Subject: [MBZ] OT - Painting Tip Coworker suggested I invest in some 18” roller stuff. I

Re: [MBZ] OT - Painting Tip

If you look back in the archives, I think you will see I suggested the industrial extra wide roller when you asked about paint sprayers.  They cover a room way fast!   I never measured the length, but I saw los amigos painting rooms in a flash with  them.   It took 3-4 with brushes to keep up

Re: [MBZ] SL600 video

I’ve seen that. He got kinda ripped off but that’s his thing. And yes, that is the main attraction. No drama. And it just keeps building to felonious speeds... --FT Sent from iPhone > On Dec 9, 2019, at 4:07 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > I assume getting shoved into the seatback

Re: [MBZ] Is this madness?

Converting gas to diesel is not trivial. All you wiring will need to be different, unless you can harvest a terminal block, instrument panel and all wiring from a diesel sedan. At that point you might as well put a 606 in, and if you are doing that, maybe just go one better and drop a salvage

Re: [MBZ] Is this madness?

Wilton went to great lengths to procure a 1987 W124 300D sedan in showroom condition. Then some idiot wrecked it for him. Max got the whole car. I don't know how much he still has. Mitch > On December 9, 2019 at 9:57 PM Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Converting gas to diesel is

Re: [MBZ] Is this madness?

Yes, so I've got complete wiring harness and most of the rest of the parts, I may decide to scrap The White Whale and get the rear end, muffler system, fuel tank, and then send that rusty hulk to the crusher. Max Dillon Charleston SC Dec 9, 2019 9:58:07 PM Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes : >

Re: [MBZ] OT - Painting Tip

You can buy these flat fuzzy pad things that have little rollers on the holder to run it right along the wall, you can cut in the edges right quick. I’m pretty good with a brush so I can do it pretty quickly but it does take time and is a pain. --FT Sent from iPhone > On Dec 9, 2019, at 4:26

Re: [MBZ] OT - Painting Tip

On Mon, 9 Dec 2019 22:35:53 -0500 Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > You can buy these flat fuzzy pad things that have little rollers on the > holder to run it right along the wall, you can cut in the edges right > quick. I’m pretty good with a brush so I can do it pretty quickly but > it

[MBZ] Speaking about painting ...

Take a look at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DFORLAE/ Paint2It Pro - Anti Gravity Paint Tray Palette. Premium Multipurpose Kit for Easy Painting. No Spills, No Drips, No Mess! by Paint2iT Price: $7.23 + $8.25 shipping Seems like a unique idea. I wonder if, like the fuzzy pad with rollers, it

Re: [MBZ] Is this madness?

I have most of the parts, but there are some key bits that were sold off, like the blue flying saucer vacuum control valve. However, now that The White Whale is too rusty to bring much $ as a whole car, she'll be more valuable as a donor, so effectively I have more than one car's donor parts.

Re: [MBZ] Is this madness?

The diesel donor car would make it a lot easier. On Mon, Dec 9, 2019, 8:24 PM Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote: > > I have most of the parts, but there are some key bits that were sold off, > like the blue flying saucer vacuum control valve. However, now that The > White Whale is too rusty to