Re: [MBZ] OT--WatchCookware Snobs Opine

2013-11-17 Thread dseretakis
Stop, you're making me real hungry Sent from my iPhone On Nov 17, 2013, at 10:13 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > I watched a great linguine alla vongole recipe on a TV cooking show that > actually threw the pasta into the saucepan with the sauce, which had > sufficient liquid to be absorbed

Re: [MBZ] Polishing concrete and bow ties

2013-11-17 Thread dseretakis
Brunswick, ME. You've been to the house! Sent from my iPhone On Nov 17, 2013, at 11:08 PM, Dwight Giles wrote: > Ok. Where is your new garage? > On Nov 17, 2013 11:00 PM, wrote: > >> Sounds like a plan! You know where to find me! >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> On Nov 17, 2013, at 10:57 PM,

Re: [MBZ] Polishing concrete

2013-11-17 Thread dseretakis
Haha. I saw that video yesterday. Gotta love the hot chick in heels and dress slacks polishing a concrete floor. Hell, if she can do it.. Sent from my iPhone On Nov 17, 2013, at 4:50 PM, Jaime Kopchinski wrote: > Heres the video: > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66EaApndk1c > > Jaime > >

Re: [MBZ] Polishing concrete and bow ties

2013-11-17 Thread Dwight Giles
Ok. Where is your new garage? On Nov 17, 2013 11:00 PM, wrote: > Sounds like a plan! You know where to find me! > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Nov 17, 2013, at 10:57 PM, Dwight Giles wrote: > > > Dimitri - I can show you how to be a "real man"In exchange for you > showing > > me how to fix that

Re: [MBZ] Polishing concrete

2013-11-17 Thread Dwight Giles
You are absolutely correct. On Nov 17, 2013 11:04 PM, "Dan Penoff" wrote: > They're really not any harder to tie than a regular tie. It's just > different, that's all. Once you know the basics it's pretty easy. > > Just like long ties, some have a better "hand" and are easier to tie than > others

Re: [MBZ] Polishing concrete

2013-11-17 Thread dseretakis
So polished appeals to me more than epoxy/paint because it is less affected by welding slag, sparks from grinding, etc. Sent from my iPhone On Nov 17, 2013, at 10:23 PM, Alex Chamberlain wrote: > On Sun, Nov 17, 2013 at 5:11 PM, OK Don wrote: > >>> >>> Is properly polished concrete resistan

Re: [MBZ] Polishing concrete

2013-11-17 Thread Dan Penoff
They're really not any harder to tie than a regular tie. It's just different, that's all. Once you know the basics it's pretty easy. Just like long ties, some have a better "hand" and are easier to tie than others. You have to fiddle with them a little once tied to get everything even, but othe

Re: [MBZ] Polishing concrete and bow ties

2013-11-17 Thread dseretakis
Sounds like a plan! You know where to find me! Sent from my iPhone On Nov 17, 2013, at 10:57 PM, Dwight Giles wrote: > Dimitri - I can show you how to be a "real man"In exchange for you showing > me how to fix that inner fender rust on my CD without tearing everything > out.. In fact I will giv

Re: [MBZ] Polishing concrete and bow ties

2013-11-17 Thread Dwight Giles
Dimitri - I can show you how to be a "real man"In exchange for you showing me how to fix that inner fender rust on my CD without tearing everything out.. In fact I will give you the bow tie of your chouce. DWIGHT Dwight On Nov 17, 2013 10:51 PM, wrote: > Guess I'm not a real man:) > > Sent from

Re: [MBZ] Polishing concrete

2013-11-17 Thread dseretakis
It's a four car, that is 1250 sq ft. At $7 per sq ft I just can't do it! This will be my dream garage. Timber frame construction, loft, bathroom! Sent from my iPhone On Nov 17, 2013, at 6:13 PM, "Darren Marshall" wrote: > $7/sqft sounds reasonable, how big is the garage? > > — > Darren Marshal

Re: [MBZ] Polishing concrete and bow ties

2013-11-17 Thread dseretakis
Guess I'm not a real man:) Sent from my iPhone On Nov 17, 2013, at 4:58 PM, Dan Penoff wrote: > We have "bow tie Wednesday" in my office. I have a pretty decent collection > of them, but I like adding to it from time to time. > > I would add that these are "real" or what are known as "self t

Re: [MBZ] Polishing concrete

2013-11-17 Thread dseretakis
No. But I've only worn them at my senior prom and one or two other formals! Two difficult to tie. If you're the eccentric college prof then they would be apropos. Oh yeah you're a college prof:)! Sent from my iPhone On Nov 17, 2013, at 4:52 PM, Dwight Giles wrote: > Hey Dimitri- you got a pr

Re: [MBZ] OT--WatchCookware Snobs Opine

2013-11-17 Thread Greg Fiorentino
The only recipes I've seen like this call for cooking the pasta most of the way before putting it into the sauce for the last few minutes. Lydia Bastianich often does that. It's a good way to absorb some liquid (and flavors!) into the pasta. I sometimes do this, and it works well. I don't see c

Re: [MBZ] Lorinser W124 Coupe, Anyone?

2013-11-17 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Sun, Nov 17, 2013 at 6:55 AM, Dan Penoff wrote: > Just saw this on BW: > > > http://www.benzworld.org/forums/sale-wanted-trade-giveaway/1799225-1988-300ce-lorinser-coupe.html#post6622865 > > The lack of working AC is a little scary on this model, but if you're into > the Lorinser stuff it migh

Re: [MBZ] Polishing concrete

2013-11-17 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Sun, Nov 17, 2013 at 5:11 PM, OK Don wrote: > > > > Is properly polished concrete resistant to oil to the same degree as > > epoxy? If not, I don't see the point for a garage. First time you tip > > over a pan full of dirty oil by accident, it's ruined. > > > > > What? A little oil stain wil

Re: [MBZ] OT--WatchCookware Snobs Opine

2013-11-17 Thread Dwight Giles
Hmm this could be a new entrée for the chowdahQ. Seriously Andrew I will ask my wife. She has about 300 cookbooks. Makes sense to me but I just dig the clams. Dwight On Nov 17, 2013 10:13 PM, "Andrew Strasfogel" wrote: > I watched a great linguine alla vongole recipe on a TV cooking show that >

Re: [MBZ] OT--WatchCookware Snobs Opine

2013-11-17 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
I watched a great linguine alla vongole recipe on a TV cooking show that actually threw the pasta into the saucepan with the sauce, which had sufficient liquid to be absorbed by the linguine. This avoided the need to cook the pasta separately and better yet, the sauce soaked into the pasta. I thin

Re: [MBZ] bow ties

2013-11-17 Thread Dan Penoff
I have enough long and bow ties, probably close to 100, that I don't worry too much about wear and tear. The hard thing is finding a way to store them so they're accessible. I have found our local Penneys has a very limited supply, and since it's seasonal time there are more out, but they're t

[MBZ] Fwd: Re: bow ties

2013-11-17 Thread Dwight Giles
-- Forwarded message -- From: "Dwight Giles" Date: Nov 17, 2013 9:33 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] bow ties To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: I get mine online from 2 bow tie manufacturers. They are S class prices but really tie & wear well against whisker rash.i have some that I hav

Re: [MBZ] bow ties

2013-11-17 Thread Dwight Giles
I get mine online from 2 bow tie manufacturers. They are S class prices but really tie & wear well against whisker rash.i have some that I have worn for 10 years. I will have to check Penney's. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.ok

Re: [MBZ] Polishing concrete

2013-11-17 Thread Mountain Man
Darren wrote: > — > Darren Marshall, Co Founder I looked at the bowtruss blog and found many pictures. Are you in the blog pictures? Put up a link. Thanks. mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscri

Re: [MBZ] Polishing concrete and bow ties

2013-11-17 Thread Mountain Man
Dan wrote: > When I was at Penney's today I found one little rotating rack with some > mostly holiday themed, self tied bow ties. > 15 years ago the only place to find self tied was Nordstrom's. I have never thought self tied was difficult in the least. Easy to tie just right. Now you say they

Re: [MBZ] Polishing concrete

2013-11-17 Thread OK Don
> > Is properly polished concrete resistant to oil to the same degree as > epoxy? If not, I don't see the point for a garage. First time you tip > over a pan full of dirty oil by accident, it's ruined. > > Alex > What? A little oil stain will make the car fall through the floor? I can't fathom t

Re: [MBZ] Polishing concrete and bow ties

2013-11-17 Thread Dan Penoff
I know what you're referring to. "Dressing" a bow tie doesn't require letting out one side of it or asking the wearer which side they prefer... Dan On Nov 17, 2013, at 5:44 PM, Rich Thomas wrote: > umm, "dressing" refers to another aspect of a gentleman's proper arrangement, > so to speak. >

Re: [MBZ] Polishing concrete

2013-11-17 Thread Darren Marshall
$7/sqft sounds reasonable, how big is the garage? — Darren Marshall, Co Founder dar...@doejo.com | 773 348 1227 | 3128 N Broadway, Chicago On Sun, Nov 17, 2013 at 4:49 PM, clay wrote: > Depends on how large an area you are trying to hit. > There are large grinders, life a floor polisher. Diamo

Re: [MBZ] tire fixing

2013-11-17 Thread MG
I'm surprised that you got it to remain steady enough to be usable with it only fastened to 1/2" plywood. Mine does work quite well fastened to the garage floor though. When I'm not using it I just unbolt it and put it away in the corner. Manfred Date: Sun, 17 Nov 2013 06:45:53 -0600 From: H

Re: [MBZ] Polishing concrete

2013-11-17 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Nov 16, 2013 7:25 PM, wrote: > > I'm building a new garage and the > slab is poured. I'm thinking about > having a polished concrete surface. Is properly polished concrete resistant to oil to the same degree as epoxy? If not, I don't see the point for a garage. First time you tip over a pan

Re: [MBZ] Polishing concrete

2013-11-17 Thread clay
Depends on how large an area you are trying to hit. There are large grinders, life a floor polisher. Diamond disks are VERY expensive wear items. You can rent them for a reasonable fee. The bigger issue, beyond days of hard labor dancing with a machine, is the cure of the pad. The older the

Re: [MBZ] Polishing concrete and bow ties

2013-11-17 Thread Rich Thomas
umm, "dressing" refers to another aspect of a gentleman's proper arrangement, so to speak. --R On 11/17/13 4:58 PM, Dan Penoff wrote: The hard part is getting the tie "dressed" when you're done. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http:/

Re: [MBZ] Polishing concrete and bow ties

2013-11-17 Thread Dwight Giles
There is a company that converts long ties to beau ties. On Nov 17, 2013 5:12 PM, "Dan Penoff" wrote: > Yes, unfortunately there are. > > When I was at Penney's today I found one little rotating rack with some > mostly holiday themed, self tied bow ties. > > It seems to be hit or miss - last time

Re: [MBZ] Polishing concrete

2013-11-17 Thread Craig
On Sun, 17 Nov 2013 09:06:26 -0500 Jaime Kopchinski wrote: > Here are some photos of before, during, after: > http://images.jaimekop.com/2013_08_08_Garage_Floor/ Now that's a GARAGE! It looks like new construction. Is it? Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Polishing concrete and bow ties

2013-11-17 Thread Dan Penoff
Yes, unfortunately there are. When I was at Penney's today I found one little rotating rack with some mostly holiday themed, self tied bow ties. It seems to be hit or miss - last time I was there they actually had several racks of them and there were some pretty nice ones. I didn't want to get

Re: [MBZ] Polishing concrete and bow ties

2013-11-17 Thread Dwight Giles
Dan are there bow ties that are NOT self-tied? English friend of mine said tie it perfectly then mess it up, then feign surprise at idea of pre tied. I have about 50 in my collection. Dwight On Nov 17, 2013 4:58 PM, "Dan Penoff" wrote: > We have "bow tie Wednesday" in my office. I have a pretty

Re: [MBZ] Polishing concrete and bow ties

2013-11-17 Thread Dan Penoff
We have "bow tie Wednesday" in my office. I have a pretty decent collection of them, but I like adding to it from time to time. I would add that these are "real" or what are known as "self tied" bow ties which are required to be tied, not the poseur pre-tied ones that have a strap that you hoo

Re: [MBZ] Polishing concrete

2013-11-17 Thread Dwight Giles
Hey Dimitri- you got a problem with bow ties? LOL. All I wear. Dwight On Nov 17, 2013 4:49 PM, wrote: > Why are you wearing bow ties!? > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Nov 17, 2013, at 3:04 PM, Dan Penoff wrote: > > > I was at JC Penney this morning picking up some new bow ties and I > noticed tha

Re: [MBZ] Polishing concrete

2013-11-17 Thread Jaime Kopchinski
Heres the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66EaApndk1c Jaime On Sun, Nov 17, 2013 at 9:06 AM, Jaime Kopchinski wrote: > I did a bunch of research on garage floor coatings earlier this year. I > initially was going to go for a DIY epoxy job, but after more and more > research I determined

Re: [MBZ] Polishing concrete

2013-11-17 Thread dseretakis
Why are you wearing bow ties!? Sent from my iPhone On Nov 17, 2013, at 3:04 PM, Dan Penoff wrote: > I was at JC Penney this morning picking up some new bow ties and I noticed > that in some of their "trendy" departments the floors were polished concrete. > > Dan > > > On Nov 17, 2013, at 12

Re: [MBZ] cookware

2013-11-17 Thread Jon Agne
The only things in my house that say Revere are the copper cups I use for Moscow Mules. Love my cast iron skillets! On Nov 17, 2013, at 4:24 PM, WILTON wrote: > Yep, completely unscathed again. 'Been lucky. ;<) > > Wilton > > - Original Message - From: "Mike Esh" > To: "Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] cookware

2013-11-17 Thread WILTON
Yep, completely unscathed again. 'Been lucky. ;<) Wilton - Original Message - From: "Mike Esh" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Sunday, November 17, 2013 4:07 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] cookware Wilton, were you able to get away from her without any major bruises? :) Michael E

Re: [MBZ] cookware

2013-11-17 Thread Mike Esh
Wilton, were you able to get away from her without any major bruises? :) Michael E. Esh 231-286-2344 > On Nov 17, 2013, at 2:48 PM, WILTON wrote: > > The iron pans that I cast in 1954 work great; saw SWMBO using one of 'em this > morning. > > Wilton > > - Original Message - From:

Re: [MBZ] Polishing concrete

2013-11-17 Thread Dan Penoff
I was at JC Penney this morning picking up some new bow ties and I noticed that in some of their "trendy" departments the floors were polished concrete. Dan On Nov 17, 2013, at 12:00 PM, Rich Thomas wrote: > They just snap together, pop them up and use the vac and a mop. In Houston > there w

Re: [MBZ] cookware

2013-11-17 Thread WILTON
The iron pans that I cast in 1954 work great; saw SWMBO using one of 'em this morning. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Greg Fiorentino" To: "'Mercedes Discussion List'" Sent: Sunday, November 17, 2013 2:45 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] cookware Bottom line is how stuff works. Reverew

Re: [MBZ] cookware

2013-11-17 Thread Greg Fiorentino
Bottom line is how stuff works. Revereware doesn't. Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Gary Hurst Sent: Sunday, November 17, 2013 11:24 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] cookware well, if i think t-fal is a sad jok

Re: [MBZ] cookware

2013-11-17 Thread Gary Hurst
well, if i think t-fal is a sad joke for morons, i'm certainly not going to have nice things about revereware. even back in the day, it was known that only the lowest clss morons bought the stuff, the upper crust of moronia always buying the now perhaps forgotten "farberware" instead always silly

Re: [MBZ] cookware

2013-11-17 Thread Dan Penoff
Agreed. I have a Revereware tea kettle but that's about it. Copper is too labor intensive to maintain and too easy to damage, IMHO. Dan On Nov 17, 2013, at 1:01 PM, Peter Frederick wrote: > The RevereWare my sister bought my mother about 20 years ago stinks. Lids > fit poorly, so things go d

Re: [MBZ] cookware

2013-11-17 Thread Peter Frederick
The RevereWare my sister bought my mother about 20 years ago stinks. Lids fit poorly, so things go dry unexepectedly, the copper is too thin so they don't heat evenly, etc. Better than the cheap junk I bought in my 20's, but not something I'd search out. Belgique (sp) at Target or Macy's

[MBZ] 1982 300td continuing saga

2013-11-17 Thread Rick Hawkins Java
Folks, i pulled the lift pump/fuel pump off of a junk 300d turbo i took it all apart (with some difficulty) and ultrasonically cleaned it and re assembled it with new valves and springs and copper rings from a $13 ebay kit. I installed it on the 300td yesterday along with a new Bosh primer

[MBZ] cookware

2013-11-17 Thread Rick Hawkins Java
None of you mentioned Revere Ware It's stainless with copper bottoms. My mother received a set at the time of my parent's marriage in 1953. I've been picking it up at thrift stores and yard sales ever since. The older stuff seems a little bit sturdier with regard to the handles. You have

Re: [MBZ] OT - Profiled

2013-11-17 Thread WILTON
'Was stopped at same check point by county sheriff's deputies near the chicken processing plant yesterday afternoon; 'handed the officer the right card/license this time and was not so obviously profiled; officer stepped to rear of car to check plate for expiration, inspection, etc. The 4 or 5

Re: [MBZ] Polishing concrete

2013-11-17 Thread Rich Thomas
They just snap together, pop them up and use the vac and a mop. In Houston there was an outfit that used these to make basketball courts and such outdoors, I used to see them around here and there. --R On 11/17/13 9:57 AM, Dan Penoff wrote: Wouldn't you be concerned about cruft getting under

Re: [MBZ] 1994 Crew Cab Ford F350 Turbo Diesel Auto w/ shiny extras $3500

2013-11-17 Thread Michael Canfield
Powerstroke IS an International engine as well. Could be either in 94 but looks like a Powerstroke badge on the side. Mike On Nov 17, 2013 12:05 AM, "Fmiser" wrote: > > Kevin wrote: > > > > If it's an 1994 turbo diesel with an automatic transmission, it's > > most likely the IDI 7.3L turbo dies

Re: [MBZ] OT Google maps sat photo

2013-11-17 Thread rmassmann
It is also fun to look at the old neighborhood were you grew up and see what changes have occurred to the homestead without actually having to drive there and see for yourself. Robert Massmann 1995 E300D 186K miles Oregonia, Ohio -Original Message- From: Rich Thomas Sent: Saturday, N

[MBZ] Lionel was: Re: tire fixing

2013-11-17 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
At 3:17 AM -0500 11/17/13, Gerry Archer wrote: That's cool! vehicle in the foreground looks like an old time streetcar like I rode many times during the 30s. It's a 1950s vintage model of a Shore Fast Line car that ran between Atlantic City and Ocean City, NJ. http://www.sjrail.com/wiki/in

Re: [MBZ] 1994 Crew Cab Ford F350 Turbo Diesel Auto w/ shiny extras$3500

2013-11-17 Thread WILTON
This truck reminds me of my Air Force '77 Ford crew cab pickup with long bed in Greenland in '78. That was a LONG truck; sometimes I felt that it needed hinges in the middle. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Saturday, Novem

Re: [MBZ] Polishing concrete

2013-11-17 Thread Dan Penoff
Wouldn't you be concerned about cruft getting underneath and between over time? Dan On Nov 17, 2013, at 9:35 AM, Rich Thomas wrote: > What about those snap-down plastic tiles? They come in many colors and look > quite sturdy. > > --R > ___ http://www.ok

[MBZ] Lorinser W124 Coupe, Anyone?

2013-11-17 Thread Dan Penoff
Just saw this on BW: http://www.benzworld.org/forums/sale-wanted-trade-giveaway/1799225-1988-300ce-lorinser-coupe.html#post6622865 The lack of working AC is a little scary on this model, but if you're into the Lorinser stuff it might be a nice catch. Not my cup of tea, no personal interest, et

Re: [MBZ] Polishing concrete

2013-11-17 Thread Rich Thomas
What about those snap-down plastic tiles? They come in many colors and look quite sturdy. --R On 11/17/13 9:06 AM, Jaime Kopchinski wrote: I did a bunch of research on garage floor coatings earlier this year. I initially was going to go for a DIY epoxy job, but after more and more research

Re: [MBZ] Polishing concrete

2013-11-17 Thread Dan Penoff
Wow. A three car garage with work space. I hate you. When we bought the "Momolith", as I named the behemoth place in Indy, there was going to be a good 2-3 weeks of work done before we could move in. Amazingly, the garage floor was almost pristine, considering the original owners had lived

Re: [MBZ] tire fixing

2013-11-17 Thread Gerry Archer
Thank you, Jim. I might buy one since they have it at a low price in the local store. Gerry I have the HF manual tire changer. POS, of course, but you can actually change a tire with it. Absolutely needs to be nailed down, a pallet is a half-decent choice. -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] Polishing concrete

2013-11-17 Thread Jaime Kopchinski
I did a bunch of research on garage floor coatings earlier this year. I initially was going to go for a DIY epoxy job, but after more and more research I determined it wouldn't hold up to what I'd subject it to. I considered tile and polish too. I rejected polish due to the huge amount of effort

Re: [MBZ] tire fixing

2013-11-17 Thread Jim Cathey
I have the HF manual tire changer. POS, of course, but you can actually change a tire with it. Absolutely needs to be nailed down, a pallet is a half-decent choice. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive

Re: [MBZ] OT Google maps sat photo

2013-11-17 Thread Richard Hattaway
Dan, Spooky picture for sure.. The car door open is interesting, but if you go to the street view you can inspect the three bags of recycle and see the two white and one black garbage bags... The contents of that first recycle bag looks interesting.. h On Saturday, November

Re: [MBZ] Polishing concrete

2013-11-17 Thread Richard Hattaway
And also extremely slick.  Don't drive in at any speed out of a rainstorm unless you want a rear entrance in the garage (c: The epoxy finishes are pretty good.  I am getting ready to do that in my garage as soon as all the other projects around here get done.  My wife wants the black and white

Re: [MBZ] tire fixing

2013-11-17 Thread Hans Neureiter
I made it "portable" by bolting it to a 4'x4' sheet of 1/2" plywood with carriage bolts and wing nuts.. On Sat, Nov 16, 2013 at 4:29 PM, MG wrote: > I have had one of those "portable" tire changers for years and it works > just fine. That's what used to be used to change tires for eons. Still >

Re: [MBZ] OT--Cookware Snob Opines

2013-11-17 Thread Gerry Archer
Back in the '60s there were a number of research studies concerning the toxicity of aluminum. Aluminum cookware was eventually shown to be safe but aluminum containing antacids, when taken in large quantities, were not: Snip..aluminum is not as toxic as heavy metals, but there is evidence of

Re: [MBZ] tire fixing

2013-11-17 Thread Gerry Archer
I know the one you mean, Manfred. I used it working at a service station as a teenager. The one I saw at HF was not nearly as heavy or sturdy as the commercial models, so I was think perhaps someone on the list had bought one and had an opinion on it. I agree that it would need to be fastened

Re: [MBZ] tire fixing

2013-11-17 Thread Gerry Archer
On Sat, Nov 16, 2013 at 6:44 AM, Gerry Archer Back in the 40'-'50s-'60s I mounted and balanced my own tires when it was possible to do by hand. Since then I've been looking for a DIY rig that can change/balance modern tires. Harbor Frt has one which looks like it "might" work. Has anyone tr

Re: [MBZ] tire fixing

2013-11-17 Thread Gerry Archer
Beetle tires were easy to change with two tire irons. Breaking the bead loose could be difficult, though. Breaking the bead on the newer, wider rims without a professional tire changer was nearly impossible. Gerry I changed a tire on my old VW bug once, about 1972. Taught me that while you