[MBZ] Way OT: Middle East

2015-12-03 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
Anyone in the Middle East would have to be nuts to trust the US now, given our track record. See the clip: http://youtu.be/qvTaZKpVxzg Carter and Dunford have to be really conflicted: is it nobler in the mind to try to mitigate damage from the inside or to resign. Note the Araic captions;

Re: [MBZ] Family fun - was: New Neighbors

2015-12-03 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
This is a pretty good website about Scots and Scots-Irish and their immigration to America, especially if you scroll down to the immigration chapter. A history book claimed that the Scots came looking for business opportunities while the Irish came looking for jobs, it gave a list of prominent

Re: [MBZ] OT: 34mm Negative Scanner - Digital ICE Rocks

2015-12-03 Thread Euan Kennedy via Mercedes
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[MBZ] We needa be more like yurp!

2015-12-03 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
This relates to a couple of other threads: We needa be more like Yurp! Seems Spain, that model of manufacturing productivity, has lotsa solar. There ya go Andrew! They even put solar panels on top of graves!

Re: [MBZ] Way OT: Middle East

2015-12-03 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
Anyone in the Middle East would have to be nuts to trust the US now, given our track record. See the clip: http://youtu.be/qvTaZKpVxzg Carter and Dunford have to be really conflicted: is it nobler in the mind to try to mitigate damage from the inside or to resign. Note the Araic captions;

Re: [MBZ] OM60X WATER PUMP Was: OM60x parts

2015-12-03 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> On December 3, 2015 at 4:48 AM Max Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > > According to this, made in China, but trying hard to look German: > > http://hamburg-technic.blogspot.com/?m=1#! Amongst watch lovers, that's called Germasian (or is that GermAsian?). Mitch.

Re: [MBZ] After a long night of hookers and blow, and some heroin, i post this ad.

2015-12-03 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> On December 2, 2015 at 8:47 PM "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" > wrote: > > > > > 95 Bullet proof, Light armored Mercedes Benz > http://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/5331765617.html It even has the optional SLS, which of course is totally flat on a $15k W140.

Re: [MBZ] OM60X WATER PUMP Was: OM60x parts

2015-12-03 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
According to this, made in China, but trying hard to look German: http://hamburg-technic.blogspot.com/?m=1#! -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On December 2, 2015 9:39:55 PM EST, Curly McLain via Mercedes wrote: >The impeller is cast. Box says Hamburg

Re: [MBZ] OM60X WATER PUMP Was: OM60x parts

2015-12-03 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Why not find a local machine shop that could do it? As I recall, this was never a very expensive job. Dan Sent from my iPad > On Dec 2, 2015, at 9:39 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > The impeller is cast. Box says Hamburg Technic. Sounds german, the box >

Re: [MBZ] Nice USB Accessory

2015-12-03 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
$9 is a great price. I put a bunch in my addition, they were like $25 at Lowes. The usb puts out 2A in mine. I have some set up as power points for arduino-controlled under cabinet lights (rgb LED modules) that I need to get set up. Should be plenty of juice to run a string of them and the

Re: [MBZ] OM60X WATER PUMP Was: OM60x parts

2015-12-03 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Speaking of watch lovers, just had Richarde's buddy, Shane Ede, put the fix to my Mom's old Bucherer. He did a heck of a job and was very reasonable. Dan Sent from my iPad > On Dec 3, 2015, at 7:30 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > Amongst watch lovers, that's

Re: [MBZ] After a long night of hookers and blow, and some heroin, i post this ad.

2015-12-03 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Should read: "Need bail money quick, blow and cash impounded, girls taken over by anotha brotha". To harsh? On Thu, Dec 3, 2015 at 8:57 AM, archer75--- via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > On December 2, 2015 at 8:47 PM "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" > > >

Re: [MBZ] Family fun - was: New Neighbors

2015-12-03 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Scots Irish were imported to this area to run the plantations and be the overseers of the slaves. Buckras. They seemed to have some sort of affinity or background in that role but I forget what it was. Apparently a lot of them came over to do that. --R On 12/2/15 9:12 PM, clay via

Re: [MBZ] Calculators

2015-12-03 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
Sorta skew to the conversation, but here where I live (Johns Island) it used to be known for the best tomatoes, they were grown here and shipped all over. Then NAFTA was passed and tomato growing moved to Mexico and pretty much killed the business here. Florida still grows a lot, relying on

Re: [MBZ] After a long night of hookers and blow, and some heroin, i post this ad.

2015-12-03 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Did anyone notice the last picture appears to be a totally different car, maybe a Frod? And hey, if it's got Gottlieb's signature on it, it must be good, right? Dan Sent from my iPad > On Dec 3, 2015, at 7:00 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > > >> On

Re: [MBZ] After a long night of hookers and blow, and some heroin, i post this ad.

2015-12-03 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Yes I noticed that. You are a quick one poos. Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 3, 2015, at 9:27 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Did anyone notice the last picture appears to be a totally different car, > maybe a Frod? > > And hey, if it's got Gottlieb's signature

Re: [MBZ] After a long night of hookers and blow, and some heroin, i post this ad.

2015-12-03 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
No hookers, blow or heroin last night. I'm fresh. Sent from my iPad > On Dec 3, 2015, at 10:35 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Yes I noticed that. You are a quick one poos. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Dec 3, 2015, at 9:27 AM, Dan Penoff via

Re: [MBZ] After a long night of hookers and blow, and some heroin, i post this ad.

2015-12-03 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
I first thought it was a kia badge in the last pitcher, but then when i enlarge it it has stars like a stuparu Did anyone notice the last picture appears to be a totally different car, maybe a Frod? And hey, if it's got Gottlieb's signature on it, it must be good, right? Dan

Re: [MBZ] After a long night of hookers and blow, and some heroin, i post this ad.

2015-12-03 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
> > On December 2, 2015 at 8:47 PM "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" > > wrote: > > 95 Bullet proof, Light armored Mercedes Benz > > http://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/5331765617.html > > It even has the optional SLS, which of course is totally flat on a $15k W140. Mitch

Re: [MBZ] Calculators

2015-12-03 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Sorta skew to the conversation, but here where I live (Johns Island) it used to be known for the best tomatoes, they were grown here and shipped all over. Then NAFTA was passed and tomato growing moved to Mexico and pretty much killed the business here. Florida still grows a lot, relying on

Re: [MBZ] Calculators

2015-12-03 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Strangely the US still manufactures more (based on value of the finished product) than any other country in the world. Also considering how "bad the economy is" my commute has been just awful this fall. We moved to this new office in 2010 and the commute was bad but this year its worse than

Re: [MBZ] Family fun - was: New Neighbors

2015-12-03 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
Scots Irish were imported to this area to run the plantations and be the overseers of the slaves. Buckras. They seemed to have some sort of affinity or background in that role but I forget what it was. Apparently a lot of them came over to do that. --R Oh! I thought you were saying the

Re: [MBZ] Family fun - was: New Neighbors

2015-12-03 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
My area, pretty much ground zero for slavery in the US. I have not researched the reasoning, etc. behind that historical artifact, probably because they wanted/needed jobs, there were jobs here, etc. Not sure if they had any special talents for the job but I recall someone saying that but

Re: [MBZ] After a long night of hookers and blow, and some heroin, i post this ad.

2015-12-03 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
As youse guys may have noticed, I often respond, "Crazy as Hell." This time, it's, "Idiot." Wilton - Original Message - From: "Dan Penoff via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Dan Penoff" Sent: Thursday,

[MBZ] Delo 228.31

2015-12-03 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Anybody know anything about Delo 5W40 synthetic? It says it is 228.31. I have been running M1 TDT in my 606 with FSS and M1 0w40 European in the 112/113 powered vehicles, but wondering if I can run this in both since it seems M1 is the the quality it used to be. I am not sure of it though

Re: [MBZ] OM60X WATER PUMP Was: OM60x parts

2015-12-03 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
The problem is if you send a watch up to Canada to get fixed, you have to be aware that due to proximity to the North Magnetic Pole, it might get magnetized more and not work. --R On 12/3/15 3:09 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: That's the Canadian who IIRC screwed up my Wittnauer.

Re: [MBZ] OT (Mercedes question) Diff Change

2015-12-03 Thread MG via Mercedes
Don't think so. If I remember right they were being sold as for later model 123's. Just took the old ones out and these were the same size everywhere. The only difference is the two bolt on CV joints. When the time comes to replace the boots or joints that will make it a lot easier. Don't know

Re: [MBZ] OT (Mercedes question) Diff Change

2015-12-03 Thread MG via Mercedes
OK found them. I think they were ToughOneNew CV Axle Shaft Assembly Part No NCV48998 from Advance $69 each That was about 2 1/2 years ago. I did have to take one back because the differential end shaft was too big. Maybe someone grabbed the wrong one when they assembled them or they

Re: [MBZ] OM60X WATER PUMP Was: OM60x parts

2015-12-03 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
That's the Canadian who IIRC screwed up my Wittnauer. On Thu, Dec 3, 2015 at 9:50 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Speaking of watch lovers, just had Richarde's buddy, Shane Ede, put the > fix to my Mom's old Bucherer. He did a heck of a job and was very >

Re: [MBZ] OM60X WATER PUMP Was: OM60x parts

2015-12-03 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
Jeepers! Who are you sending it to? Santa Clause? RB On 03/12/2015 4:00 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes wrote: The problem is if you send a watch up to Canada to get fixed, you have to be aware that due to proximity to the North Magnetic Pole, it might get magnetized more and not work. --R On

Re: [MBZ] OM60X WATER PUMP Was: OM60x parts

2015-12-03 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Nope. A very hapless but friendly dude in Toronto. On Dec 3, 2015 6:31 PM, "Randy Bennell via Mercedes" wrote: > Jeepers! Who are you sending it to? Santa Clause? > > RB > > On 03/12/2015 4:00 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes wrote: > >> The problem is if you send a watch up

[MBZ] Nice USB Accessory

2015-12-03 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I have a few of these installed around the house, one behind my bedside table, another in the kitchen on the side countertop. They’re quite convenient, and save people from having to run around and find chargers.

[MBZ] Jaime's got some work to do

2015-12-03 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Fascinating systems (autonomous emergency braking) but MB is sadly failing where veedub and Volvo succeeded. https://youtu.be/PzHM6PVTjXo -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Nice USB Accessory

2015-12-03 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Clever, but aren't those going to be a constant (albeit small) electrical load when not in use? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On December 3, 2015 8:36:34 PM EST, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: >I have a few of these installed around the house, one

Re: [MBZ] Nice USB Accessory

2015-12-03 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Why? If there is nothing plugged into them, there’s no load. No different than if you left your charger plugged into the wall all of the time. If it’s not charging, there’s no load. And please don’t anyone start about “vampire loads”. Dan > On Dec 3, 2015, at 8:48 PM, Max Dillon via

Re: [MBZ] secret message for Craig

2015-12-03 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sat, 28 Nov 2015 11:11:53 -0700 Craig via Mercedes wrote: > On Fri, 27 Nov 2015 22:41:16 -0600 "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" > wrote: > > > The eagle is in flight. > > Roger that, good buddy. :-) No sightings of the eagle yet ... Craig

[MBZ] 5th gear drivel

2015-12-03 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
Only 16 yrs old and only 167k (miles or klicks?) and they call it old! The first 200K miles for a 123,124 126 or 116 id just the break in period. 5th gear drivel. This is a joke. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aoHX2AyWj2Q ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Family fun - was: New Neighbors

2015-12-03 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
Certainly not the case with my Yankee ancestors. Considering the non-slave populations of Northern vs. Southern states (pre 1860) and the fact the potato famine was 1845-1860, probably not the case for most Scots-Irish. > -Original Message- > From: Rich Thomas via Mercedes > > Scots