Re: [MBZ] Irma

On Sat, 9 Sep 2017 01:28:53 + (UTC) Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: > No way it's going east now it's on a western track already hitting > Cuba. Watching MSNBC at Dwight's how do people stand this garbage, they > keep on about Cat5 and huge winds while the bug at the

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Re: [MBZ] Irma

No way it's going east now it's on a western track already hitting Cuba.  Watching MSNBC at Dwight's how do people stand this garbage, they keep on about Cat5 and huge winds while the bug at the bottom says Cat4band winds starting to drop. They want the storm to stay big so bad they can taste

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Cheap 20sumthin ft long boat trailer

> Max wrote: > I may have to purchase an electric chain saw at harbor freight. I have one I'd sell for a bargain price. How far inland will you go to evade Irma? As far as Missouri or Illinois? Maybe Kentucky? I'm not sure what it would cost to ship it...

[MBZ] Irma

The Brits predict a different course than the U.S. Weather Bureau; a course up the east coast of Florida which sees it hitting the Georgia coast at 8pm Monday. No prediction beyond then at 8pm Friday EST. If it stays over the water it could hold its high cat ratings.

[MBZ] Irma

The Brits predict a different course than the U.S. Weather Bureau; a course up the east coast of Florida which sees it hitting the Georgia coast at 8pm Monday. No prediction beyond then at 8pm Friday EST. If it stays over the water it could hold its high cat ratings.

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Cheap 20sumthin ft long boat trailer

Normally I'd say try Craigslist but with Irma on the way I bet they're in reserve. Probably find one in a couple of weeks. Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Fri, Sep 8, 2017 at 5:26 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote: I may have to purchase an electric chain

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Cheap 20sumthin ft long boat trailer

On Fri, 8 Sep 2017 13:14:41 -0600 Craig via Mercedes wrote: > On Fri, 8 Sep 2017 13:59:49 -0500 Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: > > > On 08/09/2017 1:46 PM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > > > Just going from my own experience. To date, I've

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Cheap 20sumthin ft long boat trailer

> > Grant wrote: > > > > Just going from my own experience. To date, I've destroyed 3 > > boats, all less than 20 ft long. . . . . . > Randy wrote: > > Just offer it up for free and some dreamer will haul it home to > "restore" it. > Helps if you can describe it as a "classic" etc. Maybe if

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Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Cheap 20sumthin ft long boat trailer

I may have to purchase an electric chain saw at harbor freight. Thanks for the info! -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On September 8, 2017 2:46:55 PM EDT, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: >Just going from my own experience. To date, I've destroyed 3 boats, all

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Cheap 20sumthin ft long boat trailer

In my case, each of the 3 boats were left at rental properties I owned, and "likely" were such project boats when they "arrived" then were abandoned when the renter simply didn't want to move or store them. Rent income is also based on turn time... and a rent house with a skanky boat left setting

Re: [MBZ] Darwin award in reverse

On Thu, 7 Sep 2017 18:35:19 -0500 "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" wrote: > Education is key at an early age. The thought process of gun locks and > keeping guns locked up is not something I agree with. A locked up gun > does no good when needed. Kids should be trained to

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Cheap 20sumthin ft long boat trailer

On Fri, 8 Sep 2017 13:59:49 -0500 Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: > On 08/09/2017 1:46 PM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > > Just going from my own experience. To date, I've destroyed 3 boats, > > all less than 20 ft long. . . . . . > Just offer it up for free and some

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Cheap 20sumthin ft long boat trailer

On 08/09/2017 1:46 PM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: Just going from my own experience. To date, I've destroyed 3 boats, all less than 20 ft long. . . . . . Just offer it up for free and some dreamer will haul it home to "restore" it. Helps if you can describe it as a "classic" etc. RB

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Cheap 20sumthin ft long boat trailer

Just going from my own experience. To date, I've destroyed 3 boats, all less than 20 ft long. I tried using a Sawzal on the first boat demo. About 4 hours into the task, gave up and pulled out the chain saw.. Sharped the chain, made sure the chain oiler was full and functional.. went after the

Re: [MBZ] OT - Tow a boat while evacuating?

On Fri, 8 Sep 2017 11:16:06 -0700 G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > But then... I always travel using the two bag method.. One little bag > full of clothes.. One big bag full of money... never pack and travel > with what you can get when you get there... Interesting approach!

Re: [MBZ] Irma

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Re: [MBZ] OT - Tow a boat while evacuating?

The only viable use I could see for having a boat with you would be so you could get BACK to your flooded home... Seems to me, a low draft bass boat or Jon boat would serve much better than a sail boat.. Just my thought.. YMMV. Watching the evacuation routes on TV show it to be an absolute

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Cheap 20sumthin ft long boat trailer

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Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Cheap 20sumthin ft long boat trailer

> On September 8, 2017 at 12:38 PM Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes > wrote: > We used a chain saw fitted with a large cutoff wheel instead of a cutting > chain. Protective gear was goggles, breathing filter and rain gear. We still > got lots of itchy stuff on our skin. In

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Cheap 20sumthin ft long boat trailer

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Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Cheap 20sumthin ft long boat trailer

I worked on a job back in the day...plumbers and steamfitters on an oil-burning powerhouse. I was on one of the 2 "bull gangs", mostly doing rigging. We assembled underground fiberglass drain pipes for the drainage of the scrubbers in the smokestacks. The pipes were probably about 12" dia. We

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Cheap 20sumthin ft long boat trailer

Funny, I was reading on a boat forum the opposite recommendation about chainsaw versus saw-z-all. Comments were to the effect that the chain would be ruined and far more dust and debris created by a chainsaw, but a saw-z-all was a better tool for the job. - Max Charleston SC On Fri,

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Cheap 20sumthin ft long boat trailer

Re demolition of a fiberglass boat. Sawzal doesn't work well... however, a chain saw will make quick work of it... wear full eye protection, and a really good full face breathing mask, fiberglass particles are as bad as asbestos on the lungs and eyes.. long pants, long sleeve shirt, gloves, hat,

Re: [MBZ] I smoked too much blue meth from breaking bad and listed this car

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Re: [MBZ] Irma

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Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Cheap 20sumthin ft long boat trailer

No, this would be post-storm. Right now we're gathering up some of the stuff like papers and invaluable items (wedding album) but we're not going to do too much more unless the forecast changes and sends Irma our way again. - Max Charleston SC On Fri, Sep 8, 2017 at 9:49 AM, Craig

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Cheap 20sumthin ft long boat trailer

On Fri, 8 Sep 2017 09:34:58 -0400 Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: > Way too late for that! There's a certain white cabriolet languishing in > the garage that I need to get running... But are you not trying to get this ready to evacuate in a day or so? > In my mind,

Re: [MBZ] Irma

As long as we got FEMA ice I don't care where I am! --R On 9/8/17 9:36 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: He's part of the special corp that's going to round us up into those "re-education camps" when the UN imposes the New World Order. - Max Charleston SC On Fri, Sep 8, 2017

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Cheap 20sumthin ft long boat trailer

The upper structure is very simple, just three risers on each side that support wooden bunkers which are curved to fit the hull of the sailboat. They are pretty rusty, I'd rather start over with clean rust-free metal. Somewhere I've got a picture I should post here. - Max Charleston

Re: [MBZ] I'm poor and trying to polish a turd

On Fri, 08 Sep 2017 08:23:48 -0400 MG via Mercedes wrote: > But you have to give points for rinsing it down before taking the > pictures so the paint looks a bit shinier while it's wet. In https://images.craigslist.org/00K0K_fEjE9sjIXbO_600x450.jpg on the lower right

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Cheap 20sumthin ft long boat trailer

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Re: [MBZ] Irma

He's part of the special corp that's going to round us up into those "re-education camps" when the UN imposes the New World Order. - Max Charleston SC On Fri, Sep 8, 2017 at 9:27 AM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > FEMA status? > > >

Re: [MBZ] Irma

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Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Cheap 20sumthin ft long boat trailer

Way too late for that! There's a certain white cabriolet languishing in the garage that I need to get running... In my mind, this is the perfect excuse to get a simple stick welder, learn a new skill, and save some $$$ all at once. Looking at Harbor Freight and Eastwood catalogs, for about $200

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Cheap 20sumthin ft long boat trailer

On Fri, 8 Sep 2017 08:23:26 -0400 Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: > I'm toying with the idea of getting this trailer, and then a welder, and > then making the necessary changes to tow my sailboat. > > -- > Cheap 20sumthin ft long boat trailer >

Re: [MBZ] Irma

On Fri, 8 Sep 2017 08:25:50 -0400 Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: > I've been activated for my FEMA status, but there's nothing to do in > that regard unless I get called up. FEMA status? Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] I'm poor and trying to polish a turd

What's what I was referring to Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 8, 2017, at 7:23 AM, MG via Mercedes wrote: > > But you have to give points for rinsing it down before taking the pictures so > the paint looks a bit shinier while it's wet. > > Meade Dillon via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Irma

The local stations all are saying 70 with gusts to 80. About what a good thunderstorm gives us here. Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: Even if it comes right up the middle of the peninsula that will take a lot of steam out of it. By the time it would reach Manfred it could easily be down to a CAT 1

Re: [MBZ] OT - Tow a boat while evacuating?

Down here I see a bunch of people heading north with their huge RV trailers. Fla tags. Towing the boat shouldn't cause any problem other than extra fuel use as long as you make darn sure that the bearings are good. As in take them apart and visually check them, clean and regrease. Would suck

Re: [MBZ] Irma

Even if it comes right up the middle of the peninsula that will take a lot of steam out of it. By the time it would reach Manfred it could easily be down to a CAT 1 storm. Made my last run out this morning about 6:30 to get cash. No problem with the ATM, stopped by the WaWa to top off the car

Re: [MBZ] I'm poor and trying to polish a turd

But you have to give points for rinsing it down before taking the pictures so the paint looks a bit shinier while it's wet. Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: Ignore those extra wires under the hood, and that hi-powur hot air intake, and the rust dent and the not-yet rusty dent, and the

[MBZ] Fwd: Cheap 20sumthin ft long boat trailer

I'm toying with the idea of getting this trailer, and then a welder, and then making the necessary changes to tow my sailboat. Nobody has purchased this at his $200 price for a month, I'll bet he'd take a lot less now. What to do with the boat? Looks like I can dispose of that at the county

Re: [MBZ] Irma

Ok. That would be great. We plan to keep on getting together every year. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Sep 8, 2017 7:55 AM, "Meade Dillon via Mercedes" wrote: > Do enjoy your get-together guys, one of these days I'm going to make it up > there for the Chowda-Q. > >

Re: [MBZ] Irma

Still waiting. The euro version still has it off the coast. We'll see. Not really going to worry about it. The flying junk is picked up or tied down, the gen works and I have gas so good to go. Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: Looking better and better for us here in the Carolinas

Re: [MBZ] Irma

Thanks! This is two years in a row we’ve missed out. Next year for sure! Send ugly thoughts to Irma and make her veer out into the Atlantic, please. While I’ve got all the requisite supplies and a CAT 5 shelter within walking distance, I am not looking forward to this storm. One thing people

Re: [MBZ] Irma

Do enjoy your get-together guys, one of these days I'm going to make it up there for the Chowda-Q. - Max Charleston SC On Fri, Sep 8, 2017 at 7:47 AM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Take care. We will think of you tomorrow. > Dwight > > Dwight Giles Jr.

Re: [MBZ] Irma

Take care. We will think of you tomorrow. Dwight Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Sep 8, 2017 7:13 AM, "Dan Penoff via Mercedes" wrote: > Yup, that’s the current model, so no one is going to be spared. I’m > continuing to watch the forecasts and will probably start

[MBZ] OT - Tow a boat while evacuating?

So I've got this 20 foot sailboat on a rusted out trailer, that I probably couldn't tow if I wanted to, but let's say the trailer was sound. Good idea or bad idea to hook up the boat and tow that away during the evacuation? I like the idea of having some extra space in the boat to fill up with

Re: [MBZ] Irma

Take care. We will think of you tomorrow. Dwight Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Sep 8, 2017 7:13 AM, "Dan Penoff via Mercedes" wrote: Yup, that’s the current model, so no one is going to be spared. I’m continuing to watch the forecasts and will probably start hanging

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There is a utility in Windows 8 called “takeown” that can be invoked from the command line to do this. I’m not sure if it’s in Windows 7. Looks like it’s there: https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc753024.aspx -D > On Sep 7, 2017, at 11:31 PM, Craig via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Irma

Yup, that’s the current model, so no one is going to be spared. I’m continuing to watch the forecasts and will probably start hanging plywood Saturday morning if nothing changes. Got plenty of water, food, fuel, batteries and cash, so we’re as prepared as we can be. It sucks, for sure. -D