Re: [MBZ] Problems with Windows 10 Laptop

2020-08-10 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
> > I would monitor the ethernet traffic with wireshark, but I have a switch > and not a hub. > Many switches offer port mirroring just for this kind of problem. Basically you 'hub-ify' the port of interest against another port that your sniffer lives on. -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] Problems with Windows 10 Laptop

2020-08-10 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Mon, 10 Aug 2020 21:54:33 -0600 Craig via Mercedes wrote: > On Mon, 10 Aug 2020 22:48:49 -0500 Peter Frederick via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Probably one of Microsofts 400GB OS updates. It may not respond until > > it's finished. My computer at work does that all the time. > > So I have

Re: [MBZ] Problems with Windows 10 Laptop

2020-08-10 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Mon, 10 Aug 2020 22:48:49 -0500 Peter Frederick via Mercedes wrote: > Probably one of Microsofts 400GB OS updates. It may not respond until > it's finished. My computer at work does that all the time. So I have been delaying the update by forcibly shutting down the computer? Maybe I

Re: [MBZ] Problems with Windows 10 Laptop

2020-08-10 Thread Peter Frederick via Mercedes
Probably one of Microsofts 400GB OS updates. It may not respond until it's finished. My computer at work does that all the time. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options

Re: [MBZ] Problems with Windows 10 Laptop

2020-08-10 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Tue, 11 Aug 2020 01:21:07 + (UTC) Curt Raymond wrote: > Question, if you set it to never go to sleep does it stay awake and > active okay? Could be a problem related to the wake function. Those > kind of problems are actually pretty common. -Curt I first set it to never go to sleep with

Re: [MBZ] Problems with Windows 10 Laptop

2020-08-10 Thread Craig via Mercedes
I hate it when Curt's client sends a CC to me instead of himself! On Tue, 11 Aug 2020 00:40:18 + (UTC) Curt Raymond wrote: > Leave it alone with the task manager running. My guess is some process > is eating up all the RAM. There was (is?) a bug in Windows Update that > will do that. I had

Re: [MBZ] Ask is a Bit Much, But....

2020-08-10 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Bidding ended, 2 bids reserve not met at $5,450. I had been tempted to throw a bid on it but I've never won an eBay auction without sniping at the last second, and I wanted to go to the gym today so I didn't wait around. It'll prolly show up on BaT now and sell for $10K I think it would look

Re: [MBZ] Problems with Windows 10 Laptop

2020-08-10 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Leave it alone with the task manager running. My guess is some process is eating up all the RAM. There was (is?) a bug in Windows Update that will do that. I had it in Win7 and have never seen it in 10 but that doesn't mean it couldn't happen. Maybe run an update and see what it finds.

Re: [MBZ] Problems with Windows 10 Laptop

2020-08-10 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Mon, 10 Aug 2020 18:30:41 -0500 OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > Auto back-ups to the cloud? Not that I know of. I have fired off an email to the owner about it. It's still unresponsive to keyboard and mouse. If I plug the ethernet cable in, there is traffic immediately after the negotiation

Re: [MBZ] Problems with Windows 10 Laptop

2020-08-10 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
Auto back-ups to the cloud? On Mon, Aug 10, 2020 at 5:11 PM Craig via Mercedes wrote: > A friend lent me his Windows 10 laptop while I am trying to repair ours. > > I have come into my office a few times and found the laptop on but > entirely unresponsive. My response has been to hold the power

[MBZ] Problems with Windows 10 Laptop

2020-08-10 Thread Craig via Mercedes
A friend lent me his Windows 10 laptop while I am trying to repair ours. I have come into my office a few times and found the laptop on but entirely unresponsive. My response has been to hold the power button down until it shut down and then reboot it. This morning I found the same thing, but

Re: [MBZ] Opinions needed on flooring

2020-08-10 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
On Mon, Aug 10, 2020 at 1:28 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > It still got permanently swollen on seams where water was accidentally > allowed to stand. Not talking about a flood, just spills. It happens, > don't think it won't, especially in kitchens and

Re: [MBZ] Decent 2001 Mercedes Benz E320 Wagon - $2500

2020-08-10 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Florida essentially “washes” salvage titles if they’re from out of state. When I bought Tarek’s (SN) 1995 S500 coupe it had a salvage title. He got hit in the RF fender by a soccer Mom in a parking lot. The insurance company totaled the car, he bought it back, got a nice used fender and had it

Re: [MBZ] Decent 2001 Mercedes Benz E320 Wagon - $2500

2020-08-10 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
The $500E300 I got had a salvage title, maybe for 2 times wrecked and repaired!  But it seemed to be mostly front end body work, fenders and front fascia stuff, nothing particularly scary.  I took the title to the DMV and they transferred it to me, no questions.  I don't know what the deal is

Re: [MBZ] cheap 240D 4spd

2020-08-10 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Mon, 10 Aug 2020 18:20:27 + (UTC) Curt Raymond wrote: > https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barum_(company) > I seem to remember Andrew being enamored of them. > -Curt Yes, he was, but that was Barum tires. The ad, however, said Barnum, as in Barnum and Bailey. Craig

Re: [MBZ] Decent 2001 Mercedes Benz E320 Wagon - $2500

2020-08-10 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
If you buy a car based on what it’s potential resale value is you need to ride the bus. I’ve had my SL500 for almost 8 years and I know I’ll sell it for less than market value because of the rebuilt title. However, I bought it below market for just that reason. It’s cost me no more that any

Re: [MBZ] Opinions needed on flooring

2020-08-10 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I have (real) oak T in most of my house in the main living areas where there isn’t tile (kitchen.) Bedrooms have carpet. Given the choice I wouldnt mess with the engineered stuff unless it was a retrofit. -D > On Aug 10, 2020, at 4:15 PM, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes > wrote: > >

Re: [MBZ] Decent 2001 Mercedes Benz E320 Wagon - $2500

2020-08-10 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
But how do you resell it? On Mon, Aug 10, 2020 at 4:16 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > If it really bothers you have it washed through Vermont or one of the > online title washing services. Although that might be somewhat questionable > for your insurer, since the

Re: [MBZ] cheap 240D 4spd

2020-08-10 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Never heard of them. My preference is for Go Form or other brand X H rated all season tires selling for no more than $40 each. Made in China or SE Asia - never Europe. So far, so good. On Mon, Aug 10, 2020 at 2:21 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >

Re: [MBZ] Opinions needed on flooring

2020-08-10 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
Depending on what your house is worth, hardwood in living areas and a quality tile in bathroom is standard for a higher end house. Carpet is nasty, tile anywhere else but bathroom or mud room, or possibly kitchen is also cheap looking. That pergo stuff and laminate stuff is trash as well. But

Re: [MBZ] Decent 2001 Mercedes Benz E320 Wagon - $2500

2020-08-10 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
If it really bothers you have it washed through Vermont or one of the online title washing services. Although that might be somewhat questionable for your insurer, since the history will still be known. A salvage title from some years ago is of no matter. It’s obvious the car was wrecked,

Re: [MBZ] Vehicle Is 100% - No Questions Asked!!!

2020-08-10 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I guess you pay a premium for the 4 matic. On Mon, Aug 10, 2020 at 3:54 PM Rick Knoble via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Yes. There is an online vin checker to see if a particular vehicle is > affected. I don't recall it off hand. > > > Rick > > From: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Sent:

Re: [MBZ] Update on the rental house

2020-08-10 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
>If that area doesn’t attract non loser tenants then sell the house. +1 Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Update on the rental house

2020-08-10 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
> relist it again and start from scratch Relist it on the MLS.  Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Decent 2001 Mercedes Benz E320 Wagon - $2500

2020-08-10 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Yeah, rare and gorgeous color but how do you cure a salvage title? What does an accident have to do with this? On Mon, Aug 10, 2020 at 9:09 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Reasonable price, pretty color > > >

Re: [MBZ] Vehicle Is 100% - No Questions Asked!!!

2020-08-10 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
Yes. There is an online vin checker to see if a particular vehicle is affected. I don't recall it off hand. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: August 10, 2020 12:57 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: diese...@pisquared.net Subject: Re: [MBZ] Vehicle Is 100% -

Re: [MBZ] Opinions needed on flooring

2020-08-10 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Yes, my parent's house built in the 1960s has oak floors throughout (except kitchen and utility rooms), and it's a basic ranch house in a subdivision, dozens exactly like it in the neighborhood. Allan Dan Penoff via Mercedes writes: > All things considered, I would do solid oak floors (with

Re: [MBZ] Opinions needed on flooring

2020-08-10 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
All things considered, I would do solid oak floors (with the exception of the bathroom and laundry room of course.) I used to do solid oak flooring as a side gig many, many years ago. I knew a guy who did the finishing and we teamed up to do floors as a side gig after work and on weekends. T

Re: [MBZ] Opinions needed on flooring

2020-08-10 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
It still has to be specifically waterproof, Pergo or not. Maybe all Pergo is waterproof these days. Back in about 1998 I had a continuous kitchen/living room/entryway floor done in Pergo. Professionally installed, glued seams, etc. It still got permanently swollen on seams where water was

Re: [MBZ] cheap 240D 4spd

2020-08-10 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barum_(company) I seem to remember Andrew being enamored of them. -Curt On Monday, August 10, 2020, 1:48:18 PM EDT, Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Sun, 9 Aug 2020 14:37:36 -0400 Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: >

Re: [MBZ] cheap 240D 4spd

2020-08-10 Thread MG via Mercedes
That's the ones made for the clown cars! Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Sun, 9 Aug 2020 14:37:36 -0400 Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: https://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/d/cary-1981-mercedes-240d/7174281797.html Good little diesel project going for cheap 145,000 original miles

Re: [MBZ] Vehicle Is 100% - No Questions Asked!!!

2020-08-10 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Mon, 10 Aug 2020 09:14:37 -0400 Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > Seems nice, has 4 wheels, kinda high > > https://myrtlebeach.craigslist.org/cto/d/myrtle-beach-2006-mercedes-benz-matic/7174173990.html Are the 2006 350s the engines with the balance shaft problem? Craig

Re: [MBZ] Opinions needed on flooring

2020-08-10 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
I don’t remember if we used pergo or a different brand in the kitchen nook but after 3 years of their abuse it still looks perfect. If I were moving in myself it would be no question but not sure on a house we are just going to sell in 3 years. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 10, 2020, at 12:02

Re: [MBZ] Opinions needed on flooring

2020-08-10 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
They have waterproof versions Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 10, 2020, at 11:24 AM, fmiser via Mercedes > wrote: > >  >> >> Kaleb wrote: > >> She wants to do the pergo thru the whole house that is currently >> carpeted and in the utility and bathroom. > > Pergo isn't waterproof - right? >

Re: [MBZ] cheap 240D 4spd

2020-08-10 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sun, 9 Aug 2020 14:37:36 -0400 Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > https://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/d/cary-1981-mercedes-240d/7174281797.html Good little diesel project going for cheap 145,000 original miles Fresh set of Barnum Tires Runs rides and stops, just rough around the

Re: [MBZ] Opinions needed on flooring

2020-08-10 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
If I was doing laminate, and I have before, I would only use Pergo. Everything else is junk. Yes, it’s expensive, but the old adage of “You get what you pay for” definitely rings true with this stuff. -D > On Aug 10, 2020, at 12:41 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > > Real actual

Re: [MBZ] Opinions needed on flooring

2020-08-10 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Real actual Pergo brand laminate flooring is amazing. We looked at a house where the pipes had frozen and leaked. The whole house stank, the ceiling fans were drooping flowers, the paint was coming off the walls. The Pergo flooring was absolutely perfect. It hadn't buckled or de-laminated,

Re: [MBZ] Opinions needed on flooring

2020-08-10 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
We used non-waterproff laminate flooring when we bought this house throughout the entire house. I glued the joints in the kitchen and both baths with Weldwood III waterproof glue, thinking that it would protect the flooring. A few months later the wife decided to fill a jacuzzi tube, forgot it,

Re: [MBZ] Opinions needed on flooring

2020-08-10 Thread fmiser via Mercedes
> Kaleb wrote: > She wants to do the pergo thru the whole house that is currently > carpeted and in the utility and bathroom. Pergo isn't waterproof - right? Using that in the bathroom and by the washing machine is as silly as using carpet in those places. There _will_ be water on the floor!

Re: [MBZ] Opinions needed on flooring

2020-08-10 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
I am thinking of just going back in with carpet where carpet was, and using the waterproof laminate in the utility and bathroom. Wife things that will be bad because this is a higher end house and it had carpet, original tile in master/utility/2nd bathroom, and formal dining room, pergo in

Re: [MBZ] Update on the rental house

2020-08-10 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
One word Contract It puts the deal on a professional level right from the start.. You write the contract with performance clause that clearly states what is to be done, the delivery time for finished work,inspection, and most importantly, Value... with clear language to the quality of

Re: [MBZ] Opinions needed on flooring

2020-08-10 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Saving any of that floor is a waste of time then, and at ~$50 per hour you need to get the job done quickly. Tile work is probably worth a lot more than $50 per hour, so material is very cheap compared to labor. In your place, I'd do it once and do it right, rip it all up and slap down

[MBZ] Very pretty light green Euro 1979 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL 450 Roadster 2D, $15, 500

2020-08-10 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
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[MBZ] OT Old Dotson 1980 need gone ASAP

2020-08-10 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Could probably get $30 for it at the scrapper https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/228600714987278/ 80 Datsun $200 Listed 5 days ago in Goose Creek, SC Details … * Condition Used - Fair Old Dotson 1980 need gone

[MBZ] OT Rolls Royce kit car. Car is rusty but the kit is still good.

2020-08-10 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Looks like a great deal https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/346471996361327/ 1975 Rolls-Royce Silver cloud $3,500 Vehicles Listed 14 hours ago in Cottageville, SC

Re: [MBZ] Opinions needed on flooring

2020-08-10 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
You gotta clean the place up and sell that albatross. Use the time you free up for something good, like fixing cars. -Curt On Monday, August 10, 2020, 10:12:00 AM EDT, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: PS we have saved enough tiles without breaking them we might be able to get away

Re: [MBZ] Opinions needed on flooring

2020-08-10 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
PS we have saved enough tiles without breaking them we might be able to get away with just pulling up some tiles in the bathroom and replace with tiles we have on hand but I’m not really sure I want to deal with trying to do that. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 10, 2020, at 8:54 AM, Max Dillon

Re: [MBZ] Opinions needed on flooring

2020-08-10 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
When they installed the tile in this house when it was built they apparently installed it directly on the osb subfloor. As a result we have had tiles thru the entire house crack over the years. Can’t find a match anymore so when we had to pull up the flooring in the kitchen nook area we ended

Re: [MBZ] Opinions needed on flooring

2020-08-10 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
I really doubt it will dry through the tile.  Why not just remove the cracked tiles and see what's up?  If you find rot, you must keep removing tiles until you find the edges of the rot. Sounds like an inferior tile installation (should not crack unless severally abused).  Personally I think

[MBZ] Opinions needed on flooring

2020-08-10 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
As we discovered the toilet was leaking and soaked the area under the house including the osb subfloor from the bottom. The flooring in the bathroom is ceramic tile. It is mostly in good shape but does have a couple of cracked tiles which have been that way for years. I am assuming that water

[MBZ] Vehicle Is 100% - No Questions Asked!!!

2020-08-10 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Seems nice, has 4 wheels, kinda high https://myrtlebeach.craigslist.org/cto/d/myrtle-beach-2006-mercedes-benz-matic/7174173990.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

[MBZ] Decent 2001 Mercedes Benz E320 Wagon - $2500

2020-08-10 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Reasonable price, pretty color https://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/d/angier-2001-mercedes-benz-e320-wagon/7174569547.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options

Re: [MBZ] Update on the rental house

2020-08-10 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Yes that is true and I have also come to believe it is generally not a good idea to work out deals with renters to do work. Maybe I am mistaken in that. When we first started renting it the people who were going to move in were professional painter. We worked out a deal were we paid for the