Re: [MBZ] So what do I want?

2015-01-04 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Do you mean .11 or 11 cents/gallon? On Sun, Jan 4, 2015 at 1:03 PM, G Mann via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: NOTHING is more worthless than a car that ya hafta push. Unless you are on a date and the gal you are with jumps out and helps you push, shoulder to shoulder.. Then, she's a

Re: [MBZ] So what do I want?

2015-01-04 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
11 cents is problematic, so 11 hundredths of a cent is pre-industrial revolution pricing. On Sun, Jan 4, 2015 at 5:09 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: ‎Original Message From: Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes Sent: Sunday, January 4, 2015 4:01 PM To: G Mann; Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Running Older vehicles

2015-01-05 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Nothing wrong with used Mercedes parts - just buy two at a time. On Mon, Jan 5, 2015 at 12:42 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: The bottom line on running older vehicles, whether MB or not, is that you cannot count on parts after about 10 years. Sometimes it is

Re: [MBZ] So what do I want?

2015-01-04 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Now that's a SEGUE! On Sun, Jan 4, 2015 at 9:31 PM, Mountain Man via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Rick wrote: Who remembers gas at $.289 a gallon and smokes at $.28 a pack. And today... The singles smokes salesman gets cops to sit on him and dies for selling singles at $1

Re: [MBZ] W123 vs W140

2015-01-04 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Ernie, Have you tried SO CAL Mercedes for any of these NLA parts? They have been pretty reliable for some of the rare CA version W123 turbo parts I have needed. Ask for Pete or Matt Bourne; mention my name and I get a free trip to Hawaii. :) SoCal Mercedes Parts 1436 N.Manzanita St. Orange,

Re: [MBZ] W123 vs W140

2015-01-05 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
: Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes Sent: Monday, January 5, 2015 8:23 AM To: ernest breakfield; Mercedes Discussion List Reply To: Andrew Strasfogel Subject: Re: [MBZ] W123 vs W140 My apologies for Ernie-ing you. I should have known better, since I find it irksome when the occasional lister

Re: [MBZ] OT: Bourbon and New Year

2015-01-05 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I would be very skeptical of this idea. Any clue as to how they do it? If it involves the addition of un-natural resources I would steer clear. On Mon, Jan 5, 2015 at 9:37 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: There is an outfit here in town that has developed some sort of

Re: [MBZ] OT: Bourbon and New Year

2015-01-05 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
am a Calvados fan. I have never encountered any US apple brandy that is remotely similar or as good. Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes Sent: Monday, January 05, 2015 8:34 AM To: Curly McLain

Re: [MBZ] OT: Bourbon and New Year

2015-01-05 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
. Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes Sent: Monday, January 05, 2015 8:34 AM To: Curly McLain; Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Bourbon and New Year I adore Calvados. Where can I get

Re: [MBZ] Free Talk Live radio

2015-01-08 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I see there is no shortage of idiots around... On Thu, Jan 8, 2015 at 11:36 AM, Craig via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: On Thu, 08 Jan 2015 09:55:29 -0500 Rich Thomas via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: algorism us when Algore shows up in a town to give a speech on global

Re: [MBZ] Free Talk Live radio

2015-01-08 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Right on. Physicists are notorious idiots, whereas it's very hard to find a Geologist who meet the criteria. On Thu, Jan 8, 2015 at 1:18 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I'm a little confused with the thread progression, but I will say that just because someone

[MBZ] OT: Spectacular photos of northern lights + volcano's glow in Iceland

2015-01-07 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Sorry for all the OT stuff but these photos just blew me away. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/travel_news/article-2898587/Tourist-s-incredible-snaps-Northern-Lights-blending-orange-glow-erupting-volcano-Iceland.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search

Re: [MBZ] specific MB suggestions

2015-01-07 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Hey Curt - what's DSG stand for? On Wed, Jan 7, 2015 at 10:21 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I don't have any experience with the ML, but I will say that when it comes to a comparison between a 5.0 liter W140 and a 4.2 liter W140, I would probably go for the smaller

Re: [MBZ] 190D back to legal again

2015-01-07 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I don't use a pseudonym, and when I refer to something local I always explain where I live. On Wed, Jan 7, 2015 at 12:27 AM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: ‎ Original Message From: Craig via Mercedes Sent: Tuesday, January 6, 2015 10:01 PM To: Mercedes Discussion

Re: [MBZ] Good price, nice car

2015-01-07 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Hey Rich, Your sarcasm was indeed lost on me, since we've never actually met (goodness knows, I've tried - even offered you a free b**r at a Georgetown pub during happy hour). For all I know, you are a huge fan of 123 coupes and value them highly. Yeah, I know that's a bit of a stretch but it

Re: [MBZ] Good price, nice car

2015-01-07 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Lousy car, lousy price. Look at the list of honey do's that need to be addressed. Inoperative sunroof? Dead antenna? And on top of that, there's rust... It's a basically unlovely model in an unattractive color. And anyone who does that to the driver's seat is not a person who cares for his

Re: [MBZ] Good price, nice car

2015-01-07 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
The color makes all the difference IMO. My ex had an '85 in diamond blue/blue leather. Very appealing... On Wed, Jan 7, 2015 at 12:41 PM, Donald Snook via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Andrew wrote: For all I know, you are a huge fan of 123 coupes and value them highly. Yeah, I

Re: [MBZ] SOT (somewhat OT): TOyota share its patents.

2015-01-07 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
...@yahoo.com wrote: Interesting, not unlike Tesla. Its a good point, the only way we'll ever get hydrogen infrastructure is to have a bunch of the cars... -Curt -- *From:* Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com *To:* Mercedes Discussion List mercedes

[MBZ] SOT (somewhat OT): TOyota share its patents.

2015-01-07 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Toyota to share its fuel-cell car patents with the worldPublished: Wednesday, January 7, 2015 Sharing is caring for Toyota, which announced yesterday that it would make 6,000 of its hydrogen-powered fuel-cell car patents available free of charge. The patents include rights to technology and

Re: [MBZ] SOT (somewhat OT): TOyota share its patents.

2015-01-07 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
: Interesting, not unlike Tesla. Its a good point, the only way we'll ever get hydrogen infrastructure is to have a bunch of the cars... -Curt From: Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, January 7, 2015 1:55

[MBZ] OT: When coyotes attack! In Massachusetts!

2015-01-07 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Curt et al: Anyone live near here? A possibly rabid coyote attacked at least two people in a northern Massachusetts town Monday night, according to the Groveland, Mass., police department. The coyote attacked and bit a man as he was entering his house with his 4-year-old daughter, police said.

Re: [MBZ] 190D back to legal again

2015-01-06 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I just shoveled 4 of heavy, wet snow off the driveway and cleared off the 1983 white 300TD. Around 27 degrees but my hands got so cold they hurt. I'm reporting from D.C., where traffic ground to a halt this morning as the storm hit just at rush hour. Schools closed, chaos reigned. No trash

Re: [MBZ] Good price, nice car

2015-01-07 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
/15 11:30 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: Hey Rich, Your sarcasm was indeed lost on me, since we've never actually met (goodness knows, I've tried - even offered you a free b**r at a Georgetown pub during happy hour). For all I know, you are a huge fan of 123 coupes and value them

[MBZ] OT: Honda is $70MM worse than Toyota

2015-01-08 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration said Thursday it is fining Honda $70 million — the largest civil penalty levied against an automaker — for not reporting to regulators some 1,729 complaints that its vehicles caused deaths and injuries, and for not reporting warranty claims. The

Re: [MBZ] Free Talk Live radio

2015-01-08 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Agree! Who *meets *the criteria. On Thu, Jan 8, 2015 at 2:15 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: ‎Original Message From: Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes Sent: Thursday, January 8, 2015 1:12 PM To: Dan Penoff; Mercedes Discussion List Reply To: Andrew Strasfogel

Re: [MBZ] Overheating 240D more info

2015-02-18 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: DImitri, you need to run a formal contest with a prize for whoever gives you the correct advice. The prize could be some custom welding, for example.. On Wed, Feb 18, 2015 at 6:16 PM, dseretakis--- via Mercedes mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Overheating 240D more info

2015-02-18 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
DImitri, you need to run a formal contest with a prize for whoever gives you the correct advice. The prize could be some custom welding, for example.. On Wed, Feb 18, 2015 at 6:16 PM, dseretakis--- via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I think the chance of a new fan fixing the problem is

Re: [MBZ] Bad Cat!

2015-02-19 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
The trap gets a bad rap. My exhaust is as clear as my conscience. On Thu, Feb 19, 2015 at 9:08 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I replaced the turbo but it's all good now. And you did not remove the football that killed it?

Re: [MBZ] Nice 1984 300CD

2015-03-16 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
started with 60's wheels. Also my two 240D's had matching painted caps. Disclosure- my 82 300CD has repainted bundts they don't look THAT bad. I also kind of like the stock alloy wheels on my '90 300D. On Mar 16, 2015 9:03 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Wow

Re: [MBZ] Incredibly disappearing coolant in my W123 300TD

2015-03-16 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
So I checked the level when I got home - normal. Maybe the new cap did the trick. There were no leaks at either the aux. watr pump or any of the radiator hose lines. Fingers crossed but I will check daily to monitor. On Mon, Mar 16, 2015 at 3:36 PM, astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote: Patty is

Re: [MBZ] Nice 1984 300CD

2015-03-16 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Wow, I never knew there was such hatred of alloy wheels. I remember when they first came out - they were the proverbial cat's pajamas. On Mon, Mar 16, 2015 at 4:44 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Steel wheels and painted hubcaps are much nicer than bundts. Bundts

Re: [MBZ] Nice 1984 300CD

2015-03-18 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
The black walnut trees are ubiquitous around here, and it's easy to gather them in the fall provided you wear gloves to prevent hands from getting stained. There are several Youtube how-to videos showing a variety of techniques on shelling them. Unfortunately, all methods require time and work.

Re: [MBZ] OT - My Drone Buddy Gets into Trouble

2015-03-18 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
, and when you factor in the relative sizes it all gets even more significant. Physics! --R On 3/17/15 8:55 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: Just like the solar powered plane that is flying two men around the world as we speak? On Tue, Mar 17, 2015 at 8:42 PM, Curt Raymond via

Re: [MBZ] Juglans Wuz: Re: Nice 1984 300CD

2015-03-18 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
And black walnuts cost twice as much because of this and the fact that the nut does not neatly come out whole once the shell is cracked. There is a processing plant in the Ozarks that has a secret way to mass-crack black walnuts and sort shells from the nuts, so they are really cleaning up.. On

Re: [MBZ] Juglans Wuz: Re: Nice 1984 300CD

2015-03-18 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I want to be in the black walnut processing business. On Wed, Mar 18, 2015 at 11:51 AM, Curly McLain via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: And black walnuts cost twice as much because of this and the fact that the nut does not neatly come out whole once the shell is cracked. There is a

Re: [MBZ] Nice 1984 300CD

2015-03-18 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
, but he never did anything with it. I tried ripping some pieces off of the big chunk (maybe 4 thick, 3' long, 2' wide) and proceeded to burn out the thermal breaker in my saw motor due to the load. Dan Sent from my iPad On Mar 18, 2015, at 11:29 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes mercedes

Re: [MBZ] My new 98 E300 turbo

2015-03-18 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
That's a rather personal question, Rich. Next thing you know, we'll be talking about Blue Pills. On Wed, Mar 18, 2015 at 1:24 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Did you have to do a urea injection? --R On 3/18/15 12:11 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote:

[MBZ] Wood refinishing for zebrano console in my W123 300TD

2015-03-18 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I may have askeed this before, but am hoping for at least one on-point response this time. Has anyone had a GOOD experience with a wood refinisher? I am unable to dent the poly whatever finish on the console wood in my 300TD, using several strippers. I am now willing to pay to get this done.

Re: [MBZ] OT Temporal Discontinuity

2015-03-15 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
as you leave the Navajo and come back to AZ,... confused yet? cheers! e On 10/Mar/15 06:43, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: It's always great sport trying to figure out local Arizona time. On Tue, Mar 10, 2015 at 1:57 AM, Mountain Man via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote

[MBZ] W123 300TD: Pretty, Pretty Amazing Fuel Economy

2015-03-15 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I drove my 1983 300TD with 342K miles on the clock (drive train has 275K) on a 700 round trip to Ohio last weekend. With another 279 all purpose miles thrown in (mostly non-highway) I computed the fuel economy at precisely *25.32 mpg.* This is pretty amazing to me, considering that half of these

Re: [MBZ] Lucas Transmission Fix

2015-03-15 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
SUggest you buy another used one from LKQ. They have a good warranty. On Sun, Mar 15, 2015 at 2:09 AM, rogerhga--- via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Mitch, We may have different problems, yet looking for positive results. The used tranny my Indie installed supposedly only had

Re: [MBZ] W123 300TD: Pretty, Pretty Amazing Fuel Economy

2015-03-15 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
-Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes Sent: Sunday, March 15, 2015 9:42 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] W123 300TD: Pretty, Pretty Amazing Fuel Economy I drove my 1983 300TD with 342K miles

Re: [MBZ] Okie Acres Car Hauler

2015-03-16 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I was thinking more like $5K On Mon, Mar 16, 2015 at 11:25 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: That's actually not a bad price Sent from my iPhone On Mar 16, 2015, at 7:26 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Jump on this, Kaleb:

Re: [MBZ] OT - My Drone Buddy Gets into Trouble

2015-03-16 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
? A quick read of the 10th Amendment of the Bill of Rights is suggested. On Mon, Mar 16, 2015 at 9:05 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: So are you guys saying there should be no controls on private citizens flying drones anywhere, anytime they please - including

Re: [MBZ] OT - My Drone Buddy Gets into Trouble

2015-03-16 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
, THAT would be fun. Use it to bring down those drones trying to spy on me. .. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On March 16, 2015 12:05:20 PM EDT, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: So are you guys saying there should be no controls on private

Re: [MBZ] Incredibly disappearing coolant in my W123 300TD

2015-03-16 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Oil is normal level. On Mon, Mar 16, 2015 at 12:10 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Probably a good time to check the oil... -Curt From: Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday

Re: [MBZ] Incredibly disappearing coolant in my W123 300TD

2015-03-16 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Adversity shows a friend's true colors. Dimitri is a saint! On Mon, Mar 16, 2015 at 12:15 PM, dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: Your car needs a new engine. I'll take it off your hands for free;) Sent from my iPhone On Mar 16, 2015, at 11:26 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Incredibly disappearing coolant in my W123 300TD

2015-03-16 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I am thinking there is a hairline crack in the filler tank neck but not clear if that would allow so much coolant to escape On Mon, Mar 16, 2015 at 12:31 PM, Craig via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: On Mon, 16 Mar 2015 12:13:18 -0400 Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes mercedes

Re: [MBZ] OT - My Drone Buddy Gets into Trouble

2015-03-16 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Instead of Robot Wars Drone Wars! I'll watch. Dan On Mar 16, 2015, at 12:50 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: War games - from video to reality! ___ http

Re: [MBZ] New tires link?

2015-03-16 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
88T SL BSW for $60.00 including shipping! With 40.00 mail in rebate. They might be the ones I order for my son's 2002 Honda Civic. Michael E. Esh me...@horizonenv.com michael...@mac.com http://www.yugster.com/invite/138123 (C) 231.286.2344 On Mar 16, 2015, at 11:27 AM, Andrew Strasfogel

Re: [MBZ] OT - My Drone Buddy Gets into Trouble

2015-03-16 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
So are you guys saying there should be no controls on private citizens flying drones anywhere, anytime they please - including spying on you or anyone else? On Mon, Mar 16, 2015 at 11:17 AM, archer75--- via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Dan Penoff wrote: Remember that drone footage

Re: [MBZ] OT - My Drone Buddy Gets into Trouble

2015-03-16 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
. On Mon, Mar 16, 2015 at 9:05 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: So are you guys saying there should be no controls on private citizens flying drones anywhere, anytime they please - including spying on you or anyone else? On Mon, Mar 16, 2015 at 11:17 AM

Re: [MBZ] OT - My Drone Buddy Gets into Trouble

2015-03-16 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
yours.. I have not. On Mon, Mar 16, 2015 at 9:33 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Under what law? On Mon, Mar 16, 2015 at 12:27 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Not property rights fool, PERSONAL rights and responsibilities. You

[MBZ] Incredibly disappearing coolant in my W123 300TD

2015-03-16 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
As you all know, my 1983 300TD had a heating issue couipled with low coolant levels. When I replenished the coolant the heating system resumed mnormal operations. This weekend, I checked the aux. filler tank and it was shockingly low again. There is no puddle under the car, so the loss of

Re: [MBZ] New Car for Shirley?

2015-03-16 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
What is the expected fuel economy for this car? On Sun, Mar 15, 2015 at 5:52 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: The spring perch deal is not the end of the world like some make it out to be. If you catch it early just have some welds put in. If it does break just

Re: [MBZ] New tires link?

2015-03-16 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
www.tires-easy.com for those AMAZING Goform tires that GRIP the road and give you a SMOOTH relaxing riade through ALL TYPES of weather. On Mon, Mar 16, 2015 at 9:59 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I buy most of my tires from discounttiredirect.com Sent from my

Re: [MBZ] This might be a potential car for poos or Craig

2015-03-16 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Where is this? CTO = ?? On Sun, Mar 15, 2015 at 11:14 PM, Craig via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: On Sun, 15 Mar 2015 21:15:12 -0500 Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: It's a 210, I would think the lights are stock but can't really tell for sure from the

Re: [MBZ] OT: Advice sought re: jumbo Eastern ground hog

2015-03-17 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Google says raw broccoli is EXCELLENT bait. On Tue, Mar 17, 2015 at 4:15 PM, Andrew Strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote: ROFLMAO. On Tue, Mar 17, 2015 at 4:00 PM, dseretakis--- via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: You have a very serious problem. A groundhog infestation. There

Re: [MBZ] OT - A COUNTRY BOY REMEMBERS- HOG KILLING

2015-03-17 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
That would be an insult to the hose, since nothing commercially available matches the quality of the local brew, I forget what it's called, that's currently aging in the basement of the BB.. On Tue, Mar 17, 2015 at 1:21 PM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: good point.

Re: [MBZ] OT: Advice sought re: jumbo Eastern ground hog

2015-03-17 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
let them burrow next to your house, and they can be persuaded to move elsewhere by throwing mothball in the entry/egress points. On Mar 17, 2015, at 2:03 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: A large ground hog was spotted sunning him/herself on the patio just

Re: [MBZ] OT: Advice sought re: jumbo Eastern ground hog

2015-03-17 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Well, I lack the indignation to want to do it harm since the groundhog hasn't wrecked my yard YET. I'll trap and relocate it on county park land. On Tue, Mar 17, 2015 at 8:46 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: A pellet gun would do the job real well, be real quiet and

Re: [MBZ] OT - My Drone Buddy Gets into Trouble

2015-03-17 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
batteries are not so energy dense. You and your solar. I get the feeling you've never worked with solar at all, a 5w solar panel is about 1 foot square and isn't enough power to do squat. -Curt From: Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com To: Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca

[MBZ] OT: Advice sought re: jumbo Eastern ground hog

2015-03-17 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
A large ground hog was spotted sunning him/herself on the patio just outside my dining room sliding door. This is my first exposure to such an animal. What should I do? Will it dig up my foundation? Burrow under the deck? Eat all the earthworms? WTF. I have a haveaheart trap but don't know

Re: [MBZ] OT: Advice sought re: jumbo Eastern ground hog

2015-03-17 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
/17/15 2:03 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: A large ground hog was spotted sunning him/herself on the patio just outside my dining room sliding door. This is my first exposure to such an animal. What should I do? Will it dig up my foundation? Burrow under the deck? Eat all

Re: [MBZ] OT: Advice sought re: jumbo Eastern ground hog

2015-03-17 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I would rather ge a first hand report. It's so much more satisfying. On Tue, Mar 17, 2015 at 3:25 PM, Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca wrote: Ask Google what they eat. RB On 17/03/2015 2:23 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: What should I bait the trap with? On Tue, Mar 17

Re: [MBZ] OT: Advice sought re: jumbo Eastern ground hog

2015-03-17 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
ROFLMAO. On Tue, Mar 17, 2015 at 4:00 PM, dseretakis--- via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: You have a very serious problem. A groundhog infestation. There is no fix for that I'm afraid. I will take your house off your hands for free. After all what are friends for? Hahaha! Sent

Re: [MBZ] OT: Advice sought re: jumbo Eastern ground hog

2015-03-17 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Also sweet corn, strawberries, PBJ, and ripe cantaloupe! They prefer to eat bait off fine china using sterling silver utensils (not silver plated), quaffing vintage bordeaux out of crystal stemware. On Tue, Mar 17, 2015 at 4:16 PM, Andrew Strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote: Google says raw

Re: [MBZ] OT - My Drone Buddy Gets into Trouble

2015-03-17 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
What if one of those pricey drones strays too far and runs out of fuel? On Tue, Mar 17, 2015 at 4:38 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: These http://www.parrot.com/usa/products/ are well known quadcopters, somewhat pricey but high quality. Some site said this one

Re: [MBZ] '87 300 SDL Differential

2015-03-17 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Formerly Potomac German Auto or PGA. The best junque yard on this or any other planet. http://lkqcorp.com/ On Tue, Mar 17, 2015 at 4:42 PM, Craig via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: On Tue, 17 Mar 2015 15:56:01 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Try a local

Re: [MBZ] OT - My Drone Buddy Gets into Trouble

2015-03-17 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
10 minutes is pathetic. I'm going to wait for a solar powered version. On Tue, Mar 17, 2015 at 4:48 PM, Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca wrote: Splat! RB (better start wearing a helmet Andrew) On 17/03/2015 3:47 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: What if one of those pricey

Re: [MBZ] Car Search

2015-03-18 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Condition 8 out of 10 How very helpful. :( On Wed, Mar 18, 2015 at 8:31 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: http://chicago.craigslist.org/nch/cto/4938049243.html Rick Sent from my BlackBerry Z10 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] Juglans, wuz: Re: Nice 1984 300CD

2015-03-18 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
How do you remove the husks before cracking them? On Wed, Mar 18, 2015 at 8:12 PM, Craig via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: On Wed, 18 Mar 2015 09:48:55 -0500 Curly McLain via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: So, is there a difference between the eastern and western varieties?

Re: [MBZ] OT: Advice sought re: jumbo Eastern ground hog

2015-03-18 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Droll. Very. On Wed, Mar 18, 2015 at 9:51 PM, Jim Cathey jim.cathey...@gmail.com wrote: What do they eat? I hear they like slugs. .22 would be my guess. :-) -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/

Re: [MBZ] Wood refinishing for zebrano console in my W123 300TD

2015-03-19 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Heritage Woodworks. Wouldn't let anyone else touch my wood. (Waiting for snarky comments) Dan Sent from my iPad On Mar 18, 2015, at 1:40 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I may have askeed this before, but am hoping

Re: [MBZ] Car Search

2015-03-19 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Break down and purchase an imperfect one. Suddenly, the market will be flooded with low mileage one-owner cars owned by legally blind little old ladies who bought them for their looks and only wanted to pet and pamper them. On Thu, Mar 19, 2015 at 5:29 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Juglans, wuz: Re: Nice 1984 300CD

2015-03-19 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I saw a Youtube video of a guy enclosing the unhusked nuts in a cage and then power washing them to remove the husks. No such automated process to crack them once de-husked, however. On Thu, Mar 19, 2015 at 12:00 AM, Curly McLain via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: May get a

[MBZ] OT: Big chil indeed.

2015-03-19 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Winter sets global heat record despite US East's big chill http://click1.email.energyguardian.net/hsqfnsghmdjzbffszsbjczmnwszhbwnpdpqwdqbsvhhnn_kttdmlmdl.html?a=12543 WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal records show that this winter and the first two months of 2015 were the hottest on record globally, with

Re: [MBZ] My florida tour has come to an end

2015-03-20 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
You could have saved a bundle using either Priceline or Hotwire to book a hotel room. There's app for both of them. On Fri, Mar 20, 2015 at 10:03 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Heh, I paid $260 for a Holiday Inn Express in NYC last night. The room was predictably

Re: [MBZ] More on from the global warming conspiracy front

2015-03-20 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Yeah, but that doesn't mean I have my head in the sand. The writing is on the wall - the climate is changing way faster than it ever did in geological time. These changes are magnified on the poles. I think it would be foolish to just sit back and do nothing to try and slow down the melting of

Re: [MBZ] More on from the global warming conspiracy front

2015-03-20 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
So how many years of data would you like before you're persuaded we have a problem, let alone convinced? is it worth the risk pretending this problem is merely cyclical and will go away in, say, another 36 years? On Fri, Mar 20, 2015 at 8:59 AM, Meade Dillon dillonm...@gmail.com wrote: Come

[MBZ] More on from the global warming conspiracy front

2015-03-20 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
On July 12, 2011, crew from the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Healy retrieved a canister dropped by parachute from a C-130, which brought supplies for some mid-mission fixes. The ICESCAPE mission, or Impacts of Climate on Ecosystems and Chemistry of the Arctic Pacific Environment, is NASA's two-year

[MBZ] US Crude oil production sets record - more propaganda

2015-03-20 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
.OIL:U.S. is on track to break 1970 production record -- if crude prices cooperate Published: Friday, March 20, 2015 U.S. daily oil production this year could achieve a record volume not seen since 1970. But the oil price bust unraveling the industry now may keep domestic production figures

Re: [MBZ] ?

2015-03-20 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Culinary Institute of America? http://www.ciachef.edu On Fri, Mar 20, 2015 at 10:19 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I have various CIA swag, including a nice beer mug that gets some significant use --R On 3/20/15 5:40 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: You

[MBZ] OT Now this is really brilliant - floating solar panels

2015-03-20 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Here's an idea I think we can all agree is brilliant as it solves several problems at once. Solar Power Inc. Seeks to Develop Floating Projects in U.S. byJustin Doom http://www.bloomberg.com/authors/AP-42FMk7c4/justin-doom 7:58 AM EDT March 19, 2015

Re: [MBZ] More on from the global warming conspiracy front

2015-03-20 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
So if a neighbor yells too loud that your house is on fire you dismiss him as being shrill? On Fri, Mar 20, 2015 at 10:51 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Actually no. As time goes on I'm less and less convinced, especially as the calls get more shrill. Curt Sent

Re: [MBZ] OT: Big chil indeed.

2015-03-21 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Those Icelandic eruptions are pretty nasty too, belching out plumes of abrasive dust that grounds aircraft in Europe for weeks. On Sat, Mar 21, 2015 at 12:14 AM, Curly McLain via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Andy sez: Well, if Krakatoa blows again all bets are off - until the dust

Re: [MBZ] OT but relevant for all of us who have to make stuff

2015-03-21 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
There's a hitch: The one disheartening caveat to his advice is that many of his projects begin with something none of us will ever have, or have access to: a waterjet cutter. He does mention that a plasma cutter is a poor man’s waterjet, which is something many hackerspaces do have or at least

Re: [MBZ] OT: Big chil indeed.

2015-03-21 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Carbonates are neutralized by H2SO4. On Sat, Mar 21, 2015 at 1:38 PM, Craig via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: On Sat, 21 Mar 2015 13:21:44 -0400 Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Those Icelandic eruptions are pretty nasty too, belching out plumes

Re: [MBZ] OT: Big chil indeed.

2015-03-20 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Well, if Krakatoa blows again all bets are off - until the dust settles.. On Fri, Mar 20, 2015 at 7:40 PM, clay via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Tambora blew in 1816 which lead to the loss of family farm. Not krakatoa clay On Mar 19, 2015, at 1:01 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote:

Re: [MBZ] OT: Greenpeace founder is a skeptic too!

2015-03-21 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Merchants of Doubt explores real conflicts of interest. Here's the official trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j8ii9zGFDtc On Sat, Mar 21, 2015 at 12:27 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: ‎I was just getting ready to post that. Rick

Re: [MBZ] More on from the global warming conspiracy front

2015-03-21 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Who thinks Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone in assassinating JFK? On Sat, Mar 21, 2015 at 1:30 PM, archer75--- via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: ROFL!!! We DIYers should make our own. Gerry Rich Thomas wrote: http://zapatopi.net/afdb/ --R On 3/21/15 12:13 PM, archer75--- via

Re: [MBZ] Poosmobiles - NOT

2015-03-21 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
The List needs to approve before you may complete the purchase. Where's the link? On Sat, Mar 21, 2015 at 3:09 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: No diesels. I may have a deal on the 1999 S320 I looked at in Sarasota last weekend. The seller is out of country but I

Re: [MBZ] More on from the global warming conspiracy front

2015-03-21 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I shower at least weekly, except in leap months. On Sat, Mar 21, 2015 at 3:35 PM, WILTON via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I use Dial soap and water. Wilton - Original Message - From: Rich Thomas via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent:

Re: [MBZ] OT: Big chil indeed.

2015-03-21 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I was a chem major until I realized I didn't want to be cooped up all afternoon in a lab... On Sat, Mar 21, 2015 at 2:04 PM, Craig via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: On Sat, 21 Mar 2015 13:39:39 -0400 Andrew Strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote: Carbonates are neutralized by H2SO4.

Re: [MBZ] More on from the global warming conspiracy front

2015-03-21 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
It's a miracle the planet is still in one piece. On Sat, Mar 21, 2015 at 8:21 PM, clay via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: And the large hadron collider and all the smaller sorts of machines that have massive magnetic signatures. You can bet those things are pulling the core all out of

Re: [MBZ] OT - My Drone Buddy Gets into Trouble

2015-03-21 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
You seriously want to destroy US Government property?? On Sat, Mar 21, 2015 at 7:05 PM, G Mann via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: The truly invasive drones operated by government agencies have an operational service ceiling of 12 to 25,000 feet altitude.. I humbly suggest the net gun

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: What are we doing for fun in Austin

2015-03-21 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
You'll need at least 2 days to cover that list. On Sat, Mar 21, 2015 at 10:24 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Watching the bats is great, and Barton Springs is a really nice park. If it is warm you can swim there (and cool off!) --R On 3/21/15 8:04 PM,

Re: [MBZ] ROAD TRIP!

2015-03-21 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
That's quite an effective test drive. On Sat, Mar 21, 2015 at 10:25 PM, Donald Snook via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: The transporter that was going to get my new car said he couldn't deliver it until April 10! So, tomorrow I'm flying to Nashville and driving back to Wichita! My

Re: [MBZ] My new car! was RE: Car Search

2015-03-19 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Why a BMW? Mechanics say they break, unlike MErcedes. On Thu, Mar 19, 2015 at 1:52 PM, Donald Snook via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Dan wrote: I've pretty much decided it's a W140 or nothing, so the E55 is out the window. I've put searches in for W140s in Tulsa, OK City and

Re: [MBZ] ?

2015-03-19 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
?? On Thu, Mar 19, 2015 at 3:16 PM, WILTON via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Wilt ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

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