Re: [MBZ] Is this thing on?

2021-03-25 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
This week we're talking about how to setup and maintain big storage systems for TV and Film production. -Curt On Thursday, March 25, 2021, 3:29:45 PM EDT, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: Teaching them what? On Thu, Mar 25, 2021 at 2:53 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote:  LOL, this

Re: [MBZ] runs a lot better than a stock one and smokes more than most diesel trucks 1985 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz 300 D Sedan 4D, $5, 000

2021-03-26 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
That guy ought to get an award for going out of his way to make his car look as bad as possible... -Curt On Friday, March 26, 2021, 11:54:09 AM EDT, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: Don't insult the abominables. On Fri, Mar 26, 2021 at 11:47 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < merce

Re: [MBZ] Bogo?

2021-03-26 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Dang those are ugly... -Curt On Friday, March 26, 2021, 4:36:22 PM EDT, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/447698316344792/ Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://w

Re: [MBZ] Bogo?

2021-03-27 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
I checked in with my wife, her comment was "Who would want to drive such an ugly car?" -Curt On Friday, March 26, 2021, 4:48:56 PM EDT, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: But the insides are luxuruious and very capacious. On Fri, Mar 26, 2021 at 4:38 PM Curt Raymond via Merced

Re: [MBZ] runs a lot better than a stock one and smokes more than most diesel trucks 1985 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz 300 D Sedan 4D, $5, 000

2021-03-27 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
before he is > > permitted to drive it on the road again. > > I am not much of a climate change adherent but there is no point in > > deliberately trying to create pollution. > > > > RB > > > > On 26/03/2021 10:59 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: > &g

Re: [MBZ] Another special brought to you by Okie Acres

2021-03-27 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Dang, that is seriously tempting. It'd make a fine road trip... -Curt On Saturday, March 27, 2021, 8:12:55 PM EDT, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/719664758690505/ Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.oki

Re: [MBZ] OT who was looking for a small, cheap utility truck?

2021-03-28 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Especially considering its a base model 2wd, 4cyl... -Curt On Sunday, March 28, 2021, 1:38:00 PM EDT, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: 2007 Ford Ranger extended cab, 120k miles, $7,000 https://bloomington.craigslist.org/cto/d/solsberry-2007-ford-ranger-xlt/7297538439.html Seems insan

Re: [MBZ] OT OK who wants to build a cool RV

2021-03-29 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Those would be pretty cool but it sounds like a PITA to actually buy one... -Curt On Monday, March 29, 2021, 9:54:59 AM EDT, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: Here it is --FT https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/723969334944933 On 3/28/21 8:34 PM, Buggered Benzmail wrote: > Oop

Re: [MBZ] Fakebook

2021-03-30 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Dang it, stop telling me about that stupid Suburban before I do something stupid... -Curt On Tuesday, March 30, 2021, 1:24:49 PM EDT, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: I have this 240D list as well as this diesel suburban listed. I feel the 240D is overpriced but have been getting t

Re: [MBZ] Fakebook

2021-03-30 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Isn't your wife from Maine? Take a road trip, fly home, and sell the Sub while you're at it. -Curt On Tuesday, March 30, 2021, 7:05:06 PM EDT, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: Diesel Suburbans are extremely rare and hard to find, and very versatile. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar

Re: [MBZ] Somebody please explain this to me

2021-03-30 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Garage musta fell on the headlights... -Curt On Tuesday, March 30, 2021, 8:36:25 PM EDT, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/171976351431525/ Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] OT Need video editing software for Win10

2021-03-31 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
There are a bunch of options. Ours would be Avid Media Composer First. I don't know what the limits on it are but it should be able to handle what you want. The learning curve will be brutal though. DaVinci Resolve is another free choice, I haven't used it yet but its been getting great press.

Re: [MBZ] Well poo $900E500

2021-03-31 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
I mean, he bought a jalopy and is having problems with it. A $900 W123 is probably going to be a lot worse... -Curt On Wednesday, March 31, 2021, 4:18:36 PM EDT, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: Your posts are reinforcing more and more my feeling that I should stick with W123s. Alla

Re: [MBZ] Well poo $900E500

2021-03-31 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Nah, it'll sag. A $900 W123 at this point doesn't have any floors... -Curt On Wednesday, March 31, 2021, 4:30:10 PM EDT, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: A W123 will NEVER limp. On Wed, Mar 31, 2021 at 4:29 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote:  I mean, he bought a jalopy and

Re: [MBZ] OT Need video editing software for Win10

2021-03-31 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Awesome, glad it worked out. -Curt On Wednesday, March 31, 2021, 6:51:43 PM EDT, Meade Dillon wrote: Well how 'bout that!  The free Windows movie maker software that came in Win10 was capable, I just needed to play with it a bit and got 'er done. Thanks again Curt! - Max C

Re: [MBZ] Military MEP 831A Diesel Generator $800

2021-04-02 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
For half the price it'd be worth grabbing the engine. -Curt On Friday, April 2, 2021, 11:37:34 AM EDT, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Single cylinder diesel, can’t tell the manufacturer. Stuff like this is tough to fix, as it’s usually contract one/off oddball that's not in the commer

Re: [MBZ] Dumb@$$ EMPIRE

2021-04-02 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Zappa said "You are what you use" -Curt On Friday, April 2, 2021, 11:41:04 AM EDT, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: Yeah, "dope" in this case connotes the mentally deficient kind of person. - Max Charleston SC On Fri, Apr 2, 2021 at 9:34 AM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Military MEP 831A Diesel Generator $800

2021-04-02 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
:38 AM EDT, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: On 2021-04-02 11:39, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: > For half the price it'd be worth grabbing the engine. 6hp? Maybe put it in a Cub Original or model 70? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] Lifts

2021-04-04 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Have you seen the wildfire lifts like the folks on YouTube are using? Derrick on Vice Grip Garage has one. They have wheels they can lift up on to move around. I'm thinking one would go well in the barn on the northern estate. Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Sat, Apr 3, 2021 at 5:28

[MBZ] Broken spring...

2021-04-04 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
The other day Angie and I jumped in my 2015 Jetta to go for a ride and as I backed out of the driveway it made a wierd kind of bump noise. It seemed to drive okay so we took it down the road but it started pulling to the left so we took it back home. I finally got time to look at it today. I jac

Re: [MBZ] Mobil 1 Rebate

2021-04-04 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Hmm, the ASV might get Turbo Diesel truck. I was going to go with Rotella T6 which is a couple bucks cheaper a gallon, the dang thing takes 3 gallons, but this would make Mobil 1 cheaper... I probably won't be running the ASV next year, we had an operator quit the club so I'm "upgrading" into a

Re: [MBZ] Broken spring...

2021-04-04 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Good point, I don't know for sure that the top won't come apart. I don't *think* it will but... -Curt On Sunday, April 4, 2021, 6:24:31 PM EDT, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: > Apparently the passenger side is a bugger to get out. It looks like I > did struts on my '98 Jetta back in

[MBZ] OT: Pressurized hydraulic filter

2021-04-04 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
So you guys might remember I've been looking for a backhoe. Locally I've found an old John Deere 400, its late '60s, not sure exactly yet.Selling cheap because it "Pressurizes the hydraulic filter" although I'm not yet sure what that means. Google just wants to sell me hydraulic filters when I t

Re: [MBZ] OT: Pressurized hydraulic filter

2021-04-04 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
On Sun, Apr 4, 2021 at 3:37 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > So you guys might remember I've been looking for a backhoe. Locally I've > found an old John Deere 400, its late '60s, not sure exactly yet.Selling > cheap because it "

Re: [MBZ] OT: Pressurized hydraulic filter

2021-04-04 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Hmm, I wonder if somebody put thick oil in to counteract some leaks... Could be a good starting place. -Curt On Sunday, April 4, 2021, 7:21:50 PM EDT, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: Oops I misread your subject -- I read "lifter" for "filter." Maybe this? https://www.greentractort

Re: [MBZ] OT Postal Jeep "RHD" - 154k miles - $13,400

2021-04-04 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Yup, allows for two operators to work both sides of the street. -Curt On Sunday, April 4, 2021, 7:40:10 PM EDT, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: I’ve seen lots of garbage trucks with dual steering and controls, factory not a bodge --FT Sent from iPhone > On Apr 4, 2021, at 5:5

Re: [MBZ] OT: Pressurized hydraulic filter

2021-04-05 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Most of the really small ones can be moved with a 1 ton. The other annoying issue with a TLB (tractor, loader, backhoe) is the length. Where a big trucker could probably get 2 or even 3 mini excavators on a trailer you can't do 2 TLBs. Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Mon, Apr 5, 202

Re: [MBZ] More thinkings on the $900E500 limp mode issue -- SBC??? YAAASSSSS!!!!

2021-04-06 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Get it going good and snag somebody's stimulus check (and then some) with it? -Curt On Tuesday, April 6, 2021, 10:47:11 AM EDT, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: Well. Spoke to the stealer this morning and the service rep says the accumulator will be covered under the SBC warranty.  T

Re: [MBZ] OT: Pressurized hydraulic filter

2021-04-06 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
need to be changed if it is making filters dirty too quickly and that could mean that parts of the system are wearing and making the fluid dirty. RB On 04/04/2021 5:36 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: > So you guys might remember I've been looking for a backhoe. Locally I've &

Re: [MBZ] 300TurD

2021-04-07 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
I'd be tempted to see if you could pressure feed some Diesel Kleen (Power Service Silver bottle) or maybe Diesel Purge directly into the IP before I got too excited about anything. I'm always skeptical of previous owners claims of anything. Might get lucky and it'd be a whole lot less work... -

Re: [MBZ] I can tell when they release stimulus checks

2021-04-07 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
We got ours two weeks ago. I bought some airguns sold by the CMP. Sent the check a week ago yesterday, the boxes turned up today. I checked my bank account Monday and the checks hadn't cleared yet, quick service... If anybody wants a sweet shooting airgun for small money look at the Daisy 853:

Re: [MBZ] the kids HHR

2021-04-10 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Wait, did I miss a story here? I feel like I'd remember a high speed chase... Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Sat, Apr 10, 2021 at 5:43 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: So after the kid when on a high speed chase from the cops and the HHR got towed, I then bailed it out to

Re: [MBZ] it’s in drive so very hard to move keys for it are 10$ online 2001 Mercedes-Benz M-Class $1000

2021-04-11 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Wow...When I got keys for Angie's 2005 Golf I sent a photograph to a guy online who sent keys. I borrowed a cable and programmed myself, it was all pretty easy... -Curt On Sunday, April 11, 2021, 11:53:32 AM EDT, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: Just had to get a new key for the Focu

Re: [MBZ] Bucket loader?

2021-04-11 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
A back blade would be the thing for skimming off soil, especially one with ripper teeth. An x700 is a big lawn tractor but it's still pretty small, you won't be able to move much at a time. I've got a Cub Cadet 1650 with a real front end loader that is supposed to be able to lift 200#, not a wh

Re: [MBZ] Bucket loader?

2021-04-11 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
How much did you pay for your Deere? I've given up my idea of buying a construction backhoe and have returned to farm tractor. There are lots more out there and I'll probably end up buying brand new or nearly so. Thinking 35-45hp so about the same size as yours. I'll be looking for a loader and

Re: [MBZ] Bucket loader?

2021-04-11 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Nice. The trailer is a flatbed to pull it on?Does yours use DEF? The annoying thing about shopping for tractors is that all the ads say "Call for price" so you need to contact each brand to get a quote so you can compare them. I think I'm going to submit for bids where I ask for a price on a 35

Re: [MBZ] Bucket loader?

2021-04-11 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Up around camp is definitely farm country but where I live not so much. OTOH there are some bigger dealerships just a little ways west of us. These size tractors aren't really farm tractors after all... I had wondered why so many of the xx30 or 30xx tractors were 29hp, that makes sense. I bet t

Re: [MBZ] Bucket loader?

2021-04-11 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
ar in the local culture and make stickers to go over the rabbit and turtle. -D > On Apr 11, 2021, at 6:47 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > > Up around camp is definitely farm country but where I live not so much. OTOH > there are some bigger dealerships just a little wa

Re: [MBZ] Bucket loader?

2021-04-11 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Crazy money.  You can’t buy pistons, or other major engine parts.  Can’t rebuild it.  They have market locked up tight for service.  If the tractor needs major work you’re screwed. Get a Kubota. On Sun, Apr 11, 2021 at 6:25 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: &

Re: [MBZ] Bucket loader?

2021-04-11 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Not true, for example: https://effective-tuning.com/blog/john-deere-tractor-tuning-ecu-remapping/ But a search of "john deere engine tuning" gives lots of hits. Here's Brian's farming videos from yesterday adding 100HP to a big Deere: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gakdj1J5xfE The place I linke

Re: [MBZ] Bucket loader?

2021-04-12 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
If I ever get the loader done on my 1650 I'll give you first option to buy it. ;) This week's project is to finally finish the curl cylinder on the bucket. I've built it 3 times, the original system was too flimsy and broke in casual use. The first rebuild blocked opening the hood and would som

Re: [MBZ] Bucket loader?

2021-04-12 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
2 weeks ago and I'm glad I did... -Curt On Monday, April 12, 2021, 3:43:58 PM EDT, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: On 12/04/2021 9:06 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: >  If I ever get the loader done on my 1650 I'll give you first option to buy >it. ;) > This week&#x

Re: [MBZ] I bought this to keep the roads clear of downed trees, but it is is too much machine for me 1987 Mercedes-Benz unimog, $19, 000

2021-04-13 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
I have considered such things, that one is slightly high for my price point but if it were closer I'd probably make the stretch to get it. An advantage would be the possibility of dismounting the loader and backhoe and driving it although I suspect the 450 miles would be a looong uncomfortable

Re: [MBZ] MELLOW YELLOW! 2003 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK 230 Roadster 2D, $8, 500

2021-04-13 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
*Raises hand*We bought in 2006, I guess we've mostly recovered at this point but you don't really know until you sell. We've been getting those "I want to buy your house" letters pretty frequently lately. I usually just toss them out but Angie saw one the other day "I think we should do this."

Re: [MBZ] I bought this to keep the roads clear of downed trees, but it is is too much machine for me 1987 Mercedes-Benz unimog, $19, 000

2021-04-13 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
After going to the gym 3 days a week for a year I've actually gained (regained?) an inch as confirmed at a Dr. visit last month. I suppose this would just put that inch back. ;) I bet shipping that thing would be a big expense. I've priced moving a 14,000# backhoe the 450 miles to camp and it l

Re: [MBZ] I bought this to keep the roads clear of downed trees, but it is is too much machine for me 1987 Mercedes-Benz unimog, $19, 000

2021-04-13 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Probably with a bunch of other things. In this case it goes on a truck all by its lonesome. That price is the worst case scenario if I have to hire a truck to drive 16 hours and spend an hour loading/unloading at each end. Best case would be finding somebody who is deadheading north to pickup a

Re: [MBZ] 2 post lift?

2021-04-13 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
For the same money you can get a Wildfire lift with an air over hydraulic jack. I like the idea of a 4 post that can move around. I'm highly dubious of stuff from Northern Tool... -Curt On Tuesday, April 13, 2021, 8:46:49 PM EDT, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes wrote: With installation,

[MBZ] OT: vaxxed

2021-04-14 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Just got a Pfizer jab. The paperwork was more than the shot. I'm at a group site and it's an almost military operation. There were probably 100 people in line when I got here but the whole operation took 45 minutes from the time I turned off the road to now. Parking took longer than the time fro

Re: [MBZ] OT: vaxxed

2021-04-14 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
> On Apr 14, 2021, at 2:34 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > > Just got a Pfizer jab. The paperwork was more than the shot. I'm at a group > site and it's an almost military operation. There were probably 100 people in > line when I got here but the whole op

Re: [MBZ] OT: vaxxed

2021-04-14 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
That's the joke. The people complaining about the government tracking them through the microchips are usually clutching their phone while they do it. Frankly if the government is tracking me it's probably a pretty boring job. Although I did spend some time shooting my new airgun yesterday, was m

Re: [MBZ] OT: WAS vaxxed NOW Airgun Q

2021-04-14 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
these is excellent, its easy to be surprised when it goes off which makes for much greater accuracy. -Curt On Wednesday, April 14, 2021, 4:43:55 PM EDT, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: CO2 or manual pump up? Randy On 14/04/2021 3:25 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: >  That&#x

Re: [MBZ] OT: vaxxed

2021-04-14 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
The cheap one, Daisy 853. It's also subsonic and very quiet. Nice for backyard use. Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Wed, Apr 14, 2021 at 5:05 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: That's very good. I looked at the CMP link you posted a bit ago. Which air rifle did you get? I have

Re: [MBZ] More insurance

2021-04-15 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Places that have Amish folks around will find metal roofing to be much cheaper. When I was looking to have our house done (no Amish here) the price was 100% more than architectural. My aunt and uncle had metal put on my grandmother's house up north, the Amish did the job and that 2 story big ho

Re: [MBZ] More insurance

2021-04-15 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
h the continuous coil machines, like gutters. Looks pretty straightforward. -D > On Apr 15, 2021, at 8:15 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > On 2021-04-15 07:51, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: > >> My aunt and uncle had metal put on my grandmother's house up

Re: [MBZ] OT: WAS vaxxed NOW Airgun Q

2021-04-17 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Why not just own a Mauser? The variants aren't that expensive. One of my first rifles was a Spanish Mauser in 7mm. The most powerful airgun I have is an RWS 3500 which purports to have 25 pounds cocking effort, you know you've done something after you shoot a couple dozen shots with it.That sai

Re: [MBZ] [Daveslist] The deal with cats, or lack of

2021-04-18 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
You are the product... -Curt On Sunday, April 18, 2021, 10:08:31 AM EDT, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: > Ok, immediately after post this I get on Fakebook and this is what > immediately pops up. Wtf? You have been mined. -- Jim ___ http://www.

Re: [MBZ] Local Gas and Diesel Tax Breakdown

2021-04-18 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Looks like MA is on the low side at $0.286. ME had a big to do last year when a state senator decided she could take the gas tax money to fix a shortfall in the general fund. She got her hand slapped right and proper. I feel like elected officials that try to do things like that should be autom

Re: [MBZ] OT: truck prices

2021-04-18 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
I've noticed that too. In the last 2 weeks the tractor market has gotten a little less stupid too. I wonder if covid restrictions relaxing is opening up some supply. Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Sun, Apr 18, 2021 at 1:50 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: I am seeing more re

Re: [MBZ] Pressure washer funs

2021-04-18 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Have any of you used a pressure washer to prep for painting a house? What with the price of lumber being what it is I'm probably not going to be seriously remodeling the house up north this year but it does need painting. My latest plan is to stabilize stuff that would otherwise deteriorate, ja

Re: [MBZ] Two dead in Tesla crash; 32k gallons of water to extinguish battery fire; nobody driving.

2021-04-18 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
This doesn't speak well to the local fire department. You don't put water on an electrical fire.AFAIK there is a foam that most FDs have specifically for this kind of fire. I'm not sure the condition they're suggesting occurred is possible. I think the car will require input from a driver every

Re: [MBZ] Pressure washer funs

2021-04-18 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
, not wood. Depending on the pressure use, you could potentially do some damage to a wood sided house. -D > On Apr 18, 2021, at 8:34 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > > Have any of you used a pressure washer to prep for painting a house? What > with the price of lumber being wh

Re: [MBZ] Pressure washer funs

2021-04-18 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
siding. Use a brush on a pole, bleach water --FT Sent from iPhone > On Apr 18, 2021, at 8:35 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > >  Have any of you used a pressure washer to prep for painting a house? What > with the price of lumber being what it is I'm probably not goin

Re: [MBZ] drug induced

2021-04-18 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Whoo, change the 5 to a 1 and its exciting... -Curt On Sunday, April 18, 2021, 9:22:56 PM EDT, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: 1968 Mercedes 220D https://austin.craigslist.org/cto/d/dripping-springs-1968-mercedes-220d/7308943352.html Sent from my iPhone _

Re: [MBZ] OT my friend makes the national news again

2021-04-19 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
A quick look at the map of the area in question shows water all around it. Google street view looks like the area is flat as a pancake, there's water right around the corner already. It's pretty obvious to me that place would flood... The story says she didn't know it would flood when she bough

Re: [MBZ] OT my friend makes the national news again

2021-04-19 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Dan's point is valid, the house shows up right bang in the middle of a flood zone. I googled "Fema flood zone map" and it came up with "search by address". I get what you're saying, this out to be a required disclosure but buyers ought to at least do some bare minimum of research when buying a h

Re: [MBZ] OT my friend makes the national news again

2021-04-19 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
re talking about claims in the order of 8-10 over the last decade. At > what point does FEMA step in and say “No more”? And if it does, how can > they be made whole so that they can find another home in an area that won’t > be flooded? > > -D > > > On Apr 19, 2021, at 10:18 A

Re: [MBZ] suddenly the engine locked at idle without any noises 1990 Mercedes 300D Turbodiesel - $1, 200 (Salisbury NC)

2021-04-21 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Sounds like a busted timing chain to me... Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Wed, Apr 21, 2021 at 3:11 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: Doesn't "engine locked at idle without any noises" sound like it might be repairable? Randy On 21/04/2021 8:56 AM, Robert Massmann via Me

Re: [MBZ] OT Follow the Science!

2021-04-21 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
From the disclaimers page: "PMC is not a publisher and does not publish journal articles itself. Once a journal as a whole has been accepted for inclusion in PMC, NLM does not judge the quality of individual articles and relies on the scientific publishing process to identify and address proble

Re: [MBZ] OT: Tesla

2021-04-23 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
This is the case we've been talking about for the last week... -Curt On Friday, April 23, 2021, 3:40:05 PM EDT, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: What do you folks think of the crash in Texas recently,  where the Doctor and a woman will killed when his Tesla went off the road and hit

Re: [MBZ] OT: Tesla

2021-04-23 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
There was an update where the hours of water was mostly due to the car being flat on the ground and little bits of fire continuing to come back for some time. They said the 4 hours were basically somebody standing around with a hose cooling things off over and over. I used autopilot on a Tesla

Re: [MBZ] I’m on a plane as 35k feet....

2021-04-23 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
People's behavior amazes me. Especially this kind of thing, if the airline has a mandate the aircrew has to comply, there isn't anything they can do about it. No matter how you feel about masks it's no good making somebody else miserable about it. Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Fr

Re: [MBZ] New Okie Acres

2021-04-24 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
I can't believe this isn't a bubble, where does the money come from for these crazy prices? I also wonder if a lot of the people moving out of the cities are going to find they don't actually like living in the burbs. No theater, restaurants, museums etc. Will we see a thundering movement back

Re: [MBZ] OT: Tesla

2021-04-25 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
It's pretty amazing. I drove one on the 5 in Burbank. The lane marking was pretty poor but it kept right in line. I'm sure it would be nice in stop and go. One of the real difficulties is people. The computers can deal with driving, dealing with irrational traffic is something else entirely. Curt

Re: [MBZ] OT: Another one on the DNF list

2021-04-26 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Sounds like she hasn't made any friends anywhere, "banned from most of the capitol" and "She’s faced consequences for her stance, even from her Republican colleagues. In February, Dunleavy said his administration would no longer participate in any hearings she chaired, accusing her of using her

Re: [MBZ] OT: 2007 Passat Kleb car

2021-04-26 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Its the right price anyway. Buy a VCDS before attempting anything other than maybe checking plugs and wires. -Curt On Monday, April 26, 2021, 2:42:58 PM EDT, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: $500 Passat -- Misfire on #3 -- could just be a plug wire maybe? Seller seems clueless. http

Re: [MBZ] OT: Another one on the DNF list

2021-04-26 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
I expect the mask rules are FAA rules at that... I feel really bad for the people who have to enforce those rules. -Curt On Monday, April 26, 2021, 5:10:54 PM EDT, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: Oops, that's what I get for reading the headline and commenting before getting on real in

Re: [MBZ] potholes

2021-04-27 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
IIRC Providence went through a period where they paid out a huge amount of money for damaged caused by pot holes. I think it was a way for some of the elected officials to shame other elected officials into actually fix said pot holes... -Curt On Tuesday, April 27, 2021, 3:47:38 PM EDT, Da

Re: [MBZ] New Okie Acres

2021-04-28 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
It depends on where he is willing to live, northern Maine is still quite affordable. There are 2x 3 unit apartment buildings by my grandmother's house (now owned by my aunt and uncle) for sale, combined price of less than $200,000. -Curt On Wednesday, April 28, 2021, 8:25:14 AM EDT, Jim Cat

Re: [MBZ] New Okie Acres

2021-04-28 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
That and planning boards. "Build affordable housing!" "Well don't build it there. We don't allow high density in that zone." even if they will let you build there it'll get tied up in committee for 3 years, then they'll lose all the paperwork so you can start over. Of course right now you can't

Re: [MBZ] New Okie Acres

2021-04-28 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
That was for double digit interest payments though right? When we bought in 2006 I think the smart money was suggesting 3x income. The bank said we "could afford" 4x but I refused that idea. -Curt On Wednesday, April 28, 2021, 7:23:58 PM EDT, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: In high sc

Re: [MBZ] New Okie Acres

2021-04-28 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Gadzooks you guys are old ;) Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Wed, Apr 28, 2021 at 9:16 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: Yeah mine was like 1981, 13.75%, $34k loan. It was a Bawstun “triple dekka” with 2 rentals, I was making more after I bought it than before as I had no rent

Re: [MBZ] I'm asking the higher side of kbb values ($2, 826 - $5, 375) because of the complete history 1999 Mercedes E300 Turbodiesel - $5, 200 (Durham)

2021-04-29 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
I've been looking for a tractor for the vast estate and the other day came across a 1950's Farmall with a K&N like pod filter jammed on to the carb. Hard pass, the oil bath air filters in those are an engineering marvel, anybody removing one will almost certainly have done other unspeakable thi

Re: [MBZ] I'm asking the higher side of kbb values ($2, 826 - $5, 375) because of the complete history 1999 Mercedes E300 Turbodiesel - $5, 200 (Durham)

2021-04-29 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Especially one with a loader... -Curt On Thursday, April 29, 2021, 4:05:15 PM EDT, Jim Cathey wrote: > I've been looking for a tractor for the vast estate and the other day came > across a 1950's Farmall with a K&N like pod filter jammed on to the carb. > Hard pass, the oil bath ai

Re: [MBZ] A (car) Moving Experience

2021-04-30 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Neat. Back around 2002-2004 Angie and I used to drive a car to Florida from MA for a wealthy little old lady. We'd spend a week with her, Angie was her live in massage therapist and I was the handyman. She paid for everything and flew us back home.IIRC it cost about $1500 all told which include

[MBZ] New toy

2021-04-30 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
My tractor buying saga is finally (hopefully) at it's end. Today I picked up a 1998 Ford 1920. It's a 32hp 4wd compact tractor with front end loader. 1900 hours but it starts with just a touch of the keyhttps://photos.app.goo.gl/Uo5en44yC5J5JeLN9 https://photos.app.goo.gl/o7g8Z4btoNSnwTj79 https

Re: [MBZ] A (car) Moving Experience

2021-04-30 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
all number compared to what’s going south at the time. -D > On Apr 30, 2021, at 1:27 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > > Neat. > Back around 2002-2004 Angie and I used to drive a car to Florida from MA for > a wealthy little old lady. We'd spend a week with her,

Re: [MBZ] New toy

2021-04-30 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
action and stability.  You may want a canopy at some point for hot-weather work.  Age isn't important as long as parts are available.  Good for you.  We all may need to grow food at some point. -Original Message----- From: Mercedes On Behalf Of Curt Raymond via Mercedes Sent: Friday,

Re: [MBZ] OT THis is crazy SanDisk 200GB Ultra microSDXC UHS-I Memory Card with Adapter $22.49

2021-04-30 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
This. This is why hospitals have had such an issue, they have no stockpiles. That one especially strikes me as stupid. I was amazed last winter when the hospitals again ran short of PPE, you'd think they'd have learned last spring and would have stockpiled some stuff when it was available durin

[MBZ] OT: Gosh I like dealing with NAPA

2021-04-30 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Put in an order for tractor parts today, not huge but a bunch of stuff.The website says it'll all be in Tuesday, I can pickup and pay there. Great. Just got a call, everything except one filter will actually be ready tomorrow, the other filter will be there Monday afternoon. Well gee whiz, you ca

Re: [MBZ] OT: Gosh I like dealing with NAPA

2021-04-30 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
ounter help is also noticably more informed and professional. Allan Dan Penoff via Mercedes writes: > That’s NAPA. Very good at inventory and warehousing. In most populated areas > you can order in the morning and have the parts in the afternoon. > > -D > >> On Apr 30, 2

Re: [MBZ] OT Lowes

2021-04-30 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
I've never had to warranty a tool at Harbor Freight. I now own 2 HF ratchets and as near as I can tell they're at least as good as good as Craftsman. I haven't had an opportunity to really beat on one but they work pretty good. I've warrantied several Craftsman ratchets and my 1/2" one has decid

Re: [MBZ] New toy

2021-04-30 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
I parked it so I can see it from the back door of the house, I do like looking at it... -Curt On Friday, April 30, 2021, 5:01:52 PM EDT, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes wrote: Congratulations! That’s beautiful! Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 30, 2021, at 1:37 PM, Curt Raymond

Re: [MBZ] New toy

2021-04-30 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
. I give about 60% odds he'll cave in and we'll go. -Curt On Friday, April 30, 2021, 8:56:26 PM EDT, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: Congrats! Do you have a trailer to haul it to Maine with? On Fri, Apr 30, 2021 at 4:04 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com&g

Re: [MBZ] Trailers

2021-05-03 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Short trailers are really a pain. My snowmobile trailer is mostly invisible behind the truck, I can really only see the snowmobiles. One trick my uncle gave me is to twist back and forth, in my case I go one way until I just spot the corner of the trailer, then cut back the other way before I'm

Re: [MBZ] Trailers

2021-05-03 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
In the area I grew up around hay bales were hauled on big flatbed trucks loaded by high school kids much younger than the trucks. For the home gamer a really good way to practice is with a garden cart behind a lawn tractor. The hitch is pretty sloppy so you get maximum delay, the lawn tractor p

Re: [MBZ] It is not in mint condition 99 Mercedes E 300 Turbo Diesel - $3, 800 (Cary)

2021-05-04 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
In my house it usually happens the other day, I buy a car for me and Angie ends up taking it over. Sometimes she surprises me though, I offered her the 2015 Jetta but she decided she likes her 2005 Golf just fine. Thats good, I don't particularly like driving the Golf... -Curt On Tuesday,

Re: [MBZ] 450 SL - spent $12,000 restoring it in the last 6 months

2021-05-05 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Its very red... Is that interior original? I don't think I've seen a red dash pad before... -Curt On Wednesday, May 5, 2021, 4:22:05 PM EDT, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: I was thinking the exact same thing.  1976 as well. On Wed, May 5, 2021 at 4:12 PM Rick Knoble via Merced

Re: [MBZ] Blood thinners etc

2021-05-06 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
I've been taking Prasugrel for the last 2 and a bit years. It doesn't require regular testing for which I am thankful. -Curt On Thursday, May 6, 2021, 9:25:55 AM EDT, Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes wrote: The evidence for the DOACs like Xarelto for antiphopholipid antibody is not as st

Re: [MBZ] Blood thinners etc

2021-05-06 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
It's not that you don't clot, it's that clotting is reduced. I suppose different medications act differently but at least with the Prasugrel that I use I just bleed a little more when I get cut. It's not dramatic which is good because I cut myself a lot... -Curt On Thursday, May 6, 2021, 1

Re: [MBZ] OT: Steel prices have tripled

2021-05-06 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
"After bottoming out around $460 last year, US benchmark hot-rolled coil steel prices are now sitting at around $1,500 a ton, a record high that is nearly triple the 20-year average." I have difficulty understanding this sentence, if $460 was the bottom and $1500 is 3x the 20 year average the "

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