[MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: More on sprinter travails

2020-06-24 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
My engineer brother swears by the cupro-nickel alloy lines. More expensive, but much easier to work with. HTH Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Rick Hawkins Java Letterpress Cycles Photon via Mercedes Sent: Tuesday, June 23, 2020

[MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: OT: chickens

2020-06-26 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
IMO if you want to raise meat, rabbits would be a much better proposition than chickens. No plucking required. Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Allan Streib via Mercedes Sent: Friday, June 26, 2020 12:15 PM To: Mercedes Okiebenz

[MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: W211 Nanny Mania

2020-06-28 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
A kink or other partial blockage in the line? Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Dan Penoff via Mercedes Sent: Sunday, June 28, 2020 3:29 PM To: Okie Benz Cc: Dan Penoff Subject: Re: [MBZ] W211 Nanny Mania No visible leaks. -D >

[MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: Barry Manilow

2020-07-05 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
IMO it says a lot about the character of celebs to see how they treat us "nobodies" they meet in everyday life. Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Dan Penoff via Mercedes Sent: Saturday, July 04, 2020 5:08 PM To: Okie Benz Cc: Dan

[MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: Amazon

2020-07-06 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
It depends what you order and how far the warehouse is. I often receive items in one day since they put in a new warehouse not too far from me. Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes Sent: Sunday, July 05, 2

[MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: [Okietalk] Masks

2020-07-06 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
I have a question: What is the particle size that contain the virus as expelled from humans when they talk, breathe, sing, sneeze, or cough? Without knowing that critical fact, we have no idea how effective masks are. Greg -Original Message- From: Okietalk [mailto:okietalk-boun...@okie

[MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: Samsung refrigerators

2020-07-12 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
I think the only fast dishwashers today are commercial ones. My cousin is in the restaurant biz and often attends the frequent going out of business auctions. At one of these he bought a bunch of commercial dishwashers that complete the cycle in 15-20 min. He has one in his home. I went along on

[MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: ***SPAM*** RE: Samsung refrigerators

2020-07-13 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
arm water and hot water vesions. The warm water version > requires a disinfectant. The hot water types are so hot that no additive is > needed but they put out a LOT of steam. > >> -Original Message- >> From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behal

[MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: Partial Score

2020-07-24 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
I found a pair of vintage Marantz speakers on CL that had already had the surrounds replaced (done nicely!) for $80. They are great. I'm thinking I could cash out some of my obsolete TEAC, JVC, Yamaha and other obsolete/unused gear. eBay shows some good prices on some of this stuff. I saw my TEA

[MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: W124 E420 Seat Cover

2020-07-25 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
aHA! Now we know where Andrew carries his handgun! Clever! I've never heard of the Back Pocket Carry Gambit before. Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes Sent: Saturday, July 25, 2020 1:01 PM To: Mercede

[MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: Chinee G-wagen

2020-07-29 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
Will the marketers make a contraction from Chinese+Jeep to a Cheep? Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Jim Cathey via Mercedes Sent: Tuesday, July 28, 2020 8:16 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Jim Cathey Subject: Re: [MBZ] Chine

[MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: Friant

2020-07-30 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
Freon? But spelled the French way. Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Craig via Mercedes Sent: Thursday, July 30, 2020 10:02 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Craig Subject: Re: [MBZ] Friant On Thu, 30 Jul 2020 12:54:28 -0400 Mea

[MBZ] ***SPAM*** OT:Moose Day Oregon?

2020-07-31 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
Okay, so it's not a Moose: Image may contain: tree, plant, grass, outdoor and nature But it is the view from my boy's rear deck. I told him he's going to need a bigger freezer! Greg ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.oki

[MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: OT:Moose Day Oregon?

2020-07-31 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Craig via Mercedes Sent: Friday, July 31, 2020 10:31 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Craig Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT:Moose Day Oregon? On Fri, 31 Jul 2020 09:48:52 -0700 Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes wrote: > Okay, so it's not a Moose: > > Image may

[MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: OT: Gun fun

2020-08-03 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
I have a Browning BPS pump in 12 ga. 3 1/2" magnum. I got stopped once by the wildlife cops in BC who had a hard time believing it only would hold 3 standard 12 ga. shells, but his gauge proved it. Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf O

[MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: OT: Gun fun

2020-08-03 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
I had a trap range near my house way back, and used to take my scarred, plain-Jane field grade Rem. 870 once in a while. I was never a great shotgunner, but could usually break better than 20 out of 25. One day a guy next to me had a nice engraved Browning auto. His score was not good, but his

[MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: OT: Novel approach to beating the pandemic.

2020-08-12 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
Speaking of the enemy; I can almost see Portland from my front porch! Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Clay via Mercedes Sent: Wednesday, August 12, 2020 3:27 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Clay Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Novel a

[MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: 210 rear wheel bearings

2020-08-13 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
Try checking with a non-contact thermometer to see where there is too much heat after a run. Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes Sent: Thursday, August 13, 2020 2:27 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc:

[MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: OT lightning hit

2020-08-19 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
I bought my own modem a few years back when I realized I would be money ahead in less than a year not paying the rental. In your situation that might not be the best plan! Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Buggered Benzmail via M

[MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: OT lightning hit

2020-08-20 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
Here in my part of the PNW we don't get a lot of lightning. But back when I lived on the east coast I had a strike takeout the serial port of my Kaypro II through the phone line. The socketed chip was easy enough to replace. Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun..

[MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: OT - VirtualBox & Copying a VM to a Physical Machine

2020-08-20 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
Perhaps I'm ignorant enough to come up with a solution: Why couldn't you create a new partition, clone the HD to the new partition, et voila! Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Dan Penoff via Mercedes Sent: Thursday, August 20, 20

[MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: Over Filled My Oil (Curt)

2020-08-22 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
I would play it safe and suck some out. Easy for me with my Mity-Vac. Some engines have strict instructions not to overfill. Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Bob Rentfro via Mercedes Sent: Saturday, August 22, 2020 11:48 AM To: M

[MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: cookbook

2020-08-27 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
A new and nasty snacking chip from Frito-Lay? Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Dan Penoff via Mercedes Sent: Thursday, August 27, 2020 11:02 AM To: Okie Benz Cc: Dan Penoff Subject: Re: [MBZ] cookbook Sounds like that’s what happ

[MBZ] ***SPAM*** OT: USCG Sharkshooter

2020-08-28 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
You may have seen a clip of the USCG swim party that was broken up by a large predator. This was from USCGC Kimball, my boy's former post. The "Sharkshooter" would have to be my son's replacement, the lead enforcement non-com. Image may contain: one or more people, ocean, sky, outdoo

[MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: OT: USCG Sharkshooter

2020-08-28 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
Sharkshooter Where are their inflatable water toys? I noticed those in the video, too. -D > On Aug 28, 2020, at 2:40 PM, Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes > wrote: > > You may have seen a clip of the USCG swim party that was broken up by a large > predator. This was from USCGC Kimball,

[MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: W124 rear subframe mount rust repair

2020-08-28 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
Mine rusted & busted on my 77 EMS also. I was commuting on a very potholed road at the time. My mechanical engineer brother designed a repair much stronger than the original. Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Mitch Haley via Merc

[MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: RE: W124 rear subframe mount rust repair

2020-08-28 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
...@mitchellhaley.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: W124 rear subframe mount rust repair On Fri, August 28, 2020 6:42 pm, Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes wrote: > Mine rusted & busted on my 77 EMS also. I was commuting on a very > potholed road at the time. My mechanical engineer brother

[MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: OT: Skeet with prizes!

2020-08-31 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
I got one of the C-note Norincos with the AK style mags. For such an inexpensive weapon I was surprised to see the heavily chrome-lined chamber and bore. It looks like it willtake plenty of abuse. Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of

[MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: Now that we are surfing OT BaTs

2020-09-01 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
We had a few horse-drawn tradesmen in the Brooklyn of my youth to include a knife-sharpener and the Watermelon Man made famous by song. Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes Sent: Tuesday, September 01,

[MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: The rental house AC

2020-09-02 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
That's my experience too. Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2020 5:35 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: Kaleb Striplin Subject: Re: [MBZ] The rental house AC As far as I kn

[MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: PSA from Okie Acres Home Remodelers

2020-09-08 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
Here's a related PSA: Anyone repairing bobwire fences, before hammering a new staple into the fencepost, check the ground at the base of the post for a yellow jacket nest. They do not like the vibrations caused by the hammering, and will announce their displeasure in a painful way. Greg -

[MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: OT - Chain Saw Recommendations

2020-09-08 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
Early Sunday morning my next door neighbor had someone cutting down a big tree right next to his house. I thought it odd to start a project like that at 0800 Sunday, but I'm an early riser so no big deal. As I watched the weather report yesterday evening, and watched the standing snags on the co

[MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: wow. watch the vid

2020-09-22 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
I once was thinking of relocating to there. Glad I didn't! Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Max Dillon via Mercedes Sent: Tuesday, September 22, 2020 9:01 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Max Dillon Subject: Re: [MBZ] wow. watc

[MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: Hoovie's old Benzes

2020-10-01 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
My ML had lots of service records from dealers listed in the carfax Kaleb sent me. That was a big help to pull the trigger. Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes Sent: Thursday, October 01, 2020 9:56 AM

[MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: A new job for Bob ...Now Fusion

2020-10-01 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
The high temperature superconductivity is the key to the smaller reactor, which kind of obsoletes the ITER technology. Perhaps the time projections are approaching reality as we overcome technological obstacles. It would be nice :-) -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun

[MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: OT: Millennial Farmer

2019-06-12 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
One of my hunting buddies grows a few plots of Brassica for the whitetails at his camp. Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Curt Raymond via Mercedes Sent: Wednesday, June 12, 2019 11:15 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Curt Raym

[MBZ] ***SPAM*** Cleaning Bundts :-)

2019-06-13 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
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Re: [MBZ] Bought my lottery ticket this morning

2019-06-15 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
Gots 20's yo. Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes Sent: Saturday, June 15, 2019 9:25 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Buggered Benzmail Subject: [MBZ] Bought my lottery ticket this morning > > > h

[MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: 220S convertible at cars/coffee this morning

2019-06-15 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
What a gorgeous car! Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes Sent: Saturday, June 15, 2019 10:10 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Buggered Benzmail Subject: Re: [MBZ] 220S convertible at cars/coffee this

[MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: OT Ruh-roh!

2019-06-20 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
I am sure there will be a response. The difficulty here will be target selection. We would want to destroy some asset of greater value than the drone, but without any human casualties. Any suggestions? Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Beha

[MBZ] ***SPAM*** Diesel vs. Electric

2019-06-22 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
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Re: [MBZ] To bundt or not to bundt

2019-06-25 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
I vote for the Bundts. I think that Bundting in very patriotic. It can get you to first base in a pinch. Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes Sent: Tuesday, June 25, 2019 4:02 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.c

Re: [MBZ] Interesting S430

2019-07-06 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
Most upholstery replaced? Is that something to be concerned about? Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Dan Penoff via Mercedes Sent: Saturday, July 06, 2019 9:16 AM To: Okie Benz Cc: Dan Penoff Subject: Re: [MBZ] Interesting S430 Ma

Re: [MBZ] 95 diesel wagon

2019-07-08 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
I thought that cupro-nickel brake line stuff was really easy to form. Is it as bad as copper for work-hardening? Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of G Mann via Mercedes Sent: Monday, July 08, 2019 3:45 PM To: Mercedes Discussion Lis

Re: [MBZ] Blowing fuses

2019-07-09 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
Shouldn't it be easy to simply measure the resistance in the motor to see if it is excessive? Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Meade Dillon via Mercedes Sent: Tuesday, July 09, 2019 10:47 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Meade

[MBZ] ***SPAM*** OT: Jumping the Sub

2019-07-12 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
ICYMI: This makes me proud and worried at the same time. My boy is the lead boarding officer on a CG Cutter. Greg ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archiv

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** OT: Jumping the Sub

2019-07-12 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
*SPAM*** OT: Jumping the Sub Video removed by user. What was it about? - Max Charleston SC On Fri, Jul 12, 2019 at 11:16 AM Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > ICYMI: > > > > <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LBDEdq2qkc> > >

Re: [MBZ] OT Dell D630 wont turn on

2019-07-12 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
Try DeOxit on the contacts. Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes Sent: Friday, July 12, 2019 5:43 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Kaleb Striplin Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Dell D630 wont turn on So when I p

Re: [MBZ] OT Dell D630 wont turn on

2019-07-12 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
To clarify: Battery contacts. -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes Sent: Friday, July 12, 2019 12:12 PM To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' Cc: Greg Fiorentino Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Dell D630 wont tu

Re: [MBZ] The $500E300 did its job tonight

2019-07-16 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
Glad you're ok Rich. Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes Sent: Monday, July 15, 2019 8:51 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Buggered Benzmail Subject: [MBZ] The $500E300 did its job tonight Rode to a

Re: [MBZ] This is Sort of Tempting

2019-07-17 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
The Kapusta Kid! -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes Sent: Tuesday, July 16, 2019 6:15 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Andrew Strasfogel Subject: Re: [MBZ] This is Sort of Tempting My favorite comedian g

Re: [MBZ] Test Message

2019-07-20 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
Here in the PNW temps are in the 50s. This week it will be clear skies with lows in the 50s and highs in the 80s. Perfect! Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Curt Raymond via Mercedes Sent: Saturday, July 20, 2019 4:39 AM To: Merce

[MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: Moon Landing: Where Were You?

2019-07-20 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
I remember that evening well! I was working as a ramp rat at JFKIA, loading food into SAS and Eastern galleys. We feasted on SAS marzipan moon landing replica cake that night. Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Curley McLain via M

[MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: OT Favorite beer by state

2019-07-30 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
Don't say "horse pee", say "Clydesdale Filtered". Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Curley McLain via Mercedes Sent: Monday, July 29, 2019 2:17 PM To: Mercedes_Discussion_List Cc: Curley McLain Subject: [MBZ] OT Favorite beer by st

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: OT Favorite beer by state

2019-07-30 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Yuengling - a cult classic - is right up there in terms of b**r I would > rather not ever drink again. > > On Tue, Jul 30, 2019 at 11:59 AM Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > Don't say &

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: OT Favorite beer by state

2019-07-30 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
I'm finding it hard to believe that none of you sophisticated lot have heard this before. Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of archer75--- via Mercedes Sent: Tuesday, July 30, 2019 11:00 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: arche...@e

Re: [MBZ] OT Favorite beer by state

2019-07-30 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
I love a great variety of beers from Oregon breweries. A few off the top of my head: Full Sail Rogue Deschutes McMenamin's A long time favorite In a classic Munich Lager style is Dos Equis Dark. Ironic that an excellent beer can be brewed in a country not known for safe drinking water. IMO th

Re: [MBZ] Dividend check coming for Rich -

2019-08-02 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
ICE detention facility? Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Floyd Thursby via Mercedes Sent: Friday, August 02, 2019 8:46 AM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: Floyd Thursby Subject: Re: [MBZ] Dividend check coming for Rich - That is a g

[MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: W123 FB Idiot(s)

2019-08-03 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
FaceBook Zucks! Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Clay Monroe via Mercedes Sent: Friday, August 02, 2019 4:32 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Clay Monroe Subject: Re: [MBZ] W123 FB Idiot(s) On a spiritual level these FB idiots

[MBZ] OT: Aviation Technology

2019-08-08 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
Recent patent activity raises questions about current military technology: < https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/29232/navys-advanced-aerospace-tech-boss-claims-key-ufo-patent-is-operable> Greg ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http

[MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: Way, way totally beyond OT: Lowering the price of guac

2019-08-13 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
AFAIK the oxy absorbent packets contain iron filings. I don't see how they would absorb ethylene. Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Curley McLain via Mercedes Sent: Tuesday, August 13, 2019 3:04 PM To: Andrew Strasfogel via Merced

Re: [MBZ] w123 battery box area rust

2019-08-20 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
There is a type of pop rivet that has sealant in them. I got some 1/4" ones that are designed for RV repair from a company that specializes in this: Vintage Trailer Supply. They call them Olympic Rivets. Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]

[MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: 220SE on BaT

2019-08-27 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
Congrats! Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Dan Penoff via Mercedes Sent: Tuesday, August 27, 2019 11:33 AM To: Okie Benz Cc: Dan Penoff Subject: Re: [MBZ] 220SE on BaT I nearly soiled myself. -D > On Aug 27, 2019, at 2:28 PM,

[MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: bio diesel

2019-08-28 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
IME biodiesel has good lubricating and solvent properties. I use B100 in my small parts cleaning bucket, it works quite well and is not as nasty as some of the chlorinated solvents. Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Randy Bennell

Re: [MBZ] bio-diesel again

2019-08-28 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
It's a Canadian trade name. CANola. Blame Canada! Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes Sent: Wednesday, August 28, 2019 1:08 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Andrew Strasfogel Subject: Re: [MBZ] bio-d

Re: [MBZ] Back In The Saddle...

2019-08-30 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
Liesl the Diesel? Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Kevin Kraly via Mercedes Sent: Thursday, August 29, 2019 3:30 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Kevin Kraly Subject: Re: [MBZ] Back In The Saddle... I love doing door checks to

[MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: Batten down those Benzes in Flahdah

2019-08-30 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
Hoping you all will be safe! Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Floyd Thursby via Mercedes Sent: Friday, August 30, 2019 6:53 AM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: Floyd Thursby Subject: Re: [MBZ] Batten down those Benzes in Flahdah 7.4

[MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: OT: Oh the temptation

2019-08-30 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
A long time back I was hitting the trap range pretty regular with my plain-Jane field grade Rem 870. I was standing next to a guy with a really nice Browning auto. I was hitting 22 or so out of 25 (pretty good for me, not much of a shotgunner), him not so much. At one point he comments ironicall

Re: [MBZ] Batten down those Benzes in Flahdah

2019-08-30 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
BHO lied! he said that he had stopped the sea from rising! Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes Sent: Friday, August 30, 2019 11:13 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Andrew Strasfogel Subject: Re: [MBZ

[MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: OT: Surprising crime statistic

2019-08-30 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
Just in case you thought this meant it is safe to walk around at night in DC: << The 2019 report also emphasized climate change, as well as cities’ ability to withstand environmental threats and intensifying natural disasters. >> << The District was ranked 23rd in the 2017 report. Experts attrib

Re: [MBZ] YASV -- Yet another satellite view

2019-09-05 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
Keeping fingers crossed for your safety! Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes Sent: Thursday, September 05, 2019 8:27 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Buggered Benzmail Subject: Re: [MBZ] YASV -- Yet

[MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: OT CyberPower UPS won't charge batteries

2019-09-06 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
Is there an opening into which you can fit a borescope? Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Max Dillon via Mercedes Sent: Friday, September 06, 2019 8:10 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Max Dillon Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT CyberPower

[MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: OT CyberPower UPS won't charge batteries

2019-09-06 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
That earns you an Attaboy! I find a guitar pick very good on small devices. Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Meade Dillon via Mercedes Sent: Friday, September 06, 2019 1:13 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Meade Dillon Subject:

[MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: Top Tier Diesel

2019-09-06 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
We have one in Vancouver, lotsa diesel trucks (and Benzes!) around here. Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Clay Monroe via Mercedes Sent: Friday, September 06, 2019 3:42 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Clay Monroe Subject: Re:

[MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: Top Tier Diesel

2019-09-06 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
Give them a call. IME their customer service is highly responsive. Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Dan Penoff via Mercedes Sent: Friday, September 06, 2019 4:27 PM To: Okie Benz Cc: Dan Penoff Subject: Re: [MBZ] Top Tier Diesel

[MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: Kirkland Optical, was Top Tier

2019-09-06 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
I have 2 sets of Costco frames: one Titanium and another Beryllium Copper that I bought from Costco more than 25 years ago. They have put new lenses in them many times! Another saving. Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Mitch Haley

Re: [MBZ] ML500 Fun

2019-09-07 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
Please share! Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Curley McLain via Mercedes Sent: Saturday, September 07, 2019 9:00 AM To: Dan Penoff via Mercedes Cc: Curley McLain Subject: Re: [MBZ] ML500 Fun My Gen U Wine MB cup holder will hol

[MBZ] ***SPAM*** OT: Prank

2019-09-07 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
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[MBZ] ***SPAM*** Gas Cap Problem

2019-09-07 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
I think one of you will know the answer: On my '02 ML 320 the gas cap locks, but does not unlock, whether done from the remote or the switch on the console. Is there a relay that is likely faulty? Anyone BT and DT? Greg ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To

[MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: ***SPAM*** Gas Cap Problem

2019-09-07 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
It looks like K24 might be the culprit. I'll see if I can swap one in to confirm. Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes Sent: Saturday, September 07, 2019 11:17 AM To: 'Mercedes Discussion List

Re: [MBZ] Gas Cap Problem

2019-09-07 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
No joy :-( Looks like a wiring issue. Replacing the actuator resulted in the same issue. Bah! Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes Sent: Saturday, September 07, 2019 12:35 PM To: 'Mercedes Discu

Re: [MBZ] Gas Cap Problem

2019-09-07 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
On 9/7/19 4:00 PM, Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes wrote: > No joy :-( > > Looks like a wiring issue. Replacing the actuator resulted in the same issue. > Bah! > > Greg > > -Original Message- > From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Greg

[MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: Gas Cap Problem

2019-09-07 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
aying the solenoid shaft with WD40? Sounds like it's just gone sticky and needs clean and lube. On Sat, Sep 7, 2019 at 1:19 PM Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Yes! > > -Original Message- > From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okie

[MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: Gas Cap Problem

2019-09-07 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
EDT, Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes wrote: >No joy :-( > >Looks like a wiring issue. Replacing the actuator resulted in the same >issue. Bah! > >Greg > >-Original Message- >From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Greg >Fiorentin

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: Gas Cap Problem

2019-09-08 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
Cap Problem If you use WD40, it might open this time, but not next time - try LPS-1 or Houdini --- On Sat, Sep 7, 2019 at 5:28 PM Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Thanks Grant. I'll give that a try. > > Greg > > -Original Mes

[MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: Gas Cap Problem

2019-09-08 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
urday, September 07, 2019 3:11 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: G Mann Subject: Re: [MBZ] Gas Cap Problem Did you try spraying the solenoid shaft with WD40? Sounds like it's just gone sticky and needs clean and lube. On Sat, Sep 7, 2019 at 1:19 PM Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebe

Re: [MBZ] Why I hate fakebook marketplace

2019-09-08 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
As do I, but I'm not as smart as some of you about this. I use NordVPN, a separate browser with only one tab open and never click on FB's suggestions. I also use the Signal app on my Android phone, and email from my own domain. I really don't know how effective my attempts are. What is your OpSe

[MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: So I went to the Costco Optical Department ...

2019-09-09 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
If I had that question I would call them and ask at the particular store you would use. On my exams they only measured IPD, but perhaps if that was a request? Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Mitch Haley via Mercedes Sent: Sunda

[MBZ] ***SPAM*** OT: American Kobe Beef!

2019-09-10 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
Snake River Ranch in Idaho has some deal to raise Wagyu beef. My neighborhood produce store carries it and had NY cuts on sale last week for a reasonable price. WOW! https://www.dropbox.com/sh/c3o9369qj5c9n1z/AAASER6TnuG-MnTvvB7DVhi0a?dl=0 Greg ___

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** OT: American Kobe Beef!

2019-09-10 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
: Tuesday, September 10, 2019 3:50 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: OK Don Subject: Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** OT: American Kobe Beef! Can you taste the difference vs. grass fed, non-anti-biotic'd beef? On Tue, Sep 10, 2019 at 5:47 PM Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.co

[MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: ***SPAM*** OT: American Kobe Beef!

2019-09-11 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
*** OT: American Kobe Beef! Out of curiosity, what do you consider a reasonable price? On Tue, Sep 10, 2019, 6:59 PM OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > It does look like it's 25-30% fat, but then, that's where the most flavor > is ... > > On Tue, Sep 10, 2019 at 5:56 PM Greg F

[MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: OT: American Kobe Beef!

2019-09-11 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
You nailed it Rick...their regular price was $25.99. Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Rick Knoble via Mercedes Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2019 6:17 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Rick Knoble Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: America

[MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: OT: American Kobe Beef!

2019-09-11 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
I had tried their frozen burgers before. Very tasty but rendered off a lot of fat. This was the first time I tried their steaks. I will hit them hard next time if they repeat that sale. Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Rick Knobl

[MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: OT: American Kobe Beef!

2019-09-11 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
cedes Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2019 9:22 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Craig Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: American Kobe Beef! On Wed, 11 Sep 2019 08:36:11 -0700 Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes wrote: > I had tried their frozen burgers before. Very tasty but rendered off a > lot of fat. T

[MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: ***SPAM*** RE: OT: American Kobe Beef!

2019-09-11 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
: American Kobe Beef! On Wed, 11 Sep 2019 09:32:22 -0700 Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes wrote: > The local store (Chuck's Produce) has a flyer that they post on their > web page. AFAIK they only have 2 stores, both in Vancouver, WA. IDK > what other outlets carry the beef. So you buy

[MBZ] OT: More Wagyu

2019-09-15 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
So this week Chuck's is having a sale on Wagyu Cross-Rib Roast, $7.99/lb. I'm not too familiar with the cut, but I read that it is similar to Chuck Roast in terms of flavor and texture. So I am wondering whether to try pressure cooking or sous-vide? Any of you have experience with cross-rib

[MBZ] ***SPAM*** '97 F250 7.3 Powerstroke Mystery Part

2019-09-16 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
Hi All: Checking under the hood on my truck I found a broken vacuum hose (?) to a device of unknown (to me) function. I'm thinking I might have some diesel return hose that might serve to join the broken ends together. Perhaps you can see from the image that the part is against the firewall

Re: [MBZ] OT: Google breaks Macs

2019-09-25 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
I have read that Brave browser has the Chromium engine but has been deFAANGed. Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Mitch Haley via Mercedes Sent: Wednesday, September 25, 2019 2:59 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Mitch Haley Subj

[MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: Weather

2019-10-02 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
We had a drier than normal year (Oct. thru Sept.) in the PNW, but a wetter Sept. Past couple of nights have been clear and cold, but mild temps are returning. The local weather nerd says that the Pinot Noir grapes still have some time to mature before it gets too wet and cold. -Original Mes

Re: [MBZ] New Michael Moore-backed doc[umentary] tackles alternative energy

2019-10-05 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
I have a couple on the Motor Home. Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes Sent: Saturday, October 05, 2019 10:38 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Andrew Strasfogel Subject: Re: [MBZ] New Michael Moore-b

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