Re: [MBZ] Snow Tires for Sale

2006-10-05 Thread LT Don
I wanted them twelve months ago, Walt, but the cost of shipping is a significant percentage of buying them locally. -- Proudly marching to the beat of a different kettle of fish.

Re: [MBZ] Knecht oil filters

2006-10-05 Thread LT Don
You are forgetting the list tradition. And that reminds me, what is the correct oil for my '77 240D? On 9/26/06, Rusty <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I think that this has been hashed over many times. -- Proudly marching to the beat of a different kettle of fish.

Re: [MBZ] Knecht oil filters

2006-10-05 Thread LT Don
I've been using Dollar General $.99/quart 30-weight stuff. Can I still start in the -20F winter temps? On 10/4/06, Loren Faeth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Don, the correct oil for your 240D is castor oil Put in 6.5 qts, then drink the last 0.5 qt. List tradition! BTW, did you go see the Blimp

Re: [MBZ] I'm back.......

2006-10-06 Thread LT Don
You were gone? On 10/5/06, Peter T. Arnold <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Return of prodigal son, glad to be back. Damn heart take a beating, keeps on ticking. Kindalike a Benz. Any one have a link for asource to buy auto paint? I need to paint a fender B-4 winter. -- Regards, Peter T. A

Re: [MBZ] I'm back.......

2006-10-06 Thread LT Don
A friend came by the office today. He is supervisor for the gov't-funded place that runs our buses. He is a long hair (below shoulder length but uses a rubber band), bearded Harley rider and is even more meek and mild than I am. His wife has an M.S. in nutrition stuff and runs the dietary departm

Re: [MBZ] I'm back.......

2006-10-06 Thread LT Don
I am enjoying life at the bottom of the food chain. I really don't miss meat -- but do still crave (and routinely consume) seafood and cheese. I was a 36 waist pushing 38, and now I am a baggy 36 waist drifting back to the 34s that I had packed away. I feel better and even considered taking up ru

Re: [MBZ] I'm back.......

2006-10-06 Thread LT Don
If it has/had lungs I don't eat it anymore. Six weeks into it and I'm not dead yet. As for the fish, I didn't kill them -- they were brought out of the water and they decided on their own to stop breathing. On 10/5/06, Frank Pembleton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: What do you mean you kno

Re: [MBZ] Wheel wanted

2006-10-06 Thread LT Don
Forget wheel. Send me the Porsche. D. On 10/5/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: This is most likely an exercise in futility, but as I'm leaving no stone unturned I need one restorable Porsche Fuchs wheel. This is a forged alloy wheel. Size: 8X16 ET 10.6. Porsche part

Re: [MBZ] I'm back.......

2006-10-06 Thread LT Don
f the other burners for me. But she is weakening. She is starting to enjoy the veg dishes I prepare. On 10/5/06, OK Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: You have a moral objection to burying the flesh of dead animals in your stomach? On 10/5/06, LT Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I

Re: [MBZ] I'm back.......

2006-10-06 Thread LT Don
ote: well I almost typed something only seen on banned LT Don wrote: > If it has/had lungs I don't eat it anymore. > > Six weeks into it and I'm not dead yet. > > As for the fish, I didn't kill them -- they were brought out of the water > and they decided o

Re: [MBZ] I'm back.......

2006-10-06 Thread LT Don
EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: but you dont get all your vitamins you would normally get from meat do you? LT Don wrote: > I guess so. I was a veggie for about five years during the late 70s and fell > prey to a ham sandwich during a ten our search that was supposed to be a two > hour trainer

Re: [MBZ] I'm back.......

2006-10-06 Thread LT Don
0/5/06, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: The okieQ is a carnivorous event. Love to see how you handle trying to sneek in some tofu or something. LT Don wrote: > Bad dog. > > And for what it is worth, I have no problem grillin' animal flesh for the > wife or whoever

Re: [MBZ] I'm back.......

2006-10-06 Thread LT Don
something! (My youngest daughter is a college student) D. On 10/5/06, Bob Rentfro <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: LT Don told us: "In fact, I shaved off the goatee. Wife says I look a decade younger but I sure don't feel it." I want to shave off something that will make

Re: [MBZ] I'm back.......

2006-10-06 Thread LT Don
I've lost about an inch in the waist. 36-DamnTight to 36-baggy. I don't do scales so don't know if I've actually dropped pounds. Last I checked I was 205 lbs. At 6'4" that is reasonable. I am prob'ly about 195/190 now but that is just a guess. Our bathroom has a big mirror -- installed by the pr

Re: [MBZ] RustyQ 2006 update

2006-10-08 Thread LT Don
Gary can help you study if you attend. What class is it, anatomy? On 10/8/06, Tarek Elshenawy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I mean its still up in the air, so ill keep you posted. Im pretty sure I have two tests the following Monday, plus I have a meeting at work at 7am... -- Proudly marching

Re: [MBZ] OT: continuing the British car thread

2006-10-09 Thread LT Don
One word -- Lucas. On 10/8/06, Steve MacSween <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: It's hard to imagine how the Brits lost their car industry, -- Proudly marching to the beat of a different kettle of fish.

Re: [MBZ] HELP MY KEYBOARD IS STUCK

2006-10-12 Thread LT Don
This would be funny were it not for the fact that I spent two years (being paid very well, I might add) doing computer support for a bank in Florida, working with folks as stupid as our friend is pretending to be.

Re: [MBZ] OT grammar corrections was: Modulator blues

2005-08-09 Thread LT Don
e or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > -- If we couldn't laugh we would all go insane. - LT Don 1977 Mercedes 240D (Slug) 1972 Honda CB-500K

Re: [MBZ] Sold a car, buyer never came to get it??????

2005-08-09 Thread LT Don
Relist the car. If the original buyer ever contacts you send his money back (minus the bee removal fee). On 8/8/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hello all, > I sold my 82 MB240D back in January of this year on e-bay. It was sold as > a parts car for a little over $100 and was

Re: [MBZ] OT A find

2005-08-09 Thread LT Don
capacitor. On 8/8/05, OK Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > You're moving a magnet through a coil (or the other way around) to generate > the electricity (in cse you ahdn't figured that out already). I don't > remember how they store the electricity. -- If we couldn't laugh we would all go insane

Re: [MBZ] Sold a car, buyer never came to get it??????

2005-08-09 Thread LT Don
Where is it located? On 8/8/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > In a message dated 8/8/2005 11:52:47 PM Eastern Daylight Time, > [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > > > Relist the car. If the original buyer ever contacts you send his money > back (minus the bee removal fee). > >

Re: [MBZ] OT A find

2005-08-09 Thread LT Don
f the class. On 8/8/05, John Robbins <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Would a cap hold a charge for 9 hours? > > On Mon, 8 Aug 2005, LT Don wrote: > > > capacitor. > > > > On 8/8/05, OK Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> You're moving a magn

Re: [MBZ] diesel prices

2005-08-09 Thread LT Don
Gas increased significantly (still a few pennies cheaper than diesel) and diesel stayed at $2.349. On 8/9/05, Rick Hawkins <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Folkes, > > I noticed something interesting here in North Georgia. A couple of > weeks ago, gas was costing about $2.21 and diesel $2.29. Sunday

Re: [MBZ] eBay #4567424013 my 240D

2005-08-09 Thread LT Don
The sort of personality that likes the 240D (such as mine) prefers to have as little power equipment as possible, since that is only one more item to break and need replacement. Or at least that is how I feel. On 8/9/05, andrew strasfogel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Good luck, though it seems a l

Re: [MBZ] Car advice

2005-08-09 Thread LT Don
Wouldn't Gary's 240D do the job and be fairly economical? On 8/9/05, Mathieu J. Cama <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Fellow Listers, > > A customer of mine is seeking a car to use for his traveling sales job. He > averages 60,000 miles/year. He was thinking of rebuilding a 300sd w126 for > this,

Re: [MBZ] diesel prices

2005-08-09 Thread LT Don
There goes YOUR security clearance! Even as you read this another page has already been added to your Permanent Record. On 8/9/05, andrew strasfogel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > And the other shoe will drop when they open up ANWR to > exploitation, er, exploration. -- If we couldn't laugh w

Re: [MBZ] eBay #4567424013 my 240D

2005-08-09 Thread LT Don
I am just trying to convince myself that I don't miss not having power windows, intermittent wipers (relay defective), sunroof, cruise control, a working central locking system, and a shutdown box that doesn't have a Swiss cheese diaphragm. On 8/9/05, andrew strasfogel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >

Re: [MBZ] preferred $5000 car? (kinda OT)

2005-08-09 Thread LT Don
Two words -- Honda Civic. My son, a year ago, freshly married and starting a job paying a salary that is more than I EVER earned per year (and I was mid-level military officer) chose a Honda Civic. Previous vehicle was an Acura Integra. He has NO regrets. Fun, amazingly roomy, economical, and re

Re: [MBZ] preferred $5000 car? (kinda OT)

2005-08-09 Thread LT Don
What was that figure on the Federal tax credit? On 8/9/05, Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > LT Don wrote: > > > > I tried to talk him into the hybraid, but engineer that he is he > > pulled out his slide rule, bounced cost against fuel prices (then), > &

Re: [MBZ] eBay #4567424013 my 240D

2005-08-10 Thread LT Don
A bit slow off the line, especially if the air conditioner is going, but fine after that. Cruises quite comfortably at 85 mph. On 8/9/05, Steve MacSween <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > LoL! Power EQUIPMENT? Does that include the engine? > > I have heard that automatic 240Ds are murder in traffic. >

Re: [MBZ] Stolen radio & broken glove box

2005-08-10 Thread LT Don
But I'll bet they left the hood star, the one thing they could sell on the street, didn't they?

Re: [MBZ] preferred $5000 car? (kinda OT)

2005-08-10 Thread LT Don
1:37 AM > Subject: Re: [MBZ] preferred $5000 car? (kinda OT) > > > > David Brodbeck wrote: > > > > > > LT Don wrote: > > > > Two words -- Honda Civic. > > > > > > If you can, take one for an extended drive before you decide to buy it. > > &

Re: [MBZ] preferred $5000 car? (kinda OT)

2005-08-11 Thread LT Don
You be right. On 8/10/05, Jeff Zedic <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > No it was an 86 Camrythey didn't start that line until 83 in North > America > > ___ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > For new parts see www.buymbparts.com > For repairs see www.old

Re: [MBZ] Stolen radio & broken glove box

2005-08-11 Thread LT Don
Then consider yourself lucky. On 8/10/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > They sure did. > > -- Original message -- > > > But I'll bet they left the hood star, the one thing they could sell on > > the street, didn't they? > > > > ___

Re: [MBZ] eBay #4567424013 my 240D

2005-08-11 Thread LT Don
You're forgetting that I grew up an hour south of you. Know the terrain well. On 8/10/05, Schisler, Gary <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > LT Don, try this: a/c on, start in D (second gear) AND on a steep hill > (welcome to Pittsburgh, PA). You can time it with a calendar. > &g

Re: [MBZ] preferred $5000 car? (kinda OT)

2005-08-11 Thread LT Don
That was a whole other marriage ago. On 8/11/05, andrew strasfogel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > If one of my cars threw a timing chain that ate the engine I wouldn't > be nearly as mellow about it, Don. >

Re: [MBZ] Special

2005-08-11 Thread LT Don
Would this by any chance be "from" a black 240D stick? On 8/11/05, Rusty Cullens <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Brand new R4 a/c compressor for your W123 or W126 diesel $150.00 > Brand new drier to go with it $31.00 > > Jump on it quick, this won't last long. > > > Rusty Cullens > BuyMBparts,

Re: [MBZ] clogged radiator?

2005-08-12 Thread LT Don
Call ArkieParts On 8/11/05, Luther Gulseth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I've got a turbo radiator you can have.for a nominal fee. > > -Original Message- > From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Aug 11, 2005 6:25 PM > To: Mercedes mailing list <[EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [MBZ] lies

2005-08-12 Thread LT Don
I think the Prez came to that conclusion. On 8/12/05, Gerald R. Flintrop <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > My guess is that's when SHE blew it. > > > > > Jerry Ö¿Ö -- If we couldn't laugh we would all go insane.

[MBZ] the cost of commuting

2005-08-12 Thread LT Don
Background -- I live less than a mile from my office. We are moving to a new building in a couple of months, but even then it won't be any more than two miles, easy bicycling or even walking distance. I put in a resume yesterday for a different job. Rather than being walking distance from my house

Re: [MBZ] Emergency Road Service: Small fuel leak

2005-08-12 Thread LT Don
I ran that way for months (maybe in excess of a year) before I fixed it. No danger other than maybe a small drop in mpg. On 8/12/05, Bill Gallagher <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Gents/Ladies: > Ready to go on a trip tomorrow and noticed a small fuel leak on the > hoses looping to/from the inje

Re: [MBZ] the cost of commuting

2005-08-12 Thread LT Don
But French fry oil is pretty cheap around these parts. ... I think that will be my next project (after fixing the damn'd shutdown box issue). On 8/12/05, David Brodbeck <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > andrew strasfogel wrote: > > Don, > > > > First of all, you've got to assume that the price of

Re: [MBZ] Emergency Road Service: Small fuel leak

2005-08-12 Thread LT Don
ng fuel?" > > They sell it for ~$12/meter at the MB dealer - Rusty et al. sell it > cheaper. Be sure to buy the #5 injector plug and replace that too. > > They last 15-20 years. Time to change all of them. > > On 8/12/05, LT Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I r

Re: [MBZ] diesel prices

2005-08-12 Thread LT Don
Can the invasion of Venezuela be too far in the distant future? (To be continued on Banned.) On 8/9/05, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > yep, I have a few select commments that are only appropriate on banned. > > redghost wrote: > > > We are headed to $3/gal here. > > > > Went

Re: [MBZ] Back on the 'net

2005-08-12 Thread LT Don
We need to set up a commune in WA. On 8/9/05, Zeitgeist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > David, please disregard what my good friend Clay wrote (he's not feeling > well) and welcome to the People's Republic of Cascadia. We aren't very > friendly, but we do tolerate a fair number of fine European mac

Re: [MBZ] Faulkner parody

2005-08-12 Thread LT Don
See ya at the 2006 elections, Sir. On 8/12/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Dieselvolk, > > Mis-underestimating W again, me thinks... > > > I think the Faulkner parody illuminating Bush's inner thoughts and > > inner circle is much funnier than all the stale Clinton jokes... a

Re: [MBZ] the cost of commuting

2005-08-13 Thread LT Don
This could be MORE stressful. It is an opening for a "Computer Technician" -- which probably means the entire IS dept in one person -- at a large hospital. Job asks for an A.S. degree and I have a B.S. degree, which might mean that the salary is structured accordingly (geared for the A.S.). On 8/

Re: [MBZ] Long lost "brother"

2005-08-13 Thread LT Don
Hard to hide a dead body in the back of a station wagon, though, unless you pretend to be a hearse. On 8/12/05, TimothyPilgrim <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > You're just jealous 'cause you're stuck with a trunk! :) > > Tim > 1982 300TD Moby > > On 8/12/05, Gabriel S. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >

Re: [MBZ] Another 540K on eBay ...

2005-08-13 Thread LT Don
Amazing ... no opening bid yet. On 8/12/05, Craig McCluskey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/872312_W0QQitemZ4567714074QQcategoryZ6315QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem > > ___ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > For new pa

Re: [MBZ] the cost of commuting

2005-08-13 Thread LT Don
t; frying. Also, they're more polite to you when you ask if they want to > give you their used oil. I've found that at the same mixture, our cars > run better on chinese than french fry oil. Just my lil reasearch. > Luther > > On Fri, 12 Aug 2005 17:36:31 -0500, LT Don

Re: [MBZ] the cost of commuting

2005-08-13 Thread LT Don
No, Luther. I will still be your friend. On 8/12/05, Luther Gulseth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > You're gonna quit playin with retards? -- If we couldn't laugh we would all go insane.

Re: [MBZ] Admin, please read

2005-08-13 Thread LT Don
Do you really think Kleb has the servers in his house? They're not even in the same state. On 8/12/05, Craig McCluskey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On Fri, 12 Aug 2005 22:07:07 -0500 "Kaleb C. Striplin" > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > In case anyone cares, the servers will be down for maintena

Re: [MBZ] Another 540K on eBay ...

2005-08-13 Thread LT Don
Oh, yea ... I am sure that thing will pull thru 3 foot snowdrifts better than a G-Class. On 8/12/05, OK Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > That's what you need to commute to the new job -- -- > > On 8/12/05, LT Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Amazing ... no ope

Re: [MBZ] Hot Rod Turbo 240D

2005-08-13 Thread LT Don
Not that bad looking except for the turbo. If I read correctly it is only 5000 miles into a new long block from a reputable place. On 8/13/05, RAH <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > This isn't factory is it? Russ H. > > http://cgi.ebay.com/Mercedes-Benz-200-Series-240D-T7287352040_W0QQitemZ45685

Re: [MBZ] 79 450SLC was parked too long

2006-10-14 Thread LT Don
That is exactly how my VW diesel looked when I stole it for $50. I am still trying to get the squirrel stuff and the mouse crap out of it. Those darn'd squirrels stuffed nuts in places too small for nuts to go. On 10/13/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: took this picture at the l

Re: [MBZ] FW: (no subject)

2006-10-17 Thread LT Don
Yep, that works for me, where there are four (maybe five) gas stations in the entire county! :-) On 10/16/06, Potter, Tom E <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: This might be something that you can use. -- Proudly marching to the beat of a different kettle of fish.

Re: [MBZ] New York Times graphic

2006-10-19 Thread LT Don
I used to live on that "big" island between Statue of Liberty and Manhattan. -- Proudly marching to the beat of a different kettle of fish.

Re: [MBZ] New York Times graphic

2006-10-19 Thread LT Don
Governors Island On 10/19/06, andrew strasfogel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I grew up in Manhattan but what island are you referring to, Don? On 10/19/06, LT Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I used to live on that "big" island between Statu

Re: [MBZ] TOTALLY OT: need lame Saab stuff

2006-10-24 Thread LT Don
I was about to say there is no such thing as lame Saab stuff, but then I saw you are driving a 900. Need to move back a couple of decades and get a 2 cycle Saab tank. Four speed on the column, grasping for 35 mph as you shift into 4th. Ah, those were the good old days. On 10/23/06, Sunil Hari <[

Re: [MBZ] Kettle, pot, black, this is getting old real quick

2006-10-24 Thread LT Don
This is like a pis ... er, a urinating contest between two guys with prostate problems. Lighten up, folks! Belongs on Banned, not Mercedes. D. -- Proudly marching to the beat of a different kettle of fish.

Re: [MBZ] OT: Zedic bound for the UK

2006-10-24 Thread LT Don
I have a 2nd cousin of my father living down on the southern end of the UK. Nice guy and sneaks a car-load of French wine across the pond once a year. EMail me off-list if you are interested (he is like about late 70s or early 80s!) and I will hook you up with contact info. Portsmouth perhaps? I'

Re: [MBZ] Kettle, pot, black, this is getting old real quick

2006-10-24 Thread LT Don
ing "stuff" to your door. You might just have to thank Luther for the stuff you buy at the grocery store. D. On 10/24/06, Rich Thomas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: They should ask their Mobil 1 or Amsoil distributor about Flomax! Err, wait... --R LT Don wrote: > This is li

Re: [MBZ] TOTALLY OT: need lame Saab stuff

2006-10-25 Thread LT Don
They were sort of like a 240D -- they could go fast, it just took a bit longer than "normal" to get fast. On 10/24/06, OK Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: A slight exaggeration - I remember them being as fast as a 1200cc bug. I think the flat rate for a complete engine overhaul, including R&R, wa

Re: [MBZ] Was: Kettle, pot, black -Now: Qualifications

2006-10-27 Thread LT Don
I can provide guidance -- you just entered MY field. Don www.genesisdevelopment.com B.A. Sacred Music B.S. Liberal Arts (Business/MIS) On 10/26/06, BillR <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Just about any doctorate [out of the sciences/engineering] is an admission of having a compulsive disorder of s

Re: [MBZ] Qualifications

2006-10-27 Thread LT Don
Careful, Jim -- you are starting to type like DanG. On 10/26/06, Jim Cathey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I [Zeitgeist] is really really smart. An unhealthy admiration of the crazy Finns? A penchant for buying and selling rolling blackberry farms? Evidence suggests otherwise! My wife thinks I'

Re: [MBZ] Americans... Remember to VOTE NEXT TUESDAY

2006-10-31 Thread LT Don
Psst ... here is a hint. Get to know the candidates. I don't mean just watch their ads but get to know them. Eat with them at a restaurant. Invite them into you home for a fund-raiser. Email them and reply to their reply. This works only at local (state) level but it works. You'd be amazed at how

Re: [MBZ] Americans... Remember to VOTE NEXT TUESDAY

2006-10-31 Thread LT Don
Yea, I did that too. On 10/30/06, David Brodbeck <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: LT Don wrote: > Psst ... here is a hint. Get to know the candidates. I don't mean just watch > their ads but get to know them. Eat with them at a restaurant. Invite them > into you home for a fun

Re: [MBZ] Americans... Remember to VOTE NEXT TUESDAY

2006-10-31 Thread LT Don
I know I am only talking state level here, but I've come to know each of the candidates in our election. I've studied the voting records. That is why I am trying to put a Senator back into office and trying to move a House guy out of office. On 10/30/06, V Layton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I ac

Re: [MBZ] OT, banking

2006-11-01 Thread LT Don
I spent two years doing internal-customer computer support for Barnett Bank out of a cubicle in Jacksonville FL. Does that count? On 10/31/06, Kaleb C. Striplin, Cox Auto Trader <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Anybody here in the banking business or know about it? If so, email me offlist ([EMAIL PR

Re: [MBZ] 2 Studded Snow Tires (P197/70 R 14) $40

2006-11-13 Thread LT Don
Good tires, shipping is a killer. Almost purchased them myself a year ago. On 11/13/06, Marshall Booth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Walt Lasher wrote: > Snow Tires for Sale: > 2 studded snow tires for sale Cooper Weather master S/T P197/70 R 14 M/S > Tires have 96% original tread almost new. > Th

Re: [MBZ] Glasses

2006-11-29 Thread LT Don
I understand we are talking apples and oranges here, but I have been extremely happy with the results from going to the local "vision center" at the WalMart in Fort Dodge IA -- for contacts. The doctor there is great -- he gets you as close as he can for the prescription, gives you a pair to try,

Re: [MBZ] Glasses

2006-12-01 Thread LT Don
At the risk of sounding like a smart-ass, have you guys tried contact lenses? I remove/replace mine religiously every six to twelve weeks (the clue to change is when things start looking like I am looking thru plastic wrap). And for those of "our" generation, there are bi-focal contact lenses tha

Re: [MBZ] Glasses

2006-12-01 Thread LT Don
. Perhaps it is because my first wife was from Maine, but I have that tight-wad New England sort of stuff now ingrained. I refuse to throw away a good contact lens unless it is ripped. Or so Doctor said, and I trust her. On 11/30/06, Bob Rentfro <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: LT Don typed: "A s

Re: [MBZ] In need of a new rig

2006-12-02 Thread LT Don
Send me "ugly" W123. On 12/2/06, Zeitgeist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I'm testing the waters to see if I can locate a suitable replacement for my wife's reliable but aging and ugly W123. Criteria: I'd like to find something a bit newer and with some safety equipment, like ABS and airbags. Ad

Re: [MBZ] In need of a new rig

2006-12-03 Thread LT Don
Only if you throw in the VW bus. On 12/2/06, Zeitgeist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Send me $1.2k and ugly W123 is yours. -- Most men want to spend time in the garage. As for me, I'd much rather be in the kitchen -- cooking, not eating.

Re: [MBZ] Posted my wagon to eBay

2006-12-05 Thread LT Don
The Texas inspection sticker is a nice touch (for a Canadian vehicle). On 12/5/06, TimothyPilgrim <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Please don't laugh, I'm new at this eBay thing. http://tinyurl.com/y6t23f Tim 1982 300TD Moby (for sale) 1991 300TE 4Matic Beulah _

Re: [MBZ] Red dash light for Battery is staying on

2006-12-06 Thread LT Don
I disagree -- I had my car definitely NOT start after having the lose belt, because the battery didn't have enough juice in it. On 12/5/06, Michael Hall <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Move south, its warmer there. Red Batt light indicates a faulty charging system, probably a voltage regulator. Yo

Re: [MBZ] Red dash light for Battery is staying on

2006-12-06 Thread LT Don
Ok. I shall disregard my military specialty in electronics. I am sure you guys are correct. On 12/5/06, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: As I said, your alternator is shot. MICHAEL ESH wrote: > Update: > Got the car started and the light goes out while it is running. I haven't >

Re: [MBZ] Red dash light for Battery is staying on

2006-12-06 Thread LT Don
belt before buying a new alternator, because that was a problem I had last winter: belt loose, alternator doesn't turn right, battery doesn't charge, you can't start suddenly. On 12/5/06, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: huh? LT Don wrote: > Ok. I shall disre

Re: [MBZ] Ritter vs Stern

2006-12-07 Thread LT Don
Someone is definitely going to Hell for posting something like that. On 12/6/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Here's a post from the Ritter list taking His Eminence to task. Question is, will it be Ritter or VanCleef that kicks the poster off? < -- Most men want to spend t

Re: [MBZ] Ritter vs Stern

2006-12-08 Thread LT Don
There for a moment I thought Marshall had hacked Hurst's email account. Scary thought -- Cartman is the victim of identity theft and Mr. Garrison (minus the sex change stuff) is the perpetrator. D. On 12/7/06, Gary Hurst <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: your analysis is spot on here as far as i

Re: [MBZ] Wind Chill (was Block Heater)

2006-12-08 Thread LT Don
I was about to say that Marshall settled this for me last winter, but I see that he has settled it again in 2006. But I do challenge him on one point -- given sufficiently low temps (not seen normally seen in PA but commonly seen in northwest IA) wind chill continues to matter, because it determi

Re: [MBZ] Ritter vs Stern

2006-12-08 Thread LT Don
You have an agent? On 12/7/06, Gary Hurst <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: y'know, after taxes and paying my agent and the ex wife, it just doesn't go very far! On 12/7/06, Jeff Zedic <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I would've thought yu made enough by being the model for Pizza the Hut in > Spaceballs

Re: [MBZ] Wind Chill (was Block Heater)

2006-12-08 Thread LT Don
s). I think my 240D will be a Garage Queen during the salt season. On 12/7/06, Marshall Booth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: LT Don wrote: > I was about to say that Marshall settled this for me last winter, but I see > that he has settled it again in 2006. > > But I do challenge him o

Re: [MBZ] Ritter vs Stern

2006-12-08 Thread LT Don
Have you filed a claim for SSDI or SSI? On 12/7/06, Gary Hurst <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: i'm just pissed off i don't get paid for it i'm as much a freak and cripple as the next guy. where MY money?? On 12/7/06, Jeff Zedic <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > your analysis is spot on here as far a

Re: [MBZ] Ritter vs Stern

2006-12-08 Thread LT Don
Dope? I'm the dope here? On 12/7/06, Gary Hurst <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: well, yeah, you can't be in the movies without an agent. dope! On 12/7/06, LT Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > You have an agent? > > On 12/7/06, Gary Hurst <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> w

Re: [MBZ] Okie Benz trip

2006-12-11 Thread LT Don
Want to trade my 38 mpg 240D for your 126? On 12/10/06, OK Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Yes - OR or WA (or both) this summer. The question then becomes, the 124 at 33 mpg., or the 126 at 26 mpg Decisions, decisions! On 12/10/06, Craig McCluskey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On Sun, 10 Dec

Re: [MBZ] 240D Battery

2006-12-13 Thread LT Don
http://www.interstatebatteries.com/estore/search.asp?details=1&mscssid=95NTUH3XEPMX9PSCC8NNGXTM4KVL0374&N=21+4294574607+2147384763+4294574568&part_number=MTP%2D93&part_desc=Mega%2DTron+Plus+%2D+85+Months+%2D+850+CCA&Nu=Part+Number&Ns=product+Type%7C0%7C%7CRank%7C1&js=1 850 CCA is what you want. I

Re: [MBZ] B1 gear up

2006-12-24 Thread LT Don
Very old news. Stuff happen, right? Bust NATOPS, bust a plane. On 12/23/06, wilton strickland <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Did I miss a B1 gear up landing? Where? When? Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.b

Re: [MBZ] Christmas greetings from the Antipodes

2006-12-24 Thread LT Don
Damn'd time zones keep interfering with The Flat Earth Society, don't they? On 12/23/06, Euan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: It's the evening of Christmas Eve here in the colonies. I hope you guys (and gals) have a very relaxing Christmas with your families. And thanks for all the fine advice rec

Re: [MBZ] license plate fun

2006-12-27 Thread LT Don
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Re: [MBZ] Fuck?

2006-12-28 Thread LT Don
The expletive is permitted on a non-Banned list under the circumstances. Hey, I say worse than that to myself when I look in the mirror at 6:45 am every morning! (Yes, I keep the same routine even on weekends.) D. On 12/27/06, Dwight E. Giles, Jr <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Well Tim, Regardle

Re: [MBZ] F*ck?

2006-12-29 Thread LT Don
You came out of the closet? Regina found some poofy shirts at WalMart? On 12/28/06, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: you are, what do they call it, pooferated. -- I'm a man but I can change if I have to ... I guess.

Re: [MBZ] Instead of purge?

2006-12-29 Thread LT Don
I used it to fill the fuel filter on my VW diesel about a month ago. Smoothed things right out, just like diesel purge does. Good stuff. On 12/27/06, andrew strasfogel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I'm surprised Marshall hasn't come down HARD on anyone using a non-MB approved additive. --

Re: [MBZ] ADMIN, foul language

2006-12-30 Thread LT Don
Tim: I still don't understand why you are using digest rather than GMail. No, no, no, ... please, not a new thread, just my comment. D On 12/28/06, TimothyPilgrim <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Thank-you oh benevolent one. People - just rename the subject, eh? Mind you, on the digest, it sure

Re: [MBZ] 123 deisel problem

2006-12-31 Thread LT Don
We really do need a Wiki or an FAQ. Marshall? On 12/29/06, Lamsa Building <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I have a problem with my 1981 123 deisel not turning off when the key is turned. This happened all of a sudden. About the same time my door locks also stopped working. Looking for any inform

Re: [MBZ] Bob Hoover

2007-01-02 Thread LT Don
That is one crazy Mo'! On 1/1/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=acevFbpMXtM ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] T

Re: [MBZ] OT - lost baggage fiasco

2007-01-04 Thread LT Don
You live in DC, Andrew. What do you expect? And don't tell me I don't understand: I worked there for a decade. Check the pawn shops on the south side of town. You will find your stuff. D. On 1/3/07, andrew strasfogel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I need some collective wisdom to help us deal wi

Re: [MBZ] how the mighty have fallen

2007-01-04 Thread LT Don
You guys still feeding him $$$ or is this free advertising -- sort of a payback for past sins? On 1/3/07, Gary Hurst <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: that's crystal, dude. pay attention well, i see dickie restored his domain. -- I'm a man but I can change if I have to ... I guess.

Re: [MBZ] Wash Your cars! was Re: RustyQ 2006 Pictures

2007-01-04 Thread LT Don
I've seen your fleet. You wash a car when it rains or when Regina 'asks' you to. The cylinder head on my 240D is cleaner than most of your rides! On 1/3/07, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: well my car just drove 800+ miles thru the rain, I was not in the mood to wash it. --

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