[MBZ] 240D Cabriolet Motors, Raleigh

2015-12-18 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Son says they're asking 5500. http://www.cabrioletmotors.com/mobile/mImagesAll.aspx?cmb=0%7C257372218%7C250381 Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http

Re: [MBZ] Throttle Body Harness Rewire

2015-12-17 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
'Nother ATTABOY! Wilton - Original Message - From: "Dan Penoff via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes List" Cc: "Dan Penoff" Sent: Thursday, December 17, 2015 6:52 PM Subject: [MBZ] Throttle Body Harness Rewire 1994 S420 started acting up earlier this week, throwing idle controller codes an

Re: [MBZ] Kirk WAS:He Dissed da BUFF

2015-12-16 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
CAPT capitalized, 'cause he's a REAL captain? ;<) Wilton - Original Message - From: "Meade Dillon via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Meade Dillon" Sent: Wednesday, December 16, 2015 10:45 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Kirk WAS:He Dissed da BUFF CAPT James Kirk is already

Re: [MBZ] 300sdl overheating: Peter

2015-12-16 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
BS! Wilton - Original Message - From: "Rich Thomas via Mercedes" To: Cc: "Rich Thomas" Sent: Wednesday, December 16, 2015 10:43 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 300sdl overheating: Peter BTW yesterday on my FB feed I got an advert for URO parts for Mercedes. It was touting how great they w

Re: [MBZ] OT: He Dissed da BUFF

2015-12-16 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Yep. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Mitch Haley via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Mitch Haley" Sent: Tuesday, December 15, 2015 11:22 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: He Dissed da BUFF On December 15, 2015 at 11:01 PM Curly McLain via Mercedes wrote: >Just hear

Re: [MBZ] OT: He Dissed da BUFF

2015-12-15 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
H models in use now were built in '62/'63. Wilton - Original Message - From: "WILTON via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "WILTON" Sent: Tuesday, December 15, 2015 10:51 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: He Dissed da BUFF Well, it is

Re: [MBZ] OT: He Dissed da BUFF

2015-12-15 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Well, it is from Truman era; first flight was April 15, 1952. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes" To: "'Mercedes Discussion List'" Cc: "Greg Fiorentino" Sent: Tuesday, December 15, 2015 10:20 PM Subject: [MBZ] OT: He Dissed da BUFF Just heard Jeb talk

Re: [MBZ] Surprising change in fuel economy - 1983 300TD

2015-12-14 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Yep. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Andrew Strasfogel" Sent: Monday, December 14, 2015 12:21 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Surprising change in fuel economy - 1983 300TD Average fuel economy improved, but there was p

Re: [MBZ] Surprising change in fuel economy - 1983 300TD

2015-12-14 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
And comin' down hill on the way back. Look at da map - NYC is up; DC is down. Headwind goin'; tailwind comin' back? Wilton - Original Message - From: "Rich Thomas via Mercedes" To: Cc: "Rich Thomas" Sent: Monday, December 14, 2015 11:39 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Surprising change in

Re: [MBZ] Here's Your Chance, Wilton!

2015-12-13 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Mighty tempting. Wilt - Original Message - From: "Dan Penoff via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes List" Cc: "Dan Penoff" Sent: Sunday, December 13, 2015 1:34 PM Subject: [MBZ] Here's Your Chance, Wilton! Somewhere close to me: http://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto/5358263548.html

Re: [MBZ] 300SDL radiators

2015-12-13 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Yep; 'was greatly disappointed when my '91 350SDL crapped out - the best driving, best riding car I've seen. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Peter Frederick via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Peter Frederick" Sent: Sunday, December 13, 2015 11:34 AM Subject: Re: [

Re: [MBZ] Growin up farmer #1

2015-12-13 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
ATTABOYS! Good trainin'! Wilton - Original Message - From: "Curly McLain via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Curly McLain" <126die...@gmail.com> Sent: Sunday, December 13, 2015 10:14 AM Subject: [MBZ] Growin up farmer #1 Hum... This was queued Nov 2 but never went o

Re: [MBZ] OT: Computer and the Airliner

2015-12-12 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
OK Don" Sent: Saturday, December 12, 2015 5:42 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Computer and the Airliner Even if it's not a crash, you fly it to a full stop - so you can use the airplane again. On Sat, Dec 12, 2015 at 3:30 PM, WILTON via Mercedes wrote: Yep. Wilton - Original M

Re: [MBZ] OT: Computer and the Airliner

2015-12-12 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
ow bad the crash. On Sat, Dec 12, 2015 at 11:26 AM, WILTON via Mercedes wrote: No matter how "bad" things get, or to keep 'em from getting "bad," ya gotta continue to fly the airplane. Wilton - Original Message - From: "G Mann via Mercedes" <

Re: [MBZ] OT: Computer and the Airliner

2015-12-12 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
No matter how "bad" things get, or to keep 'em from getting "bad," ya gotta continue to fly the airplane. Wilton - Original Message - From: "G Mann via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "G Mann" Sent: Saturday, December 12, 2015 10:49 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Computer a

Re: [MBZ] 300sdl overheating

2015-12-12 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
ATTABOY! Wilton - Original Message - From: "Peter Frederick via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Peter Frederick" Sent: Saturday, December 12, 2015 10:18 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 300sdl overheating To fill it properly: Fill coolant tank, then squeeze upper radiator hos

[MBZ] Fw: Pol Theatre

2015-12-10 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
That's "Nazziesque." ;<) Wilton - Original Message - From: "WILTON" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Thursday, December 10, 2015 2:17 PM Subject: Pol Theatre Lotta the Trumpcrap sounds Naziezque - 'reminds me of Hitler in late 30's, early 40's - 'scares the Hell outa me.

[MBZ] Pol Theatre

2015-12-10 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Lotta the Trumpcrap sounds Naziezque - 'reminds me of Hitler in late 30's, early 40's - 'scares the Hell outa me. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Dan Penoff via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Dan Penoff" Sent: Thursday, December 10, 2015 1:55 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ]

Re: [MBZ] OT: Woodpecker siting

2015-12-10 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
'Dispatched several pigeons with my Crossman several years ago. Haven't needed to for few years now; maybe I got enough of 'em that they don't call this "home" any more. Because of my shaky hands, SWMBO was amazed that I could hit 'em so well from out in the yard as they perched way up on edge

Re: [MBZ] 25% harbor freight

2015-12-10 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
I read 'em. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Rick Knoble via Mercedes" To: "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" Cc: "Rick Knoble" Sent: Wednesday, December 09, 2015 11:47 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 25% harbor freight Me too. I sent it about 4 this afternoon. I'm beginning to think nobody

Re: [MBZ] OT: Woodpecker siting

2015-12-09 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
So, a plastic spider is OK, but a plastic snake or owl is not? ;<) 'Hope the spider "gets" 'im. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Andrew Strasfogel" Sent: Wednesday, December 09, 2015 11:57 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] O

Re: [MBZ] OT - main water shutoff valve tools?

2015-12-09 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
They're available at hardware stores such as Lowes (chain) around here (NC). How deep in the ground is the valve? Your local stores likely have them of appropriate length(s) for your area. I had one made years ago; then saw them in the store. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Rand

Re: [MBZ] Problems with 1982 240D/3.0

2015-12-08 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Oh! Wilton - Original Message - From: "Craig via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Craig" Sent: Tuesday, December 08, 2015 8:06 PM Subject: [MBZ] Problems with 1982 240D/3.0 The clunking in the rear got much worse today, so I snapped a picture of the left lower sh

Re: [MBZ] Fw: OT: Woodpecker siting

2015-12-08 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
And you can narrate it. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Craig via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Craig" Sent: Tuesday, December 08, 2015 5:26 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Fw: OT: Woodpecker siting On Tue, 8 Dec 2015 16:23:09 -0500 Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:

Re: [MBZ] OT: Woodpecker siting

2015-12-08 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Well, years ago I dispatched one nicely with a pellet gun from inside the attic while it was perched in the hole it had pecked and gazing outward. Pellet zipped thru the pest and the hole very nicely; even made it fall outward, so I didn't hafta cross attic to fetch 'im. 'Buried 'im where it f

[MBZ] Fw: OT: Woodpecker siting

2015-12-08 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
kes are considered tacky around here. However, if you have a live owl you could lend me that would be great, Wilton. The bird can use Scout to navigate from SC to my house. I'll return it when the job is done. ;) On Tue, Dec 8, 2015 at 11:17 AM, WILTON via Mercedes wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Poos needs this, or Max needs this

2015-12-08 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Congrats to the gator. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Rich Thomas via Mercedes" To: Cc: "Rich Thomas" Sent: Tuesday, December 08, 2015 11:54 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Poos needs this, or Max needs this OK how about this http://news.yahoo.com/suspected-burglar-killed-by-alligator

Re: [MBZ] OT: Woodpecker siting

2015-12-08 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Yep, the noise and vibrations are amazing when they go to FULL AUTO. 'Seems even more so when it's only few feet above your head at about 0700 on a Saturday. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Andrew Strasfogel"

Re: [MBZ] OT: Woodpecker siting

2015-12-08 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Plastic snake or owl nearby? Wilton - Original Message - From: "Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Andrew Strasfogel" Sent: Tuesday, December 08, 2015 10:17 AM Subject: [MBZ] OT: Woodpecker siting A downy (?) woodpecker is brazenly pecking a hole

Re: [MBZ] OT 74 Years

2015-12-07 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
ATTABOY! 'Hope the trip goes well. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Randy Bennell via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Randy Bennell" Sent: Monday, December 07, 2015 3:40 PM Subject: [MBZ] OT 74 Years Since the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. Going to HI in Jan.

Re: [MBZ] San Bernardino

2015-12-07 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Yep. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Rick Knoble via Mercedes" To: "Scott Ritchey via Mercedes" Cc: "Rick Knoble" Sent: Monday, December 07, 2015 1:00 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] San Bernardino Scott writes: ‎War is serious business. If you >aren't serious, don't consider it. Th

Re: [MBZ] San Bernardino

2015-12-07 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Amen. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Scott Ritchey via Mercedes" To: "'Mercedes Discussion List'" Cc: "Scott Ritchey" Sent: Sunday, December 06, 2015 11:55 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] San Bernardino War is serious business. If you aren't serious, don't consider it. The first step

Re: [MBZ] B-52

2015-12-07 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
On that day in April, 1952, a month before I graduated from high school, when I saw an article and photo about the first flight of a B-52, little did I think that it would become such a large part of my life or that, a little more than 20 years later, I would use them to help end a war. Wilton

Re: [MBZ] San Bernardino

2015-12-06 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
I doubt that Congress will do anything that POTUS asks. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Max Dillon via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Max Dillon" Sent: Sunday, December 06, 2015 9:11 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] San Bernardino Nope, "Vietnam syndrome". Incremental incr

[MBZ] Fw: B-52

2015-12-06 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
BTW, in 1964 I was in a meeting with Gen. Thomas Power, CINCSAC, when he stated, "If we do not hurry to design, build and put into service a replacement for the B-52, we may have to use the G and H models on into the '80's." Wilton - Original Message - From: Rick Hawkins Java To

Re: [MBZ] Fuel pump funnies

2015-12-06 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
ATTABOY! Wilton - Original Message - From: "Peter Frederick via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Peter Frederick" Sent: Sunday, December 06, 2015 8:31 PM Subject: [MBZ] Fuel pump funnies Replaced the rear fuel pump on the TE this evening, I've been putting it off si

Re: [MBZ] San Bernardino

2015-12-06 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
BTW, 'read somewhere in last coupla days. B-52's being considered for ISIS - a year or more overdue. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Meade Dillon via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Meade Dillon" Sent: Sunday, December 06, 2015 6:09 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] San Berna

Re: [MBZ] B-52

2015-12-06 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
, many times the enemy will decide they don't want to fight and flee." ----- Max Charleston SC On Sun, Dec 6, 2015 at 5:52 PM, WILTON via Mercedes wrote: After political restraints were finally removed from B-52 activity over N. Vietnam on 18 Dec 72, it took less than 1

Re: [MBZ] B-52

2015-12-06 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
After political restraints were finally removed from B-52 activity over N. Vietnam on 18 Dec 72, it took less than 11 days for B-52's to force N. Vietnam to beg to sign an agreement, something they were reluctant to do during the previous 15 years or so of our involvement. Everybody signed, "w

Re: [MBZ] Fw: B-52

2015-12-06 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
used vac tube + electro/mechanical computers; G & H model B-52's used transistor-based computers until about 1983, when major mod to chip-based systems were installed. H's used the 1983 computers until just recently. Wilton - Original Message ---- From: "WILTON via

Re: [MBZ] B-52

2015-12-06 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
No, merely very powerful turbojets. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Rich Thomas via Mercedes" To: Cc: "Rich Thomas" Sent: Sunday, December 06, 2015 12:18 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] B-52 "the even faster B-70 (spewed highly toxic exhaust)." Was this a nuclear fission engine? --R

Re: [MBZ] Fw: B-52

2015-12-06 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
lks think "computers" started in about 1982... -Curt From: WILTON via Mercedes To: mercedes list Cc: WILTON Sent: Sunday, December 6, 2015 10:58 AM Subject: [MBZ] Fw: B-52 - Original Message - From: WILTON To: Rick Hawkins Java Sent: Sunday, December 06, 2015 10:5

[MBZ] Fw: B-52

2015-12-06 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
- Original Message - From: WILTON To: Rick Hawkins Java Sent: Sunday, December 06, 2015 10:51 AM Subject: Re: B-52 Yep, an awesome airplane. Several places in this article mention the B-52 as "now having computers." Here's a little correction: B-52's have ALWAYS had computers -

Re: [MBZ] San Bernardino

2015-12-05 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Or the eyebrows that had been plucked (or shaved) in the middle were reemerging when the photo was taken. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Rich Thomas via Mercedes" To: Cc: "Rich Thomas" Sent: Saturday, December 05, 2015 6:09 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] San Bernardino There was some

Re: [MBZ] FedEx Ape-like Package Handling

2015-12-05 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
My 124 front struts and ball joints came via UPS motor freight from CA. Outer box was ragged with several holes in it and a top flap hanging open and torn. Small packages of nuts and washers for struts were bouncing around loose in the bigger box because of holes in the individual strut boxes.

Re: [MBZ] Max and I go knackering

2015-12-05 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
'Nother ATTABOY! Mount those horns on the front fenders of Rich's SDL. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Max Dillon via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Max Dillon" Sent: Saturday, December 05, 2015 5:46 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Max and I go knackering Yes, a glorious

Re: [MBZ] Max and I go knackering

2015-12-05 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
ATTABOY for being a scrounger first class. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Rich Thomas via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Rich Thomas" Sent: Saturday, December 05, 2015 5:08 PM Subject: [MBZ] Max and I go knackering Max and I went to the local LKQ today to pick s

Re: [MBZ] More okie wiring adventures

2015-12-05 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
ATTABOY! Hope it continues to go well. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" To: Cc: "Kaleb C. Striplin" Sent: Saturday, December 05, 2015 5:03 PM Subject: [MBZ] More okie wiring adventures Well I got the remainder of the wires ran to the hot tub and

Re: [MBZ] All It Needs is a "Tun Up".

2015-12-05 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
And 4-wheel drive? Really? Wilton - Original Message - From: "Bob Rentfro via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Bob Rentfro" Sent: Saturday, December 05, 2015 12:50 PM Subject: [MBZ] All It Needs is a "Tun Up". Another random one... https://phoenix.craigslist.org/wv

Re: [MBZ] All It Needs is a "Tun Up".

2015-12-05 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
An '86 123? Really? Wilton - Original Message - From: "Bob Rentfro via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Bob Rentfro" Sent: Saturday, December 05, 2015 12:50 PM Subject: [MBZ] All It Needs is a "Tun Up". Another random one... https://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/cto/5

Re: [MBZ] San Bernardino

2015-12-04 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
This one found wife online in Saudi Arabia and traveled there to meet and "collect" her, didn't he? Wilton - Original Message - From: "archer75--- via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: Sent: Friday, December 04, 2015 2:38 PM Subject: [MBZ] San Bernardino Farook, the Sa

Re: [MBZ] Nice USB Accessory

2015-12-04 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Heat. The magnetic field rising and falling across the transformer coils creates heat. Mag field is there in regular outlet, too, but it's not as strong and as concentrated as in transformer coils - lotta conductors "stacked" together. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Curt Raymon

Re: [MBZ] Nice USB Accessory

2015-12-04 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
"switching" meaning the trasnsforming function is turned OFF when unit being charged is unplugged? Wilton - Original Message - From: "Dan Penoff via Mercedes" To: "Mitch Haley" ; "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Dan Penoff" Sent: Friday, December 04, 2015 6:39 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ]

Re: [MBZ] Nice USB Accessory

2015-12-04 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Ya don't get somethin' for nothin' - ya makes da heat with magnetic field rising and falling - ya pays for it. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Mitch Haley via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Mitch Haley" Sent: Friday, December 04, 2015 3:25 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Ni

Re: [MBZ] 5th gear drivel

2015-12-04 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
She SHOULD feel "awful" for treating that fine specimen like that. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Curly McLain via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Curly McLain" <126die...@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, December 03, 2015 9:47 PM Subject: [MBZ] 5th gear drivel Only 1

[MBZ] Fw: Ball joints & struts

2015-12-04 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
From: Andrew Strasfogel To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: WILTON Sent: Friday, December 04, 2015 1:14 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Ball joints & struts Not to pry, but what was the cost of the 1) labor and 2) parts for this job? I lied - I DID pry. Oh well, :( On Fri, Dec 4, 2015 at

[MBZ] Ball joints & struts

2015-12-04 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Indie replaced lower ball joints and front shocks/struts on my '87 300D (145 kmi) yesterday. Wow! What a difference! Been creaking, squeaking and rattling for 2 or 3 months. Sure feels better - nice and quiet and smooth now. Wilton ___ http://www.okieben

Re: [MBZ] After a long night of hookers and blow, and some heroin, i post this ad.

2015-12-03 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
As youse guys may have noticed, I often respond, "Crazy as Hell." This time, it's, "Idiot." Wilton - Original Message - From: "Dan Penoff via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Dan Penoff" Sent: Thursday, December 03, 2015 10:27 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] After a long night

Re: [MBZ] New Sources for parts

2015-12-02 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Ummhmm. Wilt - Original Message - From: "Rich Thomas via Mercedes" To: Cc: "Rich Thomas" Sent: Wednesday, December 02, 2015 3:49 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] New Sources for parts There's a guy named Trent in the Chicago area that can get you a good deal. --R On 12/2/15 3:44 PM,

Re: [MBZ] Family fun - was: New Neighbors

2015-12-02 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
My SWMBO is a McGregor. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Randy Bennell via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Randy Bennell" Sent: Wednesday, December 02, 2015 11:55 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Family fun - was: New Neighbors On 02/12/2015 10:50 AM, G Mann via Mercedes wro

Re: [MBZ] Family fun - was: New Neighbors

2015-12-01 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
And I was ROTFLMAO. ;<) Wilton - Original Message - From: "Randy Bennell via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Randy Bennell" Sent: Tuesday, December 01, 2015 4:52 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Family fun - was: New Neighbors On 01/12/2015 3

Re: [MBZ] Family fun - was: New Neighbors

2015-12-01 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Englais avec sous-titres Francaise. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Randy Bennell via Mercedes" To: "Curt Raymond" ; "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Randy Bennell" Sent: Tuesday, December 01, 2015 4:48 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Family fun - was: New Neighbors On 01/12/2015 3:38 PM

Re: [MBZ] Family fun - was: New Neighbors

2015-12-01 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Reminds me: Check the 1992 movie, "My Cousin Vinny," in which defense attorney, Joe Pesci, is jailed for contempt of court for his choice of dress in Alabama court. ;<) Or was he merely threatened with contempt? 'Don't remember. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Randy Bennell

Re: [MBZ] Calculators

2015-12-01 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Don't see a K&E log log duplex decitrig on the list. One here in my desk drawer with several air navigation/piloting computers/calculators. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Mountain Man via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Mountain Man" Sent: Tuesday, December 01, 2

Re: [MBZ] Calculators

2015-12-01 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Or is that rousy? Wilton - Original Message - From: "Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Andrew Strasfogel" Sent: Tuesday, December 01, 2015 9:24 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Calculators Sounds like (lousy) fiction to me. On Tue, Dec 1, 2015 at 9:08 AM,

Re: [MBZ] Calculators

2015-12-01 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Keep it going, keep it going! Wilton - Original Message - From: "Rich Thomas via Mercedes" To: Cc: "Rich Thomas" Sent: Tuesday, December 01, 2015 9:08 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Calculators I don't like the slant of their apology --R On 12/1/15 6:54 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrot

Re: [MBZ] Tires

2015-11-30 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
You were lucky to have been missed by all the shrapnel. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Rich Thomas via Mercedes" To: Cc: "Rich Thomas" Sent: Monday, November 30, 2015 11:51 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Tires I was driving back home from Chapel Liberhill on Saturday, there was a tree

Re: [MBZ] Calculators

2015-11-30 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Me, too. Wilton - Original Message - From: "OK Don via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "OK Don" Sent: Monday, November 30, 2015 10:03 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Calculators I still have my K&E slide rule - does that count? -- OK Don NSA: The only branch of governm

Re: [MBZ] Tires

2015-11-29 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Just can't depend on anything to last any more. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Rich Thomas via Mercedes" To: Cc: "Rich Thomas" Sent: Sunday, November 29, 2015 3:58 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Tires Take them back for some warranty adjustment! --R On 11/29/15 3:38 PM, Jim Cathey v

Re: [MBZ] Colorado Spgs shooter was from SC and NC

2015-11-28 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Crazy as Hell. Wilton - Original Message - From: "archer75--- via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: Sent: Saturday, November 28, 2015 12:28 PM Subject: [MBZ] Colorado Spgs shooter was from SC and NC Details about Colorado Spgs shooter; police records, etc. Second shooti

Re: [MBZ] sharpening knives??

2015-11-26 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
e till you get the "hang of it"... then re-donate it.. sharp, of course. On Thu, Nov 26, 2015 at 12:30 PM, WILTON via Mercedes wrote: Rings or clings? ;<) Wilton - Original Message - From: "G Mann via Mercedes" < mercedes@okiebenz.com> To: "Merced

Re: [MBZ] sharpening knives??

2015-11-26 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Rings or clings? ;<) Wilton - Original Message - From: "G Mann via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "G Mann" Sent: Thursday, November 26, 2015 1:40 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] sharpening knives?? I use 3M Wet or Dry Carborundum sand paper on a glass sheet. 8 1/2 x 11 shee

Re: [MBZ] Happy Turkey Day

2015-11-26 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
72F and severe clear here in Eastern NC. Wilton - Original Message - From: "archer75--- via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: Sent: Thursday, November 26, 2015 1:05 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Happy Turkey Day On 25/11/2015 11:23 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes wrote: > To a

Re: [MBZ] mini okie q

2015-11-25 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
ATTABOYS! Wilton - Original Message - From: "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" To: Cc: "Kaleb C. Striplin" Sent: Wednesday, November 25, 2015 2:32 PM Subject: [MBZ] mini okie q Curley just left after helping me do the wiring in the shop. Got that all sorted out. Then we say around

Re: [MBZ] saw this on another list free 300td 1987

2015-11-24 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Wish I were able to make the drive, but where in NC? Wilton - Original Message - From: "Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes" To: "mercedes@okiebenz com" Cc: "Karl Wittnebel" Sent: Tuesday, November 24, 2015 12:50 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] saw this on another list free 300td 1987 I need to ge

Re: [MBZ] Today's Bible Verse

2015-11-24 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Those fins are functional - help keep it stable at 600 knots. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Andrew Strasfogel" Sent: Tuesday, November 24, 2015 9:38 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Today's Bible Verse I would love to

Re: [MBZ] Left without comment

2015-11-22 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
I really must put those barf bags within easy reach! Wilton - Original Message - From: "Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes" To: "mercedes Mailing List" Cc: "Jaime Kopchinski" Sent: Sunday, November 22, 2015 7:46 AM Subject: [MBZ] Left without comment http://cnj.craigslist.org/cto/5316

Re: [MBZ] $500 rodbender

2015-11-21 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Yep; '91 350SDL (126); timing chain broke at 79 kmi; new chain and buncha stuff. Then I drove it another ~125-130 kmi (don't remember 'zackly) 'til engine crapped out again. Tim Crone has it; what's latest, Tim? Wilton - Original Message - From: "Mitch Haley via Mercedes" To: "Me

Re: [MBZ] 220 outlets

2015-11-21 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
'Sounds like it'd be better to call a pro, but meanwhile, can we see, at least, a photo of the "heavy" wires in that box? Ya have a volt meter? Wilton - Original Message - From: "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" To: Cc: "Kaleb C. Striplin" Sent: Saturday, November 21, 2015 1:08 PM S

Re: [MBZ] This sounds like something that would happen in thePoosneighborhood

2015-11-21 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
ound not at all ugly... --R On 11/21/15 10:28 AM, WILTON via Mercedes wrote: 'Probably in the "eye" and whatever else of the beholder. '<) Wilton ----- Original Message - From: "WILTON via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "W

Re: [MBZ] This sounds like something that would happen in thePoosneighborhood

2015-11-21 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
'Probably in the "eye" and whatever else of the beholder. '<) Wilton - Original Message ----- From: "WILTON via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "WILTON" Sent: Saturday, November 21, 2015 10:19 AM Subject: Re:

Re: [MBZ] This sounds like something that would happen in the Poosneighborhood

2015-11-21 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Now, is that an over-generalization? Are ALL butts ugly, or is it just certain butts that are ugly? ;<) Wilton - Original Message - From: "Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Andrew Strasfogel" Sent: Friday, November 20, 2015 11:35 PM Subject: Re:

Re: [MBZ] in praise of 4 wheel drive

2015-11-20 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
So, what's new? They haven't done anything years but spend or money. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Andrew Strasfogel" Sent: Friday, November 20, 2015 10:50 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] in praise of 4 wheel drive He

Re: [MBZ] Fw: Mercedes 300SD Diessel

2015-11-18 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
How 'bout Deesel, Deezel or Dezal? Wilt - Original Message - From: "Mitch Haley via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Mitch Haley" Sent: Wednesday, November 18, 2015 4:51 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Fw: Mercedes 300SD Diessel Yet another spelling to add to my CL search te

Re: [MBZ] OT - note from Paris

2015-11-17 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: I have yet to find a single flaw, Wilton, though not for want of trying. ;) On Tue, Nov 17, 2015 at 2:39 PM, WILTON via Mercedes wrote: Thanks. 'Talked to Grandson few minutes ago. 'Sad time at work. His boss' BIL was killed in one of t

Re: [MBZ] OT - note from Paris

2015-11-17 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Thanks. 'Talked to Grandson few minutes ago. 'Sad time at work. His boss' BIL was killed in one of the attacks. BTW, Andrew, asterisks above are appropriately applied. ;<) Wilt - Original Message - From: "Tim Crone via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Tim Crone" S

Re: [MBZ] OT - note from Paris

2015-11-15 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
on SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On November 15, 2015 11:13:35 AM EST, WILTON via Mercedes wrote: Grndson said few minutes ago, "Shops, groc. stores, etc., are open - most stuff, 'cept cinemas, Eiffel Tower, etc., open. 'went to Starbucks this morning - only 'bout half usual

Re: [MBZ] Wilton - I gotta ask...

2015-11-15 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
'Meant to say, "lived it." Wilt - Original Message - From: "WILTON via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "WILTON" Sent: Sunday, November 15, 2015 11:05 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Wilton - I gotta ask... Precious - probably eve

[MBZ] OT - note from Paris

2015-11-15 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Grndson said few minutes ago, "Shops, groc. stores, etc., are open - most stuff, 'cept cinemas, Eiffel Tower, etc., open. 'went to Starbucks this morning - only 'bout half usual # tables filled. 'Going to groc. store in few minutes. 'Pantry is only lightly stocked. We don't keep much on hand

Re: [MBZ] Wilton - I gotta ask...

2015-11-15 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
v 14, 2015, at 9:32 PM, Scott Ritchey via Mercedes wrote: Mt favorite quote from Strangelove was: President Merkin Muffley: Gentlemen, you can't fight in here! This is the War Room -Original Message- From: WILTON via Mercedes Yes, I always get a big laugh from the &qu

Re: [MBZ] Wilton - I gotta ask...

2015-11-14 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
vorite quote from Strangelove was: President Merkin Muffley: Gentlemen, you can't fight in here! This is the War Room -----Original Message- From: WILTON via Mercedes Yes, I always get a big laugh from the "big board" comment, too. ... _

[MBZ] Wilton - I gotta ask...

2015-11-14 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
as a B-29 flight engineer in a reconnaissance wing, but was stationed with a bomber group.) It is one of my favorite movies, more so due to it being a Kubrick film and the dark humor than anything else. And George C. Scott, who was revered in my household when I was growing up as the representatio

Re: [MBZ] Wilton - I gotta ask...

2015-11-14 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Some may have; I never did. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Curly McLain via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Curly McLain" <126die...@gmail.com> Sent: Saturday, November 14, 2015 12:57 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Wilton - I gotta ask... While watching the WGA's top 7 mo

[MBZ] OT - note from Paris

2015-11-14 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Note from Grndson hour or so ago. His apt is within 3 or 4 blocks of some of the attacks. He heard the police and ambulance sirens, but no shots or explosions. 'Went out for a while this afternoon - "Very subdued and quiet for a Sat. afternoon en Paris." Wilt

Re: [MBZ] Wilton - I gotta ask...

2015-11-14 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
No. Strangelove was fiction BS taken by too many as fact. Mine was real life. ;<) Wilton - Original Message - From: "Dan Penoff via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes List" Cc: Sent: Saturday, November 14, 2015 12:34 PM Subject: [MBZ] Wilton - I gotta ask... While watching the WGA’s t

[MBZ] Fw: OT - note from Paris

2015-11-13 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
wn and has plenty of Provisions. --R On 11/13/15 6:25 PM, WILTON via Mercedes wrote: Just checked locations on map. Grndson's apt. is within 2 to 4 blocks of 3 of the sites - due N of Notre Dame. He probably heard some of the activity; 'didn't ax 'im yet. Wilton -

Re: [MBZ] OT - note from Paris

2015-11-13 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
MBZ] OT - note from Paris That is crazy. I hope he stays in and locks down and has plenty of Provisions. --R On 11/13/15 6:25 PM, WILTON via Mercedes wrote: Just checked locations on map. Grndson's apt. is within 2 to 4 blocks of 3 of the sites - due N of Notre Dame. He probably heard

Re: [MBZ] OT - note from Paris

2015-11-13 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Just checked locations on map. Grndson's apt. is within 2 to 4 blocks of 3 of the sites - due N of Notre Dame. He probably heard some of the activity; 'didn't ax 'im yet. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Rich Thomas via Mercedes" To: Cc: "Rich Thomas" Sent: Friday, November 13,

Re: [MBZ] OT - note from Paris

2015-11-13 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Yep. Wilt - Original Message - From: "Rick Knoble via Mercedes" To: "WILTON via Mercedes" Cc: "Rick Knoble" Sent: Friday, November 13, 2015 6:13 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - note from Paris Wilton writes: ‎Little "nuisance" mosquito-bi

Re: [MBZ] OT - note from Paris

2015-11-13 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Grndson's apt. is about four blocks due north of Notre Dame. Notre Dame is in view nearby out his bedroom window. Wilt - Original Message - From: "Rich Thomas via Mercedes" To: Cc: "Rich Thomas" Sent: Friday, November 13, 2015 6:06 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - note from Paris htt

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