Re: [MBZ] pics of new pickup

2009-02-06 Thread Wonko the Sane
89 On Fri, Feb 6, 2009 at 4:51 PM, Kevin Kraly kr...@comcast.net wrote: The '85 F350 pickup we had at one time also had a bad column. It felt like it would fail with any amount of pressure on the tilt mechanism, but it was still working properly 4 years later when we sold it. What year is

Re: [MBZ] pics of new pickup

2009-02-06 Thread Wonko the Sane
If you look closely at the pics, you will see a 240D and a 300E in the background. :-) On Fri, Feb 6, 2009 at 5:18 PM, Wilton Strickland wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: Not bad at all for $229. -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL:

Re: [MBZ] Keep getting gelled

2009-02-06 Thread Wonko the Sane
I am certainly one of the least experienced / expert on here but I would suspect bad fuel, maybe contaminated with water. On Fri, Feb 6, 2009 at 5:30 PM, Dimitri Seretakis dsereta...@yahoo.comwrote: What is going on here? -- next part -- An HTML attachment was

Re: [MBZ] Keep getting gelled

2009-02-06 Thread Wonko the Sane
I wasn't driving a diesel when I lived in New England but I'd assume they'd winter blend there like they do here in Iowa. On Fri, Feb 6, 2009 at 6:08 PM, Loren Faeth lfa...@leadingchange.comwrote: You need to buy winter Diesel if you can. IF you can't find that, then put 1/2 to 3/4 tank of #2

Re: [MBZ] E320 preliminary diagnosis

2009-02-06 Thread Wonko the Sane
At least you have good weather for it. On Fri, Feb 6, 2009 at 6:21 PM, Loren Faeth lfa...@leadingchange.comwrote: Will try to do more diagnosis tomorrow. Loren Faeth ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search

Re: [MBZ] pics of new pickup

2009-02-06 Thread Wonko the Sane
Gene and I are already planning to break out the welder in the spring to splice in some fresh metal. And you forgot to factor in the 40 gallons of gasoline that came with the truck. On Fri, Feb 6, 2009 at 6:29 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.netwrote: thats got some nasty rust but not bad

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300TD shutoff valve being pulled closed

2009-02-06 Thread Wonko the Sane
This is a real long shot, but I had the exact same thing happen to me. Turned out that I had reversed the vacuum lines ... forget where but it was up under the dash and it had something to do with the shutoff mechanism. Oh yea, I remember, at the key. On Fri, Feb 6, 2009 at 4:42 PM, Kevin Slater

Re: [MBZ] Furd

2009-02-06 Thread Wonko the Sane
I doubt if my beater will ever again break 35 mph in its lifetime. Maybe four miles round trip in town. It isn't like I am going to drive this to the next OkieQ down I-35. This is a haul crap to the dump truck, not a coast to coast vehicle. But as for worrying about damaging myself in a beater

Re: [MBZ] pics of new pickup

2009-02-06 Thread Wonko the Sane
...@gmail.com wrote: Will they allow you to plate the truck as it is now? Here, they won't issue a safety with any body, or underside perforation, and you need a safety before they'll issue you plates or tags. Ed 300E 2009/2/6 Wonko the Sane don.b...@gmail.com Gene and I are already

Re: [MBZ] pics of new pickup

2009-02-06 Thread Wonko the Sane
Yea. I live where two-lane-wide combines going down the highway don't even raise an eyebrow. It is part of normal traffic. This pickup is pretty safe. For my intended use, it is overkill. If I get it to where it is a go-to-Claremore vehicle, I will definitely incorporate all of these suggestions.

Re: [MBZ] Furd

2009-02-06 Thread Wonko the Sane
The pics make it look a lot worse than it is in real life. There is no way that collar could hurt me in a wreck unless I was doing something unnatural in the cab at the point of impact. I have really long legs - 6'4 and 200 lbs. -- and that piece of steel is a long way from my body, even MY body.

Re: [MBZ] pics of new pickup

2009-02-06 Thread Wonko the Sane
Nope, it is a 302 V-8 gasser. Last summer, I hauled trash cans full of grass clippings and yard waste (mostly fallen branches) to the local dump in the trunk of my 240D. I even once took branches to the dump with them stuck thru the open sunroof of my Quantum. This beater is next summer's answer

[MBZ] IowaQ 2009

2009-02-06 Thread Wonko the Sane
Anyone interested? Jefferson, Iowa. I will be earlier this time, probably late June or early July. Way too late and cold last time. And to think we delayed for a guy who didn't even show up. We might even get (cough) some Des Moines folks this time. -- next part -- An

Re: [MBZ] OT - Strategic Air Command

2009-02-06 Thread Wonko the Sane
That is a very scary movie, especially when Cheney rides the bomb. On Fri, Feb 6, 2009 at 8:54 PM, Wilton Strickland wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: Dr. Strangelove with B-52's is on right now. Wilton, 16 years in SAC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and

Re: [MBZ] Furd

2009-02-06 Thread Wonko the Sane
It seemed that way when I was walking around in a Coast Guard helo with 6' head room. No, I am 6'4. The legs seem to measure 34 from waist to ankle. mpact. I have really long legs - 6'4 and 200 lbs. -- and that piece of steel is a long way from my body, even MY body. On Fri, Feb 6,

Re: [MBZ] OT - Strategic Air Command

2009-02-06 Thread Wonko the Sane
, that guy, the pilot, (can't remember his name right now) does make a good Cheney. BTW, only some bits are accurate; most of it a spoof on the real thing. Lotsa funny lines to me, knowing the real thing. Wilton - Original Message - From: Wonko the Sane don.b...@gmail.com To: Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] IowaQ 2009

2009-02-06 Thread Wonko the Sane
I think I shall host one. Gotta break in the $2000 deck that was chilled and rained out last time. On Fri, Feb 6, 2009 at 9:24 PM, Loren Faeth lfa...@leadingchange.comwrote: 4t a JUly is a Sat. Some folks might get a 3 day weekend. I think I am in this year. At 09:15 PM 2/6/2009, you

Re: [MBZ] OT - Strategic Air Command

2009-02-06 Thread Wonko the Sane
funny lines to me, knowing the real thing. Wilton - Original Message - From: Wonko the Sane don.b...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, February 06, 2009 10:16 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Strategic Air Command That is a very scary

Re: [MBZ] doesn't get it

2009-02-06 Thread Wonko the Sane
Actually, I am a former Baptist minister Presbyterian who attends a Methodist church. On Fri, Feb 6, 2009 at 9:23 PM, relng...@aol.com wrote: ..I think we've become a bit too comfortable in our modern cars, but I don't know if I'm quite ready for a spike protruding from my steering wheel

Re: [MBZ] OT - Strategic Air Command

2009-02-06 Thread Wonko the Sane
As a former nav (enlisted) - I always knew we were really in charge. I loved, as an E4, telling the O5/O6 when to turn his plane. By the time I was the senior E6 in the hanger, I really was God. I think that might be why the pilots shoved me to OCS. I was the only guy who calibrated the ILS

Re: [MBZ] OT - Strategic Air Command

2009-02-06 Thread Wonko the Sane
30 years? You are in my age range. On Fri, Feb 6, 2009 at 10:02 PM, ANGELO GIAIMO gia...@us.ibm.com wrote: Yup, Watching it right nowas I write my resume... Last day at Big Blue: 4/26/09...unless I find a new job... Lasted 30 years, 2 months and 26 days.but who's

Re: [MBZ] noisy turbo when cold?

2009-02-05 Thread Wonko the Sane
My money is on your belts -- the rubber is cold. I only say that because my 240D does the same thing, and I of course do not have a turbo. On Thu, Feb 5, 2009 at 10:09 AM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: On cold mornings (by cold I mean 15 degrees F or less) I notice noise from the

Re: [MBZ] noisy turbo when cold?

2009-02-05 Thread Wonko the Sane
A cat that tried to find somewhere warm? On Thu, Feb 5, 2009 at 1:10 PM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: It lags, especially winding down when the engine itself is quieter. Kind of raspy, kind of a whine. Allan -- -- next part -- An HTML attachment was

Re: [MBZ] anyone frequently visit the local pick pull

2009-02-05 Thread Wonko the Sane
Thanks. The nearest one for me is a half hour away and isn't open on weekends (I think). On Wed, Feb 4, 2009 at 10:06 PM, herbert and rogeria faria faria1...@hotmail.com wrote: I allways visit the junk yards I will take a look for you. -- next part -- An HTML

Re: [MBZ] noisy turbo when cold?

2009-02-05 Thread Wonko the Sane
Oh no -- Mobil 1 15W-50 is way thin enough in any environment. I have it in both of my Benz vehicles (plus my motorcycle and lawn mowers and snow blower). On Thu, Feb 5, 2009 at 6:24 PM, dave walton walton.d...@gmail.com wrote: 15W50 is a bit thick. Recommended is M1 0W40 or Turbo Diesel Truck

Re: [MBZ] Test and Wilton got a B-

2009-02-04 Thread Wonko the Sane
Wilton has about 20 years on me but I'll bet he could still kick my butt. The bummer is that I'd have to say, Nice crotch-kick, sir (while in the fetal position) since he outranks me by two rungs of the ladder. On Wed, Feb 4, 2009 at 5:15 PM, Wilton Strickland wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: Somewhat,

[MBZ] anyone frequently visit the local pick pull?

2009-02-04 Thread Wonko the Sane
I need a passenger's side tail light for an '89 Ford F-150 pickup. Will pay costs shipping, etc. [The restoration begins!] -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL:

Re: [MBZ] palomino drivers seat

2009-02-04 Thread Wonko the Sane
I don't. On Wed, Feb 4, 2009 at 7:45 AM, herbert and rogeria faria faria1...@hotmail.com wrote: Does anyone have a driver seat for 123 body style I have a 84 300d turbo my seat is cracked? -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL:

Re: [MBZ] OT: Powerchoke seller on crack?

2009-02-04 Thread Wonko the Sane
Where I live, very much so. On Wed, Feb 4, 2009 at 10:19 AM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: Could a 12 year old F350 really be worth $9K? http://bloomington.craigslist.org/cto/1019600767.html Allan -- 1983 300D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Test

2009-02-03 Thread Wonko the Sane
Nope. On Tue, Feb 3, 2009 at 4:54 PM, Wilton Strickland wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: Anybody there? Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe

Re: [MBZ] Test

2009-02-03 Thread Wonko the Sane
Pink 240D Floyd? On Tue, Feb 3, 2009 at 5:04 PM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: Hello. Is there anybody in there? Just nod if you can hear me. Is there anyone home? You are only coming through in waves. --R Wilton Strickland wrote: Anybody there? Wilton

Re: [MBZ] Test

2009-02-03 Thread Wonko the Sane
Have you fine on HF. On Tue, Feb 3, 2009 at 6:42 PM, Wilton Strickland wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: OK, can you hear me now? Wilton - Original Message - From: Wonko the Sane don.b...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, February 03, 2009 7:21 PM

Re: [MBZ] Test

2009-02-03 Thread Wonko the Sane
Sunspots. On Tue, Feb 3, 2009 at 7:26 PM, Wilton Strickland wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: Click, click, or is that shhk, shhk? Wilton -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL:

Re: [MBZ] New 240D

2009-02-01 Thread Wonko the Sane
That looks really nice. My wife prefers that we take the 300E on a drive of any distance (defined as anything over 5 miles) but I still prefer my 240D -- except during the temperatures of an Iowa winter. There is just something about a W123 that is ... cool. On Sun, Feb 1, 2009 at 8:16 AM,

Re: [MBZ] New 240D

2009-02-01 Thread Wonko the Sane
dsereta...@yahoo.comwrote: I just took it on a 500 mile drive from Boston to DC. No problems. Gave me 31mpg. --- On Sun, 2/1/09, Wonko the Sane don.b...@gmail.com wrote: From: Wonko the Sane don.b...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] New 240D To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] holy crap did I turn a profit on this thing or what?

2009-02-01 Thread Wonko the Sane
snicker http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karma On Sun, Feb 1, 2009 at 8:22 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.netwrote: well the buyer emails me and says they meant to put in 1750, and put 17500 by accident. They say they will honor their bid but wonder if I can do anything for them. I told

Re: [MBZ] New 240D

2009-02-01 Thread Wonko the Sane
: I did notice that it is good in the snow. Way better than a 115 or a 116. --- On Sun, 2/1/09, Wonko the Sane don.b...@gmail.com wrote: From: Wonko the Sane don.b...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] New 240D To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Sunday, February 1, 2009, 9

Re: [MBZ] New 240D

2009-02-01 Thread Wonko the Sane
of that traffic congestion - me - ASAP. Wilton - Original Message - From: Wonko the Sane don.b...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, February 01, 2009 9:04 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] New 240D I was referring to the initial start in cold temps. Mine

Re: [MBZ] New 240D

2009-02-01 Thread Wonko the Sane
of that traffic congestion - me - ASAP. Wilton - Original Message - From: Wonko the Sane don.b...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, February 01, 2009 9:04 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] New 240D I was referring to the initial start in cold

Re: [MBZ] New 240D

2009-02-01 Thread Wonko the Sane
. I just idle away from full stop and press down on the accelerator at about 15 mph. On Sun, Feb 1, 2009 at 10:00 PM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: Wonko the Sane don.b...@gmail.com writes: I was referring to the initial start in cold temps. Mine gets cranky at around 30 degrees

Re: [MBZ] holy crap did I turn a profit on this thing or what?

2009-02-01 Thread Wonko the Sane
Would you settle for the CDs for $0? On Sun, Feb 1, 2009 at 10:18 PM, Christopher McCann xtofer1...@yahoo.comwrote: Let me know. I'll pay the same price as I did for the 126 book...$27, I think. Thanks! Chris -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL:

Re: [MBZ] Found a pretty nice 300SD -- question

2009-01-31 Thread Wonko the Sane
On the other hand, I have -- well, had, before I sanded it down and repainted last summer -- some visible rust around the rear window of my 240D. But nothing has leaked yet. The parcel shelf is, and has been for several years, absolutely dry. On Sat, Jan 31, 2009 at 5:41 PM, Kevin Kraly

Re: [MBZ] Picked up a cheap 1983 300CD

2009-01-30 Thread Wonko the Sane
I could almost visualize your ears perkin' up! On Fri, Jan 30, 2009 at 2:38 PM, Rusty Cullens ru...@buymbparts.com wrote: Yup. I have it all. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. Tel 1-800-741-5252 Fax 770-454-9745 - Original Message - From: tyler casi...@usermail.com To: Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Ebay genius of the week

2009-01-29 Thread Wonko the Sane
Shame I can't buy it and do an engine swap w/ my 300E. Wait, never mind, it is red, On Thu, Jan 29, 2009 at 1:56 PM, Donald Snook dsn...@mtsqh.com wrote: Read the description for this car. http://tiny.cc/wi53x Donald H. Snook -- next part -- An HTML attachment

Re: [MBZ] Property listing mistake

2009-01-25 Thread Wonko the Sane
I have a nice ranch-style three bedroom, two bath, full basement, triple+ garage on three lots that cost me $74K just a couple of years ago. In town, not a farm. But I think value is up to $95K now with the addition of the big deck (added last year) and inflation. Location, location, location.

Re: [MBZ] OT: Houses in the U.S.: was: (no subject)

2009-01-25 Thread Wonko the Sane
As folks lose their houses to foreclosure, they will be looking for rental properties. I'd say that if one has funds to purchase, it will be in demand for rental. On Sun, Jan 25, 2009 at 9:51 PM, E M pokieba...@gmail.com wrote: Any idea what the rental market is like there at the moment? Ed

Re: [MBZ] Relative fuel prices, was: They just about give away 140's these days

2009-01-24 Thread Wonko the Sane
Interesting custom radio installation on the blue '91. Is that a factory shim? On Sat, Jan 24, 2009 at 2:47 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.netwrote: I have a few project ones, nothing ready to go right now. Here are some quick pics I took of what I have.

Re: [MBZ] OT Expert Witness

2009-01-22 Thread Wonko the Sane
Perhaps ... what is the fee offered? On Thu, Jan 22, 2009 at 1:56 PM, Donald Snook dsn...@mtsqh.com wrote: Is anyone on here an Orthopedic Surgeon? Donald H. Snook -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL:

Re: [MBZ] St. Don's baby brother??

2009-01-20 Thread Wonko the Sane
I don't think so. I thought I saw him with the Obama family at the Lincoln Memorial but not sure that was him, and it wouldn't have been one of his normal responsibilities unless he was checking things while they were there. He is in TSD (Miami).

Re: [MBZ] St. Don's baby brother??

2009-01-20 Thread Wonko the Sane
Not many passing lanes on the tracks. On Tue, Jan 20, 2009 at 8:39 PM, OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote: My daughter was on the train following Obama's - missed the dinner as a result! But he was on Obama's train. -- OK Don W124 Diesels Ubuntu 8.10 KD5NRO

Re: [MBZ] O.T. Secret Message for Hursty

2009-01-18 Thread Wonko the Sane
Steelers are going to kick their .. checking list here ... butts. On Sun, Jan 18, 2009 at 3:35 PM, Gary Hurst jabbahur...@gmail.com wrote: i thinki they'll have at least 3 touchdowns by halftime. maybe 4 On Sun, Jan 18, 2009 at 8:45 AM, Robert Rentfro rrent...@cox.net wrote: Think the

Re: [MBZ] OT - price shock

2009-01-18 Thread Wonko the Sane
You scared me, Wilton. I thought you were going to say that you went to the doctor and our health insurance had been canceled. Best way to avoid this price shock is to go to Subway or Quiznos and order a veggie sub. Had one today for lunch (Quiznos). Very satisfying. On Fri, Jan 16, 2009 at 6:24

Re: [MBZ] OT - price shock

2009-01-18 Thread Wonko the Sane
I hope to not have to test it soon, but I do drive a motorcycle during warm weather. On Sun, Jan 18, 2009 at 9:06 PM, Wilton Strickland wilt...@nc.rr.comwrote: 'Been VERY lucky on the insurance so far. Wilton - Original Message - From: Wonko the Sane don.b...@gmail.com

Re: [MBZ] Water landing

2009-01-17 Thread Wonko the Sane
I think just such a thing saved a few lives in Iowa a couple of years back. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Airlines_Flight_232 On Sat, Jan 17, 2009 at 5:16 PM, Tyler casi...@usermail.com wrote: Jet engines respond so slowly to throttle that the response from controlling a jetliner with

Re: [MBZ] physics and such

2009-01-17 Thread Wonko the Sane
Very much so, but you forgot to ask if anyone can afford to buy it. Anybody want a low hour Hawk Arrow with a big Rotax (503 IIRC)? Mitch. -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL:

[MBZ] does this seem too cheap?

2009-01-16 Thread Wonko the Sane
http://desmoines.craigslist.org/ctd/995132355.html KBB retail suggests $8885, guy (dealer) is asking $3500. -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090116/76f59beb/attachment.html

Re: [MBZ] does this seem too cheap?

2009-01-16 Thread Wonko the Sane
If I knew I could get two/three years out of it, I would be tempted to try to buy it. On Fri, Jan 16, 2009 at 5:50 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.netwrote: WOW, yea, that is cheap. Wonko the Sane wrote: http://desmoines.craigslist.org/ctd/995132355.html KBB retail suggests $8885

Re: [MBZ] Title Washing was Re: Attn Curt

2009-01-16 Thread Wonko the Sane
All but three years suspended? Can that be right? On Fri, Jan 16, 2009 at 11:02 AM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: Redghost wrote: If he needs a Maine title that way, just have his buddy living in the jail awaiting trial for murder take title and then send them to Kaleb. May the

Re: [MBZ] Title Washing was Re: Attn Curt

2009-01-16 Thread Wonko the Sane
Yea, caught my error on second reading of the article. But even seven years behind bars takes away 10% of the life of the average individual. On Fri, Jan 16, 2009 at 6:40 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.netwrote: he got 12 years in jail, but could get out in 7 I think. Wonko the Sane

Re: [MBZ] does this seem too cheap?

2009-01-16 Thread Wonko the Sane
, Jan 16, 2009 at 6:39 PM, E M pokieba...@gmail.com wrote: what kind of mileage does it have? If not too high, you might easily get a few years out of it. If you don't, at that price, maybe worth dropping a used engine or trans from Kaleb in it. Ed 300E 2009/1/16 Wonko the Sane don.b

Re: [MBZ] OT See what you guys down south are missing!

2009-01-16 Thread Wonko the Sane
It has sucked, hasn't it? The 300E has been bulletproof during this Iowa cold snap. Several coworkers' cars (GMs) refused to fire. Daughter's car blew something and is leaking coolant in Huxley. Probably a hose -- or at least I hope it is that and not a head gasket. The E300 just runs no matter

Re: [MBZ] does this seem too cheap?

2009-01-16 Thread Wonko the Sane
to think that street was anything other than normal... Granted in the last couple years I've hung out in NYC more that most people but I thought Des Moines was totally benign... -Curt Date: Fri, 16 Jan 2009 18:45:59 -0600 From: Wonko the Sane don.b...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] does

Re: [MBZ] OT: The Dangers of Des Moines, was Is This Too Cheap?

2009-01-16 Thread Wonko the Sane
My brother-in-law (some of you have met Gene) lives near the corner of MLK and Hickman. Curt is misrepresenting what I said or misunderstood what I said. There are very few places in Des Moines I wouldn't go day or night. It is a pretty cool town. Just stay away from the Keo area in the middle of

Re: [MBZ] Peugeot 505

2009-01-16 Thread Wonko the Sane
Even Rusty can't get parts? On Fri, Jan 16, 2009 at 8:54 PM, Kevin Kraly kr...@comcast.net wrote: I like the strange look of the Peugeot 504 sedan and even stranger wagon. A neighbor where I grew up in Southern California had 4 504's, 3 of them Diesels. they included a '78 and '79 504

Re: [MBZ] Attn Curt

2009-01-15 Thread Wonko the Sane
I think Iowa does something like that. Do you need title-laundering done? On Thu, Jan 15, 2009 at 5:37 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.netwrote: Is it true that Maine does not require a title on a car that is over 15 years old? If so, what do they need to register it? Just a bill of

Re: [MBZ] wind chill (was: Re: Gelled)

2009-01-14 Thread Wonko the Sane
Our forecast for tonight here (from National Weather Service) -- Bitterly cold. Some clouds this evening will give way to mainly clear skies overnight. Dangerous wind chills approaching -35F. Low -16F. Winds NW at 10 to 20 mph. On Wed, Jan 14, 2009 at 2:27 PM, ernest breakfield

Re: [MBZ] the debate on if I am keeping the red 300E or the 190D hasbeen solved

2009-01-14 Thread Wonko the Sane
But you didn't buy new -- that is my point. On Wed, Jan 14, 2009 at 9:24 AM, John Robbins je...@msstate.edu wrote: Wonko the Sane wrote: Why are folks taking out big car loans for smells new for a month trash? $3K is less than a year's car payments on a new any-car, and the car has

[MBZ] heard a cool sound this morning

2009-01-13 Thread Wonko the Sane
When I left for work this morning, outside air temp was -8F. Because my garage is insulated, the temp gauge in my 300E said +28F when I started the car. On my one mile drive to work, kept hearing this rapid snap, crackle pop from the car roof. Almost like someone was eating Rice Crispies up

Re: [MBZ] the debate on if I am keeping the red 300E or the 190D hasbeen solved

2009-01-13 Thread Wonko the Sane
Arrrggg! On Tue, Jan 13, 2009 at 4:17 PM, Kevin Kraly kr...@comcast.net wrote: You got $3K? I wouldn't turn that down either! Here's what kind of 300E 3K will get you around here. http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/cto/990390359.html

Re: [MBZ] the debate on if I am keeping the red 300E or the 190D hasbeen solved

2009-01-13 Thread Wonko the Sane
got the 300E too cheap, or you wanted to buy the red one? Wonko the Sane wrote: Arrrggg! On Tue, Jan 13, 2009 at 4:17 PM, Kevin Kraly kr...@comcast.net wrote: You got $3K? I wouldn't turn that down either! Here's what kind of 300E 3K will get you around here. http

Re: [MBZ] the debate on if I am keeping the red 300E or the 190D hasbeen solved

2009-01-13 Thread Wonko the Sane
car in my opinion. Wonko the Sane wrote: Neither. I got the silver beater in a transaction that was fair to both parties. Didn't necessarily want the red one, what that it would be Debbie's, and I'd want a color that she would be happy with. I was just Arrrggg! that you can get

Re: [MBZ] the debate on if I am keeping the red 300E or the 190D hasbeen solved

2009-01-13 Thread Wonko the Sane
You'll have another one in your driveway this time next week. Buying freeze is off. On Tue, Jan 13, 2009 at 7:58 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.netwrote: yea,Im an idiot, Im already wishing I would have kept the 300E Wonko the Sane wrote: I got the smooth ride (and the big dents

Re: [MBZ] the debate on if I am keeping the red 300E or the 190D hasbeen solved

2009-01-13 Thread Wonko the Sane
You have reached pimp status -- all you need is the suit and the chains. On Tue, Jan 13, 2009 at 8:12 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.netwrote: naw, its on. I have 3 or 4 more in the back yard I could shine up. -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed...

Re: [MBZ] OT: ISP doesn't support Linux

2009-01-12 Thread Wonko the Sane
This is a longshot, but my ISP made a change last year that tripped lots of folks up. The email name had to be the FULL name -- n...@domain.net rather than just name in the email software. Prior to the change, either one would work. On Mon, Jan 12, 2009 at 5:52 AM, Tom Hargrave

Re: [MBZ] OT: ISP doesn't support Linux

2009-01-11 Thread Wonko the Sane
Don't confuse what they are calling support with whether or not Linux will work with your ISP. I think what they mean is that they won't help you over the telephone with setting things up. You should still be able to run Linux with any ISP. On Sun, Jan 11, 2009 at 5:30 AM, archer

Re: [MBZ] 119 timing chain issues, update

2009-01-11 Thread Wonko the Sane
So much for the buying freeze. On Sun, Jan 11, 2009 at 6:36 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.netwrote: Well, Chris mccann just left after coming down from KC to pick up that SDL tranny off me. I then got on craigslist and what do I see listed in the KC area but a 93 500SEL. No title, no

Re: [MBZ] ADMIN, who is my...@netscape.net

2009-01-11 Thread Wonko the Sane
Small Linux set up and working in the shop before the accident, but haven't did anything computerwise out there since the accident. I'm really getting tired of all the stuff that has to be dealt with on Windows. Gerry From: Wonko the Sane Have you looked at Ubuntu 8.10 or PCLOS lately

Re: [MBZ] ADMIN, who is my...@netscape.net

2009-01-10 Thread Wonko the Sane
True. Linux works. Windows ... well, need I say more than Vista? On Sat, Jan 10, 2009 at 9:26 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.netwrote: why do you care wacko, its not linux Wonko the Sane wrote: Link? Is this a path to free software? -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 300SD

Re: [MBZ] ADMIN, who is my...@netscape.net

2009-01-10 Thread Wonko the Sane
: Windows 7 is SUPPOSED to be Vista done right. We'll see - It's also supposed to run OK on older hardware (not as old as you run though). On Sat, Jan 10, 2009 at 7:02 PM, Wonko the Sane don.b...@gmail.com wrote: True. Linux works. Windows ... well, need I say more than Vista

Re: [MBZ] ADMIN, who is my...@netscape.net

2009-01-10 Thread Wonko the Sane
now, Microsoft will just be a wiki entry much like OS/2 is. On Sat, Jan 10, 2009 at 7:15 PM, OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote: Interesting - this box (I'm using now) just meets those requirements, and runs slower on U 8.10 than it did on XP. On Sat, Jan 10, 2009 at 7:13 PM, Wonko the Sane don.b

Re: [MBZ] ADMIN, who is my...@netscape.net

2009-01-10 Thread Wonko the Sane
as a Mac. On Sat, Jan 10, 2009 at 7:23 PM, Wonko the Sane don.b...@gmail.com wrote: Does not matter. Gates' days are numbered. Free software (Linux and BSD, for example) is the future. Why buy a license from Microsoft when you get everything you need, including the applications, for free

Re: [MBZ] ADMIN, who is my...@netscape.net

2009-01-10 Thread Wonko the Sane
What doesn't she understand? All of the icons for whatever you'd want to do are right there at the top, and if they aren't, you right click from the menu and send them to panel If you want a web browser, click the orange globe. If you want email, click the blue sphere with an envelope in its gut.

[MBZ] we need to start a fund on here for John Robbins!

2009-01-10 Thread Wonko the Sane
From one of my vegetarian magazine online magazines: *One of the most beloved vegetarian activists, bestselling author John Robbins -- author of such landmark books as Diet for a New AmericaHealthy at 100 -- was defrauded by Bernard Madoff, and lost his life savings.* Does this mean that John's

Re: [MBZ] we need to start a fund on here for John Robbins!

2009-01-10 Thread Wonko the Sane
http://www.vegsource.com/articles2/robbins_help.htm On Sat, Jan 10, 2009 at 9:35 PM, Wonko the Sane don.b...@gmail.com wrote: From one of my vegetarian magazine online magazines: *One of the most beloved vegetarian activists, bestselling author John Robbins -- author of such landmark books

Re: [MBZ] we need to start a fund on here for John Robbins!

2009-01-10 Thread Wonko the Sane
Really? On Sat, Jan 10, 2009 at 9:49 PM, Craig McCluskey diese...@cnsp.com wrote: On Sat, 10 Jan 2009 21:35:12 -0600 Wonko the Sane don.b...@gmail.com wrote: From one of my vegetarian magazine online magazines: *One of the most beloved vegetarian activists, bestselling author John

Re: [MBZ] we need to start a fund on here for John Robbins!

2009-01-10 Thread Wonko the Sane
I'm just trying to beat Kaleb to an offer on her car. On Sat, Jan 10, 2009 at 9:53 PM, Luther benz-n-h...@gulseth.net wrote: NO WAY! Wonko the Sane wrote: Really? On Sat, Jan 10, 2009 at 9:49 PM, Craig McCluskey diese...@cnsp.com wrote: On Sat, 10 Jan 2009 21:35:12 -0600 Wonko

Re: [MBZ] we need to start a fund on here for John Robbins!

2009-01-10 Thread Wonko the Sane
Uh ... do you understand the meaning of the word parody, Craig? I think both of us met John when he were in Jefferson. :-) On Sat, Jan 10, 2009 at 9:57 PM, Craig McCluskey diese...@cnsp.com wrote: On Sat, 10 Jan 2009 21:50:23 -0600 Wonko the Sane don.b...@gmail.com wrote: http

Re: [MBZ] we need to start a fund on here for John Robbins!

2009-01-10 Thread Wonko the Sane
Besides, I am pretty sure our John drives a nicer car and I think I caught him eating some Iowa Chops here. Not quite the pork chop grill-hoverer as the other one. On Sat, Jan 10, 2009 at 9:57 PM, Craig McCluskey diese...@cnsp.com wrote: On Sat, 10 Jan 2009 21:50:23 -0600 Wonko the Sane don.b

Re: [MBZ] we need to start a fund on here for John Robbins!

2009-01-10 Thread Wonko the Sane
Wonko the Sane don.b...@gmail.com wrote: From one of my vegetarian magazine online magazines: *One of the most beloved vegetarian activists, bestselling author John Robbins -- author of such landmark books as Diet for a New AmericaHealthy at 100 -- was defrauded by Bernard Madoff, and lost

Re: [MBZ] Windows 7, was: who is my...@netscape.net

2009-01-10 Thread Wonko the Sane
And then you pay for it, right? On Sat, Jan 10, 2009 at 10:20 PM, OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote: The beta 1 copy says it will stop running on Aug. 1st., 2009. They must be expecting to have the final code around that time. On Sat, Jan 10, 2009 at 7:22 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net

Re: [MBZ] ADMIN, who is my...@netscape.net

2009-01-09 Thread Wonko the Sane
Just ask someone using GMail to send you an invite. I have 86 left. On Fri, Jan 9, 2009 at 8:20 AM, LWB250 lwb...@yahoo.com wrote: For that matter, what does one have to do to get a GMail invite? I always wondered about that, not that I need another email addy, but Dan --- On Thu,

Re: [MBZ] ADMIN, who is my...@netscape.net

2009-01-09 Thread Wonko the Sane
I wasn't paying attention, I guess. But at least I am stuck in 2004 rather than 1954. On Fri, Jan 9, 2009 at 12:21 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: Did we go back to 2004 when I wasn't looking? AFAIK you can just sign up for GMail now.. Yeah, gmail.com Sign up for Gmail...

Re: [MBZ] ADMIN, who is my...@netscape.net

2009-01-09 Thread Wonko the Sane
You are going to be so embarrassed about doing that! Proves that you too are stuck in 2004. On Fri, Jan 9, 2009 at 3:47 PM, OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote: Ask - one is on it's way. On Fri, Jan 9, 2009 at 8:20 AM, LWB250 lwb...@yahoo.com wrote: For that matter, what does one have to do to

Re: [MBZ] ADMIN, who is my...@netscape.net

2009-01-09 Thread Wonko the Sane
You won't get there until you get an HDTV and a Blackberry (neither of which I own). On Fri, Jan 9, 2009 at 9:09 PM, OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote: I don't think I've made it to the 21st. century yet --- On Fri, Jan 9, 2009 at 6:50 PM, Wonko the Sane don.b...@gmail.com wrote: You are going

Re: [MBZ] ADMIN, who is my...@netscape.net

2009-01-09 Thread Wonko the Sane
, 2009 at 6:50 PM, Wonko the Sane don.b...@gmail.com wrote: You are going to be so embarrassed about doing that! Proves that you too are stuck in 2004. No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http

Re: [MBZ] ADMIN, who is my...@netscape.net

2009-01-09 Thread Wonko the Sane
Link? Is this a path to free software? On Fri, Jan 9, 2009 at 11:18 PM, OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote: I'm about to finish downloading Windows 7 beta in both x86 and x64 varieties. -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL:

Re: [MBZ] OT - magic jack

2009-01-08 Thread Wonko the Sane
Does it work with Linux or does it require Windows? On Thu, Jan 8, 2009 at 8:19 PM, John Freer mbfo...@gmail.com wrote: Wilton, I know nothing about Skype, MSN Video, Majic Bus, etc but here's my take on Majiic Jack. Oh wait, that's what you asked about, isn't it. Have used it for 6 months

Re: [MBZ] OT - magic jack

2009-01-08 Thread Wonko the Sane
Never mind -- checked the web site. Looks like Windows or Mac. Useless to me. Every system in the house is running Ubuntu 8.10 (except for my two servers, which are PCLOS and antiX). On Thu, Jan 8, 2009 at 8:42 PM, Wonko the Sane don.b...@gmail.com wrote: Does it work with Linux or does

Re: [MBZ] ADMIN, who is my...@netscape.net

2009-01-08 Thread Wonko the Sane
Try GMail. It is free and it works quite well on here. On Thu, Jan 8, 2009 at 8:44 PM, my...@netscape.net wrote: When I first signed on the MBZ list this email was Netscape, but I think AOL merged or something with Netscape. After that I was having problems with every email I get here. My

Re: [MBZ] Florida

2009-01-07 Thread Wonko the Sane
Dreary winter weather? Winter hasn't even hit us yet. So far, just one blizzard and two ice storms. Living in Florida made you soft. On Wed, Jan 7, 2009 at 2:50 PM, LWB250 lwb...@yahoo.com wrote: (Any chance to escape from this dreary winter weather.) Dan -- next part

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