Re: [MBZ] OT - magic jack

Does it work with Linux or does it require Windows? On Thu, Jan 8, 2009 at 8:19 PM, John Freer 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 and am very p

Re: [MBZ] OT CDL farm use, was Hay wagons

There are farms in WV? I don't recall ever seeing many (or perhaps any?) growing up there. Where and what are they growing? "Coal farms" don't count. On Wed, Jan 7, 2009 at 10:32 AM, Kris Gilmore wrote: > t 04:57 PM 1/6/2009, Loren Faeth wrote: > > Over 26,000 GVW you have to have a CDL. It

Re: [MBZ] Florida

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 wrote: > > (Any chance to escape from this dreary winter weather.) > > Dan > > -- next part -- An HT

Re: [MBZ] Think I found the bottom

Block heater my my 240D has served me well down to -20F (parked outside) at work. If it is plugged in, it is going to start. And remember, that is only a one mile commute to work and then the car sitting for nine hours. On Tue, Jan 6, 2009 at 8:50 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: > Started the '83 240D (

Re: [MBZ] FOR SALE 1989 300E

Did you notice the phrase "wants me"? On Sun, Jan 4, 2009 at 10:39 PM, andrew strasfogel wrote: > After the diet you will no doubt "convert" her. > > On Sun, Jan 4, 2009 at 10:56 PM, Robert Rentfro wrote: > > > U..lean and trim. That's where I need to be. Needless to say > that's > > whe

Re: [MBZ] FOR SALE 1989 300E

e- > From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] > On Behalf Of Wonko the Sane > Sent: Sunday, January 04, 2009 8:37 PM > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Subject: Re: [MBZ] FOR SALE 1989 300E > > If you cook it, they will come. Trust me -- s

Re: [MBZ] FOR SALE 1989 300E

If you cook it, they will come. Trust me -- seafood cooking in white wine smells a whole lot better than a burning hamburger. I was first, Debbie jumped onto the bandwagon (without any coaxing from me) and the 21 year old daughter (currently away finishing her degree) quickly signed on. Yea, they "

Re: [MBZ] Kaleb's 300E & Women

Naw -- she grew up a poor central Maine farm (non-working farm) girl, living on a dirt road with no neighbors in sight. (I do miss being there -- definitely a nice place to spend one's years on this earth!) All they ever owned were Saabs -- the squished-VW two-cycle kind. Of course, I haven't sha

Re: [MBZ] FOR SALE 1989 300E

Are you saying you shaved your chest? On Sun, Jan 4, 2009 at 8:21 PM, Loren Faeth wrote: > SHeesh! (longing for the time when men were men and chest hair was in -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL:

Re: [MBZ] FOR SALE 1989 300E

You will be a better man for it. When you want to party hardy, I suggest scallops (lots of them) sautéed in dry white wine and butter, served over angel hair pasta. Don't forget the paprika and fresh-ground pepper. Same recipe works for jumbo shrimp. And don't share with the beef-eaters! On Sun, J

Re: [MBZ] FOR SALE 1989 300E

I should add that the wife of the owner of the Chinese restaurant drives a 2007 G-500. It is always parked at the second restaurant they recently opened (a pizza place). On Sun, Jan 4, 2009 at 7:51 PM, Wonko the Sane wrote: > > The Vietnamese immigrants own a wonderful Chinese restaurant

Re: [MBZ] FOR SALE 1989 300E

Probably. We have lots of Mexican immigrants (all of whom are here legally, I am sure) working the meat packing plants and a few of them have set up body shops. For $300 I could not only get a paint job but also one of this head goes up and down dogs on the rear package shelf. I could even get my s

Re: [MBZ] FOR SALE 1989 300E

I bid $800 --- gotta factor in the cost of painting it a different color. On Sun, Jan 4, 2009 at 11:59 AM, OK Don wrote: > Not a bad looking car, except for the rust (first I've seen on a 124), > and that UGLY rocker cover. I'll give you $500 for it. > > -- > OK Don > >

Re: [MBZ] Kaleb's 300E & Women

ou ever owning an Acura again either I would > imagine. hee hee. > > Ed > 300E > > 2009/1/4 Wonko the Sane > > > When Debbie and I got married, "my" car was the red Acura Integra that > had > > previously been my ex's personal driver. (She wanted the

Re: [MBZ] Kaleb's 300E & Women

://don.homelinux.net/~don/BenzIndex.html So, to answer your question, it is irrelevant whether or not I like red cars. I am married to a lady who does not. D. On Sun, Jan 4, 2009 at 9:08 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > but YOU like the red dont you? > > Wonko the Sane wrote: > >&

Re: [MBZ] Kaleb's 300E & Women

For what it is worth, Bob, my wife had the identical reaction when she saw pics of the car. Not sure what it is about the color red that causes so much pain in a woman. Oh, wait, never mind. On Sat, Jan 3, 2009 at 10:07 PM, Robert Rentfro wrote: > Did you hear that noise? It was me getting insta

Re: [MBZ] So much for the 300E being cheaper to drive

Thank *od. On Fri, Jan 2, 2009 at 10:00 PM, Mountain Man wrote: > Wonko wrote: > > 3. I was very afraid you were going to start talking enemas. > > dooode - Say three "Hail Mobil 1"s and sin no more. > This is not banned, it is not banned lite. > mao > > ___ >

Re: [MBZ] Enroute to Detroit

As in TURKEY? On Wed, Dec 31, 2008 at 1:18 PM, Jeff Zedic wrote: > I agree...I,m sıttıng ın a friends apartment ın Istanbul gettıng ready > for New Year,s Eve ın less than three hours.must dash and get a > nice Efes Dark beer... > > Quıck and easy four hour flight from Londonpretty chea

Re: [MBZ] So much for the 300E being cheaper to drive

1. I am probably the most radical health nut on the list. 2. No, never heard of it and hope to never hear of it. 3. I was very afraid you were going to start talking enemas. On Fri, Jan 2, 2009 at 9:52 PM, Mountain Man wrote: > Wonko wrote: > > Say three "Hail Mobil 1"s and sin no more. > > Ok

Re: [MBZ] what to do, what to do ?

$500 if you drag it to Iowa and the interior is red. On Fri, Jan 2, 2009 at 2:50 PM, E M wrote: > Well, the old 300E is near enough to 350,000 kms that it makes no > difference > as Clarkson would say. It's burning some oil, and I've been reading up and > getting tips on pulling the head and do

Re: [MBZ] So much for the 300E being cheaper to drive

Say three "Hail Mobil 1"s and sin no more. On Fri, Jan 2, 2009 at 9:10 PM, Mountain Man wrote: > Wonko wrote: > > Tell the list owner ... oh, never mind. > > We are. > We did. > He listened. > I stopped. > mao > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and us

Re: [MBZ] So much for the 300E being cheaper to drive

Tell the list owner ... oh, never mind. On Fri, Jan 2, 2009 at 9:05 PM, Craig McCluskey wrote: > On Fri, 2 Jan 2009 20:43:14 -0600 "Mountain Man" > wrote: > > > Kaleb wrote: > > > well, after > > > didn't you > > I guess you need to be reminded again: this is not banned, or banned lite. > > > C

Re: [MBZ] So much for the 300E being cheaper to drive

Sounds like a job for a dark 190D. On Fri, Jan 2, 2009 at 8:08 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > well, after I get laid off and assuming I do get another job in tulsa, I > will just be driving back and forth 50 miles or so round trip, mostly > highway. > > Hendrik & Fay wrote: > >> Specially if you

Re: [MBZ] OT, do babies fart?

Depends a lot on his/her gene pool. On Wed, Dec 31, 2008 at 5:58 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > Why yes they do. > -- > Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK > 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, > 89 300E, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D x2, > 84 300D euro manny

Re: [MBZ] 190D V 300E

You don't look under your parked vehicles very frequently, do you? On Tue, Dec 30, 2008 at 5:13 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > what oil leak? > > Wonko the Sane wrote: > >> Did you fix the oil leak? >> >> > -- next part -- An HTML

Re: [MBZ] MBUSA Shooting Me Down

It shows. Have a granola bar and an apple. On Tue, Dec 30, 2008 at 7:00 PM, Robert Rentfro wrote: > No! > > -Original Message- > From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] > On Behalf Of Wonko the Sane > Sent: Tuesday, December 30,

Re: [MBZ] LA CL 300SLD...Really

Those aren't a Chevy -- they are a Cheby. On Tue, Dec 30, 2008 at 5:35 PM, Wilton Strickland wrote: > Occasionally, I see around town here a mid-'70's or so "restored" Chevy > sitting way up on chrome wheels that may be about 30" in dia. with an inch > or less of rubber between bottom of the whee

Re: [MBZ] MBUSA Shooting Me Down

Are you getting enough fiber in your diet? On Sun, Dec 28, 2008 at 9:03 AM, Robert Rentfro wrote: > I just might. Even though it seems most on the list think I'm nuts and I > need to quit whining and buy a new visor. > > Bob R > > -- next part -- An HTML attachment was sc

Re: [MBZ] Dealerships closing

Fire sale pricers on a nice Jeep? On Tue, Dec 30, 2008 at 5:46 PM, Wilton Strickland wrote: > Local Chysler/Dodge/Jeep steal -- ah, dealership closed indefinitely > yesterday. > > Wilton > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.oki

Re: [MBZ] 190D V 300E

Did you fix the oil leak? On Tue, Dec 30, 2008 at 9:22 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > With diesel prices so much higher than gas prices, I got to doing some > figuring. It looks like its actually slightly cheaper to drive a 300E than > it is a 190D. Once I get that new 300E I picked up done (hav

Re: [MBZ] Next Benz For Lt. Don

Not me. On Mon, Dec 29, 2008 at 5:13 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > maybe he already bought it, end of ad says car is sold > > Rick Knoble wrote: > >> Or maybe his bride, Deb. >> >> http://iowacity.craigslist.org/cto/972123686.html >> >> Seems like a good deal. Too bad Kaleb is on a buying freeze

Re: [MBZ] O.T. Hey Wonko...What's Not Eating Anything With LungsCalled?

Rentfro wrote: > Thanks. Henceforth I am in the fold. Doc will be pleased. > > Bob R > > -Original Message- > From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] > On Behalf Of Wonko the Sane > Sent: Monday, December 29, 2008 12:33 PM > To: Mer

Re: [MBZ] Next Benz For Lt. Don

LOTS of cars found themselves underwater in Iowa City during the floods this summer. Wonder if this might be one of them? On Mon, Dec 29, 2008 at 11:19 AM, Rick Knoble wrote: > Or maybe his bride, Deb. > > http://iowacity.craigslist.org/cto/972123686.html > > Seems like a good deal. Too bad Kaleb

Re: [MBZ] O.T. Hey Wonko...What's Not Eating Anything With Lungs Called?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pescetarianism For lunch yesterday (Red Lobster) I had grilled salmon in a shrimp/butter/lemon sauce. Also had broccoli and a baked potato. On Mon, Dec 29, 2008 at 11:25 AM, Robert Rentfro wrote: > What was that called? Sounds like something I may have to follow sin

Re: [MBZ] I dont understand why people would take apart a supposedly good engine

He revoved engine parts? Who is he, Elmer Fudd? On Sat, Dec 27, 2008 at 9:30 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-S-Class-300-SDL-1986-300SDL-6cyl-Classic-TURBO-Diesel-Project-partscar_W0QQitemZ170289813595QQihZ007QQcategoryZ6336QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcm

Re: [MBZ] Merry Christmas to all from New Mexico

Uh ... it does snow in New Mexico. Regularly. It isn't quite Boone, but it isn't Miami, either. On Thu, Dec 25, 2008 at 9:36 PM, Mountain Man wrote: > Craig wrote: > > A picture of the manse this evening ... > > Is that what New Mexico looks like? > Snow? > What part of New Mexico is that? > mao

Re: [MBZ] Merry Christmas to all from New Mexico

Who shovels your driveway. He quit halfway thru the job. On Thu, Dec 25, 2008 at 7:28 PM, Craig McCluskey wrote: > A picture of the manse this evening ... > > > Craig > -- next part -- > A non-text attachment was scrubbed... > Name: dscn0031.jpg > Type: image/jpeg > Size:

Re: [MBZ] License Plate Frames

North Carolina WAS First In Flight -- but they had to import some mid-westerners to pull it off. On Wed, Dec 24, 2008 at 5:43 PM, Wilton Strickland wrote: > Here, "North Carolina" is across the bottom, but when it's covered by the > plate frame, the state is still obvious, 'cause you can read "Fi

Re: [MBZ] License Plate Frames

It is a Homeland Security thing. On Tue, Dec 23, 2008 at 7:52 PM, Chuck Landenberger wrote: > Just a reminder to all the Arizonans on the list.. > > On January 1, 2009, the word "ARIZONA" on the top of your license plate > must be completely readable and not covered by a frame. Fine is $13

Re: [MBZ] I cant find parts

My kids are roughly Kaleb's age. On Tue, Dec 23, 2008 at 7:02 PM, Kevin wrote: > I'm roughly his age and I've forgotten where I've put cars before. Suppose > you'd have to see my place to understand that. No, I don't have pictures. > > On Tue, Dec 23

Re: [MBZ] I cant find parts

You are too young for that. Wait until you get into the age bracket for LT Don / OKDonn / Loren! On Tue, Dec 23, 2008 at 10:22 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > I hate it when I cant find parts I ordered from Rusty I know I have laying > around. For instance, I know I have a new thermostat I bought

Re: [MBZ] Laid off? [was: Re: OT: 1Gb fibre channel]

On Mon, Dec 22, 2008 at 9:10 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > yea, do tell, Im fixing to be laid off myself. I will have severance pay > for a while, and am debating on if I want to find a job, or just draw > unemployment for a while and screw around with cars. Probably better try > and find a job

Re: [MBZ] stupid drivers

Not very often. We are all under one roof now, rather than spread out in three different buildings. On Thu, Dec 18, 2008 at 9:26 PM, Rich Thomas < richthomas79td...@constructivity.net> wrote: > Do you still haul fatasses in your Benz? > > --R > > > -- next part -- An HTML

Re: [MBZ] Snew

Try channel 8 on your television set. 5:00, 6:00, 10:00. Channels 5 and 13 are inferior options. Tonight: A wintry mix this evening will transition to mainly snow, heavy at times, overnight. Low 18F. Winds ENE at 15 to 25 mph. 5 to 8 inches of snow expected. Tomorrow: Scattered snow showers durin

Re: [MBZ] Snew

9td...@constructivity.net> wrote: > So I'm trying to decide since it is going to be near 80F inland and low 70s > near the coast, if I should wear shorts or not. The issue is mosquitoes, > they have better pickens with the shorts. > > --R > > Wonko the Sane wrote: > >>

Re: [MBZ] Snew

Loren: We've received at least 1/4" of slush/ice (continuing to increase in depth) and it appears (at least on the www.weather.com radar map for 50129) that we are soon to change over to snow. It is coming your way and it is definitely ugly. Last forecast I saw for Jefferson was 7" of white fluffy

Re: [MBZ] stupid drivers

harge each time I renew. On Thu, Dec 18, 2008 at 7:30 PM, Mitch Haley wrote: > Wonko the Sane wrote: > > My license is DM (D=chauffeur, M=motorcycle). >> > > I dropped the "chauffeur" part about 15-20 years ago, so mine says "OCY" > O= Operator (car), CY =

Re: [MBZ] stupid drivers

No -- that would be DSM. On Thu, Dec 18, 2008 at 7:29 PM, Craig McCluskey wrote: > On Thu, 18 Dec 2008 18:21:32 -0600 "Wonko the Sane" > wrote: > > > My license is DM > > Is that because you live near Des Moines? > > > Craig > > ___

Re: [MBZ] Snew

It is raining (yes, raining) here. Air temp is 21 degrees, six inches of snow on the ground. On Thu, Dec 18, 2008 at 7:22 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > we have not got any yet, only ice. > > Jim Cathey wrote: > >> It's just about done now. 2' in a day, which is record-setting >> around here. M

Re: [MBZ] Snew

Tell me again where you live? On Thu, Dec 18, 2008 at 6:40 PM, Jim Cathey wrote: > It's just about done now. 2' in a day, which is record-setting > around here. Most roads are kind of impassible. I sure wish > I had that Unimog/snoblower combo now! Would have been tres > cool to roll up to w

Re: [MBZ] stupid drivers

It would be interesting to find out how many of us have a motorcycle endorsement on our license. I don't mean "I rode one once back in high school" but currently ride (legally). My license is DM (D=chauffeur, M=motorcycle). On Thu, Dec 18, 2008 at 4:49 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: > I'd make everybo

Re: [MBZ] stupid drivers

Thank you. (Courteous) On Thu, Dec 18, 2008 at 4:49 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: > I'd make everybody learn to ride a motorcycle. Learning to ride a > motorcycle makes you a better driver and makes most people more courteous... > > -Curt > > -- next part -- An HTML attachment

[MBZ] Get a $10 Rebate From Mobil 1

Looks to be legit. -- Forwarded message -- From: LT Don Date: Thu, Dec 18, 2008 at 3:02 PM Subject: [Fwd: Get a $10 Rebate From Mobil 1] To: "don.b...@gmail.com >> LT Don" Original Message Subject: Get a $10 Rebate From Mobil 1 Date: Thu, 18 Dec 2008 14:42:

Re: [MBZ] A taste of our weather

That is so amazing that I just posted the link on Groxx. But on the other hand, we have 6" of snow on the ground from yesterday, with freezing rain followed by 4" more snow forecast for tomorrow. And it isn't even officially winter yet in Iowa (or anywhere else). On Wed, Dec 17, 2008 at 6:20 PM, R

Re: [MBZ] its a Reagan era sedan

Pre I-beam. But Tim and I do share some unfortunate characteristics so anything is possible (if not probable) around our place. On Wed, Dec 17, 2008 at 8:17 PM, Mitch Haley wrote: > Wonko the Sane wrote: > >> Debbie's taste in "vintage" cars is more in l

Re: [MBZ] its a Reagan era sedan

Debbie's taste in "vintage" cars is more in line with the wife's on Home Improvement. She'd accept a 300E but would much rather have a restored Nomad. On Wed, Dec 17, 2008 at 4:46 PM, Wilton Strickland wrote: > Another one for Debbie! 'May need some spinning wheel covers on those 16 > inch wheel

Re: [MBZ] Fw: Your message to Mercedes awaits moderator approval

I believe the email text size counts, not just the attachment. On Wed, Dec 17, 2008 at 12:57 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: > Strange, my laptop says the attachment is 32KB... Must be some new math > over at Okie Acres. ;) > > --- On Wed, 12/17/08, mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com < > mercedes-boun...@oki

Re: [MBZ] Sell Fuel Efficient Cars Act

*There is an RSS news feed at **www.uscg.mil that I subscribe to that gives the latest news on rescues, such as: http://lawfuel.com/show-release.asp?ID=20245 and http://weblog.signonsandiego.com/news/breaking/2008/12/us_coast_guard_evacuates_man_o.html There is a lot more press coverage on the coa

Re: [MBZ] SDL cranky cold starts

I started the 240D yesterday evening -- not sure what the garage temp was, but it was around -7 outside and the car hadn't been started in several weeks. I did have a BatteryTender plugged in the entire time, which might have kept the battery warm. But I did three preglows and the car cranked right

Re: [MBZ] Sell Fuel Efficient Cars Act

Chill, Loren. LtCol Wilton was very much tongue in cheek. It was a USAF / USCG dig. Inter-service rivalry. As for Siberia, take a look out your kitchen window right now and then get back to me. Jefferson got 5.5 inches of white stuff today and it was -2F when we ran Megan to Fort Dodge yesterday m

Re: [MBZ] OT - Coastie duty

No Dutch Harbor. But I was destined for Kodiak when I took OCS. On Tue, Dec 16, 2008 at 7:43 PM, Wilton Strickland wrote: > 'Bout what I thought. I notice, you didn't mention Dutch Harbor. ;<)) > > Wilton > > - Original Message - > From: "Wonko t

Re: [MBZ] Sell Fuel Efficient Cars Act

Actually, the Coast Guard IS over in this God-forsaken part of our great country. Anywhere you find a big river (Mississippi, Missouri, etc.) there is a Coast Guard presence. Not normally any aircraft but they do have those strange floating things. Amazing as it is, there are active duty bases (ot

Re: [MBZ] OT - Coastie duty

Cape May for boot camp, Elizabeth City NC for avionics school, Cape Cod as a Petty Officer, Yorktown VA for OCS, Pensacola FL for flight training, New York City, Washington DC, retired. No. But I did move to Iowa. On Tue, Dec 16, 2008 at 7:32 PM, Wilton Strickland wrote: > BTW, Wonko, did you e

Re: [MBZ] Sell Fuel Efficient Cars Act

If we were the closest asset, without even blinking. But ... no. On Tue, Dec 16, 2008 at 6:59 PM, Wilton Strickland wrote: > But would USCG make such a run in the middle of Okieland? ;<))) > > Wilton > > - Original Message ----- > From: "Wonko the Sane"

Re: [MBZ] Sell Fuel Efficient Cars Act

The bank. On Tue, Dec 16, 2008 at 6:45 PM, LWB250 wrote: > Time to declare bankruptcy. I just wonder which one lets you keep your > house > > Dan > > --- On Tue, 12/16/08, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > > > From: Kaleb C. Striplin > > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Sell Fuel Efficient Cars Act > > To: "M

Re: [MBZ] Sell Fuel Efficient Cars Act

And which side of this health insurance debate are you on? What if you had been unemployed (and uninsured) at the time? Kids don't check health insurance cards before they pop out of the chute. As for the life flight charges, you should have called the Coast Guard. I've done several similar flight

Re: [MBZ] never seen anything like this before

Say what? On Tue, Dec 16, 2008 at 6:19 PM, Tom Hargrave wrote: > I'm honestly still interested in trading for an old 240D > -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL:

Re: [MBZ] 1998 E320 automatic transmission

$1700 is a rebuilt brake caliper for your model. On Tue, Dec 16, 2008 at 4:33 PM, John Robbins wrote: > Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > >> you need one already? >> > > No... just curious. Every time he's ever talked about a rebuilt it's > about $1700. One can hope. > > > -- next part -

Re: [MBZ] SDL cranky cold starts

y -- I might be driving the Buick sooner than I had anticipated.] On Tue, Dec 16, 2008 at 1:36 PM, John Robbins wrote: > Wonko the Sane wrote: > >> The 300E fired right up this morning in 10F temps. Started yesterday >> at -2F. But that is why it is my winter car! >> >

Re: [MBZ] 190D madness

World-famous final words: "Ya'll watch this!" On Tue, Dec 16, 2008 at 1:13 PM, Loren Faeth wrote: > WooHoo Curt is brimming with self-confidence! > > > Way to go! > -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL:

Re: [MBZ] Sell Fuel Efficient Cars Act

What a country! On Tue, Dec 16, 2008 at 1:14 PM, Tom Hargrave wrote: > > > Great, I can trade my 300 SDL in on a new Corvette Z06! > http://www.chevrolet.com/corvette/ > > I just need to come up with the rest of the $74.775. > > > -- next part -- An HTML attac

Re: [MBZ] Sell Fuel Efficient Cars Act

I can somewhat appreciate the theory behind the plan. My observation (and it is only that) is that folks in that income range tend to own older, less fuel efficient and often highly polluting vehicles (oil-burners). If these POS-style cars can be taken off the road and replaced with more fuel effic

Re: [MBZ] Sell Fuel Efficient Cars Act

Trust me, the answer is no. On Tue, Dec 16, 2008 at 11:28 AM, Robert Rentfro wrote: > Can people who make less then $40K afford a new car? > > Bob R > Makes more than $40K and hates car payments > > -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL:

Re: [MBZ] Sell Fuel Efficient Cars Act

You also get two tickets to the next Harkin Steak Fry. On Tue, Dec 16, 2008 at 10:46 AM, Loren Faeth wrote: > The illustrious Tom (Turkey) Harkin and his compatriot, Dick (Turban) > Durbin have launched this. > (Yes this is for real) > > you would get $10,000 for buying a new car, IF you make les

Re: [MBZ] SDL cranky cold starts

The 300E fired right up this morning in 10F temps. Started yesterday at -2F. But that is why it is my winter car! On Tue, Dec 16, 2008 at 6:38 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > Well the 190D fired right up after less than 10 seconds of glow this > morning, ran smooth as silk right off the bat, had n

Re: [MBZ] SDL cranky cold starts

I haven't read the other replies but here's my take on it. That is normal for a diesel in cold weather, at least for my 240D. Until it warms up just a bit, it is even more slow that one would anticipate. Painfully slow. Pedal to the floor and go 10 mph. But, after about 90 seconds or so, things get

Re: [MBZ] Lt. Don MAY have changed my life!

I neither attack nor try to evangelize those who want to eat meat. It is simply a personal choice I have made, much as one would chose Presbyterian or Catholic or a Synagogue or Atheism. Or Democrat or Republican or None Of The Above. We shall each have to answer to a higher power (or not) someday

Re: [MBZ] lust (and it isn't a Benz)

she had in the car with her, into the fuel tank. On Mon, Dec 15, 2008 at 5:28 PM, E M wrote: > Have a peek. > > http://www.jaylenosgarage.com/video/video_player.shtml?vid=188058 > > Ed > 300E > > 2008/12/15 Wonko the Sane > > > *http://tinyurl.

Re: [MBZ] Lt. Don MAY have changed my life!

Not according to what I observe on Union Pacific. (The main east/west line runs about ten Benz-lengths from my office window). Just as many trains per day as there was this time last year and they are just as long. Well over 50% of them are hauling either coal or grain, or taking empty hoppers west

Re: [MBZ] lust (and it isn't a Benz)

If I had the discretionary income, I probably would. More of a tank than even a 240D and a blast to drive. Drove one frequently up in Maine during the 70s and early 80s. On Mon, Dec 15, 2008 at 3:59 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > you should buy it > > Wonko the Sane wrote: &

Re: [MBZ] Lt. Don MAY have changed my life!

Become a geographic bachelor. On Mon, Dec 15, 2008 at 3:53 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > didnt see anything in my area > > > Christopher McCann wrote: > >> I think you'll get hired if you don't smoke pot...at least not on the >> job...or wait, maybe that's Amtrak? :-) >> >> Remember all those Am

[MBZ] lust (and it isn't a Benz)

*http://tinyurl.com/6jsccz *(1968 Saab 96) ___ 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 or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/m

Re: [MBZ] Lt. Don MAY have changed my life!

I don't think they will let you pack heat while on the train, though, so you will have to leave "Sweetness" at home. On Mon, Dec 15, 2008 at 3:23 PM, Christopher McCann wrote: > Y'all may recall Lt. Don's suggestion to Kaleb to investigate Union Pacific > jobs. Well, the apprentice diesel mechani

Re: [MBZ] rant about tires

I don't have the itemized invoice yet. That will come in the mail at the end of the month. On Sun, Dec 14, 2008 at 10:42 PM, Craig McCluskey wrote: > > I was hoping you'd put the individual items' cost after the hyphen to let > us know how much those things cost in your neck of the woods. > > >

Re: [MBZ] rant about tires

next 300E. On Sun, Dec 14, 2008 at 10:01 PM, Craig McCluskey wrote: > On Sun, 14 Dec 2008 20:55:51 -0600 "Wonko the Sane" > wrote: > > > I feel your pain. I recently dropped $630 for 4 tires for the 300E. > > What was the breakdown of the various elements of tha

Re: [MBZ] rant about tires

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Goodyear&tireModel=Assurance+TripleTred On Sun, Dec 14, 2008 at 9:05 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > holy CRAP, why would you spend that much on tires? Are they made of gold? > > > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For

Re: [MBZ] rant about tires

I feel your pain. I recently dropped $630 for 4 tires for the 300E. On Sun, Dec 14, 2008 at 8:28 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > OK, just bought brand new tires for the 190D, got another 190D that needs > new tires. The 140 diesel will need new tires soon. The 140 I just picked > up will need ne

Re: [MBZ] I make it back, Walmart hell

Naw, he will just sell the trailer now that the buying freeze is on. On Sun, Dec 14, 2008 at 7:26 PM, Mitch Haley wrote: > > I predict that K'leb will have two MOUNTED spares in the truck the next > time he does an interstate car haul. > > Mitch. > > > > > ___

Re: [MBZ] I get the 140 and fix it with duct tape, now 4sale for 5K

I was going to ding you about being up in the middle of the night sending emails, but a link I went to said it is now 6:28 pm tomorrow Down Under. Is that possible? It is 11:30 pm yesterday (to you) here. On Sat, Dec 13, 2008 at 10:50 PM, Hendrik & Fay wrote: > Oooh another fan of the mighty grey

Re: [MBZ] I get the 140

Fix it and I will give you $1100. Ma On Sat, Dec 13, 2008 at 8:05 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin, laptop < ka...@striplin.net> wrote: > after this its freezing back up. Who in their right mind can pass up a 140 > for 1200 > > Wonko the Sane wrote: > >> Buying thaw? >> &

Re: [MBZ] updated my web site today

I am doing an hour long software update that is stealing bandwidth. 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 or change delivery options go to: >> http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/me

Re: [MBZ] Buying freeze is back on, just don't get hypothermia

Here is "pure" capitalism. Fortunately, the US isn't really capitalistic these days. http://www.raken.com/American_wealth/Gilded_age_index4.asp If you can get it "down there" rent Blazing Saddles. It is a comedy but somehow gives a true flavor of the great days of the railroad barons. On Sat, De

Re: [MBZ] Backup generator

The paperwork that came with my sump pump (this summer) was advertising a battery backup module. Not sure how long it would run on battery -- didn't say. Your experience is making me question the wisdom of not having that convenience. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] I get the 140

Sorry, that was the pharmacy hours. Wonder if that is a 24x7 store? On Sat, Dec 13, 2008 at 7:34 PM, Mitch Haley wrote: > Kaleb C. Striplin, laptop wrote: > >> So in the morning I will have to find a tire shop nearby, hopefully open >> on Sunday. >> > > I can't remember for sure, but I think WMa

Re: [MBZ] I get the 140

Web site says 9:00 am. http://www.priceviewer.com/walmart_locations/1988-MO.html On Sat, Dec 13, 2008 at 7:34 PM, Mitch Haley wrote: > Kaleb C. Striplin, laptop wrote: > >> So in the morning I will have to find a tire shop nearby, hopefully open >> on Sunday. >> > > I can't remember for sure, b

Re: [MBZ] updated my web site today

nkfully I only let her talk me into > a temp rinse. Took me an hour to wash it out. > BillR > > -Original Message- > From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] > On Behalf Of Wonko the Sane > Sent: Saturday, December 13, 2008 7:42 PM

Re: [MBZ] I get the 140

Buying thaw? On Sat, Dec 13, 2008 at 6:38 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin, laptop < ka...@striplin.net> wrote: > Picked up the 140 earlier. On the way from its location to the hotel I > start getting bad vibration from the trailer. I pull off the highway at the > next exit. Bad move, next thing I know I

[MBZ] updated my web site today

http://don.homelinux.net/~don/ ___ 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 or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okieb

Re: [MBZ] OT: MM

Moore is actually Hurst, but he used a screen name. On Fri, Dec 12, 2008 at 6:56 PM, Hendrik & Fay wrote: > Well the only way to have any sort of opinion of him is to watch his > movies. Yeah I know the talkback Nazis are saying he is the devil and the > hat hides his horns. > As a interesting no

Re: [MBZ] I get a job offer today

d get into pharmaceutical > drug smuggling anti depressants would be a big mover. > > Hendrik > who finds that most car salespeople are two faced, love you when you walk > into the lot and hate you when you leave without buying > > Wonko the Sane wrote: > >> My observatio

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