Re: [MBZ] OT, banking
Here's the deal. BEFORE THE CHECK YOU WRITE IS CASHED, YOU MUST HAVE THE MONEY IN YOUR ACCOUNT. _ Frank Pembleton other half of 15 year bank manager; former transporter of checks via the Federal Reserve Intermodal Transportation System Manchester, MO KLEB FOR PREZ!! -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin, Cox Auto Trader Sent: Tuesday, October 31, 2006 5:57 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] OT, banking Anybody here in the banking business or know about it? If so, email me offlist ([EMAIL PROTECTED]), I have some technical questions about the way checks are processed these days (ach etc).
[MBZ] Americans... Remember to VOTE NEXT TUESDAY
While walking down the street one day a US senator is tragically hit by a truck and dies. His soul arrives in heaven and is met by St. Peter at the entrance. Welcome to heaven, says St. Peter. Before you settle in, it seems there is a problem. We seldom see a high official around these parts, you see, so we're not sure what to do with you. No problem, just let me in, says the man. Well, I'd like to, but I have orders from higher up. What we'll do is have you spend one day in hell and one in heaven. Then you can choose where to spend eternity. Really, I've made up my mind. I want to be in heaven, says the senator. I'm sorry, but we have our rules. And with that, St. Peter escorts him to the elevator and he goes down, down, down to hell. The doors open and he finds himself in the middle of a green golf course. In the distance is a clubhouse and standing in front of it are all his friends and other politicians who had worked with him. Everyone is very happy and in evening dress. They run to greet him, shake his hand, and reminisce about the good times they had while getting rich at the expense of the people. They play a friendly game of golf and then dine on lobster, caviar and champagne. Also present is the devil, who really is a very friendly guy who has a good time dancing and telling jokes. They are having such a good time that before he realizes it, it is time to go. Everyone gives him a hearty farewell and waves while the elevator rises... The elevator goes up, up, up and the door reopens on heaven where St. Peter is waiting for him. Now it's time to visit heaven. So, 24 hours pass with the senator joining a group of contented souls moving from cloud to cloud, playing the harp and singing. They have a good time and, before he realizes it, the 24 hours have gone by and St. Peter returns. Well, then, you've spent a day in hell and another in heaven. Now choose your eternity. The senator reflects for a minute, then he answers: Well, I would never have said it before, I mean heaven has been delightful, but I think I would be better off in hell. So St. Peter escorts him to the elevator and he goes down, down, down to hell. Now the doors of the elevator open and he's in the middle of a barren land covered with waste and garbage. He sees all his friends, dressed in rags, picking up the trash and putting it in black bags as more trash falls from above. The devil comes over to him and puts his arm around his shoulder. I don't understand, stammers the senator. Yesterday I was here and there was a golf course and clubhouse, and we ate lobster and caviar, drank champagne, and danced and had a great time. Now there's just a wasteland full of garbage and my friends look miserable. What happened? The devil looks at him, smiles and says, Yesterday we were campaigning.. Today you voted. --
Re: [MBZ] HOW MANY GEARS IN 300D transmission
But you're talking about Klebbie, not a normal, logical person. _ Frank Pembleton Manchester, MO KLEB FOR PREZ!! -Original Message- From: Michael Hall Sent: Sunday, October 22, 2006 11:59 PM Otherwise, a logical person would conclude that I am correct. Mike
Re: [MBZ] RustyQ 2006
So does Hurst. (So I've heard...no personal knowledge) _ Frank Pembleton Manchester, MO KLEB FOR PREZ!! -Original Message- From: Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Thursday, October 19, 2006 6:47 PM Thats no probem at all. She snores and farts all night though. Gary Hurst wrote: you are in the small room though as ragina is sharing my room with me
Re: [MBZ] RustyQ 2006
No Wisconsin sausages? What about UNKNOWN attendees? _ Frank Pembleton Manchester, MO KLEB FOR PREZ!! -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Rusty Sent: Wednesday, October 18, 2006 1:41 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] RustyQ 2006 We're getting closer and closer to the big day. October 28th is just around the corner. Barbeque pork and chicken, yummy baked beans, macaroni casserole, cole slaw, cookies, beer, wine and soft drinks. The best part is it's all FREE. Bring your cars, your wives, your girlfriends, your mother in law, your pets, anybody. From 12:00 noon till 5:00PM. The 7th annual BuyMBparts RustyQ is the place for anyone that owns a Benz to be. Please call 1-800-741-5252 to make reservations so the food doesn't run out! Here is a list of known attendees:
Re: [MBZ] RustyQ 2006
As usual, Klebbie gets DBT's leftovers _ Frank Pembleton Manchester, MO KLEB FOR PREZ!! -Original Message- From: Rusty Sent: Thursday, October 19, 2006 8:20 AM Your room is ready. -Original Message- From: Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Wednesday, October 18, 2006 6:00 PM I see since toad dropped out chippie and jaime are showing up. Hopefull you have my room ready?
Re: [MBZ] Toronto 300D for sale
A friend of Sexton's? Does it still have a cigarette lighter? _ Frank Pembleton Manchester, MO KLEB FOR PREZ!! -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jeff Zedic Sent: Monday, October 16, 2006 8:36 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] Toronto 300D for sale Gentlemen, I'm leaving the country and am looking to rid myself of an albatross...I have my Mississippi purchased 1983 300D that I need to shift. Nice burgundy colour with tan interior, working AC, sunroof and cruise! Also has Euro lights. One small problem I sold it to a friend of Sexton's who quickly proceeded to somehow put a rod through the block! (Don't ask me how) He abandoned the car and left me with the debris..4 perfect Bundt rims...tires are shot Any takers? Any ideas on getting rod of this? Anyone want the Euro lights? Jeff Zedic Toronto ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 240D vs 300SD Starter
Maybe it wasn't a stray after all _ Frank Pembleton Manchester, MO KLEB FOR PREZ!! -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Rusty Sent: Monday, October 16, 2006 10:23 AM To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' Subject: Re: [MBZ] 240D vs 300SD Starter The company was Iskra, they no longer exist. They were in Yugoslavia and it seems a stray bomb took care of them.
Re: [MBZ] JOINED MBCA
Besides, WHERE DO YOU THINK YOUR CUSTOMERS COME FROM? _ Frank Pembleton Manchester, MO KLEB FOR PREZ!! -Original Message- From: Hendrik Riessen Sent: Monday, October 09, 2006 7:14 PM You have more chance of being able to change things for the better being within the club than standing on the outside and complaining about how things are run. I have issues with the local MB club as well but I do not whinge about it. I do state my views if people ask but I am not white anting the club because it is not excactly what I want it to be. Hendrik only a member of the Port Adelaide football club..go the the Power in 2007 http://portadelaidefc.com.au/default.asp although I am considering joining up with the MBCSA to see first hand how things arethen again I wouldn't want to be a member of a club that would have me as a member:-) - Original Message - From: Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, October 10, 2006 4:03 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] JOINED MBCA my one year in MBCA was during the george murphy/bob beltz/frank barrett era. watching those guys operate has convinced me that this is not a club i ever need to be part of. it's possible it was just a bad time and atypical, but i can't feel comfortable signing up again.
Re: [MBZ] JOINED MBCA
You don't know Hurst, do you? _ Frank Pembleton Manchester, MO KLEB FOR PREZ!! -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Chuck Landenberger Sent: Monday, October 09, 2006 9:37 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] JOINED MBCA Gary, If a buddy of yours did something that hurt you personally EIGHT years ago, would you still not talk to him today... m
Re: [MBZ] JOINED MBCA
Kathy WAS on the right side. May she rest in peace. _ Frank Pembleton Manchester, MO KLEB FOR PREZ!! -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Loren Faeth Sent: Monday, October 09, 2006 9:38 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] JOINED MBCA I stayed in contact with Kathy, but avoided the national office people. The last national event I went to was the Startech in St Louis in 1990. I never understood the power struggle, but I trusted Kathy to be on the right side.
Re: [MBZ] 560sel quick tips?
I seem to remember that on these engines one camshaft wears more quickly than the other. Don't a$k me how I know. But that was on an M117.986. The 560SEL should have an M117.968! _ Frank Pembleton Manchester, MO KLEB FOR PREZ!! -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Steve MacSween Sent: Saturday, October 07, 2006 10:34 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] 560sel quick tips? Seeing as it does appear that my SD's motor has expired, and seeing as I need a vehicle on a daily basis, I may end up buying another car quick. I have a line on an 89? 560sel, cosmetically wonderful (of course) but unfortunately it has been sitting for about two years and started only infrequently during that time. The guy selling it (agent for the PO, a wealthy local resort owner) admits the valve seals are bad and it smokes when cold. Beyond that it's the usual Sgt. Shultz routine. In all my years on the lists I've been a diesel guy so I pretty much ignored V8 talk. I DO know to check if the chains have been done, and the state of the exhaust and cats, and other obvious stuff for a parked car like the waterpump, belts, alternator, stuff that may have accelerated decrepitude from sitting. Another other points? It's a kicking good deal BUT we all know the way that goes -- Mac Steve MacSween Aylmer, Quebec (Canada) Mercedes: '82 300sd / '82 240d (x2) / '60 220s ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] I'm back.......
What do you mean you know how to spell? _ Frank Pembleton Manchester, MO KLEB FOR PREZ!! -Original Message- From: Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Thursday, October 05, 2006 8:22 PM what do you mean you are a vegitarian?
[MBZ] Bob Hoover at Chuck Yeager ceremony
It was a fairly small ceremony, but check out the front row of guests! Left to right you've got Clay Lacy (record-setting aviator in the Learjet, 747SP round the world flight more), Clay Lacy's company shoots about every piece of air-to-air film you'll want to see including virtually all airline commercials), Frank Borman (yeah, the flew-around-the-moon Apollo 8 guy), Bob Hoover (greatest pilot ever lived, period), and Baron Hilton (an accomplished aviator, and the next best Hilton to meet after Paris). image001.jpg
[MBZ] NTSB/Comair
-- Forwarded Message From: Deneal Schilmeister (iMac) [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Fri, 29 Sep 2006 11:32:18 -0500 To: Frank Pembleton [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: NTSB/Comair Air Transport Inaccurate Airport Diagrams May Have Played Role in Comair Crash Aviation Week Space Technology 09/18/2006, page 39 Frances Fiorino Washington Printed headline: Comair Pilots Proceed With 'Extreme Caution' Airport maps that did not accurately reflect runway and taxiway reconstruction may have been a factor in the Aug. 27 crash of Comair Flight 5191. Comair's Flight Dept. last week warned flight crews to exercise extreme caution operating at Lexington (Ky.) Blue Grass Airport. They were asked not to follow the airport taxi diagrams, but to follow airport markers and signs in place. Investigators learned the flight crew of Flight 5191 was using Jeppesen charts issued Jan. 27, which would not have depicted construction changes made up to the date of the accident, including a 325-ft. shift to the southwest of Runway 22, the main runway, and changes to taxiway connectors to Runways 22 and 26. For reasons yet to be determined, the Flight 5191 crew in pre-dawn darkness had turned onto the unlit 3,500-ft. GA VFR day-only Runway 26 instead of the 7,000-ft. Runway 22. The CRJ100 ran out of concrete and crashed into a perimeter fence, killing 48 of the 49 people on board (AWST Sept. 4, p. 33). Comair issued the warning to pilots upon noting that an updated Blue Grass diagram--issued by Jeppesen on Sept. 8--did not depict the actual airport layout. There were no published updates in the intervening period, according to the airline. The problem is that the latest version is really a glimpse into the future: it shows how the airport runways and taxiways will look when the multimillion-dollar airport enhancement project is completed. It will be accurate in about 6-8 weeks from now, says a Comair official. The FAA periodically publishes and updates airport diagrams in various U.S. regions. The data, in turn, are given to service providers such as Jeppesen, which also supplies the information to pilots. Blue Grass Airport Executive Director Michael Gobb notes that it is the airport operator's responsibility to provide accurate information about construction plans and its progressive phases to the FAA. FAA official Laura Brown says Blue Grass supplied the agency with information about the new field design on June 23. The FAA passed the data on to the charting companies, following normal procedures. Brown adds that when actual conditions vary from the published changes in diagrams, it is an airport's responsibility to issue Notices to Airman (Notams) through the FAA's Flight Service Stations. Between published updates, changes affecting flight operations are also available to crews in the form of ATIS (airport terminal information service), and it is the pilot's responsibility to check all Notams as well as the ATIS. Gobb notes that Blue Grass airport construction alerts have regularly aired on ATIS since the airport enhancement project started in October 2003, and that Notams also have been issued during the construction, including those about inoperative lighting and taxiways. According to the FAA, on the morning of the accident, ATIS Bravo at 05:54 a.m. local time advised that 22 was the landing and departing runway and Pilots, use caution for construction on the air carrier ramp. Gobb said the Flight 5191 crew had two alternatives. The first was to taxi from the main taxiway across Runway 26, and onto a connector taxiway (A5), which leads to departure Runway 22. (The updated chart would have been inconsistent with actual runway environment; the connector taxiway they were to have followed does not appear on it.) The second option was a takeoff from the unlit, inactive Runway 26, which tragically is what happened. Gobb said the blue lights of the connector taxiway were on, as were runway end identifier lights and touchdown zone lights for Runway 4/22. Another route, an extended taxiway connecting Runways 26 and the original threshold position of Runway 22--and which was depicted on the January-dated charts--was closed. A Notam had been issued and flashing red lights on top of low-profile barricades indicated such, says Gobb. Construction of a replacement taxiway leading to the shifted threshold of Runway 22 was to start Aug. 28, the day after the accident. It's now been delayed to allow investigators to examine the runway/taxiway intersection and airport maps. The NTSB investigation is ongoing, and this week it expects to issue an update. -- End of Forwarded Message
Re: [MBZ] 126 brake support joint
On 9/26/06 7:10 PM, tom savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Besides, you-know-who was the reason I missed the last 'Q. Did I make her mad at the original OkieQ? Inquiring minds want to know FP--- (only one ever banned from banned and proud of it)
Re: [MBZ] Upgrades to OSX
Oh Woger. we have the same machine! I swore I would keep it forever, as its the last dual-boot mac. (Well, except for the new intel duo ones with Bootcamp) I keep drooling over the new ones, but since I am heavy in legacy Photoshop and Pagemaker, I'll keep the iMac I have. But How does the 10.4.7 work with the older machine? _ Frank Pembleton aka DS 10.3.9 Manchester, MO KLEB FOR PREZ!! -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, September 25, 2006 3:51 PM forgive us novices. we are stupid and worthless :( My G4 867 (out of date, now) has OS 9.2 and OS 10.4.7 co-existing on an unpartitioned hard drive and I can switch back and forth at will. RLE.
Re: [MBZ] correct pronunciation of OS X
Getting OSX to boot on a G3 iMac is tricky, especially the Bondi G3. I'd say you should ask Poos, a Mac and PC IT professional, but you are mad at him. Soon you may run out of people to like? _ Frank Pembleton Manchester, MO KLEB FOR PREZ!! -Original Message- From: Gary Hurst Sent: Monday, September 25, 2006 4:15 PM well, the mac has already blown up. just flashed a question mark instead of booting. this is most distressing
Re: [MBZ] olde macs
On 9/25/06 9:44 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I swore I would keep it forever, as it?s the last dual-boot mac. (Well, except for the new intel duo ones with Bootcamp) The last dual-boot Mac is later than mine. When Firewire 800 was introduced, Classic was no more. I've been looking into this because not only is 867mhz a bit slow for X-Plane, a flight simulator, but my box's video card is not fast enough to render the scenery fast enough. I've been watching Craigslist locally for one of these and the used prices seem to hovering around $800. RLE This is what mine is: Model # : F8812LL/A Machine Model:17 iMac Flat Screen CPU Type:PowerPC G4 (2.1) Number Of CPUs:1 CPU Speed:800 MHz L2 Cache (per CPU):256 KB Memory:768 MB Bus Speed:100 MHz Boot ROM Version:4.4.5f3 Maybe it's not the last dual boot... I thought that it was. Meaning it actually can boot into OS 9.22 with NO access to X or it can boot Into OS 10.x And run legacy apps in Classic Mode --
Re: [MBZ] Porsche show
Sorry I didn't get there. I tried to talk my son into going, but it didn't work out. How much are you charging the 300SL guy for storage? _ Frank Pembleton Manchester, MO KLEB FOR PREZ!! -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of tom savage Sent: Sunday, September 24, 2006 7:54 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] Porsche show Minimal MB content: http://thomas.savage.org/pca/
Re: [MBZ] Porsche show
PS That's a great looking ashtray in your Gullwing! _ Frank Pembleton Manchester, MO KLEB FOR PREZ!! -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Frank Pembleton Sent: Sunday, September 24, 2006 10:30 PM To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' Subject: Re: [MBZ] Porsche show Sorry I didn't get there. I tried to talk my son into going, but it didn't work out. How much are you charging the 300SL guy for storage? _ Frank Pembleton Manchester, MO KLEB FOR PREZ!! -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of tom savage Sent: Sunday, September 24, 2006 7:54 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] Porsche show Minimal MB content: http://thomas.savage.org/pca/ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] SL500 for sale -- value?
Bzzt you're wrong. _ Frank Pembleton Manchester, MO KLEB FOR PREZ!! -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Saturday, September 16, 2006 6:17 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] SL500 for sale -- value? any 500SL 107 you see over here is going to be a euro model, they were never imported by MBNA Frank Pembleton wrote: IIRC the factory euro 500SL did not appear until the early 80s; and imported in small numbers by MBNA. At the time, both gray-market and MBNA 500SLs were running around. You'd have to check the vin # to know what model, of course _ Frank Pembleton Manchester, MO -Original Message- From: OK Don Sent: Saturday, September 16, 2006 2:07 PM The 500SL in '79 would be a Euro model. I know they made 500SLC's - for racing. I don't know if the 500SL is a standard Euro car or rare. There aren't very many 500SLCs, and the do go for a fair amount of money. On 9/16/06, LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yes, realized my error a few minutes after sending. In fact, Performance Products catalog suggests that it would actually be a 450 rather than a 500, but I am far from an SL expert. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 420SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL #2, 86 300SDL, 84 380SE, 84 190D 2.2, 84 190D 2.2 #2, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] SL500 for sale -- value?
No, I seem to remember seeing, with my own eyes, quite a few 107 500SLs on the road in Newport Beach in 1982-84. At the time, you were stilling shitting in diapers in Oklahomo. _ Frank Pembleton Manchester, MO KLEB FOR PREZ!! -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Saturday, September 16, 2006 11:14 PM BT, YOU are wrong.
Re: [MBZ] SL500 for sale -- value?
IIRC the factory euro 500SL did not appear until the early 80s; and imported in small numbers by MBNA. At the time, both gray-market and MBNA 500SLs were running around. You'd have to check the vin # to know what model, of course _ Frank Pembleton Manchester, MO -Original Message- From: OK Don Sent: Saturday, September 16, 2006 2:07 PM The 500SL in '79 would be a Euro model. I know they made 500SLC's - for racing. I don't know if the 500SL is a standard Euro car or rare. There aren't very many 500SLCs, and the do go for a fair amount of money. On 9/16/06, LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yes, realized my error a few minutes after sending. In fact, Performance Products catalog suggests that it would actually be a 450 rather than a 500, but I am far from an SL expert. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK The Americans will always do the right thing... after they've exhausted all the alternatives. Sir Winston Churchill '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC, '97 Ply Grand Voyager ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] FW: You have been unsubscribed from the Banned mailing list
You forgot to kick me out of MBZ too, YOU IDIOT -Original Message- From: Frank Pembleton [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, August 28, 2006 11:33 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: FW: You have been unsubscribed from the Banned mailing list Dear Den: I guess Klebbie was caught red-handed stealing posts from Todd's list, and didn't like it when I told everyone. I take pride in being Banned from Banned! _ Frank Pembleton Manchester, MO -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, August 28, 2006 9:02 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: You have been unsubscribed from the Banned mailing list Sorry to see you go. Hope you hurry back soon!! If you are just going on vacation, you dont have to unsubscribe. You can sign back up then go into your settings and set it to hold your delivery. Then when you get back, just restart your delivery. If you are leaving because there is too much traffic, try digest mode. http://www.okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Entirely OT
Allen Edmonds Shoes. Made in USA and on sale from time to time. http://www.allenedmonds.com/ ___ Frank Pembleton -Original Message- From: Mitch Haley Sent: Saturday, August 26, 2006 9:02 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Entirely OT My New Balance 643s, bought new last month, say Made in USA of imported materials. There was even a tag on them explaining and sort of apologizing for the imported materials. It's the first pair of made in USA running shoes I've bought since some silly expensive Brooks I bought in 1982. ($45 on sale, which was 13 hours' wages for me at the time). I can't find any USA dress shoes in local stores, my $60 (1991) Florsheims were made in USA, but that factory closed in the 1990s. If I want to match the quality of those shoes today, I have to order them on the net and pay about $400.
