Re: [MBZ] James May new show

Need some pix please! Sounds fascinating! -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On June 14, 2016 9:34:37 PM EDT, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: >Yep. > >My grandfather had a big chest of drawers/secretary that was built on >the east coast, probably before

Re: [MBZ] James May new show

Yep. My grandfather had a big chest of drawers/secretary that was built on the east coast, probably before the Revolution. The top "drawer" pulled out, then the front folded down to make the secretary, pretty much a stand up desk, with cubbyholes that slid out when you dropped the front.

Re: [MBZ] James May new show

: Curt Raymond <curtlud...@yahoo.com>; Mercedes Discussion List <mercedes@okiebenz.com> Sent: Tuesday, June 14, 2016 1:13 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] James May new show The ultimate challenge is to try and put something together without a manual. I have tried that myself and actually ha

Re: [MBZ] James May new show

The ultimate challenge is to try and put something together without a manual. I have tried that myself and actually have been successful. Sometimes, I don't have anybody around to read the manual, and since it is not in Braille, I just go for it! Kevin in Hillsboro, Oregon Sent from my cell

Re: [MBZ] James May new show

I watched a bit of that, it is typically Brit. Reminded me of the knitting channel they supposedly have on Norwegian TV where people just sit and knit with a camera on it. But May has some interesting patter, and the intonations, etc. make it fun. --R On 6/13/16 2:48 PM, Curt Raymond via

[MBZ] James May new show

Have you guys seen James May's new show, "Reassembler"? They give him something all in pieces and with the manual he puts it back together? Weird idea for a show but strangely relaxing to watch. He drones on a bit, gives a little history and builds (rebuilds I guess) something. I watched the