[MBZ] Phoenix

2015-11-16 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
What is the temp in Phoenix today? Just curious. I am thinking about throwing my name in the hat for an open west coast regional manager job at work but would have to relocate to the region which would mean having to live in Colorado, Phoenix, California, Seattle etc. My main issue would be

Re: [MBZ] Phoenix

2015-11-16 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
What is the temp in Phoenix today? Just curious. I am thinking about throwing my name in the hat for an open west coast regional manager job at work but would have to relocate to the region which would mean having to live in Colorado, Phoenix, California, Seattle etc. My main issue would be

Re: [MBZ] Phoenix

2015-11-16 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
I have a feeling I would be way out of my okie element in any of these locations. At the end of the day if I were to proceed and did by some long shot get the move up, it would mean a fundamental change of life style. I would have to sell all or most of my cars and parts. In the end I am not

Re: [MBZ] Phoenix

2015-11-16 Thread clay via Mercedes
Idaho or Utah are relatively inexpensive. ABQ is nice, I hear. Maybe Flagstaff. The coastal states are either tax you to death or cost an arm and leg in metro regions. clay On Nov 16, 2015, at 2:22 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > What is the temp in Phoenix today? Just

Re: [MBZ] Phoenix

2015-11-16 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Grand Junction? Are you nuts? He doesn’t want a nine month ski vacation. Tell him what the temperatures were two-three months ago in your neighborhood. Portland is nice, but lots of clouds and the granola folks. Eastern Oregon is pretty sparse but nice, as is eastern Washington state.

Re: [MBZ] Phoenix

2015-11-16 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Yea it is a lot of travel, would be visiting our market managers in places like Denver, Phoenix, San Diego, LA, San Fran, Seattle, Boise. I would think I would want to be within an hour of an airport. We don't have any business in NM. Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 16, 2015, at 5:03 PM, Dan

Re: [MBZ] Phoenix

2015-11-16 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Boise is nice if you don’t mind winter. It’s surprisingly mild, much like Denver can be, due to the location. I would absolutely go to Boise if I had to move north of the Mason-Dixon Line. You’ll have to put up with a lot of Mormons, though. It’s sort of a second Salt Lake City of sorts.

Re: [MBZ] Phoenix

2015-11-16 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Forgot SAlt lake city Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 16, 2015, at 5:16 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > > Yea it is a lot of travel, would be visiting our market managers in places > like Denver, Phoenix, San Diego, LA, San Fran, Seattle, Boise. I would think > I would want

Re: [MBZ] Phoenix

2015-11-16 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Eh, you don’t want to go there. Trust me. Dan > On Nov 16, 2015, at 6:20 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Forgot SAlt lake city > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Nov 16, 2015, at 5:16 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: >> >> Yea it is a

Re: [MBZ] Phoenix

2015-11-16 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
I am currently a manager. This job would be managing our market manager. Right now I manage my employees and run my market. This job would be managing the entire region. I agree not sure I would be happy getting rid of all my crap. It would be a big change and don't think this risk and hassle

Re: [MBZ] Phoenix / Relocation

2015-11-16 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
No matter how good the deal, you always lose in a relocation. I don’t say that to be negative or discourage anyone from doing so; rather, to make them understand that the costs related to moving and setting up household in a new location will always cost you more than the basic expense f

Re: [MBZ] Phoenix

2015-11-16 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
The grass is always greener, but in reality, it rarely is. Stay put, enjoy your stuff and family, and when the next notch up the ladder presents itself in your neighborhood, go for it. I can assure you that in relocations like this, no matter how good they sound, how much of the costs the

Re: [MBZ] Phoenix

2015-11-16 Thread clay via Mercedes
Major or Minor airport? The commuter airports in smaller markets hook into the big boys. Euguene, Medford, or Redmond Oregon; Bellingham, Wenatchee, Walla Walla, Spokane, Tri-Cities, WA,; Boise, Idaho Falls or Lewiston far from major cities. There is always Reno. More temperate than LV.

Re: [MBZ] Phoenix

2015-11-16 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Oooh! I forgot about Reno, my very favorite Western city, and my jumping off spot for visits to Yosemite. Virginia City is really cool, too, but it’s not someplace you would want to live, I think. Maybe Bridgeport CA. Dan > On Nov 16, 2015, at 7:07 PM, clay via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Phoenix

2015-11-16 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
You know that is exactly why I posted this here because I was sure others in this list have relocated for work before. The VP of our company got fired a while back and my boss was one that applied for it. Turns out the west coast regional got moved up. If my boss would have got it then I would

Re: [MBZ] Phoenix

2015-11-16 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
You have to think about summers here. Summers are hotter than a (wait, this isn't Banned...)...it's stupid hot. The airport is easy to get in and out of. Buckeye (west of Phoenix and west of Litchfield Park where I live) is Okie-esque. What the others have said about the greener grass should be

Re: [MBZ] Phoenix

2015-11-16 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
"Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > What is the temp in Phoenix today? Just curious. I am thinking about throwing > my name in the hat for an open west coast regional manager job at work but > would have to relocate to the region which would mean having to live in > Colorado, Phoenix, California,

Re: [MBZ] Phoenix

2015-11-16 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
I have been to California a few times, Denver 1 time, but other than that have not visited the west much other than Craig in NM. I would like to see Reno and Vegas sometime. Yosemite as well. Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 16, 2015, at 6:12 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes >

Re: [MBZ] Phoenix

2015-11-16 Thread Mountain Man via Mercedes
Kleb wrote: > I agree not sure I would be happy getting rid of all my crap. It would be a > big change and don't think this risk and hassle would outweigh the reward. > Now if the spot opened up in our region it would be a no brainier as I would > not have to relocate. > Getting rid of stuff

Re: [MBZ] Phoenix / Relocation

2015-11-16 Thread clay via Mercedes
+1 I have made world wide moves. You come out poorer most of the time. The only upside is to lifestyle because you REALLY wanted to be there. The geography, the people, the boon to your career or dreams. Dan left much behind with each move. If you can keep some of what you had

Re: [MBZ] Phoenix

2015-11-16 Thread Mountain Man via Mercedes
Kleb wrote: > I have a feeling I would be way out of my okie element in any of these > locations. Wrong caliphate. That Atlantid article that Greg put up sez a bunch to give sense of caliphate. Good read. Yes, SLC would put okiebenz under... but maybe not? It is quite cosmopolitan as far as I

Re: [MBZ] Phoenix / Relocation

2015-11-16 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
Day to day life here has nothing to do with Disney World, or any of the "attractions" for that matter. Or going to the beach. People who envision some sort of Utopian lifestyle because we live near the ocean or the Mouse are experiencing an altered reality that just doesn't exist. My

Re: [MBZ] Phoenix

2015-11-16 Thread Mountain Man via Mercedes
Dan wrote: > Take it from someone who has done it more than once. Line in news today was - Kohler to go on strike. Eh? mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Phoenix heat

2012-10-15 Thread Randy Bennell
On 13/10/2012 10:46 PM, relng...@aol.com wrote: .One thing I question is how much thermal capacity the material will have. Baking in the scorching Phoenix sun all day while sitting in a parking lot and then having to supply high discharge rates to satisfy some lead foot could certainly

Re: [MBZ] Phoenix

2012-10-14 Thread RELNGSON
...As if you needed another reason to explain why Phoenix sucks... My sister has lived there since the '60s and says ooh, we love it. I've told that if she cares to see me, she can come up here. They say it's a dry heat and I say so is a crematorium. I've made the trip by light plane but

Re: [MBZ] Phoenix

2012-10-14 Thread G Mann
Phoenix may suck in the summer with 115F heat... but try shoveling sunshine all winter just once and you will change your tune. I have seen temps here inside a closed car [measured] of 180+ at high summer season. Plan accordingly. At the Ranch I've measured ground temps [mid summer] of 190F+.

Re: [MBZ] Phoenix

2012-10-14 Thread John Freer
Sure wish the thousands upon thousands of snowbirds felt the way you do. Good for our economy? Sure if you own a business but for the average resident, it adds untold frustration and increased expense. John On Oct 13, 2012 11:03 PM, relng...@aol.com wrote: ...As if you needed another reason

Re: [MBZ] Phoenix heat

2012-10-14 Thread Rich Thomas
I took a road trip a coupla weeks ago and saw several Piouses being driven on the interstate and 80+mph, passing me. Go figure. So much for saving the planet. --R On 10/13/12 11:46 PM, relng...@aol.com wrote: .One thing I question is how much thermal capacity the material will have.

Re: [MBZ] Phoenix heat

2012-10-13 Thread RELNGSON
.One thing I question is how much thermal capacity the material will have. Baking in the scorching Phoenix sun all day while sitting in a parking lot and then having to supply high discharge rates to satisfy some lead foot could certainly exceed the thermal capacity of the material

Re: [MBZ] Phoenix heat

2012-10-13 Thread Brian Toscano
As if you needed another reason to explain why Phoenix sucks. On Sat, Oct 13, 2012 at 9:46 PM, relng...@aol.com wrote: .One thing I question is how much thermal capacity the material will have. Baking in the scorching Phoenix sun all day while sitting in a parking lot and then

Re: [MBZ] Phoenix heat

2012-10-13 Thread Dieselhead
.One thing I question is how much thermal capacity the material will have. Baking in the scorching Phoenix sun all day while sitting in a parking lot and then having to supply high discharge rates to satisfy some lead foot could certainly exceed the thermal capacity of the material

Re: [MBZ] Phoenix

2008-12-01 Thread andrew strasfogel
My son is a vegan, has a buffed physique, and doesn't wear leather. He rescues and fosters animals (pets) but is anything but a radical. On Sun, Nov 30, 2008 at 11:03 PM, Wonko the Sane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Go the link I provided then get back to me. If it has lungs, I don't eat it. If

Re: [MBZ] Phoenix

2008-11-30 Thread John Robbins
Robert Rentfro wrote: Which John is coming to Phx? That would be me! The current game plan is to show up the evening of the 28th and leave on the 3rd (Dad's flight leaves at 6AM... ugh!). I'd like to finally meet up with you since you always seem to have other obligations. Last time you

Re: [MBZ] Phoenix

2008-11-30 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Well Im about 40 miles north of I40. John Robbins wrote: Robert Rentfro wrote: Which John is coming to Phx? That would be me! The current game plan is to show up the evening of the 28th and leave on the 3rd (Dad's flight leaves at 6AM... ugh!). I'd like to finally meet up with you since

Re: [MBZ] Phoenix

2008-11-30 Thread John Robbins
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Well Im about 40 miles north of I40. I may swing up there on the way back. Last trip back we ended up staying nearly due south of you. Greg needs to see you're backyard so don't sell all of them by then. We'll have some fun in the CDI too. You free the night of

Re: [MBZ] Phoenix

2008-11-30 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Oh yea, I should be free. John Robbins wrote: Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Well Im about 40 miles north of I40. I may swing up there on the way back. Last trip back we ended up staying nearly due south of you. Greg needs to see you're backyard so don't sell all of them by then. We'll have

Re: [MBZ] Phoenix

2008-11-30 Thread Robert Rentfro
I'm sure we can figure it out. Hey Chuck...Mr. Jim. Bob R -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John Robbins Sent: Sunday, November 30, 2008 8:46 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Phoenix Robert Rentfro wrote: Which John

Re: [MBZ] Phoenix

2008-11-30 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Sun, 30 Nov 2008 09:45:54 -0600 John Robbins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If anyone along I-40 or I-10 wants to meet up I'd like to. We're about 50 miles north of I-40 as it passes through New Mexico. Craig Los Alamos ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new

Re: [MBZ] Phoenix

2008-11-30 Thread John Robbins
Craig McCluskey wrote: On Sun, 30 Nov 2008 09:45:54 -0600 John Robbins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If anyone along I-40 or I-10 wants to meet up I'd like to. We're about 50 miles north of I-40 as it passes through New Mexico. Google maps says it's about two hours from I-40... Is there a

Re: [MBZ] Phoenix

2008-11-30 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Sun, 30 Nov 2008 10:41:30 -0600 John Robbins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Craig McCluskey wrote: On Sun, 30 Nov 2008 09:45:54 -0600 John Robbins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If anyone along I-40 or I-10 wants to meet up I'd like to. We're about 50 miles north of I-40 as it passes

Re: [MBZ] Phoenix

2008-11-30 Thread andrew strasfogel
Hey Kaleb, did you ship my order yet? On Sun, Nov 30, 2008 at 10:57 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote: Oh yea, I should be free. John Robbins wrote: Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Well Im about 40 miles north of I40. I may swing up there on the way back. Last trip back we ended

Re: [MBZ] Phoenix

2008-11-30 Thread Wonko the Sane
Do you plan to visit here? http://www.heartattackgrill.com/ On Sun, Nov 30, 2008 at 9:45 AM, John Robbins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Robert Rentfro wrote: Which John is coming to Phx? That would be me! The current game plan is to show up the evening of the 28th and leave on the 3rd (Dad's

Re: [MBZ] Phoenix

2008-11-30 Thread Robert Rentfro
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Phoenix Do you plan to visit here? http://www.heartattackgrill.com/ On Sun, Nov 30, 2008 at 9:45 AM, John Robbins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Robert Rentfro wrote: Which John is coming to Phx? That would be me! The current game plan is to show up the evening of the 28th

Re: [MBZ] Phoenix

2008-11-30 Thread Chuck Landenberger
Hi John and Bob. I presume this is December 28 and January 3 Sorry, guys.. I'm going to be in Hawaii.. Somebody has to do it. Visiting with son and dil and 2 g'kids. Take care, Chuck ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and

Re: [MBZ] Phoenix

2008-11-30 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
pretty sure, will check to make sure andrew strasfogel wrote: Hey Kaleb, did you ship my order yet? On Sun, Nov 30, 2008 at 10:57 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote: Oh yea, I should be free. John Robbins wrote: Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Well Im about 40 miles north of I40.

Re: [MBZ] Phoenix

2008-11-30 Thread Wonko the Sane
Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Wonko the Sane Sent: Sunday, November 30, 2008 4:03 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Phoenix Do you plan to visit here? http://www.heartattackgrill.com/ On Sun, Nov 30, 2008 at 9:45 AM, John Robbins

Re: [MBZ] Phoenix

2008-11-30 Thread andrew strasfogel
- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto: [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Wonko the Sane Sent: Sunday, November 30, 2008 4:03 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Phoenix Do you plan to visit here? http://www.heartattackgrill.com/ On Sun, Nov 30, 2008 at 9:45 AM, John Robbins

Re: [MBZ] Phoenix

2008-11-30 Thread Wonko the Sane
My kind of meal. I have one of these (the roast) in the freezer but haven't tried it yet. http://www.tofurky.com/products/tofurkyfeasts.htm On Sun, Nov 30, 2008 at 7:49 PM, andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote: Hey Don, my brother and his wife served up mushroom ragout, vegetable stew,

Re: [MBZ] Phoenix

2008-11-30 Thread John Robbins
Chuck Landenberger wrote: I presume this is December 28 and January 3 Yep. Sorry, guys.. I'm going to be in Hawaii.. Somebody has to do it. Visiting with son and dil and 2 g'kids. What, Phoenix wasn't warm enough for you? ;) Have a good time visiting with family!

Re: [MBZ] Phoenix

2008-11-30 Thread Robert Rentfro
That baby is in your vegan nightmares. Bob R. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Wonko the Sane Sent: Sunday, November 30, 2008 6:25 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Phoenix I didn't even eat Thanksgiving turkey so imagine

Re: [MBZ] Phoenix

2008-11-30 Thread Wonko the Sane
I was probably stupid enough 35 years ago (that would have put me at age 21) to tackle the quad, and eat it just to prove that I could. By the way, I am not vegan. Vegans can be a bit strange and radical -- especially the ones who refuse to wear leather shoes because the leather came from an

Re: [MBZ] Phoenix

2008-11-30 Thread OK Don
O. M. G. !!! I have one of these (the roast) in the freezer but haven't tried it yet. http://www.tofurky.com/products/tofurkyfeasts.htm -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely games. - Ernest

Re: [MBZ] Phoenix

2008-11-30 Thread OK Don
Have you tried Bison (buffalo)? Almost fat free - and tasty! I am one of these: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pescetarianism I have zero desire for a steak ... but don't get between me and a pound of shrimp or some smoked salmon, or you just might get run over. Shrimp fajitas and I are

Re: [MBZ] Phoenix

2008-11-30 Thread Wonko the Sane
Go the link I provided then get back to me. If it has lungs, I don't eat it. If it has gills, come to daddy. On Sun, Nov 30, 2008 at 10:01 PM, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Have you tried Bison (buffalo)? Almost fat free - and tasty! ___

Re: [MBZ] Phoenix weather

2006-06-08 Thread RELNGSON
Weather is weather and we make too much about it and a whole lot of other stuff that is just gonna' happen whether we like it or notOff the soapbox..! Chuck Phoenix AZ Uhhh, yeah, Chuck. I saw yesterday's Phoenix sand storm on TV last night. Weather, indeed. Come to think of it, it

Re: [MBZ] Phoenix 240D color

2006-05-22 Thread RELNGSON
I think I et a popsicle that color once. RLE

[MBZ] Phoenix

2005-11-09 Thread wilton strickland
So, maybe, the Phoenix WAS a C-82/119; thought it may be a Canuk something similar. Thnx. Wilton

[MBZ] Phoenix Craigslist MB's

2005-08-14 Thread Chuck Landenberger
No Diesels Sorry, but I'm not in charge. Aug-12 1997 Mercedes S500 - $19990 (Scottsdale, Arizona) Aug-12 1997 Mercedes - Benz E 320 immaculate - $11500 (Phoenix) pic Aug-10 Classic 1974 Mercedes 450SL coup - $5000 (Gold Canyon,AZ) Aug-10 1989 Mercedes-Benz