Re: [MBZ] Car for poosy

2015-02-16 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
If there was a marque that was more expensive and troublesome to maintain, it would be Rolls-Royce. There was a late 70s Rolls in a BAT auction recently. I think it brought about $3k. Why? One reason - it needed brakes. Now, the average person would think, "Brakes? How bad could that be?" $7,0

Re: [MBZ] espresso machine vibrator

2015-02-16 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Took a quick look at my Omre machine yesterday. It has a two section tubular electrolytic that drives the pump. It's strapped to the side of the case, so I couldn't see the value of the cap. Mine seems to work fine from what I can tell, so I'm not in any hurry to mess with it. I may get bold an

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Rolling Heckflosse

2015-02-16 Thread Ed Booher via Mercedes
Wait, wait, wait. A 110 isn't a 110? Why is the 4 cyl 200 different from the 6cyl 230? Is the 200 literally a shorter car? I thought they were the same chassis, just with different engines. EdB On Sat, Feb 14, 2015 at 10:00 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > OK... So

[MBZ] snowmageddon XXXXVIIIIIII

2015-02-16 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
Time to celebrate! There is 8" of schnee headed for DC. DC will be shut down for days and the rascals can do no harm! Great news for the rest of us! Funny how such a little snow would barely be noticed in the rest of the country (RTC), is a considered a huge catastrophe in the land of th

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Rolling Heckflosse

2015-02-16 Thread Ed Booher via Mercedes
That's a three on the tree. EdB On Sat, Feb 14, 2015 at 7:06 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > -- Forwarded message -- > From: > Date: Feb 14, 2015 4:54 PM > Subject: > To: > Cc: > > http://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/cto/4851199349.html > > --- NOT

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Rolling Heckflosse

2015-02-16 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes
On Mon, Feb 16, 2015 at 7:41 AM, Ed Booher via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Wait, wait, wait. A 110 isn't a 110? Why is the 4 cyl 200 different from > the 6cyl 230? Is the 200 literally a shorter car? I thought they were the > same chassis, just with different engines. > Two differe

Re: [MBZ] Car for poosy

2015-02-16 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
A friend bought a Rolls a few years ago with some inheritance money. IIRC he paid around $40k. It had a series of malfunctions costing him in the $20,000 range. He ended up selling it for $3k in disgust just to get away from it... -Curt From: Dan Penoff via Mercedes To: Mercedes List

Re: [MBZ] snowmageddon XXXXVIIIIIII

2015-02-16 Thread Peter Frederick via Mercedes
My sister and BIL are supposed to fly back to National this evening from St. Louis. Should be an interesting trip, I'd think. No snow in the forecast when they planned the trip,of course. Peter, who hates to travel in bad weather anymore. ___ http://www.

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Rolling Heckflosse

2015-02-16 Thread Peter Frederick via Mercedes
And both have a four speed "on the tree", not a three speed. Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebe

Re: [MBZ] espresso machine vibrator

2015-02-16 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
I'm trying to wrap my head around the idea of a vibrator that also makes coffee. --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listi

Re: [MBZ] Car for poosy

2015-02-16 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I have never investigated it in detail, but from what I have been told the brake and suspension systems on these cars are highly proprietary and very, very expensive to repair and maintain. Gives new meaning to the term, "There is no such thing as a cheap (Mercedes) Rolls-Royce." Dan Sent fr

Re: [MBZ] espresso machine vibrator

2015-02-16 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Each cup is very pleasurable. Dan Sent from my iPad > On Feb 16, 2015, at 9:17 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes > wrote: > > I'm trying to wrap my head around the idea of a vibrator that also makes > coffee. > > --R > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To

Re: [MBZ] snowmageddon XXXXVIIIIIII

2015-02-16 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
I hope Barry makes it back from the Valentine's golf date in California. oops, no, Mooch and the moochettes are in Aspen http://instagram.com/p/zGsX6GPUDO/ for the weekend. Must be nice. --R On 2/16/15 8:38 AM, Curly McLain via Mercedes wrote: Time to celebrate! There is 8" of schnee head

Re: [MBZ] I just love these cars

2015-02-16 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Looks well kept. I personally dislike that body style, however. On Sun, Feb 15, 2015 at 4:16 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Yes... I was looking at that ad last night. Price may be a little high, > need to go look at it. > -- > Max Dillon > Charleston SC > '87 30

Re: [MBZ] Schnee.

2015-02-16 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
WHITE ALERT!! DC AREA POISED TO RECEIVE 4 - 8 INCHES OF SNOW STARTING THIS AFTERNOON, CONTINUING THROUGH THE MORNING RUSH. OH THE HUMANITY! Andrew 1983 300TD - need to cover it Several hand powered snow shovels at the ready. On Sun, Feb 15, 2015 at 9:53 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > On Sun,

Re: [MBZ] Schnee

2015-02-16 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Wilton - why did you switch accounts? On Sun, Feb 15, 2015 at 10:26 PM, Alice Strickland via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > It's just part of our kidding each other back and forth at every chance. > No offense taken nor meant. ;<) > > Wilton > > Sent from my iPad > > > On Feb 15, 201

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Rolling Heckflosse

2015-02-16 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
110 is 4 cyl 111 is 6 cyl The 230 6 cyl is the rule breaker. 220b is a rule breaker too. 111 chassis, but with 110 rear.230, I am not sure if it was a 110 or 111, looked like a 110, but had a stretched hood area. Wait, wait, wait. A 110 isn't a 110? Why is the 4 cyl 200 different fr

Re: [MBZ] snowmageddon XXXXVIIIIIII

2015-02-16 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
I hope Barry makes it back from the Valentine's golf date in California. oops, no, Mooch and the moochettes are in Aspen http://instagram.com/p/zGsX6GPUDO/ for the weekend. Must be nice. --R Spending the weekend with mooch may not be quite as bad as having to spend the weekend with hillary

Re: [MBZ] craigslist fun

2015-02-16 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Why? What's the catch? Andrew Whose perpetual state of delusion always looks at the bright side On Mon, Feb 16, 2015 at 12:21 AM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > I've been advertising some things on craigslist > (https://santafe.craigslist.org/fuo/4889616023.html being one of them) > and have been

Re: [MBZ] espresso machine vibrator

2015-02-16 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
50 shades of black? On Mon, Feb 16, 2015 at 9:19 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Each cup is very pleasurable. > > Dan > > Sent from my iPad > > > On Feb 16, 2015, at 9:17 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > I'm trying to wrap my he

Re: [MBZ] craigslist fun

2015-02-16 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Totally a scam. The "certified check" is a false one and they'll want Craig to send the item plus the $50 so he ends up out $50 and the item... Anybody offering to pay you MORE than you're asking is a scammer. This is well known and well publicized. Also Nigerian princes are not trying to give yo

Re: [MBZ] snowmageddon XXXXVIIIIIII

2015-02-16 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Hey Curly, you have NO IDEA what it's like to cope with snow in D.C. We get the worst, slipperiest snow. Also the heaviest. Resists melting! Cannot be effectively plowed! Airports close at the mere mention of it. Metro shuts down. No way in or out! Trapped like rats we await our fate... On Mo

Re: [MBZ] craigslist fun

2015-02-16 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Thanks. I couldn't quite understand what the $50 was all about. On Mon, Feb 16, 2015 at 10:01 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Totally a scam. The "certified check" is a false one and they'll want > Craig to send the item plus the $50 so he ends up out $50 and the

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Rolling Heckflosse

2015-02-16 Thread Ed Booher via Mercedes
But, I have a 1966 230, W110 with a six cylinder engine. Single round lamp, not the stacked duals. EdB On Mon, Feb 16, 2015 at 8:56 AM, M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > On Mon, Feb 16, 2015 at 7:41 AM, Ed Booher via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >

Re: [MBZ] Schnee

2015-02-16 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Mon, 16 Feb 2015 09:55:39 -0500 Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: > Wilton - why did you switch accounts? See my earlier response for the answer. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscr

[MBZ] here you go

2015-02-16 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
http://jalopnik.com/would-you-pay-4-750-for-this-1993-mercedes-benz-600sel-1685943537 --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/l

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Rolling Heckflosse

2015-02-16 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
Thanks Ed! I thought the 230 was a 110. What is the sub type? (second set of 3 numbers after the 110.?) 190Dc and 200D are 110.110 The 230 has the single headlights of a 110 and the smaller taillights like a 110, but the hood area is stretched to accommodate the M180 engine. But, I hav

Re: [MBZ] Schnee.

2015-02-16 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
Me and my ariens, cruising the driveway.If you get the point. I do. Pointless, really. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/m

[MBZ] SL

2015-02-16 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
Anybody looking for a 560SL? A co-worker's moving to London, and is lightening the load. Smoke silver (possibly a repaint), 120kmi or so, meticulously maintained. Needs very little. He's been asking $7k looking for a quick sale, he figured it was a $10-12k car. Located in or about Spokane, WA

Re: [MBZ] snowmageddon XXXXVIIIIIII

2015-02-16 Thread Peter Frederick via Mercedes
Don't scoff if you've never been driving in DC during rush hour. People commute more than two hours to get to work, and traffic often grid-locks in good weather. Wet snow packing down to ice on the freeway makes it really bad, and inadequate funding from Congress for road clearing doesn't

Re: [MBZ] snowmageddon XXXXVIIIIIII

2015-02-16 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
It's not an issue of inadequate funding for road clearing -- it makes no sense to spend huge amounts of money on something that might be necessary once or twice a year. But then again, it's the federal gummint, so disregard my comment... --R On 2/16/15 11:11 AM, Peter Frederick via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] here you go

2015-02-16 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
http://jalopnik.com/would-you-pay-4-750-for-this-1993-mercedes-benz-600sel-1685943537 --R Nope! the v-12 is problematic and expensive, like the M100 club I'd sooner pay that for a good 300SDL. Its a better car with a better engine. (and less electronics) _

Re: [MBZ] snowmageddon XXXXVIIIIIII

2015-02-16 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
Don't scoff if you've never been driving in DC during rush hour. People commute more than two hours to get to work, and traffic often grid-locks in good weather. Wet snow packing down to ice on the freeway makes it really bad, and inadequate funding from Congress for road clearing doesn't hel

Re: [MBZ] DC driving

2015-02-16 Thread Alice Strickland via Mercedes
Click the link below to review my DC blizzard driving years ago on 80 240D. http://www.mail-archive.com/mercedes%40okiebenz.com/msg177872.html Wilton Sent from my iPad ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To U

[MBZ] OT Robocalls

2015-02-16 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Alles.Is there some kind of electronic raspberry that one could squirt down the phone to stop robocalls?The do-not-call-list being more than useless, annoying too. Fred Moir.Lynn MA.Diesel preferred. ___ http://www.okiebe

Re: [MBZ] OT Robocalls

2015-02-16 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
The best way I've found is to waste a bunch of their time, it doesn't stop them but seems to slow them down some. As others have said acting clueless works pretty well but for me nothing beats being really, really friendly. Make the caller want to not bother you anymore just because you're such

Re: [MBZ] here you go

2015-02-16 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
If there are no obvious issues based on inspection and test drive, I am all over this like casing on salami. On Mon, Feb 16, 2015 at 11:26 AM, Curly McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > http://jalopnik.com/would-you-pay-4-750-for-this-1993- >> mercedes-benz-600sel-1685943537 >> >

Re: [MBZ] snowmageddon XXXXVIIIIIII

2015-02-16 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I am of course speaking in jest. We have a well coordinated attack plan in place - no asphalt left unsalted. The problem with our recent snow "events" is timing: each storm (including the one due in a few hours) managed to hit town just before the morning commute. On Mon, Feb 16, 2015 at 11:45

Re: [MBZ] OT Robocalls

2015-02-16 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Try "Hola" and then continue in Spanglish. On Mon, Feb 16, 2015 at 12:15 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > The best way I've found is to waste a bunch of their time, it doesn't stop > them but seems to slow them down some. As others have said acting clueless > works

Re: [MBZ] DC driving

2015-02-16 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
e list owner > has no control over the content of the messages of each contributor. > -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: 364.gif Type: image/gif Size: 97 bytes Desc: not available URL: <http://mail.okiebenz.com/pi

Re: [MBZ] OT Robocalls

2015-02-16 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Curt.I'd thought of replying in Cockney rhyming slang or Scouse or some such. Too much trouble for so little reward. Fred Moir.Lynn MA.Diesel preferred. > Date: Mon, 16 Feb 2015 17:15:50 + > To: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Robocalls > From: mercedes@okiebenz.com > > The be

Re: [MBZ] OT Robocalls

2015-02-16 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
If they are recorded messages just ignore them if the caller ID shows no info or some random number from somewhere. If the answering machine gets it they stop. If it is a person, like "Technical Services" calling about your windows computer just start shouting allahuwa akbar, asking if they a

Re: [MBZ] OT Robocalls

2015-02-16 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
I find keeping a coaches whistle near the phone to be an effective tool.. Phone rings, it's an unwanted call, I pick up the whistle and blow it into the phone... Usually, by the time I'm through, they have hung up and moved on to more receptive pastures. On Mon, Feb 16, 2015 at 10:57 AM, Fred Moi

[MBZ] This baffles me

2015-02-16 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
What keeps these lifts from collapsing and squeezing the car doors? http://www.costco.com/.product.11731656.html?&EMID=B2C_2015_0216_PresidentsDay --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or ch

Re: [MBZ] OT Robocalls

2015-02-16 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
You need something Like this: Www.plugnblock.com I used to have a little black box that went inline with the POTS line that would pause the off hook signal or something to that effect. It disrupted recorded calls somehow by doing this. I just look at the caller ID and if I don't recognize it I

Re: [MBZ] OT Robocalls

2015-02-16 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Long time ago I had an answering machine that could be set to start with the three tones used to signal the phone service had been disconnected. Very effective at stopping the unwanted calls. Real humans would listen past the tone, then either leave a message or try again later. -- Max Dillon

[MBZ] OT Welding learnings

2015-02-16 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
The local tech college teaches welding of various sorts. I am thinking to take a class. I just turned 60 (!!!) so it is free except for the materials fee. The choices are: Arc Welding I Gas Metal Arc Weld. Ferrous I Flux Cored Arc Welding I Tungsten Arc Welding I think I would want Flux Cor

Re: [MBZ] here you go

2015-02-16 Thread G. M. Brown via Mercedes
No matter how good/bad the price for one of these, I think the majority of the folks on this list are of the somewhat frugal variety and wouldn't be interested in the gas mileage. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ http://ww

[MBZ] ML

2015-02-16 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
We had ice last night with about 6" of snow today. My ML tires are worn out and waiting on new ones to arrive but even at that it gets around great in this stuff. Wow. Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz

Re: [MBZ] Wilton's computer [was: Re: Schnee]

2015-02-16 Thread wiltonw--- via Mercedes
Computer update not going well. Nieeded help of ISP (time Warner Cable). Called # supposedly theirs Fri 6th and got scammed by SOB in Singapore at cost of $464.44 plus lots of worry and other costs of trying to recover. Took unit to Geek Squad at Best Buy to try to fix whatever SOB may have d

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Rolling Heckflosse

2015-02-16 Thread Ed Booher via Mercedes
Four on the tree? How does that shift pattern work? Pull way, way toward you and up for reverse? :) On Mon, Feb 16, 2015 at 9:11 AM, Peter Frederick via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > And both have a four speed "on the tree", not a three speed. > > Peter > > >

Re: [MBZ] This baffles me

2015-02-16 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Looks dangerous to me. Nothing holding it down. A fall against the side of the car and good night! Fred Moir.Lynn MA.Diesel preferred. > Date: Mon, 16 Feb 2015 13:09:28 -0500 > To: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Subject: [MBZ] This baffles me > From: mercedes@okiebenz.com > > What keeps these lifts fr

Re: [MBZ] Wilton's computer [was: Re: Schnee]

2015-02-16 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Mon, 16 Feb 2015 19:10:30 + wrote: > Computer update not going well. Needed help of ISP (time Warner > Cable). Called # supposedly theirs Fri 6th and got scammed by SOB in > Singapore at cost of $464.44 plus lots of worry and other costs of > trying to recover. Took unit to Geek Squad a

Re: [MBZ] This baffles me

2015-02-16 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Actually more reading on the reviews shows it requires bolts in the floor to hold the posts, which sorta defeats the purpose of having "portable" lifts, though I suppose if you unbolt them and move them they would be OK. Would have to put nuts or something in the floor though so no studs stick

Re: [MBZ] Wilton's computer [was: Re: Schnee]

2015-02-16 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
What exactly are you trying to do? Not sure what would be so difficult... --R On 2/16/15 2:10 PM, wiltonw--- via Mercedes wrote: Computer update not going well. Nieeded help of ISP (time Warner Cable). Called # supposedly theirs Fri 6th and got scammed by SOB in Singapore at cost of $464.

Re: [MBZ] Car for poosy

2015-02-16 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
I have a friend who bought a '75 Rolls via eBay. flew to California and drove it home. IIRC, he paid $5000 for it. He found out on the drive back to OK that it needed a water pump. He ended up working with his father to machine a new part for the water pump in addition to installing new bearings an

Re: [MBZ] I just love these cars

2015-02-16 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
I also like the 126 SEC, but not enough to buy one . . . On Mon, Feb 16, 2015 at 8:50 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Looks well kept. I personally dislike that body style, however. > > On Sun, Feb 15, 2015 at 4:16 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes < > mercedes@oki

Re: [MBZ] Car for poosy

2015-02-16 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
In talking with George, the Leatherique guy, who had several Rolls-Royces over the years, I quickly learned I wanted no part of that nightmare. Lots and lots of very unique parts and assemblies that are very, very expensive and often single sourced. Beautiful cars, but not my idea of fun. Dan

Re: [MBZ] This baffles me

2015-02-16 Thread Ed Booher via Mercedes
Magic. Sheer magic. On Mon, Feb 16, 2015 at 1:09 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > What keeps these lifts from collapsing and squeezing the car doors? > > http://www.costco.com/.product.11731656.html?&EMID= > B2C_2015_0216_PresidentsDay > > --R > > > _

Re: [MBZ] OT Welding learnings

2015-02-16 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
I've wanting to get into arc welding of some sort, and started watching the various videos at http://www.weldingtipsandtricks.com/mig-welding-videos.html (send by Grant a few days ago?). I decided that for lighter metal and around the house, a 115 volt MIG/Flux core wire welder is all I need. If yo

Re: [MBZ] ML

2015-02-16 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
Is that the ML you got from me? It was GREAT in ice and snow - - - What did you do to the tires? They weren't that bad when you got it. On Mon, Feb 16, 2015 at 1:00 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > We had ice last night with about 6" of snow today. My ML tires

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Rolling Heckflosse

2015-02-16 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
The W115 220D had a short hood and was straight across between the headlights and across the radiator support. The W115 300D ('75 & '76) had a longer hood and the radiator support was a few inches in front of the line across the headlights - to accommodate the longer OM617 engine. I would think tha

Re: [MBZ] ML

2015-02-16 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Yea the same one. I don't remember how many miles it had on it when I got it from you but it's a 225k now so they are just worn down. Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 16, 2015, at 2:20 PM, OK Don wrote: > > Is that the ML you got from me? It was GREAT in ice and snow - - - What did > you do to th

Re: [MBZ] Wilton's computer [was: Re: Schnee]

2015-02-16 Thread Alice Strickland via Mercedes
Loss of peace of mind is worst of all of it. Been in bad shape for over a week now, and tremor of right hand is seriously exacerbated. Makes doing anything even harder. Especially hard not to touch wrong thing on the iPad. Wilton Sent from my iPad > On Feb 16, 2015, at 2:37 PM, Craig via M

Re: [MBZ] Wilton's computer [was: Re: Schnee]

2015-02-16 Thread Alice Strickland via Mercedes
Difficult on the iPad or getting to legitimate TWC agent? Difficulty on iPad is to keep shaky hands from touching stuff I don' want. I spend a LOT -A LOT- of time correcting stuff that gets in accidentally. Also, the email format I'm using now is not nearly as versatile as what I've been usin

Re: [MBZ] Wilton's computer [was: Re: Schnee]

2015-02-16 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Well, whatever it is you are trying to do to set up a new computer. should not be too hard, depending. You know you can use Siri to do lots of stuff on the ipad - saves a lot of "typing" and she seems to be pretty good at recognizing speech. Check it out, you can dictate lots of stuff and t

Re: [MBZ] This baffles me

2015-02-16 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
What about the great big bolts attaching it to the floor? Zoom in on the picture, they're pretty clear. ;) -Curt From: Fred Moir via Mercedes To: Mercedes Discussion List Sent: Monday, February 16, 2015 2:35 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] This baffles me Looks dangerous to me. Nothing hol

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Rolling Heckflosse

2015-02-16 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
Reverse is toward you past the detent, and up. first is center and up Second is center and down. Standard 3 on the tree layout, but a lower gear is added where the shovey or frod had reverse, and reverse is one notch further back, past a detent. ___ http

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Rolling Heckflosse

2015-02-16 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
Four on the tree? How does that shift pattern work? Pull way, way toward you and up for reverse? :) Presactly! ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail

Re: [MBZ] This baffles me

2015-02-16 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
What keeps these lifts from collapsing and squeezing the car doors? http://www.costco.com/.product.11731656.html?&EMID=B2C_2015_0216_PresidentsDay --R For the same money, or a little more, you can buy a real hoist with the bar across the top. Either way you need a BIG hunk of concrete under

Re: [MBZ] OT Welding learnings

2015-02-16 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
That's why I came up short for a master's degree - got sick of taking off- topic courses such as physics and P CHEM On Mon, Feb 16, 2015 at 3:18 PM, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > I've wanting to get into arc welding of some sort, and started watching the > various videos at > http://www.weldingti

Re: [MBZ] Wilton's computer [was: Re: Schnee]

2015-02-16 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
The android voice recognition is damned near flawless - it even nailed "Leonid Breznev" on the first go. On Mon, Feb 16, 2015 at 4:47 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Well, whatever it is you are trying to do to set up a new computer. > should not be too hard, depen

Re: [MBZ] This baffles me

2015-02-16 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Curt, et al."Portable" was the word that gave me the creeps. How many people will buy this product and not anchor it properly?How many people will see portable and reposition it in haste away from the anchors? My view is that it is a recipe for disaster. Fred Moir.Lynn MA.Diesel preferred. > D

Re: [MBZ] This baffles me

2015-02-16 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
If anyone attempts to install this lift as a DIY project please share with videos and blow by blow account of how you did it. I am hung up on the bolt to the floor part. On Mon, Feb 16, 2015 at 5:11 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > What keeps these lifts from colla

Re: [MBZ] Wilton's computer [was: Re: Schnee]

2015-02-16 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Mon, 16 Feb 2015 16:22:27 -0500 Alice Strickland via Mercedes wrote: > SOB in Singapore portrayed himself as TWC agent, took control of my > computer, got me to give 'I'm c card # and 'don't know what else he may > have done to read/see everything I may do in future. I presume you have alread

Re: [MBZ] Wilton's computer [was: Re: Schnee]

2015-02-16 Thread Alice Strickland via Mercedes
Right; shouldn't have been hard at all until I couldn't remember the passwords for Norton and email. Then, I had to talk to TWC (ISP). Trying to get # for 'em, I found "twconlinehelp.com" with a phone # amongst other legitimate TWC listings. The # is for the scamming SOB in Singapore who pre

Re: [MBZ] OT: Global none-warming. was: Where to dump the snow in Boston?

2015-02-16 Thread Addison Thompson via Mercedes
Andrew, Are you just fooling around with us or do you really believe that the lunar landing photos were faked? I can tell you that I worked for Buzz Aldrin in 1972 and I knew Neal Armstrong (last talked to him in 2007). If they faked the landing they certainly did a great job of continuing the

Re: [MBZ] Wilton's computer [was: Re: Schnee]

2015-02-16 Thread Alice Strickland via Mercedes
Yes, cncled USAA card Mon afternoon; new one en route. Ltr to 'em tomorrow splainin the scam in detail. Wilt Sent from my iPad > On Feb 16, 2015, at 5:38 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > On Mon, 16 Feb 2015 16:22:27 -0500 Alice Strickland via Mercedes > wrote: > >> SOB in Singapore portra

[MBZ] OT for Gerry and other toada-volt owners

2015-02-16 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
Toada stealer told this pious guy he was in for $4400. He fixed it himself for time and a couple of bucks worth of vinegar and soda. http://imgur.com/gallery/j8Bcp Shades of Herr Doktor Marshall Booth. Also, an insight into the build quality (or lack of ) in a toada. Twirl the fuses, the

Re: [MBZ] This baffles me

2015-02-16 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
The manufacturer has made a video...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kXzzrufv_M -CurtWho generally checks youtube before asking questions. From: Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes To: Curly McLain <126die...@gmail.com>; Mercedes Discussion List Sent: Monday, February 16, 2015 5:35 PM Subj

Re: [MBZ] OT for Gerry and other toada-volt owners

2015-02-16 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Hope he has the sense to go looking for the water leak, them bus bars didn't corrode themselves... -Curt From: Curly McLain via Mercedes To: Mercedes Discussion List Sent: Monday, February 16, 2015 6:26 PM Subject: [MBZ] OT for Gerry and other toada-volt owners   Toada stealer tol

Re: [MBZ] OT: Global none-warming. was: Where to dump the snow in Boston?

2015-02-16 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
I believe that his tongue was placed firmly in his cheek - - - On Mon, Feb 16, 2015 at 5:08 PM, Addison Thompson via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Andrew, > Are you just fooling around with us or do you really believe that the > lunar landing photos were faked? > > From: Andrew Stras

Re: [MBZ] Wilton's computer [was: Re: Schnee]

2015-02-16 Thread Addison Thompson via Mercedes
Wilton, I also heard it said that "If there is no solution there is no problem." Good luck! Addison Thompson On his Mac On Feb 16, 2015, at 3:31 PM, Wilton wrote: From: Alice Strickland Subject: Re: [MBZ] Wilton's computer [was: Re: Schnee] Nothing is hard if ya have all the answers. A pro

Re: [MBZ] OT: Global none-warming. was: Where to dump the snow in Boston?

2015-02-16 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
OMG you don't know me at all. My former partner steadfastly believed the lunar landing was faked, and nothing could shake this belief. That was one of her fatal flaws... On Mon, Feb 16, 2015 at 6:44 PM, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > I believe that his tongue was placed firmly in his cheek - - -

Re: [MBZ] OT: Global none-warming. was: Where to dump the snow in Boston?

2015-02-16 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
So she’s dead because she believed the lunar landing was faked? Did the Illuminati do her in? Dan > On Feb 16, 2015, at 7:02 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > OMG you don't know me at all. > > My former partner steadfastly believed the lunar landing was faked, and > nothing c

Re: [MBZ] This baffles me

2015-02-16 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I love the sound track - it makes the installation seem so carefree and easy. The steps that are critical are not shown - starting the initial drill hole and pounding in the bolt from start to finish in a VERTICAL orientation.. I would probably be bouncing the bit all over the place as it refused

Re: [MBZ] OT for Gerry and other toada-volt owners

2015-02-16 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
That's a great story. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebe

Re: [MBZ] OT: Global none-warming. was: Where to dump the snow in Boston?

2015-02-16 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
She is one of those smart people who are actually quite stupid. On Mon, Feb 16, 2015 at 7:07 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > So she’s dead because she believed the lunar landing was faked? > > Did the Illuminati do her in? > > Dan > > > > > On Feb 16, 2015, at 7:02 P

Re: [MBZ] This baffles me

2015-02-16 Thread dseretakis--- via Mercedes
Or just buy a four post. Safer, more practical as you can safely store cars underneath and use a bridge jack ( I think that's what it's called) if you want to do a repair with wheels off the ramp. Sent from my iPhone On Feb 16, 2015, at 5:11 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes wrote: >> What keeps

Re: [MBZ] This baffles me

2015-02-16 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
I'm sure you could pay a professional to install it. I'm also tempted. I have a very high ceiling in my garage, but the garage doors hang low. If I changed my garage doors, I could probably install a full-size lift, but I'd probably also have to do some concrete work, not sure of thickness of

Re: [MBZ] OT: Global none-warming. was: Where to dump the snow in Boston?

2015-02-16 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
Original Message   From: Andrew Strasfogel: >OMG you don't know me at all. >My former partner steadfastly >believed the lunar landing was >faked, and >nothing could shake this belief.  >That was one of her fatal flaws... Probably not safe for work. Vulgarity, and maybe some nudity.  Penn and Tel

Re: [MBZ] This baffles me

2015-02-16 Thread dseretakis--- via Mercedes
I don't think you need a thick slab for a four post. Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 16, 2015, at 7:19 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > I'm sure you could pay a professional to install it. > > I'm also tempted. I have a very high ceiling in my garage, but the garage > doors hang low.

Re: [MBZ] OT: Global none-warming. was: Where to dump the snow in Boston?

2015-02-16 Thread Addison Thompson via Mercedes
Ahhh…… My faith in the List is restored! ;->) Addison On Feb 16, 2015, at 4:23 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: From: Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Global none-warming. was: Where to dump the snow in Boston? OMG you don't know me at all. My former partner steadfastly believed the lunar landing was

Re: [MBZ] This baffles me

2015-02-16 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Dunno, I'd drill a test hole. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On February 16, 2015 7:30:56 PM EST, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: >How does one determine thickness of a garage floor, other than drilling >a >test hole? > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

[MBZ] Driving in DC

2015-02-16 Thread Alice Strickland via Mercedes
I paid my "fee." Good luck getting any more outta me. Check the link below. http://www.mail-archive.com/mercedes%40okiebenz.com/msg135490.html Wilt Sent from my iPad ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To U

Re: [MBZ] This baffles me

2015-02-16 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Mon, 16 Feb 2015 19:45:21 -0500 Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote: > Dunno, I'd drill a test hole. > -- > Max Dillon > Charleston SC > '87 300TD > '95 E300 > > On February 16, 2015 7:30:56 PM EST, Andrew Strasfogel > wrote: > >How does one determine thickness of a garage floor, other than drill

Re: [MBZ] This baffles me

2015-02-16 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Use a masonry bit, they're really easy. The worst thing would be if you hit steel in the slab. Actually, not having steel in the slab would probably be bad too. -Curt From: Andrew Strasfogel To: Curt Raymond ; Mercedes Discussion List Sent: Monday, February 16, 2015 7:09 PM Subject:

Re: [MBZ] Driving in DC

2015-02-16 Thread wiltonw--- via Mercedes
That parking space was near Georgetown U., not George Wash. Wilt > I paid my "fee." Good luck getting any more outta me. > > Check the link below. > > http://www.mail-archive.com/mercedes%40okiebenz.com/msg135490.html > > Wilt > > Sent from my iPad > > __

Re: [MBZ] This baffles me

2015-02-16 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Bet theres a service for that... -Curt From: Craig via Mercedes To: Mercedes Discussion List Sent: Monday, February 16, 2015 7:53 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] This baffles me On Mon, 16 Feb 2015 19:45:21 -0500 Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote: > Dunno, I'd drill a test hole. > -- > Max Dil

Re: [MBZ] OT: Global none-warming. was: Where to dump the snow in Boston?

2015-02-16 Thread Peter Frederick via Mercedes
Yeah, I used to have to work for one of those too. What a pain in the sitting part. Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailma

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