Re: [MBZ] How to drive a rental car

2020-03-06 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Reminds me of Winnepeg over Xmas, only more so. On Thu, Mar 5, 2020 at 11:34 PM Clay via Mercedes wrote: > SWMBA rented a camry for the weekend visit to Fairbanks. Came with its > own ice scraper w/ brush (used a bunch) and the requisite block heater > extension cord. Seems there are outlets

Re: [MBZ] Corona Virus in Tampa

2020-03-06 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Why would I trust you over health care professionals? On Fri, Mar 6, 2020 at 12:09 AM Curley McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > (Up Nort) We would see similar hysteria each time the wedder channel > predicted the week's "storm of the century" about a normal schnee > storm.

Re: [MBZ] 'Nother Kleb Car

2020-03-06 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Possible drive train issues. On Fri, Mar 6, 2020 at 8:49 AM Max Dillon via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > That looks like a great deal. Wonder what's wrong with it. > > Max Dillon > Charleston SC > > Mar 5, 2020 2:11:20 AM Dan Penoff via Mercedes : > > > >

Re: [MBZ] 1984 Mercedes 300CD Turbo Diesel LOW MILES - $6000 (Charleston)

2020-03-06 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Would look so much nicer with a blue interior. On Fri, Mar 6, 2020 at 10:39 AM Curley McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > yup! You can only drive one at a time. Time to cash in one, then you > can get another! > > > Floyd Thursby via Mercedes

[MBZ] Good news for dieselers

2020-03-06 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Panel told energy to be 'disproportionately affected' by virus The head of the International Energy Agency warned senators yesterday that the new coronavirus will have significant impacts on energy sectors, with oil markets in particular facing major repercussions. Pressed on the emerging global

Re: [MBZ] Corona Virus in Tampa

2020-03-06 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Have you not learned to follow the money? Ask "Who profits?" at each new 'crisis'? You probably also believe what you read in the papers and what you see on the TV. 14 people in the US have died from Corona virus, versus over 16,000 that have died from the flu. Why is this even news? I

Re: [MBZ] 1984 Mercedes 300CD Turbo Diesel LOW MILES - $6000 (Charleston)

2020-03-06 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
I'd get that and flip on BaT. Max Dillon Charleston SC Mar 6, 2020 6:44:04 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes : > Crazy ask > > https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/ladson-1984-mercedes-300cd-turbo-diesel/7087679542.html > > -- > --FT > > > ___ >

Re: [MBZ] I go out of town and they buy the kid another car

2020-03-06 Thread fmiser via Mercedes
> Kaleb wrote: > Suddenly the price range has gone up and they buy the kid I see a pattern here. Wait until you are to far away to object! ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] Good news for dieselers

2020-03-06 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
This in particular will be one where the media will always find the negative. Less usage will mean cheaper gas, cheaper shipping, cheaper farming, cheaper food... So yeah the oil markets and energy companies will be hurt but consumers and farmers and truckers will all benefit. -Curt On

Re: [MBZ] Corona Virus in Tampa

2020-03-06 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
I have a recipe for diy. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Fri, Mar 6, 2020, 11:32 AM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I have a personal container of hand sanitizer, slightly used but still > good. $20 obo. No loballers I know what I got. > > > > --R > Sent from

Re: [MBZ] Corona Virus in Tampa

2020-03-06 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
*14 people in the US have died from Corona virus, versus over 16,000 that have died from the flu. Why is this even news? I cannot believe that Congress and the President are going to spend $8.5 BILLION on this, that is insane.* https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/faq.html Max, if you took

Re: [MBZ] The Kaleb Of Texas Try Again

2020-03-06 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Sad. Had more than 300, lost 200 to fire. Max Dillon Charleston SC Mar 5, 2020 5:10:33 PM Rick Knoble via Mercedes : > https://m.facebook.com/williamsk8penrose/posts/pcb.2783485095051545/ > > Rick > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] 'Nother Kleb Car

2020-03-06 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
That looks like a great deal. Wonder what's wrong with it. Max Dillon Charleston SC Mar 5, 2020 2:11:20 AM Dan Penoff via Mercedes : > https://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/cto/d/port-richey-mercedes-300-sdl-1986/7087470077.html > >

Re: [MBZ] 2004 MB E320 4Matic Window Wiper Issue.....help!!!

2020-03-06 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
No idea, check you tube? In general, if anything like a 124 car: disconcert both batteries (I think your car has two?). Remove airbag from steering wheel. Remove steering wheel. Remove any other needed parts from steering column to get the combination switch off. Max Dillon Charleston SC

Re: [MBZ] 2004 MB E320 4Matic Window Wiper Issue.....help!!!

2020-03-06 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Which would be just like a 123 and something I mentioned the other day. ;) -Curt On Friday, March 6, 2020, 9:17:38 AM EST, Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote: Lotsa videos on you tube. Looks like the end cap on the stalk can be removed, so you can clean the contacts for the wiper

Re: [MBZ] 2004 MB E320 4Matic Window Wiper Issue.....help!!!

2020-03-06 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Lotsa videos on you tube. Looks like the end cap on the stalk can be removed, so you can clean the contacts for the wiper function. Max Dillon Charleston SC Mar 5, 2020 5:34:02 PM Robert Koziak via Mercedes : > Hi, > Thanks for the suggestions with my 2004 Mercedes E320 windshield wiper

Re: [MBZ] 2004 MB E320 4Matic Window Wiper Issue.....help!!!

2020-03-06 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Yes my 2005 E320 4matic has 2 batteries. Fore & aft. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Fri, Mar 6, 2020, 9:10 AM Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote: > > No idea, check you tube? > > In general, if anything like a 124 car: disconcert both batteries (I think > your car has two?). Remove airbag from

[MBZ] 1984 Mercedes 300CD Turbo Diesel LOW MILES - $6000 (Charleston)

2020-03-06 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Crazy ask https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/ladson-1984-mercedes-300cd-turbo-diesel/7087679542.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] 1984 Mercedes 300CD Turbo Diesel LOW MILES - $6000 (Charleston)

2020-03-06 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Book is about 14k. CD's are very rare. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Fri, Mar 6, 2020, 9:44 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Crazy ask > > > https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/ladson-1984-mercedes-300cd-turbo-diesel/7087679542.html > > -- > --FT > > >

Re: [MBZ] Larry's 300D 2.5

2020-03-06 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Checked over the vacuum system.   did not find any problems.   Blew out the manifold fitting and line to overboost cutout.   It is a little better, but not where it should be.   I don't have a vacuum gauge here to check actual vacuum. When driving you can tell is is getting some boost, but not

Re: [MBZ] 1984 Mercedes 300CD Turbo Diesel LOW MILES - $6000 (Charleston)

2020-03-06 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
I should monetize this 78 I got then, Curley and Max and I got all new brakes on it, runs well, has a bit of rust but otherwise very nice.  NA engine.  I need to go bleed the brakes again then drive it some as it gets warmer. --FT On 3/6/20 9:55 AM, Dwight Giles wrote: Book is about 14k. 

Re: [MBZ] 1984 Mercedes 300CD Turbo Diesel LOW MILES - $6000 (Charleston)

2020-03-06 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
yup!   You can only drive one at a time.   Time to cash in one, then you can get another! Floyd Thursby via Mercedes March 6, 2020 at 9:24 AM I should monetize this 78 I got then, Curley and Max and I got all new brakes on it, runs well, has a bit of rust but

Re: [MBZ] Corona Virus in Tampa

2020-03-06 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
I've got a bottle of rubbing alcohol and a spray bottle... -Curt On Friday, March 6, 2020, 11:36:06 AM EST, Dwight Giles via Mercedes wrote: I have a recipe for diy. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Fri, Mar 6, 2020, 11:32 AM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com>

Re: [MBZ] Corona Virus in Tampa

2020-03-06 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Fri, 6 Mar 2020 16:14:22 + (UTC) Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote: > 14 people in the US have died from Corona virus, versus over 16,000 > that have died from the flu. Why is this even news? Indeed! We are being taken for schnooks. > I cannot believe that Congress and the President are

Re: [MBZ] Corona Virus in Tampa

2020-03-06 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Here's the bottom line from the link you provided: "Current symptoms reported for patients with COVID-19 have included mild to severe respiratory illness with fever1 , cough, and difficulty breathing." Hmmm, yep, that sounds like the

Re: [MBZ] Good news for dieselers

2020-03-06 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Fri, 6 Mar 2020 16:26:31 + (UTC) Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: > This in particular will be one where the media will always find the > negative. > Less usage will mean cheaper gas, cheaper shipping, cheaper farming, > cheaper food... So yeah the oil markets and energy companies will

Re: [MBZ] 1984 Mercedes 300CD Turbo Diesel LOW MILES - $6000 (Charleston)

2020-03-06 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Yes I think has potential for being a good flip. Dwight E. Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Fri, Mar 6, 2020 at 11:16 AM Max Dillon via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > I'd get that and flip on BaT. > > Max Dillon > Charleston SC > > Mar 6, 2020 6:44:04 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes : > > >

[MBZ] BAT makes NYT

2020-03-06 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/05/business/bring-a-trailer-classic-car-auctions.html Interesting read. Dwight E. Giles Jr. Wickford RI ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] 1984 Mercedes 300CD Turbo Diesel LOW MILES - $6000 (Charleston)

2020-03-06 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Not sure about NA OM617 but in winter storm of 2013 big tree branch came down on my 82 CD. As I was getting ready to kiss it good by, body shop called and said ins co would not total it. Repairs were about 6k and car booked at at 13400. So I got a new pant job,new sunroof etc out of it. I did buy

Re: [MBZ] Dying from Coronavirus

2020-03-06 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
What is Logans Run about? Gerry On Fri, 6 Mar 2020 13:17:56 -0500 Scott Ritchey via Mercedes wrote: > Maybe COVID-19 should be dubbed the "Logan Virus" as in Logan's Run. > > -Original Message- > From: Mercedes On Behalf Of archer75--- via Mercedes > Sent: Wednesday, March 4, 2020 2:55

Re: [MBZ] Dying from Coronavirus

2020-03-06 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
What's your point, Alan? On Fri, Mar 6, 2020 at 3:00 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Work harder, buy a car. > > > Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes writes: > > > Not this time. There are health techs riding on the buses who swab after > > every rider departs. > > >

Re: [MBZ] I go out of town and they buy the kid another car

2020-03-06 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
She got the Buick that the kid didn't want. RB On 06/03/2020 2:05 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: I like this idea. Excellent thinking! But what I have been wondering, and am almost afraid to ask, is what has your wife been driving all this time? Knowing her predilection for destroying

Re: [MBZ] Dying from Coronavirus

2020-03-06 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
I don't think its a hoax, I think its overblown. This is SARS/Swine flu/H1N1 all over again. The media hammers on it continuously and makes people scared so idiots do stupid stuff like the Australian run on toilet paper.If you're doing the stuff you should be doing anyway (washing your hands,

Re: [MBZ] Corona Virus in Tampa

2020-03-06 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Rs and Ds supported it so must be OK. On Fri, Mar 6, 2020 at 2:28 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > But that is the measure of "Doing Something" It's funny, the other day > SanFranNan was crowing about "needing" $5bil to "Do Something" without > any specifics of

Re: [MBZ] Dying from Coronavirus

2020-03-06 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Not this time. There are health techs riding on the buses who swab after every rider departs. On Fri, Mar 6, 2020 at 2:29 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Well that should be standard practice anyway > > -_FT > > On 3/6/20 2:22 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > > Our

Re: [MBZ] 1984 Mercedes 300CD Turbo Diesel LOW MILES - $6000 (Charleston)

2020-03-06 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Now that you mention it I just looked at a pic of the dash and does look like burl walnut, it's quite pretty.  I never really noticed it specifically. --FT On 3/6/20 2:39 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: Some of the 1978-80 NA CDs had burled walnut dash wood.  Does yours? -- --FT

Re: [MBZ] lifesaver! BUY IT NOW! WUZ: Corona Virus in Tampa

2020-03-06 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Any confirmed cases in Charleston yet? On Fri, Mar 6, 2020 at 4:43 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I have enough StarSan to make about 100gal of sanitizer though I’m not > sure of the effects on skin. Maybe better detriment than the covids on > lungs? > > --FT

Re: [MBZ] Corona Virus in Tampa

2020-03-06 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
all that means is that everyone's hand is in the till.   (J ) and (E). Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes March 6, 2020 at 1:37 PM Rs and Ds supported it ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] I go out of town and they buy the kid another car

2020-03-06 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I like this idea. Excellent thinking! But what I have been wondering, and am almost afraid to ask, is what has your wife been driving all this time? Knowing her predilection for destroying cars, you haven’t complained about any recent automotive destruction. -D > On Mar 6, 2020, at 11:23 AM,

Re: [MBZ] I go out of town and they buy the kid another car

2020-03-06 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Wow. That makes me feel even better about driving a 200k W210. If she can’t kill one of these, they’ve got to be near indestructible. You’re missing the “mother" part - mothers always want better for their kids. -D > On Mar 6, 2020, at 3:22 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > She

Re: [MBZ] lifesaver! BUY IT NOW! WUZ: Corona Virus in Tampa

2020-03-06 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
I have enough StarSan to make about 100gal of sanitizer though I’m not sure of the effects on skin. Maybe better detriment than the covids on lungs? --FT Sent from iPhone > On Mar 6, 2020, at 2:42 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > I have a personal, family sized container of

Re: [MBZ] Dying from Coronavirus

2020-03-06 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
I vote to call it Billy bob 432.   Billy bob got the chicoms the money to build the lab they made it in. Scott Ritchey via Mercedes March 6, 2020 at 12:17 PM Maybe COVID-19 should be dubbed the "Logan Virus" as in Logan's Run.

Re: [MBZ] I go out of town and they buy the kid another car

2020-03-06 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
I was just thinking today while I was driving the 230k $600E320 that it is actually a pretty decent car that could probably go a long time unless the electronics start getting wonky. It’s not particularly exciting or compelling but does its job ok. While i was pondering this I was seeing these

Re: [MBZ] frustrating 1987 124 ign lock

2020-03-06 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
On 06/03/2020 3:59 PM, Frederick Moir via Mercedes wrote: Curley. Are the ends of the release pins tapered at 45 deg.? They need to be to release the lock pin inside. BTDT. Fred. OR, either bigger or smaller pins maybe? RB ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] frustrating 1987 124 ign lock

2020-03-06 Thread Peter Frederick via Mercedes
Not taper no release -- a square end will just push against the springs. Taper on the inside. Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Corona Virus in Tampa

2020-03-06 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
I was coming out of the bathroom at work today and I thought there might be a market for a little hook thing that could help you open doors without touching them... -Curt On Friday, March 6, 2020, 12:41:54 PM EST, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: Next up. semi trailers full of body bags

Re: [MBZ] Corona Virus in Tampa

2020-03-06 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
But that is the measure of "Doing Something"  It's funny, the other day SanFranNan was crowing about "needing" $5bil to "Do Something" without any specifics of what it would "Do."  So now it's $8.5bil so we must REALLY be "Doing Something" faster and better! --FT On 3/6/20 2:21 PM, Curley

Re: [MBZ] Dying from Coronavirus

2020-03-06 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Well that should be standard practice anyway -_FT On 3/6/20 2:22 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: Our buses are being swabbed down with disinfectant. On Fri, Mar 6, 2020 at 2:13 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote: OK this just got real.  apparently Costco

Re: [MBZ] Dying from Coronavirus

2020-03-06 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Care to back this up? *Billy bob got the chicoms the money * to build the lab they made it in. On Fri, Mar 6, 2020 at 2:50 PM Curley McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I vote to call it Billy bob 432. Billy bob got the chicoms the money > to build the lab they made it

Re: [MBZ] 1984 Mercedes 300CD Turbo Diesel LOW MILES - $6000 (Charleston)

2020-03-06 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
If the interior is clean including the burlwood that brings the value way up. On Fri, Mar 6, 2020 at 3:10 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Now that you mention it I just looked at a pic of the dash and does look > like burl walnut, it's quite pretty. I never

Re: [MBZ] Dying from Coronavirus

2020-03-06 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
What were they saying about Italy? Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 6, 2020, at 3:31 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Gerry makes a good point. I would agree that the media is blowing things out > of proportion somewhat. However, that being said, if that’s what it takes to > raise

Re: [MBZ] Dying from Coronavirus

2020-03-06 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
Public Health scientists and physicians look at this as an opportunity to study how pandemics spread in the modern world and which measures are most effective in stopping them. It's a unique situation since they are reasonably certain it began at a specific pig market in China. (As usual some

Re: [MBZ] frustrating 1987 124 ign lock

2020-03-06 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
It’s those cheep “chinee” pins you’re using. -D > On Mar 6, 2020, at 4:35 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > Been trying to get the ign. lock and cover off the 300D (1987) Have 1.5mm > pins in each side, both about 1" deep, but can't get the thing to release. > As I recall,

Re: [MBZ] Dying from Coronavirus

2020-03-06 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Hey Gerry, many listers think the whole thing is a hoax so not to worry. On Fri, Mar 6, 2020 at 1:18 PM Scott Ritchey via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Maybe COVID-19 should be dubbed the "Logan Virus" as in Logan's Run. > > -Original Message- > From: Mercedes On Behalf Of

Re: [MBZ] Dying from Coronavirus

2020-03-06 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
OK this just got real.  apparently Costco have decided to suspend the free samples in the stores.  the apocalypse is truly upon us. --FT On 3/4/20 2:55 PM, archer75--- via Mercedes wrote: Here's a better graph of your chances of dying from coronavirus.

Re: [MBZ] 1984 Mercedes 300CD Turbo Diesel LOW MILES - $6000 (Charleston)

2020-03-06 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Mine is white with black leather (driver seat has one tear, the rest of the interior is a 9) which looks really nice.  Body has rust under the side strips and at a corner of the back glass, standard problem I guess.  Other than that the body is in very good shape.  PO's boyfriend said the

Re: [MBZ] Dying from Coronavirus

2020-03-06 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Work harder, buy a car. Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes writes: > Not this time. There are health techs riding on the buses who swab after > every rider departs. > > On Fri, Mar 6, 2020 at 2:29 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> Well that should be standard

Re: [MBZ] I go out of town and they buy the kid another car

2020-03-06 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
On 06/03/2020 2:49 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: A cousin (second cousin, first cousin once removed?) of mine is a convicted rapist. He's in jail on a long stint now. His mother and grandmother of course talk about how he was railroaded and its clearly all the women's fault. He was

Re: [MBZ] Dying from Coronavirus

2020-03-06 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
What is a "health tech"? I would be willing to guess they are more like janitors and cleaning people. RB On 06/03/2020 2:00 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: Work harder, buy a car. Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes writes: Not this time. There are health techs riding on the buses who

Re: [MBZ] Corona Virus in Tampa

2020-03-06 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
I have a 53' semi dry van loaded with toilet paper. This is American made toilet paper, untouched by Chinese hands. Taking bids. Suggested bids should be in increments of $500,000. Next up, a semi trailer full of HAZMAT containment suits, with full face cover and level 4 filter system.. Next up

Re: [MBZ] Corona Virus in Tampa

2020-03-06 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Next up. semi trailers full of body bags and containers with quick erect crematoriums. Send all bids to "We Never Let a Crisis Go Unexploited" attention Ruthless Bastard, CEO On Fri, Mar 6, 2020 at 10:38 AM G Mann wrote: > I have a 53' semi dry van loaded with toilet paper. This is American

Re: [MBZ] Dying from Coronavirus

2020-03-06 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
Maybe COVID-19 should be dubbed the "Logan Virus" as in Logan's Run. -Original Message- From: Mercedes On Behalf Of archer75--- via Mercedes Sent: Wednesday, March 4, 2020 2:55 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: arche...@embarqmail.com Subject: [MBZ] Dying from Coronavirus Here's a

Re: [MBZ] Corona Virus in Tampa

2020-03-06 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Go for it! On Fri, Mar 6, 2020 at 12:52 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I was coming out of the bathroom at work today and I thought there might > be a market for a little hook thing that could help you open doors without > touching them... > -Curt > > On

Re: [MBZ] Dying from Coronavirus

2020-03-06 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Our buses are being swabbed down with disinfectant. On Fri, Mar 6, 2020 at 2:13 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > OK this just got real. apparently Costco have decided to suspend the > free samples in the stores. the apocalypse is truly upon us. > > --FT > > On

Re: [MBZ] Corona Virus in Tampa

2020-03-06 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Good point. Move to Moscow. On Fri, Mar 6, 2020 at 2:22 PM Curley McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > About 8 billion of our grandchildren's money will be used for > pork/graft/payoffs/payback > > > Craig via Mercedes > > March 6, 2020 at 10:46

Re: [MBZ] 1984 Mercedes 300CD Turbo Diesel LOW MILES - $6000 (Charleston)

2020-03-06 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Some of the 1978-80 NA CDs had burled walnut dash wood. Does yours? On Fri, Mar 6, 2020 at 2:35 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Mine is white with black leather (driver seat has one tear, the rest of > the interior is a 9) which looks really nice. Body has rust

Re: [MBZ] Corona Virus in Tampa

2020-03-06 Thread fmiser via Mercedes
> Curt wrote: > I was coming out of the bathroom at work today and I thought > there might be a market for a little hook thing that could help > you open doors without touching them... Heh. How quick can you get it to market? I have one already! Plies or letherman in a belt holster.

Re: [MBZ] Corona Virus in Tampa

2020-03-06 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Exactly. Beat me to it --FT Sent from iPhone > On Mar 6, 2020, at 2:53 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > all that means is that everyone's hand is in the till. (J ) and (E). > >> Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes >> March 6, 2020 at 1:37 PM >> Rs and

Re: [MBZ] Dying from Coronavirus

2020-03-06 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
On Fri, 6 Mar 2020 19:04:57 + (UTC) Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: > I don't think its a hoax, I think its overblown. This is SARS/Swine flu/H1N1 > all over again. The media hammers on it continuously and makes people scared > so idiots do stupid stuff like the Australian run on toilet

Re: [MBZ] I go out of town and they buy the kid another car

2020-03-06 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
A cousin (second cousin, first cousin once removed?) of mine is a convicted rapist. He's in jail on a long stint now. His mother and grandmother of course talk about how he was railroaded and its clearly all the women's fault. He was caught repeatedly raping women in the back of his pickup

Re: [MBZ] Corona Virus in Tampa

2020-03-06 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
On 06/03/2020 1:39 PM, fmiser via Mercedes wrote: Curt wrote: I was coming out of the bathroom at work today and I thought there might be a market for a little hook thing that could help you open doors without touching them... Heh. How quick can you get it to market? I have one already!

Re: [MBZ] I go out of town and they buy the kid another car

2020-03-06 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
I didn't at the time and now it makes me giggle. Clearly my cousin and I weren't close... -Curt On Friday, March 6, 2020, 3:57:07 PM EST, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: On 06/03/2020 2:49 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: > A cousin (second cousin, first cousin once removed?) of

Re: [MBZ] I go out of town and they buy the kid another car

2020-03-06 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
She drives a the 01 e320 with 235k miles on it that I bought with 196k for $800. The 24 year old kid who has been in and out of prison since he was 17 needs a $4k 07 HHR. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 6, 2020, at 2:05 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > I like this idea. Excellent

[MBZ] frustrating 1987 124 ign lock

2020-03-06 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Been trying to get the ign. lock and cover off the 300D (1987)   Have 1.5mm pins in each side, both about 1" deep, but can't get the thing to release.   As I recall, when the pins are in, both the lock cyl and cover pull off on this model. What am I doing wrong?  Can't get the cyl out, the

Re: [MBZ] I go out of town and they buy the kid another car

2020-03-06 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
True Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 6, 2020, at 2:53 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: > > She got the Buick that the kid didn't want. > > RB > >> On 06/03/2020 2:05 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: >> I like this idea. Excellent thinking! >> >> But what I have been wondering, and

Re: [MBZ] frustrating 1987 124 ign lock

2020-03-06 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
Curley. Are the ends of the release pins tapered at 45 deg.? They need to be to release the lock pin inside. BTDT. Fred. On Fri, Mar 6, 2020 at 4:39 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > It’s those cheep “chinee” pins you’re using. > > -D > > > On Mar 6, 2020, at 4:35 PM,

Re: [MBZ] 1984 Mercedes 300CD Turbo Diesel LOW MILES - $6000 (Charleston)

2020-03-06 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I wouldn't want to try because the color combination is so blah and the driver's seat is abraded. On Fri, Mar 6, 2020 at 12:08 PM Dwight Giles via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Not sure about NA OM617 but in winter storm of 2013 big tree branch came > down on my 82 CD. As I was

Re: [MBZ] Corona Virus in Tampa

2020-03-06 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
About 8 billion of our grandchildren's money will be used for pork/graft/payoffs/payback Craig via Mercedes March 6, 2020 at 10:46 AM On Fri, 6 Mar 2020 16:14:22 + (UTC) Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote: 14 people in the US have died from Corona virus, versus

[MBZ] lifesaver! BUY IT NOW! WUZ: Corona Virus in Tampa

2020-03-06 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
I have a personal, family sized container of WONDER SANITIZE!   Opened, but like new.   Over 700 Milliliters available.  For sale to the highest bidder!   Save your family!  SAVE YOURSELF!  WONDER SANITIZE! may be applied as a spray, a rub, or sponged on externally.    WONDER SANITIZE! does

Re: [MBZ] Dying from Coronavirus

2020-03-06 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Gerry makes a good point. I would agree that the media is blowing things out of proportion somewhat. However, that being said, if that’s what it takes to raise people’s awareness about proper hygienic protocols that should be practiced by all at all times, it’s a good thing. I’ve always been a

Re: [MBZ] watching the news

2020-03-06 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
probably, if you send a message to them with a copy of or URL for the reference information; and then they tell you to go there anyway.   Read your contract.  Depends on what their contract says. Insco will probably call it an "act of God" unless you can prove it was manufactured and released

Re: [MBZ] Booze not safe as hand sanitizer

2020-03-06 Thread fmiser via Mercedes
> archer75--- wrote: > > March 6 (UPI) -- The Texas-based makers of Tito's Handmade Vodka > issued an unusual statement in response to a customer's comment: > Do not use vodka as hand sanitizer. 70% is preferred. Quite effective against lipid virus. So find (or distill) some 140 proof and

Re: [MBZ] watching the news

2020-03-06 Thread fmiser via Mercedes
> Buggered wrote: > And just announced 2 possible cASR’s in SC including one local. > We’re all gonna diee!!! Yup. In no more than 100 years from now we will all be dead. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

[MBZ] Booze not safe as hand sanitizer

2020-03-06 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
March 6 (UPI) -- The Texas-based makers of Tito's Handmade Vodka issued an unusual statement in response to a customer's comment: Do not use vodka as hand sanitizer. The issue was raised Thursday when a customer said on Twitter that they had been using Tito's Handmade Vodka to make homemade

Re: [MBZ] watching the news

2020-03-06 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
We got a note yesterday that we weren't to go anywhere "non-essential". I'm not sure if my trip to Las Vegas in April is essential or not. I've got 22 people signed up for a class and then I'm supposed to give a talk at an event. $60k in that class alone... -Curt On Friday, March 6, 2020,

Re: [MBZ] Booze not safe as hand sanitizer

2020-03-06 Thread Peter Frederick via Mercedes
If you want to make your own sanitizer, it's better to start with EverClear. Have to get the alcohol content up, and EverClear is 95% ethanol. Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] OT: CV 19

2020-03-06 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
Way down south in San Jose, we used to take guests to the Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and Winchester Mystery House when we lived there 35 years ago. I'm sure there must still be interesting shops, restaurants and other attractions near Fisherman's Warf. > -Original Message- > From:

Re: [MBZ] Dying from Coronavirus

2020-03-06 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
The Chinese conspiracists have two opposing faux news threads spreading like a virus: 1) The US created COVID 19 and inoculated the Chinese, and the 20K ++ deaths attributed to this year's flu are actually due to COVID 19 OR 2) The Chinese government is hiding the massive loss of life in China,

[MBZ] watching the news

2020-03-06 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
They are basically saying don't get on a plane, don't go to San Francisco.  Monday I will be on a plane to San Francisco.  If I get the beer virus, would that be a workers comp claim? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Dying from Coronavirus

2020-03-06 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
S!   That's what they were last month.   Its feel good...    but don't tell anyone! Randy Bennell via Mercedes March 6, 2020 at 4:49 PM What is a "health tech"? I would be willing to guess they are more like janitors and cleaning people. RB

Re: [MBZ] Corona Virus in Tampa

2020-03-06 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
Sadly, what ever company takes the tax money, OUR money, and developes a vaccine, will reap windfall profits. If the politicians really were concerned, they would have included in the bill, when a vaccine is developed, it becomes public domain. It's all about the money. Neither the d or r are

Re: [MBZ] Booze not safe as hand sanitizer

2020-03-06 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
But WONDER SANITIZE! is 90% or more!   Way better than that 60% junk!    Buy now!  It'll save yer life! archer75--- via Mercedes March 6, 2020 at 5:48 PM March 6 (UPI) -- The Texas-based makers of Tito's Handmade Vodka issued an unusual statement in response to a

Re: [MBZ] watching the news

2020-03-06 Thread Peter Frederick via Mercedes
This virus spreads as easily as the flu, I think, or a common cold. Gonna be a huge problem since we slept through the initial latency period pretending it wasn't gonna be bad. What can I say, epidemiologist have been trying to persuade politiciians for at least 30 years that we are due for a

Re: [MBZ] Booze not safe as hand sanitizer

2020-03-06 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
Yeah. I was thinking "with the stock market heading to the toilet, what is a good stock to buy.?" Why, Purell of course. Owned by GoJo, which is A private company. Oh well. Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Corona Virus in Tampa

2020-03-06 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
And they are VERY good at convincing the voters that they are protecting them by doing so! On Fri, Mar 6, 2020 at 7:49 PM Rick Knoble via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > Neither the d or r are concerned about the country. > They are concerned with lining their pockets. > > Rick > --

Re: [MBZ] Dying from Coronavirus

2020-03-06 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
Google it. In short, old folks (over 30) were killed. > -Original Message- > From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of > archer75--- via Mercedes > Sent: Friday, March 06, 2020 2:06 PM > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Cc: arche...@embarqmail.com > Subject: Re:

Re: [MBZ] frustrating 1987 124 ign lock

2020-03-06 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
I had it at the wrong detent.   I thought the pins would not go in at the wrong detent.   I think it would have popped right out if i'd had the switch on the right detent.  Never did that before... I did eventually find the right pdf, but it had no elucidation. In the meantime, I looked up

Re: [MBZ] watching the news

2020-03-06 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Case now in Danbury CN --FT On 3/6/20 6:51 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: That is probably essential. Sent from my iPhone On Mar 6, 2020, at 5:45 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote:  We got a note yesterday that we weren't to go anywhere "non-essential". I'm not sure if my

Re: [MBZ] watching the news

2020-03-06 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
One of the reasons the epidemiologists are worried is that this virus spreads over twice as fast as the "common"flu and colds. I read that the "common" flu is spread to 1.2 persons per infected individual. This virus is spreading at 2.5 persons per infected individual - thus a much faster and

Re: [MBZ] I wouldn’t mind one of these

2020-03-06 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I've been searching for a Bluetec SUV 4 months now, and they are not only scarce but wicked expensive. On Fri, Mar 6, 2020, 8:38 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > Sage advice. > > -D > > > On Mar 6, 2020, at 8:29 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > Kaleb

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