Sorry for your losses, Peter. Sucks to lose friends, both human and furry.
-D
> On Oct 21, 2021, at 11:37 PM, Peter Frederick via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Been a sad day here, my 10 year old tomcat was having trouble breathing this
> evening when I came up from the garage and passed away on the
My father bought it new then gave it to my brother a few years ago — but
he doesn’t take care of his vehicles, so it has some electrical issues.
https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/charleston-2001-mercedes-benz-clk320/7397112810.html
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My FIL wrote a coupla articles for some hunting/sporting mag, sort of
musings on goose hunting or shooting at the club or something. He was
not a half-bad writer actually and the stories were pleasant enough to
read. I think they paid him $25 or something like that, but he got
plenty of
I'm pretty sure "support outsourced to India" is a non-starter for me. I
haven't changed jobs for a long time but I'm thinking that should be an
interview question. If their support is outsourced it's always going to be a
hassle, and one that I, in particular, don't want.
-Curt
On Friday,
I agree with Dan... A few hints to your manager and/or HR before you get to
the point of looking for another job is a better way to go. If they have
the idea you're a flight risk and they value you, it gives them a chance to
do something without burning bridges and labels.
We do it pretty
Ditto. They live on in our memories, not as good as in life though.
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> On Oct 22, 2021, at 7:28 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Sorry for your losses, Peter. Sucks to lose friends, both human and furry.
>
> -D
>
>> On Oct 21, 2021, at 11:37 PM, Peter
On 2021-10-22 09:51, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote:
It is a beautiful car that is in great shape. I also have a hard top
that is the same color as the car!
https://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/d/matthews-car-for-sale-by-owner/7397267732.html
No Silver Arrow, no care.
Sorry for your losses Peter.
Rick
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Been a sad day here, my 10 year old tomcat was having trouble breathing this
Dang that is far away.
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> On Oct 22, 2021, at 7:30 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Runs and drives no ac or radio shoot me an offer
>
> Doesn't look too bad and for the money could be a reasonable project with
> minimal effort to get sorted, or for a winter
Good news.
A counter offer is offensive to me. I decide to leave and suddenly my value
increases? Nope. Not only that, but it’s a card you can only place once, and
even so you’ve been branded as someone who is willing to bail. You lose a lot
of respect and credibility if you accept. Consider
Touche. BTDT.
On Fri, Oct 22, 2021 at 12:07 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes <
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> Yup, the time I asked for compensation I also got more time to work from
> home and got brought to the table for a bunch of discussions I was being
> left out of. Those were discussions
I've seen worse. The seats are in good shape considering the miles.
On Fri, Oct 22, 2021 at 10:38 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
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> Looks fairly nice but seller says has some warts, could probably
> negotiate down some
>
>
> About This Vehicle
>
> Driven
Wood looks stripped but overall not too bad, miles not real high
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/561546014908718
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Yes my thoughts too. I’m not a job hopper and hate change but in the back of my
mind if I accepted more money to stay I would think they are always keeping an
eye out for my replacement.
With the new job though I will be on the road for up to 3 weeks a month during
the week. About the same as
Cool! You’re a published author!
-D
> On Oct 22, 2021, at 7:58 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> https://photos.app.goo.gl/rmF9BtTZkhK2iFRbA
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Yup, I got paid for it too. In retrospect I made about $5/hr. The actual
writing only took maybe 2 hours but I revised it every day for a month...
-Curt
On Friday, October 22, 2021, 08:25:34 AM EDT, dan penoff.com via Mercedes
wrote:
Cool! You’re a published author!
-D
> On Oct 22,
Decided to accept the new job that I got offered. It’s a smaller company but
even after their increased insurance plan costs it will be a good bump in pay.
Our company is a total shit show right now after the layoffs then mass exodus
of people on their own. Now our support is handled by India
The employee who quits and then is bribed back in with money is
permanently suspect. I believe this can downgrade your prospects for
future promotions.
"You want to move the traitor up a notch? I'd promote one of his peers
instead"
On 2021-10-22 11:38, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote:
I
Congrats - well earned!
On Fri, Oct 22, 2021 at 11:59 AM mitch--- via Mercedes <
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> The employee who quits and then is bribed back in with money is
> permanently suspect. I believe this can downgrade your prospects for
> future promotions.
>
> "You want to move the
I have a dealer that we have been trying to get an issue fixed since beginning
of august. Support gets back to you at 2am needing something. You send it back
and then receive a follow up at 2am the next day. With this particular issue
earlier this week it was supposedly fixed, but now suddenly
I know the feeling well and offer my condolences, Peter. We had to
terminate the life of our awesome black kitty. He was 14 and had terminal
cancers, but that didn't make it any easier.
On Fri, Oct 22, 2021 at 11:02 AM Rick Knoble via Mercedes <
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> Sorry for your
On 22/10/2021 10:49 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote:
Some time ago I did the "I've had another offer, I'd like to give you the
opportunity to counter it." They didn't give a raise but did give me a bonus.
This year I asked for a promotion and we're "discussing it" which is pleasant
at
Hi miles but looks decent, price is not outrageous for a 500 these
days. Realtor spec though.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/825912754756411
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One of the last NA W123 300D cars.
On Fri, Oct 22, 2021 at 10:35 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
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> Wood looks stripped but overall not too bad, miles not real high
>
> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/561546014908718
>
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>
>
It is a beautiful car that is in great shape. I also have a hard top
that is the same color as the car!
https://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/d/matthews-car-for-sale-by-owner/7397267732.html
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so sorry Peter.
On Thu, Oct 21, 2021, 11:38 PM Peter Frederick via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> Been a sad day here, my 10 year old tomcat was having trouble breathing
> this evening when I came up from the garage and passed away on the trip to
> the emergency vet clinic. Vet said
Good. figure out what it would take to make you stay if, when you go in to tell
them that you’re leaving, they try to throw some money at you.
AZBob
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> On Oct 22, 2021, at 8:39 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Decided to accept the new job that I got
It’s not always about the money, too… sometimes there are other issues in play
that a raise won’t resolve.
-D
> On Oct 22, 2021, at 11:53 AM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> I agree with Dan... A few hints to your manager and/or HR before you get to
> the point of looking for
Yup, the time I asked for compensation I also got more time to work from home
and got brought to the table for a bunch of discussions I was being left out
of. Those were discussions where I was being "protected" but meant I didn't
have a voice at the table and was frustrated by that.
I've
https://photos.app.goo.gl/rmF9BtTZkhK2iFRbA
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Very nice!
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> On Oct 22, 2021, at 7:59 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> https://photos.app.goo.gl/rmF9BtTZkhK2iFRbA
> -Curt
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Runs and drives no ac or radio shoot me an offer
Doesn't look too bad and for the money could be a reasonable project
with minimal effort to get sorted, or for a winter beater
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/214358344118729
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Looks fairly nice but seller says has some warts, could probably
negotiate down some
About This Vehicle
Driven 486,286 miles
Automatic transmission
Exterior color: Yellow · Interior color: Brown
Seller's Description
1982 Mercedes 240D. Runs and drives. New fuel filters. Needs an
Some time ago I did the "I've had another offer, I'd like to give you the
opportunity to counter it." They didn't give a raise but did give me a bonus.
This year I asked for a promotion and we're "discussing it" which is pleasant
at least. I'm not holding my breath, I've been a junior
Very true
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> On Oct 22, 2021, at 10:58 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> It’s not always about the money, too… sometimes there are other issues in
> play that a raise won’t resolve.
>
> -D
>
>> On Oct 22, 2021, at 11:53 AM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes
>>
We can all say that we knew him when he was a maker of lantern repair
videos.
Congratulations!
On Fri, Oct 22, 2021 at 8:38 AM Curt Raymond via Mercedes <
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> Yup, I got paid for it too. In retrospect I made about $5/hr. The actual
> writing only took maybe 2 hours
Well the call just happened, offering me more money.
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> On Oct 22, 2021, at 11:11 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Very true
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Oct 22, 2021, at 10:58 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes
>> wrote:
>>
>> It’s not always about the
This is bad management. We have a group in the Philippines, they work
overnight to match US hours. We pay them extra for it but their pay is still
pennies compared to hiring folks in the US.
Unfortunately most companies see outsourcing as a way to save huge money for no
effort. The outsourcing
Exit interviews are the only way to provide feedback to upper management,
that isn't also invented by them. In other words, if they institute some
changes
that piss-off/demoralize everybody, and half the people leave, they can easily
justify demonizing the 'traitors'. At least, until it's too
My dad's buddy Bob owned a chain of successful pizza restaurants in New York
city back in the '80s. He got bought out by some investment company who
insisted that he stay on for a year as part of the purchase.
Bob said that the year he worked for the investment company was the worst of
his
The M272s had a bad balance shaft and timing gears that failed prematurely from
the inception of production until sometime between 2007/2008. The only way to
be sure if the engine is one of the affected is to get the VIN or engine number
and run it through one of the online tools that give the
I was going to send in the old conductor plate from the $900 04E500 to get it
swapped for a new one, $850. This kid on a 211 FB group has a business to do
all kinds of Benz computer stuff including reflashing tranny modules if i send
one to him, $400. So got me thinking I should find one to
That is always the issue working with India. They are 12 hours off. So every
request/response takes an overnight cycle to get through.
Sometimes you can talk to them directly, if you come in early and they stay
late. In my experience then you were talking to a manager who was not the
person
What's involved with hydraulic lifter replacement?
On Fri, Oct 22, 2021, 3:15 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes <
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> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/224933569463671/
>
>
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On 2021-10-22 15:45, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote:
On Fri, Oct 22, 2021, at 2:36 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote:
My dad's buddy Bob owned a chain of successful pizza restaurants in
New York city back in the '80s. He got bought out by some investment
company who insisted that he stay on
I am not tempted to spend money on "upgrades". If I had a classic
domestic car like a Mustang etc., I might be tempted to buy aftermarket
parts to put on it from various "hot rod" suppliers.
With the old Mercedes diesel, I am not tempted to buy mag wheels or big
wide tires, or headers or . .
Question only you can answer:
Are you leaving because of money a issue... or is the real reason work
security and the fact they just destroyed their work force for some reason
[s] not disclosed, and you don't feel safe working there, at any wage?
I know what "my" answer to that question would be,
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> IMO this is well bought for under $6K (assuming it meets the reserve).
"This Ninety-Eight diesel is offered in Michigan at no reserve by..."
Currently at $5,400.
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I offered a guy $700 for a nice 07E350 with a munched engine, all kinds of cam
sensor, misfire, and timing codes. I guess he sold it for $800, he said that
was the least he would take.
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> On Oct 22, 2021, at 4:37 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> I suppose it's
> I don't and likely never will [own] a business anyone wants to buy.
It sure seems to be easy to end up working for one, though.
It's happened to me four times!
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Beyond unbelievable.
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The interior really appeals to me. The exterior styling not so much.
Someone is going to get a good deal with possible future price appreciation.
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My cousin Claude had pretty much that car in that color with that engine. I
can't imagine trying to live with an early diesel in northern Maine in the
1980s other than there were plenty of places you could plug in the block
heater...
-Curt
On Friday, October 22, 2021, 12:43:40 PM EDT,
On Fri, Oct 22, 2021, at 2:36 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote:
> My dad's buddy Bob owned a chain of successful pizza restaurants in New York
> city back in the '80s. He got bought out by some investment company who
> insisted that he stay on for a year as part of the purchase.
I think I
This car screams late 70's "malaise" to me. I would not take it if it were free.
Allan
On Fri, Oct 22, 2021, at 3:25 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:
> Currently at only $5,300 as the auction wines down. I didn't see a block
> heater cord dangling down under the radiator.
>
> On Fri,
Really? As nice as this with 29K miles? I would prefer another color
combo but IMO this is well bought for under $6K (assuming it meets the
reserve).
On Fri, Oct 22, 2021 at 3:48 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes <
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> I have seen these recently for sale around here at
Stultifying.
On Fri, Oct 22, 2021 at 10:11 AM mitch--- via Mercedes <
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> On 2021-10-22 09:51, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote:
> > It is a beautiful car that is in great shape. I also have a hard top
> > that is the same color as the car!
> >
> >
>
I have seen these recently for sale around here at around $3k or less.
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> On Oct 22, 2021, at 2:26 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Currently at only $5,300 as the auction wines down. I didn't see a block
> heater cord dangling down under the radiator.
>
> What's the point in keeping the founder on if you don't want him to run the
> transition for you?
Of course that sounds stupid, that _is_ stupid!
You are forgetting that the people who brokered the deal are
usually not the ones who end up in charge of the new acquisition.
"Daddy bought me a
On Fri, Oct 22, 2021, at 4:11 PM, mitch--- via Mercedes wrote:
> On 2021-10-22 15:45, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote:
> > On Fri, Oct 22, 2021, at 2:36 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote:
> >> My dad's buddy Bob owned a chain of successful pizza restaurants in
> >> New York city back in the
In my experience job turnover in India is high. Very high. We 'trained' our
replacements in India three times IIRC, before they axed our office entirely.
I have no idea what they're doing now, but it can't be good to be a customer.
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This reminds me of a story a friend of mine told about his experiences with
American telephone systems. Got new management (probably a merger) and they
went through making waves and the local manager was an ass.
Had a big meeting about staffing, and my buddy, who isn't afraid of much, poked
I probably have but in this business I am in, most of these companies will have
issues if their own. We have had a lot of people leave and some of them have
started coming back. As hard up as they are for people right now, I’m not too
concerned with job security. But it is the devil I know. I
Currently at only $5,300 as the auction wines down. I didn't see a block
heater cord dangling down under the radiator.
On Fri, Oct 22, 2021, 2:30 PM Curt Raymond wrote:
> My cousin Claude had pretty much that car in that color with that engine.
> I can't imagine trying to live with an early
According to VIN this one would have the weak balance shaft parts.
Do ALL these M272s have the problem eventually, or were some of them good? If
it's at 174k miles and still OK, does that mean it most likely won't have this
problem?
I suppose it's *possible* that some actually didn't have inferior parts. If the
balance shaft gear is bad, it should have a code set, or a pending code. If no
code pending, I might take a chance, but I would use impending engine failure
as a bargaining chip.
And of course, be prepared to scrap
Agreed. Would be nice to see pics of underside and under the trunk floor mat.
Tempted to go look at it but don't have room for another car right now.
Allan
On Fri, Oct 22, 2021, at 8:25 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote:
> Based on what I can see that looks like a really nice example. The
On Fri, Oct 22, 2021, at 9:03 PM, mitch--- via Mercedes wrote:
> I understood what you meant.
> I was just remarking on the utter stupidity of the way they bought Bob's
> pizza.
Ah, got it.
Allan
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"Car has been stored and covered in a heated, humidity controlled, shop since
2009"
Not sure whether that means not driven since 2009? He seems to imply that he
drives it occasionally. Looks pretty nice. What are these worth?
Based on what I can see that looks like a really nice example. The wood is
solid and the interior is clean, looks like it was stored well. If it’s been
driven occasionally and is in running order the price isn’t unrealistic. It’s a
beautiful car, and an example of one of my favorite W108s. Only
On 2021-10-22 16:38, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote:
What's the point in keeping the founder on if you don't want him to
run
the transition for you? "We want to pay you for twelve months while we
show you how it's done"???
No that's not what I meant. I meant that if I sold a business I
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