Re: [MBZ] OT crazy stuff

2022-07-13 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
One would think but apparently the court did not agree —FT Sent from my iPad > On Jul 13, 2022, at 7:54 AM, mitch--- via Mercedes > wrote: > >  > All you have to do is revoke bail when somebody violates the bail conditions > they agreed to. > > ___ >

Re: [MBZ] OT crazy stuff

2022-07-13 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-07-13 08:13, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: One would think but apparently the court did not agree Write the judge a stern letter of reprimand. Or better yet, remind the poor old woman's offspring that her killer should have been in custody and mention the judge's name.

Re: [MBZ] OT crazy stuff

2022-07-13 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
All you have to do is revoke bail when somebody violates the bail conditions they agreed to. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] Bring a Trailer

2022-07-13 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
If one has a “BAT caliber” vehicle, is selling it on BAT worth it? I’m pretty sure we have hashed this out before, but I can’t remember the consensus. Have any among us done it? AZBob Sent from my iPad ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

[MBZ] Xenus have invaded this car!!!! 2007 Mercedes Benz S550 - $3, 600 (Clearwater)

2022-07-13 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
This could be an excellent deal for a Sea Cruise realtor. Whichever module it is should not be hard to come by but it would probably need to be programmed to be CLEAR https://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/cto/d/clearwater-2007-mercedes-benz-s550/750824.html -- --FT

Re: [MBZ] OT crazy stuff

2022-07-13 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Finding ammo for a 410 in today's market is on par with trying to buy unicorn feathers. 20 ga.. pretty normal with shot selection. On Wed, Jul 13, 2022 at 8:16 AM Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > A 20ga will work fine for personal defense and is more approachable for a

Re: [MBZ] OT crazy stuff

2022-07-13 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Tri-Star is the brand you usually see at Wal-Mart, for this purpose it'd be fine. She's not going to put 10,000 rounds through it, or if she does she needs to move to a better place. I quite like an over/under shotgun, you "only" get 2 shots but frankly if 2 shots aren't enough you've probably

Re: [MBZ] Leather is in emaculant condition - 1993 500SEL - 94k miles - $9, 500

2022-07-13 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Ad has more pics now. Does look pretty nice. On Tue, Jul 12, 2022, at 4:32 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > This Benz has been babies inside(must be the big back seat!) > > --FT > > On 7/12/22 1:51 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: >> One pic. At least we know the hood and doors open.

Re: [MBZ] OT crazy stuff

2022-07-13 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
A 20ga will work fine for personal defense and is more approachable for a smaller person, heck even a .410 will do the job and that will have essentially zero recoil. Slug barrels are generally short, 24" or less. I had an 18 1/2" for my Mossberg, barrel just barely cleared the magazine tube.

Re: [MBZ] OT - Solar Power @ Home

2022-07-13 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
If I was worried about resilience, as we are in Florida, I would go with a standby generator rather than a battery bank. Probably more expensive, but far less maintenance and a much longer useful life. -D > On Jul 13, 2022, at 10:13 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > A buddy

[MBZ] The combination gives the car an operating range of 84 miles 2017 Mercedes-Benz B-Class B 250e Hatchback 4D hatchback Blue - - $23, 990

2022-07-13 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
It is a "cute" car but 84 miles?  It weighs 2 tons? https://winstonsalem.craigslist.org/ctd/d/winston-salem-2017-mercedes-benz-class/7508213814.html https://www.edmunds.com/mercedes-benz/b-class-electric-drive/2017/review/ -- --FT ___

Re: [MBZ] OT crazy stuff

2022-07-13 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
In her case, a semi auto 12 gauge might work better. The muscle memory needed to operate a pump would delay her from defending herself if needed. The sound of a slide rack only works in the movies as a deterrent and telegraphs your location for the perp to shoot. If the criminal is psycho enough

Re: [MBZ] OT crazy stuff

2022-07-13 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
I've had no problem buying .410 online - it arrives at my door. On Wed, Jul 13, 2022 at 10:41 AM Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Good point, .410 was a challenge before and now is even less fun. > > That said the shortage is easing, I see Rogers, Cabela's and Midway

Re: [MBZ] Xenus have invaded this car!!!! 2007 Mercedes Benz S550 - $3, 600 (Clearwater)

2022-07-13 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Yabbut isn’t 2007 the worst year for these things? -D > On Jul 13, 2022, at 9:09 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > You should go check it out, get the specifics, offer $3k, we’ll fix it and > flip it and make $6k right quick > > --FT > Sent from iFōn > >> On Jul 13, 2022, at

Re: [MBZ] Leather is in emaculant condition - 1993 500SEL - 94k miles - $9, 500

2022-07-13 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Aside from the illiterate seller that does look like a very nice car. Whether it’s worth $9.5k is up to an interested buyer. When you can buy a 15yr newer S550 for near that it would be for someone who is really into 140s --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jul 13, 2022, at 12:29 PM, Allan Streib via

Re: [MBZ] Xenus have invaded this car!!!! 2007 Mercedes Benz S550 - $3, 600 (Clearwater)

2022-07-13 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Maybe, first year so yeah some teething issues but as a flip that’s up to the next owner. Car looks nice enough for realtor spec, if it has no other serious issues get it sorted and make some decent dineros. The more I learn about these things, they’re just a collection of computers in a

Re: [MBZ] The combination gives the car an operating range of 84 miles 2017 Mercedes-Benz B-Class B 250e Hatchback 4D hatchback Blue - - $23, 990

2022-07-13 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
What is the range of a 240D with the auxiliary tank in the trunk? They need to keep working on these experimental electric vehicles. On 13/07/2022 9:24 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: It is a "cute" car but 84 miles?  It weighs 2 tons?

Re: [MBZ] The combination gives the car an operating range of 84 miles 2017 Mercedes-Benz B-Class B 250e Hatchback 4D hatchback Blue - - $23, 990

2022-07-13 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
> What is the range of a 240D with the auxiliary tank in the trunk? Mine was 1000 miles. Did it, once. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] 1994 E420 Mechanics Special - $4,500

2022-07-13 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Crack Special, that is. https://chicago.craigslist.org/sox/cto/d/steger-1994-mercedes-e420-mechanics/7507951406.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] 1994 E420 Mechanics Special - $4,500

2022-07-13 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
Yeah. I saw that. Maybe worth $1,500. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: July 13, 2022 11:28 AM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: astr...@fastmail.fm Subject: [MBZ] 1994 E420 Mechanics Special - $4,500 Crack Special, that is.

Re: [MBZ] OT - Solar Power @ Home

2022-07-13 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
You would think solar would be a huge deal in FL. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 13, 2022, at 11:55 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > I’ve got a person coming over on Friday from our solar co-op to do a site > survey and put together a proposal for doing solar at the Flagstaff

Re: [MBZ] OT - Solar Power @ Home

2022-07-13 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
One of the worst states for solar. Mainly because the legislature is in bed with the electric utilities. It’s been so bad there that they’ve even tried to pass an amendment to the state constitution that all but cripples any attempt at point of use (consumer) solar. They just tried to pass a

Re: [MBZ] Xenus have invaded this car!!!! 2007 Mercedes Benz S550 - $3, 600 (Clearwater)

2022-07-13 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Because they’re using a generic OBDII scanner and it’s talking about drive train issues, I can’t help but wonder if this isn’t a transmission ECU problem? -D > On Jul 13, 2022, at 7:29 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > This could be an excellent deal for a Sea Cruise realtor.

Re: [MBZ] Xenus have invaded this car!!!! 2007 Mercedes Benz S550 - $3, 600 (Clearwater)

2022-07-13 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
You should go check it out, get the specifics, offer $3k, we’ll fix it and flip it and make $6k right quick --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jul 13, 2022, at 11:20 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > Because they’re using a generic OBDII scanner and it’s talking about drive > train

[MBZ] OT - Solar Power @ Home

2022-07-13 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
I’ve got a person coming over on Friday from our solar co-op to do a site survey and put together a proposal for doing solar at the Flagstaff house. While I’m relatively comfortable with the process and understand what’s involved, I would be curious if there’s anyone out there who has solar

Re: [MBZ] OT - Solar Power @ Home

2022-07-13 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
I'd want some sort of off-grid functionality, even if it's just a 15A 110v outlet that lets you plug an extension cord into the inverter to run the frige when the grid goes down. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] OT - Solar Power @ Home

2022-07-13 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
A buddy just put solar on their house. I don’t know who they had do it but he was happy with the process. They were waiting on a Tesla battery for some storm resilience last we talked about it --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jul 13, 2022, at 12:55 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > I’ve

Re: [MBZ] Bring a Trailer

2022-07-13 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
It can be. A lot depends on what it is and how long you can wait to list it. I have sold three vehicles on BaT. Two were very much worth it, one, not so much, but I probably got more than I would have in any other venue. PM me if you’ve got questions. -D > On Jul 13, 2022, at 6:39 AM, Bob

Re: [MBZ] OT crazy stuff

2022-07-13 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
Short 12 ga pump? Even if you are nervous, you have a good chance of hitting your target - and they make a unique noise when you load a shell. On 12/07/2022 9:11 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: She took CWP class on Saturday. I suggested talking with the sheriff to expedite the

Re: [MBZ] OT crazy stuff

2022-07-13 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Good point, .410 was a challenge before and now is even less fun. That said the shortage is easing, I see Rogers, Cabela's and Midway all list .410 as available in-stock. Cabela's even has it that I could pick up locally. The last time I went to Wal-Mart, which was probably 3 months ago, they

Re: [MBZ] OT crazy stuff

2022-07-13 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Thank goodness ammo prices are starting to come down a bit. I noticed the other day that 9mm is actually below $0.30/round and it’s not the floor sweepings stuff. -D > On Jul 13, 2022, at 9:14 AM, OK Don via Mercedes > wrote: > > I've had no problem buying .410 online - it arrives at my

Re: [MBZ] OT - Solar Power @ Home

2022-07-13 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Sounds like you got either a dumb company or a fly-by night. The battery backup to run a heat pump through the night is going to be enormous and you're only going to use it occasionally. The best use of solar is to backfeed into the grid, basically run your electric meter backwards while the

Re: [MBZ] The combination gives the car an operating range of 84 miles 2017 Mercedes-Benz B-Class B 250e Hatchback 4D hatchback Blue - - $23, 990

2022-07-13 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
My F150 Supercrew will do over 500 miles on the standard built in tank in the summer. I have never pushed my luck to see how far it will go as I don't want to run it out. On 13/07/2022 2:23 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: My '76 300D with the trunk mounted aux. tank had a range of

Re: [MBZ] OT - Solar Power @ Home

2022-07-13 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
That’s one of my concerns, as my lot is heavily treed and I’m not about to take any of them down. That being said, my 3 car garage, which has a large roof exposure, is not as nearly surrounded by trees, so it might be the better spot for panels as far as maximizing exposure to the sun. Do

Re: [MBZ] OT - Solar Power @ Home

2022-07-13 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
They told me that I needed battery backup to run heat pumps for the purpose of heating my garage. What I was essentially trying to do was heat my garage with heat pumps for very cheap. That didn’t seem to be a workable option with or without batteries due to the trees. The greenie weenies

Re: [MBZ] OT - Solar Power @ Home

2022-07-13 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
It all depends on what you're trying to do. I quite like the 8Bit Guy's solution: https://youtu.be/RhTDneoDUdc He got snockered in the Texas cold snap last year, heat went out and froze his pipes, big damaged when the water came back on. We've recently been having daily power blips at around

Re: [MBZ] The combination gives the car an operating range of 84 miles 2017 Mercedes-Benz B-Class B 250e Hatchback 4D hatchback Blue - - $23, 990

2022-07-13 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
My '76 300D with the trunk mounted aux. tank had a range of around 950 miles IIRC. On Wed, Jul 13, 2022 at 11:07 AM Jim Cathey via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > What is the range of a 240D with the auxiliary tank in the trunk? > > Mine was 1000 miles. Did it, once. > > -- Jim > >

Re: [MBZ] OT - Solar Power @ Home

2022-07-13 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
I had a solar contractor come over and take a look at my place in Maine. The cheapest system with battery back up which would have met my needs would have cost 40K. He also told me that even though the panels would be facing south, I would never recoup my investment due to a few trees which

Re: [MBZ] OT - Solar Power @ Home

2022-07-13 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
yes we had solar assessment 20 years ago & payback time was beyond our natural lives also heard on fire scanner that solar panels prevented firefighters to vent a fire through the roof. On Wed, Jul 13, 2022, 4:20 PM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I had a solar

Re: [MBZ] OT - Solar Power @ Home

2022-07-13 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
THE cheapest, most reliable, and most efficient way to provide emergency heat is via stored fuel. Gas, oil, wood. Everything else can't even be seen in the rear-view mirror, it's so far inferior in all respects. For emergency heating in colder climes, WHILE providing electricity for