Re: [MBZ] MY EYES!!!! AAAAAHHHHHRRRGGHH!!

2014-07-14 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Could I suggest having it towed [under a tarp please to shield the public ] to the nearest car crusher ? To harsh? Yeah.. second thought.. crush it on the spot... On Mon, Jul 14, 2014 at 6:32 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Please, please, someone make it go

Re: [MBZ] OT: Another Fkying Tale

2014-07-15 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Rotating for takeoff refers to the airplane rotating at the center of lift, which at takeoff will be the approximate centerline of the wings, ie.. nose up, tail down, to increase the angle of attack of the wings, generate greater lift, and defeat gravity temporarily, also known as flight. Large,

Re: [MBZ] OT - tile floors

2014-07-19 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
I have no idea how rough your floor is, however I've done some pretty rough floors in the past. I always used a straight edge to identify high and low spots and troweled on the material. A good straight 2X4 will work nicely to establish the new smooth floor height. A round corner trowel 24 inches

Re: [MBZ] German POWs from WWII

2014-07-22 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
POW camp in USA was a cake walk compared to duty at the Russian front these guys knew it. There was a concerted effort to impress German POW's on just how wonderful America was, while maintaining the POW status. Overall, we Americans were very humane in treatment of prisoners in the WW2

Re: [MBZ] OT: The 10 most corrupt states in the U.S.

2014-07-22 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
On a more positive note, some of you might enjoy having a look at this: http://www.wnd.com/2014/07/5-happiest-cities-in-u-s-all-in-1-state/ Apparently the study was done by some group from an Ivy League grad school, so it might even be based on valid results. Personally I take note that states

Re: [MBZ] This One's For Wilt

2014-07-30 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Your thought about fighting with rocks reminds me of the kinetic energy weapon that was supposedly developed during the cold war by Russia .. I think it was called Stalins Hammer [could be wrong on that] ... I've heard that USA also played with them.. but very little has been disclosed [always a

Re: [MBZ] Toronto traffic troubles ...

2014-08-01 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
The power of alcohol demonstrated once again. On Fri, Aug 1, 2014 at 3:40 PM, Craig via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/news/burlington-skyway-crash-driver-charged-with-impaired-driving-1.2724276 Burlington Skyway crash: Driver charged with

Re: [MBZ] OT - electric vehicle

2014-08-02 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Why do I see sale of stock as the next move toward production? Just perhaps, the idea of having exchangeable liquids to give instant recharge is the quantum leap forward away from the limitation of heavy and expensive batteries that take hours to recharge and have a finite life cycle of number of

Re: [MBZ] OT - electric vehicle

2014-08-02 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Sum Ting Wong Design and Construction Company Approved bidder. The automatic trenching is part of the rebuild design plan, very clever don't you think? [ Since China has the practice of executing public officials who fail, I'm taking bets someone is on a swift boat outta there about now.] On

Re: [MBZ] OT - 'Nother boys tale - The Red Hill

2014-08-07 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Well said. Grant... On Thu, Aug 7, 2014 at 5:27 PM, Mountain Man via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: WILTON wrote: ...we should remember the red hills that have often impeded our way but have now been transformed by somebody's ingenuity, hard work, persistence and perseverance

Re: [MBZ] Plastic Bumper Repair

2014-08-08 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
How damaged is yours? There is a material like bondo that is made just to repair such things. Might want to look into that. Once the prep is done, it works like bondo for sanding and repaint. On Fri, Aug 8, 2014 at 1:54 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: And then how do

Re: [MBZ] OT: Sacrilege

2014-08-13 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
All this back and forth about energy. Wars fought and blood and treasure lost over energy. In the end, we run out of it, or poison ourselves out of existance. Then we revert back to camp fires, tribes, and subsistence survival, until we do it all over again in a few hundred generations. Why not

Re: [MBZ] OT - USAF SAC tale - The Hat Colonel

2014-08-14 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
DUCK !!! Incoming !! Common words in Vietnam.. Thanks for putting a humorous note on that one.. I wonder, somewhere in the military archives, if there is a Hat Col. report, duly filed, regarding the wearing of regulation cover by duty flight personnel. Perhaps he also wrote up his report about

Re: [MBZ] OT: Solar power for electric cars? Not in the South.

2014-08-17 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
On the other side of that coin, Arizona has now laws that over-ride any HOA rules and with great specificity, state that any home, any where can, at the desire of the homeowner, install as much solar as they wish. New EPA rules [I believe, some government agency, perhaps Dept of Energy, who can

Re: [MBZ] OT: One-of-a-kind air accident

2014-08-20 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Federal Air Regulation #1: When the gross weight of the paper meets or exceeds the gross weight of the aircraft, FAA may grant approval. ​I note the pilot was age 46, which I take to mean he applied for approval to fly with the artificial limb at age 20, got approved at age 35, and could only fly

Re: [MBZ] B-52 strkes

2014-08-21 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
B 52's still nuke capable? That just might work... I'll buy the fuel for take off.. ha. On Thu, Aug 21, 2014 at 11:45 AM, WILTON via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Yep, one probably could. Wilton - Original Message - From: Rick Knoble via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Classic car stock

2014-09-01 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
When I see a news headline that reads: Psychic Wins Lottery ... I'll believe the economic gurus have the power to predict the stock market. Until then.. Show Me However the current administrations economic plan for Trickle up Poverty does seem to be gaining great success.. at current rate of

Re: [MBZ] Jackpot!

2014-09-09 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
I have it on good report that the SR-71 airplane used Nitrogen to pressurize the tires... thus if you also use nitrogen in your tires your car will go Mach 3+... I'm sure that's how it works. On Tue, Sep 9, 2014 at 8:58 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: What's

Re: [MBZ] N

2014-09-09 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
You are kidding right? With the price of groceries these days you need an armed guard to carry all the money TO the grocery store and to carry the one bag of groceries your total pay can buy FROM the grocery store.. I live in Arizona, where it is both legal and common to carry discrete or

Re: [MBZ] Here is another one

2014-09-09 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Even the license plate says I'm green, take me home Kaleb ;)) On Tue, Sep 9, 2014 at 5:50 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 4.5 http://dallas.craigslist.org/ndf/cto/4659098749.html via cPro Craigslist App iOS: http://bit.ly/CL_iOS

Re: [MBZ] N and guns

2014-09-10 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
might it be for someone to come up behind you and take the gun from you? That is what would concern me as much as anything. If some nut case takes your gun, you may just be the first one to get shot. RB On 10/09/2014 7:30 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: G Mann via Mercedes wrote: I

Re: [MBZ] N and guns

2014-09-10 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
And that observation is based on what fact? The documented number of times a criminal has attacked when a gun was present with the intended victim? That begs substance please. On Wed, Sep 10, 2014 at 9:52 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: The nut case is the guy

Re: [MBZ] N

2014-09-10 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
In the interest of fairness with numbers, how about having a look at the dramatic drop in crime of all types each time a state has passed concealed carry permitting laws? In every case there has been a sharp decline in crime. In that same line of thought, take a look at the murder and crime

Re: [MBZ] N

2014-09-13 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
It is my considered personal opinion that if one of the other Amendments were being given the same treatment as the Second Amendment, there would be much public concern. Second Amendment, by the way, is not about guns, it is about the personal God given right to self protection by any means. I

Re: [MBZ] Shotgun

2014-09-15 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
What state do you reside in? You need to know the state laws and a good place to find that information is your local gun store. The owner will be a FFL license holder and should be well versed on private exchanges of ownership , thus a good resource to draw from. You will want to find an actual

Re: [MBZ] Shotgun

2014-09-15 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Dan, Let me know off list what it is and I'll try to assist you in disposing of it via legal venue. As it happens, I have some expertise available in the field. Grant... On Mon, Sep 15, 2014 at 5:43 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: My father in law was not a gun

Re: [MBZ] OT Re: Subject: Re: N assault

2014-09-15 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Excellent point Hendrik, calling them defense rifles [American spelling] rather than assault weapons. The term assault rifle is one manufactured by the largely anti-self defense crowd to do exactly what you speak to, stir up emotion, and draw attention away from the useful effect of being able to

Re: [MBZ] OT but food for thought

2014-09-17 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
As civilized humans it is our duty to recognize deadly threats and respond with suitable deadly force to preserve both ourselves and civilization. That is a basic human right given by our Creator [insert your own religious belief here, or not] that has survived every advance and decline of

Re: [MBZ] OT but food for thought

2014-09-17 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
A heartfelt thank you to WIlton for his posting. I also have friends at the Wall, and have given that salute of respect. In my case, I went from 2 tours Vietnam to 7 years of Afghanistan, working with Mujhadeen and Pashtun tribes in Northern Tribal Territories of Pakistan, followed by other

Re: [MBZ] OT but food for thought

2014-09-17 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Great questions ... in looking only backward, the decision to keep war in other countries and not let it come to America, delivered by our enemies, was a good one. Most American citizens alive today have never seen war except what Hollywood gives them, have never held a compression bandage on

Re: [MBZ] OT but food for thought

2014-09-17 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Before this thread spirals into the great dustbin at some No Such Agency data storage facility.. one last bit... Mid East has never been stable in recorded history, far beyond the 1,435 years ago when islam was invented by a caravan robber named muhammed, and since, there has been no peace and no

Re: [MBZ] Double flaring tool recommendations?

2014-09-17 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
I would like to suggest you consider buying pre-made length of hard line which already has double flare with the compression nuts. It is available in a good selection of length at NAPA I'm sure of, other FLAPS should have it as well in metric. Remove the line and use a flexible tape measure [see

Re: [MBZ] OT but food for thought

2014-09-18 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
A wise man once said: Governments and diapers should both be changed often, for the same reason My Mercedes are working well.. don't need any parts.. have no issues at present.. Thanks for the civil conversation to everyone.. Grant... On Thu, Sep 18, 2014 at 1:26 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via

Re: [MBZ] [ADMIN] - Politics

2014-09-18 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Hendrik who lives in a crazy world full of crazy people and has his bags packed, in case some aliens come along to take me to a better planet Hendrik, did you ever notice that alien space ships only fly at night, and only after bars all close... and only pick people up for rectal exams? Why is

Re: [MBZ] OT: Cub Cadet finale

2014-09-20 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
What is Snow From September through March, I do have to sweep the sunshine off my driveway every morning. But, it's only a courtesy thing we neighbors do. We did have a pretty harsh winter last year. My heater came on for about an hour one day in January On Sat, Sep 20, 2014 at 4:15

Re: [MBZ] OT - non-political B-52 tale - PERFECT DASK

2014-09-25 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
A few decades late... but... ATTABOY !! I've had opportunity to be back to Vietnam several times in the past 15 years. In fact, spent 4th of July in Hanoi in 1994, what a strange feeling that was. During those visits I've had several former North Vietnam officials tell me they were beaten and

Re: [MBZ] A little sun damage

2014-09-25 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
That will buff right out.. And if it does... a whole truck load of attaboys.. On Thu, Sep 25, 2014 at 5:43 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Yep, thermonuclear radiation will do that... Max Dillon, Charleston SC ___

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes brake lines

2014-09-26 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Brake tube bending tools are cheap.. and they make such nice radius bends.. why not use them? On Fri, Sep 26, 2014 at 12:56 PM, John Reames via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Do you end up needing any tools to bend them or are they soft enough to bend by hand without crushing? --

Re: [MBZ] OIL THREAD

2014-10-01 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Apparently, it's a group dynamic that we can discuss Mercedes, war, politics, religion, and old age, but there are some personal rough spots that can not be lubricated with oil.. Perhaps, a good round of Irish agricultural products, well aged, would be more lubricating... or.. as an Irish friend

Re: [MBZ] Lawsuit: White woman gets black man's sperm by mistake Ooops

2014-10-02 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
I see a reality show coming out of Hollywood... it will star the Kardashians, OctaMom, and this woman with her bi-racial child.. guest shots by the naked and afraid folks and the duck dynasty folks.. Should be a great hit.. between the Ebola daily death reports... Stand by.. On Thu, Oct 2, 2014

Re: [MBZ] R-12 versus R-134

2014-10-06 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
There you go... global warming issues linked to Mercedes content... Well now.. First social comment . I believe recent studies of the ozone layer have shown the removal of R12 from use has had little effect on the ozone layer, if any. Leading to the likely conclusion that bad science was the cause

Re: [MBZ] R-12 versus R-134

2014-10-06 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Current quotes on 42 lbs. of R12 are running in the $3000+ range.. so.. I like your comment of charging the system with nitrogen first. The vehicle came with a full set of huge AC vac pumps and filters to charge the system.. package deal. And yes, I did both a double take.. and a double check..

Re: [MBZ] R-12 versus R-134

2014-10-06 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
All sarcasm accepted... I've certainly taken some lately for taking on this project... ;))) If you truly want to find out who your friends are.. buy a 40ft. Mercedes motor coach and ask them to help you work on it.. hahaha.. Oil thread anyone.. it holds 28 quarts.. Coolant.. 33 gallons ..

Re: [MBZ] R-12 versus R-134

2014-10-06 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
. [sarcastic humor content, of course] Respectfully.. Grant... ​ On Mon, Oct 6, 2014 at 8:20 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: pics of the beast plzz -- On 10/6/14 10:47 AM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: All sarcasm accepted... I've certainly taken some lately

Re: [MBZ] R-12 versus R-134

2014-10-06 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
, Rich Thomas via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: pics of the beast plzz -- On 10/6/14 10:47 AM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: All sarcasm accepted... I've certainly taken some lately for taking on this project... ;))) If you truly want to find out who your friends are.. buy a 40ft

Re: [MBZ] Convoy

2014-10-06 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Better yet.. spend the few bucks extra and get the model with rechargeable batteries.. With an adapter, you can talk all you want and keep them plugged into the car power port [formerly known as cigar lighter, back in the day when men were men and ships were wood]. On Mon, Oct 6, 2014 at 12:32

Re: [MBZ] OT: Cameron Air Show

2014-10-09 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Apparently, Mercedes ownership requires a much thinner skin than I imagined. This whole offends me discussion thread, which now spans several threads, frankly, Offends me. Thus... the following paragraph is devoted only to Mercedes content and all the problems I'm having with them. . . . . . .

Re: [MBZ] The Prince of Darkness Strikes

2014-10-09 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Having owned and driven a number of Jags.. I find it unlikely that enough electricity could pass through it's electrical system to cause a spark.. much less a fire... You can only get warm beer in England because Lucas makes the refrigerators. It's an old joke, but one with foundation in

Re: [MBZ] OT Secret message for Scott Ritchey

2014-10-11 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
So, we can now add the term Blue Blood to the growing list of insults, meaning inbreeding runs rampant in your family tree [which has only one branch] ? Great name for the next sports team name to be banned, Redskins vs Bluebloods .. Hmmm.. what did I do with that ACLU phone number.. lol Being

Re: [MBZ] OT - non-political B-52 tale - RADIO HANOI

2014-10-12 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Roger that. On Sun, Oct 12, 2014 at 7:37 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: If I was that close to death, I would remember it in detail for a long, long time On Oct 12, 2014, at 10:24 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Wilton, how do

Re: [MBZ] Rear Sunshade Modification

2014-10-14 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
The message displayed should inspire officers who pursue you after passing through speed traps, bank robberies, and other sundry motoring violations.. ;) To bad someone doesn't come up with a nice LED board that could be programmed with various messages such as Thank You, Yield NOW ! , Dim your

Re: [MBZ] OT - More B-52 stuff

2014-10-15 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
When you design something right to start with, it lasts. B 52 stands as testimony of that mindset. Which is exactly why this board exists. We own and drive ancient Mercedes because they were engineered to out live current fashion. Like the B 52, we find they are also out living the parts supply

Re: [MBZ] OT - More B-52 stuff

2014-10-15 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Enhanced definitions. Elephant: A mouse built under government contract. Any questions? On Wed, Oct 15, 2014 at 4:59 PM, Peter Frederick via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Since the J-75 or whatever it was was slapped on as what was out there in the first place, a re-engine is at

Re: [MBZ] Headlight Lens Restoration

2014-10-16 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Intense sunlight with full UV is the Kryptonite of plastics in the desert southwest. East coast salt roads rusts cars from the bottom up.. Desert cars strip paint via sun exposure from the top down. Plastic headlight lens fall prey to that at a rapid pace here. Eventually, the only cure is to

Re: [MBZ] OT - another non-political B-52 tale - THE TACTICS

2014-10-20 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Another lesson, by demonstration, that one of the leading causes of death in battle is stupidity by leadership. Personally, I'm very glad Wilton survived to tell the story, and rise in respect to those who did not. On Mon, Oct 20, 2014 at 8:57 PM, OK Don via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] OT - another non-political B-52 tale - CASUALTY AFFAIRS

2014-10-22 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Bravery in battle is defined as You are the only one who knows you've crapped your pants. The daily event you describe, the collection of personal effects, is one that drove home the endless paradox of going to war. Some of which I've never completely reconciled, likely never will. I'm not sure

Re: [MBZ] OT Interesting Video Secure Your WiFi

2014-10-23 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
I had a problem with neighbors stealing WIFI signal. Then I changed the name of the system to FBI surveillance van 3# ... no problems since. ;))) Grant... Amazed at what people leave laying out in plain view about their personal lives these days. On Thu, Oct 23, 2014 at 9:20 AM, Rick Knoble via

Re: [MBZ] OT Interesting Video Secure Your WiFi

2014-10-23 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
poo-lice have no clue, and in most cases have no jurisdiction, to pursue the perp. On Thu, Oct 23, 2014 at 12:16 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: G Mann via Mercedes wrote: I had a problem with neighbors stealing WIFI signal. Then I changed the name of the system to FBI

Re: [MBZ] OT Interesting Video Secure Your WiFi

2014-10-23 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
to do so. Grant... On Thu, Oct 23, 2014 at 3:48 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Just like when I tried to get Trent prosecuted for theft and wire fraud. --R On 10/23/14 6:44 PM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: Greatest growth market in crime is electronic theft

Re: [MBZ] the news

2014-10-23 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
No worries... an appropriately evil leader will rise to power selected from either the Drug king pins now over-running our southern border [sorry Canadians.. USA's southern border] or the invading ISIS horde. They will fight out the details among themselves, no effort on our part

Re: [MBZ] OT - Shotguns

2014-10-26 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
I shoot trap and skeet so I understand your enjoyment.. ;)) A good day of shooting.. ATTABOY! I suggest you may want to look into 20 gage rather than 12 gage. Less recoil, and for trap or skeet range plenty of shot down range to break clay. The right gun is the one that fits you. I am very

Re: [MBZ] OT - Shotguns

2014-10-26 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
One of my favorite skeet guns is a Baretta 686 , in 12 gage, with barrel inserts that let me shoot 28 gage, 16 gage, 20 gage, and 410 gage. Both the original barrel [12 gage] and the inserts have screw in chokes that let me tune the gun to the load and the competition. Regardless of the gage, I am

Re: [MBZ] OT - Shotguns

2014-10-26 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Boys will be boys. I grew up with full access to the family machine shop, which was equipped to build just about anything. Being inventive, I came up with the idea to make a carbide cannon.. carbide being an easy source of acetylene gas, which delivers excellent explosive energy. A few days

Re: [MBZ] OT - Shotguns

2014-10-27 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Likely, what bit your thumb was the slide which snaps back on recoil. The 1911 requires that you pay close attention to your grip placement. If you grip it correctly, it will never bite you and you will instinctively gain proper sight picture alignment. Place the hand grip incorrectly, it bites.

Re: [MBZ] OT - Shotguns

2014-10-28 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
! ;-) then we were well truly doomed! Yeah, how did we survive??? LarryT 91 300D On 10/27/2014 1:52 AM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: Boys will be boys. I grew up with full access to the family machine shop, which was equipped to build just about anything. Being inventive, I came up

Re: [MBZ] OT - Shotguns/Pistols

2014-10-29 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
That discussion will lead instantly to politics, so I would avoid it. At this date, private citizens may buy or sell freely, privately owned items. Prudence however would indicate you protect yourself by asking for some form of ID from the buyer, and a written bill of sale, which documents the

Re: [MBZ] OT - Shotguns/Pistols

2014-10-29 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
On Oct 29, 2014, at 12:44 PM, G Mann via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: That discussion will lead instantly to politics, so I would avoid it. At this date, private citizens may buy or sell freely, privately owned items. Prudence however would indicate you protect yourself

Re: [MBZ] OT - another non-political B-52 tale - FINALE QUICK DEPARTURE

2014-10-31 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Air Regulation 1: When the gross weight of the paperwork meets or exceeds the gross take off weight of the aircraft, you may be cleared for flight but only after all documents are signed, in triplicate, by a number of inspectors exceeding the passenger and crew capacity of said aircraft.

Re: [MBZ] OT - another non-political B-52 tale - FINALE QUICK DEPARTURE

2014-10-31 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
At the risk of being excommunicated from this August Group, I respectfully submit the following thoughts. Apples and Oranges logic. Hanoi only desired to rule Vietnam. The under laying principle which pervades the Mid-East is Islam, which desires to rule the entire world under an Islamic

Re: [MBZ] Even a Bad Landing Makes It a Good Day (Dan Penoff)

2014-11-01 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Flying Mustangs are now on the endangered species list . The price of admission to that club comes high. I'm sure the owner is happy to be alive, but wallet damaged at the injury to the airplane. I see some extensive rebuilding in the airplanes future... But.. if you think 20 yr. old Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] ?

2014-11-02 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Someone please advise me. What happens to all the daylight that is saved with daylight savings? Seems to me, we have been saving daylight for the past 40 summers now [except in Arizona where I am and we have so much daylight we have no need to save it] Could this huge bank of daylight saved

Re: [MBZ] OT - another non-political B-52 tale - FINALE QUICK DEPARTURE

2014-11-02 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
CAIR... is that the same CAIR that was found to be funding and collecting funds for numerous muslim terrorist orginizations world wide? That CAIR? Al Taqyyia is the lie blessed by allah. Per Quran and Hadiths, the use of Al Taqyyia is not only permitted but blessed by Allah as long as the lie is

Re: [MBZ] ?

2014-11-03 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Wise Indian.. How Thank God we don't get all the government we pay for [Will Rodgers] On Sun, Nov 2, 2014 at 9:53 PM, Craig via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: On Sun, 2 Nov 2014 14:53:31 -0700 G Mann via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Someone please advise me. What happens

Re: [MBZ] OT - another non-political B-52 tale - FINALE QUICK DEPARTURE

2014-11-03 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Infidel: Translates from Arabic to the meaning non believer.. ie. one who does not accept Islam or Muhammed or has as a Muslim, has rejected Islam Arabic meaning of the word is what counts. As an infidel, you are sub human and thus worthy of death to cleanse the earth for the master religion.

Re: [MBZ] OT weather

2014-11-03 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
So... where are all those global warming people? Seems they should hold a convention about this time of year some place where they have to walk on ice and shovel their Prius out of snowbanks... Ohh.. wait.. cold weather harms the charge rate of the batteries... oops.. Chevy Volt anyone? Just

Re: [MBZ] OT - Another non-political B-52 tale - PACIFIC CROSSING

2014-11-03 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
B.A. . Does that mean Wilton now has to wear 30 lbs. of gold chains and a Mohawk hair cut? Pictures please ! [Autographed of course] On Mon, Nov 3, 2014 at 3:26 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: You can now suffix your name with the initials “B.A.” It is

Re: [MBZ] Addressing a senator

2014-11-05 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Knowing government as I do.. somewhere, there is a protocol book which covers exactly the pecking order of titles when addressing members of congress and other elected and appointed royalty. I understand there was a law or regulation passed recently that makes verbal attacks on elected congress

Re: [MBZ] Addressing a senator

2014-11-05 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Thank God we don't get all the government we pay for Grant... On Wed, Nov 5, 2014 at 3:17 PM, Craig via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: On Wed, 05 Nov 2014 15:23:52 -0500 Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: It's in the State Department guides that used to be

Re: [MBZ] Tire pressure gauges

2014-11-05 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
My favorite for a combination fill valve and pressure gauge, is sold at Harbor Freight on sale for a bit over $5. It has the stick type indicator which ranges from 10 PSI to 130 PSI. I've tested it against my digital pressure gage and found all 6 I own to be within 1/2 PSI, which is close enough.

Re: [MBZ] Another PANHANDLER tale

2014-11-06 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Perhaps slightly less risky than exit over Hanoi while being painted for SAM launches, but really, the same skills apply. Situational awareness let you plan your management of the location and situation. ATTABOY. Next time, in the safety of the store, find a manager and alert them of the parking

Re: [MBZ] Lowered down murder out running into some issues at home need money just needs an aliment

2014-11-07 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Translation: Have to sell ma ride cause gotta pay the bail bondsman and I have to have be gone to court ordered rehab fo ma meth habit. If it's not against a law to do that to a Mercedes... is should be. On Fri, Nov 7, 2014 at 9:20 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Fw: Today's CL Crack Smoker

2014-11-08 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
For sale as is, where is: Translation: Police impound lot, with tow charges and impound fees. I need the money to pay my lawyer and make bail. All my working girls are out of business with the drug bust and I'm having a hard time... I just need to get out so I can get back to my honor

Re: [MBZ] Fw: Today's CL Crack Smoker

2014-11-08 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
... ;)) Grant... On Sat, Nov 8, 2014 at 1:27 PM, Craig via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: On Sat, 8 Nov 2014 10:48:40 -0700 G Mann via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: As for the car, I believe perhaps the group should invest in this item for sale. Seems the only logical end

Re: [MBZ] Fw: Today's CL Crack Smoker

2014-11-09 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
DOT inspection is a requirement for both the truck and trailer. Insurance for a commercial truck will shock your socks off. Trailer not so much. License for truck will run in the thousands per year. Trailer license, if done as a permanent tag could run in the $500 range [perhaps, depending on what

Re: [MBZ] Fw: Today's CL Crack Smoker

2014-11-09 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
that. He lives around here somewhere on a farm with a big barn he said. --R On 11/9/14 2:25 PM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: DOT inspection is a requirement for both the truck and trailer. Insurance for a commercial truck will shock your socks off. Trailer not so much. License for truck

Re: [MBZ] Temperatures as much as 50 deg. F below normal

2014-11-09 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Democracy: Two wolves and One sheep voting on what to have for dinner. Republic: One well armed sheep inviting Two wolves to eat all the grass they want. Questions? The news media, and I impose the same responsibility on all of them, has failed for about 3 decades to actually report news..

Re: [MBZ] Death update

2014-11-11 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
ATTABOY ! Truly thankful all rumors of your demise are inaccurate and untrue. Also, a heartfelt veterans THANK YOU, and WELCOME HOME. On Tue, Nov 11, 2014 at 11:07 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Just a quick note to let everyone know I am not dead, still

Re: [MBZ] OT Wood Floors - solid wood vs. engineered

2014-11-12 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Opinion: Keep the current wood floor you have, which is solid wood, and sand it to a fresh finish. [there are machines you can rent to do that]. Then match the area where you remove carpeting with new solid wood. You can then stain and finish the whole lot the same for a match, without the

Re: [MBZ] OT - Back to Guns

2014-11-12 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
ATTABOY ! I heartily approve of your getting both you and your son instruction time. It will enhance your enjoyment of the sport, increase your comfort and safety as well. Great decision to do that early. Enjoy the sport, I have for many years. For myself, it's much more satisfying to grind a

Re: [MBZ] Veterans on the List

2014-11-12 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
I join Wilton in that assessment. Seems to me, WW2 was the last war America fought to win. All since have been police actions . I've always had serious heart burn about being the worlds policemen, on our tax nickle. WW2 is also the last war the Generals ran... all since have been run by

Re: [MBZ] OT: Onsite fabrication of taller wind turbines

2014-11-12 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Strictly from the engineering point of view.. we have failed to harness the intestinal gas coming out of Washington, to drive wind turbines.. Unlike natural wind the special political gas wind is endless and does blow 24/7/365. If we just focused on this improved source, wind generated electricity

Re: [MBZ] OT: Onsite fabrication of taller wind turbines

2014-11-12 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
I've followed all those possible storage modalities and I don't see great progress with them. A battery bank capable of supplying 20 Megawatt power to power a small city would consume days of wind energy to produce electricity to store... you enter the land of diminishing return quickly. Molten

Re: [MBZ] OT: Onsite fabrication of taller wind turbines

2014-11-13 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
The only viable solution to over use of energy, it to run out of it and revert to the stone age. So, Andrew, throw away your Ipod, your computer access, all your electrical devices, park your Prius [forever] and learn to kill tasty animals and build fire. All efforts otherwise are futile, accept

Re: [MBZ] OOOOOOO... KKKKKK......

2014-11-15 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Ummm... let's see someone buff that one out... any takers? Going to be a long winter.. should have a project. On Sat, Nov 15, 2014 at 10:52 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Park it outside the local driving range and then call your insurance company? grin Dan

Re: [MBZ] The Frost is on the Moose

2014-11-15 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
It is my personal experience that wild grown meat is most often grossly overcooked by people with little experience in handling the meat source. Overcooking makes meat dry and tough, regardless of how good the cut was to start with. Wild grown meat is, with few exceptions, more lean that farm

Re: [MBZ] OT: Onsite fabrication of taller wind turbines

2014-11-15 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Your stimulus check is in the mail.. didn't you get it yet? ;))) On Sat, Nov 15, 2014 at 12:41 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Damn, between the water and the CO2 and methane I am making from my beer I am killing the planet. Where can I get me

Re: [MBZ] OT Awesome old airplanes

2014-11-16 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Just thinking, If I stand by the freeway and panhandle for the next 2000 years I could afford to buy one of those... then another 1000 years to afford to actually buy fuel, parts and upkeep... And it would be worth it.. Nuff said? Grant... On Sun, Nov 16, 2014 at 12:04 PM, Curly McLain via

Re: [MBZ] OT - Sporting Clays

2014-11-16 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Welcome to the sport. I hope you and your son have many satisfying and happy days enjoying it. Nothing quite like shooting a perfect round, where you grind every single clay with a direct hit and know you have it as you call Pull. I have a feeling you are headed there. Grant... Who still misses

Re: [MBZ] OT but of general interest: Energy Storage

2014-11-17 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
On that same subject. Arizona is the current king of solar energy projects completed. In the past week the largest solar reflector heated salts system in the world came on line. It's capacity, after a full solar day, is the storage of enough heat energy to run generation turbines for 6 hrs.. and

Re: [MBZ] Renewable Biodiesel

2014-11-20 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Renewable is a manufactured happy word to impart the idea the fuel , or energy source, doesn't come from nasty crude oil ... or God forbid, coal... or, worst of all nuclear... In the case of biodiesel, it's meant to impart the idea that it is taken from a growing plant that can be regrown

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