Re: [MBZ] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June
WHAT?!? Holy cow man BTW the meat won't hurt you if either: You compost hot and fast, keep the temp over 160F for several days or Compost long and slow, leaving the meat bits in the pile for at least a year... I do the latter and figure any bad bugs have shuffled off in the intervening time. Seems to work, we compost everything and I'm still here. -Curt Date: Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:35:17 +1030 From: Hendrik Fay heni...@ozemail.com.au To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June Message-ID: 4ba0630d.6070...@ozemail.com.au Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Doggy bags are illegal in this nanny state, due to the potential for someone to get crook because they ate the stuff they brought home from the restaurant, five days later. Hendrik who also has a compost bin out the back but apparently meat is no good for composting until it has been run through a dog Curt Raymond wrote: 72oz at 16oz to the lb sounds like just short of 5 lbs so yeah, something like two and a quarter kilos. The nice thing about a steak that big is how good it takes when you make it into a sandwich or soup or something later on. I'll order the big porterhouse at the Outback Steakhouse (theres somewhere you should go when you come here, comedy gold!) which is I think 22oz and eat maybe 1/3 of it at the restaurant... -Curt Who hates wasting food and so has a good big compost pile ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June
Doggy bags are illegal? Now I've heard it all! I suppose that a date could be put on the bag for those who have lost their common sense (most have already). On second thought, that would kill off all of the dumbies! Kevin in Hillsboro, Oregon ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Don't ya love it when those whose religion is paganism believe in Darwinism (evolution and survival of the fittest) Then refuse to let Darwinism work Yet they don't see themselves as twisted hypocrites. Doggy bags are illegal? Now I've heard it all! I suppose that a date could be put on the bag for those who have lost their common sense (most have already). On second thought, that would kill off all of the dumbies! Kevin in Hillsboro, Oregon ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Leinenkugel Fireside Nut Brown Ale is muy sabrosa. --R On 3/17/2010 12:35 AM, Hendrik Fay wrote: Ooooh that's going straight onto the must do list. Hendrik who likes a lager or two Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 wrote: No, more than a creek there. Not too far north is Chippewa Falls; if you pass by, do stop at the Leinenkugal's brewery and hoist one or two! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacob_Leinenkugel_Brewing_Company Leines used to be an excellent local beer, haven't had one in quite a while though. -Max ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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--R wrote: Leinenkugel Fireside Nut Brown Ale is muy sabrosa. Try finding Founders Kentucky Breakfast Stout - a seasonal craft brew released Monday. Limit is one bottle per customer here. mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Ooooh that's going straight onto the must do list. Hendrik who likes a lager or two Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 wrote: No, more than a creek there. Not too far north is Chippewa Falls; if you pass by, do stop at the Leinenkugal's brewery and hoist one or two! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacob_Leinenkugel_Brewing_Company Leines used to be an excellent local beer, haven't had one in quite a while though. -Max ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Doggy bags are illegal in this nanny state, due to the potential for someone to get crook because they ate the stuff they brought home from the restaurant, five days later. Hendrik who also has a compost bin out the back but apparently meat is no good for composting until it has been run through a dog Curt Raymond wrote: 72oz at 16oz to the lb sounds like just short of 5 lbs so yeah, something like two and a quarter kilos. The nice thing about a steak that big is how good it takes when you make it into a sandwich or soup or something later on. I'll order the big porterhouse at the Outback Steakhouse (theres somewhere you should go when you come here, comedy gold!) which is I think 22oz and eat maybe 1/3 of it at the restaurant... -Curt Who hates wasting food and so has a good big compost pile ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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G'day mate, ow they hanging cobber? I hear Paul Hogan works cheap these days and has experience with commercials. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xn_CPrCS8gs Hendrik who will speak slowly so you can understandwhat I am saying Alex Chamberlain wrote: On Thu, Mar 11, 2010 at 5:06 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: Outback Steakhouse (theres somewhere you should go when you come here, comedy gold!) Yup. Outback Steakhouse, Steve Irwin, and the Mad Max movies pretty much sum up all the average American knows about Australia, I think. Having been to Oz and heard some really thick accents there, especially in Tasmania, I wince every time an Outback commercial comes on the TV---couldn't they have gotten an actual Aussie actor to do the voiceover, instead of an American trying (and failing pitifully) to do the accent? Alex ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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On Thu, Mar 11, 2010 at 5:06 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: Outback Steakhouse (theres somewhere you should go when you come here, comedy gold!) Yup. Outback Steakhouse, Steve Irwin, and the Mad Max movies pretty much sum up all the average American knows about Australia, I think. Having been to Oz and heard some really thick accents there, especially in Tasmania, I wince every time an Outback commercial comes on the TV---couldn't they have gotten an actual Aussie actor to do the voiceover, instead of an American trying (and failing pitifully) to do the accent? Alex ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Alex Chamberlain wrote: On Thu, Mar 11, 2010 at 5:06 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: Outback Steakhouse (theres somewhere you should go when you come here, comedy gold!) Yup. Outback Steakhouse, Steve Irwin, and the Mad Max movies pretty much sum up all the average American knows about Australia, I think. You forgot Paul Hogan. Now, THIS is a knife. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=01NHcTM5IA4 Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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On Fri, Mar 12, 2010 at 11:33 AM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: Alex Chamberlain wrote: Yup. Outback Steakhouse, Steve Irwin, and the Mad Max movies pretty much sum up all the average American knows about Australia, I think. You forgot Paul Hogan. I didn't forget him... but that movie is nearly 25 years old (ouch!). Alex ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Alex Chamberlain wrote: On Fri, Mar 12, 2010 at 11:33 AM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: Alex Chamberlain wrote: Yup. Outback Steakhouse, Steve Irwin, and the Mad Max movies pretty much sum up all the average American knows about Australia, I think. You forgot Paul Hogan. I didn't forget him... but that movie is nearly 25 years old (ouch!). Mad Max movies were 1978-85, Crocodile Dundee 86-01. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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On Fri, Mar 12, 2010 at 11:48 AM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: Mad Max movies were 1978-85, Crocodile Dundee 86-01. Yeah, I know. Maybe it's just the crowd I hang out with, but I feel like the Max Max series is a far more enduring cultural touchstone than the Crocodile Dundee movies. I remembered Paul Hogan, but I had forgotten about That's not a knife... THIS is a knife! until you posted. But nobody talks or writes about a movie set in a post-apocalyptic, post-civilization dog-eat-dog world without referencing The Road Warrior (Max Max 2 to you, Hendrik). Alex ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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I just converted that into metric, 2 kilos of meat? I don't think so. Hendrik who hates to waste food, hence we have a couple of little dogs which I can't bring with me OK Don wrote: Then you'll like the free 72 oz. steak dinner (if you can eat it all) in Amarillo, TX on your way West on 66 or I-40 to LAX. On Sun, Mar 7, 2010 at 8:56 PM, Hendrik Fay heni...@ozemail.com.auwrote: Sounds like the go, I can eat at Maccas or Burger Kong over here. We have been looking at what local delicacies there are available across the states and deep fried pickles sounds like fun. Or the monster grease burger with a tub of grease on the side, if we get a Diesel we can drive across the states for free, just squeeze the contents of the napkin into the tank and we are good to go for another couple of hundred miles (see I am starting to talk like you folks). Hendrik who likes a good feed but not super sized ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Are you sure, perhaps just a little one? Hendrik who doesn't actually own a firearm Mountain Man wrote: Hendrik wrote: Thanks for the tips and we are wondering if we should get some guns for traveling in LA. Forget about the gun stories - we do that as theater here, really. We know travelers are safe, so we all tease. You don't need a gun, seriously. mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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So it's pretty much the same as here then. Hendrik who won't be speeding WILTON wrote: Interstate speed limit is usually 70 mph; occasionally 75; 'seems most people drive nearer 80, though. No, I don't take outings. ;)) Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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72oz at 16oz to the lb sounds like just short of 5 lbs so yeah, something like two and a quarter kilos. The nice thing about a steak that big is how good it takes when you make it into a sandwich or soup or something later on. I'll order the big porterhouse at the Outback Steakhouse (theres somewhere you should go when you come here, comedy gold!) which is I think 22oz and eat maybe 1/3 of it at the restaurant... -Curt Who hates wasting food and so has a good big compost pile Date: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:18:35 +1030 From: Hendrik Fay heni...@ozemail.com.au To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June Message-ID: 4b998153.9040...@ozemail.com.au Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed I just converted that into metric, 2 kilos of meat? I don't think so. Hendrik who hates to waste food, hence we have a couple of little dogs which I can't bring with me OK Don wrote: Then you'll like the free 72 oz. steak dinner (if you can eat it all) in Amarillo, TX on your way West on 66 or I-40 to LAX. On Sun, Mar 7, 2010 at 8:56 PM, Hendrik Fay heni...@ozemail.com.auwrote: Sounds like the go, I can eat at Maccas or Burger Kong over here. We have been looking at what local delicacies there are available across the states and deep fried pickles sounds like fun. Or the monster grease burger with a tub of grease on the side, if we get a Diesel we can drive across the states for free, just squeeze the contents of the napkin into the tank and we are good to go for another couple of hundred miles (see I am starting to talk like you folks). Hendrik who likes a good feed but not super sized ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Hendrik wrote: Are you sure, perhaps just a little one? Okay. For an extra dollar per day on the 240D, I will mount the rat patrol gunnery on the roof so you can enjoy mowing down the other guys on the road in Wisconsin. Wisconsin likes hunters - the rat patrol vehicle will surely excite them. mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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No, more than a creek there. Not too far north is Chippewa Falls; if you pass by, do stop at the Leinenkugal's brewery and hoist one or two! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacob_Leinenkugel_Brewing_Company Leines used to be an excellent local beer, haven't had one in quite a while though. -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Hendrik Fay Sent: Tuesday, March 09, 2010 10:46 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June I guess we'll see the Mississippi in LaCrosse. Although there it may only a creek :-) Hendrik who has seen a few rivers Fmiser wrote: Hendrik Fay wrote: Hendrik who is looking forward to seeing the mighty Mississippi and we actually have a couple of paddle steamers on the river Murray but I think they have been converted to Diesel power (not sure which flavour of Diesel though) The Mississippi is so long that there is a lot of it's length that's not all that impressive. In St. Louis (Where Rt 66 crosses) the Missouri joins up making it fairly amazing. But it's after the Ohio joins up (about 150 miles [240 km] further south) that it really gets big. Well, there's a steam-power stern-wheel paddle excursion boat in New Orleans. That rather a long way from your route, down at the mouth of the Mississippi River. But it's a genuine steam power river boat. http://www.steamboatnatchez.com/history.html -- Philip, thinking it's about time for a google map with all these points on it. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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They have a fireside something, or winter something -- quite dark and muy sabrosa. --R On 3/10/2010 8:52 AM, Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 wrote: No, more than a creek there. Not too far north is Chippewa Falls; if you pass by, do stop at the Leinenkugal's brewery and hoist one or two! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacob_Leinenkugel_Brewing_Company Leines used to be an excellent local beer, haven't had one in quite a while though. -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Hendrik Fay Sent: Tuesday, March 09, 2010 10:46 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June I guess we'll see the Mississippi in LaCrosse. Although there it may only a creek :-) Hendrik who has seen a few rivers Fmiser wrote: Hendrik Fay wrote: Hendrik who is looking forward to seeing the mighty Mississippi and we actually have a couple of paddle steamers on the river Murray but I think they have been converted to Diesel power (not sure which flavour of Diesel though) The Mississippi is so long that there is a lot of it's length that's not all that impressive. In St. Louis (Where Rt 66 crosses) the Missouri joins up making it fairly amazing. But it's after the Ohio joins up (about 150 miles [240 km] further south) that it really gets big. Well, there's a steam-power stern-wheel paddle excursion boat in New Orleans. That rather a long way from your route, down at the mouth of the Mississippi River. But it's a genuine steam power river boat. http://www.steamboatnatchez.com/history.html -- Philip, thinking it's about time for a google map with all these points on it. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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One blink as your inside rear wheel crosses the lane marker is obligatory... -- John W Reames jwrea...@comcast.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Mar 8, 2010, at 23:48, OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote: They would have had to look really fast to see it, it wsn't on long before I cut in front of them --- On Mon, Mar 8, 2010 at 10:13 PM, andrew strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote: Your biggest mistake was probably to use your turn signal to indicate a desire to change lanes. That sort of behavior is viewed around here as a sign of weakness... -- OK Don Panic! (the national past time). ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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The terms Turn Signals and Directional Signals are mismomers. A proper (functional) description would be Masculinity Challenge Annunciators. If you keep that in mind when driving (at least in Baltimore and DC), it is a little easier to understand the behavior (and piloting) of those around you. -- John W Reames jwrea...@comcast.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Mar 8, 2010, at 23:13, andrew strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote: Your biggest mistake was probably to use your turn signal to indicate a desire to change lanes. That sort of behavior is viewed around here as a sign of weakness... On Mon, Mar 8, 2010 at 8:32 PM, OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote: I consider myself a furriner when in DC (anywhere East of the Mississippi for that matter), and managed OK, although I did piss off a few people when I realized I needed to turn across another lane of traffic to get where I needed to be On Mon, Mar 8, 2010 at 5:03 PM, andrew strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote: It's really not that difficult, if you've lived here 35 years. -- OK Don Panic! (the national past time). ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Some of the SOBs do a friendly preemptive wave to acknowledge your letting them cut in front, before you have had a chance to prevent them from doing so. On Tue, Mar 9, 2010 at 6:11 AM, John Reames jwrea...@comcast.net wrote: One blink as your inside rear wheel crosses the lane marker is obligatory... -- John W Reames jwrea...@comcast.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Mar 8, 2010, at 23:48, OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote: They would have had to look really fast to see it, it wsn't on long before I cut in front of them --- On Mon, Mar 8, 2010 at 10:13 PM, andrew strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote: Your biggest mistake was probably to use your turn signal to indicate a desire to change lanes. That sort of behavior is viewed around here as a sign of weakness... -- OK Don Panic! (the national past time). ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Ah... You mean the single digit salute ;) ?? I have had peeps not let me change lanes for three blocks when I was attempting to get out of a turn only lane. I guess I was supposed to plow some peds... -- John W Reames jwrea...@comcast.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Mar 9, 2010, at 12:37, andrew strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote: Some of the SOBs do a friendly preemptive wave to acknowledge your letting them cut in front, before you have had a chance to prevent them from doing so. On Tue, Mar 9, 2010 at 6:11 AM, John Reames jwrea...@comcast.net wrote: One blink as your inside rear wheel crosses the lane marker is obligatory... -- John W Reames jwrea...@comcast.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Mar 8, 2010, at 23:48, OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote: They would have had to look really fast to see it, it wsn't on long before I cut in front of them --- On Mon, Mar 8, 2010 at 10:13 PM, andrew strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote: Your biggest mistake was probably to use your turn signal to indicate a desire to change lanes. That sort of behavior is viewed around here as a sign of weakness... -- OK Don Panic! (the national past time). ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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I believe I met that requirement, and did not waste electricity or bulb life by exceeding the requirement! On Tue, Mar 9, 2010 at 5:11 AM, John Reames jwrea...@comcast.net wrote: One blink as your inside rear wheel crosses the lane marker is obligatory... -- OK Don Panic! (the national past time). ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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I guess we'll see the Mississippi in LaCrosse. Although there it may only a creek :-) Hendrik who has seen a few rivers Fmiser wrote: Hendrik Fay wrote: Hendrik who is looking forward to seeing the mighty Mississippi and we actually have a couple of paddle steamers on the river Murray but I think they have been converted to Diesel power (not sure which flavour of Diesel though) The Mississippi is so long that there is a lot of it's length that's not all that impressive. In St. Louis (Where Rt 66 crosses) the Missouri joins up making it fairly amazing. But it's after the Ohio joins up (about 150 miles [240 km] further south) that it really gets big. Well, there's a steam-power stern-wheel paddle excursion boat in New Orleans. That rather a long way from your route, down at the mouth of the Mississippi River. But it's a genuine steam power river boat. http://www.steamboatnatchez.com/history.html -- Philip, thinking it's about time for a google map with all these points on it. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Sounds good, guess we won't starve in WI. Hendrik who likes to pig out now and then LWB250 wrote: It's a Wisconsin thing. Wisconsin is known for its prodigious number of dairy farms, and is one of the largest dairy product producing states in the nation. Wisconsinites, also known as cheeseheads, are proud and willing consumers of such things. You'll experience things such as cheese curds, butterburgers, etc., as you travel throughout the state. A butterburger, what most would refer to as a hamburger, is really a steak sandwich, consisting of ground chuck or round made into a patty and fried on a griddle in copious amounts of butter. So much so that if it is done correctly, the butter will literally drip off of the sandwich onto your arms and/or clothing while consuming it. It is placed on a hard roll, not a bun if done correctly. Both sides of the hard roll are brushed with butter as well. It can be served with cheese (of course!) and condiments as one desires. Also, you will find that what appears to be soft serve ice cream is really frozen custard, another delicacy. This is made on site daily at Kopps and other such places (there are many!) in various flavors and served with related goodies. Kopps publishes their list of flavors of the day monthly so you know what days to go for your favorite flavor. http://www.kopps.com/ Now you've got me 'pinin for Wisconsin. Dang. Dan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Hendrik Fay wrote: I guess we'll see the Mississippi in LaCrosse. Although there it may only a creek :-) It's still big enough in LaCrosse that there's barge traffic. -- Philip Fmiser wrote: Hendrik Fay wrote: Hendrik who is looking forward to seeing the mighty Mississippi and we actually have a couple of paddle steamers on the river Murray but I think they have been converted to Diesel power (not sure which flavour of Diesel though) The Mississippi is so long that there is a lot of it's length that's not all that impressive. In St. Louis (Where Rt 66 crosses) the Missouri joins up making it fairly amazing. But it's after the Ohio joins up (about 150 miles [240 km] further south) that it really gets big. Well, there's a steam-power stern-wheel paddle excursion boat in New Orleans. That rather a long way from your route, down at the mouth of the Mississippi River. But it's a genuine steam power river boat. http://www.steamboatnatchez.com/history.html -- Philip, thinking it's about time for a google map with all these points on it. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Once I was chosen for the 'random' search, and this was after I showed my military ID at check-in. Agent apologized as she told me the bad news, so I had plenty of time between ticket counter and TSA if I'd needed to make any adjustments (which I didn't). Another time in Rome I made the mistake of making eye contact with the extremely good looking red-headed security agent, she gave me a smile and gestured me over for a search. My wife was NOT too pleased, and much to my disappointment the security agent handed me off to her male cohort (my wife started laughing at this point) who looked in my shoes and then sent me on after I showed him the military ID. -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Rich Thomas Sent: Sunday, March 07, 2010 11:03 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June So soon after 9/11 I traveled on SWA up to Dallas from Houston. Dallas Love Field is the home base of Southwest. Anyway, I was standing there at LUV waiting to get on the plane, #2 in line (cattle call, to get a good seat), and the gate agent announces, I need 2 volunteers for random searches! WTF? So I say to the guy, If someone volunteers that isn't random. Then he yells, We have our first volunteer, who's next? I ended up getting a seat in the back of the plane after doing the stupid human tricks while everyone else who was smart enough to keep their mouths shut walked past me. --R On 3/7/2010 8:48 PM, Hendrik Fay wrote: The missus is busy checking out air fares with SW air, she is watching a reality program about SW air, so she can learn to deal with all the BS at airports. $31 a day to drive a tin box of dubious quality and safety? Hendrik who will be keeping his mouth shut at air port check in's ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Hendrik and Fay: You might find some of this interesting. My college roommate, who is into cartography and geography, takes an epic bicycle tour of the USA every two years or so (except for the time he did it in France) If you read his travelogues, you might find some hints on interesting places to go, but they will be more of the geographic/scenic sort than the man made sort. http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/directory/?o=RrzKjuser=richyv=Ar ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Hendrik Fay wrote: We are still working our way through all the options, the thing with Chicago is that flights to and from are cheaper than elsewhere near there. Thanks for the tips and we are wondering if we should get some guns for traveling in LA. You can have guns in California, you just can't have them with you when you leave the house. (unless you carry them openly and unloaded) Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Rich Thomas wrote: and the gate agent announces, I need 2 volunteers for random searches! WTF? So I say to the guy, If someone volunteers that isn't random. Then he yells, We have our first volunteer, who's next? So, the people they search are the ones that can recognize total government stupidity when they see it? I would have refused the search, violently if necessary. As in 'touch me, and refuse to let go, and I'll grind your radius and ulna into powder at your wrist'. You can tell why I don't go into airports any more. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Ok Don wrote: Then you'll like the free 72 oz. steak dinner (if you can eat it all) in Amarillo, TX on your way West on 66 or I-40 to LAX. I've been there! When we were there two people attempted the feat. Neither one could do it. There is also a picture of a guy who did TWO of them in two hours. I imagine the next day, he fell over dead. Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Donald Snook wrote: There is also a picture of a guy who did TWO of them in two hours. Was he bigger than the steer that provided the steak? Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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I have two. Andrew 1983 300TD (nice) 1985 300TD (not quite as nice) On Sun, Mar 7, 2010 at 9:46 PM, Hendrik Fay heni...@ozemail.com.auwrote: Might have to find a station wagen for my travels. Hendrik who likes cheap things Curt Raymond wrote: Its admittedly been 5 years since I was down that way but I seem to remember SC having more signs for cheap smokes. One of my neighbors up on the farm had a trailer that he and his wife would haul to Florida (crossing every state on the eastern seaboard except RI) every year. His wife smoked and he told me they'd stop in SC at the same place every year and she'd buy $1000 of smokes. On the way north they'd stop again and she'd buy $2000 of smokes and sell 'em to her friend's when she'd return home. I can't imagine how many smokes $2000 is and where they'd store them although they had a very large travel trailer. -Curt ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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andrew strasfogel wrote: I have two. You wouldn't want to make a furriner drive in D.C., would you? Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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It's really not that difficult, if you've lived here 35 years. On Mon, Mar 8, 2010 at 1:41 PM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: andrew strasfogel wrote: I have two. You wouldn't want to make a furriner drive in D.C., would you? Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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I consider myself a furriner when in DC (anywhere East of the Mississippi for that matter), and managed OK, although I did piss off a few people when I realized I needed to turn across another lane of traffic to get where I needed to be On Mon, Mar 8, 2010 at 5:03 PM, andrew strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.comwrote: It's really not that difficult, if you've lived here 35 years. -- OK Don Panic! (the national past time). ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Mitch wrote: You can tell why I don't go into airports any more. Is there any correlation from mbz to the general public? You, me, Jim - we have vowed off airplanes. Too cool - I'm in good company. mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Your biggest mistake was probably to use your turn signal to indicate a desire to change lanes. That sort of behavior is viewed around here as a sign of weakness... On Mon, Mar 8, 2010 at 8:32 PM, OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote: I consider myself a furriner when in DC (anywhere East of the Mississippi for that matter), and managed OK, although I did piss off a few people when I realized I needed to turn across another lane of traffic to get where I needed to be On Mon, Mar 8, 2010 at 5:03 PM, andrew strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote: It's really not that difficult, if you've lived here 35 years. -- OK Don Panic! (the national past time). ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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They would have had to look really fast to see it, it wsn't on long before I cut in front of them --- On Mon, Mar 8, 2010 at 10:13 PM, andrew strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.comwrote: Your biggest mistake was probably to use your turn signal to indicate a desire to change lanes. That sort of behavior is viewed around here as a sign of weakness... -- OK Don Panic! (the national past time). ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Armored humvee with a .50 on top ought to be adequate. We are still working our way through all the options, the thing with Chicago is that flights to and from are cheaper than elsewhere near there. Thanks for the tips and we are wondering if we should get some guns for traveling in LA. Hendrik who doesn't like big cities LWB250 wrote: Welcome, Hendrick. Having had the pleasure of visiting Down Under several times, I think you'll be pleasantly surprised at how similar the two countries are in many respects. Your plan of flying to LA, staying a few days, then flying to Chicago are probably the best. Rental cars in these cities are plentiful and the market is competitive, so you could easily get a mid-sized sedan for a couple hundred $USD a week with unlimited mileage. That would allow you to wander freely without worry. As for buying a car and then selling it, well, I can just imagine the pitfalls - the main ones being establishing ownership (you're not a US citizen) and insurance (can't register/title in most states without proof of residency and insurance.) I think a rental is going to be the easiest and best way to go. Look into an international driver's license now - I used to have one when I traveled extensively for business, and it allowed me to rent a car in just about any country. Check your maps - LaCrosse is on the western edge of Wisconsin, and a long day's drive from Milwaukee or Chicago. You might want to consider using Minneapolis/St. Paul for your base of operations rather than Chicago. MSP is a wonderful city and has a lot to see and do within a short distance. It's not the thriving metropolis that Chicago is, but you could easily make a 2-3 day trip to Chicago from there without a lot of effort. Trains, while they are available, are somewhat iffy in this country. The primary rail traffic is freight, and while there are regularly scheduled passenger trains, their schedules are often compromised by freight traffic. If you land in MSP, a train trip to Chicago make a lot of sense, and would be a pleasant day trip (one way) with some very nice scenery. Public transportation in most larger cities is cheap and easy within the city centers. If you go to Chicago you will pay a premium for staying in the city, but that is offset by the proximity of so many wonderful things to see and do, not to mention the ease of getting around using public transportation. You'll definitely need a car in LA, as the public transportation there is pretty lousy, not to mention the logistics are so complex due to the size of the area. You don't want to stay around LAX, as that area is pretty nasty. Make a list of the things you want to do and see and find a place to stay based on that. Driving in LA is a real experience and can take far longer to get from point A to point B than you could ever imagine, due to the congestion. While you are probably working within a budget, treat this as if it is the only chance you will have to visit here, and make the most of it. You won't be disappointed. Even though my trips Down Under were business, I had plenty of leisure time and I made the most of it, and I am glad I did. Dan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Hi Kaleb, I take you mean the J.M. Davis Arms and Historical Museum? Looks like it is worth a look, especially the steins, plus the entry fee is very reasonable. We are thinking of flying from NYC to Tulsa, in order to save time. Having a look around Wisconsin will give us an idea of what the North East of America is like and then we can go from Tulsa towards the west coast along route 66. Unfortunately Wilton is a bit out of the way down there in NC and I fear if we drive down to visit him we will end up out of time or rushing to make up time and only see America from the interstates and motel rooms. Basically if we want to spend a day here and there seeing stuff we have to cut down on travel time. Anyway sorry I have been slack in responding to the list emails, as I have been busy with work but today is public holiday here(there is a horse race on), so I get to catch up on my emails.* *Hendrik who is getting mildly excited about visiting the US Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: if you want to see the single largest collection of guns in the world, come to Claremore. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Thanks for the tip Hans, looks like we we will be cutting out some parts and flying. I sorta envisaged trains in the US being somewhat like the ones in Europe but then again everyone in the States drives and the trains are more like they are here, with infrequent services and if want a bit of legroom you have to cough up big time. We took the train over here a couple of times and it was pretty cramped in the budget seating area. Hendrik who still fondly remembers cruising around Europe on a rail pass, which entitled us to be in the first class compartments Hans Neureiter wrote: Train travel in the US is more like a luxury cruise,except in the DC - NY City area. Quite expensive and little flexibility. Also local public transportation is still in very fine print around here. The best way to sightsee the country is a rental car. Allthough all rental cars are Non Smoking and without ashtrays or lighters, - but who knows if you dont tell. Rates are ~ $ 15 a day. You could combine air travel for long distance and rent wheels locally (LA to Chicago = ~ 2000 miles or +30 hrs driving). ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Yeah that's right, car is out front and engine is out back but not sure where the tranny is at? However with all the kerfuffel of buying a car without a permanent addy in the US and insurance and such, might be easier to rent a Korean POS but we may drop in on Kalebs used car emporium to see the trailer specials. Hendrik who has noted that Claremore is the home of Garth Brooks Mitch Haley wrote: Hans Neureiter wrote: Train travel in the US is more like a luxury cruise,except in the DC - NY City area. Quite expensive and little flexibility. That's a good comparison. The train can be your hotel, your restaurant, and your transportation, if you pay for a sleeping compartment. Four years ago the food was excellent, but I've heard that might have changed. The train ride up the coast from LA to San Fran is quite scenic. Trains have scheduling problems, mostly in the areas where passenger trains yield to freight trains. It's possible for Amtrak to get you to a station after the train you were supposed to ride out of the station left. If you could have a lister inspect and procure a car for you, touring the country in a 300D 2.5 or a 300SDL would be quite nice. If you buy it in California and sell it in Illinois/Wisconsin, you might even turn a profit. If you relive the POS SDL saga while on vacation, that would not be fun or profitable. I wonder if it's feasible to take a train to Tulsa and find a usable car at Okie Acres? Seems like that place has more drivers than reliable cars these days. How's Reggie's W140 doing? Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Yeah we are looking at the renting option and I will try and stay on the wrong side of the road. Hendrik who lives in a civilized country where we speak the Queens English and drive on the proper side of the road WILTON wrote: Congratulations to all! How 'bout renting a car if buying is too much of a hassle? BTW, don't believe all that Bruce has taught you, and please promise that you'll stay to the right when driving. ; Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Might be worth looking into as long as it don't get you into trouble with some govt agency or such. How much are the 124's going for in Oaklahoma? Not fussed if it's gas or Diesel (hmmnh a 400E would be tempting to take home as a souvenir and build a 400TE). This one looks nice (same colour combo as my TE) but a bit pricey, that's just about what we pay for a 300E over here but then again if times are slow the Route 66 auto orphanage may take 2K cash http://www.carsforsale.com/used_cars_for_sale/1988_Mercedes-Benz_300_108480368 Hendrik who has never owned a V8 Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: you can buy the car and I will register and insure it for you. When you leave, I will keep the car for you. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Think, Stay right, stay right, stay right, stay right, etc. ;)) Wilton - Original Message - From: Hendrik Fay heni...@ozemail.com.au To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, March 07, 2010 7:55 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June Yeah we are looking at the renting option and I will try and stay on the wrong side of the road. Hendrik who lives in a civilized country where we speak the Queens English and drive on the proper side of the road WILTON wrote: Congratulations to all! How 'bout renting a car if buying is too much of a hassle? BTW, don't believe all that Bruce has taught you, and please promise that you'll stay to the right when driving. ; Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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2 door? That what it says; 'shows 4. Wilton - Original Message - From: Hendrik Fay heni...@ozemail.com.au To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, March 07, 2010 8:07 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June Might be worth looking into as long as it don't get you into trouble with some govt agency or such. How much are the 124's going for in Oaklahoma? Not fussed if it's gas or Diesel (hmmnh a 400E would be tempting to take home as a souvenir and build a 400TE). This one looks nice (same colour combo as my TE) but a bit pricey, that's just about what we pay for a 300E over here but then again if times are slow the Route 66 auto orphanage may take 2K cash http://www.carsforsale.com/used_cars_for_sale/1988_Mercedes-Benz_300_108480368 Hendrik who has never owned a V8 Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: you can buy the car and I will register and insure it for you. When you leave, I will keep the car for you. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June and may check out some guuuuns in Oakie
Yes - that is the palce in Claremore (a suburb if Tulsa). Also visit the Will Rogers Museum in Claremore - Stop in OKC and Norman 1 ½ hours West on Route 66 (or I-44) to see the bombing memorial and the worlds largest dinosaur skeleton at the Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History http://www.snomnh.ou.edu/ I can probably arrainge to meet you --- On Sun, Mar 7, 2010 at 6:27 PM, Hendrik Fay heni...@ozemail.com.auwrote: Hi Kaleb, I take you mean the J.M. Davis Arms and Historical Museum? Looks like it is worth a look, especially the steins, plus the entry fee is very reasonable. We are thinking of flying from NYC to Tulsa, in order to save time. Having a look around Wisconsin will give us an idea of what the North East of America is like and then we can go from Tulsa towards the west coast along route 66. Unfortunately Wilton is a bit out of the way down there in NC and I fear if we drive down to visit him we will end up out of time or rushing to make up time and only see America from the interstates and motel rooms. Basically if we want to spend a day here and there seeing stuff we have to cut down on travel time. Anyway sorry I have been slack in responding to the list emails, as I have been busy with work but today is public holiday here(there is a horse race on), so I get to catch up on my emails.* *Hendrik who is getting mildly excited about visiting the US Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: if you want to see the single largest collection of guns in the world, come to Claremore. -- OK Don Panic! (the national past time). ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June
Hmm - I'll probably have a '91 300E that I'll sell for $2000 cash then - daughter perfers the Diesel for some reason. It only has 6 cyl. though --- On Sun, Mar 7, 2010 at 7:07 PM, Hendrik Fay heni...@ozemail.com.auwrote: Might be worth looking into as long as it don't get you into trouble with some govt agency or such. How much are the 124's going for in Oaklahoma? Not fussed if it's gas or Diesel (hmmnh a 400E would be tempting to take home as a souvenir and build a 400TE). This one looks nice (same colour combo as my TE) but a bit pricey, that's just about what we pay for a 300E over here but then again if times are slow the Route 66 auto orphanage may take 2K cash http://www.carsforsale.com/used_cars_for_sale/1988_Mercedes-Benz_300_108480368 Hendrik who has never owned a V8 Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: you can buy the car and I will register and insure it for you. When you leave, I will keep the car for you. -- OK Don Panic! (the national past time). ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June looking at cars
Oooh they are getting cheaper and nastier http://tulsa.craigslist.org/cto/1621280600.html (broken arrow and broken indicator) list favourite http://tulsa.craigslist.org/cto/1611642156.html or the usual one http://tulsa.craigslist.org/cto/1613193767.html tranny has fits, although Kaleb might have already gotten this one for 500 bucks. 400E http://tulsa.craigslist.org/cto/1619690568.html with issues or this one with radar detectors (which are illegal in Oz) http://tulsa.craigslist.org/cto/1632346689.html oil light stays on because it needs a little sensor switch Hendrik who will leave the car at LAX for you to collect Hendrik Fay wrote: Might be worth looking into as long as it don't get you into trouble with some govt agency or such. How much are the 124's going for in Oaklahoma? Not fussed if it's gas or Diesel (hmmnh a 400E would be tempting to take home as a souvenir and build a 400TE). This one looks nice (same colour combo as my TE) but a bit pricey, that's just about what we pay for a 300E over here but then again if times are slow the Route 66 auto orphanage may take 2K cash http://www.carsforsale.com/used_cars_for_sale/1988_Mercedes-Benz_300_108480368 Hendrik who has never owned a V8 Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: you can buy the car and I will register and insure it for you. When you leave, I will keep the car for you. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June and now making politically incorrect jokes
..and then you end up with a Bush in the white house :-D Hendrik who is wondering what the etc. is supposed to mean? WILTON wrote: Think, Stay right, stay right, stay right, stay right, etc. ;)) Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June looking for elCheapo Mersedes Bens
Is that AUD or USD? Hendrik who has noted that the exchange rate has gone down a little bit since the Euro went south (beware of Greeks doing the math) OK Don wrote: Hmm - I'll probably have a '91 300E that I'll sell for $2000 cash then - daughter perfers the Diesel for some reason. It only has 6 cyl. though --- On Sun, Mar 7, 2010 at 7:07 PM, Hendrik Fay heni...@ozemail.com.auwrote: Might be worth looking into as long as it don't get you into trouble with some govt agency or such. How much are the 124's going for in Oaklahoma? Not fussed if it's gas or Diesel (hmmnh a 400E would be tempting to take home as a souvenir and build a 400TE). This one looks nice (same colour combo as my TE) but a bit pricey, that's just about what we pay for a 300E over here but then again if times are slow the Route 66 auto orphanage may take 2K cash http://www.carsforsale.com/used_cars_for_sale/1988_Mercedes-Benz_300_108480368 Hendrik who has never owned a V8 Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: you can buy the car and I will register and insure it for you. When you leave, I will keep the car for you. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June
The missus is busy checking out air fares with SW air, she is watching a reality program about SW air, so she can learn to deal with all the BS at airports. $31 a day to drive a tin box of dubious quality and safety? Hendrik who will be keeping his mouth shut at air port check in's Craig McCluskey wrote: On Sun, 21 Feb 2010 06:01:26 -0600 Hans Neureiter diese...@gmail.com wrote: Rates are ~ $ 15 a day. $15 a day?! I see you haven't rented for a while. I went on the Budget Car Rental site (http://www.budget.com) and found that going to the rental office at the Los Angeles airport (the other LA), renting a standard- or full-size car, picking it up on 5 June and returning on 15 June, will be $311.41 for an Aussie (it will be $244.14 for a US resident -- they do record your driver's license information). So that's $31/day. Plus gasoline costs. That is down from what it was a few years ago (which was $60 - 70/day). You could combine air travel for long distance and rent wheels locally (LA to Chicago = ~ 2000 miles or +30 hrs driving). Now that's a good suggestion. I prefer travelling Southwest Airlines (http://www.southwest.com) when possible. The airports from/to which they fly are listed at http://travel.southwest.com/travel/exploreTravel.html?tabType=routeMapint=GSUBNAV-AIR-ROUTEMAP , and includes Los Angeles, Chicago Midway, Milwaukee, La Guardia and Las Vegas. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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What tools do you want me to bring? Hendrik who is looking forward to spending half the holidays lying under a car getting covered in ATF Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: the engine is in the garage tore apart waiting for me to do something with it, the car is sitting just outside the garage in the driveway. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June
We are still working our way through all the options, the thing with Chicago is that flights to and from are cheaper than elsewhere near there. Thanks for the tips and we are wondering if we should get some guns for traveling in LA. Hendrik who doesn't like big cities LWB250 wrote: Welcome, Hendrick. Having had the pleasure of visiting Down Under several times, I think you'll be pleasantly surprised at how similar the two countries are in many respects. Your plan of flying to LA, staying a few days, then flying to Chicago are probably the best. Rental cars in these cities are plentiful and the market is competitive, so you could easily get a mid-sized sedan for a couple hundred $USD a week with unlimited mileage. That would allow you to wander freely without worry. As for buying a car and then selling it, well, I can just imagine the pitfalls - the main ones being establishing ownership (you're not a US citizen) and insurance (can't register/title in most states without proof of residency and insurance.) I think a rental is going to be the easiest and best way to go. Look into an international driver's license now - I used to have one when I traveled extensively for business, and it allowed me to rent a car in just about any country. Check your maps - LaCrosse is on the western edge of Wisconsin, and a long day's drive from Milwaukee or Chicago. You might want to consider using Minneapolis/St. Paul for your base of operations rather than Chicago. MSP is a wonderful city and has a lot to see and do within a short distance. It's not the thriving metropolis that Chicago is, but you could easily make a 2-3 day trip to Chicago from there without a lot of effort. Trains, while they are available, are somewhat iffy in this country. The primary rail traffic is freight, and while there are regularly scheduled passenger trains, their schedules are often compromised by freight traffic. If you land in MSP, a train trip to Chicago make a lot of sense, and would be a pleasant day trip (one way) with some very nice scenery. Public transportation in most larger cities is cheap and easy within the city centers. If you go to Chicago you will pay a premium for staying in the city, but that is offset by the proximity of so many wonderful things to see and do, not to mention the ease of getting around using public transportation. You'll definitely need a car in LA, as the public transportation there is pretty lousy, not to mention the logistics are so complex due to the size of the area. You don't want to stay around LAX, as that area is pretty nasty. Make a list of the things you want to do and see and find a place to stay based on that. Driving in LA is a real experience and can take far longer to get from point A to point B than you could ever imagine, due to the congestion. While you are probably working within a budget, treat this as if it is the only chance you will have to visit here, and make the most of it. You won't be disappointed. Even though my trips Down Under were business, I had plenty of leisure time and I made the most of it, and I am glad I did. Dan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June
This one may have to wait until another time, plus I may run into Roger up in Microsoft city. Hendrik who has heard that the north west corner of the US is supposed to be spectacular LarryT wrote: You wrote Trains, while they are available, are somewhat iffy in this country There is one train trip that everyone should experience - the route between Chicago and Seattle follows the US/Can border and is filled with some of the best scenery in the world. 3 days each way IIRC. Enjoy - LarryT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June
Cheers Rich, we'll work something out and the train most likely has fallen off the radar apart from maybe a couple of small trips. In my experience a Benz will tell you if it is sick and needs to go to the doctor with plenty of warning and I have been around them long enough to tell if it is going to be trouble but if I can rent a half decent car for not too much money then that may be the way to go. Hendrik who would rather push a Benz than drive a Korean folding tin can Rich Thomas wrote: you can only smoke when the train is stopped You shouldn't have any problems with the train stopping, though you might have to stand out in the woods or some farmer's field to smoke. BTW, you know that the US is rather large, and those train rides (even if it all works, which I understand is somewhat problematic) it takes awhile. Rental cars are cheap enough (decline the insurance, let your own or credit card cover it) though you might have to learn to drive on the proper side of the road. But the distance aspect applies too -- I think you mapped out about 5000 miles there Bubba. Airlines fly with some frequency everywhere you want to go, though you can't smoke in the cabin (they might ask you to step outside) or most aerodromes, and rental car agencies are lined up to take your money. I think Hertz and some others don't have drop-off charges, so going between cities is not an issue. Maybe if you fly first to Claremore Oklahoma you can find your cheap Benz, and you'll be far enough away when it craps out that you won't be able to go back for a warranty claim. --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June
Ahh yes the fine print, don't we just love to read that. Hendrik who shall bring a magnifying glass Allan Streib wrote: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net writes: BTW, you know that the US is rather large, and those train rides (even if it all works, which I understand is somewhat problematic) it takes awhile. Rental cars are cheap enough (decline the insurance, let your own or credit card cover it) Be sure you understand what your credit card and insurance covers. Most will cover collision damage but the rental companies are now also charging for loss of use if a car needs to have damages repaired or is totaled. This might not be covered. I found that my insurance co (State Farm) does not cover this in the standard policy but has it available for a small additional cost. Allan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June
Is it? On google maps it looks so small. Might have to get a proper map of the US and then use a ruler to see exactly how big it is. We where going to ask what the average speed in your interstates is? It's 110kmh over here +/- 10%. striking distance? hard to let go of the military background, isn't Wilton ;-) I take it you don't go on outings but rather go on 'missions' :-) Hendrik who is on a mission to organize a non-regimented visit of the US of A for the purpose of locating areas of interest for the personnel who have not been previously seen th US of A WILTON wrote: Rent a car and go wherever you want; don't depend on trains in USA to take you where you wanta go. BTW, the US interstate highway system (Interstates/Autobahns) can deliver you at 70 - 75 mph (no-stop-cruise) within striking distance of anywhere in the lower 48 states. Don't forget, though, this is a BIG country. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June and may check out some guuuuns in Oakie
When are you going to be in LA? Turns out I'm going to be there much earlier than I thought, starting on the 7th of June I think... A small correction to the post below, Wisconsin will give you an idea what the northern mid-west is like, its NOTHING like the north east and NOWHERE NEAR the north east. -Curt Who lives in the the North East... Date: Mon, 08 Mar 2010 10:57:38 +1030 From: Hendrik Fay heni...@ozemail.com.au To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June and may check out some gns in Oakie Message-ID: 4b94447a.7060...@ozemail.com.au Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Hi Kaleb, I take you mean the J.M. Davis Arms and Historical Museum? Looks like it is worth a look, especially the steins, plus the entry fee is very reasonable. We are thinking of flying from NYC to Tulsa, in order to save time. Having a look around Wisconsin will give us an idea of what the North East of America is like and then we can go from Tulsa towards the west coast along route 66. Unfortunately Wilton is a bit out of the way down there in NC and I fear if we drive down to visit him we will end up out of time or rushing to make up time and only see America from the interstates and motel rooms. Basically if we want to spend a day here and there seeing stuff we have to cut down on travel time. Anyway sorry I have been slack in responding to the list emails, as I have been busy with work but today is public holiday here(there is a horse race on), so I get to catch up on my emails.* *Hendrik who is getting mildly excited about visiting the US Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: if you want to see the single largest collection of guns in the world, come to Claremore. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June looking for elCheapo Mersedes Bens
USD --- don't have any idea of what the exchange rate is, nor where I'd deposit an AUD, however, I suspect that you've looked into this matter --- On Sun, Mar 7, 2010 at 7:44 PM, Hendrik Fay heni...@ozemail.com.auwrote: Is that AUD or USD? Hendrik who has noted that the exchange rate has gone down a little bit since the Euro went south (beware of Greeks doing the math) OK Don wrote: Hmm - I'll probably have a '91 300E that I'll sell for $2000 cash then - daughter perfers the Diesel for some reason. It only has 6 cyl. though --- On Sun, Mar 7, 2010 at 7:07 PM, Hendrik Fay heni...@ozemail.com.au wrote: Might be worth looking into as long as it don't get you into trouble with some govt agency or such. How much are the 124's going for in Oaklahoma? Not fussed if it's gas or Diesel (hmmnh a 400E would be tempting to take home as a souvenir and build a 400TE). This one looks nice (same colour combo as my TE) but a bit pricey, that's just about what we pay for a 300E over here but then again if times are slow the Route 66 auto orphanage may take 2K cash http://www.carsforsale.com/used_cars_for_sale/1988_Mercedes-Benz_300_108480368 Hendrik who has never owned a V8 Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: you can buy the car and I will register and insure it for you. When you leave, I will keep the car for you. -- OK Don Panic! (the national past time). ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June
Au Contraire I've ridden the trains here quite a bit and legroom is not the problem. For going to NYC from Boston they are the absolute ticket, 3x as much seat and legroom as a plane while taking the same amount of time (total to get from Boston to Manhattan including waiting for the flight an a $45 cab ride from the airport) and costing roughly the same amount (the train is cheaper if you count the afore mentioned cab ride). That said on all other counts you are correct. -Curt Date: Mon, 08 Mar 2010 11:14:58 +1030 From: Hendrik Fay heni...@ozemail.com.au To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June Message-ID: 4b94488a.2070...@ozemail.com.au Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Thanks for the tip Hans, looks like we we will be cutting out some parts and flying. I sorta envisaged trains in the US being somewhat like the ones in Europe but then again everyone in the States drives and the trains are more like they are here, with infrequent services and if want a bit of legroom you have to cough up big time. We took the train over here a couple of times and it was pretty cramped in the budget seating area. Hendrik who still fondly remembers cruising around Europe on a rail pass, which entitled us to be in the first class compartments ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June
Yeah the anti-smoking Nazis are busy down here too, little by little they impose their will and when they have had their way with the smokers they will start on the drinkers, once they are consigned to history it will be the turn of car drivers, gamblers and then meat eaters. We'll see how we go in Vegas, I really only wanna go on that roller coaster in the sky and a quick gander at the blink on the strip. I don't gamble so I am not even really sure why we want to go there. Yeah airports can be a nightmare to find your way around in and the GPS is a must have unless it tells us to drive off a jetty. Hendrik who has a GPS phone which sometimes tells BS Curt Raymond wrote: I think you'll find smoking laws vary wildly by state. New England is basically the center of the civilized world for anti-smoking meaning theres a lot of places you can't smoke but we don't get lame about it like CA does. While you're in LA don't plan on smoking ANYWHERE... Seriously. In Burbank you can't smoke within something like 500' of a window or door. Doesn't matter if its open (or capable of being opened) or not... Don't plan on smoking on the train, or in the airport, bus terminal, subway, train station or restaurant in most of the states. I believe some states, particularly in the south, will still allow smoking sections in restaurants but nowhere in the northeast still does that I know of. Good riddance too... Anyway I think Amtrak is a pretty good, relatively civilized way to travel but plan on it being at least a little slower than any reported timetable. I know nothing of Chi-town and the surround, I'm sure some of our locals (Mao and Luther) will pipe up on it. In Vegas be sure to check out the Gold and Silver Pawnshop of Pawnstars fame. Apparently there are some fantastic sub$100 rooms to be had this year at good hotels.Theres a tapas place on Paradise Blvd thats worth checking out, food gets cheaper the farther you get from the strip, Paradise is roughly parallel to the strip but 2 streets over. Renting a car in Vegas only makes sense if you're not going to be on the strip. The traffic on the strip is terrible... Cabs in Vegas are the most expensive I've ever seen (2-3x New York) every ride will cost at least $10. LA covers a huge area both good and bad. What I'd guess you really want to see is Hollywood. Theres a decent Comfort Inn just of Hollywood Blvd thats relatively inexpensive while being within walking distance for stuff like Hollywood Blvd. A car rental in LA isn't a bad idea, get one with GPS though I always have a helluva time finding the car return at LAX. LAX is by the way one of the better airports to travel through, so is Vegas although the landings in Vegas can be epic depending on the winds. I dunno anything about huge gunshops, I think thats probably a southern thing. I try to avoid huge anythings... -Curt ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June
Fair enough, I like to stop every couple of hours for a break anyway. Stretch and scratch and smoko time. Hendrik who likes a smoke but is respectful of those who don't Curt Raymond wrote: Ahhh, you'll find a line in the rental agreement that says we get to rape you if we catch you smoking in the car. Our corporate rental agency is Avis and I think its like $300 cleaning fee. I approve of that, I've had some really smelly rentals. In fact Avis owes me a free rental right now because of that. -Curt ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June
and don't forget to tell us about how you had to wear your sisters hand me down dress to school. Hendrik who is just going outside to..look at the birds in the trees WILTON wrote: No more smoking in restaurants in NC (likely the smokingest state of 'em all) since 1 Jan 10 - long overdue. I y'all have time someday I'll deliver my smoking (non) dissertation - the agonies of a non-smoker growing up on a tobacco farm and living in a world where nearly everybody else (civilian and military) smoked. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June
That's kinda like going to Asia or parts of Europe, although they are clamping down a bit now too. Hendrik who needs a map of the smoking rooms at LAX or am I being completely stupid now? LWB250 wrote: I remember driving through VA on the way back to FL with a 108 I picked up in Norfolk, stopping at a rural McDonald's for a pit stop and a cold beverage. There was something weird about the place I just couldn't put a finger on until I realized all these people were smoking inside. I couldn't recall when I had seen a McDonald's that allowed smoking, but after all, this *was* Virginia. Dan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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No, the only organization I am a member of is the Port Adelaide Football club and I doubt that they have timeshare anything. Hendrik who is quietly hopeful that the PAFC will do better this season Redghost wrote: I just had a thought. Hendrik could look into timeshares if he is a member of RCI or such. There are a few good ones scattered about that would allow for base of operations. clay ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June
Done that before but have not bothered to go to Uluru aka Ayers Rock. Hendrik who has some idea about driving long distance Redghost wrote: It is large. I pictured having to drive between Perth and Sydney with stops in Brisbane, Winton, Uluru, Derby, and Adelaide, before heading home from Melbourne clay ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June
Now now now don't be so mean to Wilton, although he'll have his B-52 hat on. Hendrik who is too young to be a gomer and is usually pretty tolerant of elderly folk, unless I haven't had a fag in a while Curt Raymond wrote: I haven't flown since the idiot tried to use his bloomers to blow up the plane but 2 hours is probably excessive for in-country flights. 1 hour is in most cases plenty, the security lines move pretty quick. Have your ducks in a row (read the TSA website before you fly) and watch the line you pick. The one to look out for is the older gentleman with a navy ship hat that has pins in it. You know the one, where I come from we call them Gomers. Invariably some Gomer is going to put his boarding pass in his bag that he runs through the xray. There are always people standing around telling you to keep your boarding pass in your hand but he decides it should be in his luggage, he might even say something moderately impolite to his wife when she suggests he should keep it in his hands. Then the TSA person has to get his bag and theres a big deal and it slows the line up bad. I even saw one rocket scientist nearly have a heart attack he was so angry. The trick to getting through the line quick is to know the routine and then keep your cool. I almost always breeze through. -Curt ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June
Might have to find a station wagen for my travels. Hendrik who likes cheap things Curt Raymond wrote: Its admittedly been 5 years since I was down that way but I seem to remember SC having more signs for cheap smokes. One of my neighbors up on the farm had a trailer that he and his wife would haul to Florida (crossing every state on the eastern seaboard except RI) every year. His wife smoked and he told me they'd stop in SC at the same place every year and she'd buy $1000 of smokes. On the way north they'd stop again and she'd buy $2000 of smokes and sell 'em to her friend's when she'd return home. I can't imagine how many smokes $2000 is and where they'd store them although they had a very large travel trailer. -Curt ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June
We won't be traveling to Decorah, we'll leave that to my Daughter and her mates. Hendrik who also prefers the small town relaxed atmosphere Dieselhead wrote: Decorah is an unusual town, and you will like it, but not sure how much a high school age girl will like it. She will like it if she has fun with the teammates and locals, I guess. Decorah has a high percentage of Norwegians, and the downtown reflects that. It is also home to Luther College, founded as you might suspect, by the Lutheran church. In theory, 2 hours should be enough for customs, but who knows. Have a a plan B. NY to SF by train is unimaginable to me. I would go part way and get off for a day, then go on. The train doesn't really go to SF. It ends at Oakland. Chicago to Oakland is a very interesting train ride. Breaks at chicago and Salt Lake city would help, so you can get some food and a real shower. Travelling across the country by train or car will give you an appreciation of the diversity of the country. A car gives you the opportunity to meet people in the small towns along the way. That is the real USA. I like to travel and AVOID the big cities, because it is easier and you get to meet real people in any country you go to. I have spent maybe a total of 12 weeks in europe, and I can probably count the cities I have been in on my fingers. The only ones I really liked were London and Munich. But the small towns and countryside are great. I'd opt for Decorah over NYC hands down any day. So you can see my bias! ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June
Sounds like the go, I can eat at Maccas or Burger Kong over here. We have been looking at what local delicacies there are available across the states and deep fried pickles sounds like fun. Or the monster grease burger with a tub of grease on the side, if we get a Diesel we can drive across the states for free, just squeeze the contents of the napkin into the tank and we are good to go for another couple of hundred miles (see I am starting to talk like you folks). Hendrik who likes a good feed but not super sized OK Don wrote: When driving cross country - drive into town to eat - find a local p[lace with several cars around instead eating at the chain restaurants. On Sun, Feb 21, 2010 at 6:21 PM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June
Then you'll like the free 72 oz. steak dinner (if you can eat it all) in Amarillo, TX on your way West on 66 or I-40 to LAX. On Sun, Mar 7, 2010 at 8:56 PM, Hendrik Fay heni...@ozemail.com.auwrote: Sounds like the go, I can eat at Maccas or Burger Kong over here. We have been looking at what local delicacies there are available across the states and deep fried pickles sounds like fun. Or the monster grease burger with a tub of grease on the side, if we get a Diesel we can drive across the states for free, just squeeze the contents of the napkin into the tank and we are good to go for another couple of hundred miles (see I am starting to talk like you folks). Hendrik who likes a good feed but not super sized -- OK Don Panic! (the national past time). ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June and possibly driving a 240D
I think the missus replied to to your offer of the 240D, if it is doable I would be happy to rent your speed demon for a few days, the missus said we are in the area from the 5th to 13th of June. Send us a private PM to work out the details if you want. And what's a Chicago dog? Is that like a hot dog but with bullet holes? Are there any baseball games on at that time of the year. If we can sit through a whole day watching cricket I am sure we can put up with blokes in tight pants spitting all over the place. Hendrik who is used to driving a slow Diesel Mountain Man wrote: Mitch wrote: Henny surely isn't going to get off the plane at O'Hare, walk to the rental counter, and drive off with a $100 a week car. Maybe Chairman Meow can clue us in on whether it's possible to rent for that anywhere in his mafia infested city, but I can pretty much guarantee you won't find that price at an airport. The airport is a short distance away, and I can certainly offer to get you to some of your places - especially Gene Jude's for a Chicago dog - when you get here. I have no idea what the cost for car rental is here in mafia central, but I would doubt that $15 is a going rate - but I don't know. I don't frequent the airport, as they think I am a terrorist and I don't care to try and prove them wrong. I took the train to LA 2 years ago to drive a 240D back to Chicago. Train is a nice ride, except I have no idea about the cigarette policies. Maybe you do the cigarette withdrawal route now, so you don't suffer on the train rides here in USA? I would guess the plane ride to Chicago is the same price to LA? - do that and avoid the questions about train travel and cigarettes? You can't do cigarettes in an airplane either, can you? Car rental for a foreigner may be a bit tricky? - I don't know. Maybe I rent you a 240D for your Wisconsin escapades. Then you are free to drive to Wisconsin and Chicago however you need? One of the 240D sits here all day long anyway, these days. But as things go, when you are here, of course, someone here will need the car. It's an idea to toss around. mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June
I'll put in a request to the big dude upstairs to hold off on the wet stuff while we are spending up big in the souvenir shops. Hendrik who is not made of sugar Dieselhead wrote: Make sure it doesn't rain the day you do to disneyland. We were assured ahead of time that if we got rained out, we could get a rain check for the next day. After we went in, the monsoons started, and we found a gate and asked for the raincheck and they looked at us like we were zombies form another planet. NO RAINCHECKS. Just shell out another $100 and shut up. it was no fun to be wet and cold all day. It was not enjoyable and we never went back.The kids had looked forward to it for almost a year. In 20 years neither has gone back there or to Dizyworld. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June and now making politically incorrect jokes
Just keep thinking to the right - in traffic, that is. Wilton - Original Message - From: Hendrik Fay heni...@ozemail.com.au To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, March 07, 2010 8:41 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June and now making politically incorrect jokes ..and then you end up with a Bush in the white house :-D Hendrik who is wondering what the etc. is supposed to mean? WILTON wrote: Think, Stay right, stay right, stay right, stay right, etc. ;)) Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June
Hendrik wrote: who will be keeping his mouth shut at air port check in's They know that you know you are not a terrorist, but you need to prove that you are not a terrorist to them - it's a game I don't play anymore. Keep your mouth shut, for sure, or you might have an extended stay in uncomfortable accommodations. mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June
Hendrik wrote: Thanks for the tips and we are wondering if we should get some guns for traveling in LA. Forget about the gun stories - we do that as theater here, really. We know travelers are safe, so we all tease. You don't need a gun, seriously. mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June
Interstate speed limit is usually 70 mph; occasionally 75; 'seems most people drive nearer 80, though. No, I don't take outings. ;)) Wilton - Original Message - From: Hendrik Fay heni...@ozemail.com.au To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, March 07, 2010 9:14 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June Is it? On google maps it looks so small. Might have to get a proper map of the US and then use a ruler to see exactly how big it is. We where going to ask what the average speed in your interstates is? It's 110kmh over here +/- 10%. striking distance? hard to let go of the military background, isn't Wilton ;-) I take it you don't go on outings but rather go on 'missions' :-) Hendrik who is on a mission to organize a non-regimented visit of the US of A for the purpose of locating areas of interest for the personnel who have not been previously seen th US of A WILTON wrote: Rent a car and go wherever you want; don't depend on trains in USA to take you where you wanta go. BTW, the US interstate highway system (Interstates/Autobahns) can deliver you at 70 - 75 mph (no-stop-cruise) within striking distance of anywhere in the lower 48 states. Don't forget, though, this is a BIG country. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June
Hendrik wrote: who has heard that the north west corner of the US is supposed to be spectacular Have a fun visit with Roger and Clay - both very fine hosts, I have visited with Roger. The NW is really a pretty area, if you like a big city on the water. I always like the car ferry to the bedroom communities to the west of Seattle - drive your car onto the ferry, pay the ride, relax with a cup of starbucks, drive off the ferry to visit another beautiful area on the other side of the Puget Sound. mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June and leaving loaded up with Rusty specials
How much do you think the parts would cost and weigh to convert my 300TE to a 500TE with full sportsline suspension. Not sure what the luggage allowance is but I don't think it would cover a pile of parts. Hendrik whose MB does not require any parts at this particular stage but does need new shoes Rusty Cullens wrote: Don't forget to have your parts list ready so I can ship it all to your hotel and you can take it home with you! Rusty Cullens ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June and may check out some guuuuns in Oakie
yep, that would be it. Anything I can do for you if you are in the area let me know. Will have to get together for sure. Hendrik Fay wrote: Hi Kaleb, I take you mean the J.M. Davis Arms and Historical Museum? Looks like it is worth a look, especially the steins, plus the entry fee is very reasonable. We are thinking of flying from NYC to Tulsa, in order to save time. Having a look around Wisconsin will give us an idea of what the North East of America is like and then we can go from Tulsa towards the west coast along route 66. Unfortunately Wilton is a bit out of the way down there in NC and I fear if we drive down to visit him we will end up out of time or rushing to make up time and only see America from the interstates and motel rooms. Basically if we want to spend a day here and there seeing stuff we have to cut down on travel time. Anyway sorry I have been slack in responding to the list emails, as I have been busy with work but today is public holiday here(there is a horse race on), so I get to catch up on my emails.* *Hendrik who is getting mildly excited about visiting the US Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: if you want to see the single largest collection of guns in the world, come to Claremore. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 350SDL, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June
Yeah, 'been wondering why you'd wanta go Vegas. But, on the other hand, maybe everybody has to go there at least once to know enough about it to stay the Hell out of it. Wilton - Original Message - From: Hendrik Fay heni...@ozemail.com.au To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, March 07, 2010 9:23 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June Yeah the anti-smoking Nazis are busy down here too, little by little they impose their will and when they have had their way with the smokers they will start on the drinkers, once they are consigned to history it will be the turn of car drivers, gamblers and then meat eaters. We'll see how we go in Vegas, I really only wanna go on that roller coaster in the sky and a quick gander at the blink on the strip. I don't gamble so I am not even really sure why we want to go there. Yeah airports can be a nightmare to find your way around in and the GPS is a must have unless it tells us to drive off a jetty. Hendrik who has a GPS phone which sometimes tells BS Curt Raymond wrote: I think you'll find smoking laws vary wildly by state. New England is basically the center of the civilized world for anti-smoking meaning theres a lot of places you can't smoke but we don't get lame about it like CA does. While you're in LA don't plan on smoking ANYWHERE... Seriously. In Burbank you can't smoke within something like 500' of a window or door. Doesn't matter if its open (or capable of being opened) or not... Don't plan on smoking on the train, or in the airport, bus terminal, subway, train station or restaurant in most of the states. I believe some states, particularly in the south, will still allow smoking sections in restaurants but nowhere in the northeast still does that I know of. Good riddance too... Anyway I think Amtrak is a pretty good, relatively civilized way to travel but plan on it being at least a little slower than any reported timetable. I know nothing of Chi-town and the surround, I'm sure some of our locals (Mao and Luther) will pipe up on it. In Vegas be sure to check out the Gold and Silver Pawnshop of Pawnstars fame. Apparently there are some fantastic sub$100 rooms to be had this year at good hotels.Theres a tapas place on Paradise Blvd thats worth checking out, food gets cheaper the farther you get from the strip, Paradise is roughly parallel to the strip but 2 streets over. Renting a car in Vegas only makes sense if you're not going to be on the strip. The traffic on the strip is terrible... Cabs in Vegas are the most expensive I've ever seen (2-3x New York) every ride will cost at least $10. LA covers a huge area both good and bad. What I'd guess you really want to see is Hollywood. Theres a decent Comfort Inn just of Hollywood Blvd thats relatively inexpensive while being within walking distance for stuff like Hollywood Blvd. A car rental in LA isn't a bad idea, get one with GPS though I always have a helluva time finding the car return at LAX. LAX is by the way one of the better airports to travel through, so is Vegas although the landings in Vegas can be epic depending on the winds. I dunno anything about huge gunshops, I think thats probably a southern thing. I try to avoid huge anythings... -Curt ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June
cut that number i half and I might start getting interested. OK Don wrote: Hmm - I'll probably have a '91 300E that I'll sell for $2000 cash then - daughter perfers the Diesel for some reason. It only has 6 cyl. though --- -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 350SDL, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June
Ohh yeah I can just imagine the fun I'll have explaining why I am carrying a greasy old steering box that is leaking fluids, in my luggage. Hendrik who usually finds the pre loved parts he needs at the local U pull it Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: or you can come by and get all the used parts you can carry for cheap. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June
Wore brother's and cousin's but never sister's. ; Wilton - Original Message - From: Hendrik Fay heni...@ozemail.com.au To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, March 07, 2010 9:28 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June and don't forget to tell us about how you had to wear your sisters hand me down dress to school. Hendrik who is just going outside to..look at the birds in the trees WILTON wrote: No more smoking in restaurants in NC (likely the smokingest state of 'em all) since 1 Jan 10 - long overdue. I y'all have time someday I'll deliver my smoking (non) dissertation - the agonies of a non-smoker growing up on a tobacco farm and living in a world where nearly everybody else (civilian and military) smoked. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June and possibly driving a 240D
Hendrik wrote: I think the missus replied to to your offer of the 240D, if it is doable I would be happy to rent your speed demon for a few days, the missus said we are in the area from the 5th to 13th of June. Send us a private PM to work out the details if you want. And what's a Chicago dog? Is that like a hot dog but with bullet holes? Yep - a chicago dog is a dog with bullet holes... NOT. Chicago is the hometown for hot dogs, really - read the Upton Sinclair book about the 1920's titled The Jungle for some good old time muck-raking journalism. A chicago dog is not served with ketchup - that is forbidden. Gene Jude's is a stand up place only and they serve hot dogs and fries and tamales - that is all, but they are a historical and well know dive, and do not ask for ketchup or you will be shown the door. A ballgame is a big deal in Chicago, if you have the time to see the Cubs. If interested, we can see what the schedule is and get you there easily. However, I was disappointed with the experience several years ago when I went. They play the game for tv - not the patrons at the ball park, which I found a bit tatty sad. mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June A BIG THANK YOU
Did you get a name and phone number, might send the missus and kids off for a tour of some crappy tourist attraction, whilst I party hard. We are still chuckling over the image of this lady looking for a party. Hendrik who is expecting to see all kinds of weird stuff in Vegas Curt Raymond wrote: I stayed in the Hard Rock in '07, its a really good hotel, very nice rooms. The casino is INSANE at night... Maybe not the best choice when traveling with kids. Its also about 1/2 mile (1 block(!)) off the strip so you'll either be spending a lot of money in cabs or hoofing it a lot. One night in the casino my roommate was approached by a woman wearing nothing but a fishnet dress and shamrock stickers over her naughty bits. Wanted to go up to our room and party. He said she was probably in her middle 50s... Somebody was telling me the other day they saw a screaming deal at Bally's, I think it was ~$60/night. Thats right on the strip, great location with most of the big name hotels in walking distance. -Curt ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June
'Nope, 'don't wear a hat; don't wear a ball cap, either; 'still have plenty of hair for cover. It's white, but there's plenty of it. ;) Wilton - Original Message - From: Hendrik Fay heni...@ozemail.com.au To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, March 07, 2010 9:45 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June Now now now don't be so mean to Wilton, although he'll have his B-52 hat on. Hendrik who is too young to be a gomer and is usually pretty tolerant of elderly folk, unless I haven't had a fag in a while Curt Raymond wrote: I haven't flown since the idiot tried to use his bloomers to blow up the plane but 2 hours is probably excessive for in-country flights. 1 hour is in most cases plenty, the security lines move pretty quick. Have your ducks in a row (read the TSA website before you fly) and watch the line you pick. The one to look out for is the older gentleman with a navy ship hat that has pins in it. You know the one, where I come from we call them Gomers. Invariably some Gomer is going to put his boarding pass in his bag that he runs through the xray. There are always people standing around telling you to keep your boarding pass in your hand but he decides it should be in his luggage, he might even say something moderately impolite to his wife when she suggests he should keep it in his hands. Then the TSA person has to get his bag and theres a big deal and it slows the line up bad. I even saw one rocket scientist nearly have a heart attack he was so angry. The trick to getting through the line quick is to know the routine and then keep your cool. I almost always breeze through. -Curt ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June
whatever you can fit in your suitcase!! Hendrik Fay wrote: What tools do you want me to bring? Hendrik who is looking forward to spending half the holidays lying under a car getting covered in ATF Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: the engine is in the garage tore apart waiting for me to do something with it, the car is sitting just outside the garage in the driveway. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 350SDL, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA On Sun, Mar 7, 2010 at 9:32 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.netwrote: cut that number i half and I might start getting interested. -- OK Don Panic! (the national past time). ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June
WILTON wrote: Yeah, 'been wondering why you'd wanta go Vegas. But, on the other hand, maybe everybody has to go there at least once to know enough about it to stay the Hell out of it. I've never been to Vegas, and I do not regret never visiting there. I have no need for the lights and shows and junk, nor do I have the cash to shell out to folks who have 1,000 - that is as in one-thousand - times more cash than I have. Vegas is a cash machine for the wealthy owners - nothing else. I have zero desire to see Vegas. mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June
'Zackly. Same here; you got the point. Wilton - Original Message - From: Mountain Man maontin@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, March 07, 2010 10:47 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June WILTON wrote: Yeah, 'been wondering why you'd wanta go Vegas. But, on the other hand, maybe everybody has to go there at least once to know enough about it to stay the Hell out of it. I've never been to Vegas, and I do not regret never visiting there. I have no need for the lights and shows and junk, nor do I have the cash to shell out to folks who have 1,000 - that is as in one-thousand - times more cash than I have. Vegas is a cash machine for the wealthy owners - nothing else. I have zero desire to see Vegas. mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June
Then don't go to LA. But if you do, personal protection (not thin latex, but blued steel) can't hurt, though in Collyfawnya I think they are a bunch of wimps who might be made uncomfortable by the thought (unless you are a gangbanger or other criminal). --R On 3/7/2010 8:56 PM, Hendrik Fay wrote: We are still working our way through all the options, the thing with Chicago is that flights to and from are cheaper than elsewhere near there. Thanks for the tips and we are wondering if we should get some guns for traveling in LA. Hendrik who doesn't like big cities ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June
So soon after 9/11 I traveled on SWA up to Dallas from Houston. Dallas Love Field is the home base of Southwest. Anyway, I was standing there at LUV waiting to get on the plane, #2 in line (cattle call, to get a good seat), and the gate agent announces, I need 2 volunteers for random searches! WTF? So I say to the guy, If someone volunteers that isn't random. Then he yells, We have our first volunteer, who's next? I ended up getting a seat in the back of the plane after doing the stupid human tricks while everyone else who was smart enough to keep their mouths shut walked past me. --R On 3/7/2010 8:48 PM, Hendrik Fay wrote: The missus is busy checking out air fares with SW air, she is watching a reality program about SW air, so she can learn to deal with all the BS at airports. $31 a day to drive a tin box of dubious quality and safety? Hendrik who will be keeping his mouth shut at air port check in's ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June and may check out some guuuuns in Oakie
Well it is closer to the NE than South Australia. BTW the missus informs me that we will be in LA LA land from the 1st to the 5th of June (too long for my liking but the kids have been brainwashed). Hendrik who is geographically challenged Curt Raymond wrote: When are you going to be in LA? Turns out I'm going to be there much earlier than I thought, starting on the 7th of June I think... A small correction to the post below, Wisconsin will give you an idea what the northern mid-west is like, its NOTHING like the north east and NOWHERE NEAR the north east. -Curt Who lives in the the North East... ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June looking for elCheapo Mersedes Bens
That's about 2200 real Ozzie beans, does it come with a full tank of gas or as we call it Petrol. How much does it cost to buy/sell a car (taxes, stamp duty, etc)? Although by the time you add on all the extra charges a car hire company slugs you with, it starts to get pricey and when you give the car back they look it over and wanna blame all the dings and scratches, that where there before you got the thing, on you. Hendrik who must remember that when he hires a car to make sure all the blemishes are recorded before driving off OK Don wrote: USD --- don't have any idea of what the exchange rate is, nor where I'd deposit an AUD, however, I suspect that you've looked into this matter --- ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June and may check out some guuuuns in Oakie
I would avoid Dismaland like the plague, but that is just me. I did have fun one day when I was out there on business, got done early, and just went and walked around Beverly Hills and watched all the swells spend money. Another day I drove through Hollyweird, that was interesting. --R On 3/7/2010 11:02 PM, Hendrik Fay wrote: Well it is closer to the NE than South Australia. BTW the missus informs me that we will be in LA LA land from the 1st to the 5th of June (too long for my liking but the kids have been brainwashed). Hendrik who is geographically challenged Curt Raymond wrote: When are you going to be in LA? Turns out I'm going to be there much earlier than I thought, starting on the 7th of June I think... A small correction to the post below, Wisconsin will give you an idea what the northern mid-west is like, its NOTHING like the north east and NOWHERE NEAR the north east. -Curt Who lives in the the North East... ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
