Re: [MBZ] Yoots was Re: Dwight and Curt's former 240D

2014-11-29 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
My most wise and respected Grandmother [mother of 12 outstanding citizens who were accomplished in their chosen fields] said it best, in my opinion at least. The hand the rocks the cradle rules the world In her day.. and mine.. all hands rocked the cradle.. men and women worked together to build

Re: [MBZ] Yoots was Re: Dwight and Curt's former 240D

2014-11-29 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Amen. Wilton - Original Message - From: G Mann via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com To: Mountain Man maontin@gmail.com; Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, November 29, 2014 12:30 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Yoots was Re: Dwight and Curt's former 240D My

Re: [MBZ] Yoots was Re: Dwight and Curt's former 240D

2014-11-29 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
What he said. There are some things we have done our best to ingrain into both of our boys: You and only you are responsible for yourself, your actions, and how people perceive you. If you are honest, work hard, and treat others with respect no matter how you are treated, you will succeed.

Re: [MBZ] Yoots was Re: Dwight and Curt's former 240D

2014-11-29 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
, November 29, 2014 12:31 PM To: Mountain Man; Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Yoots was Re: Dwight and Curt's former 240D My most wise and respected Grandmother [mother of 12 outstanding citizens who were accomplished in their chosen fields] said it best, in my opinion at least

Re: [MBZ] Yoots was Re: Dwight and Curt's former 240D

2014-11-29 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Big ATTABOY to you, SHMBO, and the children. Despite the bad examples we see in public display, both in private and government. the core of civilized people is still strong.. the values which cause good social and business interaction are not lost.. just injured If this were a combat

Re: [MBZ] Yoots was Re: Dwight and Curt's former 240D

2014-11-29 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I believe this as well. Despite all the naysayers, I really believe that most people are generally ethical and act appropriately when challenged. Dan On Nov 29, 2014, at 2:14 PM, G Mann g2ma...@gmail.com wrote: Big ATTABOY to you, SHMBO, and the children. Despite the bad examples we

Re: [MBZ] Yoots was Re: Dwight and Curt's former 240D

2014-11-29 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
In that regard, the feedback system on ebay, Angieslist and other consumer sites is a great motivator of decent human behavior. My faith has always been rewarded by those who have good reviews, although for all that I know they are or were scoundrels at heart On Sat, Nov 29, 2014 at 3:26 PM,

Re: [MBZ] Yoots was Re: Dwight and Curt's former 240D

2014-11-29 Thread Mountain Man via Mercedes
Dan wrote: Success is measured by you and only you based on your personal goals and values. I think this is a concept that needs to be in flux. Examples of how this is being implemented around us are primary examples of the fundamental failure. Self is not the *all important.* While social

[MBZ] Yoots was Re: Dwight and Curt's former 240D

2014-11-28 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
‎  Original Message   From: Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes Sent: Friday, November 28, 2014 1:58 PM To: Dimitri Seretakis; Mercedes Discussion List Reply To: Andrew Strasfogel Subject: Re: [MBZ] Dwight and Curt's former 240D I love to shame them by evacuating my perch for someone who may very well

Re: [MBZ] Yoots was Re: Dwight and Curt's former 240D

2014-11-28 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Yep, I thought of Vinnie immediately - a goodun - youtts. Wilton - Original Message - From: Rick Knoble via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, November 28, 2014 5:41 PM Subject: [MBZ] Yoots was Re: Dwight and Curt's

Re: [MBZ] Yoots was Re: Dwight and Curt's former 240D

2014-11-28 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, November 28, 2014 5:41 PM Subject: [MBZ] Yoots was Re: Dwight and Curt's former 240D ‎ Original Message From: Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes Sent: Friday, November 28, 2014 1:58 PM To: Dimitri Seretakis; Mercedes Discussion List Reply To: Andrew Strasfogel

Re: [MBZ] Yoots was Re: Dwight and Curt's former 240D

2014-11-28 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
thought of Vinnie immediately - a goodun - youtts. Wilton - Original Message - From: Rick Knoble via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, November 28, 2014 5:41 PM Subject: [MBZ] Yoots was Re: Dwight and Curt's former

Re: [MBZ] Yoots was Re: Dwight and Curt's former 240D

2014-11-28 Thread Mountain Man via Mercedes
Rick wrote: Many youths and young adults don't have a moral compass or a sense of shame... and THAT is a problem for our future. Let's be realistic. It ain't our future - it is their future. Our future is gone - let it be. I think we will be proud of what their future is, if *we* did things

Re: [MBZ] Yoots was Re: Dwight and Curt's former 240D

2014-11-28 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
I believe that it is a problem that every generation has had to deal with. It's the nature of the beast - some of us are defective, and it will always be so. Which ones are defective is subject to individual interpretation however . . . On Fri, Nov 28, 2014 at 9:08 PM, Mountain Man via Mercedes