Re: [MBZ] OT bathtub drain repair options

[Meade Dillon via Mercedes]

Dan, I'll check again.

Kaleb, yes there is a screw that allows the stopper / top portion to be
removed, very handy for cleaning out hairballs etc.

Once the stopper is removed, there seat that provides the other half of the
seal is still mounted in the tub.  If that seat has corroded, can it be
restored or would I need to remove and replace that?

-
Max
Charleston SC

On Fri, Oct 16, 2015 at 11:08 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> Are you sure?
>
> I have stoppers like that of the same vintage, and they all have O rings
> on the stopper that provide the seal.  They also use a Phillips head screw
> under the stopper to hold it on the shaft. You unscrew the screw to remove
> the top of the stopper (knob) to get into the drain in order to clean it
> out.
>
> Dan
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
> > On Oct 16, 2015, at 10:54 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> > We've got two bathtubs about twenty years old, and the drain stoppers are
> > tired and don't hold water very well.  Both have built-in drain stoppers
> > that you pull up and rotate to open, and twist a bit until it hits the
> > right spot to drop down when you want the drain closed.
> >
> > I've looked at them in the past, and I didn't see any rubber part that
> can
> > be replaced.  I fear that the entire drain/stopper assembly needs to be
> > replaced, but I really don't want to pull out a bathtub or shower stall
> if
> > that is what is required.
> > -
> > Max
> > Charleston SC
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[MBZ] A lesson how to handle goobers

[Curly McLain via Mercedes]

Make em SQUEAL!  (sorry, that line was lifted from Lt. Col Senator Joni Ernst)


Source: 
http://www.grassley.senate.gov/news/news-releases/grassley-presses-bureau-prisons-surveys-serving-pork


The ROTUS C  (Resident of the US  (Capital)) and his religious 
cohorts worked behind the scenes to remove non ha lal products from 
the menu of the institutional feeding systems for the Fed pri sons. 
On wed of this week, that order was brought to light.   Yesterday, 
this letter was sent to the head goober for the pri sons:


Dear Director Samuels:

I am writing to express my concerns regarding the decision made by 
the Federal Bureau of Prisons to remove all pork products from 
federal prison menus. Although this decision apparently was made 
several months ago, it was only made public upon the start of the new 
fiscal year.


According to a spokesman for the Bureau of Prisons, the decision was 
based on a survey of prisoners' food preferences that reflected that 
pork has been the "lowest-rated food" by inmates for a number of 
years.


To corroborate the validity of the claim that prisoners indicated a 
lack of interest in pork products, I am requesting copies of the 
prisoner surveys and responses that were used to support the 
determination to no longer serve pork in federal prisons. 
Additionally, the spokesman indicated that pork had been the lowest 
rated food, "for several years." Please supply the surveys and 
responses dating back as far as prisoners may have indicated their 
dislike for pork products. In addition, please provide a line item 
description of the costs incurred to conduct each survey performed.


The Bureau of Prisons' spokesman indicated that pork was expensive to 
provide. Please provide any economic evaluations the Bureau of 
Prisons has relied on that detail the cost of pork as compared to 
beef, chicken, and non-meat products such as tofu and soy products.


The United States produces upwards of 92 percent of its own pork. 
Alternative products may be more likely to be imported. The pork 
industry is responsible for 547,800 jobs, which creates $22.3 billion 
in personal incomes and contributes $39 billion to the gross domestic 
product. The United States is the world's largest exporter of pork, 
and the third largest producer of pork. This unprecedented decision 
to remove pork from all federal prisons will have consequences on the 
livelihoods of American citizens who work in the pork industry.


I am requesting the Federal Bureau of Prisons to answer my questions 
and to provide the surveys and any data that was used when making 
this sweeping decision no later than November 2, 2015.


Please send your responses and any questions to my Committee staff at 
(202) 224-5225. Thank You.


Sincerely,

Charles E. Grassley
Chairman

SO! the goobers lied about having done some survey about pork to make 
it sound like it was not the arbitrary decision that it was.  When 
Grassley told them to show him the surveys yesterday, the goobers 
squealed like stuck pigs and TODAY, they announced pork will remain 
in the gooberment!  (menus and everywhere else)


WayTaGo Chuck!MAKE EM SQUEAL!!

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Re: [MBZ] A lesson how to handle goobers

[G Mann via Mercedes]

Bacon Hu Akbar

Any questions?

On Fri, Oct 16, 2015 at 10:54 AM, Curly McLain via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> Make em SQUEAL!  (sorry, that line was lifted from Lt. Col Senator Joni
> Ernst)
>
>
> Source:
> http://www.grassley.senate.gov/news/news-releases/grassley-presses-bureau-prisons-surveys-serving-pork
>
> The ROTUS C  (Resident of the US  (Capital)) and his religious cohorts
> worked behind the scenes to remove non ha lal products from the menu of the
> institutional feeding systems for the Fed pri sons. On wed of this week,
> that order was brought to light.   Yesterday, this letter was sent to the
> head goober for the pri sons:
>
> Dear Director Samuels:
>
> I am writing to express my concerns regarding the decision made by the
> Federal Bureau of Prisons to remove all pork products from federal prison
> menus. Although this decision apparently was made several months ago, it
> was only made public upon the start of the new fiscal year.
>
> According to a spokesman for the Bureau of Prisons, the decision was based
> on a survey of prisoners' food preferences that reflected that pork has
> been the "lowest-rated food" by inmates for a number of years.
>
> To corroborate the validity of the claim that prisoners indicated a lack
> of interest in pork products, I am requesting copies of the prisoner
> surveys and responses that were used to support the determination to no
> longer serve pork in federal prisons. Additionally, the spokesman indicated
> that pork had been the lowest rated food, "for several years." Please
> supply the surveys and responses dating back as far as prisoners may have
> indicated their dislike for pork products. In addition, please provide a
> line item description of the costs incurred to conduct each survey
> performed.
>
> The Bureau of Prisons' spokesman indicated that pork was expensive to
> provide. Please provide any economic evaluations the Bureau of Prisons has
> relied on that detail the cost of pork as compared to beef, chicken, and
> non-meat products such as tofu and soy products.
>
> The United States produces upwards of 92 percent of its own pork.
> Alternative products may be more likely to be imported. The pork industry
> is responsible for 547,800 jobs, which creates $22.3 billion in personal
> incomes and contributes $39 billion to the gross domestic product. The
> United States is the world's largest exporter of pork, and the third
> largest producer of pork. This unprecedented decision to remove pork from
> all federal prisons will have consequences on the livelihoods of American
> citizens who work in the pork industry.
>
> I am requesting the Federal Bureau of Prisons to answer my questions and
> to provide the surveys and any data that was used when making this sweeping
> decision no later than November 2, 2015.
>
> Please send your responses and any questions to my Committee staff at (202)
> 224-5225. Thank You.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Charles E. Grassley
> Chairman
>
> SO! the goobers lied about having done some survey about pork to make it
> sound like it was not the arbitrary decision that it was.  When Grassley
> told them to show him the surveys yesterday, the goobers squealed like
> stuck pigs and TODAY, they announced pork will remain in the gooberment!
> (menus and everywhere else)
>
> WayTaGo Chuck!MAKE EM SQUEAL!!
>
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Re: [MBZ] A lesson how to handle goobers

[Curly McLain via Mercedes]

Bacon Hu Akbar

Any questions?



I think the Brits had it right a hundred years ago, albeit 
inadvertently.   We should make sure every bullet has lard on it. 
(for lubrication)


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Re: [MBZ] Meyle vs. Bilstein

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

Just got off the phone with RockAuto.  They wanted pictures and in the meantime 
are checking with the warehouse to see if just these were mislabeled or the 
whole lot is mislabeled.

Not sure what they're going to offer at this point, but I'm open to 
suggestions.  Free?  Discounted "real" Bilsteins?

They said it probably wouldn't be until Monday before they heard back form the 
warehouse, at which time they would call me.

More as I know it.

Dan
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Re: [MBZ] Meyle vs. Bilstein

[Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes]

Free stuff is always good.

Sent from my iPhone

> On Oct 16, 2015, at 4:55 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> Just got off the phone with RockAuto.  They wanted pictures and in the 
> meantime are checking with the warehouse to see if just these were mislabeled 
> or the whole lot is mislabeled.
> 
> Not sure what they're going to offer at this point, but I'm open to 
> suggestions.  Free?  Discounted "real" Bilsteins?
> 
> They said it probably wouldn't be until Monday before they heard back form 
> the warehouse, at which time they would call me.
> 
> More as I know it.
> 
> Dan
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Re: [MBZ] OT bathtub drain repair options

[Randy Bennell via Mercedes]

Does it not all unscrew from the drain?
I think there is a threaded hole in the center of the cross hatch in the 
bottom of the drain.

You should be able to turn the whole thing out.
I think the set screw mentioned is to facilitate a height or depth 
adjustment.


However, there may be other versions and your drain may not match the 
one we have.


RB

On 16/10/2015 11:52 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote:

Dan, I'll check again.

Kaleb, yes there is a screw that allows the stopper / top portion to be
removed, very handy for cleaning out hairballs etc.

Once the stopper is removed, there seat that provides the other half of the
seal is still mounted in the tub.  If that seat has corroded, can it be
restored or would I need to remove and replace that?

-
Max
Charleston SC

On Fri, Oct 16, 2015 at 11:08 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:


Are you sure?

I have stoppers like that of the same vintage, and they all have O rings
on the stopper that provide the seal.  They also use a Phillips head screw
under the stopper to hold it on the shaft. You unscrew the screw to remove
the top of the stopper (knob) to get into the drain in order to clean it
out.

Dan

Sent from my iPad


On Oct 16, 2015, at 10:54 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes <

mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

We've got two bathtubs about twenty years old, and the drain stoppers are
tired and don't hold water very well.  Both have built-in drain stoppers
that you pull up and rotate to open, and twist a bit until it hits the
right spot to drop down when you want the drain closed.

I've looked at them in the past, and I didn't see any rubber part that

can

be replaced.  I fear that the entire drain/stopper assembly needs to be
replaced, but I really don't want to pull out a bathtub or shower stall

if

that is what is required.
-
Max
Charleston SC
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[MBZ] Question for Canadians

[Curly McLain via Mercedes]

After 6+ years of being unable to buy 22 Long with 40 grain lead in 
this country, I was wondering if the situation is similar in the 
Great Northern Provinces.  Are boxes of LR available in Canada, or is 
this a worldwide "shortage?"


When I do see a box or two on the shelf, they are 2-3 times more 
expensive than they were 8 years ago, and it it some less popular 
variation, like short or long, or some very expensive "match grade" 
thing.



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Re: [MBZ] Question for Canadians

[Randy Bennell via Mercedes]

On 16/10/2015 3:24 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes wrote:
After 6+ years of being unable to buy 22 Long with 40 grain lead in 
this country, I was wondering if the situation is similar in the Great 
Northern Provinces.  Are boxes of LR available in Canada, or is this a 
worldwide "shortage?"


When I do see a box or two on the shelf, they are 2-3 times more 
expensive than they were 8 years ago, and it it some less popular 
variation, like short or long, or some very expensive "match grade" 
thing.



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I am not certain of what is or is not readily available as I seldom buy 
any but my son has complained that sometimes there is a problem getting 
what he wants.
He has been using low power 22LR in an effort to reduce noise as we are 
not really permitted to shoot out at the lake and do not wish to have 
neighbors complain. He dispatches as many squirrels as he can in order 
to keep them out of the cottage. Unfortunately, the low power shells do 
not work all that well in semi-auto rifles. They don't cycle well.


I would say, we are not having quite the "shortages" that I hear you 
folks talk about but supply is not as good as it once was.


RB

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Re: [MBZ] A lesson how to handle goobers

[Rich Thomas via Mercedes]

I was thinking the same thing, you beat me to it

--R

On 10/16/15 2:42 PM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote:

Bacon Hu Akbar

Any questions?

On Fri, Oct 16, 2015 at 10:54 AM, Curly McLain via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:


Make em SQUEAL!  (sorry, that line was lifted from Lt. Col Senator Joni
Ernst)


Source:
http://www.grassley.senate.gov/news/news-releases/grassley-presses-bureau-prisons-surveys-serving-pork

The ROTUS C  (Resident of the US  (Capital)) and his religious cohorts
worked behind the scenes to remove non ha lal products from the menu of the
institutional feeding systems for the Fed pri sons. On wed of this week,
that order was brought to light.   Yesterday, this letter was sent to the
head goober for the pri sons:

Dear Director Samuels:

I am writing to express my concerns regarding the decision made by the
Federal Bureau of Prisons to remove all pork products from federal prison
menus. Although this decision apparently was made several months ago, it
was only made public upon the start of the new fiscal year.

According to a spokesman for the Bureau of Prisons, the decision was based
on a survey of prisoners' food preferences that reflected that pork has
been the "lowest-rated food" by inmates for a number of years.

To corroborate the validity of the claim that prisoners indicated a lack
of interest in pork products, I am requesting copies of the prisoner
surveys and responses that were used to support the determination to no
longer serve pork in federal prisons. Additionally, the spokesman indicated
that pork had been the lowest rated food, "for several years." Please
supply the surveys and responses dating back as far as prisoners may have
indicated their dislike for pork products. In addition, please provide a
line item description of the costs incurred to conduct each survey
performed.

The Bureau of Prisons' spokesman indicated that pork was expensive to
provide. Please provide any economic evaluations the Bureau of Prisons has
relied on that detail the cost of pork as compared to beef, chicken, and
non-meat products such as tofu and soy products.

The United States produces upwards of 92 percent of its own pork.
Alternative products may be more likely to be imported. The pork industry
is responsible for 547,800 jobs, which creates $22.3 billion in personal
incomes and contributes $39 billion to the gross domestic product. The
United States is the world's largest exporter of pork, and the third
largest producer of pork. This unprecedented decision to remove pork from
all federal prisons will have consequences on the livelihoods of American
citizens who work in the pork industry.

I am requesting the Federal Bureau of Prisons to answer my questions and
to provide the surveys and any data that was used when making this sweeping
decision no later than November 2, 2015.

Please send your responses and any questions to my Committee staff at (202)
224-5225. Thank You.

Sincerely,

Charles E. Grassley
Chairman

SO! the goobers lied about having done some survey about pork to make it
sound like it was not the arbitrary decision that it was.  When Grassley
told them to show him the surveys yesterday, the goobers squealed like
stuck pigs and TODAY, they announced pork will remain in the gooberment!
(menus and everywhere else)

WayTaGo Chuck!MAKE EM SQUEAL!!

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Re: [MBZ] OT bathtub drain repair options

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

Are you sure?

I have stoppers like that of the same vintage, and they all have O rings on the 
stopper that provide the seal.  They also use a Phillips head screw under the 
stopper to hold it on the shaft. You unscrew the screw to remove the top of the 
stopper (knob) to get into the drain in order to clean it out.

Dan 

Sent from my iPad

> On Oct 16, 2015, at 10:54 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> We've got two bathtubs about twenty years old, and the drain stoppers are
> tired and don't hold water very well.  Both have built-in drain stoppers
> that you pull up and rotate to open, and twist a bit until it hits the
> right spot to drop down when you want the drain closed.
> 
> I've looked at them in the past, and I didn't see any rubber part that can
> be replaced.  I fear that the entire drain/stopper assembly needs to be
> replaced, but I really don't want to pull out a bathtub or shower stall if
> that is what is required.
> -
> Max
> Charleston SC
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[MBZ] OT bathtub drain repair options

[Meade Dillon via Mercedes]

We've got two bathtubs about twenty years old, and the drain stoppers are
tired and don't hold water very well.  Both have built-in drain stoppers
that you pull up and rotate to open, and twist a bit until it hits the
right spot to drop down when you want the drain closed.

I've looked at them in the past, and I didn't see any rubber part that can
be replaced.  I fear that the entire drain/stopper assembly needs to be
replaced, but I really don't want to pull out a bathtub or shower stall if
that is what is required.
-
Max
Charleston SC
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Re: [MBZ] OT bathtub drain repair options

[Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes]

I seem to recall they have a set screw under the top that you unscrew and the 
top pops off



Sent from my iPhone

> On Oct 16, 2015, at 9:54 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> We've got two bathtubs about twenty years old, and the drain stoppers are
> tired and don't hold water very well.  Both have built-in drain stoppers
> that you pull up and rotate to open, and twist a bit until it hits the
> right spot to drop down when you want the drain closed.
> 
> I've looked at them in the past, and I didn't see any rubber part that can
> be replaced.  I fear that the entire drain/stopper assembly needs to be
> replaced, but I really don't want to pull out a bathtub or shower stall if
> that is what is required.
> -
> Max
> Charleston SC
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Re: [MBZ] Question for Canadians

[G Mann via Mercedes]

Since 2008, ammunition and gun sales have set new records each week. While
the economy has been the worst on record, Americans have voted with their
wallet in response to the "hope and change agenda". It appears they
collectively do not feel safe and wish to increase their ability to defend
themselves.

So... the ammunition shortage is actually a demand spike which hasn't been
met by manufactures. Information which I've been able to access says they
are running at full capacity, 3 shifts, 24/7, and still have unfilled
orders going forward 12 months ahead.

That order/demand peaks in a second wave each time a politician waves the
"more gun control" laws are needed flag...

Americans, it appears, take the whole Bill of Rights seriously... .


On Fri, Oct 16, 2015 at 1:41 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> On 16/10/2015 3:24 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes wrote:
>
>> After 6+ years of being unable to buy 22 Long with 40 grain lead in this
>> country, I was wondering if the situation is similar in the Great Northern
>> Provinces.  Are boxes of LR available in Canada, or is this a worldwide
>> "shortage?"
>>
>> When I do see a box or two on the shelf, they are 2-3 times more
>> expensive than they were 8 years ago, and it it some less popular
>> variation, like short or long, or some very expensive "match grade" thing.
>>
>>
>> ___
>>
> I am not certain of what is or is not readily available as I seldom buy
> any but my son has complained that sometimes there is a problem getting
> what he wants.
> He has been using low power 22LR in an effort to reduce noise as we are
> not really permitted to shoot out at the lake and do not wish to have
> neighbors complain. He dispatches as many squirrels as he can in order to
> keep them out of the cottage. Unfortunately, the low power shells do not
> work all that well in semi-auto rifles. They don't cycle well.
>
> I would say, we are not having quite the "shortages" that I hear you folks
> talk about but supply is not as good as it once was.
>
> RB
>
>
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Re: [MBZ] Question for Canadians

[Fred Moir via Mercedes]

Irony?
Because of environmental schtuff, most of the lead probably comes from china!


From: Mercedes  on behalf of Rich Thomas via 
Mercedes 
Sent: 17 October 2015 00:06
To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
Cc: Rich Thomas
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Question for Canadians

It's the only industry that has done well the last 7 years...  oh, the
irony...

--R

On 10/16/15 7:33 PM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote:
> Since 2008, ammunition and gun sales have set new records each week. While
> the economy has been the worst on record, Americans have voted with their
> wallet in response to the "hope and change agenda". It appears they
> collectively do not feel safe and wish to increase their ability to defend
> themselves.
>
> So... the ammunition shortage is actually a demand spike which hasn't been
> met by manufactures. Information which I've been able to access says they
> are running at full capacity, 3 shifts, 24/7, and still have unfilled
> orders going forward 12 months ahead.
>
> That order/demand peaks in a second wave each time a politician waves the
> "more gun control" laws are needed flag...
>
> Americans, it appears, take the whole Bill of Rights seriously... .
>
>
> On Fri, Oct 16, 2015 at 1:41 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>
>> On 16/10/2015 3:24 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes wrote:
>>
>>> After 6+ years of being unable to buy 22 Long with 40 grain lead in this
>>> country, I was wondering if the situation is similar in the Great Northern
>>> Provinces.  Are boxes of LR available in Canada, or is this a worldwide
>>> "shortage?"
>>>
>>> When I do see a box or two on the shelf, they are 2-3 times more
>>> expensive than they were 8 years ago, and it it some less popular
>>> variation, like short or long, or some very expensive "match grade" thing.
>>>
>>>
>>> ___
>>>
>> I am not certain of what is or is not readily available as I seldom buy
>> any but my son has complained that sometimes there is a problem getting
>> what he wants.
>> He has been using low power 22LR in an effort to reduce noise as we are
>> not really permitted to shoot out at the lake and do not wish to have
>> neighbors complain. He dispatches as many squirrels as he can in order to
>> keep them out of the cottage. Unfortunately, the low power shells do not
>> work all that well in semi-auto rifles. They don't cycle well.
>>
>> I would say, we are not having quite the "shortages" that I hear you folks
>> talk about but supply is not as good as it once was.
>>
>> RB
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Re: [MBZ] Question for Canadians

[Rich Thomas via Mercedes]

It's the only industry that has done well the last 7 years...  oh, the 
irony...


--R

On 10/16/15 7:33 PM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote:

Since 2008, ammunition and gun sales have set new records each week. While
the economy has been the worst on record, Americans have voted with their
wallet in response to the "hope and change agenda". It appears they
collectively do not feel safe and wish to increase their ability to defend
themselves.

So... the ammunition shortage is actually a demand spike which hasn't been
met by manufactures. Information which I've been able to access says they
are running at full capacity, 3 shifts, 24/7, and still have unfilled
orders going forward 12 months ahead.

That order/demand peaks in a second wave each time a politician waves the
"more gun control" laws are needed flag...

Americans, it appears, take the whole Bill of Rights seriously... .


On Fri, Oct 16, 2015 at 1:41 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:


On 16/10/2015 3:24 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes wrote:


After 6+ years of being unable to buy 22 Long with 40 grain lead in this
country, I was wondering if the situation is similar in the Great Northern
Provinces.  Are boxes of LR available in Canada, or is this a worldwide
"shortage?"

When I do see a box or two on the shelf, they are 2-3 times more
expensive than they were 8 years ago, and it it some less popular
variation, like short or long, or some very expensive "match grade" thing.


___


I am not certain of what is or is not readily available as I seldom buy
any but my son has complained that sometimes there is a problem getting
what he wants.
He has been using low power 22LR in an effort to reduce noise as we are
not really permitted to shoot out at the lake and do not wish to have
neighbors complain. He dispatches as many squirrels as he can in order to
keep them out of the cottage. Unfortunately, the low power shells do not
work all that well in semi-auto rifles. They don't cycle well.

I would say, we are not having quite the "shortages" that I hear you folks
talk about but supply is not as good as it once was.

RB


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[MBZ] OT Stock cars

[Rich Thomas via Mercedes]

My birthday is today, my wife got me a Richard Petty Rookie Driving 
Experience at Charlotte Speedway.  5 laps of the track, me driving with 
an instructor in the right seat.  Way too short a run but it was 
awesome.  Record said I got up to about 130mph, lap speeds over 100mph 
the last 2.  A few more laps and I could have done better after getting 
more familiar with the track and car.  The cars are very powerful, huge 
torque, and make the right noises.  I'm guessing the real race cars are 
a lot more powerful.  I got a video of my run, camera inside and 
outside, I'll try to post it to the utuber sometime.  Lots of fun, they 
do them at tracks all over the country.


I had to wait awhile to get in my car, the guy who was driving it before 
me was a big fat guy and he got stuck and couldn't get out. Took two of 
the workers to drag him out.  I was trying hard not to laugh.


--R

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Re: [MBZ] Question for Canadians

[clay via Mercedes]

My financial advisor wanted me to sock away cash in a fund.  I told her I only 
wanted the boobs, booze, and bullets fund.  Best she could find has 
hotels/recreation.


clay 

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On Oct 16, 2015, at 5:06 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes wrote:

> It's the only industry that has done well the last 7 years...  oh, the 
> irony...
> 
> --R
> 
> On 10/16/15 7:33 PM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote:
>> Since 2008, ammunition and gun sales have set new records each week. While
>> the economy has been the worst on record, Americans have voted with their
>> wallet in response to the "hope and change agenda". It appears they
>> collectively do not feel safe and wish to increase their ability to defend
>> themselves.
>> 
>> So... the ammunition shortage is actually a demand spike which hasn't been
>> met by manufactures. Information which I've been able to access says they
>> are running at full capacity, 3 shifts, 24/7, and still have unfilled
>> orders going forward 12 months ahead.
>> 
>> That order/demand peaks in a second wave each time a politician waves the
>> "more gun control" laws are needed flag...
>> 
>> Americans, it appears, take the whole Bill of Rights seriously... .
>> 
>> 
>> On Fri, Oct 16, 2015 at 1:41 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes <
>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>> 
>>> On 16/10/2015 3:24 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes wrote:
>>> 
 After 6+ years of being unable to buy 22 Long with 40 grain lead in this
 country, I was wondering if the situation is similar in the Great Northern
 Provinces.  Are boxes of LR available in Canada, or is this a worldwide
 "shortage?"
 
 When I do see a box or two on the shelf, they are 2-3 times more
 expensive than they were 8 years ago, and it it some less popular
 variation, like short or long, or some very expensive "match grade" thing.
 
 
 ___
 
>>> I am not certain of what is or is not readily available as I seldom buy
>>> any but my son has complained that sometimes there is a problem getting
>>> what he wants.
>>> He has been using low power 22LR in an effort to reduce noise as we are
>>> not really permitted to shoot out at the lake and do not wish to have
>>> neighbors complain. He dispatches as many squirrels as he can in order to
>>> keep them out of the cottage. Unfortunately, the low power shells do not
>>> work all that well in semi-auto rifles. They don't cycle well.
>>> 
>>> I would say, we are not having quite the "shortages" that I hear you folks
>>> talk about but supply is not as good as it once was.
>>> 
>>> RB
>>> 
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Re: [MBZ] OT Stock cars

[Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes]

I have done a few laps around that track last year at our company meeting

Sent from my iPhone

> On Oct 16, 2015, at 5:13 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> My birthday is today, my wife got me a Richard Petty Rookie Driving 
> Experience at Charlotte Speedway.  5 laps of the track, me driving with an 
> instructor in the right seat.  Way too short a run but it was awesome.  
> Record said I got up to about 130mph, lap speeds over 100mph the last 2.  A 
> few more laps and I could have done better after getting more familiar with 
> the track and car.  The cars are very powerful, huge torque, and make the 
> right noises.  I'm guessing the real race cars are a lot more powerful.  I 
> got a video of my run, camera inside and outside, I'll try to post it to the 
> utuber sometime.  Lots of fun, they do them at tracks all over the country.
> 
> I had to wait awhile to get in my car, the guy who was driving it before me 
> was a big fat guy and he got stuck and couldn't get out. Took two of the 
> workers to drag him out.  I was trying hard not to laugh.
> 
> --R
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Re: [MBZ] Question for Canadians

[Curly McLain via Mercedes]

I'm heavily invested in the Nevada Cat House industry... To date, EPA has
not found a way to regulate the primary product, it's a "Cash and Carry"
inventory type industry, and now.. based on the latest development.. looks
like I can expand into the Undertaker industry.. ;))


Hmmm.  I heard the poor sucker was involved with a cardassian some 
way.  No wonder he wanted the chicken way out after his session at 
the mustang corral.  As Picard or RIker can tell ya, those 
cardassians are an evil bunch.


mustang corrals and undertaking are both high profit industries.  Good Job!

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Re: [MBZ] Question for Canadians

[G Mann via Mercedes]

I'm heavily invested in the Nevada Cat House industry... To date, EPA has
not found a way to regulate the primary product, it's a "Cash and Carry"
inventory type industry, and now.. based on the latest development.. looks
like I can expand into the Undertaker industry.. ;))

[Just kidding guys.. really]

All lead now comes from recycled. Prez BHO closed the last remaining
processing facility of new lead.  Price of lead, of course, went up
immediately.

On Fri, Oct 16, 2015 at 5:53 PM, clay via Mercedes 
wrote:

> My financial advisor wanted me to sock away cash in a fund.  I told her I
> only wanted the boobs, booze, and bullets fund.  Best she could find has
> hotels/recreation.
>
>
> clay
>
> 2002 s430 - Victor, a Stately & well tailored chap
> 1974 450sl -  Frosch - Two tone green
> 1976 300D - Blei Vanst - it looks silvery
> 1972 220D - Gump - She was green, simple and ran
> 1995 E300D - Gave her life to save me against a Dame in a SUV
> POS 1987 SDL - Beware Nigerian Scammers
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> On Oct 16, 2015, at 5:06 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes wrote:
>
> > It's the only industry that has done well the last 7 years...  oh, the
> irony...
> >
> > --R
> >
> > On 10/16/15 7:33 PM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote:
> >> Since 2008, ammunition and gun sales have set new records each week.
> While
> >> the economy has been the worst on record, Americans have voted with
> their
> >> wallet in response to the "hope and change agenda". It appears they
> >> collectively do not feel safe and wish to increase their ability to
> defend
> >> themselves.
> >>
> >> So... the ammunition shortage is actually a demand spike which hasn't
> been
> >> met by manufactures. Information which I've been able to access says
> they
> >> are running at full capacity, 3 shifts, 24/7, and still have unfilled
> >> orders going forward 12 months ahead.
> >>
> >> That order/demand peaks in a second wave each time a politician waves
> the
> >> "more gun control" laws are needed flag...
> >>
> >> Americans, it appears, take the whole Bill of Rights seriously... .
> >>
> >>
> >> On Fri, Oct 16, 2015 at 1:41 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes <
> >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >>
> >>> On 16/10/2015 3:24 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes wrote:
> >>>
>  After 6+ years of being unable to buy 22 Long with 40 grain lead in
> this
>  country, I was wondering if the situation is similar in the Great
> Northern
>  Provinces.  Are boxes of LR available in Canada, or is this a
> worldwide
>  "shortage?"
> 
>  When I do see a box or two on the shelf, they are 2-3 times more
>  expensive than they were 8 years ago, and it it some less popular
>  variation, like short or long, or some very expensive "match grade"
> thing.
> 
> 
>  ___
> 
> >>> I am not certain of what is or is not readily available as I seldom buy
> >>> any but my son has complained that sometimes there is a problem getting
> >>> what he wants.
> >>> He has been using low power 22LR in an effort to reduce noise as we are
> >>> not really permitted to shoot out at the lake and do not wish to have
> >>> neighbors complain. He dispatches as many squirrels as he can in order
> to
> >>> keep them out of the cottage. Unfortunately, the low power shells do
> not
> >>> work all that well in semi-auto rifles. They don't cycle well.
> >>>
> >>> I would say, we are not having quite the "shortages" that I hear you
> folks
> >>> talk about but supply is not as good as it once was.
> >>>
> >>> RB
> >>>
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Re: [MBZ] Question for Canadians

[Curly McLain via Mercedes]

All lead now comes from recycled. Prez BHO closed the last remaining
processing facility of new lead.  Price of lead, of course, went up
immediately.


A fellow named Dubuque recruited locals to melt rocksand produce pb. 
I can be done again.  The rocks are still there.


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Re: [MBZ] Question for Canadians

[G Mann via Mercedes]

It's an "expansion industry", and the principle product apparently is in
steady demand.. ;))

Our motto could be "We catch you coming or going".

Pretty sure, if I was involved with the Kardassians... suicide by drug
cocktail would hold a rosy promise..


On Fri, Oct 16, 2015 at 8:08 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> I'm heavily invested in the Nevada Cat House industry... To date, EPA has
>> not found a way to regulate the primary product, it's a "Cash and Carry"
>> inventory type industry, and now.. based on the latest development.. looks
>> like I can expand into the Undertaker industry.. ;))
>>
>
> Hmmm.  I heard the poor sucker was involved with a cardassian some way.
> No wonder he wanted the chicken way out after his session at the mustang
> corral.  As Picard or RIker can tell ya, those cardassians are an evil
> bunch.
>
> mustang corrals and undertaking are both high profit industries.  Good Job!
>
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