Re: [MBZ] O/T Attn: Wordsmiths.

2008-04-23 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:29:10 + [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > During the past few years I have become somewhat known for bringing my > nomination to the podium somewhat tongue in cheek. "I am here to nominate someone with whom I am intimately unfamiliar and who is well known by total strangers, l

Re: [MBZ] OT, somebody is trying to serve me

2008-04-23 Thread Jim Cathey
> Now I am really confused. I thought the goal of the NRA was for > every law > abiding citizen to carry either a concealed weapon or an exposed one - > no > exceptions! Not at all. More like any non-felon MAY carry concealed or exposed, if they want to. (But like any large politically-orien

Re: [MBZ] OT: Politics: Hoax by deranged Obama delegate, hundreds removed from their homes

2008-04-23 Thread Jim Cathey
> more crack work by the government in their never ending quest to fight > terror, um, drugs, er, protect children. no child is left behind! No child is left alone! That's more like it... -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sp

Re: [MBZ] Radiator swap & trans lines

2008-04-23 Thread Jim Cathey
> Who makes 27mm flare nut wrenches?? Anybody with a 27mm box-end wrench and an abrasive chop-saw? -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] OT, somebody is trying to serve me

2008-04-23 Thread Wonko the Sane
Sorry -- this laptop tends to hit phantom SEND keys. I loved firing the .45 and the M-1 in boot camp, and the 9 mm and the M-16 in OCS. Nice to look down the range and see a hole in the bullseye. Shooting guns are fun! But as for personal ownership -- no. I don't eat meat (other than seafood) so

Re: [MBZ] OT, somebody is trying to serve me

2008-04-23 Thread Wonko the Sane
That deserves an answer. In the past, I have owned a .22 single shot rifle, a 20 gauge shotgun, and a Colt .22 semi-auto pistol. All were inherited. I left all in Maine when the ex and I split and don't regret leaving them. Don't get me wrong. I do enjoy firing small arms. I loved firing the .45

Re: [MBZ] A continuation of Challenges

2008-04-23 Thread Peter Frederick
WhoooHoo! Got a free afternoon? Yes, there is a knob on that devil, and unless you take it off, you cannot remove the cluster intact (as I assume you want to do). Take off the parking brake bracket, and with the front seat all the way back, you can stuff yourself in there are see up to where

[MBZ] A continuation of Challenges

2008-04-23 Thread Dave H...
Hi all, I am working on the 280E Emergency Flasher Switch, as advised by group members, this evening to see of that will solve my flasher/signal light challenge. I have a 1971 280SEL with a 4.5 liter. How does one remove the instrument cluster? I had been told to go behind it as there is a

Re: [MBZ] Looking for a W123 TD/E front sway bar.

2008-04-23 Thread Rick Knoble
If Kaleb does not have one... The last one I bought was from http://www.mercedesdismantlers.com/ Also try http://www.tristarpete.com/ Since the old one rusted and broke, I wanted the replacement to come from a rust free area. Caveats, YMMV My 2ยข Rick Knoble '85 300 CD '87 190 DT ___

Re: [MBZ] Looking for a W123 TD/E front sway bar.

2008-04-23 Thread Fmiser
It seems than at Wed, 23 Apr 2008 17:17:33 -0400, Rolf wrote: > W123. Email me directly if you have one, [EMAIL PROTECTED] I'll bet Kaleb does. "For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED]" -- Philip ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official

[MBZ] Looking for a W123 TD/E front sway bar.

2008-04-23 Thread Rolf
W123. Email me directly if you have one, [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.co

Re: [MBZ] OT: Politics: Hoax by deranged Obama delegate, hundreds removed from their homes

2008-04-23 Thread andrew strasfogel
I'm dying! You should write for Chris Rock... On Wed, Apr 23, 2008 at 4:05 PM, Gary Hurst <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > i am still waiting to read "process server shoots claremore maniac" > > On Wed, Apr 23, 2008 at 3:55 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > wrote: > > > Notice it says OT i

Re: [MBZ] Sold!

2008-04-23 Thread andrew strasfogel
Hey Don - have you got a nice rust free 1983 or 85 dark blue 300TD? It doesn't even have to run! On Wed, Apr 23, 2008 at 1:55 PM, Donald Snook <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > WOW! I sure do like Craigslist. Within an hour of listing my Explorer > (last night), I had 5-6 emails. I responded to th

Re: [MBZ] OT, somebody is trying to serve me

2008-04-23 Thread Peter Frederick
In a nutshell, no, you should always assume that everyone else puts their interests first, and before you support them (or pass on inflamatory gossip and other propaganda), make sure you have a good idea of what they are really up to. Americans tend to be woefully ignorant of the notion that

Re: [MBZ] OT, somebody is trying to serve me

2008-04-23 Thread Chuck Landenberger
Peter, Does your position mean I should trust NO ONE, because I cannot perceive/understand their "hidden" agenda..? Just listen to all the political candidates! Can you discern which are speaking "from the heart" so to "speak"! And how about PAC's and lobbyists? Lots of hidden agendas ther

Re: [MBZ] Radiator swap & trans lines

2008-04-23 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Wed, Apr 23, 2008 at 12:21 PM, Luther <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Who makes 27mm flare nut wrenches?? > What do you need that size for, AC work? The trans cooler fittings aren't that big. Here's one: http://www.bloomertool.com/FlareNutWrenches.html Alex ___

Re: [MBZ] OT: Politics: Hoax by deranged Obama delegate, hundreds removed from their homes

2008-04-23 Thread Gary Hurst
i am still waiting to read "process server shoots claremore maniac" On Wed, Apr 23, 2008 at 3:55 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Notice it says OT in the subject line? > > Peter Frederick wrote: > > This is beneath discussion, folks. Keep on topic, please. > > > > Peter > > >

Re: [MBZ] OT, somebody is trying to serve me

2008-04-23 Thread Peter Frederick
Since when was selling assault rifles on the open market without background checks NOT supporting criminal activity? Since Charton Heston got famous in the NRA, it's all been about power politics from the background (I notice he never ran for public office), nothing else. As I always said i

Re: [MBZ] OT: Politics: Hoax by deranged Obama delegate, hundreds removed from their homes

2008-04-23 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Notice it says OT in the subject line? Peter Frederick wrote: > This is beneath discussion, folks. Keep on topic, please. > > Peter > > > On Apr 23, 2008, at 10:58 AM, Gary Hurst wrote: > >> more crack work by the government in their never ending quest to fight >> terror, um, drugs, er, prote

Re: [MBZ] OT: Politics: Hoax by deranged Obama delegate, hundreds removed from their homes

2008-04-23 Thread Peter Frederick
This is beneath discussion, folks. Keep on topic, please. Peter On Apr 23, 2008, at 10:58 AM, Gary Hurst wrote: > more crack work by the government in their never ending quest to fight > terror, um, drugs, er, protect children. no child is left behind! > > On Wed, Apr 23, 2008 at 7:57 AM, Mit

Re: [MBZ] and the EIP award goes to...

2008-04-23 Thread Luther
Thanks for my tranny tracking number :D Luther On Wed, 23 Apr 2008 10:31:02 -0500, Rusty Cullens <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Yes, I remember those days. > > > Rusty Cullens > BuyMBparts, Inc. > Tel 1-800-741-5252 > Fax 770-454-9745 > > -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx m

Re: [MBZ] O/T Attn: Wordsmiths.

2008-04-23 Thread Luther
Reluctantly I nominate Luther On Wed, 23 Apr 2008 10:29:10 -0500, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Each year at this time it is my duty to nominate my wife for an office {Grand > Treasurer} during the State convention of our fraternity. It is very much a > "Shoe In", she is never opposed. > >

Re: [MBZ] Radiator swap & trans lines

2008-04-23 Thread Luther
Who makes 27mm flare nut wrenches?? Luther On Tue, 22 Apr 2008 14:54:03 -0500, LWB250 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Invest in a set of good quality flare nut wrenches. > Best money you'll ever spend when it comes to removing > and installing lines of any sort. > > Dan > > > --- LarryT <[EMAIL PRO

Re: [MBZ] OT, somebody is trying to serve me

2008-04-23 Thread R A Bennell
I suggest that if you want to go to court and object that this fellow is being unreasonable etc., that you should be doing what you can to appear cooperative. The Court is often unhappy with those who complain but do not have clean hands. Pot calling kettle black sort of thing in simple terms. Wh

[MBZ] Sold!

2008-04-23 Thread Donald Snook
WOW! I sure do like Craigslist. Within an hour of listing my Explorer (last night), I had 5-6 emails. I responded to the first one, they came and drove it today - mom and four kids and they bought it. So, I guess I am going to be driving around in my new Kaleb car (1990 Buick Lesabre) until

Re: [MBZ] OT, somebody is trying to serve me

2008-04-23 Thread Donald Snook
Mitch Haley wrote: "'Your honor, this court has already decided this matter, and the instant action before you is frivilous. Motion to sanction plaintiff's counsel and award costs to defendant'. (I'm sure Snookie can word it better than I can)" You did just fine. Telling the Court this was alr

Re: [MBZ] '88 300CE on Portland CL

2008-04-23 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Tue, Apr 22, 2008 at 5:14 PM, OK Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > What is "JUST DEQ'D" - smog checked? Right. In Oregon, unlike a lot of other states, emissions testing is done only at state offices, not by your mechanic. We also have no private liquor sales and can't pump our own gas. Our

Re: [MBZ] a car for the leftenant

2008-04-23 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Wed, Apr 23, 2008 at 8:22 AM, andrew strasfogel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > THE CAR HAS A GAS LINE BAD UP BUY THE CARB I stopped reading here. Reminds me of how the seller of my Isuzu Trooper insisted that the button for the heated outside mirrors actually activated a "tranny warmer." Alex C

Re: [MBZ] O/T Attn: Wordsmiths.

2008-04-23 Thread R A Bennell
"She has all of the virtues I dislike and none of the vices I admire." "I am easily satisfied with the very best." These are attributed to Winston Churchill. Do a search of quotes for him or any other great person and adjust to suit yourself. Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PRO

Re: [MBZ] OT, somebody is trying to serve me

2008-04-23 Thread Kevin
Gun rights is not about everyone carrying MP5s under their sport coat. It's about people being allowed to exercise the right if they so choose. Nobody supports guns in the hands of criminals (though they can get them faster and easier than someone who buys one legally, and since there will never

Re: [MBZ] OT, somebody is trying to serve me

2008-04-23 Thread Gary Hurst
what are you saying? that i'm a life member of a complete sham? On Wed, Apr 23, 2008 at 12:01 PM, Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > andrew strasfogel wrote: > > > > Now I am really confused. I thought the goal of the NRA was for every > law > > abiding citizen to carry either a conceale

Re: [MBZ] O/T Attn: Wordsmiths.

2008-04-23 Thread Jeff Zedic
It is with great dexterity and malfeascence aforethought that I nominate Zedic ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery option

Re: [MBZ] OT, somebody is trying to serve me

2008-04-23 Thread Mitch Haley
andrew strasfogel wrote: > > Now I am really confused. I thought the goal of the NRA was for every law > abiding citizen to carry either a concealed weapon or an exposed one - no > exceptions! The goals of the NRA leadership are to generate donations for the NRA and pay raises for NRA leadershi

Re: [MBZ] OT: Politics: Hoax by deranged Obama delegate, hundreds removed from their homes

2008-04-23 Thread Gary Hurst
more crack work by the government in their never ending quest to fight terror, um, drugs, er, protect children. no child is left behind! On Wed, Apr 23, 2008 at 7:57 AM, Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > That bunch of Mormons in Texas that are getting the full Seig Heil > treatment becaus

Re: [MBZ] a car for the leftenant

2008-04-23 Thread Rich Thomas
That guy is a real scholar. --R andrew strasfogel wrote: > This is an example of a car that you would lose your shirt on even if it > were given away for free. The last line says it all... > > THIS IS A 1973 450SLC THAT IS A FRIEND OF MINE THAT WANTED ME TO SELL FOR > HIM,THE CAR HAS ONLY BEEN

Re: [MBZ] and the EIP award goes to...

2008-04-23 Thread Rusty Cullens
Yes, I remember those days. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. Tel 1-800-741-5252 Fax 770-454-9745 - Original Message - From: "andrew strasfogel" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 11:19 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] and the EIP award goes to...

[MBZ] O/T Attn: Wordsmiths.

2008-04-23 Thread pm7088
Each year at this time it is my duty to nominate my wife for an office {Grand Treasurer} during the State convention of our fraternity. It is very much a "Shoe In", she is never opposed. During the past few years I have become somewhat known for bringing my nomination to the podium somewhat to

Re: [MBZ] a car for the leftenant

2008-04-23 Thread andrew strasfogel
This is an example of a car that you would lose your shirt on even if it were given away for free. The last line says it all... THIS IS A 1973 450SLC THAT IS A FRIEND OF MINE THAT WANTED ME TO SELL FOR HIM,THE CAR HAS ONLY BEEN DROVE ABOUT 500 MILES IN THE LAST 13 YEARS.THE CAR NEEDS SOME WORK T

Re: [MBZ] and the EIP award goes to...

2008-04-23 Thread andrew strasfogel
He's actually not as quick as he used to be. In the past, parts would get delivered the day BEFORE I contacted him. On Wed, Apr 23, 2008 at 10:47 AM, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > This year's EIP award (Excellence In Parts) goes to Rusty Cullens -- no > surprise there. > > I called Rusty midday T

Re: [MBZ] OT, somebody is trying to serve me

2008-04-23 Thread andrew strasfogel
Now I am really confused. I thought the goal of the NRA was for every law abiding citizen to carry either a concealed weapon or an exposed one - no exceptions! On Wed, Apr 23, 2008 at 8:36 AM, LarryT <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Wonko wrote < > into a conversation>> > > I'm glad you don't belie

[MBZ] and the EIP award goes to...

2008-04-23 Thread Motikwa
This year's EIP award (Excellence In Parts) goes to Rusty Cullens -- no surprise there. I called Rusty midday Tuesday for warranty on radiator, and a new one showed up on my doorstep Wednesday 5 p.m. Thanks man. Steve **Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. u

Re: [MBZ] OT, somebody is trying to serve me

2008-04-23 Thread LarryT
Wonko wrote < into a conversation>> I'm glad you don't believe in guns in private hands, and I assume you don't own any - but introducing a gun into a situation like this will only get Kaleb put in jail - and possibly lose his kids for acting stupid with his guns - for a variety of reasons. Pr

Re: [MBZ] OT, somebody is trying to serve me

2008-04-23 Thread LarryT
Even tho they are not a Sheriff they are still conducting business of the court - at the direction of the court. Best not to interfer with the server other than not being close enough to be served. Larry T (66 MGB, 74 911, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts Test Results h

[MBZ] OT: Politics: Hoax by deranged Obama delegate, hundreds removed from their homes

2008-04-23 Thread Mitch Haley
That bunch of Mormons in Texas that are getting the full Seig Heil treatment because a suspicious crisis center call gave authorities 'probable cause' to burst in? The '16 year old rape victim' who made the phone call was really a 33 year old woman in Colorado, who's registered as an Obama delega

Re: [MBZ] who wants to see okie acres?

2008-04-23 Thread Zoltan Finks
Cool name - Ainger Rd. Brian On Mon, Apr 21, 2008 at 6:11 PM, Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > The resolution stinks on mine. You can't even make out which > three acres are mine, but you can see the freeway: > http://tinyurl.com/45b8kg > > ___ > http