Re: [MBZ] OT - note from Paris

2015-11-13 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
Yup. In fact, it needs to be a large scale, systematic effort, mainly on the ground, with Arabic-speaking Muslims doing most of the detailed work . The so-called "Surge" strategy worked quite well until the new administration reversed course (in effect, surrendering and retreating). Considering ho

Re: [MBZ] OT - note from Paris

2015-11-13 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
Does anyone recall the Xfiles episode where Mulder meets a genie and makes a wish for world peace? > > Mao writes: > > >‎Give peace a chance. > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change d

Re: [MBZ] OT - note from Paris

2015-11-13 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
"Of the four wars in my lifetime, none came about because the U.S. was too strong." Ronald Reagan > -Original Message- > From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of > Curly McLain via Mercedes > Sent: Friday, November 13, 2015 8:32 PM > To: Mercedes Discussi

Re: [MBZ] Rear suspension of a W211

2015-11-13 Thread ned kleinhenz via Mercedes
Thanks Dan. It looks like a w211 rear suspension can be worked on in a similar manner to a w123 or w124. Ned ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebe

Re: [MBZ] OT - note from Paris

2015-11-13 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
Undeniable Truth #6 6. Ours is a world governed by the aggressive use of force. Sacramento Union, 1988 Those using aggressive force are winning, if only in small bits. The only way to make them lose is for the opposition to aggressively use force. I find myself dropping off my daughter at s

Re: [MBZ] OT - note from Paris

2015-11-13 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Very creepy and effective movie... On Fri, Nov 13, 2015 at 10:30 PM, Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Always a good opportunity to re-watch Mars Attacks. I marvel at how far > ahead of its time it was. > > > https://search.yahoo.com/yhs/search?ei=UTF-8&hspart=mozilla&

Re: [MBZ] This could be decent

2015-11-13 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
At that price and assuming it's running, this car cannot possibly depreciate. On Fri, Nov 13, 2015 at 9:41 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Plus ya gotta keep wiping the bug splats off the rear window. ;-) >> > > The 200D 2.4 is very peppy! > > I'd say it would res

Re: [MBZ] Dune

2015-11-13 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
I liked the suits that recycle urine and sweat into drinking water. It actually seems doable using pumping energy from human movement. Watermakers on yachts do this using high pressure pumps, from seawater. Fat boy slim, weapon of choice, underlying refrain: "walk without rhythm, it won't attract

Re: [MBZ] OT - note from Paris

2015-11-13 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Always a good opportunity to re-watch Mars Attacks. I marvel at how far ahead of its time it was. https://search.yahoo.com/yhs/search?ei=UTF-8&hspart=mozilla&hsimp=yhsm-002&p=mars+attacks On Nov 13, 2015 7:07 PM, "Max Dillon via Mercedes" wrote: > I find myself dropping off my daughter at school

Re: [MBZ] OT - note from Paris

2015-11-13 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
I find myself dropping off my daughter at school, gazing at the other bumper stickers, and needing one like this... -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On November 13, 2015 8:22:20 PM EST, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: >Mao writes: > >>‎Give peace a chance. > >‎http://t3.gstatic.c

Re: [MBZ] THIS is CRACK!

2015-11-13 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
My mechanic had World interiors redo his w123 wagon in chestnut leather. New door panels (tex), the works. The effect is unexpectedly impressive. On Nov 10, 2015 6:33 AM, "Meade Dillon via Mercedes" wrote: > "This is an original, unrestored car that was comprehensively inspected and > recondition

Re: [MBZ] Dune

2015-11-13 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
The tooth, remember the tooth, the tooth. Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 13, 2015, at 8:51 PM, OK Don via Mercedes > wrote: > > He's saying that the books were great when he was 14 - - - > Yes, you could figure out the books - they made sense, in a Sci-Fi sort of > way. > > On Fri, Nov 13, 2015

Re: [MBZ] Dune

2015-11-13 Thread Peter Frederick via Mercedes
If you hadn't read the books, the movie was non-sense. Even if you had read the books, the movie was awful. Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://

Re: [MBZ] This could be decent

2015-11-13 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
Plus ya gotta keep wiping the bug splats off the rear window. ;-) The 200D 2.4 is very peppy! I'd say it would respond well if you put in a OM601 turbo! ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] Dune

2015-11-13 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
He's saying that the books were great when he was 14 - - - Yes, you could figure out the books - they made sense, in a Sci-Fi sort of way. On Fri, Nov 13, 2015 at 8:37 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Not sure what you mean, I remember seeing that movie when it

Re: [MBZ] This could be decent

2015-11-13 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Mine was only a 190d (no trim on the c pillar) and a four on the tree, but it went for exactly that price no reserve on ebay about six years ago, rust and all. On Nov 13, 2015 6:23 PM, "M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes" < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Plus ya gotta keep wiping the bug splats off

Re: [MBZ] Dune

2015-11-13 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
That's right, I had forgot about that. Even William Shatner could not save that movie though. Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 13, 2015, at 8:25 PM, M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes > wrote: > > Well, it DOES have Picard in it. > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com >

Re: [MBZ] Dune

2015-11-13 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Not sure what you mean, I remember seeing that movie when it came out and could not figure it out. Still can't. Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 13, 2015, at 7:18 PM, Peter Frederick via Mercedes > wrote: > > You're a generation late for that movie (which stunk). Books are better, but > margina

Re: [MBZ] Dune

2015-11-13 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes
Well, it DOES have Picard in it. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] This could be decent

2015-11-13 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes
Plus ya gotta keep wiping the bug splats off the rear window. ;-) ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.

[MBZ] Fw: OT - note from Paris

2015-11-13 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
That's Rue de la Verrerie. Wilton - Original Message - From: "WILTON" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Friday, November 13, 2015 9:09 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - note from Paris 'Saw police and ambulance (medic) activity on grndson's street (only 3 to 4 blocks long) 'bout 30 mi

Re: [MBZ] OT - note from Paris

2015-11-13 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
'Saw police and ambulance (medic) activity on grndson's street (only 3 to 4 blocks long) 'bout 30 min. ago. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Rich Thomas via Mercedes" To: Cc: "Rich Thomas" Sent: Friday, November 13, 2015 7:21 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - note from Paris That is c

Re: [MBZ] Dune

2015-11-13 Thread Peter Frederick via Mercedes
You're a generation late for that movie (which stunk). Books are better, but marginal. They were great when I was 14. The movie was incomprehensible, don't feel bad if it just looks like a bad dream. It pretty much was. Peter ___ http://www.okieb

Re: [MBZ] OT - note from Paris

2015-11-13 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
Mao writes: Give peace a chance. http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcS74BJGAVSmuTwDouAqIt1xbPdXikjISHEaCEdMh2ahyPapJlwhgF75xQ http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcT-A58Q_4mqAs451nCcsUPDmnO8-wMyMDHOL2xyEUFVjQKxpYRi-Kgi6imJzg Rick Sent from my BlackBerry Z10 The ONLY thing a bully u

Re: [MBZ] Dune

2015-11-13 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
Sad that Herbert had only the one fine novel in him. Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of OK Don via Mercedes Sent: Friday, November 13, 2015 5:19 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: OK Don Subject: Re: [MBZ] Dune The movie sucks - r

Re: [MBZ] OT: Strategic Nuclear Deterrent

2015-11-13 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
Those are the chinee Langler brand, made in the same factory by 14yo girls who are chained to their sewing machines for 18 hr/day. --R On 11/13/15 7:34 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes wrote: or some times I cheap out and buy the ones made by Wrangler, but without the W on the pockets (but they s

Re: [MBZ] OT - note from Paris

2015-11-13 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
Mao writes: >‎Give peace a chance. ‎http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcS74BJGAVSmuTwDouAqIt1xbPdXikjISHEaCEdMh2ahyPapJlwhgF75xQ ‎http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcT-A58Q_4mqAs451nCcsUPDmnO8-wMyMDHOL2xyEUFVjQKxpYRi-Kgi6imJzg Rick  Sent from my BlackBerry Z10‎ ___

Re: [MBZ] Dune

2015-11-13 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
The movie sucks - read the book. On Fri, Nov 13, 2015 at 7:04 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Was flipping thru channels and Dune was starting. Did anybody understand > this movie? The only thing I recall is large worms under the ground and > something about s

Re: [MBZ] OT - note from Paris

2015-11-13 Thread Mountain Man via Mercedes
--R wrote: > ...rumspringa. We need more of that. Y'all that want decisive action - gotcher dayglo vest and parachute? You be first. Someone is pushing buttons here - who? Who has pushed buttons in the past? Guatemala? Iraq? VietNam? Bad guys are always ready to do blood. Maybe we can be goo

Re: [MBZ] OT happy Apple Windows experience

2015-11-13 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
5gig. I maxed out on photos from something and can't figure how to turn it off without it deleting everything on my devices, or so it promises. Every little while I get a pop-up hijacking my screen and have to deal with it. I want to just turn off the sync but it tells me it will then delet

Re: [MBZ] OT happy Apple Windows experience

2015-11-13 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
's'what I thought. (hafta pay fer icloud) And that's why i take the MacDan route, and don't trust my data to the online clowns. I'm not a big fan of SAS or other "rental" software schemes either. I've been able to keep XP and orifice 2003 alive for over a decade, and nothing newer is a

Re: [MBZ] Dune

2015-11-13 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
That movie is so bad it is good, sort of steampunk meets space and excessive use of hallucinogens. Notice the Bene Gesserit and who they look like. The books are great for those who read. --R On 11/13/15 8:04 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: Was flipping thru channels and Dune was

[MBZ] Dune

2015-11-13 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Was flipping thru channels and Dune was starting. Did anybody understand this movie? The only thing I recall is large worms under the ground and something about spice. I never did get into this movie. Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search

Re: [MBZ] This could be decent

2015-11-13 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
1968 Mercedes Benz 200D Fintail http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/cto/5313994892.html via cPro Craigslist App iOS: http://tinyurl.com/CL-iDevice Android: http://tinyurl.com/CL-Android Nice as it is, it would take 30-50k to make it right. Rust behind the headlights, rusted out rockers, doors e

Re: [MBZ] OT: Strategic Nuclear Deterrent

2015-11-13 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Those are the chinee Langler brand, made in the same factory by 14yo girls who are chained to their sewing machines for 18 hr/day. --R On 11/13/15 7:34 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes wrote: or some times I cheap out and buy the ones made by Wrangler, but without the W on the pockets (but they s

Re: [MBZ] Seems cheap

2015-11-13 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
These would of course be the Beetles produced in Der Vaderland from good Krupp steel, not the haram abominations produced in Mexico and Brazil from melted toadas and hondyais, right? --R On 11/13/15 7:27 PM, clay via Mercedes wrote: I think it was Halal, as per the Prophet. An alloy is the

Re: [MBZ] OT: Strategic Nuclear Deterrent

2015-11-13 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
Wearing skinny jeans not Wranglers --R Wussy jeans like le vis or anything other than real Wranglers! I have refused to buy anything made by le vi StraWuss company since the decided to diss the BSA in favor of making clothing for the L G BT Q mafia. All my jeans have a W or some times I ch

Re: [MBZ] Rear suspension of a W211

2015-11-13 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
I need to replace the rear coil springs on my 2006 E320 CDI. The lower rings of the coils look badly corroded. I remember that the W124's and older models do not need a spring compressor to replace rear coils. By disconnecting the shock absorber, you could drop the control arm far enough for

Re: [MBZ] OT happy Apple Windows experience

2015-11-13 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
5gig. I maxed out on photos from something and can't figure how to turn it off without it deleting everything on my devices, or so it promises. Every little while I get a pop-up hijacking my screen and have to deal with it. I want to just turn off the sync but it tells me it will then delet

Re: [MBZ] OT - note from Paris

2015-11-13 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Report from earlier today is that it has been a reaction to some obscure unflattering Youtube video about Amish shenanigans on rumspringa. Administration working hard to get to the producer of the video. --R On 11/13/15 7:21 PM, clay via Mercedes wrote: The solution is staring Europe smack i

Re: [MBZ] OT happy Apple Windows experience

2015-11-13 Thread clay via Mercedes
They give you a small 1Gb taste for free. Charge you if you want more space beyond the small bucket clay On Nov 13, 2015, at 4:25 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes wrote: > Is icloud a pay monthly service? > > >> Archive your photos to an external drive. Then, access the iCloud app and >> conf

Re: [MBZ] Seems cheap

2015-11-13 Thread clay via Mercedes
I think it was Halal, as per the Prophet. An alloy is then made with shekels and Deutsch Mark and the carcass of VW Beetles clay On Nov 13, 2015, at 4:19 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes wrote: > was it harvested by a properly-licensed and certified mohel or was it UROlogy? > > --R > > On 11/13/

Re: [MBZ] OT happy Apple Windows experience

2015-11-13 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
Is icloud a pay monthly service? Archive your photos to an external drive. Then, access the iCloud app and configure those items you do not need stashed away in the cloud. Mail seems like a big item, unless you need all your mails synched to all devices. I am not sure if iCloud deletes you

Re: [MBZ] OT: Strategic Nuclear Deterrent

2015-11-13 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
I had the opportunity to spend new year's eve in Donna Tx (McAllen area, not quite to the south tip of TX) IT was quite interesting. Some fireworks, but every caliber and gauge was taken outside at midnight and discharges pointing straight up. Not once, boxes and boxes in continuous cacophon

Re: [MBZ] OT - note from Paris

2015-11-13 Thread clay via Mercedes
The solution is staring Europe smack in the face. France has shut its borders now. All the folks fleeing hostilities in the Middle East should be re-routed to Bashir Asshats buddy in Asia. Bring in all manner of older rail carriages to the Balkans where the Syrians or other refugees can be lo

Re: [MBZ] OT - note from Paris

2015-11-13 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
That is crazy. I hope he stays in and locks down and has plenty of Provisions. --R On 11/13/15 6:25 PM, WILTON via Mercedes wrote: Just checked locations on map. Grndson's apt. is within 2 to 4 blocks of 3 of the sites - due N of Notre Dame. He probably heard some of the activity; 'didn't a

Re: [MBZ] Seems cheap

2015-11-13 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
was it harvested by a properly-licensed and certified mohel or was it UROlogy? --R On 11/13/15 7:05 PM, clay via Mercedes wrote: Cost of those parts was stupid high, some specialized Black Forest elf foreskin alloy for the trim. ___ http://www.okiebenz.c

Re: [MBZ] This could be decent

2015-11-13 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Good thing it has the "AUTOMATIC" badge on back so every knows to go right on around it. It needs one of those warning triangles like on the back of an Amish buggy. It looks nice, I wouldn't mind having it. __R On 11/13/15 7:04 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: 1968 Mercedes Benz 2

Re: [MBZ] Seems cheap

2015-11-13 Thread clay via Mercedes
The local club did an event at the body shop across from the dealer. That afternoon was an huge eye opener. There were a number of benz in the shop with "total" tags. A 2009 S class which bumped the front into the garage wall. Only messed up the bumper and grill. And the sensors. The foam

[MBZ] This could be decent

2015-11-13 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
1968 Mercedes Benz 200D Fintail http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/cto/5313994892.html via cPro Craigslist App iOS: http://tinyurl.com/CL-iDevice Android: http://tinyurl.com/CL-Android Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Stock up sale

2015-11-13 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
Whoops! Looks like a case of Greg "assuming"...Apologies to the listers. I only knew them from a customer's point of view, and had no idea of their shenanigans. I see now that just like a broken clock the BATFE gets things right occasionally. In my defense I can only say that I knew some of thei

Re: [MBZ] OT - note from Paris

2015-11-13 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Judy on the PBS Newshour was struggling to understand who might be responsible for this. It was a total mystery to her. Pinhead professor cautioned against jumping to conclusions, could be some right-wing nuts. No mention of the "M" or "I" words, extreme contortions to avoid those hate words

Re: [MBZ] OT - note from Paris

2015-11-13 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Just checked locations on map. Grndson's apt. is within 2 to 4 blocks of 3 of the sites - due N of Notre Dame. He probably heard some of the activity; 'didn't ax 'im yet. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Rich Thomas via Mercedes" To: Cc: "Rich Thomas" Sent: Friday, November 13,

Re: [MBZ] OT - note from Paris

2015-11-13 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
He can see “Touchdown Jesus”??? http://jerseychaser.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/touchdown-jesus-notre-dame.jpg Oops! Wrong Notre Dame. Sorry. > On Nov 13, 2015, at 6:16 PM, WILTON via Mercedes > wrote: > > Grndson's apt. is about four blocks due north of Notre Dame. Notre Dame i

Re: [MBZ] OT - note from Paris

2015-11-13 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Yep. Wilt - Original Message - From: "Rick Knoble via Mercedes" To: "WILTON via Mercedes" Cc: "Rick Knoble" Sent: Friday, November 13, 2015 6:13 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - note from Paris Wilton writes: ‎Little "nuisance" mosquito-bite->type strikes by F-15 >fighter/bomber type

Re: [MBZ] OT - note from Paris

2015-11-13 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Grndson's apt. is about four blocks due north of Notre Dame. Notre Dame is in view nearby out his bedroom window. Wilt - Original Message - From: "Rich Thomas via Mercedes" To: Cc: "Rich Thomas" Sent: Friday, November 13, 2015 6:06 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - note from Paris htt

Re: [MBZ] OT - note from Paris

2015-11-13 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
Wilton writes: >‎Little "nuisance" mosquito-bite->type strikes by F-15 >fighter/bomber types >is  >not going to "take care" of it, >either. Action must be massive,  >overwhelming and decisive. I'm sad to say, the only "massive" military action we are likely to see in this day and age, is going

Re: [MBZ] OT - note from Paris

2015-11-13 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
I was outside cutting grass and mulching leaves most of afternoon and knew nothing about it 'til I had been inside a few minutes. Suddenly, my iPhone pinged with note from Paris, "In case you're worried, I'm OK." Called out to SWMBO, who had just turned TV on and was just getting the news. W

Re: [MBZ] OT - note from Paris

2015-11-13 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3317776/Machine-gun-fire-heard-central-Paris-police-flood-scene-not-far-Charlie-Hebdo-shootings.html#ixzz3rPlokza5 --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscrib

Re: [MBZ] OT - note from Paris

2015-11-13 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
That’s good to hear. It’s tough when something like this happens and you have family nearby. Dan putting his beret and Galoise in the drawer for a bit > On Nov 13, 2015, at 5:42 PM, WILTON via Mercedes > wrote: > > Note few minutes ago from # 1 grandson in Paris. He's okay. > > Wilt > ___

Re: [MBZ] OT - note from Paris

2015-11-13 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Little "nuisance" mosquito-bite-type strikes by F-15 fighter/bomber types is not going to "take care" of it, either. Action must be massive, overwhelming and decisive. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Rich Thomas via Mercedes" To: Cc: "Rich Thomas" Sent: Friday, November 13, 20

Re: [MBZ] OT - note from Paris

2015-11-13 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
It appears some Amish or Tea Party gun nuts have killed 60 or more people with bombs and automatic weapons and have a concert hall full of people held hostage. More stringent gun and bomb vest control laws to be put in place soon to address these issues, whatever they might be. More migrants

Re: [MBZ] OT - note from Paris

2015-11-13 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Yep. Terrorist attack. 60 or more more dead? Wilton - Original Message - From: "Randy Bennell via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Randy Bennell" Sent: Friday, November 13, 2015 5:43 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - note from Paris On 13/11/2015 4:42 PM, WILTON via Merce

Re: [MBZ] OT - note from Paris

2015-11-13 Thread Dimitri via Mercedes
Yes! Terrorist attacks. Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 13, 2015, at 5:43 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: > >> On 13/11/2015 4:42 PM, WILTON via Mercedes wrote: >> Note few minutes ago from # 1 grandson in Paris. He's okay. >> >> Wilt >> ___ > is some

Re: [MBZ] OT - note from Paris

2015-11-13 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
On 13/11/2015 4:42 PM, WILTON via Mercedes wrote: Note few minutes ago from # 1 grandson in Paris. He's okay. Wilt ___ is something happening in Paris? RB ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.

[MBZ] OT - note from Paris

2015-11-13 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Note few minutes ago from # 1 grandson in Paris. He's okay. Wilt ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.

Re: [MBZ] Stock up sale

2015-11-13 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
On 12/11/2015 7:08 PM, Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes wrote: Sad to see Kesselring's go. They were a great source for everything that shoots and all sorts of handloading supplies. They talked me into a gently used Rem 541T that shoots 1/2 MOA with discount store .22s when I was ready to spend more

Re: [MBZ] Rear suspension of a W211

2015-11-13 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Look here: http://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/Mercedes-W211/42-SUSPEN-Rear_Coil_Spring_Replacement/42-SUSPEN-Rear_Coil_Spring_Replacement.htm Dan > On Nov 13, 2015, at 5:09 PM, ned kleinhenz via Mercedes > wrote: > > I need to replace the rear coil springs on my 2006 E320 CDI. The lo

Re: [MBZ] Seems cheap

2015-11-13 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
What Clay says. I saw a 2005 E55 a few months ago with a salvage title that needed a front bumper skin, front right fender and a couple of right side door skins. The doors could probably been beaten out nicely, but the fender and front bumper were definitely in need of replacement. The car wa

Re: [MBZ] OT happy Apple Windows experience

2015-11-13 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
For what it’s worth, I stopped using Apple’s cloud sharing storage when they stopped giving the legacy .mac members free storage. 5 Gb wouldn’t put a dent in the image files I have form years and years of photography, so it would be a waste anyway. Be careful if you get iPhoto or the new “Phot

[MBZ] Rear suspension of a W211

2015-11-13 Thread ned kleinhenz via Mercedes
I need to replace the rear coil springs on my 2006 E320 CDI. The lower rings of the coils look badly corroded. I remember that the W124’s and older models do not need a spring compressor to replace rear coils. By disconnecting the shock absorber, you could drop the control arm far enough for t

Re: [MBZ] Seems cheap

2015-11-13 Thread clay via Mercedes
Body work of a minor nature can total this car. Two years ago I had an idiot back his trailer into mine. Sideswiped both doors and the rear quarter panel. Shop needed $5.5k to make it good with new parts. The bumper covers and front quarter panel were not involved. Minor gouge, not massive

Re: [MBZ] OT: Strategic Nuclear Deterrent

2015-11-13 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Wearing skinny jeans not Wranglers --R On 11/13/15 5:01 PM, clay via Mercedes wrote: I am well aware of the true Texan values, but I was trying to channel the bleeding heart liberal argument. Shiner Bock and REAL Q would not pass the lips of the vegan, craft brew, kale slurping crowd in Pria

Re: [MBZ] OT: Strategic Nuclear Deterrent

2015-11-13 Thread clay via Mercedes
I am well aware of the true Texan values, but I was trying to channel the bleeding heart liberal argument. Shiner Bock and REAL Q would not pass the lips of the vegan, craft brew, kale slurping crowd in Priapus cars. Not even cracking a Lone Star to be more ironic than sucking down a PBR while

Re: [MBZ] new SL

2015-11-13 Thread clay via Mercedes
The chrysler design guys need to leave the firm. If I wanted a crossfire, I would purchase one. clay On Nov 13, 2015, at 12:07 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes wrote: > http://jalopnik.com/2017-mercedes-benz-sl-this-is-it-1742393561 > > --R > > ___ > http://ww

Re: [MBZ] Seems cheap

2015-11-13 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
"Rebuilt" means it was written off, bought back, and repaired? If so, the quality of the car likely depends upon what the accident damage was how good the repair job is. RB On 13/11/2015 3:46 PM, clay via Mercedes wrote: Title issue says a bunch. Good price if you do not want an investment.

Re: [MBZ] Stock up sale

2015-11-13 Thread clay via Mercedes
I think this was the second auction this year. Last one was less ammo and more shooting irons clay On Nov 12, 2015, at 5:08 PM, Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes wrote: > Sad to see Kesselring's go. They were a great source for everything that > shoots and all sorts of handloading supplies. They ta

Re: [MBZ] Seems cheap

2015-11-13 Thread clay via Mercedes
Title issue says a bunch. Good price if you do not want an investment. A very thorough PPI is called for. clay On Nov 11, 2015, at 7:33 PM, WILTON via Mercedes wrote: > Black. Hafta let it go. > > Wilton > > - Original Message - From: "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" > > To: >

Re: [MBZ] Seems cheap

2015-11-13 Thread clay via Mercedes
Other than black on black, there has to be something very wrong with it. Reasonable miles, looks ok, more reliable than the earlier cars. On Nov 11, 2015, at 6:24 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > > > 2005 Mercedes s430 > http://springfield.craigslist.org/cto/5310616518.html > >

Re: [MBZ] OT happy Apple Windows experience

2015-11-13 Thread clay via Mercedes
Archive your photos to an external drive. Then, access the iCloud app and configure those items you do not need stashed away in the cloud. Mail seems like a big item, unless you need all your mails synched to all devices. I am not sure if iCloud deletes your originals, than just not sharing t

Re: [MBZ] OT: Strategic Nuclear Deterrent

2015-11-13 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
WTH is wrong with you clay via Mercedes? YOU FORGOT SHINER BOCK AND REAL Q on that list. That could get you shot in Texas. --R On 11/13/15 3:54 PM, clay via Mercedes wrote: Texas has its own grid, gets far too much wind energy at night, so hooking up your Tesla or electro-weenie mobile afte

Re: [MBZ] OT: Strategic Nuclear Deterrent

2015-11-13 Thread clay via Mercedes
Texas has its own grid, gets far too much wind energy at night, so hooking up your Tesla or electro-weenie mobile after dinner serves all parties well. Greenies need to invest in the massive battery tech that Apple uses for their data centers. Suck up electrons under the moonlight, then bleed

Re: [MBZ] El Capitan now whatever 10.6 was called

2015-11-13 Thread clay via Mercedes
iMac tend to collect kruft that reduces cooling and leads to operational failures. I have acquired and revived a few by careful application of canned air after removing the coverings. The same overheat failures plague the laptops. To clear up drive issues, fully clean the guts of the iMac, t

[MBZ] new SL

2015-11-13 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
http://jalopnik.com/2017-mercedes-benz-sl-this-is-it-1742393561 --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okieb

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1988 Mercedes Benz 560 Series

2015-11-13 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Best glib offer? On Fri, Nov 13, 2015 at 10:41 AM, WILTON via Mercedes wrote: > Take a hatchet, too. > > Wilton > > - Original Message - From: "Rich Thomas via Mercedes" < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> > To: > Cc: "Rich Thomas" > Sent: Friday, November 13, 2015 10:03 AM > Subject: Re: [MBZ]

Re: [MBZ] OT I mean the 1%ers?

2015-11-13 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Speaking of being surrounded by yutes who are not only sub mediocre but totally clueless? I mean? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zmji36q8E4o#t=367 The interviewer was very kind to the young lady. --R On 11/12/15 10:53 AM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: Thanks for sharing that article. In a tim

Re: [MBZ] someone needs this

2015-11-13 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
That's because most of the pictures look like they were taken at the Sunnyvale, CA location probably. Dan > On Nov 13, 2015, at 12:02 PM, Mountain Man via Mercedes > wrote: > > Jaime wrote: >> I'm hiring. Search by location Montvale, NJ > > I didn't see you in the pictures? > What type of w

Re: [MBZ] someone needs this

2015-11-13 Thread Mountain Man via Mercedes
Jaime wrote: > I'm hiring. Search by location Montvale, NJ I didn't see you in the pictures? What type of work are you hiring? mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options

Re: [MBZ] someone needs this

2015-11-13 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Me, too. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Rich Thomas via Mercedes" To: Cc: "Rich Thomas" Sent: Friday, November 13, 2015 10:04 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] someone needs this I will be a test driver for an extended real-world test. let me know. --R On 11/13/15 6:49 AM, Jaime Kopch

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1988 Mercedes Benz 560 Series

2015-11-13 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Take a hatchet, too. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Rich Thomas via Mercedes" To: Cc: "Rich Thomas" Sent: Friday, November 13, 2015 10:03 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1988 Mercedes Benz 560 Series I wonder if that is the car across the road that has been for sale on and off for

Re: [MBZ] someone needs this

2015-11-13 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
I can work from home (travel/virtual) -- I have a phone, internet, and airport. Besides, half of NJ lives here now so it would be almost like I was in NJ. --R On 11/13/15 10:07 AM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes wrote: I'm hiring. Search by location Montvale, NJ http://mbrdna.com/careers Ja

Re: [MBZ] someone needs this

2015-11-13 Thread Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes
I'm hiring. Search by location Montvale, NJ http://mbrdna.com/careers Jaime On Fri, Nov 13, 2015 at 10:04 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I will be a test driver for an extended real-world test. let me know. > > --R > > > On 11/13/15 6:49 AM, Jaime Kopchinski v

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1988 Mercedes Benz 560 Series

2015-11-13 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
I wonder if that is the car across the road that has been for sale on and off for several years (although it might be another one, he seems to have different ones), I think the guy selling it is a Heyward. I'll ax around. --R On 11/13/15 5:12 AM, Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote: Manual transm

Re: [MBZ] someone needs this

2015-11-13 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
I will be a test driver for an extended real-world test. let me know. --R On 11/13/15 6:49 AM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes wrote: These are plug-ins... depending on your commute distance and if you have a charger on each end, you can do really well in terms of economy. And the boost from the

Re: [MBZ] El Capitan

2015-11-13 Thread Ed Booher via Mercedes
OS X is still UNIX, in fact one of the few fully licensed UNIX still in the marketplace, and free as long as it is on Apple hardware. Getting into the DeLorean a bit here, but I remember licensing costs from AT&T over SysV UNIX. When Sun Microsystems was SUN and SGI had IRIX and the cheapest UNIX w

Re: [MBZ] someone needs this

2015-11-13 Thread Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes
These are plug-ins... depending on your commute distance and if you have a charger on each end, you can do really well in terms of economy. And the boost from the electric motor is quite entertaining in terms of acceleration. The haptic feedback in the accelerator pedal makes it easy to control tr

Re: [MBZ] Stock up sale

2015-11-13 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
OK, I can see that…. Dan > On Nov 12, 2015, at 9:31 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > > >> On November 12, 2015 at 8:28 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> >> Why do you say that, Greg? Just curious… > > > http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20140428/NEWS03/140429037 > >

[MBZ] Fwd: 1988 Mercedes Benz 560 Series

2015-11-13 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Manual transmission? Model? Call Willie fit details... "Runs great with rebuilt transmission. Fully loaded, runs great but needs some attention. Asking 3800.00 or best SERIOUS offer. Call for details. Willie Heyward @" -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 Original Messag