Re: [MBZ] Wildlife Camera

Once you get the right bate, then tie a big garbage bag around the trap with animal inside, tie bag to exhaust pipe of car, tear open an exit at the back of the back, get in car, start engine and listen to radio for about 15 minutes, then shut off car and empty trap into the bag and toss the bag in

Re: [MBZ] OT eviction

Kaleb, hope it turns out OK. Some of SWMBO's relatives in Jersey rented out their house when they moved to Florida, it was a real disaster. The lease was absolutely full of holes and they didn't document condition and trusted the tenants way too much. Came back for a visit after months and found

Re: [MBZ] Anybody want a military style Seiko 5 for $50?

Randy, It's not as thin as a Skaagen, but not too thick either. Here is a pretty good review with pix, including a side view, but no dimension is provided for thickness: http://forums.watchuseek.com/f304/seiko-snk809-review-690098.html The box mine came in was identical to those in this picture

Re: [MBZ] Wildlife Camera

Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: I've got a similar problem with a neighbor's cat pooping in my garden or anywhere I put dirt to fill a depression in the yard. Dang thing loves our yard and is too lazy to cover its deposits. I'm sure a couple bbs bounced off its butt would fix the problem but

Re: [MBZ] OT eviction

Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: Yea, and knows everything too. I know some people that got seriously screwed renting their old house after they moved. But they had it worse than you guys. The husband is a cop who knows everything and got his butt handed to him in court. IIRC his bigges

Re: [MBZ] Wildlife Camera

Have a Have-a-hart trap that would work, but I have no idea what to use for bait. Dan Sent from my iPad > On Jul 20, 2016, at 8:02 PM, Joel Cairo via Mercedes > wrote: > > dillas, possum on a half shell! They will tear up a yard in no time flat. > Get a trap then carry it far away. Or a

Re: [MBZ] Wildlife Camera

I've got a similar problem with a neighbor's cat pooping in my garden or anywhere I put dirt to fill a depression in the yard. Dang thing loves our yard and is too lazy to cover its deposits. I'm sure a couple bbs bounced off its butt would fix the problem but he's an early morning do-er... -Cur

Re: [MBZ] OT eviction

'Zackly what I thought he meant. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Dan Penoff via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes List" Cc: "Dan Penoff" Sent: Wednesday, July 20, 2016 4:56 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT eviction https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Jewish_lightning

Re: [MBZ] Wildlife Camera

Now I just have to get up at 4:00 am to catch the little bugger... Dan Sent from my iPad > On Jul 20, 2016, at 8:26 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > > One of these should suffice. > > http://www.pyramydair.com/a/Air_guns/Air_rifles/150/loudness_2/ru_7?orderBy=price_asc > > Rick > ___

Re: [MBZ] Wildlife Camera

One of these should suffice. http://www.pyramydair.com/a/Air_guns/Air_rifles/150/loudness_2/ru_7?orderBy=price_asc Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http:

Re: [MBZ] Wildlife Camera

Huh? We just shoot them around here. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 20, 2016, at 7:02 PM, Joel Cairo via Mercedes > wrote: > > dillas, possum on a half shell! They will tear up a yard in no time flat. > Get a trap then carry it far away. Or a device that quietly propels a piece > of metal a

Re: [MBZ] Wildlife Camera

dillas, possum on a half shell! They will tear up a yard in no time flat. Get a trap then carry it far away. Or a device that quietly propels a piece of metal at a rather high speed. --JC On 7/20/16 7:57 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Someone here gave me an old wildlife camera a whil

[MBZ] Wildlife Camera

Someone here gave me an old wildlife camera a while back to help me identify and potentially combat the varmint that is turning my backyard into a crater filled landscape. I just wanted to report that I finally got around to setting it up, and have caught images of a number of raccoons and one

Re: [MBZ] Anybody want a military style Seiko 5 for $50?

Depending on the model, Seikos tend to be fairly thick. The price you pay for eternal operation, I guess, gotta have room for that big rotor that does the work of winding the watch. Thin automatics are scarce, expensive, and usually less reliable than a Seiko 5. Buren Microrotor comes to

Re: [MBZ] OT eviction

If certain people did not want to be cast in a certain light, maybe they should not behave in that certain manner. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 20, 2016, at 5:18 PM, G Mann via Mercedes > wrote: > > All this PC stuff really pisses me off. I would respond but I'm late for my > Anger Management

Re: [MBZ] Anybody want a military style Seiko 5 for $50?

The pocket watch was probably a Hamilton 299B -- my father had one he bought when he got his first good job. 499B if it had a sweep second hand. I still need to re-staff my father's, my brother the genius was carrying it at work in a machine shop on a string and the string broke -- a good

Re: [MBZ] OT eviction

All this PC stuff really pisses me off. I would respond but I'm late for my Anger Management Class... again.. which really pisses me off.. ;))) Amazing how important it is to violate the First Amendment of the Bill of Rights so some group can dictate "acceptable speech rules" and enforce their ver

Re: [MBZ] OT eviction

We do have a problem with black peoples burning stuff down though. Ooops that was probably not PC. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 20, 2016, at 4:49 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Purely tongue in cheek, nothing more. > > > >> On Jul 20, 2016, at 5:04 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: >

Re: [MBZ] OT eviction

Purely tongue in cheek, nothing more. On Jul 20, 2016, at 5:04 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > > That is an unfortunate stereotyping and I'm sad to see you posting it. > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/

Re: [MBZ] OT eviction

So two wrongs all of a sudden make a right? Its okay because white folks are all obviously bad? -Curt From: Andrew Strasfogel To: Mercedes Discussion List ; Curt Raymond Sent: Wednesday, July 20, 2016 5:41 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT eviction Obviously because white isn't a persecut

Re: [MBZ] OT eviction

Depends on with whom a "white" is interacting, and where the interaction occurs, and a variety of other factors. You are stereotyping. --JC (who can't jump) On 7/20/16 5:41 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: Obviously because white isn't a persecuted religion or minority group. On Ju

Re: [MBZ] OT eviction

Obviously because white isn't a persecuted religion or minority group. On Jul 20, 2016 5:19 PM, "Curt Raymond via Mercedes" wrote: > Ugh its that kind of PC sentiment that I hate. > Stereotypes come from somewhere, otherwise they wouldn't be stereotypes. > I don't understand why its okay to make

Re: [MBZ] OT eviction

Ugh its that kind of PC sentiment that I hate. Stereotypes come from somewhere, otherwise they wouldn't be stereotypes. I don't understand why its okay to make comments about how white guys got no rhythm and can't dance and not okay to point out other stereotypes. If we can't laugh at ourselves a

Re: [MBZ] OT eviction

That is an unfortunate stereotyping and I'm sad to see you posting it. On Wed, Jul 20, 2016 at 4:56 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Jewish_lightning < > https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Jewish_lightning> > > > > > On Jul 20, 2016, at 4:50

Re: [MBZ] OT eviction

Well I guess here is where we stand from what I was told. Their lawyer filed whatever paperwork for mediation. At this point we are waiting for "them" to let us know when that will be. I am not sure who "them" is as I was not able to obtain that information. It just appears to be that the re

Re: [MBZ] Fenders

They’ve made it clear they’re just starting out here and the pickings will be slim for a while. Glad to see they’re finding ways to bring some additional coin into the program, as they’ve done well in this area. Dan > On Jul 20, 2016, at 4:52 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > >

Re: [MBZ] OT eviction

https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Jewish_lightning > On Jul 20, 2016, at 4:50 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > Dan, you need to explain this as it makes no sense: "Too bad Kaleb’s not > Jewish. They have issues with lightning fr

Re: [MBZ] Fenders

Correct, but I was handed a 30 percent off coupon as I entered the store. That made things more affordable. Their variety was astonishing and many items were in surprisingly good condition. On Wed, Jul 20, 2016 at 4:47 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > They just opene

Re: [MBZ] OT eviction

Dan, you need to explain this as it makes no sense: "Too bad Kaleb’s not Jewish. They have issues with lightning from time to time, I hear…" On Wed, Jul 20, 2016 at 4:29 PM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > Lawyers have the 4D Rule: > > Deceive, Deny, Delay, Deflect.. > > You just got "Delay, and

Re: [MBZ] Fenders

They just opened one here a few months ago. Pretty much nothing but salvaged and close-out building materials. A guy at work I know went there and said their prices were no bargain. Dan > On Jul 20, 2016, at 4:43 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > > Do you all have a Re Stores in your necks of

Re: [MBZ] Kaleb Car ALERT

I wonder whether it has a "tired" engine.. I didn't see a mileage figure. On Wed, Jul 20, 2016 at 4:08 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > http://www.benzworld.org/forums/sale-wanted-trade-giveaway/2670098-91-300-2-5-turbo-diesel.html#post14677250 > __

Re: [MBZ] Fenders

Do you all have a Re Stores in your necks of the woods? They are the Habitat for Humanity-run repositories for donated stuff from homes being renovated/gutted. Imagine a Goodwill Store for hardware... On Wed, Jul 20, 2016 at 3:54 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > It’

Re: [MBZ] Anybody want a military style Seiko 5 for $50?

On 20/07/2016 3:24 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote: Seiko 5 watch arrived today, $50 delivered from Amazon. I'm quite pleased, daughter wants one, if her interest doesn't wane I know what her birthday present will be. How thick is the watch? I am not all that happy with thick watches that

Re: [MBZ] OT eviction

Lawyers have the 4D Rule: Deceive, Deny, Delay, Deflect.. You just got "Delay, and Deflect" ... "The price of education is never cheap, no matter where you get it." One question I always ask prospective renters is, "I just paid "XXX dollars for this property" .. tell me why I should rent it to

Re: [MBZ] Anybody want a military style Seiko 5 for $50?

Seiko 5 watch arrived today, $50 delivered from Amazon. I'm quite pleased, daughter wants one, if her interest doesn't wane I know what her birthday present will be. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list ar

Re: [MBZ] OT eviction

Hahahahahahaha. My lovely wife said not to worry because before I was telling her their contract was up in a couple of months anyway so they will be out one way or the other. The problem is that she does not seem to grasp is now we are having to wait on mediation which is buying them more time.

Re: [MBZ] OT eviction

Usually, but not for several months when the subject comes up as a tangent to something else you did wrong. Dan > On Jul 20, 2016, at 4:13 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Yea, I would think it would be a pretty big oversight. Yes I pointed it out > but it is somehow my faul

Re: [MBZ] OT eviction

Yea, I would think it would be a pretty big oversight. Yes I pointed it out but it is somehow my fault. It is always the man's fault, right? On 7/20/2016 3:11 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Uh, apparently not. Failure to catch the mediation thing is a pretty big oversight. I’m sure you

Re: [MBZ] OT eviction

Credit worthiness is the ‎ONLY thing you can use to discriminate against potential tenants. Credit reports and FICO scores are your friend Rick  Sent from my BlackBerry Z10‎ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archiv

Re: [MBZ] OT eviction

Uh, apparently not. Failure to catch the mediation thing is a pretty big oversight. I’m sure you pointed that out to her, though. If so, enjoy your evening on the couch. Dan > On Jul 20, 2016, at 4:07 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Yea, and knows everything too. > > > O

[MBZ] Kaleb Car ALERT

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Re: [MBZ] OT eviction

Yea, and knows everything too. On 7/20/2016 3:06 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: And she’s the one with the realtor’s license? Yikes. On Jul 20, 2016, at 4:04 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: Yes, it is a complete waste of time. So these people pay late all the time but the

Re: [MBZ] OT eviction

And she’s the one with the realtor’s license? Yikes. > On Jul 20, 2016, at 4:04 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Yes, it is a complete waste of time. So these people pay late all the time > but they always paid, they did not tear up the house. This all really > started when

Re: [MBZ] OT eviction

Nope, don't believe we got extensive photos of EVERYTHING, I know we do have some photos but not enough to document fully. We screwed the pooch there as well. On 7/20/2016 2:57 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: BZZZT! WRONG! Run a credit report on them. I don’t know a leasing agency or r

Re: [MBZ] OT eviction

Yes, it is a complete waste of time. So these people pay late all the time but they always paid, they did not tear up the house. This all really started when the wife decided she wanted to have a pissing contest with the renter and had the need to be right. Yes, they were in violation but th

Re: [MBZ] OT eviction

BZZZT! WRONG! Run a credit report on them. I don’t know a leasing agency or rental owner who doesn’t do credit checks these days. And of course you took pictures with time/date stamps before they moved in, too, along with a walk through inspection report that they signed off on stating the c

Re: [MBZ] OT eviction

I do a video of the properties as part of the rental contract, to document property condition. The video always includes the "new renters" walking through with me, so I have evidence of 1. Condition of property 2. Informed agreement by renters of condition. Saves time in court later. Get in touch

Re: [MBZ] Fenders

It’s what we teach our kids every chance we get. Everything is negotiable, always ask for more than you’re getting, and make the person think they’re helping you. Everyone wants to be the nice guy/gal or try to help people. They used to be mildly amazed by our abilities, now it’s become rote.

Re: [MBZ] OT eviction

Kaleb, Be careful with both mediators and arbitrators. Neither will have what's "right" or your best interest at heart. I used to be a trained mediator for Coca Cola. I did not like it as the mediators job is "only" to get both sides to agree on something, take their fee, and run. The courts li

Re: [MBZ] OT eviction

We have learned a lot for sure in our first venture into the rental game. For example the late fee was only $25 after 5 days. This gave them NO incentive to pay on time. Next time it will be at least $100 possibly $200. We also did not do a good job of qualifying these people. Supposedly th

Re: [MBZ] OT eviction

Rule 1: Know the law Rule 2: Know the sheriff A good lawyer knows the law.. A great lawyer knows the Judge.. On Wed, Jul 20, 2016 at 12:38 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > yea, thats what I say. I guess they went straight to that so the result > SHOULD be the

Re: [MBZ] OT eviction

I suggest a re-write of your rental contract with specific clauses that deal with late payments and eviction for cause. Since you write the contract, have it reviewed by a lawyer, but don't cut any slack to the renter for late payment, or damage to property. Presently have 42 rent properties. Liv

Re: [MBZ] OT eviction

not a damn thing except to keep their deposit which more than likely will be kept anyway and the fear that we can sue them for damages in a separate suit. That is one other thing, in our last inspection there was a bunch of ceramic tile damaged in the utility room that was perfectly fine when

Re: [MBZ] OT eviction

Interesting. That’s what small claims and civil matters under $15k are in Florida. Everything goes to arbitration first, and if unresolved or unacceptable, then it goes before a judge. So what’s to keep the renters from trashing the place now that you’ve pissed them off? Dan > On Jul 20, 20

Re: [MBZ] Fenders

Exactly, I figure if you can negotiate a price, especially a larger price, down a bit, in a minute or two, your "wage" on that could work out to several $100s/hr. Or, you end up no worse off than you were. No downside, total upside. --JC On 7/20/16 3:26 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote:

Re: [MBZ] OT eviction

yea, thats what I say. I guess they went straight to that so the result SHOULD be the same as they are still in the same boat. On 7/20/2016 2:35 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: DOH! From: Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Kaleb C. Striplin Sent

Re: [MBZ] OT eviction

DOH! From: Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Wednesday, July 20, 2016 3:32 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT eviction Update, I guess the wife who is supposed to be an expert in these matters did not read her entire contract very well.

Re: [MBZ] OT eviction

Update, I guess the wife who is supposed to be an expert in these matters did not read her entire contract very well. There is a section in there about disputes must go thru a mediator first which is binding but if resolution is not met then will proceed to court. Crap. Not sure why we left

Re: [MBZ] Fenders

You must live by the rule, “Everything is negotiable”. Nearly every retailer has or will negotiate, except for maybe Dead Sam. It might not be for money, but maybe for something like free delivery, or a gift card. I went to buy a new TV a few years back. It’s the week before Thanksgiving, it

Re: [MBZ] OT eviction

I intentionally did not go to court so I could be at home researching on the computer if needed and send to wife in court. First of all, I discovered this woman who is getting divorced states here income on the court documents for that case is $1257 a month, and rent is $1500 a month so obviou

Re: [MBZ] Fenders

I knew Building 19 well, it was fun that it was Building 19 and a fraction and the fraction was different at every store. We used to go to 19 3/4 in Manchester. Anyway they went belly up a few years ago, sad... -Curt From: Joel Cairo via Mercedes To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: Joel Cairo

Re: [MBZ] OT eviction

On Wed, 20 Jul 2016 15:00:58 -0400 Joel Cairo via Mercedes wrote: > I know this guy out that way, Pedro El Fuego, you might want to talk > to. Works fast and cheap. Peter the Fire? Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okie

Re: [MBZ] Fenders

Curt will know a place called Building 19 out that way. They deal (I suppose they are still around) in insurance salvage/bankruptcy goods, etc. so every week there is another load of stuff that shows up to their warehouses. Cheap and often some good bargains. Back when we lived up that way t

Re: [MBZ] OT eviction

Too bad Kaleb’s not Jewish. They have issues with lightning from time to time, I hear… I don’t know about Okieland, but in Florida the law favors the tenant in almost every situation. We dealt with this when we were trying to close a short sale on a house and the owner had a month to month te

Re: [MBZ] OT eviction

Reminds me of the time I made a video for El Fuego the flaming chef... -Curt From: Joel Cairo via Mercedes To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: Joel Cairo Sent: Wednesday, July 20, 2016 3:00 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT eviction I know this guy out that way, Pedro El Fuego, you might want to

Re: [MBZ] OT eviction

I know this guy out that way, Pedro El Fuego, you might want to talk to. Works fast and cheap. --JC On 7/20/16 2:43 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: So today is court day for eviction of our renters at old okie acres. They have turned out to be a pain in the rear. From the beginnin

[MBZ] OT eviction

So today is court day for eviction of our renters at old okie acres. They have turned out to be a pain in the rear. From the beginning they have been habitual late payers which just gets worse and worse every month. They have moved their mother in which they did not have permission to do, pe

Re: [MBZ] Fenders

I didn't even think to check. Guess you're right. Hers is pretty much like this one:  http://www.ebay.com/itm/2011-CANNONDALE-MENS-27-SPEED-SYNAPSE-6-TRIPLE-SORA-58CM-/391367372999?hash=item5b1f5030c7:g:XqEAAOSwoydWnTeB except its white, its a little smaller 53cm and a few years older, I'd guess it

Re: [MBZ] Fenders

I just checked listings on ebay - these are seriously expensive. You STOLE that bike. On Wed, Jul 20, 2016 at 2:22 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I forgot to tell you guys that Angie bought a new bicycle the other day. I > spent all Saturday morning going throug

Re: [MBZ] Fenders

I forgot to tell you guys that Angie bought a new bicycle the other day. I spent all Saturday morning going through her old Freespirit and finally getting it about perfect and she finds this Cannondale on Craigslist, Synapse 6c listed at $500. Its finger lift light, weights maybe 8-10# with whee

Re: [MBZ] Fenders

Attaboy! Kevin in Hillsboro, OR Sent from my cell > On Jul 20, 2016, at 11:13 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > > Its not MB content but I've got a little car news... > I don't know what made me think of it but last night I checked car-part.com > for fenders for our Golf. Both are b

Re: [MBZ] Fenders

Cash talks --JC On 7/20/16 2:13 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: Its not MB content but I've got a little car news... I don't know what made me think of it but last night I checked car-part.com for fenders for our Golf. Both are buckled out slightly over the wheel from a slow impact just

[MBZ] Fenders

Its not MB content but I've got a little car news... I don't know what made me think of it but last night I checked car-part.com for fenders for our Golf. Both are buckled out slightly over the wheel from a slow impact just in front of each front door. The doors aren't bent and the car is straig

Re: [MBZ] OT: Today's VirtualBox fun

Holy crap it looks like it worked. One note: after I restored my image to the new drive Windows wouldn't boot. I had to mount the Win7 installation media and repair the install. This correctly sets up the boot system and the 100MB reserved partition so it can actually boot. -Curt From: Cu

[MBZ] OT: Today's VirtualBox fun

Since Craig has been having so much fun with VirtualBox I thought I'd have some too. I've been using VB on my Mac for about 3 years. We develop our course books in FrameMaker which is Windows only so I've got a Win7 guest. It works pretty well but for some dumb reason I can't recall I made my in

[MBZ] OT: Funniest SNL short video ever

Elizabeth Banks and Mike O'Brien star in the saga of her trip taking an Uber to a destination in NYC. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aaVBoEeDK4Q ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change deli