Re: [MBZ] OT Latest track

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Re: [MBZ] OT Latest track

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Re: [MBZ] W108 1970 280S on BAT

Color? On Oct 5, 2016 7:31 PM, "Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes" < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > It looks like a pretty nice car... the undercarriage photos are very nice. > > I'll be watching this closely, as I plan to put the 250S I'm working on now > up there eventually to sell. Engine should

Re: [MBZ] OT Latest track

< Clapping > Good un! Michael Esh via Mercedes October 5, 2016 at 8:56 PM I guess the only conclusion I come to in regard the purchase of mass amounts of toilet paper is massive storms like Matthew "scare the shit out of some people". Hehehe... Michael

Re: [MBZ] Oh Goody!

I wonder why he don't just lower the seas so as to protect y'all peon minions. He can issue a decree and turn the hurricane I'd guess mosta da gullah folk support him. The most high, the most honored, The one who lowers the seas, the one who unites enemies in friendship, the worshiped ro

Re: [MBZ] OT Latest track

I guess the only conclusion I come to in regard the purchase of mass amounts of toilet paper is massive storms like Matthew "scare the shit out of some people". Hehehe... Michael E. Esh > On Oct 5, 2016, at 2:41 PM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > > Logic attack: > > Large storms cause

Re: [MBZ] CRT Monitors

Thanks. Didn't know that. Gerry On Wed, 5 Oct 2016 18:26:35 -0700 Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: > > I knew that CRTs would explode if broken, > IMplode, actually. > > It made a loud bang and glass shards went through the bags like they > > weren't even there. > > They're easy: Take a pair o

Re: [MBZ] Oh Goody!

I was stunned with amazement when he told me this afternoon to get my azz out of the Lowcountry. He is The World's Foremost Expert! In other news, Algore, Manbearpig, has aligned with H->er to convince millennials that H->erself is the best choice. I am sure his chakras will be released in t

Re: [MBZ] CRT Monitors

Spoil sport! Its more fun to whack em and hear them implode. Jim Cathey via Mercedes October 5, 2016 at 8:26 PM I knew that CRTs would explode if broken, IMplode, actually. It made a loud bang and glass shards went through the bags like they weren't even th

Re: [MBZ] OT Latest track

Well wherever you answer The Call you gotta deal with the immediate consequences. --R On 10/5/16 2:41 PM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: Logic attack: Large storms cause damage to public infrastructures.. and flooding... Floods very often cause sewers to backup as the water table rises above the

Re: [MBZ] CRT Monitors

> > I knew that CRTs would explode if broken, IMplode, actually. It made a loud bang and glass shards went through the bags like they > weren't even there. They're easy: Take a pair of pliers and tweak the little glass nipple at the back of the neck. Hi. That's where they were ev

Re: [MBZ] OT Latest track

> > all are backed up and due to flooding.. will NOT flush... What good does > the closet full of toilet paper do you? > Got a shovel? Ever been backwoods camping? Alternately, if floodwaters are roaring by your house already... -- Jim ___ http://www.okieben

Re: [MBZ] OT Latest track

You still use it, you don't wipe your behind with the sawdust... -Curt From: Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Andrew Strasfogel Sent: Wednesday, October 5, 2016 3:44 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Latest track So if this happens, what will people do with t

Re: [MBZ] Oh Goody!

What if we vacated it and kept it empty for 4 years after the election? I think we need a time-out. -Curt From: G Mann via Mercedes To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: G Mann Sent: Wednesday, October 5, 2016 3:53 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Oh Goody! In the interest of America, I suggest

Re: [MBZ] W108 1970 280S on BAT

It looks like a pretty nice car... the undercarriage photos are very nice. I'll be watching this closely, as I plan to put the 250S I'm working on now up there eventually to sell. Engine should be back from the machine shop this week. Jaime On Tue, Oct 4, 2016 at 2:37 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via

Re: [MBZ] Ideas/Opinions on Hurricane Window Protection

Yeah, I would not want to be around the Cape tomorrow night. Buddy of mine who is a contractor over there for some of the ground support stuff said they are battening down the hatches then bugging out in the morning before it gets really ugly. Dan > On Oct 5, 2016, at 7:06 PM, Floyd Thursby

Re: [MBZ] Ideas/Opinions on Hurricane Window Protection

I finished my main house a little while ago with the panels the PO had cut. I put them up once before 6 or 7 years ago so I had them all marked for which window. I pulled out the OSB I bought a few years back for the addition so I would have it if I need it but I need to cut it tomorrow befor

Re: [MBZ] Ideas/Opinions on Hurricane Window Protection

In the last few hours I've purchased and installed 7/16 thick OSB on four of seven downstairs windows. I may cover up a couple of the upstairs windows, I can reach two without a really big ladder. At the lumberyard they sell a "system" for mounting the windows, basically 1/4 inch lag bolts, and t

Re: [MBZ] OT Latest track

> On October 5, 2016 at 5:52 PM fmiser via Mercedes > wrote: > I sure like the Subaru/Robin small engines! > > I have not worked with one in half a dozen years or so, so they may > have changed - but the build quality, easy starting, smooth > running, quietness of those sure sold me. > > Usuall

Re: [MBZ] OT Latest track

> Mitch wrote: > > > So, I say 'see pic', but forget to include a pic of the $250 > (craigslist asking price) Subaru/Robin generator. If you're > willing to wait a year, you'll probably be able to find a similar > deal at least once. I sure like the Subaru/Robin small engines! I have not worked

Re: [MBZ] Oh Goody!

I think you just nailed it. perhaps postnatal abuse also. Mitch Haley via Mercedes October 5, 2016 at 4:34 PM Too much prenatal drug abuse? Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/a

Re: [MBZ] Oh Goody!

I nominate you to cause that office to be vacated, perhaps with the same method you apply to trespassers. G Mann via Mercedes October 5, 2016 at 2:53 PM In the interest of America, I suggest the office of President be vacated until we hold the election. An empty

Re: [MBZ] Oh Goody!

> On October 5, 2016 at 4:10 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > > How do you feel about Justin Trudeau? Too much prenatal drug abuse? Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe o

Re: [MBZ] Oh Goody!

How do you feel about Justin Trudeau? On Wed, Oct 5, 2016 at 3:58 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Sadly, it might be best if the chair was left open for the indefinite > future - until a worthy applicant can be located and persuaded to take it. > > RB > > > On 05/

Re: [MBZ] OT Latest track

The track forecast for Hurricane Matthew has shifted dramatically since Tuesday, and the storm no longer appears to be a significant threat for the Mid-Atlantic north of Virginia Beach. The computer model consensus is that Matthew will hug the Southeast coast between Thursday night and Saturday be

Re: [MBZ] OT Latest track

So, I say 'see pic', but forget to include a pic of the $250 (craigslist asking price) Subaru/Robin generator. If you're willing to wait a year, you'll probably be able to find a similar deal at least once.___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives htt

Re: [MBZ] Oh Goody!

Sadly, it might be best if the chair was left open for the indefinite future - until a worthy applicant can be located and persuaded to take it. RB On 05/10/2016 2:53 PM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: In the interest of America, I suggest the office of President be vacated until we hold the elect

Re: [MBZ] OT Latest track

I used to search CL every day or two, 3-4 times a year I'd find something I couldn't pass up, like the $50 like new Husky/Subaru 3650 that needed motor mounts and an air box, looked like somebody dropped it on the ground from 3-4' up, or my best find, a $250 RGV6100 Subaru contractor's generator in

Re: [MBZ] Oh Goody!

On 05/10/2016 2:37 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: The World's most renowned scientist, The Most High, The one who lowers the seas, the one who unites enemies in friendship, the worshiped royal (PIB) highness, Barry the Hussy o bumster, is about to regale the peons with his royal pronounc

Re: [MBZ] Oh Goody!

In the interest of America, I suggest the office of President be vacated until we hold the election. An empty chair would do less harm than the present occupant. and since chairs don't take multi-million dollar vacations.. it would save money.. On Wed, Oct 5, 2016 at 12:45 PM, Andrew Stra

Re: [MBZ] OT Latest track

What part of the use of TP did you not understand? Surely you did not think anyone was suggesting you use sawdust for that purpose? RB On 05/10/2016 2:44 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: So if this happens, what will people do with their housesful of unutilized TP? On Wed, Oct 5, 20

Re: [MBZ] Oh Goody!

You need to adopt Vlado the Poot as your proxy president. On Wed, Oct 5, 2016 at 3:37 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > The World's most renowned scientist, The Most High, The one who lowers the > seas, the one who unites enemies in friendship, the worshiped royal (

Re: [MBZ] OT Latest track

So if this happens, what will people do with their housesful of unutilized TP? On Wed, Oct 5, 2016 at 3:27 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > 5gal bucket, plastic bag, bucket of sawdust > > --R > > > On 10/5/16 2:47 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: > >> On 05/10

[MBZ] Oh Goody!

The World's most renowned scientist, The Most High, The one who lowers the seas, the one who unites enemies in friendship, the worshiped royal (PIB) highness, Barry the Hussy o bumster, is about to regale the peons with his royal pronouncements about the climate! All hail the great one! ___

Re: [MBZ] OT Latest track

5gal bucket, plastic bag, bucket of sawdust --R On 10/5/16 2:47 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: On 05/10/2016 1:41 PM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: Logic attack: Large storms cause damage to public infrastructures.. and flooding... Floods very often cause sewers to backup as the water ta

Re: [MBZ] CRT Monitors

Good idea if you are out in the country and have a way to contain the glass. (tar get practice) The garbage won't pick them up. However, they will pick up plastic, broken glass and odd electronic boards and such. I generally threw the CRT hard into a dumpster. That generally broke em. If

Re: [MBZ] CRT Monitors

On Wed, 5 Oct 2016 13:32:02 -0500 Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: > On 05/10/2016 12:49 PM, archer75--- via Mercedes wrote: > > When I still worked at the lab as sort of a sysadmin, the techs would bring > > me their CRT TV's for repairing. Most just needed tubes, power transistors, > > or fl

Re: [MBZ] CRT Monitors

I had one too, but it took up so much desk space in the small shop, I gave it to Goodwill or a similar store. Yours' is probably a tube-type like mine, and the problem is that they had special tubes rather than standard radio/tv vacuum tubes. The tube filaments were usually the first thing to bu

Re: [MBZ] OT Latest track

Better than lime is a supply of wood chips. Put a layer of wood chips in the bucket, make your deposit, add chips to cover. When the bucket is full dump it in a pile at the edge of the yard making sure it's covered with chips. A year after you make your last deposit put the compost on your flowe

Re: [MBZ] Ideas/Opinions on Hurricane Window Protection

On 05/10/2016 1:49 PM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: The problem with something like this that is permanent is that the government gets involved. Most shutters you see are decorative in nature and would be worthless for protection. There are "storm shutters" as you describe, but they're expensive

Re: [MBZ] Ideas/Opinions on Hurricane Window Protection

The problem with something like this that is permanent is that the government gets involved. Most shutters you see are decorative in nature and would be worthless for protection. There are "storm shutters" as you describe, but they're expensive, custom made, and have to be installed by a licens

Re: [MBZ] OT Latest track

On 05/10/2016 1:41 PM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: Logic attack: Large storms cause damage to public infrastructures.. and flooding... Floods very often cause sewers to backup as the water table rises above the sewer lines and the result is.. YOUR TOILET BACKS UP... Question: You live in a typic

Re: [MBZ] OT Latest track

Logic attack: Large storms cause damage to public infrastructures.. and flooding... Floods very often cause sewers to backup as the water table rises above the sewer lines and the result is.. YOUR TOILET BACKS UP... Question: You live in a typical suburban home with 3 toilets.. all are backed up

Re: [MBZ] Matthew

Looks scary/dire but my meteoro friend says that w/o a warning or even a watch the evacuation may end up looking foolish, or worse The watches are issued in ample time for evacuations to occur... On Wed, Oct 5, 2016 at 2:32 PM, archer75--- via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > htt

[MBZ] Matthew

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Re: [MBZ] CRT Monitors

On 05/10/2016 12:49 PM, archer75--- via Mercedes wrote: When I still worked at the lab as sort of a sysadmin, the techs would bring me their CRT TV's for repairing. Most just needed tubes, power transistors, or flyback transformers, but some were not repairable. I would salvage small parts out

Re: [MBZ] CRT Monitors

Around here even flat panel monitors are near worthless, and a CRT is a liability. The U is selling 17" to 19" flat panels for $3, and the smaller ones for $1, until they mark them down. Some go for a quarter. I am still keeping Sony trinitron CRTs because they are so good. When they die,

Re: [MBZ] OT Latest track

Trust me, we are gonna get whacked. The issue is how bad, not whether. I shall report as I can. I am watching the evac sh*tshow that is going to be peaking soon and I would rather sit here out on the deck during the peak of the storm and take my chances rather than be in that mess. They are

Re: [MBZ] CRT Monitors

I need you to come up here Gerry. I was moving around some stuff to get at my plywood and one of the things was this massive old oscope I bought for $10 just because it is cool. The kid said it did not really work, thought it might be the PS in it. I would love to have it work just for the h

Re: [MBZ] OT Latest track

My local weather guru advises that 1) it's premature to evacuate folks before there is even a posted "watch", and in that regard: 2) Matthew has recently veered sharply to the east, and may head out to sea instead of barreling up the coast toward Floyd/Rich and his TP-hoarding ilk. On Wed, Oct 5,

Re: [MBZ] OT Latest track

yeah, but vanloads? Closets full?Mindless lemmings. They vote (J). I can understand a female picking up one package. but vanloads? that is nuts. Randy Bennell via Mercedes October 5, 2016 at 11:57 AM I suspect the simple answer is that most folks have

Re: [MBZ] CRT Monitors

When I still worked at the lab as sort of a sysadmin, the techs would bring me their CRT TV's for repairing. Most just needed tubes, power transistors, or flyback transformers, but some were not repairable. I would salvage small parts out of them, but the large CRTs were a problem to get rid of.

Re: [MBZ] OT Latest track

I have an observation in this regard: While one might think hurricanes are the better of say, a winter storm, having experienced both I would disagree. Here's why: A winter storm usually comes up quickly and with minimal warning. When you know it's coming you might have all of a day or two to p

Re: [MBZ] OT Latest track

Talk to Mitch. He seems to be the king of finding old generators on CL for a good price. Dan Sent from my iPad > On Oct 5, 2016, at 11:44 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > > I've been thinking about picking up a real Honda generator. Figure this storm > will drive the lemmings out sh

Re: [MBZ] Ideas/Opinions on Hurricane Window Protection

Yup. The 2x2 across the middle would match up with the frame between the panes (they're double hung windows.) Dan Sent from my iPad > On Oct 5, 2016, at 11:08 AM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes > wrote: > > I'd put a 2x2 frame around the inside, as a spacer, and one strip > horizontally across the

Re: [MBZ] OT Latest track

On 05/10/2016 9:28 AM, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: Dunno. I never could figger that out. When there is a big blizzard predicted, people go out and buy vanloads of TP. It must be built into the female psyche somehow. If there is a weather threat, buy all the TP you can. I suspect the

Re: [MBZ] CRT Monitors

Sadly they're basically valueless. Some places will only charge you $5 to get rid of one, often its $10. Might put it on Craigslist and see if somebody wants it.  I bought a 24" Viewsonic a few years ago for just over $100, its been an excellent monitor. -Curt From: archer75--- via Merced

[MBZ] CRT Monitors

Has everyone lost interest in the old CRT monitors? I have a 17" Compaq in the garage which was working well when an LED replaced it. It's very heavy, so shipping cost would be considerable. Gerry --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antiv

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Curley wrote: > ...Before that, the snears catalog or a corn cob worked. print media such as snears catalog is nla. color? - too slick. corn cob - gmo in my bottom? - lets discuss at banned. mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.o

Re: [MBZ] OT Latest track

Mitch wrote: > What's with the TP? if it gets wet, just hang it out to dry. good like new. mao ___ 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/mailm

Re: [MBZ] OT Latest track

I've been thinking about picking up a real Honda generator. Figure this storm will drive the lemmings out shopping even as far north as us. Maybe about December I'll watch Craigslist for one cheap. Can already find one barely used for 25% off, I'm thinking when I find one 50% off I'll nab it. -C

Re: [MBZ] OT Latest track

There is an inverse proportion between the degree of panic and the eventual track of the storm. In other words, more panic means less effects. On Wed, Oct 5, 2016 at 11:34 AM, archer75--- via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > On Wed, 05 Oct 2016 09:28:22 -0500 > Curley McLain via Merced

Re: [MBZ] Sellout

Curley wrote: > ...tired, sick or dead old hag. a new term - women are feral humans. mao ___ 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/lis

Re: [MBZ] OT Latest track

On Wed, 05 Oct 2016 09:28:22 -0500 Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: > Dunno. I never could figger that out. When there is a big blizzard > predicted, people go out and buy vanloads of TP. It must be built into > the female psyche somehow. If there is a weather threat, buy all the TP > you

Re: [MBZ] OT Latest track

> > I have no idea what they do with all of it. Hell, I have no idea what they do with all of it _normally_. We sure seem to buy a lot of the stuff... -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe

Re: [MBZ] Ideas/Opinions on Hurricane Window Protection

I'd put a 2x2 frame around the inside, as a spacer, and one strip horizontally across the middle to serve as a stiffener and a handle for hanging it up inside your window opening. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.co

[MBZ] Improved jet pack flight

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Re: [MBZ] OT Latest track

Well I got called an "AZZ wipe" yesterday for pointing out what our actual hurricane evac route is so maybe that sort of thing is on peoples' little minds. I remember my grandparents stocking up on TP and loading up a closet with it. These were the folks who never had an indoor terlet until m

Re: [MBZ] OT Latest track

Dunno. I never could figger that out. When there is a big blizzard predicted, people go out and buy vanloads of TP. It must be built into the female psyche somehow. If there is a weather threat, buy all the TP you can. One possible explanation might be related to the 70s. After the oel c

Re: [MBZ] OT Latest track

> On October 5, 2016 at 8:48 AM Meade Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Stocked up on TP and seltzer water (stores were devoid of "flat" water) so > we're going to hunker down and wait it out. Unless we don't. What's with the TP? I buy twelve packs of "mega rolls" (supposedly equal to 48 nor

Re: [MBZ] Ideas/Opinions on Hurricane Window Protection

Good point, Jim. This is why I put this out to the group. I would maybe use a furring strip or something to space the plywood out from the window slightly. Of course, if there was a big projectile, it probably wouldn't matter anyway. Thanks! Dan > On Oct 5, 2016, at 1:35 AM, Jim Cathey via M

Re: [MBZ] OT Latest track

Stocked up on TP and seltzer water (stores were devoid of "flat" water) so we're going to hunker down and wait it out. Unless we don't. Forecast has improved a bit overnight, looks like the odds of hurricane force winds are between 10-20% over the next five days, according to NOAA. Odds of tropic