Re: [MBZ] The groundhog is long gone - what about skunks?

> Craig wrote: > http://users.humboldt.edu/wfwood/livingwskunks.html > > Examples of coexisting with wild skunks and how > to make them move to a new home. Thanks Craig! ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/

Re: [MBZ] The groundhog is long gone - what about skunks?

Play loud rock music on a boombox and they will vacate the premises. On Mon, Aug 28, 2017 at 11:09 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > On Mon, 28 Aug 2017 19:22:27 -0400 (EDT) Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > > > > > On August 28, 2017 at 7:15 PM Craig via Mercedes > > > wrote: diethylmercapt

Re: [MBZ] Double your money on BAT

534 feurrot? http://www.automotivetouchup.com/touch-up-paint/mercedes-benz/1985/all-models/ On Mon, Aug 28, 2017 at 8:21 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Need sunglasses for that Sienna red. > > Dwight Giles Jr. > Wickford RI > > On Aug 28, 2017 7:57 PM, "Kaleb C.

Re: [MBZ] 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL $1500

Now if I could only find that title... and remember when it was parked... On Mon, Aug 28, 2017 at 7:46 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL > http://lawton.craigslist.org/cto/d/1968-mercedes-benz-300- > sel/6282711444.html > > via cP

Re: [MBZ] The groundhog is long gone - what about skunks?

On Mon, 28 Aug 2017 19:22:27 -0400 (EDT) Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: > > > On August 28, 2017 at 7:15 PM Craig via Mercedes > > wrote: diethylmercaptan > > Is that something like the stink tracer they put in propane? I forget what they put in propane; maybe I'm remembering that name. Any

Re: [MBZ] 1974 450SE on BAT

450SE from 1973 - 74. Not the 280SE or later 116s which had crappier interiors. On Mon, Aug 28, 2017 at 6:10 PM, Dimitri via Mercedes wrote: > Wait a minute. I thought you never liked the W116! > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Aug 27, 2017, at 10:56 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < > merced

Re: [MBZ] The groundhog is long gone - what about skunks?

> > fmiser wrote: > > > > Anyone know if a skunk will spray if I shoot it in the head? > Curt wrote: > > Yes they will. My dad had the plan "shoot 'em in the head, they > won't even twitch" and he was right. It took about 5 minutes for > that stink to permeate and weeks for it to go away... > Appa

Re: [MBZ] Paging Lt Col Strickland

Attaboy !! Thanks for checking in. On Mon, Aug 28, 2017 at 4:00 PM, WILTON via Mercedes wrote: > Yep, I'm here. 'Been lurking. Lotsa watching TX weather and dozing > recently, too. > > Wilt > > - Original Message - From: "Mitch Haley via Mercedes" < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> > To: "Mer

Re: [MBZ] The groundhog is long gone - what about skunks?

> > using acetylene gas (from carbide) Acetylene is _hugely_ explosive. One spark, even by a kicked rock, and you've made a trench across the road. Not Recommended. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/

Re: [MBZ] OT; Trip up I-95

Nothing out there, you need to cut over the Charleston on 17, Rich and I will meet you at Berthas. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On August 28, 2017 8:01:29 PM EDT, MG via Mercedes wrote: >Anyone know of a good place to eat near I-95 in South Carolina? >Heading up to NY in a co

Re: [MBZ] Double your money on BAT

Need sunglasses for that Sienna red. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Aug 28, 2017 7:57 PM, "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300D Turbo Diesel > https://tulsa.craigslist.org/cto/d/1985-mercedes-benz-300d- > turbo/6282767368.html > > via cP

Re: [MBZ] The groundhog is long gone - what about skunks?

Trap them in a live trap. Sneak up on it with a blanket to cover the trap. Take them elsewhere or drown them. No smell.  BTW, possum ‎and skunk are known to  co-habitate.  Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archiv

[MBZ] OT; Trip up I-95

Anyone know of a good place to eat near I-95 in South Carolina? Heading up to NY in a couple of weeks. wanted to stop there foe lunch and then somewhere below Richmond for supper so any recommendations for supper there would help also. BBQ is always good but anything that isn't totally gross wi

[MBZ] Double your money on BAT

1985 Mercedes-Benz 300D Turbo Diesel https://tulsa.craigslist.org/cto/d/1985-mercedes-benz-300d-turbo/6282767368.html via cPro for Craigslist iOS: http://tinyurl.com/cPro-iApp Android: http://tinyurl.com/cPro-App Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.

[MBZ] 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL $1500

1968 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL http://lawton.craigslist.org/cto/d/1968-mercedes-benz-300-sel/6282711444.html via cPro for Craigslist iOS: http://tinyurl.com/cPro-iApp Android: http://tinyurl.com/cPro-App Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To searc

Re: [MBZ] The groundhog is long gone - what about skunks?

> On August 28, 2017 at 7:15 PM Craig via Mercedes > wrote: > diethylmercaptan Is that something like the stink tracer they put in propane? Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or chang

Re: [MBZ] The groundhog is long gone - what about skunks?

On Mon, 28 Aug 2017 15:33:52 -0700 G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > Skunk spray nozzle is located as part of the anal gland group... > apparently, getting shot in the head causes sphincter contraction, thus > spray. > > There is no clean method for dispatch of a skunk Suggest you > procure a fla

Re: [MBZ] I need a groundhog recipe

On Sun, 27 Aug 2017 23:39:46 -0400 archer75--- via Mercedes wrote: > You first got to determine if he's a Republican or Democratic groundhog > since everything in the Washington area is either Republican or > Democratic. If he's a Republican groundhog, you can catch him, take him > out in the woo

Re: [MBZ] Paging Lt Col Strickland

Yep, I'm here. 'Been lurking. Lotsa watching TX weather and dozing recently, too. Wilt - Original Message - From: "Mitch Haley via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes List" Cc: "Mitch Haley" Sent: Monday, August 28, 2017 2:18 PM Subject: [MBZ] Paging Lt Col Strickland Hey Wilton, are you

Re: [MBZ] The groundhog is long gone - what about skunks?

Skunk spray nozzle is located as part of the anal gland group... apparently, getting shot in the heat causes sphincter contraction, thus spray. There is no clean method for dispatch of a skunk Suggest you procure a flame thrower.. mount flame thrower on a metal plate that fits one end of the c

Re: [MBZ] The groundhog is long gone - what about skunks?

Our Golden Retriever retrieved a baby skunk- I had hoped that baby skunks didn't yet spray. Wrongo. Sprayed down his throat. I think skunks are built like,124 A.C.. spray comes first & build skunk around it. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Aug 28, 2017 6:23 PM, "Curt Raymond via Mercedes" wrote:

Re: [MBZ] The groundhog is long gone - what about skunks?

Yes they will. My dad had the plan "shoot 'em in the head, they won't even twitch" and he was right. It took about 5 minutes for that stink to permeate and weeks for it to go away... Apparently they're holding it in. -Curt From: fmiser via Mercedes To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: fmiser Sen

Re: [MBZ] OT Here's your movie list

I've seen 27 but there are a couple in there I don't think are comedies. Pulp Fiction for instance... -Curt From: Meade Dillon via Mercedes To: Mercedes Cc: Meade Dillon Sent: Monday, August 28, 2017, 4:57:56 PM EDTSubject: [MBZ] OT Here's your movie list *http://www.bbc.com/culture/story/201

Re: [MBZ] 1974 450SE on BAT

Wait a minute. I thought you never liked the W116! Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 27, 2017, at 10:56 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > I always wanted one of these but even 25 years ago they were already > cr*pped out. This one is by far the best example I've ever seen. Wonder >

[MBZ] The groundhog is long gone - what about skunks?

It appears a group of at least 4 skunks have moved into the culvert at the end of the drive. Anyone know if a skunk will spray if I shoot it in the head? I thought about blocking both ends of the culvert and using acetylene gas (from carbide) or gasoline engine exhaust to kill them. But then I h

Re: [MBZ] I need a groundhog recipe

Young daughters cat was death on blue jays. When he went outside they would swoop and peck at him. He'd stop and roll over on his back. When the blue jays swooped he would grab at them and snag them once in a while. Then he would bring the dead jay into the house and lay it at my wifes feet. Thi

Re: [MBZ] 1974 450SE on BAT

$5900 seems fairly reasonable. Not "I should buy that for a nicer donor body for my 300SD" cheap, but still very reasonable for a nice looking 40 year old car. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To U

[MBZ] OT Here's your movie list

*http://www.bbc.com/culture/story/20170821-the-100-greatest-comedies-of-all-time * *I've seen some, but not nearly all of these.* - Max Charleston SC ___ http://www.okie

Re: [MBZ] I need a groundhog recipe

On 28/08/2017 2:09 PM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: We were always believers in letting the wild stuff be wild - that way it was never worried about coming around. We never shot or trapped anything around there but moles, and that was only when they tore up the yard. I have always believed tha

Re: [MBZ] I need a groundhog recipe

We were always believers in letting the wild stuff be wild - that way it was never worried about coming around. We never shot or trapped anything around there but moles, and that was only when they tore up the yard. I have always believed that if something such as deer didn't shoot at me, I di

Re: [MBZ] I need a groundhog recipe

The back yard is fenced so no neighbors can get in. On Mon, Aug 28, 2017 at 2:37 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > On 28/08/2017 1:33 PM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: > >> Like my childhood tomcat. He had a crow that followed him around >> everywhere he went. We susp

Re: [MBZ] I need a groundhog recipe

On 28/08/2017 1:33 PM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: Like my childhood tomcat. He had a crow that followed him around everywhere he went. We suspected that Purrkins had messed with the crow or its nest at one time. We referred to it as the "bitch bird", as it would shadow him from high in the tr

Re: [MBZ] I need a groundhog recipe

Like my childhood tomcat. He had a crow that followed him around everywhere he went. We suspected that Purrkins had messed with the crow or its nest at one time. We referred to it as the "bitch bird", as it would shadow him from high in the trees, cawing and making noises the whole time. You

Re: [MBZ] I need a groundhog recipe

This morning, I found the strawberry had been removed from the trap and set just in front of it. My groundhog must belong to Mensa. That sounds more like your neighbor is messing with you. Maybe the neighbor does not like traps. RB ___ http://www.okieb

Re: [MBZ] Mars

Interesting question. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 28, 2017, at 12:40 PM, G Mann via Mercedes > wrote: > > Pressing question... How do I transport my Mercedes collection to Mars and > why would I? > > It's my observation there are a number of groups of people on the planet > Earth that are s

Re: [MBZ] I need a groundhog recipe

Yeah, I don't know whether to laugh or cry. On Mon, Aug 28, 2017 at 2:14 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > On August 28, 2017 at 11:41 AM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > This morning, I found the strawberry had been removed f

[MBZ] Paging Lt Col Strickland

Hey Wilton, are you OK? You've been kind of quiet lately. Mitch. ___ 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] I need a groundhog recipe

> On August 28, 2017 at 11:41 AM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > This morning, I found the strawberry had been removed from the trap and set > just in front of it. My groundhog must belong to Mensa. He's taunting you. Like the squirrel who used to sit on the trash can and twitch

Re: [MBZ] I need a groundhog recipe

You're the one who asked for a recipe - - that doesn't sound non-lethal. I guess he doesn't like strawberries. Try okra leaves or pods. On Mon, Aug 28, 2017 at 10:41 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I could be wrong, but none of those solutions sounded particul

Re: [MBZ] I need a groundhog recipe

I don't think he'll taste good after that treatment - - hence the trashcan full of water recommendation I made earlier. On Sun, Aug 27, 2017 at 9:42 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Once in the trap, assuming you've got access to a car with a gasoline > engine: Put t

Re: [MBZ] OT: Kirby vacuum

What? I can't hear you over the vacuum! On Mon, Aug 28, 2017 at 1:33 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Compared to a Hoover Windtunnel, it is quieter. Compared to my shop vac, > it is quieter. > > - > Max > Charleston SC > > On Mon, Aug 28, 2017 at 12:4

Re: [MBZ] Mars

Pressing question... How do I transport my Mercedes collection to Mars and why would I? It's my observation there are a number of groups of people on the planet Earth that are so unhappy, they would serve others best by forming a colony on Mars. Perhaps, that is the why? Wonder what a "Mars Mayb

Re: [MBZ] OT: Kirby vacuum

Compared to a Hoover Windtunnel, it is quieter. Compared to my shop vac, it is quieter. - Max Charleston SC On Mon, Aug 28, 2017 at 12:40 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I heard that Dysons were really LOUD. True? > > ___

Re: [MBZ] Kaleb Car?

Holy crap somebody needs to jump on that. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 28, 2017, at 12:43 AM, clay monroe via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/cto/d/1995-mercedes-benz/6252063982.html > > It might be nicely paired with an SLC for the engine swap. Cool car for > under

Re: [MBZ] OT: Kirby vacuum

I heard that Dysons were really LOUD. True? On Mon, Aug 28, 2017 at 12:35 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: > This is like saying your Chevy Spark is pretty nice compared to a nice > Mercedes. They've both got the same purpose but are not the same thing. > Kirby makes a superior product to anything you c

Re: [MBZ] OT: Kirby vacuum

This is like saying your Chevy Spark is pretty nice compared to a nice Mercedes. They've both got the same purpose but are not the same thing. Kirby makes a superior product to anything you can buy outside of a vacuum specialty store. I'd have bought the Kirby if we didn't already have central v

Re: [MBZ] OT: Kirby vacuum

We bought a Dyson Ball vacuum a couple years ago, so far it is holding up well, although the plastic construction seems quite flimsy to me. It is quieter, uses less power, and is easier to move around than the Hoover windtunnel it replaced, and it does seem to pick up more dirt. Personally I thin

Re: [MBZ] You know it's hurricane season...

It's and electro-cab (cabriolet for short). On Mon, Aug 28, 2017 at 12:14 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > On 28/08/2017 9:14 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: > >> ...when you see Wilton heading for higher ground. >> >> >> ___

Re: [MBZ] OT: Kirby vacuum

We have two Orecks that are pretty nice, trouble free and light weight (upright and slung canister). On Mon, Aug 28, 2017 at 12:12 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I knew a girl once we called Hoover > > --R > Sent from iPhone > > > On Aug 28, 2017, at 11:02 AM

Re: [MBZ] Kaleb Car?

Combustion leak or fuel leak?? On Mon, Aug 28, 2017 at 10:04 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > "Starts, runs, drives but has combustion leak on cylinder #6" > > Translation: "The attempt at changing the glow plugs failed, now #6 is > messed up, buy this screwed-up ca

Re: [MBZ] You know it's hurricane season...

On 28/08/2017 9:14 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: ...when you see Wilton heading for higher ground. ___ Those electric cars keep getting smaller and smaller. RB ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives ht

Re: [MBZ] OT: Kirby vacuum

I knew a girl once we called Hoover --R Sent from iPhone > On Aug 28, 2017, at 11:02 AM, MG via Mercedes wrote: > > I'll look that up. sounds like a really neat thing to have just because. > > MG > > Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: >> My Mom had a Hoover “Constellation” when I was a little kid

Re: [MBZ] OT: Kirby vacuum

I'll look that up. sounds like a really neat thing to have just because. MG Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: My Mom had a Hoover “Constellation” when I was a little kid. The hovercraft effect on that was pretty cool, and a really smart engineering aspect I thought, too. -D On Aug 27, 2017

Re: [MBZ] OT: Kirby vacuum

Yeah I did have that higher at first but it didn't seem to do as good a job so I dropped it to the deck and it worked better. I think I have to get a new beater brush head. The one on there looks to be a bit on the worn side. That would make a difference also. Too bad Gramma didn't send it to g

Re: [MBZ] OT: Kirby vacuum

Do you know if they all come with all the extras? This one seems to be missing the butler attachment, that grinder and supper Dremel tool. If they do then probably one of my BIL go it a long time ago. MG Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: Back in the day, buying the Kirby was almost like a right

Re: [MBZ] I need a groundhog recipe

Max wrote: > ...Tie garbage bag over the end of the exhaust pipe. Oh - terrible memory. Me doing similar with kitty at Drennan ElPasoCounty in front of my young son. Not in garbage bag, but I mistakenly ran over his kitty. I go cry now. tin.man ___ http://ww

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes-Maybach 6 Cabriolet

Max wrote: > I love it! Maybach? You really have gone to dark side. Banned for you! - ListMom? tin.man ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.

Re: [MBZ] Mars

Greg wrote: > At least we're talking about it. Just like we're talking about my new Maybach. NOT! Put your bong away, please - this is okiebenz. tin.man ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or cha

Re: [MBZ] I need a groundhog recipe

I could be wrong, but none of those solutions sounded particularly non-lethal. This morning, I found the strawberry had been removed from the trap and set just in front of it. My groundhog must belong to Mensa. On Mon, Aug 28, 2017 at 7:38 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: > When I lived in WI th

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes-Maybach 6 Cabriolet

It's a blob. Nothing about it says speed, performance, or Maybach engineering. Gerry ~~~ G Mann wrote: > There is so much I don't like about that car, besides the price tag.. I'm > truly insulted. > > Hard to explain.. I don't like it... it's "off ba

[MBZ] You know it's hurricane season...

...when you see Wilton heading for higher ground.___ 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] Kaleb Car?

"Starts, runs, drives but has combustion leak on cylinder #6" Translation: "The attempt at changing the glow plugs failed, now #6 is messed up, buy this screwed-up car and replace the head." Definitely looks like a nice basis for a project if the car is rust free and has been kept up, but probabl

Re: [MBZ] I need a groundhog recipe

When I lived in WI there were still a number of mink ranchers around the plant where I worked. They had a wooden box on the back of a four wheeler with the exhaust plumbed through it that they rode around the property. When it was time to "harvest" the mink, they drove up to the pens, took them

Re: [MBZ] I need a groundhog recipe

Roast marmot! Aren't you supposed to skin em before you cook em? Mitch > On August 27, 2017 at 10:42 PM Max Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Once in the trap, assuming you've got access to a car with a gasoline engine: > Put trap with animal in to a large garbage bag. Tie garbage bag over