Re: [MBZ] Christmas presents

2017-12-27 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Nice. My twenty 2 is a takedown. I always like the feature, thought I didn't use it much except for cleaning. tyee165 via Mercedes December 27, 2017 at 7:03 PM I was surprised to receive a Ruger 10/22 breakdown ___

Re: [MBZ] Secret message for Randy

2017-12-27 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
It's certainly worked well around here most years, and it seems to be working well this year since no one in my extended family has had a cold other than my son who lives in Orlando, as well as the people I see in public. Orlando is where I caught a severe cold last year which almost turned in

Re: [MBZ] V. Cool '61 Land Rover on BAT

2017-12-27 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Ah yes, the Prince of Darkness! I had one British POS for about 3 months and in that time the prince brought the darkness often! Dwight Giles via Mercedes December 27, 2017 at 6:39 PM I had,a 73 series III and the Lucas electrics killed me for repairs,

Re: [MBZ] Christmas presents

2017-12-27 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
tyee165 wrote: > What did Santa bring y'all? ~~ 2 books on geezers: "There was an old geezer named Caesar", and "The complete geezer guidebook". Geezer Definition: An old man, particularly one who is either cranky or eccentric. Also got

Re: [MBZ] Truck for sale

2017-12-27 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Wed, 27 Dec 2017 14:59:10 -0600 Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: > That yeller paint is EXPENSIVE! Indeed! > > OK Don via Mercedes > > December 27, 2017 at 2:24 PM > > Wow - that's in the aircraft engine (big bore) rebuild price range.

[MBZ] Christmas presents

2017-12-27 Thread tyee165 via Mercedes
I was surprised to receive a Ruger 10/22 breakdown Sent from my Galaxy Tab® A ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Secret message for Randy

2017-12-27 Thread tyee165 via Mercedes
Yes, I had a flu shot as did my wife. Also getting a pneumonia shot next week Sent from my Galaxy Tab® A Original message From: archer75--- via Mercedes Date: 2017-12-27 5:34 PM (GMT-06:00) To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc:

Re: [MBZ] V. Cool '61 Land Rover on BAT

2017-12-27 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
I had,a 73 series III and the Lucas electrics killed me for repairs,until I changed it over to Bosch. I loved it. I used to use it responding to fire calls by going through fields in 3' of snow. It would climb mountains,almost straight up in 4WD low range Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Dec 27,

Re: [MBZ] Christmas presents, now Workbench

2017-12-27 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
It appears the newer ones are better than what I have seen described in the reviews of the older ones. There are a few caveats WRT the drawer spacing and the quality of the screws. If any of you decide to get one I'll be happy to share my experiences on minor issues. The bottom line is that I'm

Re: [MBZ] Secret message for Randy

2017-12-27 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
the flu going around this year was not anticipated by the vaccine people. So, even if you believe, they won't do you much good. Flu shots are unfortunately not much good except for the vaccine industry and the shooters who get paid. archer75--- via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Christmas presents

2017-12-27 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
If I had room, I'd buy one on the deep sale with the 20% coupon I think they are better than a few years ago. Curt Raymond via Mercedes December 27, 2017 at 5:27 PM I've looked at those benches in the past. At first I didn't think much of them but last

Re: [MBZ] Christmas presents

2017-12-27 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I have been looking at some of their folding sawhorses. Are they any good? -D > On Dec 27, 2017, at 6:27 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > > I've looked at those benches in the past. At first I didn't think much of > them but last time I was at HF I happened to

Re: [MBZ] Secret message for Randy

2017-12-27 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
On Wed, 27 Dec 2017 08:57:30 -0600 tyee165 via Mercedes wrote: > Not me unfortunately I caught a cold and as a result am dragging my a** so > not much happening hereMinus 28 c in Winterpeg this morning > RB Does anyone take flu/cold shots up there? Gerry --- This email

Re: [MBZ] Christmas presents

2017-12-27 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
I've looked at those benches in the past. At first I didn't think much of them but last time I was at HF I happened to look at one and it seemed much sturdier than the ones I'd seen in the past. Thinking I might need one... -Curt On Wednesday, December 27, 2017, 5:10:38 PM EST, Greg

Re: [MBZ] Christmas presents

2017-12-27 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
The cushioned ones are heaven... Angie got me a pair of Bombas, also high end and while they're good socks they're not Darn Tough. I judge socks by how they feel the second day. Cheap socks feel really grungy the second day, I hate wearing them. The Bombas were okay, not grungy but I wasn't

Re: [MBZ] Christmas presents

2017-12-27 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
Woodworking workbench (kind of a kit) from Harbor Freight. Will be my all-purpose workbench with removable vises in addition to the built-in tail vise. Some amazing German chocolate cookies from my DIL. Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On

Re: [MBZ] Christmas presents

2017-12-27 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> On December 27, 2017 at 4:47 PM "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" > wrote: > > > I got socks and underwear I gave my dad some Darn Tough snowboarder's socks, heavy cushion with padded shins. He's reached the 'foot ailments' age, with diabetes and poor circulation.

Re: [MBZ] Christmas presents

2017-12-27 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
I got socks and underwear Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 27, 2017, at 3:31 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Some brass jags of different sizes for cleaning my pistols > A couple of pistol rugs > Gift certificates for local gun shop and HF > A couple of shirts and

Re: [MBZ] Christmas presents

2017-12-27 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Agreed. Sometimes a day like that can be quite rejuvenating. Christmas or not, I like quiet days with no one around on occasion. When I was a kid we never had Christmas at home. We always had to go to my uncle’s house where my Mom’s rather large (I had over 20 cousins alone, to give you and

Re: [MBZ] Christmas presents

2017-12-27 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
One of my favorite guns. Dad has one in .32 special and another in 38-55. The latter has a fully octagonal barrel and IIRC a 4 digit serial number. Both are pre-whatever the year was you want them pre, '68? -Curt On Wednesday, December 27, 2017, 4:39:37 PM EST, OK Don via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Christmas presents

2017-12-27 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
New pair of snowpants that are working out great, Buster and I have tested them three times so far. No squirrels though. The cold and snow has changed their schedule I guess. Got a teeny little drone, Angie thought I'd be shooting video with it, it fits in the palm of my hand. She thought all

Re: [MBZ] Christmas presents

2017-12-27 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
The .30-06 is my sons . . . I'm shooting the Win 94 in 30-30. On Wed, Dec 27, 2017 at 3:06 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I thought you were playing with 30-06? > > OK Don via Mercedes >> December 27, 2017 at 3:04 PM >> Bags full

Re: [MBZ] Christmas presents

2017-12-27 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Some brass jags of different sizes for cleaning my pistols A couple of pistol rugs Gift certificates for local gun shop and HF A couple of shirts and socks Hogue wrap-around grip for my 1911 LED fixtures to replace the crappy fluorescent ones in the garage > On Dec 27, 2017, at 3:42 PM, tyee165

Re: [MBZ] Christmas presents

2017-12-27 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
My day was a tale of nothing. No presents, partner visiting her relatives in FL and no interruptions other than a couple phone calls from my son and brother. I roasted some spicy okra that were delicious - like buttah. Also, a great Wizards win over the much despised Celtics at the Boston

Re: [MBZ] Christmas presents

2017-12-27 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
A coupon redeemable for a day at the pick-n-pull! -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On December 27, 2017 3:42:29 PM EST, tyee165 via Mercedes wrote: >What did Santa bring y'all? > > >Sent from my Galaxy Tab® A >___

Re: [MBZ] Christmas presents

2017-12-27 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
I thought you were playing with 30-06? OK Don via Mercedes December 27, 2017 at 3:04 PM Bags full of sand and four different boxes of 30-30 ammo to play with. Oh, and a new voltage regulator for the Cessna. ___

Re: [MBZ] Christmas presents

2017-12-27 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
Bags full of sand and four different boxes of 30-30 ammo to play with. Oh, and a new voltage regulator for the Cessna. On Wed, Dec 27, 2017 at 2:42 PM, tyee165 via Mercedes wrote: > What did Santa bring y'all? > > > Sent from my Galaxy Tab® A >

Re: [MBZ] Christmas presents

2017-12-27 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Gear wrench set (7) and dewalt batteries Books: Black Sheep Squadron The Admirals The Generals The Aviators There are a couple themes there So when spring comes and the weather warms up, I SHOULD be able to get that last bolt into the IP of the 240D! tyee165 via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Truck for sale

2017-12-27 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
That yeller paint is EXPENSIVE! OK Don via Mercedes December 27, 2017 at 2:24 PM Wow - that's in the aircraft engine (big bore) rebuild price range. On Tue, Dec 26, 2017 at 9:09 PM, Craig via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Truck for sale

2017-12-27 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Wed, 27 Dec 2017 09:26:55 -0500 (EST) Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: > > > On December 26, 2017 at 10:09 PM Craig via Mercedes > > wrote: I paid the dealership $39,406.77 for > > the rebuild. > > For the engine or the whole drivetrain?

[MBZ] Christmas presents

2017-12-27 Thread tyee165 via Mercedes
What did Santa bring y'all? Sent from my Galaxy Tab® A ___ 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] Truck for sale

2017-12-27 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Wed, 27 Dec 2017 14:24:29 -0600 OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > Wow - that's in the aircraft engine (big bore) rebuild price range. Yes, the dealer saw me coming ... Craig > On Tue, Dec 26, 2017 at 9:09 PM, Craig via Mercedes > wrote: > > > On

Re: [MBZ] Truck for sale

2017-12-27 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
Wow - that's in the aircraft engine (big bore) rebuild price range. On Tue, Dec 26, 2017 at 9:09 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > On Tue, 26 Dec 2017 20:56:09 -0500 (EST) Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > > CraigInTexas? > > I signed up for eBay

Re: [MBZ] Sourdough

2017-12-27 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
Oh, YES! We have a starter that is over a year old now - all "natural" yeast. We use it for about half the bread, and commercial yeast for the other half. How "natural/wild" the yeast in the starter is is debatable, since we'd baked bread with commercial yeast in the house for five years

Re: [MBZ] Truck for sale

2017-12-27 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Meaning what? On Wed, Dec 27, 2017 at 2:09 PM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: > For accountants it is. > > -D > > > On Dec 27, 2017, at 2:04 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > Is this some sort of cult car? > > > > On Wed, Dec 27,

Re: [MBZ] Truck for sale

2017-12-27 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Uh, no Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 27, 2017, at 1:04 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > Is this some sort of cult car? > > On Wed, Dec 27, 2017 at 12:56 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> >> There was a lot of naysaying

Re: [MBZ] Truck for sale

2017-12-27 Thread Dan--- via Mercedes
For accountants it is. -D > On Dec 27, 2017, at 2:04 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > Is this some sort of cult car? > > On Wed, Dec 27, 2017 at 12:56 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> >> There was a lot of naysaying

Re: [MBZ] Truck for sale

2017-12-27 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Is this some sort of cult car? On Wed, Dec 27, 2017 at 12:56 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > There was a lot of naysaying on a Cruze forum when Attila listed this car > on eBay, but it sold for the buy it now price in a few days. (Ati is in > Andrew's neck of the

Re: [MBZ] Merry Christmas now environmental awareness.

2017-12-27 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Like Tom Selleck? Jon Voigt? On Wed, Dec 27, 2017 at 12:33 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Every actor in hollyweird (Or is it Hollypervert?) in NY or Lost angeles; > Every musician with (J) leanings, Every (J) politician and anyone else who > believes they have

Re: [MBZ] Truck for sale

2017-12-27 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
There was a lot of naysaying on a Cruze forum when Attila listed this car on eBay, but it sold for the buy it now price in a few days. (Ati is in Andrew's neck of the woods, and he delivered it to Kansas for the buyer) https://www.ebay.com/itm/152833725294

Re: [MBZ] Merry Christmas now environmental awareness.

2017-12-27 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Every actor in hollyweird (Or is it Hollypervert?) in NY or Lost angeles; Every musician with (J) leanings, Every (J) politician and anyone else who believes they have power and or money and (J) affiliation wants to lecture the rest of us about what to drive, how much TP to use, global

Re: [MBZ] Merry Christmas now environmental awareness.

2017-12-27 Thread Dimitri via Mercedes
Right. They are raping Africa and poisoning under age children in the lithium mines and somehow Trump supporters are racist. They just make me want to throw up. Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 27, 2017, at 11:50 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > > Its the

Re: [MBZ] V. Cool '61 Land Rover on BAT

2017-12-27 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
I saw a surprising number of Rovers around Doral (Miami suburb) last week. I was teaching at Univision and found it interesting that I couldn't guess the driver of most cars. I'd sit out front waiting for class to start and be surprised who jumped out of what. A Defender pulled up and it was an

Re: [MBZ] Merry Christmas now environmental awareness.

2017-12-27 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Its the hypocrisy, like the pious Prius (say it with a long I like the brits do) drivers who sneer at my Jetta while driving an environmental disaster. Only if you can ignore the raping of Africa for lithium can the Prius be green. The enviro-weenies just want to be able to tell others what to

Re: [MBZ] Secret message for Randy

2017-12-27 Thread tyee165 via Mercedes
Not me unfortunately I caught a cold and as a result am dragging my a** so not much happening hereMinus 28 c in Winterpeg this morning RB Sent from my Galaxy Tab® A Original message From: Curley McLain via Mercedes Date: 2017-12-26 7:12 PM (GMT-06:00)

[MBZ] V. Cool '61 Land Rover on BAT

2017-12-27 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
These are wonderfully durable and simple to maintain (assuming parts are still around). I drove them in Fiji and loved to practice clutch-less shifting on them. Wonder how high it will go...

Re: [MBZ] Truck for sale

2017-12-27 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> On December 26, 2017 at 10:09 PM Craig via Mercedes > wrote: > I paid the dealership $39,406.77 for the rebuild. For the engine or the whole drivetrain? If you can add more pics to the listing, put up the rebuild invoice. Mitch.

Re: [MBZ] Jaime car!

2017-12-27 Thread Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes
That thing is pretty stripped... the price is near scrap, at least Rustier than a lot of NJ cars, unfortunately. On Wed, Dec 27, 2017 at 12:14 AM, Curley McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > good 108 rolling chassis to start with. Transfer interior and drive train > from NJ

Re: [MBZ] Truck for sale

2017-12-27 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
fmiser wrote: > > > https://www.ebay.com/itm/-/302579536655?ssPageName=ADME:L:LCA:MOTORS:1123 > > Nice truck! > > Thank you, Philip. > > > 40,000 lb tandems is a bonus and allows for over-weight hauling. > > 13 speed transmission is an odd mate for the tandems, though... > fmiser > help me