Re: [MBZ] (SPAM?) Re: OT - A/V Receiver

I didn't realize that 50% was a rule, but the last system I bought it worked out that way - a Denon DN-A7100 and a pair of JBL 4328's. My neighbors didn't care for the system, but I loved being able to work in their yard and hear my music. On Fri, Jul 13, 2012 at 10:00 PM, Jim Cathey wrote: > I

Re: [MBZ] (SPAM?) Re: OT - A/V Receiver

I didn't realize that 50% was a rule, but the last system I bought it worked out that way - a Denon DN-A7100 and a pair of JBL 4328's. It was the rule of thumb in the early 80's when I was buying my first real stereo. Transducers are the most difficult thing to get right, so if you were startin

Re: [MBZ] (SPAM?) Re: OT - A/V Receiver

What's wrong with Sony? Sent from my iPhone On Jul 13, 2012, at 11:00 PM, Jim Cathey wrote: >> I have a pretty good receiver (Sony) but my speakers are from the late '90s. >> I think I am not getting full benefit of my receiver. Any good cheap >> decent speaker packages out there? > > Used

Re: [MBZ] (SPAM?) Re: OT - A/V Receiver

What's wrong with Sony? Lousy menus, confusing controls, borderline specs, poor reliability. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] (SPAM?) Re: OT - A/V Receiver

Bought a rear projection TV from them some years back. Poor design that experienced failures on an annual basis. Got tired of it being fixed after the fourth year (luckily I had a five year warranty) and took them to small claims to recover costs. They wanted to give me another one (same model

Re: [MBZ] (SPAM?) Re: OT - A/V Receiver

This is an ideal Craigslist item. For the most part, you can find good speaker deals on CL and save some serious coin. I have a pair of TimeFrames that act as my front channel speakers. Nothing for rears, yet. The TFs cost me a whopping $100. Dan Sent from my iPad On Jul 14, 2012, at 12:09 A

Re: [MBZ] (SPAM?) Re: OT - A/V Receiver

My family's first Sony experience was a little radio/tape unit in the 70's. Broke a couple of times, was fixed under warrantee. I noticed that the tape's erase head was just a permanent magnet. So much for the 'good' Sony rep that was why Dad bought it in the first place. I was given an older So

Re: [MBZ] (SPAM?) Re: OT - A/V Receiver

What's wrong with Sony? Sent from my iPhone in my 72 220D Sony: Rhymes with baloney. I only owned one sony audio product. A dual tape cassette deck, bought in 1972. It ate every low quality tape. It ate the highest quality tapes frequently. Only the best Maxcel tapes worked most of the

Re: [MBZ] (SPAM?) Re: OT - A/V Receiver

cedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Dan Penoff Sent: Saturday, July 14, 2012 9:32 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] (SPAM?) Re: OT - A/V Receiver Bought a rear projection TV from them some years back. Poor design that experienced failures on

Re: [MBZ] (SPAM?) Re: OT - A/V Receiver

Jim Cathey writes: >> What's wrong with Sony? > > Lousy menus Menus??? Gawd it has been a while since I looked at audio gear. What's wrong with knobs and switches. Allan -- 1983 300D 1979 300SD ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to w

Re: [MBZ] (SPAM?) Re: OT - A/V Receiver

Back in the 90s I flew to London on BA, business class, and they gave me a $500 Amex gift card. (Work let us keep our FF benefits and such) I bought a Sony rcvr with that money, and a pair of dipole Boston Acoustics speakers for back channels to go with my large Advents. That Sony receiver b

Re: [MBZ] (SPAM?) Re: OT Quotes with comment

I remember that car [Kadett] well, as it was so poorly built and "tin cannish" it wasn't funny. My HS math teacher had a Kadett. (Logging town, "B" school, you can imagine the pay grade.) She lived with her parents, and I think the Kadett was well-used by that time. Not much of a car, is wh

Re: [MBZ] (SPAM?) Re: OT Quotes with comment

The one thing that really sticks in my memory was the shifter on that car. As I seem to recall (and remember that this is the memory of someone who was in their early childhood at the time) it seemed like it was really, really long. Dan On Nov 11, 2012, at 11:59 AM, Jim Cathey wrote: >> I re

Re: [MBZ] (SPAM?) Re: OT Quotes with comment

My cousin had one of those things back when, it was like his first "new" car after a Valiant with push-button shifter for the auto box. He thrashed the *** out of the thing. He really wanted the Opel GT but could only afford the Kadett but he would slam powershifts on it. I remember riding w

Re: [MBZ] (SPAM?) Re: OT Quotes with comment

In Europe, the Opel line has a reputation similar to the Yugo here. I drove an Opel Manta in the 70's. Okay car but a bit tinny. It had fuel injection a full decade before it became popular with US automakers. There was a joke in Germany - Why do Opel owners keep a bale of straw in the back seat?

Re: [MBZ] (SPAM?) Re: was] 240V now Generators

Your Italian grinder is 50 cycle.. your USA power is 60 cycle it won't be happy. If it's a universal motor (AC/DC), the common brushed loud-as-hell blender type motor, it won't care a bit. If it's an induction motor, quiet humming like a fan motor, it'll choke and die. -- Jim _

Re: [MBZ] [ SPAM ] Re: Barum Tars (and Goferem)

Disappointingly small no. of reviews for quite possibly the BEST tire on the planet - Chinese-made GOFORMs On Mon, Aug 29, 2016 at 12:10 AM, archer75--- via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > This site has a long list of tire reviews; some I've never heard of. Some > possibly not availabl

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** Re: Stubborn w123 electrical glitch

Not currently being utilized so the new crop has a reduced number of rare elements, e.,g, zero felinactinium. On Sat, Sep 15, 2018 at 2:33 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Is the merde del gato also organic? > > --FT > > > On 9/15/18 1:50 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via M

[MBZ] ***SPAM*** Re: RE: OT: Social Justice LINUX?

Same arrangement in my family. Violence only when defending yourself against an aggressor. A similar situation with my youngest son when he was in 7th grade. He was a good academic student and never caused any trouble during his middle school tenure. A known bully confronted him over somethin

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: OT: Social Justice LINUX?

Yep! I told #1 son essentially the same. Even when I was in grade school, the attacked was punished the same as the attacker. I never had to bust many, but one i busted was so stupid he came back for more a couple years later at Scout camp. No teachers there I told #1 son that if he

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** Re: OT: Sunspot Solar Observatory

> On September 20, 2018 at 12:05 PM fmiser via Mercedes > wrote: > It wasn't until the end that it was clear it was a very short term > closure. I was about to complain that a tax-supported facility > was being permanently shut-down by the actions of a janitor. And the doofus made threats whe

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** Re: OT: Sunspot Solar Observatory

On Thu, 20 Sep 2018 12:33:42 -0400 (EDT) Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: > Until I read about the threats this morning I was very confused at the > lockdown and the secrecy. Actually I'm still confused about the > secrecy, seems like they could have easily said that an employee made > threats of

[MBZ] ***SPAM*** Re: ***SPAM*** Re: OT - .22 Rifles

I think potentially deadly (if misused) drugs should be free, at taxpayer expense. So long as you are 'on the rez', so to speak. I.e., Coventry. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or cha

[MBZ] ***SPAM*** Re: Horrible Hobo attack last night

Sounds about right. King street has become a haven for the bums when the panhandling ordinance was struck down ("free speech"). Most of them appear to be psychotic or illegal drug users or both. --R On 10/1/18 7:21 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: Clay, Sounds like well past this point,

[MBZ] ***SPAM*** Re: ***SPAM*** Re: OT: Boots update

Breathing is deadly. After you breath for a few decades, most everyone dies, thus the cause of death is excessive breathing... Modern logic in action especially, in the State of California. On Sun, Oct 28, 2018 at 6:25 PM OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > Anything in excess is toxic. The question

[MBZ] ***SPAM*** Re: A Heartwarming Tale For Dimitri

I was just thinking that Andrew should go all in with the global warming and put up a big wind generator on a 300' tower in his backyard.   Since all his neighbors are of the same "global warming" persuasion they would also like a tower and windmill in their backyard also, so they can charge th

[MBZ] ***SPAM*** Re: What happened to this thing?

Went through a game park and the giraffe took a bite out of the dashboard. On Tue, Apr 16, 2019 at 11:21 PM G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > The air did not blow cold, based on condition of the dash. > > < > https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_

[MBZ] ***SPAM*** Re: I Want This Soooo Badly

It's got your name all voer it. Your current finnie needs a garage mate - they will take care of each other. On Fri, Apr 19, 2019 at 2:26 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > https://www.ebay.com/itm/1967-Mercedes-Benz-200-Series-/264289371400?_trksid=p2385738.m4383.l42

[MBZ] ***SPAM*** Re: I Want This Soooo Badly

I have never seen a lime green interior before. Ask the seller to list ALL flaws and what it would take to bring it up toi concours condition On Fri, Apr 19, 2019 at 2:44 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I threw a bid on it but I’m sure I’ll get outbid. Hasn’t reached

[MBZ] ***SPAM*** Re: Cool Finnie Testing/Rallye Video

around 4:30, it is not a fin car.  Look at the round speedo.    AND they need to "Stop the car Robert, and straighten the star!" Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote on 4/20/19 5:37 AM: https://youtu.be/yjMNidy2EIU -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search lis

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** Re: ***SPAM*** HF trickle charger

Suggestion: [One I'm using on multiple cars and trucks] Buy a quality battery disconnect switch [boats use them often] and install the switch on the ground cable. When you park the car for more than a day, turn the disconnect key on the switch and that stops all draws from nanny devices, thus prese

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** Re: ***SPAM*** HF trickle charger

We do that on the groomers too, works real well. Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Sat, Apr 20, 2019 at 4:52 PM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: Suggestion: [One I'm using on multiple cars and trucks] Buy a quality battery disconnect switch [boats use them often] and install the switch o

[MBZ] ***SPAM*** Re: An Article For Earth Day

Yabu. Methane is cleaner. you know... the primary component of. er... cow farts. yup cow farts, like AOC and the "Green New Deal" wants to outlaw. Back to driving my Clean Mercedes Diesels.

[MBZ] ***SPAM*** Re: An Article For Earth Day

I have always thought that. Electricity form Coal.Right Dwight E. Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Mon, Apr 22, 2019 at 12:19 PM Rick Knoble via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > https://www.zerohedge.com/news/2019-04-21/new-study-shocks-electric-cars-considerably-worse-climate-diesel-cars >

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** Re: ***SPAM*** HF trickle charger

> On April 20, 2019 at 4:27 PM Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > > The ones I have are allegedly regulated to 13.4v. I'd be happier with 13 or > 13.2. > Either my voltmeter is broken, or they can go well above 13.4v. When we were talking about this last weekend I put my newest one on a

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: ***SPAM*** OT: "Signal" App

It’s for text messaging, so I’m not sure how it would benefit you for online purchases. And yes, it’s an excellent choice for users that want to keep their text messaging encrypted if they’re not using iMessage (Apple) or another encrypted messaging app. It’s not terribly useful as the person on

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: ***SPAM*** OT: "Signal" App

Almost correct - Signal only sends info to other signal apps/users. It's not just encrypted SMS. It's the securer alternative to WhatsApp. On Wed, May 29, 2019 at 7:51 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > It’s for text messaging, so I’m not sure how it would benefit you fo

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: ***SPAM*** OT: "Signal" App

True, and maybe I’m being too simplistic. The point being that is if you correspond with anyone who does not use the app, your communications will not be encrypted. So unless you can get everyone you know on board with Signal, you’re sending and receiving unencrypted SMS messages (unless you’re

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: ***SPAM*** OT: "Signal" App

Alphabet/Google reads all my text messages, that is troubling. They've already got a ton of other info, and info is power, so denying them some of my info is better than denying them none. In my opinion, this reason alone is sufficient to encourage all my friends and family to switch over to Sign

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: ***SPAM*** OT: "Signal" App

Have you bothered to go into your Google account and minimize the data they can collect? Using Activity Controls and Ad Settings can cut down significantly on the data they have access to. After that you use their Takeout tool to download your data history and clean that out, too. There are oth

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: ***SPAM*** OT: "Signal" App

Yes, but haven't figured out how to stop the text message issue yet. I've also got other email accounts with another email provider to compartmentalize. - Max Charleston SC On Thu, May 30, 2019 at 8:14 AM Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: > Have you bothered to go into your Google account

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: ***SPAM*** OT: "Signal" App

>Alphabet/Google reads all my text messages, that is troubling Facebook collects a ton of data also. Even if you don't have an account with them. It is speculated FB, and perhaps others can listen to conversations, even when the app is not open. True? I don't know. I use FB on a Firefox mobile

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: ***SPAM*** OT: "Signal" App

On Thu, 30 May 2019 16:50:52 + Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: > >Alphabet/Google reads all my text messages, that is troubling > > Facebook collects a ton of data also. Even if you don't have an account > with them. It is speculated FB, and perhaps others can listen to > conversations, even

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: ***SPAM*** OT: "Signal" App

>Do smartphones have anything like a hosts file? I would think they do. I suppose a device would have to be "rooted" for access. Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery opt

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: ***SPAM*** OT: "Signal" App

iPhones have a SQL database in which everything is stored.  One can access this database and see what is in there, what's been stored, etc. --FT (not that I would actually have experience in that regard...) On 5/30/19 2:52 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: Do smartphones have anything like a

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: ***SPAM*** OT: "Signal" App

> Rick wrote: > Facebook collects a ton of data also. Even if you don't have an > account with them. Yup. And more and accurate data when you do have an account. > It is speculated FB, and perhaps others can listen to > conversations, even when the app is not open. True? It's possible. I don'

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: ***SPAM*** OT: "Signal" App

SQLite to be exact. You can download a special browser to look at the databases if you have access to the phone. If you don’t, this data is no more available to anyone than the phone’s owner. That is, you would have to crack the phone’s passcode to view the databases. -D > On May 30, 2019, a

[MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: ***SPAM*** MB SUV Carfax Please?

What are places to look for rust on these? Greg In the PNW, where cars mold, not rust. -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes Sent: Friday, May 31, 2019 10:18 AM To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' Cc: Greg Fiorentin

[MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: ***SPAM*** MB SUV Carfax Please?

The GLK is nixed, I'd still like the carfax on the ML pls. Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes Sent: Friday, May 31, 2019 10:18 AM To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' Cc: Greg Fiorentino Subject: [MBZ] ***SPAM

[MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: ***SPAM*** OT: Resolute Desk Trivia

Thanks Scott. There are other reproductions of the desk. There's one in a museum (?) in Italy, where HRC spent a few hours sitting for the cameras; and Mark Levin has one. Just the facts, no illegal political commentary. Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@o

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: ***SPAM*** RE: Beer virus

, April 07, 2020 10:28 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Dwight Giles Subject: Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: Beer virus My brother shot some wild turkeys  for thanksgiving one year. We decided the only way to really eat them was with Wild Turkey Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Tue, Apr 7, 2020, 1:22

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: ***SPAM*** RE: Beer virus

he flavor is fabulous. > > I would imagine grilling yields shoe leather. > > G > > -Original Message- > From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Dwight > Giles via Mercedes > Sent: Tuesday, April 07, 2020 10:28 AM > To: Mercedes Discuss

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: ***SPAM*** RE: Beer virus

gt; Sent: Tuesday, April 07, 2020 10:28 AM > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Cc: Dwight Giles > Subject: Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: Beer virus > > My brother shot some wild turkeys for thanksgiving one year. We decided > the only way to really eat them was with Wild Turkey > >

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: ***SPAM*** RE: Beer virus

, 2020 10:28 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Dwight Giles Subject: Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: Beer virus My brother shot some wild turkeys  for thanksgiving one year. We decided the only way to really eat them was with Wild Turkey Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Tue, Apr 7, 2020, 1:22 PM Dan

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: ***SPAM*** RE: Beer virus

raise them with plenty > of umami ingredients, and cook until tender. The flavor is fabulous. > > I would imagine grilling yields shoe leather. > > G > > -Original Message- > From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Dwight > Giles via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: ***SPAM*** RE: Beer virus

Strasfogel Subject: Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: ***SPAM*** RE: Beer virus All our stores are completely depleted of umami. On Tue, Apr 7, 2020 at 8:25 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > My plan is to either turn it over to my buddy the BBQ cook (The Butt > St

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: Built for the Audubon

That is really funny. Guess seller never knew German Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Mon, May 11, 2020, 1:49 PM Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > for the birds? > > -Original Message- > From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Floyd

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: Sticking my neck out

Good thing is there is no snow there, so no salt on the roads, and it's never really hot either there so cars would not get baked. I've heard some people say the salt air is a problem, don't know how much of a concern that really is though. Why would it be worse than any other coastal area? Allan

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: Sticking my neck out

Agree. > -Original Message- > From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of > Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes > > The okietalk list has filled in on the politics pretty well. I think that was > a > positive step, thanks. > > Greg > __

[MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: 05 E320 4M wagon piccies

Looks nice! Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Floyd Thursby via Mercedes Sent: Tuesday, May 19, 2020 10:48 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Floyd Thursby Subject: [MBZ] 05 E320 4M wagon piccies Warshed it this morning and went

[MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: ***SPAM*** OT: Mask Debate $.02

I bought the Kardia 6L when I saw it cost way less than my copay for my previous EKG and sent my fresh EKG to my cardiologist to find out if I had any of the odd rhythms that are a contraindication for HCQ. I passed that test. She said that no doctor would prescribe it for me because of the FDA

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: OT: Old Ford Trucks

Check out: https://www.oilburners.net I've been a member there for over 10 years, since I have 5 Ford Diesel trucks. Poke around, there is an entire section that deals with Ford gas trucks also... Chassis issues are the same, regardless of engine.. Diesel truck has their own fuel issues,,.. Gas tr

[MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: W123 Brake master cylinder fallout

I had to replace a bad booster on my '79 300TD. There's a bit of a trick I used to get the nut installed under the dash. I'd be happy to share if anyone needs help on that. Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Jim Cathey via Mercede

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: A question for Poos

On Mon, 1 Jun 2020 08:39:58 -0700 Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes wrote: > << And we have an Administration that give a wink and a nudge to > extremists...>> > > From where I sit (a few miles from Portlandia) it looks to me like the > winks are coming from local leaders like Mayor Ted who have surr

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: Chinese Red Death Flu

I’ve never encountered any issues with perception since I’ve been wearing them. Not sure if that’s more likely if the correction is for distance rather than close up. -D > On Jun 3, 2020, at 11:34 AM, Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes > wrote: > > It's worth getting used to. > > Greg > > -

[MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: RE: Chinese Red Death Flu

List Cc: Dan Penoff Subject: Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: Chinese Red Death Flu I’ve never encountered any issues with perception since I’ve been wearing them. Not sure if that’s more likely if the correction is for distance rather than close up. -D > On Jun 3, 2020, at 11:34 AM, Greg Fiorentino

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: Chinese Red Death Flu

Well-made progressives are awesome - you won't regret it. On Wed, Jun 3, 2020 at 11:42 AM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I’ve never encountered any issues with perception since I’ve been wearing > them. Not sure if that’s more likely if the correction is for distance >

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: Chinese Red Death Flu

On Wed, June 3, 2020 1:53 pm, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: > Well-made progressives are awesome - you won't regret it. Buying internet bifocal/progressive glasses from China labs is not the way to get well fitted spectacles. I assume yours came from a decent optician who fitted them in pe

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: Chinese Red Death Flu

I tried bi-focals twice over a decade. I kept falling down the stairs with them, so had to revert to single spectacles and readers. clay I have no pronouns please do not refer to me. > On Jun 3, 2020, at 9:58 AM, Mitchell Haley EA via Mercedes > wrote: > > On Wed, June 3, 2020 1:53 pm,

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: More on sprinter travails

And should last much better and be much more resistant to corrosion. -Curt On Wednesday, June 24, 2020, 6:49:47 PM EDT, Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes wrote: My engineer brother swears by the cupro-nickel alloy lines. More expensive, but much easier to work with. HTH Greg -Origin

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: More on sprinter travails

Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes writes: > My engineer brother swears by the cupro-nickel alloy lines. More > expensive, but much easier to work with. Also doesn't rust. Assuming you need "double flare" ends, I found that this tool worked flawlessly. https://www.eastwood.com/eastwood-on-car-flarin

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: More on sprinter travails

Get a bubble (metric) flare tool, some fittings, some tubing bending tools, a deburring tool, and make your own. I can provide Amazon, Harbor Freight, and Eastwood links to all the stuff you will need, if you desire. Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To sear

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: Harbor Freight and Lowes

Was/Is Kenmore still part of Sears or did it get spun off? -Curt On Thursday, November 21, 2019, 3:42:48 PM EST, Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes wrote: The quality of some of their appliances lasted a bit longer. I have an excellent dishwasher that I bought from them about 15 years ago.

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: Harbor Freight and Lowes

Kenmore has always been rebranded Whirlpool, Amana, etc. AFAIK. Maybe a long time ago they actually made their own appliances. Allan Curt Raymond via Mercedes writes: > Was/Is Kenmore still part of Sears or did it get spun off? > -Curt > > On Thursday, November 21, 2019, 3:42:48 PM EST, G

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: Harbor Freight and Lowes

One hallmark of Sears was it did not manufacture anything... it contracted with manufacturers to buy huge volume of their products and that it be branded as "Sears". Very likely your machine was made by an appliance maker that is still in business today. On Thu, Nov 21, 2019 at 1:42 PM Greg Fioren

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: Harbor Freight and Lowes

Probably Whirlpool. They made many of the Kenmore brand appliances. -D > On Nov 21, 2019, at 4:21 PM, G Mann via Mercedes > wrote: > > One hallmark of Sears was it did not manufacture anything... it contracted > with manufacturers to buy huge volume of their products and that it be > branded

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: Harbor Freight and Lowes

Who makes KitchenAid? On Thu, Nov 21, 2019 at 4:35 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Probably Whirlpool. They made many of the Kenmore brand appliances. > > -D > > > On Nov 21, 2019, at 4:21 PM, G Mann via Mercedes > wrote: > > > > One hallmark of Sears was it did not

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: Harbor Freight and Lowes

I can remember the "Kenmore Labs" commercials of the 1970s, describing Sears' testing and design change regimen. The implication was that Kenmore were different from, and supposedly superior to, the manufacturers' own products. In the case of Crosman, it was definitely true, at least in feature

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: Harbor Freight and Lowes

Hobart from the 1930's until Whirlpool bought them in 1986. On Thu, Nov 21, 2019 at 7:03 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Who makes KitchenAid? > -- OK Don "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect." Mark Twain "

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: Harbor Freight and Lowes

Seems as if Whirlpool now manufactures makes most dishwashers brands. Anyway, I love our 2008 Kitchenaid On Thu, Nov 21, 2019 at 9:05 PM OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > Hobart from the 1930's until Whirlpool bought them in 1986. > > On Thu, Nov 21, 2019 at 7:03 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: Harbor Freight and Lowes

It's sad how old, and in many cases honored, brands are now just zombie shells of their former selves. Pretty much every tool company is just a division of some big holding company.How can anyone be proud of "XYZ tool, a Megacorp company"? It's no wonder few people have any brand loyalty, there'

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: Harbor Freight and Lowes

Well once we stop paying slave wages for chinesium, all that will be fixed. Race to the bottom should not be against slaves. - Max Charleston SC On Fri, Nov 22, 2019 at 9:40 AM Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > It's sad how old, and in many cases honored, br

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: Harbor Freight and Lowes

Between Whirlpool and Electrolux they own the appliance world. Rick ___ 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_okiebe

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: Harbor Freight and Lowes

Curt Raymond via Mercedes CurtSent from my "Motorola", a division of Lenovo, a division of "Peoples Rrpublic of China"  (PRC) otherwise known as chicomms. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okie

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: Harbor Freight and Lowes

Last I knew electrolux owned the whirly pool.    A former student of mine worked for whirly pool in Jefferson, IA when the company was bought by electrolux.   I had thought whirly was much larger than a vacuum cleaner company, but I guess not, on worldwide terms. Rick Knoble via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: E63 for long trips?

On 05/12/2019 2:15 PM, Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes wrote: Last time I tried a stupid trick like that on a couple-hundred mile trip I was seeing how fast I could do... I received a summons. I was young and even stupider than I am now. I explained to the cop that the road was empty, clear and dr

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: Getting on a cruise

Coulda fooled me, last time I went to Canada... Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes December 7, 2019 at 6:42 PM It's CBP, not ICE. I've heard them say that they are not paid to keep US Citizens out of the US. :-) ___ http://www.oki

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: Getting on a cruise

Not sure where they will find a US Consulate, but maybe K’leb can say one of the crew stole their passports, and request new ones. clay > On Dec 7, 2019, at 5:28 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > Coulda fooled me, last time I went to Canada... > >> Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: Getting on a cruise

> On December 7, 2019 at 8:28 PM Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Coulda fooled me, last time I went to Canada... Last time I crossed the border, Pre 9-11, it struck me that the Canadians wanted to know if I had anything they could tax, and the yanks wanted to know if I had any il

[MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: Fw: Re: pizza oven talk

To all you pizza purists out there, let me share a tale of...either wonderful EurAsian food fusion...or arrant cultural appropriation, depending on your PC stance: Daisuke Matsumoto and He was introduced to me by my DIL, who had worked with him at anot

[MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: Replacement Key Head for 124

IME PLA is easiest to print, but not too strong and may melt in a hot car interior. ABS is stronger, but harder to print and may have objectionable outgassing. I like PETG for moderate ease of printing, strength and appearance. It is the stuff that soda bottles are made of. Greg -Original

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: Question For Greg F

On Wed, 15 Jan 2020 08:11:39 -0800 Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes wrote: > My current favorite is a ThinkPad W530. I found this one locally on CL. > Very nice hardware. Is that made by Lenovo with the hardware backdoor? Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To s

[MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: RE: Question For Greg F

s Sent: Wednesday, January 15, 2020 10:02 AM To: Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes Cc: Curley McLain Subject: Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: ***SPAM*** RE: Question For Greg F Lenovo = spyware > Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes <mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com> > January 15, 2020 at 11:47 AM > Yes, Le

[MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: Moon Landing: Where Were You?

I remember that evening well! I was working as a ramp rat at JFKIA, loading food into SAS and Eastern galleys. We feasted on SAS marzipan moon landing replica cake that night. Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Curley McLain via M

[MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: OT Favorite beer by state

Don't say "horse pee", say "Clydesdale Filtered". Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Curley McLain via Mercedes Sent: Monday, July 29, 2019 2:17 PM To: Mercedes_Discussion_List Cc: Curley McLain Subject: [MBZ] OT Favorite beer by st

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: W123 FB Idiot(s)

+1 -D > On Aug 3, 2019, at 9:56 AM, Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes > wrote: > > FaceBook Zucks! > > Greg > > -Original Message- > From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Clay > Monroe via Mercedes > Sent: Friday, August 02, 2019 4:32 PM > To: Mercedes Discu

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: OT: Oh the temptation

I shot in a competition for a fund raiser for our local high school’s sporting clays team recently. One of the guys in our group had a very expensive/ornate British side by side. He wasn’t hitting a darned thing while the rest of us were knocking down probably about 80%-90% at each station. It

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: OT: Oh the temptation

Side by sides are very difficult for clays. They're pretty uncommon these days anyhow... -Curt On Friday, August 30, 2019, 1:22:27 PM EDT, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: I shot in a competition for a fund raiser for our local high school’s sporting clays team recently. One of the guys in

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: OT: Oh the temptation

Here they are, but not in Europe or Down Under. I think it’s a colonialism thing, maybe? I shot clays in the UK and Australia with side by sides and over/unders. That’s where I became familiar with Lanber, a Spanish gun. And yes, if you’ve shot with anything else before, shooting with a side by

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: OT: Oh the temptation

> > And yes, if you’ve shot with anything else before, shooting with a side by > side can be challenging. I didn’t like them myself. > Ah, but the aesthetic! For whatever reason, I love the look of a side-by-side. My primary varmint piece is a "New Baker" 12-ga double. It needed a new firing pi

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