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  • andres3andres3 Member Posts: 13,729
    suydam said:

    dino001 said:

    stickguy said:

    Dino, I’m not really trusting anything coming out of Florida state government sources at this point.

    Agreed. The credibility is shot, sycophancy won. If we go this way we'll soon rival China in transparency and truthfulness.
    Except the data don’t agree with their public stance. So I’d be inclined to say the data are what they are, and some people would like to wish it away.
    That seems to be the truth for just about anything that exists in the world. "Some people" just don't care about integrity or honesty. It's what I say, do as I say, and to hell with those who question it!
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  • abacomikeabacomike Member Posts: 12,255

    ab348 said:

    Yes, by all means let's re-argue the 2008 financial crisis and the responses by government. After all it's only been 12 years.

    I think people are going stir crazy sitting home listening to nothing but doom and gloom. We should all go out and buy a car.
    Already did my part!😜🤪🤓

    2021 Genesis G90

  • stickguystickguy Member Posts: 50,439
    interesting placement of the cupholders. and I love looking at older Navi systems. Looks about as modern as a Pong game.


    2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.

  • qbrozenqbrozen Member Posts: 32,891
    stickguy said:

    interesting placement of the cupholders. and I love looking at older Navi systems. Looks about as modern as a Pong game.


    That’s where the cupholders were in our first-gen Forester. Made quite the mess.

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  • stickguystickguy Member Posts: 50,439
    that is worse than the silly ones in BMWs that flip out of the dashboard.

    2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.

  • pensfan83pensfan83 Member Posts: 2,538
    That looks great! I love the look of the stone.
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  • omarmanomarman Member Posts: 2,702
    Looks really nice and you won't ever need lawn chairs in the new space! Kids now have a stone bench on the corner to chill out. :smile:
    A time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing.
  • fintailfintail Member Posts: 57,097
    That wall does look nice, doesn't look too "new", like it is contemporary to the house.
  • imidazol97imidazol97 Member Posts: 27,132
    That's beautiful stonework. I'd just sit out there with a can of soda and look at it to enjoy it.

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  • explorerx4explorerx4 Member Posts: 19,256
    @ab348.
    I was expecting a stacked stone style, very popular around here, but that wall looks great.
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  • abacomikeabacomike Member Posts: 12,255

    That's beautiful stonework. I'd just sit out there with a can of soda and look at it to enjoy it.

    Can of soda???? Good grief - a bottle of Becks or Yuengling and I'd enjoy the stonework even more!!! 🤪😜🤓

    2021 Genesis G90

  • explorerx4explorerx4 Member Posts: 19,256
    Have heard this song a million times(brings me back to high school days)
    Got a real appreciation for talent of drummers who are usually in the background of rock and roll songs.
    Never heard of this girl before but this video has over 25 million views
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d33x1HyJZ10&list=RDd33x1HyJZ10&start_radio=1
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  • driver100driver100 Member Posts: 31,964
    Looks good ab...the stone work is pretty cool. I still like my idea of a moat with real alligators.

    2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250

  • oldfarmer50oldfarmer50 Member Posts: 22,562
    fintail said:

    Oh, I thought you were offering to help me out :p


    That’s nice. With that kind of mileage it must have sat in a museum. You should get it. If I were buying it I’d bring a suitcase of cash.🤑

    Nice try but I just bought a car for someone. ;)

    2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible

  • oldfarmer50oldfarmer50 Member Posts: 22,562
    edited June 2020
    ab348 said:

    The wall project and lawn rehab is complete. The “before” picture which I don’t have would be similar if you imagine a 45degree bank where the wall is that had little grass and lots of weeds, same as the lawn itself. Also imagine a giant overgrown juniper in the empty space to the right of the house stairs. I had the crew remove it and now get to reimagine that space with new plantings.




    That’s very classy. Nice house. The wall makes it look upscale. Keep that new sod watered.

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  • nyccarguynyccarguy Member Posts: 16,373
    @ab348 - love your new wall! It looks great!

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  • MichaellMichaell Moderator Posts: 240,145
    @ab348 - I really like the way that turned out.

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  • ab348ab348 Member Posts: 19,031
    Thanks all. The fellow was a real craftsman, told me he’d been doing this kind of work for 43 years, starting when he was 15. His crew are his 4 grandsons. The only place he visibly mortared the stones was on the rounded corner. The rest is a sort of faux-stacked style I suppose, with the stones only mortared to each other in the back where it is invisible. Concrete footing, gravel in behind for drainage, tinted concrete cap. He was a joy to watch work. You wouldn’t believe the compliments I’m getting from both neighbors and random passersby.

    2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6

  • snakeweaselsnakeweasel Member Posts: 19,290
    stickguy said:

    interesting placement of the cupholders. and I love looking at older Navi systems. Looks about as modern as a Pong game.


    My Chevy Corsica had cup holders like that and yes it was a bit unusual.

    2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D

  • abacomikeabacomike Member Posts: 12,255
    Mercedes is still trying to solve my chattering windshield wiper problem. They ordered Rainex wiper blades but they do not fit the E450. Back to drawing board.

    The problem is caused by the glue they use when wrapping the car in that white protection covering. If the car sits out in the hot sun for long periods of time with the covering on, the glue loses its elasticity when trying to remove it. According to Mercedes, the chattering will dissipate in time. They already applied a chemical and buffed it off after 2 hours, but it did not completely stop the chattering.

    It seems to chatter more in very heavy rain - no chattering in light rain. They said they will continue to involve the factory in solving the problem.

    2021 Genesis G90

  • stickguystickguy Member Posts: 50,439
    I smell a new windshield in your future!

    something is weird though. It is not that hard to get a windshield smooth and clean.

    2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.

  • abacomikeabacomike Member Posts: 12,255
    stickguy said:

    I smell a new windshield in your future!

    something is weird though. It is not that hard to get a windshield smooth and clean.

    Fintail mentioned that he. too, is experiencing the same problem on his E Class.

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  • qbrozenqbrozen Member Posts: 32,891
    edited June 2020
    Wet sand the windshield? I mean, how can there be something on there they can’t get off? That sounds made up.

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  • bwiabwia Member Posts: 2,913
    edited June 2020
    ab348 said:

    Thanks all. The fellow was a real craftsman, told me he’d been doing this kind of work for 43 years, starting when he was 15. His crew are his 4 grandsons. The only place he visibly mortared the stones was on the rounded corner. The rest is a sort of faux-stacked style I suppose, with the stones only mortared to each other in the back where it is invisible. Concrete footing, gravel in behind for drainage, tinted concrete cap. He was a joy to watch work. You wouldn’t believe the compliments I’m getting from both neighbors and random passersby.


    Great job àb. I like the green color of the house and the terrace wall is a nice complement. What's that sign I see out there, is that a for sale sign?
  • stickguystickguy Member Posts: 50,439
    qbrozen said:

    Wet sand the windshield? I mean, how can there be something on there they can’t get off? That sounds made up.

    agreed. I wonder if there is just a poor design on the wiper arms, and they aren't getting correct tension or blade curve?

    our 2015 Jetta had that problem more than any other car. Seemed very susceptible to not having perfectly clean windshield and blades. And since it lived with my daughter at college, that was pretty much all the time. Started a few months in and she complained a lot. Got better when I would scrub the windshield down, and replacement (rain X maybe) frameless blades helped a lot too.

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  • cdnpinheadcdnpinhead Member Posts: 5,499
    I;m guessing it's an advert for the crew that did the wall and other work.
    '08 Acura TSX, '17 Subaru Forester
  • driver100driver100 Member Posts: 31,964
    abacomike said:

    stickguy said:

    I smell a new windshield in your future!

    something is weird though. It is not that hard to get a windshield smooth and clean.

    Fintail mentioned that he. too, is experiencing the same problem on his E Class.
    Just turn the radio on louder ;)
    or
    start listening to RAP music...you'll think it is just part of the sound. ;)

    2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250

  • driver100driver100 Member Posts: 31,964

    I;m guessing it's an advert for the crew that did the wall and other work.

    You don't think he did all that so he could sell it? :p

    2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250

  • ab348ab348 Member Posts: 19,031

    I;m guessing it's an advert for the crew that did the wall and other work.

    That's it. He has already picked up several jobs in the neighborhood from that.

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  • tjc78tjc78 Member Posts: 15,852
    Usually some very fine steel wool will clean anything off the windshield.

    Chattering wipers is incredibly annoying!

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  • tjc78tjc78 Member Posts: 15,852
    edited June 2020
    ab348 said:

    I;m guessing it's an advert for the crew that did the wall and other work.

    That's it. He has already picked up several jobs in the neighborhood from that.
    At the campground it’s amazing how word of mouth spreads for good contractors.

    In the private FB page for the group, someone posted a question about a contractor. A person who we don’t even know said ... “He did site XX deck and it looks awesome”

    Thought that was a nice compliment!

    People walking by always mention how nice it came out. I have it all lit up too at night. Very happy.

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  • driver100driver100 Member Posts: 31,964
    Cool home tjc. Nice setting too.....looks pretty rural.

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  • driver100driver100 Member Posts: 31,964
    My brother travels with a trailer...mostly from Calgary to Nevada, AZ, California areas, and wanted to update his GPS. BMW wanted $300.....another guy got his updated for $40 from a website he found. My brother got his updated for $40 too. He thinks the only thing missing is latest updates for points of interest - but BMW may not be up to date on that as well.

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  • fintailfintail Member Posts: 57,097
    Good luck. Via my experience on the MBWorld and fb W213 groups, this is a constant problem faced by many owners in many markets (myself included).

    Maybe see if they can replace the factory rubber blade with the RainX rubber, while keeping the OEM blade holders. It didn't look easy when I was going to try it. So far, the only real solution is to give the windshield a squirt of wiper fluid, but that's not a real solution.

    Keep us/me updated, as it is the most annoying quirk of the car.
    abacomike said:

    Mercedes is still trying to solve my chattering windshield wiper problem. They ordered Rainex wiper blades but they do not fit the E450. Back to drawing board.

    The problem is caused by the glue they use when wrapping the car in that white protection covering. If the car sits out in the hot sun for long periods of time with the covering on, the glue loses its elasticity when trying to remove it. According to Mercedes, the chattering will dissipate in time. They already applied a chemical and buffed it off after 2 hours, but it did not completely stop the chattering.

    It seems to chatter more in very heavy rain - no chattering in light rain. They said they will continue to involve the factory in solving the problem.

  • snakeweaselsnakeweasel Member Posts: 19,290
    driver100 said:

    abacomike said:

    stickguy said:

    I smell a new windshield in your future!

    something is weird though. It is not that hard to get a windshield smooth and clean.

    Fintail mentioned that he. too, is experiencing the same problem on his E Class.
    Just turn the radio on louder ;)
    or
    start listening to RAP music...you'll think it is just part of the sound. ;)
    Just drive only when the sun is shining.

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  • snakeweaselsnakeweasel Member Posts: 19,290
    driver100 said:

    My brother travels with a trailer...mostly from Calgary to Nevada, AZ, California areas, and wanted to update his GPS. BMW wanted $300.....another guy got his updated for $40 from a website he found. My brother got his updated for $40 too. He thinks the only thing missing is latest updates for points of interest - but BMW may not be up to date on that as well.

    I looked at updating the GPS in the BMW, the dealer wanted something north of $100 (cant remember exactly how much), found several website with the updates and instructions on installation for around $40.

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  • driver100driver100 Member Posts: 31,964

    driver100 said:

    abacomike said:

    stickguy said:

    I smell a new windshield in your future!

    something is weird though. It is not that hard to get a windshield smooth and clean.

    Fintail mentioned that he. too, is experiencing the same problem on his E Class.
    Just turn the radio on louder ;)
    or
    start listening to RAP music...you'll think it is just part of the sound. ;)
    Just drive only when the sun is shining.
    Rainex....don't the droplets bounce off!

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  • ab348ab348 Member Posts: 19,031
    tjc78 said:

    Here is the deck and our shed that matches the house.

    We are finally done with everything we wanted to do this year.




    It looks like we share similar tastes in siding. Here’s my garage-shed redone last summer.

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  • stickguystickguy Member Posts: 50,439
    nice looking place for something that came in on wheels! Now that I have a picture I should be able to find it no problem, so if you see some strangers sitting out there drinking your beer, don't pay any attention!

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  • dino001dino001 Member Posts: 6,163
    Today at supermarket I saw 95% masked people, first time. Staff and customers, all age, race, class. Seems like it really took shattering numbers for people to finally get it.

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  • driver100driver100 Member Posts: 31,964
    edited June 2020
    Dino, Have you always had that picture of your 430 in your signature? I don't take note of those pictures too often but noticed it today.....it is a great looking car and I really like that color. looks more like tomato soup red than bright red....that car would suit both those colors though.

    About the masks....didn't they mandate it in stores and public places - indoors since the numbers are spiking? It is absolutely irresponsible to allow people to congregate inside a bar. Being inside is 1000X worse than outside, and in bars people don't think to social distance.

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  • dino001dino001 Member Posts: 6,163
    edited June 2020
    Yes, I placed it when I got it, three years ago. I like my cars either blue or red, generally prefer vivid colors, if I can get it. Totally off-beat, considering majority seems to be silver, grey, black, white, or some shade of metallic background color.

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  • driver100driver100 Member Posts: 31,964
    I like our red C 250 too.....but larger cars like my E don't look right in red usually.....looks like it is trying to be a sporty car. But, for some reason, Cadillac CTS and the larger ones, CTS (I think), look good in red....but, more of a candy apple metallic red than fire engine red.

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  • stickguystickguy Member Posts: 50,439
    I think the TLX looks right in red. Helps being the A spec with the bigger dark wheels. Doesn't look as good IMO with the smaller wheels.

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  • 28firefighter28firefighter Member Posts: 9,334
    I’ve taken the approach of walking out of stores and restaurants where folks aren’t wearing masks. If staff don’t want to enforce what is now law up here, they must not need my business.
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  • abacomikeabacomike Member Posts: 12,255

    driver100 said:

    My brother travels with a trailer...mostly from Calgary to Nevada, AZ, California areas, and wanted to update his GPS. BMW wanted $300.....another guy got his updated for $40 from a website he found. My brother got his updated for $40 too. He thinks the only thing missing is latest updates for points of interest - but BMW may not be up to date on that as well.

    I looked at updating the GPS in the BMW, the dealer wanted something north of $100 (cant remember exactly how much), found several website with the updates and instructions on installation for around $40.
    My car's GPS updates automatically whenever a new map detail is added by Mercedes. It updates through Mercedes Me Connect. I happened to look up the number of updates downloaded to the computer in the last 2 months - there have been two updates so far. This way I don't have to take it to service or pay for the updates. They are included for as long as the APP is current.

    2021 Genesis G90

  • driver100driver100 Member Posts: 31,964
    Does Mercedes Me Connect cost extra? You only need Florida updates! ;)

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  • abacomikeabacomike Member Posts: 12,255
    driver100 said:

    Does Mercedes Me Connect cost extra? You only need Florida updates! ;)

    No extra cost for the first 3 of 4 years. It updates the entire GPS - all maps and all states.

    2021 Genesis G90

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