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16/08/2003 10:03 AM

Is McFeely's out of business or -- ?

Is McFeely's not online any more? No web page? Are they going out of business?


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RP

"Rodger Podlogar"

in reply to [email protected] (edfan) on 16/08/2003 10:03 AM

16/08/2003 3:59 PM


"edfan" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Is McFeely's not online any more? No web page? Are they going out of
business?

Received my McFeely's catalog Thursday. Ordered on line yesterday.
Received an order confirmation email this morning. If they're out of
business they're still taking money...

bb

bynot

in reply to [email protected] (edfan) on 16/08/2003 10:03 AM

16/08/2003 8:20 PM

could be the big blackout. they are in buffalo ny

edfan wrote:

> Is McFeely's not online any more? No web page? Are they going out of business?

cC

[email protected] (Charlie Self)

in reply to bynot on 16/08/2003 8:20 PM

16/08/2003 8:55 PM

bynot responds:

>could be the big blackout. they are in buffalo ny

Last I looked, they were in Lynchburg, VA. I cannot even think of a rationale
for Jim Ray moving them to Buffalo.
Site is up and working. Did you try www.mcfeelys.com?

Charlie Self

"A people that values its privileges above its principles soon loses both."
Dwight D. Eisenhower, Inaugural Address, January 20, 1953









n

in reply to bynot on 16/08/2003 8:20 PM

21/08/2003 4:56 PM

Well, I was born and raised in Lynchburg, VA.

And by comparison, Buffalo seems like a magical fricking wonderland.



"Charlie Self" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> bynot responds:
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> >could be the big blackout. they are in buffalo ny
>
> Last I looked, they were in Lynchburg, VA. I cannot even think of a
rationale
> for Jim Ray moving them to Buffalo.
> Site is up and working. Did you try www.mcfeelys.com?
>
> Charlie Self
>
> "A people that values its privileges above its principles soon loses
both."
> Dwight D. Eisenhower, Inaugural Address, January 20, 1953
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AD

Andy Dingley

in reply to bynot on 16/08/2003 8:20 PM

16/08/2003 10:55 PM

On 16 Aug 2003 20:55:02 GMT, [email protected] (Charlie Self)
wrote:

>Last I looked, they were in Lynchburg, VA.

Doesn't mean they didn't have their web servers in NY though. Lots of
sites are still knackered, even today.

cC

[email protected] (Charlie Self)

in reply to Andy Dingley on 16/08/2003 10:55 PM

17/08/2003 12:21 AM

Andy Dingley responds:

>>Last I looked, they were in Lynchburg, VA.
>
>Doesn't mean they didn't have their web servers in NY though. Lots of
>sites are still knackered, even today.
>

Read the rest. I tried the site and it worked just fine.

Charlie Self

"A low voter turnout is an indication of fewer people going to the polls."
Dan Quayle









Sk

"Swingman"

in reply to Andy Dingley on 16/08/2003 10:55 PM

17/08/2003 1:55 AM

NeoTrace shows the server to be located in Virginia. It is now reachable
from Houston ... wasn't for the better part of the day.

--
www.e-woodshop.net
Last update: 8/11/03


"Andy Dingley"wrote in message

> On 17 Aug 2003 00:21:11 GMT (Charlie Self)
> wrote:
>
> >Read the rest. I tried the site and it worked just fine.
>
> Doesn't mean their servers are either in Lynchburg, or not in NY
> though.
>

Lr

"Leon"

in reply to Andy Dingley on 16/08/2003 10:55 PM

17/08/2003 4:27 PM

You can drink it there, you cannot buy it there... The employees are given
a small amount periodically.


"Dan Valleskey" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
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> That would be at Lynchburg in the great state of Tennessee.
>
> And IIRC, you can not drink whiskey at the JD distillery, it is in a
> dry county.
>
>
> -Dan V.
>
>
>
> >
> >Hmmm, isn't there something else in lynchburg...a square bottle filled
with
> >a brown elixer? Mebbe everyone is out enjoying a bit of Mr. Daniels
best...
> >
> >
>

pm

"patrick mitchel"

in reply to Andy Dingley on 16/08/2003 10:55 PM

16/08/2003 7:16 PM


Swingman <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> NeoTrace shows the server to be located in Virginia. It is now reachable
> from Houston ... wasn't for the better part of the day.
>
> --
> www.e-woodshop.net
> Last update: 8/11/03
>
>
> "Andy Dingley"wrote in message
>
> > On 17 Aug 2003 00:21:11 GMT (Charlie Self)
> > wrote:
> >
> > >Read the rest. I tried the site and it worked just fine.
> >
> > Doesn't mean their servers are either in Lynchburg, or not in NY
> > though.

Hmmm, isn't there something else in lynchburg...a square bottle filled with
a brown elixer? Mebbe everyone is out enjoying a bit of Mr. Daniels best...

cC

[email protected] (Charlie Self)

in reply to "patrick mitchel" on 16/08/2003 7:16 PM

17/08/2003 7:19 AM

patrick mitchel asks:

>> > >Read the rest. I tried the site and it worked just fine.
>> >
>> > Doesn't mean their servers are either in Lynchburg, or not in NY
>> > though.
>
>Hmmm, isn't there something else in lynchburg...a square bottle filled with
>a brown elixer? Mebbe everyone is out enjoying a bit of Mr. Daniels best...

Wrong state. That's Tennessee. L'burg, VA is the not always happy home of Jerry
Falwell, though.

Charlie Self

"A low voter turnout is an indication of fewer people going to the polls."
Dan Quayle









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Igor

in reply to "patrick mitchel" on 16/08/2003 7:16 PM

17/08/2003 5:00 PM

On Sun, 17 Aug 2003 09:23:35 -0700, "patrick mitchel" <[email protected]>
wrote:

> Human beings have amazing ways to rationalize their actions- a dry county
>with a distillery. Reminds me of the palestinian that was going to put in a
>casino on palestinian land- before the latest wave of craziness. He accepted
>that since gambling and drinking alcohol were against the Koran, he'd use
>israeli's behing the gaming tables and bar. That way, the muslims were
>"clean". Go figure. Pat
>
I once bought a pigskin jacket made in Israel. Not against Kosher laws,
but still struck me as odd.

pm

"patrick mitchel"

in reply to "patrick mitchel" on 16/08/2003 7:16 PM

17/08/2003 9:23 AM


Charlie Self <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> patrick mitchel asks:
>
> >> > >Read the rest. I tried the site and it worked just fine.
> >> >
> >> > Doesn't mean their servers are either in Lynchburg, or not in NY
> >> > though.
> >
> >Hmmm, isn't there something else in lynchburg...a square bottle filled
with
> >a brown elixer? Mebbe everyone is out enjoying a bit of Mr. Daniels
best...
>
> Wrong state. That's Tennessee. L'burg, VA is the not always happy home of
Jerry
> Falwell, though.
>
> Charlie Self
>
> "A low voter turnout is an indication of fewer people going to the polls."
> Dan Quayle

Human beings have amazing ways to rationalize their actions- a dry county
with a distillery. Reminds me of the palestinian that was going to put in a
casino on palestinian land- before the latest wave of craziness. He accepted
that since gambling and drinking alcohol were against the Koran, he'd use
israeli's behing the gaming tables and bar. That way, the muslims were
"clean". Go figure. Pat

cC

[email protected] (Charlie Self)

in reply to "patrick mitchel" on 17/08/2003 9:23 AM

17/08/2003 4:50 PM

Patrick Mitchel responds:

> Human beings have amazing ways to rationalize their actions- a dry county
>with a distillery.

I think the booze making preceded the dryness. Blue noses take over after a
country is totally cured of any wildness...unfortunately. I forget the dates of
the Whisky Rebellion, but...ah. 1794. That was a rebellion to beat excise taxes
on smaller whisky producers down to what was charged larger producers. IIRC, it
was 6 cents a gallon for large distilleries, 9 cents for smaller.

No matter how much things change!

Charlie Self

"A low voter turnout is an indication of fewer people going to the polls."
Dan Quayle









pm

"patrick mitchel"

in reply to Andy Dingley on 16/08/2003 10:55 PM

16/08/2003 9:30 PM


Dan Valleskey <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>
> That would be at Lynchburg in the great state of Tennessee.
>
> And IIRC, you can not drink whiskey at the JD distillery, it is in a
> dry county.
>
>
> -Dan V.
>
>
>
> >
> >Hmmm, isn't there something else in lynchburg...a square bottle filled
with
> >a brown elixer? Mebbe everyone is out enjoying a bit of Mr. Daniels
best...

Damn, thought I had sumpin... Just had my detective credentials
cancelled....Pat

Nn

Nova

in reply to [email protected] (edfan) on 16/08/2003 10:03 AM

16/08/2003 9:02 PM

bynot wrote:

> could be the big blackout. they are in buffalo ny

I wish they were. Here's there address:

McFeely's Square Drive Screws
1620 Wythe Road
PO Box 11169
Lynchburg, VA 24506-1169
Toll Free 800-443-7937
Toll Free Fax 800-847-7136

--
Jack Novak
Buffalo, NY - USA

II

Igor

in reply to [email protected] (edfan) on 16/08/2003 10:03 AM

17/08/2003 1:09 AM

On Sat, 16 Aug 2003 15:59:58 -0700, "Rodger Podlogar" <[email protected]>
wrote:

>
>"edfan" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>news:[email protected]...
>> Is McFeely's not online any more? No web page? Are they going out of
>business?
>
>Received my McFeely's catalog Thursday. Ordered on line yesterday.
>Received an order confirmation email this morning. If they're out of
>business they're still taking money...
>

I vaguely recall a similar thread about McFeely's about 6 months ago.
Apparently the site was down at _that_ time and some people started to
wonder. FWIW.

PA

"Preston Andreas"

in reply to [email protected] (edfan) on 16/08/2003 10:03 AM

16/08/2003 8:13 PM

I got a catalogue in the mail just a couple of days ago.

Preston
"edfan" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Is McFeely's not online any more? No web page? Are they going out of
business?

bb

in reply to [email protected] (edfan) on 16/08/2003 10:03 AM

18/08/2003 10:44 AM

Wow, that's the kind of response you want to see from more retailers.
Watching the boards and responding quickly, with the name and two
phone numbers of an individual at or near the top of the organization.

I have always enjoyed their catalogue and had great experience
ordering from them. I'm even more impressed now.

No connection, just a satisfied customer.



[email protected] (Ron Pegram) wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
> Bay Area Dave <[email protected]> wrote in message news:<7qP%[email protected]>...
> > if they are out of business who just sent me their catalog 3 days ago???
> >
> > dave
> >
> > edfan wrote:
> >
> > > Is McFeely's not online any more? No web page? Are they going out of business?
>
> Hi guys,
>
> McFeely's is open for business despite the multitude of difficulties
> we've had in the last few days with our various sales channels (i.e.
> 1-800 number, web site, etc). In addition, please don't hesitate to
> contact me should you need any assistance with a McFeely's order or
> service issue. I am:
>
> Ron Pegram, Operations Manager
> McFeely's Square Drive Screws
> 1-800-443-7937 x. 3025 (during our normal business hours of Mon-Fri
> 8AM-5PM EST)
> 1-434-846-2729 x. 3025 (any other time)
> [email protected]
>
> I am a frequent reader of the boards and I have to admit, I loved
> seeing the recogntion for my company from you guys. It was nice seeing
> so many people running to say "Hey, they're open!". I can only say
> that I hope you let us keep your hammers hammering and your screw
> drivers...
>
> Well, you get my drift. We're open and we can't wait to talk to you!
>
> Ron Pegram, MBA
>
> P.S. If you guys don't mind, call me the next time the site is out and
> I'll be happy to make sure our Web Guru is made aware!

BA

Bay Area Dave

in reply to [email protected] (edfan) on 16/08/2003 10:03 AM

17/08/2003 6:01 PM

if they are out of business who just sent me their catalog 3 days ago???

dave

edfan wrote:

> Is McFeely's not online any more? No web page? Are they going out of business?

rR

[email protected] (Ron Pegram)

in reply to [email protected] (edfan) on 16/08/2003 10:03 AM

18/08/2003 7:49 AM

Bay Area Dave <[email protected]> wrote in message news:<7qP%[email protected]>...
> if they are out of business who just sent me their catalog 3 days ago???
>
> dave
>
> edfan wrote:
>
> > Is McFeely's not online any more? No web page? Are they going out of business?

Hi guys,

McFeely's is open for business despite the multitude of difficulties
we've had in the last few days with our various sales channels (i.e.
1-800 number, web site, etc). In addition, please don't hesitate to
contact me should you need any assistance with a McFeely's order or
service issue. I am:

Ron Pegram, Operations Manager
McFeely's Square Drive Screws
1-800-443-7937 x. 3025 (during our normal business hours of Mon-Fri
8AM-5PM EST)
1-434-846-2729 x. 3025 (any other time)
[email protected]

I am a frequent reader of the boards and I have to admit, I loved
seeing the recogntion for my company from you guys. It was nice seeing
so many people running to say "Hey, they're open!". I can only say
that I hope you let us keep your hammers hammering and your screw
drivers...

Well, you get my drift. We're open and we can't wait to talk to you!

Ron Pegram, MBA

P.S. If you guys don't mind, call me the next time the site is out and
I'll be happy to make sure our Web Guru is made aware!

jJ

in reply to [email protected] (edfan) on 16/08/2003 10:03 AM

22/08/2003 3:52 AM

[email protected] (Ron Pegram) wrote in message ...

My only bef with McFeely's is that guy they place on the cover of all
their catalogs. My wife and daughter keep comparing me to him and
laughing.

Jo

cC

[email protected] (Charlie Self)

in reply to [email protected] (John) on 22/08/2003 3:52 AM

22/08/2003 10:13 PM

John responds:

>My only bef with McFeely's is that guy they place on the cover of all
>their catalogs. My wife and daughter keep comparing me to him and
>laughing.

Jim will love that, I'm sure. That's a cartoon of the owner.

Charlie Self

"A low voter turnout is an indication of fewer people going to the polls."
Dan Quayle









sD

[email protected] (Doug Miller)

in reply to [email protected] (edfan) on 16/08/2003 10:03 AM

16/08/2003 5:39 PM

In article <[email protected]>, [email protected] (edfan) wrote:
>Is McFeely's not online any more? No web page? Are they going out of business?

Their server may be down.

"ping mcfeelys.com" results in "request timed out" instead of "unknown host".


--
Regards,
Doug Miller (alphageek-at-milmac-dot-com)

Rl

Ramsey

in reply to [email protected] (edfan) on 16/08/2003 10:03 AM

22/08/2003 6:16 AM

On 22 Aug 2003 03:52:36 -0700, [email protected] (John) wrote:

>[email protected] (Ron Pegram) wrote in message ...
>
>My only bef with McFeely's is that guy they place on the cover of all
>their catalogs. My wife and daughter keep comparing me to him and
>laughing.
>
>Jo


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