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Carlos,
The Bethel and City Tour company has essentially what I am looking
for. They will pick you up where you are staying in New York City and
then do a two day tour of Warwick, Walkill, and Patterson. However the
round trip is $90.00 for one day. Then $90.00 for both Walkill and Patterson. While I was pleased they will pick you up anywhere in NYC, I was a
little disappointed in the total cost of $180.00 for two days.
By contrast the quote I got for a deluxe Greyhound bus from here in
Cincinnati to New York City round trip is $50.00. I was shocked at how
low the price was. So this is better than three times the cost of going
lest than a third of the distance. But if I can't find a better rate This is
still the beginning of putting together a workable plan for a vacationlike this.
As I said on the forum, one I would get to NYC I can buy a Metro Card
for $30.00. this gives me unlimited travel on wherever the subway goes
for a week. I have found rooms for $50.00 a night. Perhaps I can do even
better that that. Where did you say you stayed when you were up there.
So with the cost of transportation, lodging, all I would have to figure is
the cost of meals and what ever I would like to see while up there.
I'm hoping I can bring in the cost of this trip for around $600.00. So we
will see. At least it is within the realm of possibility. And that is an encouraging thought, to gain back my independence. Thanks again
Miguel
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Hola Carlos,
Thanks for the reply. I will now mine that to see what I can use. Going
to visit world headquarters is not the only thing I have been looking at.
I am also looking at possibly traveling abroad. Of course right now I
would have to do a lot to get in better shape. But in my search about bus
fares and finding out how cheap they are. I thought I would look at air
travel too. Thus I could board a flight in New York City and fly to Madrid for about $415.00. Also I see Madrid has a Metro and subway system
allowing me to get around with my disability. So the idea of coming to visit you is now within the realm of possibility. Even other places as well.
This for me feels like perhaps the light at the end of the tunnel. What has
been a long and dark chapter of my life.
Let me know what you think. This is obviously only in the talking stage
at present. But I didn't even think I could reasonably even talk about.
Buena Dias Senor,
Miquel
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Carlos,
Have a great time in Rome. While there it may give you time to meditate on part of what I was writing you about.
We one held that the 1260 days of Daniel 7 were actually
1260 years. We said they ran from the time that emperor
Justinian gave power to the Papacy in 539 c.e. until 1798
when Napoleon unseated the Papacy. That date, 539 c.e.
was also the basis for our figuring the 1290 days and the
1335 days. Each ended (1290 ) with the beginning of Wm.
Miller's preaching and the 1335 in the 1870s with Bro. Rus-
ssell's rediscovery of basic Christian truth. In fact he com-
ments that the happiness at the arriving at the end of the
1335 days was something that only those who went thru
it felt . So part of the key for any of this being true is the 539
starting place. Your being in Rome put you in the perfect
place to determine whether today if that date can stand or fall. Before you leave for your trip you may wish to read
chpaters 2, and 3 of C. T. Russell's book "Thy Kingdom Come." Yes I know, tons of objections can be raised that
the understanding of this had to wait until the "time of the
end. ', & that nullifies any discussion of this. But if those words mean the final and complete understanding of Daniel, then that may not be the case. Consider how much was
understood about Daniel before the time of the end. Much
regarding his March of World Powers dream of Dan. 2 Much
of 7 and 8, at least down to the Roman Empire. The 70 weeks of years fulfilled in Christ. And much of 10, and 11
again down to Rome. So at the very least. Daniel's prophesies were understood by the time they were fulfilled. And is this not the principle we have learned is involved in prophesy. It cann't be understood until it' due time. So again, has the due time passed on some of these prophesies, AS WE ONCE BELIEVED. You, by going to Rome have an opportunity to look at things up close and in person. Let me know if 539 can be sustained, or blown away. Also, have fun, and eat an original Italian Pizza for me. And maybe some gelato too. We at JW Talk also want a full report on your trip, with plenty of PICTURES ! One final note for me. I was told some time back that a circuit overseer we had many years ago now lives in Rome. His name is Ron Nixon and his wife's name is Menta. He is a sterling example of the truth and his words and example were part of what helped me regain my stability. If you hear of him, please pass on my greetings and thanks for the way he touched my life. Again have a great trip to the "City of Seven Hills".
Gracias y Arrivederci,
Miquel
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