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I don't think the working of miracles is contingent upon believe in the Trinity but it'd be interesting to find anything written by VPW on that one.

Here's one that I was told works very well for campers, but is pricey: https://grayl.com/?gclid=CjwKCAjwtcCVBhA0EiwAT1fY7wz1b2xTzp1l0WM5RbJ9CsBSuibS-EFBft1INsOqk2As7--9uKBK_RoCmPIQAvD_BwE

Be interested to see if pond or river water would work well with filters like this one. Filters can be hooked up to inline systems too...

Good question... another question is, does it remove essential minerals that one would likely get with fresh water. I would ask the companies who sell the product.

Does anyone use a gravity water filter? Here is one : Doulton/British Berkefeld 2.24 Gallon Stainless Steel Gravity-Fed Countertop System with ATC Purification Candle Filters (discountfilterstore.com)

The deal with Kia collapsed... I asked them to raise the trade-in value of my existing vehicle, because I have been getting better offers from other dealers, and they refused. And because the market is the way it is right now, they can demand what they want and the customer must comply if he wants the vehicle.

I believe the Trinity doctrine is a paradox. As VPW once said "nobody can explain the Trinity, you have to accept it by faith." Isn't that the truth? I do not believe (as I once believed) that the Trinity is "idolatry" as the way taught. Jesus is Lord.

The way it was once described to me by a devout Catholic is that in heaven "the beatific vision" man will not want or need to stray from God because man will be in complete and total harmony with God. There's nothing else in life to want or need man has reached perfection. Here's the definition from wikipedia: In Christian theology, the beatific vision (Latin: visio beatifica) is the ultimate direct self-communication of God to the individual person. A person possessing the beatific vision reaches, as a member of redeemed humanity in the communion of saints, perfect salvation in its entirety, i.e. heaven. I cannot explain why or how this can happen, its beyond my comprehension. Its beyond me how we can have free will and not stray from God at the same time. I believe we will find out!

Yes that was one reason why I picked this, the other reason its Front Wheel Drive; which is less expensive than All Wheel Drive plus Front Wheel Drive supposed to get better gas mileage. Not as good in the snow but still ok. I've been driving slower lately too, that helps a whole lot.

I should have labeled this thread "prepping" because I think all of the statements here are valuable. I plan to get to Aldi most every day and buy some canned goods to store for the future, and I own a couple of those long-term food bins. Here's a website that reviews of few of those: The 9 Best Survival Food Kits of 2022, According to a Nutritionist (thespruceeats.com)

good question!

I would imagine that reloading equipment is very valuable now...

Well said! I would only add that Jesus accepted all the pain and suffering willingly. What does that mean? It means, he was at least partially responsible for it all happening. As to why it all had to happen this way, is beyond my comprehension. I believe one day will find out why!

They found a company that offers a remote start for the vehicle and said it would cost me $420. I asked them to throw that in with the deal and they refused, so I told them no deal. Meanwhile, a local Kia Dealer here in Dutchess County only yesterday offered me a brand new 2023 model with all the same features, but the 2023 is updated, futuristic auto body and remote start, better gas mileage, for less money. The main reason why its less money is, its front wheel drive. All wheel drive is better in snow, but costs more and offers less gas mileage overall.

Yes I do like Scotty, he seems to know his stuff and is funny. I subscribe to his YouTube channel. So yesterday I went to the dealership to check out the Kia. Turns out that the vehicle has been a dealership loaner and has 4000 miles on it. But it is treated as new and has all the warranties of new. I think its still a good deal without the surcharge -- this dealer charges $3000 surcharge on a new one of this model; and the dealers trade-in offer for my Nissan was decent. I didn't take it on the spot because it didn't come with remote start which is a must for me during winters in New York. Plus, they told me that Kia remote starts are only good for about 90 feet distance, whereas I need one that is at least 400 ft which is the distance from where I park my car to my bedroom window. So now they are calling two other companies they work with to find one with that distance.

I received an offer with no surcharge and am considering it. This is from a Kia dealer in New Jersey. The gas mileage is a little lower than what my Nissan gets right now, but Kia is excellent on warranties and when I test rode this model I really liked it. Kia Sportage. I've attached a copy of the window sticker... lemme know what you think. Haven't received their trade-in offer for the Nissan yet but if its close to what the averages are online, I may go with this offer. Bolshevik I agree with you on the inflation its better to use your cash right now than wait till cash is further devalued!

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Thanks for that information it is helpful... but am still not paying a surcharge over MSRP.

Your point is well taken but even so I'm not willing to pay a surcharge. I have another bone to pick with the dealers: they usually try to lowball you with the trade in. But trade-ins are good in the sense that the taxes are reduced (at least in NY) -- the trade in value is subtracted from the MSRP; whereas if you didn't trade in you'd pay taxes on the full MSRP. So if the dealer is offering $17000 for your trade-in, you would need to sell the vehicle for at least $18400 privately to make up for that in the tax savings.

Well only to keep my answer simple: they ain't getting a surcharge from me. I'd rather drive my existing than give them a surcharge. If you wanna talk about gold and silver, I'm game.. but that's another thread I suppose...

That may be, but they ain't getting mine !

Hi Folks, am in the process of visiting car dealerships and having difficulty because they all want $2000-3000 above MSRP! Its a real turnoff. Anyone know any dealers who don't have a surcharge?

Now that brings back some memories... Lived on Webb Avenue for many years, and had our fellowship there for many years which is walking distance to the school. Ah... those good old days, long long time ago.

Can't argue with that!

You may be correct... nice catch