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siraj
01/03/03 at 18:34:07
[slm]

how are you all? ... I am a new member and need some info on a place in America. you see...my cousin is moving to a place called Vermont??? in CAlifornia from London in good old England..Does anyone know where Vermont is and anything about the place. I have never been to America and any info will be appreciated inshallah

JK
Re: California
jannah
01/03/03 at 18:36:31
slm,

Welcome to the board.. Is that Vermont the state or Vermont, California ??
Re: VERMONT in California
SuperHiMY
01/03/03 at 20:22:13
   


         AsalamAlayKum,
         Peace and e-Greetings be upon you.

         Back in The summer of 2001, I was driving in Northern California
         Specifically what everybody knows as Silicon Valley.

         There is NO 'Silicon Valley' on any map per se,

         The 'Valley' as everybody calls it over there, is made up of Several
         counties, namely, San Jose, Santa Clara, etc, with cities/towns/villages/hoods
         with names like Milpitas, Cupertino (pronounced Kew-Yu-per-tee-No),
         Los Gatos (pro. Los GatUSS) and driving around that july I noticed
         a 'VERMONT', but now, googling for it, I can't find it on the web...?

         I remember thinking that 'Vermont' I saw was pretty weird name
         to see in Northern Cali'.

         Vermont is a MAJOR street running through Los Angeles as well.

         It actually was the epicentre of the L.A. riots back in '92, but that's
         besides the point...

         So, Perhaps Your cousin is either gonna show up in the 'Valley,

         or in La La Land, aka Los Angeles.


        Anyone else?
 


        [sub]p.s. If your cousin does end up in VERMONT the STATE, could they please[/sub][sup]
                 send everybody here on the Board a quart of Ben and Jerry's ice cream?
                 Vermont is their corporate headquarters. Butterscotch ripple for me. Thanks[/sup]
01/03/03 at 20:27:48
SuperHiMY
California
siraj
01/04/03 at 14:54:00
Salaams

Thats great...actually my cousins husband has just got a job working in the 'Silicon Valley' so  Vermont is prob one of the counties.

I knew I could rely on you guys..Jasakallah Khairun

What is California like..I heard the weather is pretty good, then again any weather is better than the weather of England!!

:)
Re: California
muslimah853
01/04/03 at 16:41:15
[wlm]

If your cousin is indeed going to be in Silicon Valley, he/she might want to check out the folks at Zaytuna Institute in Hayward.  I have NO idea where Vermont is, but if it's in that area, it would be worth it, even if it's a bit of a drive from where they will be living.

www.zaytuna.org is the web address.

I've been out there a few times, on the whole, it's nice, the weather is not too hot or cold, but it can be unpredictable.  I was out there in the summer and very surprised to experience temps from around 90 F to down in the 50-60's range (in the typical American fashion, I have no idea what that is Celsius  :)).  One of the things I loved was the lack of humidity.  Where I live becomes very humid in the summertime, it was wonderful without it.  One absolutely wonderful thing while I was out there...I was able to take an excursion to see the Redwood forest...we went to a place not too far outside of San Fran...it was absolutely breathtaking.  Subhanallah, 800 year old trees!

Dunno if this is much help, but I hope so.

Oh, and anyone visiting the area should travel to San Fran and take the Alcatraz tour!

Muslimah

Re: California
ltcorpest2
01/04/03 at 17:44:49
siraj,  I am from Los Angeles area and it is indeed the center of the universe.  Lots  to see and do if you like the outdoors and the weather is fine.  Actually it is 85 today but with the breeze it makes it feel like 83.  Yosemite, the redwoods, Giant sequoias, the beaches, Death Valley, and so many other places to see.  But except for Vermont Ave, I don not know of any other Vermonts.  Possibly could it have been  Ventura?  Another nice place next to the coast north of LA.  Oh and we have the Lakers here also. and See's Candies.  If anyone comes out to Calif you need  to try See's Candies I sould have put this under comfort foods but it is another reason why California is the best place in the world.

If you need any more info let me know.
Re: California
BroHanif
01/04/03 at 19:18:23
Salaams,

[quote]but it is another reason why California is the best place in the world. [/quote]

You gotta be kidding me, if its anywhere its gotta be Yorkshire, truly the most beautiful scenery of luch medows and greenery for miles around.  
NS
Re: California
jannah
01/04/03 at 23:34:35
Yorkshire??? you gotta be kidding US!! english countryside with ppl playing polo and having tea ?! i don't think so!  best place in the world.. NEW YORK it's where it's at !!!!!!!
Re: California
dirt
01/06/03 at 05:51:08
[slm]

California........polluted air, polluted water, hyper-expensive, overcrowded, fast paced, skimpy clothes, and too much love of money....

But the weather is nice.

[wlm]
01/06/03 at 05:51:50
dirt
Re: California
ltcorpest2
01/06/03 at 20:00:19
Posted by: BroHanif Posted on: Jan 4th, 2003, 7:18pm
Salaams,

Quote:but it is another reason why California is the best place in the world.  



You gotta be kidding me, if its anywhere its gotta be Yorkshire, truly the most beautiful scenery of luch medows and greenery for miles around.  
Posted by: jannah Posted on: Jan 4th, 2003, 11:34pm
Yorkshire you gotta be kidding US!! english countryside with ppl playing polo and having tea ?! i don't think so!  best place in the world.. NEW YORK it's where it's at !!!!!!!  
Posted by: dirt Posted on: Today at 5:51am


California........polluted air, polluted water, hyper-expensive, overcrowded, fast paced, skimpy clothes, and too much love of money....

But the weather is nice.

 

Sounds likea bunch of jealous people on here,  I could list all the wonderful things about calif, but that would take several hundred pages.  I have been to quite a few places and there are so so many beautiful places to be and see so I am not taking anything away from anywhere else in the world, maybe New Zealand would be close to the variety of things to see and do that are in Calif,  but that is about it.
   Oh and Bro Hanif,  yorkshire,  i have had their pudding,  Can you tell my why they call that pudding?  anyways take care   and
Re: California
M.F.
01/07/03 at 05:59:50
Assalamu alaikum
Having lived in Monterey and Pacific Grove, CA, I'd have to say that middle and northern California ARE some of the most beautiful places on earth.  Even though I didn't get to see the Redwood forests :(  Big Sur alone is enough for that nomination.   I dunno about LA though  :P The Valley (San Fernando not Silicon) is one of the most depressing places on earth to me.  Plus you have to drive for 8 hours to get anywhere beautiful.  Your cousin however will only be a few hours drive from some of the most beautiful places on earth :)  
Re: California
ascetic
01/07/03 at 14:09:33
[quote]I'd have to say that middle and northern California ARE some of the most beautiful places on earth.[/quote]

I second that. Monterey is the most beautiful place I've ever seen. Carmel Beach, Big Sur, Pebble Beach and even the Aquarium are all really spectacular, Subhan'allah. Whenever anyone comes to visit me in San francisco, I always take them to see Monterey.
Re: California
ltcorpest2
01/07/03 at 19:34:57
with all that being said,  Siraj,  did you get enough information?  and Bro,  When are you going to come out to visit?  and don't listen to MF about the valley.  It is a great place to be and if you know where to look there are beautiful places within 15 minutes.
Re: California
Emerald
01/07/03 at 23:16:50
I'm sure anywhere other where I am ( Albany, New York) is beautiful and I envy all who are in the nice warm weather!! Winters make me really depressed especially when there are unending snow storms and snow banks higher than my car......Ahh anyways :'(

Emerald


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