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Next Year Get Together, Interested?
Caraj
08/06/03 at 20:02:25
If you'all are interested I would like to have a Sisters get together at my place here in Washington State USA.

I have some ideas, what do all of you think and / or suggest?

This is a new ranch we are moving to so no dogs have been in the house. I will keep them outside when we move.  (Mentioning this cause you know I have dogs)

Be honest, if I am not Muslim but am respectful of Muslim values would anyone be uncomfortable? (I would have proper food, no pics or knic knacks, etc)

I was thinking next April or better yet May for a 4 day week-end or maybe even a week for those who could stay longer. (Or would summer be better?)

We can have it with or without children. There would be gardens, horseback riding, there is a beatiful water fall we can go have a picnic at about an hour from there.   :-[

Could charter a small boat and go Orca whale watching   :-[
Anyone willing to brave white water rafting  :)
There is a lot of that around the place. We can ask for a female guide only.
Lunch at the Victorian Tea Room.
Can can make crafts and / or treats.

No men, I would send hubby off for the time and he and our sons can go camping or somewhere else.

I have 3 bedrooms and if we have 2 to a bedroom and the pull out sofa and maybe a couple cotts in the family room we can easily have 10 to 12. More if sleeping bags on cotts are ok. If we choose to have kids at this, they can do the sleeping bag bit. Tents outside as there are over 70 acres   :)

If someone would really like to come but can't really afford the airfare I would be willing to pick up a ticket or two.

What do you all think? It would be cool and about that time lots of baby critters would be born. (Chickens, goats, sheep)
08/06/03 at 20:05:12
Caraj
Re: Next Year Get Together, Interested?
NinthMuharram
08/06/03 at 20:29:27
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I am curious.

Can you accomodate someone using wheelchair ? Not fully paralyze tho.
Re: Next Year Get Together, Interested?
Maliha
08/06/03 at 21:50:07
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OMG ;D
Am I invited??!!!!  ;D

dude i am soooooooooooo there ;D

whitewater rafting...you are my kinda gal 8)

i am sooooooooo excited  ;D

next year is too far away:(

gotta start packing ;) *no comments Se7en >:( *

Sis-I-Cant-wait-to-go-have-a-good-Time :)
Maliha :-)
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Re: Next Year Get Together, Interested?
Caraj
08/06/03 at 22:19:53
[quote author=NinthMuharram link=board=sis;num=1060210945;start=0#1 date=08/06/03 at 20:29:27] [slm]

I am curious.

Can you accomodate someone using wheelchair ? Not fully paralyze tho.[/quote]

I would make sure I can accomodate you. No problem. The back door is on ground level through the kitchen. I can have my hubby do a ramp off the front door too. It can always be used for something else later   ;)
I have a couple questions to help accomodate your comforts and needs, I'll PM you those questions.




[quote author=Mystic link=board=sis;num=1060210945;start=0#2 date=08/06/03 at 21:50:07] [slm]
OMG ;D
Am I invited??!!!!  ;D

dude i am soooooooooooo there ;D

whitewater rafting...you are my kinda gal 8)

i am sooooooooo excited  ;D

next year is too far away:(

gotta start packing ;) *no comments Se7en >:( *

Sis-I-Cant-wait-to-go-have-a-good-Time :)
Maliha :-)
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Of course you're invited, all the sisters on the board are. Just need to know what is best for the majority or have 2 get together. I am up for April, May, June, July or August.

I know it's far away but the next 2 months I will be moving and putting up fences and then winter will be coming on. Of course the ski slopes are only an hour away we can take the slopes in hijab   ;D

Boy wouldn't that get a few looks   :)

I know we can book our own white water rafting trip if there is 6 to 8 min.
Hey   :-[  maybe we can get Kathy to go    :-/ weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee :-/  splash  ;D

The waterfall is huge, tall and spactacular   :o That is about an hour away.
The ocean is 3 hours away with nice places to camp.

Then we can do crafts, we can cook all kinds of good things and mail pics of the food to Nomi   :P

08/06/03 at 22:22:05
Caraj
Re: Next Year Get Together, Interested?
Lil_Sista
08/07/03 at 01:31:17
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sounds really fantastic!!!
i wish i were in us  :'( poor me!!!
Re: Next Year Get Together, Interested?
faisalsb
08/07/03 at 04:19:01
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[quote]If you'all are interested I would like to have a Sisters get together at my place here in Washington State USA. [/quote]

Sister Aziza I think your invitation is based on prejudice, in fact extremely prejudice against men ...........;)

Re: Next Year Get Together, Interested?
jannah
08/07/03 at 04:49:50
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What a beautiful idea azizah:)  Washington is mad far from here though, but maybe we can work something out!!

Re: Next Year Get Together, Interested?
Trustworthy
08/07/03 at 14:04:51
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Get OUT!  You're in WA wear? Wear?  I'm in Olympia.  Dude we can meet sooner then the rest if you're up to it.  

I'll definately be there.

Just say when.  

Ma-asalaama.....
Re: Next Year Get Together, Interested?
Trustworthy
08/07/03 at 14:06:19
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Duddettes.  I got so excited, I meant...Where?  Where?  not wear? Wear?

He he he.

Ma-asalaama....
Re: Next Year Get Together, Interested?
Caraj
08/07/03 at 14:12:13
COOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm not far from you,

Yassmeena, who hasn't been out on the board in a long time out my way to.
I think Simply_Sister or Silverose is in Oregon

I have customers (own business) In Olympia,
next time I go do deliveries, may I treat you to lunch?

Do you live here or just visiting?
If visiting has anyone taken you to the Seattle water front to the market place? Oh if you haven't been there lets go. Lots of market. I love riding the ferries.


[quote author=Faisal Siddique link=board=sis;num=1060210945;start=0#5 date=08/07/03 at 04:19:01] [slm]


Sister Aziza I think your invitation is based on prejudice, in fact extremely prejudice against men ...........;)

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Welllllllllllllllll, Bro when my hubby comes home in a few months you'll have to talk to him about doing something for the Bros. maybe put together a fishing, camping and hiking trip.

Think we can get Nomi, Bhaloo and BroHanif on a horse    :-/
Yeehaaa Muslim  Cowboys     :D


08/07/03 at 20:23:32
Caraj
Re: Next Year Get Together, Interested?
Trustworthy
08/07/03 at 15:04:27
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"Think we can get Nomi, Bhaloo and BroHanif on a horse    
Yeehaaa Muslim  Cowboys"

LOL  That would be a sight to see.

Sweeet Sis.  Been here 10 years and my old job required me to travel about WA, but I hardly know my way around.  Good directions will get me there, though.

Definately.  We got to do lunch.  I'll email you with my number etc.  Shoot!!!  Finally, a sister close by who is adventurous as I am.  The girls here, camping means a beach house at Ocean Shores and are afraid of horses.


Ma-asalaama......
Re: Next Year Get Together, Interested?
Nabila
08/07/03 at 16:03:59
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Horsie horsie horsie hoooorsiiiiee!

Im in London. UK. Bah - it sounds really really fun!!!! AARRRGH. Right. Im saving up, starting now.

ma asalaamah and take care
Re: Next Year Get Together, Interested?
Kathy
08/07/03 at 16:53:02
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I am in.... as long as se7en and jannah pick me up on the way!

Re: Next Year Get Together, Interested?
BroHanif
08/07/03 at 17:09:29
Salaams,

Well I'm sure happy for you what about the guys ???. If only we had someone like you in the bros, I'd be more than happy to come to the States for a week or two(it could coincide with the wedding of Abu Hamzah and Se7en, no hints). I'm not quite sure whether its a good idea to hook with Mr Sailor since we hardly know him.

All the best...

Alas, the lush green fields of Dewsbury beckon me... sigh.


Salaams

Hanif
NS
Re: Next Year Get Together, Interested?
Nomi
08/07/03 at 17:29:24
[quote author=azizah link=board=sis;num=1060210945;start=0#9 date=08/07/03 at 14:12:13]
Think we can get Nomi, Bhaloo and BroHanif on a horse    :-/
Yeehaaa Muslim  Cowboys     :D
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me dont know about them but me had the privilege of riding at one of the highest lakes on earth => Naraan, Saiful-malook.

It was just my second time riding the back a horse and me bro who is crazy about horse back riding was like  :o where did u learn to ride like that :P. Man! three straight hours, that was some fun and we had a horse race too .. yep yeehaaa.. thats what me shouted out, ONLY because no ladies were around ::)

Seasonal cowboy :)
08/08/03 at 03:30:38
Nomi
Re: Next Year Get Together, Interested?
Caraj
08/07/03 at 20:28:51
[quote author=BroHanif link=board=sis;num=1060210945;start=0#13 date=08/07/03 at 17:09:29]Salaams,

I'm not quite sure whether its a good idea to hook with Mr Sailor since we hardly know him.

Salaams

Hanif[/quote]

BroHanif!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm surprised at you.
You all accepted me and I'm great aren't I   ;D
Well do you think I would marry someone not so great?   :D

I do respect your comfort level, just know he is a cool guy and besides what an oppotunity to share your beliefs. And after all, by then he will no longer be Mr. Sailor, he will be Mr. Retired   8)

He is not your gun ho .... way to go..... Sailor.
But you know what, you Bros can get to know him on the boards when he gets back if ya'all want to.


HOOK?  ?  ?  What is that anyway, some Brit slang   :-/
08/07/03 at 20:29:29
Caraj
Re: Next Year Get Together, Interested?
paula
08/07/03 at 21:56:12
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Hey….. Now that you mention it….. “I’d rather ‘hook’ with someone”, “than ‘hang’ with them”  ;) (The American Slang) … Well sounds a little more pleasant anyway. (smile)

Oh man…. You guys have to know I’m going in circles right now…. I’m almost like I cannot think straight. Or think period (ok not that bad)… & please no comments on my ability to think period, if you should feel tempted  :) (just joking)…. “Allah Watches”

I’ll be making a move here too Sister Azizah. (all arrangements & everything are swinging in the month).  We just moved here too … (smile)… We knew it was a temp. stay through the summer. (PS: It’s my hometown I was raised in… so that was Masha’ Allah! However, very short lived). Life has to stay flexible sometimes… Anyway, I’ll still be in Oregon…. & I’ll be praying for you, please keep me in your prayers too.

If moving alone wasn’t enough; five other major events flew in & as well, Allah (swt) decided to let ‘another’/close person, experience a heavy trial. Oh, when one is effected we all are effected right? (Trying to be vague here but I go overboard sometimes)… So just please everyone keep me & mine in your prayers if you may… Insha Allah….. We could use them!!  

Okay…… now that I vented that ….. Shukran ‘All’ …… Back to your invitation. I think it is a great idea. I want to meet all the Madina Members. Wonder how we could pull that off. Muslim Siblings should create their own City of Cities where they may live in peace & tranquility together. Hey,wait  :-[ Allah (swt) has that planned for us doesn’t he ? (smile) …. May he assist us all in making it there; I want to meet everyone, one day. Insha Allah…. Alllahu Alam … Ameen.

Well, I’ve learned in my life to stay ever flexible. I like the idea Azizah & yet for me it may hinge on events taking place next year. Please do not make it August though or I will definitely be out …. Well I like April/May & then I wonder if June after school is out might not work better? (Quite a few Students & Mothers On Board).

Very Generous for you to even offer such an event!! …. Jazak Allahu Khairan.

& Definitely, Best of Wishes on Your Move & Arrangements there. May Allah (swt) assist you … Ameen
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PS: While I'm just chatting here, thinking about memebers.... I'm missing Sister JustOne... Does anyone know when she's suppose to be back ? Praying everything is going well for her... Insha Allah.... Ameen [/font][/size][/color]

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08/07/03 at 21:56:52
paula
Re: Next Year Get Together, Interested?
Caraj
08/07/03 at 23:32:22
Simply_Sister,
No need to move alone, if you want,  I am only a few hours away and I have a small pick-up truck with a trailer hitch, if you need help please private message me. I'm serious, I'll be there for you if want the help.
I raised 2 boys alone 14 years and now I an married 2 yrs this time and still alone   ::) I know what it's like to move all by yourself.

I wish you well with all the other events.
08/07/03 at 23:34:01
Caraj
Re: Next Year Get Together, Interested?
panjul
08/07/03 at 23:53:53
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goats  I love baby goats...... awwwww they just make  me melt.  :-X In pakistan I saw a baby sheep, couldn't walk too straight yet, whose owner was washing him by the stream....... it was all black with a white diamond on its forehead. subhanallah, soooooooo cutie pie little tenny weeny sheepy weepy baby. i just drooled over him and begged the man to let me have him and the mother and I will pay him a huge price. My aunt was staring at me like im crazy, so was the man. actually i think he was scared  ;) anyway, he just shot me a weird look and snatch the little cuttie pie away and went home i guess. :(

so yeah, i'm coming to see goats! errrrrrr..... i mean i want to meet up with you inshallah.  ;)  Keep it in August   :) so then i won't have to skip the retreat in NY.
Re: Next Year Get Together, Interested?
eleanor
08/08/03 at 09:22:59
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wow! can you tell me the nearest airport and I will try to price a flight and see if I can go on holidays to the US next year?
oh man, I told you before I would come if you do this and I really want to, but this'll take a bit of organising  :o
Re: Next Year Get Together, Interested?
Caraj
08/08/03 at 10:50:46
Sure, and I should of mentioned it in a post as others many want to know.

SEATAC  ...  is the airport abbrev used

which is short for Seattle/Tacoma Airport
In Washington State
This is about 1 1/2 to 2 hours from the ranch.
If possable due to awful traffic best if folks can try to pick flights that come in  between 9 am and 2 pm  or after 6 pm and through the night Pacific Standard time
But I will be there to pick anyone up at any time. We can always look around, shop or get a bite to eat before heading to the ranch if we want to wait out traffic. Oh and by the way, it is a beautiful drive to the ranch over a beautiful mountain pass   :-*
08/08/03 at 10:52:06
Caraj
Re: Next Year Get Together, Interested?
Trustworthy
08/08/03 at 13:08:56
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Yes and I'll be there to help Sr Azizah out, insha-Allah.  Maybe rent like a 15 passenger van or something.

But mind you all, WA's weather is always iffy.  May-August is when it sometimes doesn't rain.  Other than than that bring your umbrella.  Bring it anyways, and sunglasses too if this will take place between May-August.

Sr.  Azizah...if you need any assistance with this, I'm willing to help out as well.  

Did you get my PM about my numbers and about the "Very Important"?

Ma-asalaama....
Re: Next Year Get Together, Interested?
BroHanif
08/08/03 at 14:33:17
[quote]BroHanif!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm surprised at you.
You all accepted me and I'm great aren't I    
Well do you think I would marry someone not so great?   [/quote]

I'm sure his fine and dandy and smells like sweet violets yet its just hard to  talk to someone or form a trust when you don't even know em. No doubt I'm sure his a great guy.

If he wants to talk you have my details. MAybe I could ask Nomi to arrange a trip in Pakistan??? Hmm... no not jamaat.

Until then respect.

Salaams,

Hanif
NS
Re: Next Year Get Together, Interested?
saadia
08/08/03 at 18:30:31
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;D

THIS IS THE COOLEST IDEA!!! Azizah that sounds like soo much fun! White water rafting, horseback riding oh my goodness I'm too excited! Insha'Allah I'll have some vacation time and be ready to goooo!!

saadia
Re: Next Year Get Together, Interested?
paula
08/09/03 at 08:46:57
[slm][size=2][font=Verdana][color=Navy]          [quote]No need to move alone, if you want, I am only a few hours away and I have a small pick-up truck with a trailer hitch [/quote]

[quote] I raised 2 boys alone 14 years and now I an married 2 yrs this time and still alone    I know what it's like to move all by yourself.[/quote]

Oh Azizah you really touched my heart with your post here. Thank-you so very much, Jazak Allahu Khairan. I know I’ve read before about your raising the boys by yourself & pray Allah (swt) will reward you so very well for your accomplishments & endurance… Insha Allah… Ameen. You must be one durable woman to have stuck through such a fine job. Actually, all mothers out there, especially single as well, need to just know how much their efforts mean. They know, but so often they don’t hear it enough. Even fathers should know how important their influences to their children are.

I’m sure too we will be meeting one day…. Insha Allah….. I’ve thought that before… life must settle down just a little bit more for me though before that point. But I’m sure it will happen in the future. You are so very precious. I would like to be the one offering to help you, unfortunately that isn’t something in my hands @ the moment. However, you always sound so in the flow with everything ….. Subhan Allah.

Thought I should clarify here too, a couple things: Hectic right now, yes. Trying to mesh quite a few things together. Yet alone, no. Alhamdu lillah. I am married; I have two sons & a daughter. (Smile) Something quite interesting too that I could share, is that many people are surprised to find out my oldest son is already a senior in high school. Woohoo, graduation next year, please keep him in your prayers if you may. Two things throw people off. I look younger than my age for one, so people tell me. “& That’s suppose to be a good thing  ::) ” (smile). & On top of that, my oldest son is not mine biologically, he is adopted (long beautiful story… Alhamdu lillah). But I have raised him since he was four almost five & every bit mine inside as if I gave birth to him. I believe the feeling is mutual both ways. So, in some ways I don’t mesh with my generation so to speak, I work in environments & relate more with a little older group than myself. Have for quite some years now. (Sometimes very thankful for that…. Subhan Allah). A lot of my generation that I know, are still pushing strollers, planning daycare & such. Definitely not thinking about colleges, anti-girl enforcements (do these such things even exist ??? lol ) (what a hard society to be growing up in now a days, but I’m so far thankful), & letting go. Anyway, I have a whole life I could tell you about (smile). Very thankful & yet we are always learning every step of the way… Subhan Allah. Just thought I should update a little bit more here with the post.  I guess I get this inner feeling of being kind of protective of my family & don’t share as much as I would [u]really[/u] like to.  Believe me, I’m absorbing your posts here online, dealing with the daughter-in-law, few more female topics, etc. Just keep them coming. I’m sure they will prove to be very good reference one day… Insha Allah… Subhan Allah.

Anyway, I turned your post into a personal talk here. Sorry for that Azizah, just seemed to flow & felt it was a very good thing to clarify. It’s not a complete fill-in but perhaps a little of an update for all.
Just really really wanted to thank-you again for your truly wonderful kindness!! …… Indeed “Allah Watches”  :-*

I definitely appreciate the offer that you may be a resource to me if ever need be. I truly cannot tell you how much that means. Jazak Allahu Khairan.

…….. ((we return you now to our regularly scheduled thread  ;) ))……..
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08/09/03 at 08:54:09
paula
Re: Next Year Get Together, Interested?
IMuslim_4Ever
08/09/03 at 16:31:24
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This is just too much!!!!!!!!!!!  OMGoodiness!! i am soooo excited!  yaappppppppppppppyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

sorry sis...got a lil crzy  :-[  

Inshaallah i am there...that is if i can find spare time after taking some summer courses at college. "sigh"  busy body once college begins!  

but i will do my extremly best to organize...and head towrd Washington State BaBy!! yhaahhooooohhoooooooooooooooooooooooo...l

oops going crzy agian...got to go before it gets too wild!  and HORSIEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
:D :D :D :D :D :D
I LOVE HORSEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


i am done...thank you very much

ma salaama

PS. and HORSE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  oh wow horses!!
Re: Next Year Get Together, Interested?
Nomi
08/12/03 at 12:36:01
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[quote author=BroHanif link=board=sis;num=1060210945;start=15#22 date=08/08/03 at 14:33:17]
Hmm... no not jamaat.
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Why not! it'll be fun having all u bros here with your sleeping bags on your shoulders plus miswaaks and stuff :)

[quote author=BroHanif link=board=sis;num=1060210945;start=15#22 date=08/08/03 at 14:33:17]
MAybe I could ask Nomi to arrange a trip in Pakistan???
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And if you plan it in winter 2004 then the "dude ranch" will hopefully be ready by then, inshAllah, i'm planning it with me uncle :) and it must be in winter coz my car isn't airconditioned :P (but alhamdolillah). You'll have alot of area to play with, how does 48 acres sound :) and you wont be charged with trespassing if you go 48 acres towards left and 48+48 towards right coz that belongs to my uncles :P.

Hey, that doesn't mean i'm rich (but alhamdolillah) so NO free air tickets :)

[slm]
Asim Zafar

PS: why are we discussing this in Akhwat's Cafe ::)


:)
08/12/03 at 12:38:14
Nomi
Re: Next Year Get Together, Interested?
Leslie
08/15/03 at 03:17:05
Hi Cara,

What a wonderful offer!  :)

I'll be there if I can possibly make it.  (God willing).

Thanks,
Leslie
Re: Next Year Get Together, Interested?
Caraj
08/18/03 at 19:12:16
One of the sisters messaged me about info and talking to her husband and I though of something    :-[

Many of you have hubby's and single sisters have their fathers/families.
Although most of you have a good idea of who I am and what kind of person I am, your families don't.

If any of you would like some personal and business refers when speaking to your families about this get together, message me and I'll gladly provide them.
Re: Next Year Get Together, Interested?
Sakinah
08/20/03 at 23:30:26
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Sis. Azizah if you could(InshaAllah) email that info ASAP it I'm at ImanSakinah01@hotmail.com.  :) I pray that I can make it there. I've never been outside of a Urban area before. :P It sounds like it's going 2 be sooooooooo much fun ;D
Re: Next Year Get Together, Interested?
tryharder
08/23/03 at 02:55:15
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YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ride 'em (hijabi) cowgirls!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(my mom is in seattle right now as a matter of fact --Bainbridge Island to be exact.)
this sounds like SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO much fun!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i am [color=Red][/color] in!!!! im in school though, so spring break time would be great, or else after school is out for summer break???

yippeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ameera, how about you girlie? we can fly out together  ;) sounds fun huh????

Re: Next Year Get Together, Interested?
chiq
08/23/03 at 09:35:12
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Sis Cara you da woman  8)

I sooo wouldve loved to finally meet y'all, but April/May too close to exams, and summer's beyond my student pocket  :'(

So will be thinking of you (enviously) here in London next summer inshallah...

Wasalaam
Re: Next Year Get Together, Interested?
theOriginal
08/23/03 at 12:32:03
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Wow it sounds pretty hype.  

Washington state is like way far.  I could always try if it's at the beginning of May....but couldn't promise anything.

Wasalaam.
Re: Next Year Get Together, Interested?
Yasmeena
08/24/03 at 13:46:50
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Is this Caraj?  Are we talking about P.O., WA?

I would be interested in attending a  :-) get-together.  It sounds like fun and a good way to meet some of the  :-) on the board.  It wouldn't bother me that you aren't a Muslimah, I still haven't gotten my husband or granddaughter to revert yet, but they do ask questions.

Yasmeena

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