Road trip in January from CA to Louisiana... will we hit snow on the I-40? -

We re going from San Francisco (CA), through Flagstaff (AZ), to Santa Fe (NM), over to Oklahoma City... and then down through Dallas, Texas, arriving in New Orleans about a week later. I am completely unfamiliar with any climate after Bakersfield, in California, along our route... so, given our route along the I-40, through these states/cities... is it likely we d hit snow? We would be traveling sometime in late January.

Very possiblyIf you re going to hit heavy snow on that route it will be between AZ I-40 exit 145 and exit 233 as you start climbing up to the Arizona Divide -the highest point on I-40 -and on into Flagstaff and then downhill into Winslow .You may also hit some snow on your way up to Santa Fe from ABQ and then as you head back to I-40E thru Las Vegas St Charles NMOnce you get to Tucumcari NM I-40 just flattens out all the way to OKC and then I-35 S into Big D On that stretch high winds and ice are more of a problem than snow isI assume that you will route it SFO Bakersfield Barstow KingmanWhen you get gas on I-40 exit 48 Kingman [ gas in AZ is always at least a quarter a gallon cheaper than it is in CA] ask drivers coming from the east what the road conditions are .If they ve driven thru heavy snow their cars will look like it.If the weather is bad to the east and you have to spend a night in Kingman then taking Rt 66 over to Oatman is a nice way to kill a couple of hoursSafe trip

well there might be a little possiblity when you hit oklahoma city nd dallas.

What would you suggest I do in NYC during the holiday seasons? -

A visit to New York City during Christmas time would not be a trip to New York City during Christmas time without a trip to Rockefeller center to visit the big tree. You most likely will be missing the lightning, as it is on the second of December, but between then and January seventh, the tree will be up, so I strongly suggest going out there to check out the tree. Rockefeller is between 47th and 50th Streets and 5th and 7th Avenues. I would also suggest seeing the Nutcracker , which is a Christmas-themed ballet. It s a magical performance, and it s a fun family ballet, and I would suggest that as well. Also check out SoHo and Canal Street for some fantastic shopping. There are some great miscellaneous items you can find around there, and there is almost everything that you could want and need for the holidays. the Nutcracker ballet information:http://www.nutcrackerballet.net/ Top 10 Things To Do in NYC For The Christmas Holiday http://travelingmamas.com/2008/12/02/top�� Things to do in New York City at Christmastime http://www.onboardnewyorktours.com/chris�� How to Enjoy Christmas in New York http://www.associatedcontent.com/article��All the best ?

Go, just go any time is a good time to visit NY. Winter is a very beautiful time there. Central Park, draped in snow, is magic. Add a carriage ride through the snow and that is about as good as it gets. Of course ice skating at Rockefeller Plaza with Prometheus looking on is a classic. Stick around after and see the lights on the hugh tree. Then, venture to the Top of the Rock (the observation deck at the top of the Rockefeller Building) to see some real New York lights, dress accordingly.

New Year count down that surely would be a packed place! Head to the Toys R Us store and buy some gifts! See a Christmas play.Ripley s Believe it or Not museum. You can look at the statue of liberty. Look at the twinkling lights, the decorations, the stores! There is a lot to do during the Holidays and this is only a few! Have fun and be safe on your Holiday trip to one of the busiest and you-won t-run-out-of-things-to-do NYC!!!!!

-Empire State Building-Statue of Liberty/Ellis Island-Rockefeller Center and the Top of the Rock Observation Deck, as well as the Christmas Tree-Skating at both Bryant Park and at Wollman Rink-Window shopping at the big stores.Good luck

Help with brooklyn accent? -

how would you pronounce simon ?its nothing in particular, i cant get my head round it!thanks :)

sigh - mon

soi-mon

It would sound like Sigh-min

Moving with family from India to San Jose, CA? -

I am to work at San Jose, CA would like to get recommendations as where to live with my wife 2 kids (in Grade 2 5). I would be getting $84k per year.

First, be aware that $84K is NOT as huge a salary as it sounds. Especially in Silicon Valley. However, it is not down near any poverty level as many people experience in the area. Careful planning and budgeting can help you live comfortably and even begin saving money.Next issue is whether or not you wish to live near other Indians living in the area. If so, there are several concentrations of South Asians, including a fairly dense community in and around the East Foothills and the Evergreen neigborhood, as well as another in nearby Fremont, California. But be aware that San Jose is extremely cosmopolitan and you ll find Indians, other South Asians and most other ethnic groups well represented all over the city and surrounding valley. Not only are there many Supermarkets around that specialize in Asian Foods, most grocery stores have Asian food sections, as well is produce.A tour of virtually any elementary school in the city will show most races and groups well represented, so there should be no problem with your young children being accepted. And, if you know kids, even if their English Language skills are not as sharp as one might want, it won t take long for them to adapt and get along with their peers.If you have any savings to bring over, it might be a good time to invest in buying a home, rather than renting, if possible. It s a buyer s market and, as long as you pick wiselly and don t get into a more of a mortgage than you can handle, you should be all right. Apartment living can get pretty uncomfortable, unless you can pay a high rent. But with rents that high, you might as well buy a house if you can swing the loan.Good luck and Welcome.

I d say look on the sf bay craigslist at www.craigslist.com and find SF Bay Area... Most places are good to live like in Milpitas, Cupertino, Santa Clara... a lot of Indians who come here and work live in Milpitas and Santa Clara. Most places are safe to live and have ok schools just stay away from Alviso or East San Jose and in most cases it will be a good neighborhood. Also, dont let your kids wear any solid color of all Blue or Red or they might get stabbed or shot by someone.

I lived in San Jose for 20 years. The East side is VERY busy, with allot of different nationalities. And if there are gangs around, they tend to be on that side (East) of town. We really enjoyed living in Campbell, on the West side, near Saratoga and Los Gatos. From my years of living there, I would say that s by far, the nicest. Good luck!!

Cupertino, lots of indians here, and chinese, you ll feel like home here... the schools here in cupertino are top notch.. friendly place