sobo Posted July 29, 2005 Posted July 29, 2005 My wife also got some Mandarin language CDs, as our next child is coming from China this fall. <insert "hoping mightily" graemlin here> Good luck with that! A coworker of mine is doing the same thing, it's quite the process. His wife doesn't like it when I refer to here as "Soon-yi" though . Which same thing? Learning Chinese, or adopting a child from there? Quote
Dave_Schuldt Posted July 29, 2005 Posted July 29, 2005 Critical Mass tonight. Hike up Big Snow MT tomarow. Chill and chores Sunday Quote
mec Posted July 29, 2005 Posted July 29, 2005 so all of you who are going to be in Darrington, what are you going to climb? I was thinking of heading there, but if you all are crowding my routes, I will find someplace else... Quote
selkirk Posted July 29, 2005 Posted July 29, 2005 Don't know about this weekend but Orbit was great yesterday Quote
mattp Posted July 29, 2005 Posted July 29, 2005 I'll be on the dome. But don't worry, there are lots of great routes to choose from even if someone is on the one you're after. Crowding is generally not a problem at Darrington. The sun can be intense, though. Last time I was up there, with temps a little hotter than predicted for this weekend and no wind at all, some folks got baked off the rock. Quote
mec Posted July 29, 2005 Posted July 29, 2005 the plan is to climb in the morning and hike/relax in the afternoon. Definitely going to bring the sunscreen... Quote
sobo Posted July 29, 2005 Posted July 29, 2005 Is this all about padding one's post count? Master Yoda surpassed my post count this week, and he's been on this board almost 3 years less than me... More on topic, my family and I will be seeking solace in green leafy spaces cooled by the mist of waters falling from great heights. Quote
mattp Posted July 29, 2005 Posted July 29, 2005 Depending on where (3:00 rock for example), if there is no cloud cover in the morning and if the day starts out warm, you may find it is more comfortable to climb there in the afternoon. Quote
Camilo Posted July 29, 2005 Posted July 29, 2005 Which same thing? Learning Chinese, or adopting a child from there? Adopting. They are finishing up with the application/interview process and are thinking to get a call around Feb. They only get 2 weeks advance notice of when to go to China to pick up the baby. Quote
sobo Posted July 29, 2005 Posted July 29, 2005 That timing sounds about right. This trip will net us our second adopted child from Asia. Our little boy (now turning 3) was born in Vietnam, and we are due to travel to China this October to pick up a little sister for him. We wish your co-worker friends good luck! Here's a pic of our little rascal, Nicholas, from last fall. I suppose I have to give a credit to Sears Portrait Studios... Quote
Dru Posted July 29, 2005 Posted July 29, 2005 "She's crazy. She went all the way to China to get a baby. Aren't there any babies abandoned around here anymore?" - Fred Beckey in 2003 describing a certain Canadian climber. Quote
Ireneo_Funes Posted July 29, 2005 Posted July 29, 2005 So that's the little waterfall enthusiast. Cute kid, sobo. A lesbian couple I know adopted a girl from China several years ago. Because the Chinese government isn't big on homosexuality, they had to pretend that they were roommates or something...ridiculous. Be glad you don't have to go through that charade! Quote
sobo Posted July 29, 2005 Posted July 29, 2005 "She's crazy. She went all the way to China to get a baby. Aren't there any babies abandoned around here anymore?" - Fred Beckey in 2003 describing a certain Canadian climber. It's all a matter of perspective, cost, and how much you dislike the North American jurisprudence system... Quote
sobo Posted July 29, 2005 Posted July 29, 2005 So that's the little waterfall enthusiast. Cute kid, sobo. A lesbian couple I know adopted a girl from China several years ago. Because the Chinese government isn't big on homosexuality, they had to pretend that they were roommates or something...ridiculous. Be glad you don't have to go through that charade! Smart as a firecracker, too. It's true, Asian kids must just naturally be smart. There was a lesbian that adopted from VN through our agency just before we went to get Nicholas. She said that it was pretty easy for her, no problems. The Vietnamese seem to be a little more open-minded in many regards. Go figure... Quote
olyclimber Posted July 29, 2005 Author Posted July 29, 2005 Where should I go this weekend, Master Oly? I only have Sunday free. The Sound of Music beckons you to frolic in the flowers of Paradise. Quote
thelawgoddess Posted July 29, 2005 Posted July 29, 2005 Where should I go this weekend, Master Oly? I only have Sunday free. The Sound of Music beckons you to frolic in the flowers of Paradise. well, how can one deny master oly? i just might have to go there and frolic! Quote
olyclimber Posted July 29, 2005 Author Posted July 29, 2005 Is this all about padding one's post count? Master Yoda surpassed my post count this week, and he's been on this board almost 3 years less than me... More on topic, my family and I will be seeking solace in green leafy spaces cooled by the mist of waters falling from great heights. There is no post count. Quote
sobo Posted July 29, 2005 Posted July 29, 2005 My post count is catching up with the Master... Master has been sleeping, yes? Quote
thelawgoddess Posted July 29, 2005 Posted July 29, 2005 My post count is catching up with the Master... Master has been sleeping, yes? your post counts are pathetic. you obviously work too much. Quote
olyclimber Posted July 29, 2005 Author Posted July 29, 2005 My post count is catching up with the Master... Master has been sleeping, yes? I was relaxing in a hottub with some special ladies. Quote
sobo Posted July 29, 2005 Posted July 29, 2005 Yoda does that?? I thought he cleared his mind of such things. What's the Jedi coming to...? Quote
thelawgoddess Posted July 29, 2005 Posted July 29, 2005 Yoda does that?? I thought he cleared his mind of such things. What's the Jedi coming to...? i think he has yoda confused with beckey. Quote
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