sobo Posted October 4, 2005 Posted October 4, 2005 I don't know if these sorts of chestbeats are considered apropos on this board, but we just learned yesterday that we got our referral for our little daughter. We will be leaving for Wanzhou (Szechuan province) in early December, and should be home by Christmas. Just wanted to share that, cuz now there's a bunch of folks on here that sorta know me and where I'm coming from with this news. Is a picture too much over the top? Also, is there any climbing in the Wanzhou area in December? Quote
espirita Posted October 4, 2005 Posted October 4, 2005 I don't know you, but that sounds great. Congratulations!! Quote
knotzen Posted October 4, 2005 Posted October 4, 2005 Most excellent news! I'll bop you one if you *don't* post a picture. Have you chosen an English name for her? I'm afraid your midnight yelling days--er, nights--will soon be over. Quote
sobo Posted October 4, 2005 Author Posted October 4, 2005 Wan Wen Xi, a.k.a. Elaina Joan Xi Soboleski (soon!) Born: October 14, 2004 (picture from April, 2005) knotzen say: I'm afraid your midnight yelling days--er, nights--will soon be over. Those nights have been over for quite a while now. Nicholas turned 3 in August. Quote
olyclimber Posted October 4, 2005 Posted October 4, 2005 Wan Wen Xi, a.k.a. Elaina Joan Xi Soboleski a.k.a. Sobo's new ropegun Born: October 14, 2004 (picture from April, 2005) Quote
sobo Posted October 4, 2005 Author Posted October 4, 2005 OMG!! So cute! Thanks, but I had nothing to do with that... Quote
mec Posted October 4, 2005 Posted October 4, 2005 congrats! I hope you get time to enjoy china while you are there too. Quote
sobo Posted October 4, 2005 Author Posted October 4, 2005 We've learned that the trip is pretty "scripted" for adoptive parents. Once you're in "the care" of the laison folks, you're kind of on a pre-arranged itinerary of tourist visits, official paperwork dealings, orphanage visits, and the like. You travel with about a half-dozen other couples, and the Chinese don't want Westerners wandering off "the beaten path" and fomenting insurrection among the general population. So it's not gonna be at all like it was when we were in Vietnam (where we were alone) 3 years ago, but it's gonna be fun all the same. We're taking Nicholas and his godfather along with us, so mebbe the wife and I will be able to skedaddle off somewhere along the line... is there a Great Wall of China Club??? Quote
tomtom Posted October 4, 2005 Posted October 4, 2005 While you're there, can you pick up an order of General Tao chicken to-go? Oh, and congrats! Quote
dkemp Posted October 4, 2005 Posted October 4, 2005 While you're there, can you pick up an order of General Tao chicken to-go? Quote
sobo Posted October 4, 2005 Author Posted October 4, 2005 that was pretty funny. So nobody's answered the question: Is there any climbing at that time of year near there? Distel32, where are you in my time of need? Quote
sobo Posted October 4, 2005 Author Posted October 4, 2005 Why weren't you at RopeUp? I brought something special for you, you scornful tease! Quote
seawallrunner Posted October 5, 2005 Posted October 5, 2005 congratulations sobo, she's so adorable!! Quote
knelson Posted October 5, 2005 Posted October 5, 2005 I'd double check the seam tape on that jacket. I'm thinkin' it might not be up to snuff. Oh... congrats, too! -kurt Quote
sobo Posted October 5, 2005 Author Posted October 5, 2005 I just want to say "Thank you" to all of you who wrote such kind sentiments and let this proud old fart spout off about his new kid. You guys are a great bunch, I don't care WTF those poseurs over at ascensionist.com say about ya! Quote
Dru Posted October 6, 2005 Posted October 6, 2005 I think your daughter should take that jacket back to REI. It's obvious it is too big. Quote
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