sobo Posted October 4, 2005 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espirita Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 I don't know you, but that sounds great. Congratulations!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisT Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 picture? - YES! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweatinoutliquor Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knotzen Posted October 4, 2005 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olyclimber Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 woohoo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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sobo Posted October 4, 2005 Author Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espirita Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 OMG!! So cute! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olyclimber Posted October 4, 2005 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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sobo Posted October 4, 2005 Author Share Posted October 4, 2005 OMG!! So cute! Thanks, but I had nothing to do with that... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mec Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 congrats! I hope you get time to enjoy china while you are there too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sobo Posted October 4, 2005 Author Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomtom Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 While you're there, can you pick up an order of General Tao chicken to-go? Oh, and congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkemp Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 While you're there, can you pick up an order of General Tao chicken to-go? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sobo Posted October 4, 2005 Author Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minx Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 that's super! yay! have fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sobo Posted October 4, 2005 Author Share Posted October 4, 2005 Why weren't you at RopeUp? I brought something special for you, you scornful tease! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seawallrunner Posted October 5, 2005 Share Posted October 5, 2005 congratulations sobo, she's so adorable!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knelson Posted October 5, 2005 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdietsch Posted October 5, 2005 Share Posted October 5, 2005 congrates Paul .... that's awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sobo Posted October 5, 2005 Author Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dru Posted October 6, 2005 Share Posted October 6, 2005 I think your daughter should take that jacket back to REI. It's obvious it is too big. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
selkirk Posted October 6, 2005 Share Posted October 6, 2005 Congrats Sobo!! That's wonderful news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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