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A Spot for RumorsWhile I am away, please post your rumors in the comments to this post. Please leave agency names out. Also, for countries with only a few agencies please do not name the country. Please feel free to (nicely) chit-chat on the post above this one. 
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October 18th, 2006 at 10:57 pm
Nothing???
Come on….I need SOMETHING here!
8/25/05
October 18th, 2006 at 11:26 pm
Hoping THIS is THE month for you looneytunes32!
October 19th, 2006 at 11:50 am
Hi from Mallorca in Catalonia (Spain)
Yesterday and Today i speek with my agency…. they tell me that hoping the cutt-off at 8/23 … come on CCAA a little more !!!
Sorry because my english is very bad….
Agnès i Tomeu from Mallorca
LID 09/07/05
http://www.mallorcaweb.net/esquiterell
October 19th, 2006 at 11:56 am
Agnesitomeu-Su ingles esta bien. Podemos comprenderle. Ojala que CCAI pueda terminar el agosto, no?
Saluods de la Florida
:-)
Laureen
Me encanta su isla!
October 19th, 2006 at 11:57 am
Hoping TOO THIS is THE month for you looneytunes32! and for our friends from Llucmajor in Mallorca with LID 26/08 !!!
October 19th, 2006 at 1:30 pm
Just received email from my agency about referrals. They said that they should expect them Oct 23-27th. They didn’t want to give lid dates because they said that sometimes that information wasn’t correct (didn’t want to get hopes up, and then not be true), but did say that the dates would be approximately Aug 23 & 24th. They did mention that this was NOT set in stone.
October 19th, 2006 at 1:34 pm
OH MY GOSH!! Was the 24th included or not???
October 19th, 2006 at 1:37 pm
They didn’t give ANYTHING definitive. They said approximately the 23rd & 24th…but not SET IN STONE…they said they are at the mercy of the CCAA.
October 19th, 2006 at 1:55 pm
Mom2Isabel, you are so talented. what a hoot.
October 19th, 2006 at 1:55 pm
Thanks aicram for giving us info. Much appreciated!
OMG! I have hope.
LID 8-24-05
October 19th, 2006 at 2:00 pm
(after aicram1966’s post):
Okay, here we go: “approx the 23 & 24″ this is the first time (on this site I think) that an agency has said specifically that the 24th might be included. And this is an agency that seems to know when they’ll be arriving, too. Hmmm.
All other agencies so far seem only to mention the 23rd.
aircram1966: is your agency small, mid-sized, or large? What country? (if you can say)?
WAG/speculation: Perhaps those other agencies know from CCAA that the 23 is a certainty and the 24th is a maybe. Or that only some of 24 may be included?
At any rate, FINALLY an agency has mentioned the word “24th”.
Ya-hoo, ya-hay.
October 19th, 2006 at 2:02 pm
I SO hope it is true, but I also hope that I am not giving anybody false hopes. Just one agency with a not so strong rumor. Will be keeping fingers/toes crossed for the 8/24 crowd. As a 07/03/06 lid’er, I have a LONG way to go, but every extra day (especially an extra big lid day) is some hope….as little as it may be :(
October 19th, 2006 at 2:04 pm
Don’t worry aicram! Your info is much appreciated. Thanks again for sharing it! If it doesn’t happen, then it doesn’t happen. It is so nice to have hope! (-:
October 19th, 2006 at 2:05 pm
U.S. and I believe it is a medium size agency. I have faith in my agency, BUT, like I said they are NOT saying for a fact that the 24th is included.
October 19th, 2006 at 2:20 pm
I have a permagrin on my face ;-D Can’t wipe it off!!!!!
Thanks aicram!
*permagrin lid 8/19/05*
October 19th, 2006 at 2:33 pm
MUST. INCLUDE. 24TH!!!
Early congrats to those of you coming up next! :o)
~hopeful in Ohio with a 11/30LID
October 19th, 2006 at 3:06 pm
We are pulling for you Looney Tunes!!!
Curt and Amy
October 19th, 2006 at 4:09 pm
aicram1966-
Hey. We are with the same agency. I want to thank you for so accurately posting the info that was shared in that it is not for sure. I feel really lucky that they realized how crazy this is making all of us and felt that they should share what they think they know. They were very clear that they don’t want to break anyone’s heart with false hope and that they could be wrong about the 24th. BUT STILL- It is something to go into the weekend with!
SIS
October 19th, 2006 at 4:27 pm
Soooo…if it is NOT set in stone, maybe it will not only include the 24th but…go to,let’s say..the 30th or maybe the 31st.
[Die hard optimist here]
(Setting myself up for disappointment..again)
but one of these months (LIKE NEXT!!!) I am going to be right! (Hee hee.)
Laureen
8/30/05 (As if you really had to read that!!)
:-)
http://www.babysites.com/sites/laureenmary
October 19th, 2006 at 4:41 pm
aircam1966, we apparently have the same agency, albeit I just read the memo on the e-group, it wasn’t sent directly to me. I have to say I am DAZZLED and most appreciative that they decided to feed us what little info. they have this month—this is a first in my experience with them. We are certainly all adults and can recognize that they aren’t promising anything. Apparently they have finally realized that fact and also how helpful it is for families to get some kind of info., even if it’s indefinite and just at a rumor stage right now. That said, they are so conservative I now think maybe there actually is a chance the CCAA will make it at least through 8/24… Sure hope so.
October 19th, 2006 at 4:50 pm
CWS-
Did you just read the post on the Spot to Chat thread? Someone posted that their agency said referrals included the 24th.
October 19th, 2006 at 5:02 pm
Mom2Isabel, thanks for the tip. I just scrolled down the thread and found it, I think—albeit it looks like this was second-hand info., an “I read on a blog that x person’s agency said…” kind of thing. Still, gives us hope, huh??? I’m thinking the “through 8/24″ stuff is now maybe up to an R2 on the rumor scale. Sure hope it’s true, or better yet, that the CCAA finishes the entire month… and while they’re at it, gets into Sept… and since Sept. looks like a smallish month, maybe finishes Sept.
Ack, better slap myself upside the head, I’m losing my grip on reality. ;o) Feels good to be hopeful though.
October 19th, 2006 at 5:08 pm
I agree:
R2 – that the 24th has a real CHANCE of being included.
(not R2 that the 24th will be included)
October 19th, 2006 at 5:20 pm
Maybe all the crazy talk about CCAA possibly looking at DTC dates v. LIDs is related to the 8/24 batch.
It is so huge that there will be a significant decrease in referrals if it is not included, and yet….. it seems to be too big to include all of the date. Perhaps it will be split between Oct and Nov by DTC. While that would not be the best case scenario, it would be better than not referring anyone with that LID.
Just a thought. (Not one that I am wishing unless, of course, it means the difference between 8/24ers seeing ANY referrals next week versus none.)
(Hey, as an 8/30, I am STILL hoping for a surprise this month!!!!)
It’s gonna be a LOOOONNNNNNNNGGGGGG weekend, huh?
Laureen
http://www.babysites.com/sites/laureenmary
October 19th, 2006 at 5:27 pm
CWS,
I like the way you think:
“Still, gives us hope, huh??? I’m thinking the “through 8/24″ stuff is now maybe up to an R2 on the rumor scale. Sure hope it’s true, or better yet, that the CCAA finishes the entire month… and while they’re at it, gets into Sept… and since Sept. looks like a smallish month, maybe finishes Sept”
Sparky
(who’s hoping CWS is a psychic and can predict the future)
LID 9/14
October 19th, 2006 at 6:50 pm
i’m hoping! that’s who…. haha
October 19th, 2006 at 7:57 pm
Can anyone address how significant it would be IF 8/24 were included, meaning would it mean that the Oct referral batch was similar in size to June? ( wasn’t that the last ‘big’ month — then the last 3 months were about half its size?)
Just wondering if it would indicate a speed up if they included 8/24 — or not necessarily…
Here’s hoping they go beyond 8/23…
October 19th, 2006 at 8:00 pm
My bet is with Sparky being the psychic if August and maybe September gets finished.
Go Sparky!!! Woo Woo!!!
:-D
Laureen
8/30 (Could you tell?)
http://www.babysites.com/sites/laureenmary
October 19th, 2006 at 8:08 pm
CWS…I only got it as an email b/c I have set up my yahoo group to send the moderators comments to my email…it helps with updates. I was really surprised that they did give that much info, but very glad that they did. Like you, ANY info is much appreciated…I do think that we can handle it if they give us some idea with the warning that it might not be completely accurate…thanks for the freakin’ bone!
CWS and Sis…what are your LID’s? good to know who else is with my agency…have y’all been pretty happy with them? I really don’t have any complaints, but as a first timer, I don’t really know what to expect. My sister is using them as well and seems happy….she referred them to me.
Sparky…I’m voting for your prediction…not that I think it will happen, but we can dream!
October 19th, 2006 at 8:11 pm
Can’t take credit for the prediction. That honor goes to CWS bit I’ll gladly take credit if it comes true :)
Just kidding.
October 19th, 2006 at 8:45 pm
Hi…Anyone hear anything about a CCAA Director/official being away this or next week? There’s some chatter on some of the groups about an official being away and therefore no {SNs ?} TAs going out. Anybody else hear this?
October 19th, 2006 at 10:20 pm
I was SOOOO sure they would be matching up through the 26th!!! I don’t know why- gut feeling, I guess. I’ve got my fingers crossed for the 26h, though!!!
His,
Mrs. U
http://www.makingahouseahome.blogspot.com
LID 9-12-05
October 19th, 2006 at 10:21 pm
aicram1966-
I have no complaints about our agency. Plenty about this wait but none about them. Oh, if I’m right, and I think I am, your sister and I have the same LID and you live about a 1/2 hour from me! : ) What a tiny little world!
SIS
October 19th, 2006 at 10:48 pm
I’m getting ready to go to bed just after I watching Survivor. When I wake up in the morning all the way over here in the West, I expect to see some rumor about referrals being sent. Oh please, please, please, otherwise it’s going to be a veeeeery loooooong weekend.
October 19th, 2006 at 11:14 pm
Mrs. U,
with a LID of 8/26, I hope your gut is right!
October 19th, 2006 at 11:27 pm
I just posted on the other site…the CCAA site just went down. Maybe they are updating it!!!! SOmeone else try to get on.
October 19th, 2006 at 11:28 pm
just checked CCAA site – it’s up and running and still saying the same “old stuff”.
bummer
October 19th, 2006 at 11:29 pm
ohhh crap! never mind….its up and no update…sorry for the false alarm.
October 20th, 2006 at 3:51 am
AUG 24 RUMOUR ALERT: this is what’s being posted on the “talk” thread:
“No real news here, but just wanted to add that I have seen several blogs (on my long list of blogs I follow)with August 20ish LID’s who are confirming that their agency has alerted them that their referral is “on it’s wayâ€â€¦ and that Aug 24 is included.
:)
Amy (LID 07/22/06)
# catbertie Says:
October 19th, 2006 at 3:57 pm
Our agency posted today that they expect referrals next week up to the 8/24 LID should be included. Large not China only agency who’s learning to share information better…..even if there is no information to share!”
October 20th, 2006 at 8:36 am
Hey threebluesteps, I am interested in your list, may you share It with us? ;)!
Bye,
Cellule
October 20th, 2006 at 9:00 am
Interestedlurker- Yes, the director who signs TAs has been gone all this week. Confirmed with my large China only agency. He will be back Monday and they are hoping he signs TAs by the end of the week. They think we may see SN TAs the following Tuesday but I think they are conservative. I dont know why it would take him all week to sign the TAs.
October 20th, 2006 at 9:05 am
CCAA site is down?!
October 20th, 2006 at 9:06 am
aicram1966, this is my first go-round with our agency–I adopted my first through a large China-only agency based in TX. So far, to me this agency seems very good, despite their (former?) habit of keeping info. that isn’t exactly locked in stone to themselves. I was very happy to see they now seem more willing to share what they know and appear to recognize that APs are capable of comprehending the difference between a “we think but don’t know for sure” statement and a fact. Our agency has an excellent reputation, seems to have a good working relationship with the CCAA, and I think will likely do an great job of helping us all through the China phase of the adoption process. Guess I’ll have to reconfigure my preferences on that e-group (doh!;o), I’d rather get the stuff from the agency directly, too.
My LID is 11/30, what’s yours?
October 20th, 2006 at 9:10 am
The site being down probably doesn’t mean it’s being updated. You can update a website very easily, and it doesn’t require taking it offline. It’s probably down because all of us keep checking it. : )
Here’e hoping for good news soon for you Aug folks!
LID 1-6-06
October 20th, 2006 at 9:12 am
It’s after 9pm in Beijing…anyone heard if the referrals were sent????
:)
October 20th, 2006 at 9:22 am
cellule Says:
hi cellule,
you posted this:
“October 20th, 2006 at 8:36 am
Hey threebluesteps, I am interested in your list, may you share It with us? ;)!”
Malheuresement, no secret list: I was quoting another poster on the other thread, someone named “Amy”. You’ll have to ask her about the long list of blogs; RQ & pom are the only China sites that I check.
October 20th, 2006 at 9:32 am
CWS
Been a while…just wanted to say HI, and WOW~our agency is actually sharing info! Hope this trend continues.
Come on referrals!
October 20th, 2006 at 9:49 am
i cannot get on the CCAAsite… Maybe they will change something before the weekend starts?
October 20th, 2006 at 10:03 am
Hi, SuzyQ, yup, I think it speaks well of our agency that they were able to reevaluate their “no news unless it’s a fact” policy and finally start sharing info. Things have really changed over the past year–it’s hard enough to wait silently, patiently for a referral for 6 months, but when the timeframe stretches out like it has, APs really want/need/deserve SOME kind of info. as to what is going on, so at least they appear to recognize that. Sure hope they keep up this kind of communication with us.
pucca, I’m thinking the CCAA’s server has crashed. It’s 11 p.m. in China, I’m wondering whether anybody works on Saturday who can get it up and running again, or whether they won’t be back online until Sunday evening.
October 20th, 2006 at 10:40 am
I agree with CWS – I think we’ve bombarded the CCAA site, and now it’s down, until they can fix it. HOPEFULLY while they’re at it they’ll update it.
Preferably through at least 8/25.
October 20th, 2006 at 11:00 am
This is NO RUMOR, from Spain:
THE CUTT-OFF IS 08.23. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
CONGRATULATIONSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
October 20th, 2006 at 11:01 am
agnesitomeu, as disappointed as I am to not see at least 8/24 included, thanks for this info.
CONGRATULATIONS to all who will soon finally meet their daughters!!!
October 20th, 2006 at 11:08 am
agnesitomeu-
Is that your agency’s only LID? Do they have other LIDS? Or is that the DEFINITE cut off?
October 20th, 2006 at 11:10 am
does that mean the referrals are mailed…on the way now?
and 8/23? ouch. if indeed it’s true, then I’m soooooo bummed for our 8/24 friends. :(
October 20th, 2006 at 11:11 am
I have no words
8/25/05
October 20th, 2006 at 11:12 am
and I can’t even think
8/24/05
October 20th, 2006 at 11:13 am
well, would it be too much to get some other sources confirming this?
October 20th, 2006 at 11:14 am
wishing RQ was here and ‘on the case’…
October 20th, 2006 at 11:16 am
tg-
You are going to have to share your expertise with missing by one day with lots of us if this is true!!
It was posted on the Aug Yahoo group too but it could be by the same person.
October 20th, 2006 at 11:18 am
The agency tells 100 % this is the DEFINITIVE cutt-of.
This is the original text in spanish:
Llegada de las asignaciones
Según información recibida por varias fuentes las asignaciones llegarán a España entre mitad y finales de la semana que viene y las familias las recibirán probablemente a principio de la otra.
La fecha de corte es el 23 de agosto (para aquellas agencias que tienen fecha de registro hasta dicha fecha) es decir que se confirma que entra en dicha asignaciones el grupo de protocolo público del 18 de agosto 2005 que cuenta con más de 150 expedientes.
ENHORABUENA A TODOS LOS ASIGNADOS!!!
TodavÃa un poco de paciencia. Las administraciones de las Comunidades y las Ecai irán avisando a las familias asignadas cuando dichas asignaciones habrán llegado realmente en sus manos.
Para este grupo de asignaciones la espera se mantiene en 14 meses.
This agency tells that is DEFINITIVE cutt-off !!!
Next week the referrals will be in Spain !!!
Congratulations !!!!
October 20th, 2006 at 11:20 am
We NEED THE QUEEN! (sorry KING! – she keeps us sane!)
October 20th, 2006 at 11:23 am
wrigsassy
Yes this agency have others LID’s, for this agency this is de DEFINITIVE cutt-off.
I ca’nt open the CCAA web, but this agency usually 100 % right.
October 20th, 2006 at 11:23 am
Happy for those who made it…
Beyond bummed for those of us who haven’t.
:o(
October 20th, 2006 at 11:23 am
Just ran agnesitomeu’s Spanish-language text through an online translator, here it is:
They arrived of the assignments
According to information received by several sources the assignments will arrive at Spain between half and ends of next week and the families will receive them probably at the beginning of the other. The date of cut is August 23 (for those agencies that have date of registration to said date) that is to say that is confirmed that enters said assignments the group of public protocol of August 18 2005 that counts on more than 150 expedients.
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THEM ASSIGNED!!! Still a little patience. The administrations of the Communities and the Ecai Iran notifying the families assigned when said assignments will have arrived really in their hands.
For this group of assignments the wait is maintained in 14 months.
October 20th, 2006 at 11:24 am
can someone translate?
October 20th, 2006 at 11:24 am
called *D*ogs *H*ate *L*ice today and they didn’t find anything coming to our agency. BUT, they said it could take about a day for it to be in their system. I’m so hoping this is true rather than, 1 their not mailed or 2 we’re not getting a referral 8-19 LID. This wouldn’t be the first time we were skipped. Anyone else check the *D*ogs *H*ate *L*ice service?
October 20th, 2006 at 11:26 am
here’s the google translation:
Arrival of the allocations According to information received by several sources the allocations will arrive at Spain between half and end from the week that comes and the families will probably receive them to principle of the other. The date of cut is the 23 of August (for those agencies that has date of registry until this date) that is to say, that is confirmed that the group of public protocol of the 18 of August 2005 enters these allocations that counts with more than 150 files. ENHORABUENA TO ALL THE ASSIGNED ONES! Still a little patience. The administrations of the Communities and the Ecai will be warning the assigned families when these allocations will have arrived really in their hands. For this group of allocations the delay stays in 14 months.
October 20th, 2006 at 11:30 am
So, does that mean that the cut off is 8/23 and they only had people with LID 8/18? darn………..
October 20th, 2006 at 11:30 am
thanks donandtamara for the info…
hopefully someone will let the Dogs out with the referrals any time now. lol
:)
October 20th, 2006 at 11:33 am
wrigsassy-
that’s kind of how I took that as when I read it.
yikes.
October 20th, 2006 at 11:44 am
What are the chances of them only doing one day next month, since it’s a big day?
Mary
8/25/05
:o(
October 20th, 2006 at 11:46 am
or 1/2 a day? and what about the whole rumor about the mess up with LIDS/DTC???
October 20th, 2006 at 11:48 am
CONGRATULATIONS to all getting their referrals next week. 14 days is better than the 5 or 6 they did for a few months…was so hoping it would be all of August though :(
LID May 15,2006..the journey continues.
October 20th, 2006 at 11:50 am
Thanks to those who are sending the information that they have. It would be nice to have some confirmation on this last bit of information. I’m not ready to give up on our Aug. 24th friends yet. Let’s hope we hear some more information soon.
8/10/05
October 20th, 2006 at 11:53 am
Once again, I’m STILL hoping for 8/26. Am I just dreaming?? COME ON CCAA!! LET’S GET’EM DONE!!!!!!
His,
Mrs. U
LID 9-12-05
http://www.makingahouseahome.blogspot.com
October 20th, 2006 at 11:53 am
Looneytunes that’s what I thought. What if they only do 1 day next month? A nightmare while awake for sure. Let’s just blot that from our minds. Have they ever done only 1 day?
Congratulations to everyone. This is a very happy day for all of us.
October 20th, 2006 at 11:56 am
AAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
To all of you that will get to see your daughters’ faces next week: a hearty congrats!!!
To all the 8/24 & later folks: This sucks wind!! I am so sorry..
It can’t be possible that only one day will be done in Nov!!! I will scream and cry and scream some more. I have tooo many pals waiting with bated breath for a Nov. referral at this point..
Claire
LID 10/10/05
October 20th, 2006 at 11:57 am
A BIG CONGRATULATIONS to all who will see those adorable little faces soooonnnnnn!!!!!!!!!
dianne(can)
LID Dec.19th
October 20th, 2006 at 12:00 pm
Looneytunes and wrigsassy, I can’t see the CCAA doing only one day (or worse, a half day)–doesn’t make sense that this single day could be THAT big, albeit I can’t remember the exact stats from the recent RQ polls… but if for no other reason that this might be perceived on their end as a face-losing situation.
October 20th, 2006 at 12:01 pm
Is 8/24 the LID the CCAA assigned all the folks whose LIDs got messed up by the rumored incompetent at their agency? Gads, just trying to understand why folks would even think a one-day referral month could be possible.
October 20th, 2006 at 12:09 pm
Is this info from tater? RK – can that info be shared here?
I still can’t believe we are about to receive ours…..!!!!!!! Sad for our fellow 8/24 + later lidders…
lid 8/19/05
October 20th, 2006 at 12:10 pm
Sis…I bet you do know who I am…I’ve talked with you by email!!
CWS…I have a LID of 7/3/06….I have a LONNNNGGG time waiting in my future!!!
Congrats to all up to 8/23…I’m totally bummed for you 8/24 and later people!!!
October 20th, 2006 at 12:35 pm
CWS-
5.31.05 was a hugely ginormous LID day. the CCAA did 5/31/05 through 6/6/06 that group. It was feared that only 5/31 was going to get matched.
-Well, all I have to say right now (besides asking if the referrals are already sent…again) is that I feel for our 8/24 LID friends. I know the feeling…trust me. I’m still thinking that until we definitely know for sure that 8/23 is the cut-off…but I think we were all expecting it was going to happen that way. Perhaps the CCAA will again update their site Monday (Sunday night for us).
and just know, for all of you that are 8/24, don’t apologise for being sad, angry, frustrated, etc. but do know that those feelings will pass and then you’ll just be focusing on knowing that for sure definitely you’re next. you can start making arrangements and plans. and the next four weeks will go by relatively quickly…they will…even if at times it doesn’t feel like it is. I know that at this point it’s all talk. I felt the same last month trust me. But it’s true. :) Hang in there just a little bit longer.
October 20th, 2006 at 12:39 pm
Looking at our poll, there is only about 100 through the 23. Maybe they had more babies but not as many as Aug 24 lists. I’m hopeful that next month would include through the 31st even though it is a very large amount. The positive in this: they could send referrals a few days earlier next time if they have Aug 24 babies waiting.
October 20th, 2006 at 12:44 pm
tg, thanks for offering that historical perspective, hopefully that will help those who are struggling with their disappointment right now.
In the meantime, anybody who needs to should just vent away knowing that the folks here will understand. Better to vent than implode. Some chocolate could also help.
October 20th, 2006 at 12:48 pm
Congratulations to those logged in 8/23 and before!
As for those 8/24 and after, this bites! I am so bummed, my LID is 9/2006, so I have until forever to wait. But I was really hoping for a speed up this month, and even though this is 14 days of LID, if you look at the latest poll (http://www.chinaadopttalk.com/ChinaAdoptTalkPollresults.html), it’s only 109 RQ families. If they did a similar amount next month, they’d wouldn’t even make it to 8/26/05. :(
I’m stubborn, so I’m still hoping they’re going past 8/23, or at least that a bunch of 8/24ers were matched and they just couldn’t send ‘em because it wasn’t a full day.
aicram, sis & CWS – we share the same agency, just wanted to say hi!
October 20th, 2006 at 12:52 pm
Eating chocolate right now-margs for lunch???
October 20th, 2006 at 12:53 pm
wrigsassy, sounds like a plan.
October 20th, 2006 at 12:57 pm
hmmm i’m thinking Quizno’s Prime Rib Steak and Cheese (cheese Grommet!) for lunch.
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
October 20th, 2006 at 12:57 pm
How about a shot of whiskey?!
Feelin’ like this referral will never happen…. CWS, you are right there with me with our 11/30 LID.
Again, I allowed myself to get hopeful that at least 8/24 would be included. I’m sorry, it just sucks.
It’s 5′oclock somewhere…I think I’ll get started.
On a much better note……
CONGRATS TO ALL WHO WILL SEE THEIR PRECIOUS DARLINGS FOR THE FIRST TIME!! Be sure to get those pics posted so we can enjoy too!
October 20th, 2006 at 12:59 pm
Well, I guess it is another month of waiting. Congratulations to all of you who are going to finally see your babies faces. Can’t wait to see the pictures!
October 20th, 2006 at 1:01 pm
SuzyQ, chocolate to get the ol’ stress-reducing endorphins flowing, shot of whiskey to get us past the worst of it until we can uffect an attitude adjustment.
I’ll second the CONGRATOS to all those about to become parents–happiness and good fortune to you, and speedy TAs!
October 20th, 2006 at 1:09 pm
Do they make chocolate whiskey? Maybe that would make me feel better (and kick this darn cold I have!).
October 20th, 2006 at 1:23 pm
wrigsassy-
perhaps some nestles’ quik in some whiskey? :)
i have to say i’m feeling pretty down for you guys. that just sucks. it really does. and not just because of not making it to 8/24 but also because they really didn’t get very far this time at all. :(
October 20th, 2006 at 1:28 pm
Hi everyone,
Just back from lunch to this news. I can’t say I am surprised, but as one of the people whose dtc to lid was messed up, I am terribly disappointed. I had been holding onto hope that CCAA would fix their mistake.
Oh well — its going to be a long sad weekend.
tg – so sorry I won’t be joining you for those nachos.
Reymim and other 8/24ers, I ache with you.
wfp
October 20th, 2006 at 1:31 pm
tg-that sounds kinda gross but maybe it would work?? ha!
By the way, congrats on your match-we need pics!!
I agree with you about the fact that they really didn’t get very far. I just went and took a look at the polls and according to the RQ poll they didn’t do many matches at all.
(Interesting that Spain is saying it is 150 matches for them).
Really makes me wonder how far they will get in November with the huge numbers the end of August.
Just keeps getting more and more interesting!
October 20th, 2006 at 1:39 pm
As 8/24 who is very disappointed, I will be having a few chocolate martinis to help adjust the mood tonight. Then I will focus on all the things that I need to get done, then I will get excited that we will be first next month! Chocolate Martinis can work wonders on changing your outlook.
LID 8/24/05
http://www.waitingformichella.blogspot.com
October 20th, 2006 at 1:49 pm
I am so excited for all of you that are getting referrals!!!! Lets all hope they come on Monday.
I am pretty bummed with the cut-off. One more day would have made us all a lot happier. Just one stinkin day!
Waitingforpink – Our DTC/LID was really messed up too. We were DTC August 5 and LID Sept 13. So in my mind I feel like I shoud have a late August LID and should be next. But I’m not and at this point an extra month seems like a really long time. So close but SO FAR. I guess at least we will have time to get the house ready. It is so out of our control. I guess we will all just have to muddle along a while longer.
October 20th, 2006 at 1:49 pm
OK I’m bummed…..still hoping that it is somehow wrong and at least some of the 8/24 got matched. Christmas without her stinks!
BUT WE ARE FINALLY NEXT! Hugs to my fellow 8/24er’s.
I guess we are in for a loooooong month!!!!!
October 20th, 2006 at 1:55 pm
Nestles and whiskey!????? When is such an amazing concoction as a “chocolate martini” in existance? MMMMMmmm…..try it, you’ll be hooked.
Big hug to those for whom the wait continues. We missed in in August by 4 days. Ugh.
But TG is absolutely right. It’s a little easier to KNOW next time, is your turn. And your heart will grow three sizes bigger ( a la the Grinch) when you see your baby’s face. Hang in there.
Extra big hug to those STILL awaiting TA’s. Monday, for sure!
xoxox M
October 20th, 2006 at 1:56 pm
Wrigsassy – I think I caught your cold – spending too much time on this blog. We know it’s contagious, but this is ridiculous!
October 20th, 2006 at 2:01 pm
Big Hug to all you 8/24s
October 20th, 2006 at 2:10 pm
Congrats to those before 8/23.
and sympathies to the rest of us, especially the 8/24ths.
October 20th, 2006 at 2:15 pm
I’m sorry, too for the 08-24 liders. I am glad that you know right now instead of going through the weekend wondering. Group HUG !!!!
Still waiting for our TA. jfk
October 20th, 2006 at 2:18 pm
Just went and found the RQ’s chocolate martini recipe, here’s the link:
http://chinaadopttalk.com/forum/index.php?topic=303.0
Yep, real productive at work today, uh-huh.
October 20th, 2006 at 2:31 pm
Big congrats to all of you anxiously anticipating finally seeing your sweet baby’s face! Please be sure to post photos ASAP. It keeps those of us with a long haul (LID 3/21/06) a little hopeful. So sorry to those who just miss the cutoff. When our time comes near I can’t imagine how upset I’ll be if we miss it by one day. It probably wouldn’t be so bad except for all of us going in expecting such a short wait and ending up with this!!!
October 20th, 2006 at 2:35 pm
To the 8/24ers, I don’t think it’s definite yet that you won’t be included, although I admit it’s not looking good. I’ll continue pulling for ya. I also it might be time to remind everyone of the rumors RQ has been seeing about November coming a little earlier. If you’re not included this time, it’s looking pretty good that at least you won’t have to wait a whole month before you see your beautiful child’s face. :-)
October 20th, 2006 at 3:14 pm
Well, I am bummed. I guess I kind of expected this deep down inside since nothing with this adoption has gone as we would have hoped. I guess knowing we are next is good… but as someone who was DTC on 7/22 and not logged in until 8/24 it is frustrating. It is frustrating and feels very unfair.
Seeing others who were DTC after us and logged in before us receive their referrals is so bittersweet. I am happy for them.. but MAN… it is a hard pill to swallow.
My thoughts on next month are not very promising for many dates receiving referrals. 8/24 is so big and the last week of August has 4 other big dates, I can’t see CCAA making it out of August next month. They would have to put up some humungous numbers.
Sorry to be such a negative energy. By this time next week I will probaby start gearing back up.. knowing we will see our daughter’s face in just a few weeks.
M
October 20th, 2006 at 3:18 pm
sitting here eating hershey kisses and drinking – a glass of milk
it’s helping
a little….
8/24/05
October 20th, 2006 at 3:32 pm
Ouch!
LID 8-24-05
October 20th, 2006 at 3:41 pm
Wow. I guess as an 8.24.05 LIDer I may have the tendency to want to stick my head in the sand but I don’t take the news as official confirmation. With all due respect to our Spanish friends, their boards are not always right, the past history has shown that to be the case. TATER evolved from “TATUR” the Agency That Is USUALLY right. Usually is not always.
Not official confirmation has been given by the CCAA so there is still a chance for 8/24ers and later.
October 20th, 2006 at 3:41 pm
We are LID of 8/10/05, so I know how it feels to miss the cut off by just a day. Last month they went through 8/9 and my heart just sank when I read the updated website that sunday night. I totally know how it feels, but trust me, knowing you are next is one of the very few guarantees that there are in this process!! One month goes by pretty fast. Remember, this is still just a rumor, so there may still be hope for all you 8/24 LIDs!! Keep your heads up….
Amie
October 20th, 2006 at 3:49 pm
RK
We’ve been nice to each other, no fighting, very sweet actually…
please, can you give us any tid bits of info that you’re receiving?
October 20th, 2006 at 3:58 pm
Congratulations to all of you getting your referrals. With a 09/29/05 LID, I think it will be another 3 lonnnggg months for m :(
Just ate half a pan of pecan brownies. Not quite as good as a chocolate martini, but close…
October 20th, 2006 at 4:01 pm
Hello. Just a thought. Does anyone else think that maybe the CCAA matched a significant part of 8/24 but that they couldn’t finish the month and are holding on to all of the 8/24′ers until they are matched? (I know, this stinks for those that are matched.) If so, the Nov. referral group will be larger than the others. Just a thought. There is also the rumor that Nov. referrals may come mid month. I reference RQ’s post on the forum under Info from Our Agency.
October 20th, 2006 at 4:05 pm
RQ needs a blackberry! I’m sitting at the airport reading everyone’s comments and I’ll add my own: BLECH!! As another 8/24er – I really hate this. Here is another big fear of mine that I’ll share with y’all (share the pain while everyone is drinking those martinis.) If they have matched 2/3 of 8/24 and then match another normal batch in the next 4 weeks – that is a lot of referrals all trying to get TAs and CAs at one time. Especially since this group about to get referrals will also have some families not travelling until January due to some agencies not booking travel at Christmas. Would we all get to travel before CNY? Is there any chance we might not get home until March???? Talk me down from the ledge guys!
October 20th, 2006 at 4:38 pm
Happy Hour- Sorry for giving you my cold-isn’t the power of computers amazing???
I am just back from USCIS, I used my infopass to sit for an hour to see an officer that gave me our invitation to be fingerprinted-AGAIN! Ah well, it just topped off a lousy day.
Where are those chocolate martinis or chocolate whiskies when you need them?? Hope everyone has a great weekend
and I am excited to see pics!
October 20th, 2006 at 5:29 pm
Any chance that maybe this is the month where they may look at received date vs. LID?
Is there any chance that CCAA receives files & stamps them with a date which may be different from the LID? Is there any historical data on how the log-in process works?
October 20th, 2006 at 5:38 pm
Maybe Espana doesn’t have any other Aug LIDs, which is why their message only inculded “up to 23 Aug.” It ain’t over ’til the fat lady sings…..so I am hoping for all you Aug 24ers that she she squeezes out one more note for you. Come on referrals.
October 20th, 2006 at 5:46 pm
I’m not ready to say that the 23rd is official yet. As my fellow 8/10/05 have stated, knowing your next makes for a much more relaxing month. I cried at first, and you are all entitled to feel that way, but then the uncertainty is gone, and it is a good feeling.
Side-bar: at the holidays I always make chocolate bourbon balls. What can I say, I’m from Kentucky. They satisfy your every need.
October 20th, 2006 at 6:30 pm
I just got off the phone with a little birdie at my agency. She says that our next LID’s (since last referrals) are 8/24. She also states that she has confirmation that our agency WILL be getting referrals this month. Thus, at least some of 8/24 must be included.
October 20th, 2006 at 6:38 pm
With a 12/20/05 LID I’m feeling pretty numb. Part of this is because today I begin my 10th month of pregnancy for what was originally only suppose to be a 6-8 month long pregnancy.
A larger part may be because I am on my third glass of red wine.
Congrats to all of those who will be soon getting their referrals. Best wishes for a speedy TA and a very happy holiday season.
For the rest of us . . . bottoms up!
October 20th, 2006 at 6:58 pm
phoebesmom:
Oh, please let it be so! Did your little birdie say she had confirmation from CCAA about this? Oh, you have given me back a little hope.
Thank you
8/24/05
October 20th, 2006 at 7:00 pm
By chance is your agency the one that has three DTC dates for 8/24/05 and the last two got a little mixed up?
October 20th, 2006 at 7:12 pm
Yes, CCAA confirmed this. Nope. Everything was straight forward with the DTC’s/LID’s. Smallish agency. No LID’s between the last referred and 8/24. All DTc’s were on the same day.
October 20th, 2006 at 7:14 pm
phoebesmom
Thanks so much for this information.
I went to dinner feeling pretty crappy –
come back and wow….I have hope!
Thank you!
8/24/05
October 20th, 2006 at 7:48 pm
Breezy, thanks for the info although I do wish it had been a different answer. Oh, well, like it does for everyone else…the wait goes on.
October 20th, 2006 at 7:52 pm
Roller coaster going up!! Here we go again 8/24er’s! Yikes. I am getting ready for a 12 hour road trip to my parent’s 50th wedding anniversary. DH is going to have to take his laptop now so we can pull in somewhere and log on to RQ! Anyone else hear this from their agency?
October 20th, 2006 at 7:56 pm
Thank Goodness there is still hope!!!!!! Like someone said, It’s not over until the fat lady sings!!!!!!!!
October 20th, 2006 at 7:58 pm
I agee with Ziegsma, it is NOT over until the fat lady sings…so-to-speak. Don’t give up, there is hope. Hang in there !!! I’m hoping with you!!!!! jfk
October 20th, 2006 at 8:01 pm
Wowza! Thanks phoebesmom.
8/24/05 and happy to be going up again!
October 20th, 2006 at 8:22 pm
Hi Everyone,
I’ve been away for a couple of days, and couldn’t wait to get home to see what has happened with the RQ site. MY GOODNESS! What a rollercoaster you have all been on! I am pulling for you late Aug lider’s !!! Looks like it will be a long weekend. Possitive thoughts are being sent your way! GOOD LUCK!
6-15-06
October 20th, 2006 at 8:40 pm
Calamity4e~ Bottoms up! We have the same long journey ahead, but we will try to make it fun! Nice to see another Dec LID oput here!!!
Best of luck to all of you Late August Folks!
Wearewaiting
LID 12-28-05
October 20th, 2006 at 9:07 pm
OK, I”ll add my UP to the roller coaster. Our agency only has 8/25…and believes they WILL get referrals in this batch. Key word is “believes”…but they usually don’t say nuthin’!
Going UUUUUUUUPP!
October 20th, 2006 at 9:32 pm
Yikes, a rollercoaster is right. Who can sort this out? RK care to take a stab at the rumor ratings? Which rumor would you give an R3 or R4? Thanks!
October 20th, 2006 at 9:36 pm
HOLY CRAP!!!!Only away from the site for a couple of depressing hours,and now back on the rollercoaster AGAIN!!!!!!How exciting,have all my toes and fingers crossed for all you augusters……We need all you folks out of the way so the rest of us can get there,now all you guys GOGOGOGOGO….UPUPUPUPUPUPUPUP!!!!!!!!!!!
LID Dec.19th
October 20th, 2006 at 10:01 pm
I am keeping my fingers crossed for all of us that we get more referrals than we expect. We all need a boost soon. I can’t wait to see all of the beautiful pictures! RQ, I can’t wait until you come back, we miss you!!!!
LID 6/18/06
October 20th, 2006 at 10:26 pm
Tomorrow is my DTC anniversary. I am celebrating tonight by hoping the CCAA does indeed get past the 24th. While it’s true that someone will have to be next, the sooner it’s me the better!!! LID 11-4-05
October 20th, 2006 at 10:36 pm
Just an FYI for those seeking a chocolate martini. If you don’t want to make your own and you have a Carrabba’s in your town, they make an awesome chocolate martini.
And I ain’t singing yet. ;o)
October 20th, 2006 at 10:46 pm
CCAA’s site is still down, probably from all of August folks wondering what is going on. I must confess with reading posts earlier in the day(at work and can’t post) my heart sank and then I silently cried as I saw 8/23 as a cut off date.
We are one of those 8/30 people who got LID before some who were sent before us and were LID 8/31. I am happy for those next to recieve their referrals but I am resigned now to a November referral. Then reading how many are LID between 8/24 and 8/31 my heart sank again thinking that they may split the remaining August LID into 2 groups. That will make our referral in December.
Frustration hits when I think about those who got their paperwork in 2 months earlier and got their referrals a lot faster(wait time was 6 months when we sent in our dossier) and I slowed down getting our paperwork in so that we hopefully would travel in the summer. Now we are looking at 15-16 month wait for referrals.
LID 8/30
October 20th, 2006 at 10:46 pm
OK, the king is nice and all (ie big stick!)…. but we need the Queen!!!! I am not sold on the 23rd being the cut-off, but it’s lookin’ mighty grim. We need the “r rating” on these rumors.
Long live the Queen (as long as she can type)
Sorry I can’t contribute more, my “holier than thou agency” doesn’t tell me squat”
October 20th, 2006 at 10:47 pm
Thinking of all you late Aug LID’ers. I am so hoping they will include 24th and 25th. Here’s to hoping.
Mendy
still waiting on TA
October 20th, 2006 at 11:12 pm
Trying to think positive and I was thinking that it appears that Spain only has LID’s through 8/23 and none after that (if that applies to ALL agencies). Then, that would mean that they are “finished” with “all” of their August LID’s. So, to be fair, I think they should “finish” “all” of the August LID’s in the U.S. That’s just my thinking outloud theory on this whole matter.
October 20th, 2006 at 11:35 pm
What an up in the air feeling for everybody waiting to see what the cutoff is!!! How frustrating!
Just like Mendy here, still waiting on TA!!
October 21st, 2006 at 12:06 am
where’s RQ when you need her?? we need someone to find the truth… as my son’s teacher says “Go dig for some Gold!” i love that! ;-)
October 21st, 2006 at 1:29 am
Haven’t read through all the posting yet but…I was cringing at the computer translations. They sound like crap my students submit and then wonder how I knew they didn’t do the work themselves.
Stupid mistakes in translation ad to more confusion.. for example , in Spansih “irán = they willl go…NOT Iran!!!
For what it’s worth, here is how I would translate it. I am not a native speaker but have been a Spanish teacher for 20 years.
Laureen
According to information received from various sources, the referrals will be sent between the half way point and the end of next week and the families will probably receive them the beginning of the following week.
The cut off date is August 23rd for those agencies that have a LID until said date…
Congrats to all who have been referred.
Keep up with the patience. The Community administrators will be advising the families that have received referrals when said referrals have actually arrived in their hands. For this group of referrals, the wait has been maintained at 14 months.
October 21st, 2006 at 1:37 am
How nuts this process has gotten with the wait – that we’re all reduced to begging, pleading, scratching for one more day added to the referrals. Geez, I wish we could something, hire some people, and get our children home!
October 21st, 2006 at 6:33 am
This only reports for THOSE AGENCIES….didn’t “they” also say they didn’t have lid’s for anything past the 23rd. I’m still remaining hopeful.
lid 9/9
October 21st, 2006 at 6:39 am
mom2isabel-Thanks for the translation; now it makes sense. I think it is hard to come to a conclusion about the cut-off, since it seems that different countries use different terminology.
Katri-I agree and good morning, or good evening.
October 21st, 2006 at 7:02 am
Hoosirbaby,
You are a hoot! There has been talk of nachos and beer at the white Swan. I say we see how the chocolate martinis are in China!
:) M
October 21st, 2006 at 8:31 am
We MUST organize some RQ gatherings- regardless of when we all go. If in China, then that is gathering number one. How about one year anniversaries?? This group is the only group that I have found that has a warm, optimistic, loving tone to it. I am so glad that it is not filled with moralizing and whining. Strikes me as a group that really just wants to know what is going on and to support and be supported. Halleleuia! Wait for the miracles…Blessings, Jill
October 21st, 2006 at 9:28 am
Here’s a rumor for you…I think RQ is undercover in China, trying to get the CCAA to get moving on the referrals & TA’s!?
October 21st, 2006 at 9:37 am
JerseyGirl
ROFL! ~ Now that’s the best thing I’ve heard all day!
8/24/05
October 21st, 2006 at 9:49 am
JerseyGirl, thanks for the laugh.
jfk
October 21st, 2006 at 10:02 am
angelsinpower said:
“This group is the only group that I have found that has a warm, optimistic, loving tone to it. I am so glad that it is not filled with moralizing and whining.”
You have put into words EXACTLY how I feel.
Thanks!
Laureen
http://www.babysites.com/sites/laureenmary
October 21st, 2006 at 10:28 am
Mom2Isabel — I know what you mean about translations and students. I teach ESL at the local community college, and whenever I read one of these translations I am reminded of my students’ writing. My Spanish isn’t as sharp as it used to be, but I cracked up when I saw “Iran”.
Our agency has multiple August lids including 8/25 and 8/30, so I am really pulling for those of you who are later in the month. It’s funny — when I read our agency’s yahoo board, everybody seems oblivious to the fact that referrals are coming. On here we’re all going crazy!
Isn’t RQ supposed to be back today?? Analysis! We need analysis!
Sending out good luck vibes,
clem 9feb06
October 21st, 2006 at 10:42 am
Bottom line is it’s still only one agency saying definitively that 8/23 is the cutoff. There’s still hope the CCAA will get further into the month. Don’t know whether this was TATER, but even then, with only one agency we know of saying this, seems to me it’s only maybe an R2. Hopefully RQ will be back soon to tell us if there’s any more info. trickling in.
October 21st, 2006 at 10:47 am
Sounds good, metoo. If they don’t have them, we’ll introduce the WS to the wonders of the chocolate martini.
October 21st, 2006 at 11:04 am
Mom2Isabel, isn’t your LID the end of August? So, your referral is probly going to be November…hey hey hey, this is exciting.
October 21st, 2006 at 11:17 am
Nothing mailed yet.
October 21st, 2006 at 11:44 am
HoosierBaby,
With a good recipe we could bring peace to the world :^0 LOL
M
October 21st, 2006 at 2:10 pm
JFKof3-
Thanks for remembering..yup, it’s the 30th but I am now afraid that if the 8/24 group doesn’t make the cutoff, we will get bumped to December. (No offense intended to my fellow Aug 24 LIDers.)
CWS- I agree with you. I am not going to believe anything for fact until I see it on the CCAA website.
BTW, as a single trying to maneuver this financial ship of adoption, I took on a second job at nights on the weekends at Carrabba’s and I can confirm with the person who posted earlier that they have some kick a$$ chocolate martinis. (Although, I am more of a Corona and nacho chips kind of gal myself.)
:-)
Laureen
http://www.babysites.com/sites/laureenmary
P.S. Off to work… (groan!!! I am WAY too hold to be doing this!!!!!!!)
October 21st, 2006 at 2:43 pm
Correct me if I am wrong, but at this point no one has seen the official update on the CCAA’s website, right? I am just curious, I am unable to log on to the site- and have had trouble getting on for the last day or so, but http://www.chinaadoptionforecast.com has an entry for referrals on 10/20 with a cut off of 8/23. I am just wondering if they have actual info or if they are just perdicting based on the assumption that 8/23 is the cutoff
Christine
11/22
October 21st, 2006 at 2:48 pm
Hi All,
I have never actually posted on this site but I am an avid reader and am on 3 to 4 times a day. RQ gets me through the day :)
Anyway, as a 10-17-05 LID I am on this roller coaster like you all. As my DH and I sit here and read the posts, I really think the Spain rumor is just that. If they only h ave LID to 8/23 then that is THEIR cut off, NOT for sure the CCAA cut off. I think we cannot count on that date. As everyone has pointed out, if they did not do 8/24 then they will be way behind. Also, we have plenty of rumors from others that are indicating that 8/24 will be included. I think that is a pretty hopeful rumor. I know everyone started down the rollercoaster when they heard the Spain rumor, but at this point (trying to analyze like RQ) I think there are more rumors to support 8/24 IS included as opposed to excluded. So, for all you 8/24 people, keep those hopes up. I am praying for you. As for the rest of us in the next months comming up, lets hope for big numbers.
One more thought. I was DTC on 9-17 and was not logged in until 10-17. That was a full month. I PRAY PRAY PRAY that the rumor about changing from LID to DTC dates is true. There were so many of us who waited unusually long times to get our LID’s. Even though a month is long for us, I really feel for those out there who were 6 and 7 weeks to LID. That is a crazy long time and as fairness goes, I think changing from LID to DTC dates for a few months would be good. I know it would screw a bunch of us up with not knowing when we would get referrals, but at this point I think it is only fair.
Anyway, it feels good to actually post as opposed to just reading. Tonandtamara, your next and I cant wait to see your pics (we are with the same agency in So Calif– very small agency)
Christy
LID-10-17-05
October 21st, 2006 at 3:28 pm
I’m adopting from Spain, and i have to say that i have been on the top five agency websites today and have seen absolutely nothing about when referrals could arrive and nothing about cut off dates.
I did see the above message that agnesitomeu stated, although not given by an official agency, i feel that the cut off date mentioned and the arrival of referrals next week is still only a rumor, allbeit a rumor given by various sources. The CCAA website is still down, lets just hope it’s updated by Monday and referrals are actually on their way.
Olga
LID 3 Aug 06
October 21st, 2006 at 4:10 pm
¡Mil gracias Olga! Nos has dado esperanza que la fecha de corte todavÃa podrÃa mas tarde que el 23 de agosto.
Laureen
8/30/05
http://www.babysites.com/sites/laureenmary
October 21st, 2006 at 8:44 pm
hikinglorax
I went to the adoption forcast site and put in 8/24/05 and this is what they posted as an answer:
“we don’t accept dates prior to what China has already referred – this is a forecast, not a retrocast”
I don’t think it means anything really, just thought it was kinda’ funny! (it also said I would be getting my referral today)
8/24/05
October 22nd, 2006 at 5:52 pm
Hi all,
As Olga point out, the “Spanish rumor” was not sent out but an “Agency” in your sense From this part of the world adoption in China can be either handled by a recognized Agency or be “though public protocol”, ie, agency-less. I this case it is the administration sending the dossier to the CCAA, and informing of the corresponding LID. There are far more “agency-less” dossiers than agency-sponsored. Different “state administrations” (in US “federal/state” sense) have authority for both agency accreditation and dossier’s approvals (this is the “communities” referred to in the text). But all of them are grouped by the “federal” government, and sent together to the CCAA. So the juge date in August 18th, when all “public protocol” dossiers were logged in.
The info comes from the Association of Families adopting in China. They are not an agency in strict sense, they do not handle the dossiers, but they help preparing the documentation, organising the trip… and are in general very well informed for “public protocol” dossiers.
The text says nothing on whether any of the “proper” Agencies (ECAI, in the text) have LIDs on August 24th or not.
Now… I am afraid it is a safe bet that the CCAA will say “Augsut 23rd” and if they manage to include some or a lot, but not all of the 24th, they will cope with that n any way, but not mentioning that date unless they managed to include the whole of the day. Which seems increasingly unlikely.
And then… relax, and please, please, please remember that this is NOT about your (our) expectations, let alone “right” to get a fererral, or to have a “reasonable wait period”. It’s the children’s perspective the one that count.
Mussol (from Barcelona; Catalonia; EU)
LID 24/11/2005
ps: [to agnesimateu]: no havies de citar la font ni dir el paÃs, pel que sembla….bna espera ;-)