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**MacMullen** · 28th November 05, 07:30 PM

Congratulations! I'm sure you'll find some time to work us into your schedule.

**Steeplechase** · 28th November 05, 07:46 PM

Congratulations Hank! My best to you, mother to be, and the wee one.

**Mr. Kilt** · 28th November 05, 08:31 PM

A very heart-felt CONGRATS to you and your wife, Hank. :grin:

**GMan** · 28th November 05, 09:04 PM

AWESOME! That is wonderful to hear.

**Riverkilt** · 28th November 05, 10:48 PM

Hey Boss,

Congratulations to you and yours.

The day my daughter was born is still the happiest day of my life....course she's 37 now with kids of her own...but, you're gonna love the ride!

Don't forget to fasten your seatbelt and try not to listen to that old Bill Cosby routine about his daughter being born with a cigar in one hand, a glass of champagne in the other, and giving orders....

Ron

**M. A. C. Newsome** · 29th November 05, 05:57 AM

I want to add my congradulations to everyone else's. I assume this is your first? As the father of three small children, I can honestly tell you that having kids is the absolute best thing you can do -- this is the legacy you leave for the future.

Take your time now and really enjoy these months coming up. You have quite a ride ahead of you. Like I said, I have three kids, but the being there for the birth of my first is above and beyond the best memory I have.

All the best to the three of you!
M

**Big Paul** · 29th November 05, 09:20 AM

Congrats to you and the wife!!! Too cool!

**highlandtide** · 29th November 05, 09:41 AM

I appreciate it guys! I cried like a baby at the ultrasound! Thanks for all of the kind words. My wife and I feel like you are our virtual family. Maybe I will name my first born after X Marks somehow....

Ummm, ok so the wife saw me type that and now my hat is on the floor. Maybe I will name a boy after his grandfathers instead! We still have some deciding to do if its a girl.

I will keep everyone updated on the progress and pictures!

Thanks to all!

**jfellrath** · 29th November 05, 12:09 PM

Many congratulations, Hank! As a recent first-time dad myself, I frequently look back upon our child's birth as one of the happiest and most magical times in my life. I hope things are similar for you!