since you say you won't be ready by the Nats, have you thought of trying to be "done" by beginning of March and entering in the Ridler Award competition? you should, at the very least, make the Great 8.... maybe even take the Ridler. i don't know what the restrictions are, but it would be worth lookin' into. i think you'd have a great shot at it, as i'm sure all the guys here do too.