Wishful thinking indeed? I logged 725 hours three years ago, 750 hours two years ago and 775 hours last year on the Airbus without overtime and without exceeding CAP significantly. No time in the bunks either.
Whether or not you think bunk time should be discounted is irrelevant. The CAA say it isn't and thats all that counts. You're also being a bit misleading with your description of the 820 hour projections. The greater masses might like to know that 80hrs+ flying per month is the standard on long haul, so simply by flying a normal line those 101 would exceed the yearly maximum this month. Do you have any figures for the number of pilots between 750 and 819 hours on May 31st? No, didn't think so.