Thumpango , sounds like you're doing well to me. Don't sweat the solo thing - it will happen and when it does you'll be as happy as a pig in !!!!!!
jfe117 Congrats to you as well, although regarding "the other thing" - if "it's over before you realise" then you might want to practice a bit more.
Everyone is coming out of the woodwork with first solos, QXCs and GFTs. It must be summer! Good luck to everyone.....