I got my call as well last night! Absolutely ecstatic - it still hasnt sunk in yet though.
I too have been rejected many times in the past, but you have to pick yourself up and keep trying. Good luck to the guys who didnt make it this time - you will make it soon!
Im really grateful to all the ppruners who have directly or in-directly helped me over the years (i used to go by a different name). Pprune has always been the starting point in solving problems or getting information and has definately contributed to getting me where i am today.
Thank you all so much.