Congratulations Flyhalf2, I take it you were pretty much #1 in the pool.
8 months is a long wait, I can't believe you've had to wait that long.
I'm hoping SmilingKnifed is right about things moving a long, because I know I'm not that close to the top and the waiting is already killing me!
It would be a lot easier if we were updated via their email system about where we stand in the pool and approximate dates, some of us have to sell homes, move to new areas and get children into schools.
Well done Flyhalf2!