Good news Kaka,
I recieved my 6 month hold letter on March 12 2003. I have not heard any thing since that date. Nothing at all.
I still have some time to go before it expires, so I am not that concerned yet.
The rumours that I have been hearing is that candidates on the active hold list will be recieving a call possibly at the end of this year or early next year. That is also when QF are rumoured to be doing another external recruitment drive to replenish the hold lists again. The big question is will we be offered fixed term, contract,part time or permanent? I guess if you are not already flying, you would be wise to take anything offered. But remembering that once the contract is finished there is a possibility that you will be out on your ear, no matter how well you preformed. I have seen this happen to a friend that was on a 12month contract with LH.
Just out of interest, was your extension letter emailed or posted to you?