Yep, I'm there with you. My countdown actually started in the 700's after my Oct. 2010 trip.
I've been following your pre trip report and the October 2012 thread but I just haven't commented yet. No reason why. I guess I'm waiting to book and make it official. In fact, I keep the page and post numbers wrote down that way I remember where I leave off at and so that I don't miss a thing.