Is it true that your time starts when they process the application and not when you went to the doc or mailed it in??
That is true, I am still waiting for my card (recieved 11/2), however, my husband recieved his the day after Christmas and it was dated 12/22 and his was recieved 9/17. I guess it is not to bad waiting since this way you get around 16 months for your 1 year registration fee.