Started the application process in mid October and I submitted my class certification on Nov. 16 and received the confirmation email on the 18th. Checked today and the status changed on the web site! Hopefully I'll have my plastic in hand before the first of the year. It would be a great way to start the new year!
Update: Web site changed yesterday and plastic was in the mail box today!
However, this time of year I'm not going anywhere NEAR a Wallyworld!