A 'getting to know you' thread, as I'd like to update my spreadsheet 
I'll kick off shall I?
Started the process with the first (nervewracking) phonecall in June of 2010, Workshop not until July 2011(!), followed by Homestudy a couple of months later.
Finally approved in June 2012 
Turned down one link as not suitable, and have a meeting coming up soon to discuss a little girl!