Unfortunately I can't seem to post the next bit of my write-up even after trying everything
admin and others have told me to try. So for those interested, the full report can be read here:
The pre TR report - booking my first DONE4 - FlyerTalk Forums
I guess I wanted to share the experience while it was still fresh in my head, rather than waiting till I've embarked on the actual trip 4 months later as I'd be bound to forget stuff by then. Consider this a summary of the DONE4 planning related threads I created all over the place, and a tribute to the remarkable xONEx gurus, you know who you are, who've so patiently assisted me through the whole thing. Also my way of giving back what I've learnt.
These things are a hell lot of fun to plan.
Pity the first flight is not till Jan...*taps feet impatiently*