SAM33, I know a while back you told me you are a week after me. in my case is a little confusing since i never received notice of action. but prior to my approval, the online status check was showing "on 12-06-99 we received your application....etc" so I really don't know if that's the date you are reffering to or another one.
good luck andyou shouldn't be that far with new fiscal year, you should be with new ones of this FY.