On this, St. Crispin's Day

Today's the day! Sock Wars iii kicks off and I'm letting myself totally dork out about it. The games begin when I get my emailed dossier including the pattern and my target. It's supposed to be in... just a few minutes! But the organizer has alluded that we're all psychotically eager and that it'll be sent AROUND 12 noon international time. One of my goals, as gonzo crazy as it is, is to try to finish my first pair before the weekend's out, to be shipped on Monday. I'm thinking about having Kyle blog his observations of my progress, sock-wise and psychologically throughout the day. And oh! I have new email!!! Ahhh!!!
edit: false alarm. darn netflix. =P
Here's a picture of my weapon, pre-assembled: