DMV abandonment issues?

[XS]

I'm sure I'm not alone with regard to this ever looming issue... pending approval notification from DMV. I'm aware that the hotties at DMV have toiled through hundreds of applications and by now most everyone has heard or received a reply RE "yay or nay." Once again, I want to publically thank the DMV for their volunteer service to our community. You guys and gals rock the playa for your hard work.

However, there are still several applicants who have yet to hear from the DMV. I have received the e-mail confirmation that the application has been received, but nothing since. I have sent a couple "very Dale Carnegie" e-mails to the DMV inquiring as to the status of the application. Still no reply yet. So I've tried to wait patiently in the interim.

For those of us who applied on-time and in good faith, but haven't yet received a response, What's next? I'm confident my vehicle will pass based upon what criteria I've been able to clarify. But the bottom line is the caveat "Only those with e-mail invitations in hand will be allowed to bring their MV's past the gate for inspection, and licensing."

Will we be turned away and denied inspection based on this technicality? Will the DMV honor the effort of those who follow through and bring the vehicles all the way out to the playa for inspection even with out the e-mail invitation?

I understand that time is extremely precious now, and especially for those frantically finishing up their art projects. I'm certain the hotties at the DMV are now busy preparing for their own playa experience. A good friend has suggested, that if I haven't heard anything yet... don't hold my breath.

Ok, so... With everyone taking a deep breath... How many of us are in this unique and unfortunate predicament? I'm curious to know how pervasive this issue is.

After all, with just days to go, I'm hoping to have fun finishing my art project, rather than fume about it.

Thoughts? Ideas?

Many thanks.

XS