Goldenboy, I sure don't think you sound like negative Nellie. I don't want to sound too positive either, but I would change one word your first sentence. (I would change pressure to probability)

As every day goes by the pressure for the permit to come increases alot

As every day goes by the probability for the permit to come increases alot

I agree though, if we have not seen or heard anything by the 1st week in March, I think some tough questions can & should be asked!