Well sadly it looks like I will need to drop out of the race as well. I do not normally start something I do not intend to finish but...

1) I had vacation bible school volunteer at church all last week.
2) I have been busy all weekend with house stuff (we just moved) and family
3) After a huge rainstorm I just found my basement is leaking (even though the old homeowners said it never did.
4) And most important of all, I bit off way more than I could chew for my first challenge.

I never have done maps to this scale and complexity. I need to get my foundational skills set before trying to attempt this caliber of art.
I have been reading tutorials and just bought a graphics tablet.
So after a few months of doodling and getting things in real life in order, I will set off for another challenge (just not as big).

Good luck to everyone with their maps.