My HSMP initial application was approved today

My timelines are as follows;
Application sent: 09/08/2007 (FedEx)
Application received by HO: 13/08/2007
Fees deducted: 14/08/2007 (Paid by CC)
Reference number received: 15/08/2007 (Email received)
Decision made: 29/08/2007 (email received and called up the HO to confirm)
I will be happy to mentor anyone who is applying for HSMP.
EC battle begins

Thanks & Regards,
Sarat Babu