The Primeval Ficathon Community

We would normally open up the sign ups for the next ficathon in mid-August, with a view to assigning stories by the beginning of September and due on 31st October, i.e. giving you 8 weeks to write something. It's what we've been doing for the rounds so far. However, for some reason I got it into my head that actually I should be thinking about opening sign ups up next month before I realised that I would be a month too early ::g::

With that in mind, would people like a bit longer than 8 weeks to deliver their stories, or do they feel that 8 weeks is about right, given that we set the minimum at only 1,000 words?
Time for a poll, me thinks.

Poll #5280 Duration of ficathon period
Open to: All, results viewable to: All

How long a writing period would you prefer for the next round of the primevalathon

In conclusion:

Is anyone else melting in this weather? ::melts::