The 2010 Crochet Games of Ancient Greece

Okay, so I dropped the ball for joining the 2010 Games, but I think that I'm up to the challenge this year.  The 2010 Crochet Games of Ancient Greece, hosted by Crochetville, are open to all crocheters around the world who wish to celebrate the spirit of the ancient Greek games by challenging themselves and their crochet abilities.

The aim of the 2010 Games is to begin and complete the crochet project of your choice in the time between the beginning of US television coverage of the opening ceremonies (7:30 PM eastern time, February 12, 2010) and the extinguishing of the flame at the closing ceremonies (February 28, 2010) of the 2008 Vancouver Olympics. The object is to challenge yourself. 

What I'm crocheting: A modified granny square blanket for an adult. A square with a cable knit inset surrounded by a double crochet border.  My yarn: Wool-Ease Thick and Quick (gray and offwhite). 

Why is this a challenge for me? This will be my first blanket (and first time making granny squares) for an adult. We'll see.  Good luck everyone

Update:  I didn't finish the blanket, but started on the right path.  I'll continue to work on it while watching various sporting events this year.  World Cup, Tour de France, NASCAR, who knows  ;-) .