I finished the back of my sweater, and am pleased with the way it turned out. I've posted a link to the picture.
http://photobucket.com/albums/a83/suttonjp/?action=view¤t=OCback.jpg
I'll get started on the front after supper this evening. I'm hoping to have it finished by November. I'm using size 11 needles, so that shouldn't be a problem. I've discovered that I really dislike working with anything bigger than a size 9 needle and prefer a 7 or smaller.