I was thinking of keeping people on the list for 6 months, which would mean it would be one more month before I started removing some of the first entries... one for each new entry added.  ( as always, I welcome any suggestions )

A couple of others have requested to be removed from the list before this, and like them, it is thoughtful of you to do this to increase the chances of a newer newbie winning.   

Feel free to change your mind and choose to remain in the db for the full length.