Well, last thing I read is that evil marketing guys persuaded Frogboy that instead of working on E:FE he should go to L.A. and show off Sins and FE to the press. Frogboy being away gave Kael opportunity to organize Stardock Spring Magic: The Gathering tournament, I read that BoogieBac is a strong contender. So this week everybody is just playing Magic, next beta will probably start next week.
Im happy they are marketeering the game, because more money for the developers = more time spent on the game
.
That said, I only suppose the impatience is because people like me are rather excited about the game
(and want to know as much as possibel
)
Hope you guys can wait, because I do agree too that they should wait with releasing until its "ready", even if its just a beta patch 
... Just realized I woke up this morning and is in a very positive mood, sorry guys ^^
Sincerely
~ Kongdej