dlndavid:Ok I called the State Department to check the status of my passport renewal at
1-877-487-2778. They told me my passport was scheduled to be done Mar. 8th.
I told them I was leaving Mar. 4-5. They said they could switch my processing to expedited service and took my credit card info. I will now get my passport in time for sure. Thank goodness I checked the status.
Sounds like you dodged a possible bullet there, bro Good luck !