Miles to Crochet Before I Sleep

In a panic.

7 squares of the loops stitch to complete before I can start the joining step.  Tho I am contemplating putting a time to stop on loops and switch to joining at some point this weekend.  Say Saturday noon or midnight.  Then I could at least have the front panel finished and the other four strips of the back/flap panel prepped by Christmas.  And at least have something to show my Secret Santa giftee that won't make me blush too much.

Well, contemplation isn't accomplishing a thing...