I've been doing the opposite.... putting everything in place to get ready for the TB, only to be continually let down about the phone never coming out.
1. End of Jan, I signed up for unlimited data (with hopes of locking that in, even though I dont have a smartphone!)
2. Upgraded my XM subscription to include online listening.
3. Upgraded my Dish DVR to the Sling loaded 922 so I can watch all of my live and recorded TV anywhere with the TB.
4. Continually refresh this forum 500 times a day and drive myself crazy.
After all that, when and if the phone does come out, switching out my crappy enV touch to my first smartphone, the Thunderbolt, I think my head will explode. Maybe Verizon just has my health in mind and wants to keep my head in one piece. :-[