Things picking up - the day after I got the VIN assigned, I got a voice message and email from the Tesla adviser, confirmed details and now have an appointment to pick up the car this coming Thursday here in San Diego.
So timeline is:
3/31/16-stand in line and make reservation
2/22/18-go on line to make order (a friend who stood in line with me that day notified me he could make his order)
3/22/18-receive VIN number (had to check Tesla account to see it; no email received)
3/23/18-receive voice and email from Tesla Delivery Adviser (verified everything and set up day/time)
3/29/18-pick up car at delivery center (received update on Tesla account page and email confirmation)
So great excitement; I hope everyone else gets their cars soon.