Dr.Muramasa has mentioned on a number of occasions that any date or ETA is purely an aim and speculative. 1.9 will release when it is ready and could stretch into late late April depending on the development effort required and unforseen circumstances.
Yes, I would like to play it now like everyone else. But remember we only have two major releases left before the project is over. I would encourage Kal to take his time with these last two so they are busting with content for us to enjoy. The fat lady is coming to sing, do not push her off the stage...