WOW Chop, that's an awesome list of upgrades, can't wait to see how it is after that extreme make-over.
My Giant Halfway RS is getting ready to go to the operating room as well. It is getting new seat, new Speed Hub (dual drive) with new cassette (megarange), new derailleur, new shifter, new front lights, rear rack, front bag and some reflective stickers. Big holiday in the US now, so everything is on hold until next week.
As soon as you get you bike back, make sure you take lots of pictures.
Rafael