I disagree! I like the scouring of the shire..... I think it's an interesting extension... Otherwise it would be too "ring is destroyed, and we all go straight back to normal". But it's Jackson's job. He's done a great job so far, so nothing to complain about.
I hope it doesn't end too quickly though. And I was gonna say something, but i realised it'd kinda spoil it.
the battle scenes should be fuckin amazing indeed! Can't wait to see Mordor though, the footage so far looks absolutely mindblowing. I love the bit in TTT right at the end, where we are on Gollum, and the camera pans up to show mordor, with the Nazgul flying overhead. great stuff!