I'm getting editing locks on everything right now too.
Just a quick reminder: *anyone* can clear the editing lock by visiting this URL:
http://www.wikipedia.com/wiki.cgi?action=unlock
If the lock is stuck, it will take about 1 minute and then return a message about a "forced" unlock.
Eventually I will probably make the locks self-clearing, or possibly check the time of the lock and remove ones that are too old.
--Cliff