Thanks for the advice guys
Fletch,
"Well, if you're not the patient type I would highly recommend you just take the seed and throw it out the window".
Will they still germinate if I do this?
Joking aside, is it too late in the season to artificially stratify and sew them in the summer

I realize it's a long road ahead with creating bonsai this way, but there is something very special about growing a bonsai from seed. Some of my oak are coming on nicely.