I'm glad to see this project progressing. I think using and poking the. Net framework with python sounds like a great combination. I'm going to play tonight.
Python for .NET is a near-seamless integration of the Python runtime with the .NET Common Language Runtime (CLR). It lets you script and build applications in Python, using CLR services and components written in any language that targets the CLR (C#, Managed C++, VB.NET, etc.).