Thanks for the comments for guys - On the face of it, it's a 'do-able' thing subject to a few tricks and turns - great! - I'm gonna have a look at this properly in the new year.
Aim Far,
Why own? a good question... simply, I don't fly PA28's - I would be looking at C120/140s and Luscombes etc. you can't rent them easily...!
Kingy