Hi Send Clowns
Yes it was an exageration. I was in the same situation and if I could have taken some of the pressure off by considering the UK as an alternative for finishing my training I might have taken it. As it worked out I got all of my written exams and skills test in the three weeks.
I suppose I should have been more factual in my response, it would have taken me months to get enough money together after my Florida trip and arrange for more time off work to get to the UK.
T