I think I'm more or less in the same situation as you Ian, just a few duals behind. Granted, never thought about booking it all in a week..have to see what the money payer thinks to that. Anticipation sounds like an idea. My only problem though is that I don't really remember much of the ATC half of an RT convo, I seem to say what I want, answer their questions, then forget whatever info I haven't written down. I'll probably just go in one day and talk it through with an FI.
Personally, I read. Rules/Regs etc, then plot a truckload of flights with added extras light W&Ballance (et al), then make up scenarios like 'what will I say if my engine falls out'.
G'luck
FFW
O, btw, seeing as you've booked your skills, any idea on the waiting list for them? I hoping to get done and dusted by mid-July. Thanks!