OK mate, you obviously do take currency seriously, and for the record, I dont think either variant of the twelve hours is particularly safe for more than a quick amble in the local pattern.
I am CAA converted to FAA, live outside UK, and for convenience in all areas (including maintenance of my aircraft) its FAA all the way, as far as I am concerned. I have a friend who is an FAA instructor, and he just flys down on Ryanair for the weekend and we do the bi-annual and an instrument proficiency check for good measure.
Good luck
rmac
