eikido,
Yes, it totally do-able but ask yourself one question 'am I the sort of person who can hack an intensive course?' If the answer is yes, then go for it.
As for those who talk about about Lord Lucan and question a two-week PPL - you're entitled to your opinions just the like the rest of are. Yep, did mine in 14 days (13 years ago) and a list of willing volunteers (should that be guinea pigs
) willing to join me - including all of my family who have flown with me numerous times.
I've never encountered any issues with checkouts whether it be here in the UK or Florida and California.