Hey, TM, I did say it was a plan, and aviation is, as we know, full, of plans which go nowhere. This particular plan is more than a pipe dream but less than a certainty. If I was very rich I would be out buying (or flying) a Spitfire now, not planning to be in a position to buy one in ten years time. Anyway best of luck in fulfilling your ambitions, and, if the plan comes off, you can come and have a go in the thing.
PS: join the UAS: wish I'd done that!
PPS: don't worry about winter: my log book has been empty in January for the last three years running, but quite full for the last three Februarys. This one looks to be no exception: managed 50 minutes of hooligan aeros this morning before putting in a cheerful afternoon's work. Particularly bad conditions for DH82s this Jan because of the high winds, but I bet you'll have your PPL before the summer is out.