I'm alive, I swear . . .
Sorry for the tardy reply, but I've been having problems with my web browser and pprune not getting along very well. (If Microsoft made airplanes, would you fly one?)
I appreciate the pointers, and I am talking with AOPA now about getting this done.
They're being quite cooperative and helpful, and it looks like this will be possible without my going to the UK (which I don't mind BTW, I rather like the place, but NOT in December and January).
Stay tuned . . .
Best Regards,
Echo Mike