Beak.
Once again, a hugely presumptuous response.
No it wasn't.
Am I young? No. 26. Not old. but not a spotty teenager 
When did I say you weren't young? You were the one who said:
decently researched and sound thinking young wannabe
I was merely saying not everyone is 'young' that wishes to commence training. You were the presumptious one on this account.
Do I have more than one family member who has been through the CTC ATP mill? Yes
I didn't say youi didn't. Again no presumption. And for the record it's long haul not hall. Easily made mistake though, just brought up to wind you up.
Am I weighing up my options, and researching all possible routed to license? Yes
Did I say you weren't?
Do I need a lecture from you about how ‘I’m in for a big shock’? No
I don't care, as I said PPRUNE is read by many more people than you and responses apply to all people.
If the questions and answers you received are sufficient for you then go for it YOUNG man, it sounds like you have it sorted!