Thanks for the advice Mary. I've already discussed this with my partner and she is cool about it. At the end of the day she is used to me not being there as I've had a job where I am away all week for 4 years. Now I am going to be home all week, so one day a week gliding will seem a piece of cake compared to that!
I cant wait to start now, shame I've got to wait till after Christmas, but I suppose its only 5 weeks.....