Spreadeagle, it was a great demo regardless and no sympathies required. A heavy night the day before meant I didn't exactly hit the ground running that morning....
But yes, a heap of people have bought a SC and if it moves around too much for me it's clearly my problem, not the plane's! I guess I fall into the 'touring' segment of GA (the Warrior I came up in is presently in Barcelona) and my fear was thinking that a flight from say, Biggin to N Yorkshire, often hampered by plenty of low airspace, would be pretty tiring on a summer's day.
More research needed. I'd love another trip up, hopefully somewhere without the 2k'ish ceiling, and I'll be in touch.