Thanks crewman, understand what you are saying completely. I am determined not to stop just short of my skills test, I assure you! All it means is that I'm not going to have a social life for a few more weeks

, but given the choice between parties and flying, I know what means more to me anyway...
I am hoping to finish within the next month at the latest, the good (?) old UK weather is not in my favour though...
Keep you posted as to how I do.
Thanks again for your advice/concern, take care.
LFG