All,
Thanks so much for the replies. This is what a community is all about! I've pretty much started to do what some of you have suggested, in that I am booking wednesday evenings when I can. That way I can get lessons done in the gaps where I don't fly on Sunday because of weather.
As for the school, the runways, and the availability of the instructors, I hear what you are saying. I had wondered about elsewhere, but the combination of the airstrip being all of 10 minutes from my house, and me really feeling good about the instructor means that for the minute I intend to stick with them. Lets see how the summer goes....I can always whine on the forum!
I was having an interesting conversation with a work colleague about it today though. He asked me how long it would take me to pass, and I realised that I am enjoying the process of learning so much, that I am not much sure I care. Obviously there is a cost perspective, but since I am learning in 3-axis microlights (eurostar), its not as expensive as a light aircraft. And I just love it. Every lesson there is some new challenge.
I suppose that when I get to the full time circuit bashing bit (getting close now) it might be different, but you know, if it takes me until next year to pass, so what...at least I get to fly.
The bummer is when I am psyched up for a lesson, looking forward to it, and then have it cancelled. Its a bit like a climax building, and then a huge let-down.
But then, I have pprune to read, a place to whinge, and another week.
All I ask is that you all keep your fingers crossed for me this Wednesday. Maybe that'll help! Long term forecast still looking good!