Thanks for all the great posts. I can confirm that my aim is to learn to fly and not just to get the NPPL. I want to build my skill to become a safe pilot and then also allow me to develop and enhance my skill over many years to come. I have taken on baord all the comments here and as a result I have lessons booked for this Sunday and also both days next weekend.
Am sure once go climb aboard that a/c all your motivation will return!
Let us know how it goes - Happy Landings!