Great Info
The original post and replies have been very enlightening to a person who is seriously considering a PPL with a definite view to a CPL. It seems there are two routes; modular or integrated. I'm 45, so time is not really on my side, neither are finances, but if I've learned one thing in those 45 years, life is way too short not to follow your dreams. If I bail out (sure you guys haven't heard that pun b4) half way thru, then at least I can say I gave it a shot, sure I may have wasted a few grand, but I can die without that regret on my mind.
However, I do not intend to fail, I only need to research and listen to all you experienced guys out there and your good advice. So glad I stumbled across this highly informative site. I'm off to have a good old root around it now.