Agreed about the hour here and hour there. As its pretty pointless. But I've been told after a few years not flying, I've surprisingly clung on to what I've already learnt quite well.
Its such a shame people can't afford to do something with as much passion as powered flight seems to hold.
I am determined to complete my ppl somehow. A little sideline of repairing car starter motors and alternators is on the cards, as most are needlessly replaced right out!