Actually in this neck of the woods there aren't plenty of fish in the sea, mostly I have to travel. And not looking for hurried meets, or I'd be going for 1/2 hrs, but can't really justify the cost of more than 1 hr - she wants £240 for 2 hrs, which is more than I'm up for.
Wasn't really looking for advice though - but thanks guys for offering it - just wondering how common this might be. Been punting for about a year and a half now, this is first time.