Good luck with it all FlyingPhil. I'd suggest you keep it slightly more regular from now on, like a lesson per week or fortnight, even one a month. Even so, your nine hours will count towards your certificate as long as you show yourself competent.
I know Dave Briffa, I did a couple of hours with Dave, last year, in the P2008 with the view to get type certified, I changed my mind half way through and moved in a different direction. You're in good hands though.
Cheers, Tony.