Well I am the strange bloke that barjumpa asked the question for. I did indeed bite the bullet and did my initial training with Paul.
I have to admit that I learned a LOT. Not just about CCR either. As an Adv Trimix Diver I thought I knew a fair bit about OC diving but I was still suprised by the odd gem of knowledge Paul managed to throw at me to get the grey matter working.
I would unreservedly recommend his training to anyone considering doing a CCR course in Puerto Galera. I was a great way to round off 5 weeks there. I will be doing further training with nim when I return to Puerto Galera in 2010.
Now I need to work very hard, save $, and buy an Inspiration Vision.