Hi Robbo,
Yes, but not quite. I have until August 2017 to convert my CASA GFPT to RPL. But nevertheless, I do have both. And yes I have double dipped into my finances having done it that way, but it was just the timing and the finances at the time and other commitments.
I now realize, that I should have just kept flying.
Once an aviator, you will always will be one no matter what.