Malcolm,
You need not have entertained any doubts about posting such a personal
message to the list; thanks for sharing such a heart-felt tribute to your
wife.  While I joined and visit the list to access a technical resource for
my van, it is a means to and end: spending time with my wife doing the
things we enjoy; it appears that you did the same.  Your posting is a
reminder to us all to cherish the time we have and to use it wisely. My
condolences on the loss of your life companion.