Think you covered just about everything there Nort.
I think I have a valid point (after last years experience with my Thunderbird):
You spend too much time riding around instead of doing tasks given to you by your better half.A) Buy some flowers at the next florist, try to make an evening meal & accept to watch ANY film she requests!
B) Get those 31 ltr. panniers, top rack, tent, sleeping bag loaded up - grab your passport and DO THAT TRIP of a life time.