Sincere condolences Weekender on the loss of your wife, best friend and travel companion. Kudos to you for carrying out her wishes. I'm sure she's smiling watching over you on your travels today.
I agree with many it's a shame to see some of the long term posters having disappeared of late. I have been guilty over the years of abstaining, particularly after contributing to a thread to just be ridiculed or otherwise, and then wondering why the heck bother. Then something new peaks one's interest and before you know it you start to enjoy the forums again and start contributing a bit more. Sure miss so many that we don't hear from so often any more though.
Hope 2016 is a great travelling year for youse all.
FTW