LOL...I hope she keeps it up AFTER you are married. Course if she is like my wife, she will. There are some good women out there. And it sounds like you gota real Peach.
The PT40 is a very good plane to start with. I started with the PT 60 due to I like the larger size. Easier for me to see in flight. But I'm old. You did your homework well. Radio, engine, plane, all good choices. Good lu`ck and welcome to the show Dawg!
BTW, where is Dunwoody? I lived in Augusta and Savannah for awhile and Iam not far from Rome now. But Icant place it.
Another BTW, why dont you consider doin a thread in the kit building forum. Alot of guys there to help you with whatever comes up during your build.