Well done, you have taken the first step by admitting your addiction.
Now CPF is not Flashaholics Anonymous, we are not here to help you get over your addiction, but will encourage you to get just one more - you know it won't hurt, just one more.
That said, yes there is a line when you have too many. I would say this is when you open a drawer and say 'oh, I had forgot about that one'. If you can't keep track, that is too far.
One question I would ask is how much do you actually use a torch, and is it just 'because' or did you need to use it?
I use a torch regularly and with good purpose (well that is what I tell myself), but if being honest, this makes my primary need for headlamps and only a backup requirement a hand-held lights.
For the night time switch-off of the house lights and appliances I do this by torchlight/headlamp every day. For evening tasks (rubbish, recycling, trip to the garage etc) I use a headlamp. I also need lights for hunting and use a variety of search lights, hand-held and gun mounted. Overall my regular users number about 10 lights. The others are spares or relegated to the backups drawer.
I feel I have crossed the line and now need to get rid of some. Your own line will present itself and you will self regulate, or if not you will become one of the hoarders we see on TV.
When you buy a new light, determine if one of the older ones can be replaced. I sold all my lights on CPFMP. Sell them before they become obsolete by more than one generation back. Thats how I kept my addiction in control. I only keep the current/best model. There is a good used market for well-cared for lights.
It helps too that new models are arriving more slowly. 3-4 years ago LED's seemed to be doubling in power every 6 months. Now we are getting 7-12 percent gains once or twice a year.
Teej the philosopher and comedian!!:twothumbs
Good analogy!!!
I was on single websites for a few years a few years back!! Had a great time!! The disease of more kicked in,then got tired of the scene and settled for one with all around great qualities! She is bright, long lasting and has a glowing personality!
We will see how long She lasts! We are walking the pooches tomorrow evening and I am going to try to impress her with my TK-75!!
Ciao,,,Roberto,,,"Capo di Capo" "KEEP LIGHTING UP THE DARKNESS"
Teej the philosopher and comedian!!:twothumbs
Good analogy!!!
I was on single websites for a few years a few years back!! Had a great time!! The disease of more kicked in,then got tired of the scene and settled for one with all around great qualities! She is bright, long lasting and has a glowing personality!
We will see how long She lasts! We are walking the pooches tomorrow evening and I am going to try to impress her with my TK-75!!
Ciao,,,Roberto,,,"Capo di Capo" "KEEP LIGHTING UP THE DARKNESS"
Teej the philosopher and comedian!!:twothumbs
Good analogy!!!
I was on single websites for a few years a few years back!! Had a great time!! The disease of more kicked in,then got tired of the scene and settled for one with all around great qualities! She is bright, long lasting and has a glowing personality!
We will see how long She lasts! We are walking the pooches tomorrow evening and I am going to try to impress her with my TK-75!!
Ciao,,,Roberto,,,"Capo di Capo" "KEEP LIGHTING UP THE DARKNESS"
Heheheh, good stuff Capolini. However, In the interest of saving you some difficulty should she ever read this, I'm going to suggest that you replace the highlighted word above with the following: "...then got incredibly lucky when I found the all around perfect one!"
You can thank me later
- Tim
Great point!! lol!!Heheheh, good stuff Capolini. However, In the interest of saving you some difficulty should she ever read this, I'm going to suggest that you replace the highlighted word above with the following: "...then got incredibly lucky when I found the all around perfect one!"
You can thank me later
- Tim
first 10 months, idk i have to go back to my early childhood, i can't remember it too well now, it was 30+ years ago, but i had quite a few even than, not counting bulbs\batteries rolled up in cardboard with diy tincan reflectors. lol.Hey?!!! That is in less than 10 months! How many did you get in your first 10 months??
Ciao,,,Roberto,,,"Capo di Capo" "KEEP LIGHTING UP THE DARKNESS"