Light at death's door

[Spence]

Let us see if you think like a true "flashaholic"?
Two weeks ago on a Saturday night, I began having terrible chest pain and some other symptoms that concerned me. My son drove me to the hospital Emergency Room where they determined I was in the initial stage of a heart attack! While they were administering several tests, my systems began shutting down and I went unconscious. While asleep and near death, I saw that bright light at the end of the tunnel, everyone talks about. However, as I drew closer, I realized it was the UPS delivery guy shining my new SureFire UA2 Optimus!! When the physicians and nurses finished working their wonders on me, I awoke in the Intensive Care Unit. Boy, was I upset that it was a couple of months early to be receiving the UA2, which isn't out yet. The nurse produced the jacket I wore into the ER and I fished my L1 Lumamax out of a pocket, it would have to do until SureFire ships the Optimus.
I'm doing much better now and back at home. I've got a new, 2008, SF calendar, and marking off the days waiting for my, much anticipated, new model, SureFire flashlight. Life is good and it's great to be back on CPF.

Truly,
Spence
:wave:

 

[USM0083]

You need to send this to Surefire.

 

[precisionworks]

You need to send this to Surefire.

+1

That's better than any of the 'true stories' I've seen in their catalog

 

[Retinator]

That's a good one.

I agree, send it to them, the least they'll do is get a good laugh at it.

Had me going at first.

Are you a writer?

 

[Patriot]

Funny Spence......buy hey....enlarge your text some...please...

 

[Spence]

Thanks a bunch for the comments, guys. Yes, I've done some writing over my career. This is a true story, and, as a true flashaholic, my EDC, L1 has gone everywhere with me, even to the ER!

Spence

 

[Kraid]

Very epic!

 

[GPB]

I have 2 questions:

1. Is the light at the end of the tunnel LED or Incandescent ???

2. How do you get a Surefire Calendar ?

 

[BVH]

Why not HID?

 

[Illum]

good to hear you found that out early

your lucky...ERs here run you through metal detectors on your way in, can you believe that? its the emergency room!

 

[fnmag]

Glad to hear you're feeling better. Your wait is almost over. Hang in there. :thumbsup:

 

[Manzerick]

That is a great story Spence!!!


God Bless!

 

[lyrrag]

Fantastic story, may you live to see more Surefires delivered.

 

[PhotonWrangler]

Funny story, Spence. Except for the heart attack part! Hope you're on the mend and making the appropriate adjustments in your life to avoid a repeat visit.

 

[Sir Lightalot]

Why not HID?

Because it usually comes quickly

 

[Spence]

I'm awaiting scheduling of angiogram and angioplasty, shortly. I came very close to getting my ticket punched for the last ride and my son, my pride and joy, my best friend, was there with me the whole time. I felt bad for the anguish he was going through and made some pledges to myself, that night. I have firm beliefs anyway re appreciation of family and expressing your love for those close to you. I had some close calls when I was younger and a cop in Los Angeles, I take nothing for granted and I'm thankful for all I'm blessed with. Like one member recently said about others judging him for his flashlight enthusiasm..."f*** them, I'm happy with three EDC's". I liked that.

Spence

 

[PhotonWrangler]

Good luck with the angio work, Spence. Yes, having a close call is a humbling and life changing experience. It certainly gives one a greater appreciation for every sunrise and the simple pleasures it brings.

 

[bigfoot]

Glad it was caught in time and heal up so you can order more lights soon! I agree, that is one heck of a story. I bet Surefire would like to hear about it.

 

[Lightguy27]

Wow, I am glad to hear you are alright man. Just wow......

-Evan

 

[gadget_lover]

Hey Spence,

Glad to hear you are OK and have that L1 to fall back on. Be sure to follow the Dr instructions 100%, ya hear?

Daniel