Tigerlight Christmas Story Part 2

[txwest]

Dave,
I believe I have a Maglite D ring holder comming in on an order from Brightguy. If it works, I'll let you know. The holder from TL isn't a bad deal at $10, but they probably hit you with another $6-8 for shipping, when 1st class mail is only about $1. TX

 

[DieselDave]

txwest
I went to Wally World tonight and they did not have the Mag D ring holder. I will check Lowes and K-Mart tomorrow. It will be a very close fit but I have a feeling it will work. I use to have one and don't recall it being very tight on my Mag.

Does anyone know which local stores carry the D size Mag ring holder or a holder of equivalent size that would fit a TL???

We are holding off giving him the TL until Christmas bonus checks are handed out, that's when I collect from everyone. Some of the guys that would wince at buying a Dorcy AA have to be coaxed a little to give the full amount. We have found that when they have a fist full of money it is much easier. It should be sometime next week.

 

[Bushman]

I actually am a very emotional guy! Dave...set that camera on a file cabinet and put the timer on and jump into that picture next week We wanna see you too!!!! As nascar said. Absoulutly incredible!

 

[DieselDave]

12/16/02
We gave Gene the light and the money tonight, it went as expected. A lot of emotion and he finally had to leave before it got to mushy. He kept telling me, "I can't wait to see Sgt. Parker tonight and show him this thing." A few minutes ago he asked me why we had that inert spray loaded instead of the Pepper Spray. I said, "For practice so you know the coverage zone." He immediately walked outside and held down the nozzle until it was empty. He walked back in and said, "Now lets load it with the real stuff." Gene is going to give the URL for CPF to all his LEO buddies so they can see and read about him and see the photos. Sounds like some new members to me. That's it for now thanks for the interest and Merry Christmas

Gene and I with our favorite lights. Gene's is bigger than mine!

 

[GPS Rider]

Dave,

You are too cool! Thanks for sharing.

GR

 

[B@rt]

Just curious, what did Sgt Parker say?

 

[DieselDave]

Originally posted by B@rt:
Just curious, what did Sgt Parker say?

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">I asked Gene that same question as soon as I saw him last night. He said Sgt Parker was impressed and shocked he had never seen one before. He read the owners manual on the light, played with it and got the URL for Tigerlight. He said he was going to look into getting some for the dept. He said it made so much sence he doesn't know why it wasn't thought of before. I have shown the light to 3 LEO's and the main comment was how great an idea it was. They said that being able to hold onto the light and not have to drop it or go cross draw on their pepper spray would be a real advantage. I believe I could sell the TL in quantity to LE dept's around the country. The light really does sell itself to someone that has a real need for the pepper spray. Disclaimer: I like my current job and I have it so I will not have to travel. I only mention it because some of you flashaholics out there might be looking for something like this and perhaps it's an untapped market that Tigerlight would like to explore.

 

[Saaby]

He he, I just went to the tigerlight website and noticed this link on their page...

"Tigerlight Christmas Story" it said. Guess where it took me? (Hint: Here)

 

[tkl]

that's a touching story. i got misty eyed and had to step away for a minute before i started blubbering like a baby.

 

[Gone Jeepin]

Well done Dave

I am glad Gene liked the light. I am sure that he will always have fond memories associated with his favorite light.

 

[Marty Weiner]

Dave..I enjoyed seeing the fruit of your labor with Gene. He's bound to have very fond memories of everyone who made this a very special christmas.

Marty

 

[BuddTX]

Originally posted by DieselDave:
txwest

Does anyone know which local stores carry the D size Mag ring holder or a holder of equivalent size that would fit a TL???

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">I am pretty sure the Radio Shack Stores sell the Rings.

Also, Lowes and Wal-Mart sell selected Nite-Ize flashlight accessories.

 

[Charles Bradshaw]

Glad to see Gene is happy. Radio Shack?? Don't hold your breath, as their selection of lights has dropped dramatically. Try a LEO shop.

 

[Vikas Sontakke]

Dave,

May I ask if you own/manage exotic car dealership?

Thanks,
- Vikas

 

[DieselDave]

Originally posted by Vikas Sontakke:
Dave,

May I ask if you own/manage exotic car dealership?

Thanks,
- Vikas

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">I work for a Chevrolet dealership. I OWN some flashlights and few more trivial items and I MANAGE to wake-up every morning in time to get to work.