profiling the common flashaholic...

a lot of us here seem to be a lot alike. it isn't just that we all like flashlights, we also share many of the same interests and beliefs...i've never seen a board with so many members have so many of the same interests and beliefs, it's almost as if we are subordinates to a big flashaholic god...

some similarities i have noticed between many here have been interest in flashlights(obviously), knives, guns, most of us appear to be republicans, and we all get along quite well.

i am curious in finding out exactly what we have in common...what we like...dislike...believe...etc.

as for me:
likes - flashlights, tolkien, computers, knives, vehicles, a/v equipment, guns, females, good food, expensive things, woodworking, (hopefully metalworking as soon as i get a lathe)...

dislikes - bad things(lying, stealing, etc.), bad food, most democrats, bin-laden, saddam...

i am a christian and a conservative conservative.

would you mind providing input about yourselves so we can determine just what makes a good flashaholic? (this information could also be useful in recruiting new flashaholics )

First and foremost, living to serve our Father God and modeling His son, our Savior Jesus Christ. Pursuing and finding closeness to Him. Knowing His Word and being sensitive to the leadings of His Spirit.

Second, serving family and work in that order of priority.

Third, enjoying certain recreational activities, and the use of certain kinds of objects. Including cars, motorcycles, airplanes, firearms, bicycles, computers, guitars, flashlights, and sporting gear.

I constantly struggle to work that my priorities stay in the listed order, and in particular, that enjoyment of the things in the "third" category doesn't pre-empt proper focus on the first and second.

All that said, I sure relish a bright, handy, and nicely crafted light! With long runtimes and more lumens all the better!

Just my $.02.

Likes: Lights (Particularly those with 6 5 watt perfect white LS) Knives/Multitools, Guns, Cars (Like for e.g., Mclaren F1 Limited Edition, Jaguar XKR etc...) Computer, Tolkien (the movies were a bit of let down though), small super bright lights (Did I mention that already?)

Dislikes: Sucky lights like the Mini Gag, hypocrites, terrorist...

Likes: flashlights, computers, Palm(TM)

DIslikes: most democrats (keyword MOST, not all, like Roth said), small mistakes that bug you (I'm a perfectionist), and BAD lights.

Maybe we should open a poll with a bunch of questions like party, gender, age, religion...

Likes: High tech gadgets, lights of any kind, photography, girls, trucks, off roading, camping.

Dislikes: bad and inconsiderate drivers, rude and cocky people, paying school tuition.

Likes: LEDs, lasers, solid-state flashlights, gemstones, bikes, fruit trees, woodland gardening, hiking, animals, photography, color, Australia, Raving, seashells, They Might be Giants, The Band.

Dislikes: Most cars, George W. Bush (and most Republicans) manipulative people, people who think Raving is stupid, developers, M*glite, terrorists, marmite, New York (I'm quite sensitive; the place nearly gave me a heart attack, there was so much activity.)

Yep everyone, I'm not very fond of the human race in general, and I'm definitely a liberal. But, at risk of sounding sappy like Bobby Goldsborough, I prefer to make friends, not enemies!

Best,
James

I disagree with Rothrandir tho, I believe you'll find as much differences as similarity among CPF's members and flashlight lovers.

Anyway, here's my profile:

Other interests - computer overclocking/modifying, cars, knives, carpentry, snorkelling, hiking, camping & general outdoors activities.

Other things I collect - money (notes and coins), precious metals.

Dislike - ignorant/dumb/inconsiderate people, insects (the biting kind).

Beliefs: Christian.

Likes: Rush, tinkering with the insides of my computer, training my border collie (my longterm project... ), the peace & quiet of the small Scottish village where I live.

Dislikes: People who don't indicate when exiting off roundabouts (don't get me started on this... ), the rip-off prices us Brits have to pay for flashlights over here.

Hopefully this will jive with some other CPFer's list...but I'm a bit wierd.

LIKES: Flashlights and other things that light up, people who like them, LEDs, computers, Digimon, going to baseball games, vintage (1980s) coin-op games, Star Trek, pet fish, pet rats, houseplants, watching the boob toob, listening to 1980s music.

HOBBIES: Collecting flashlights, glass & porcelain insulators, old telephones & toliets, modding my electric wheelchair.

DISLIKES: Washing dishes, things that fail or break, inconsiderate people, biting and/or stinging creatures.

Originally posted by The LED Museum:
Hopefully this will jive with some other CPFer's list...but I'm a bit wierd.

LIKES: Flashlights and other things that light up, people who like them, LEDs, computers, Digimon, going to baseball games, vintage (1980s) coin-op games, Star Trek, pet fish, pet rats, houseplants, watching the boob toob, listening to 1980s music.

HOBBIES: Collecting flashlights, glass & porcelain insulators, old telephones & toliets, modding my electric wheelchair.

DISLIKES: Washing dishes, things that fail or break, inconsiderate people, biting and/or stinging creatures.

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<font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Sounds like the old Craig that we knew before is recovering very nicely now.

Well, why not:

Likes: Flashlights (the brighter the better!), flashlights (the smaller the better), flashlights (the longer lived the better), flashlights (well, you get the idea), aviation (especially when I'm behind the controls), exploration, family and friends.

Dislikes: Not too many. I even like wind-up flashlights.

--Bill

thanks for the responses guys. a lot of what you said describes me quite well.

onyx, yes, there are bound to be differences...we are from all around the work, different ages, grew up differently, and we are certainly all different people (maybe a few exceptions here). i just noticed that we all get along exceptionally well, and we tend to have a lot of the same interests.

Belief: Though I don't worship with all my heart and soul 100% of the time, I feel I will make heaven if I don't screw up too badly...

Likes. Flashlights, bright, nice beam, LED, overdriven Incandescent etc. Sharp pointy objects, like Benchmade, Kershaw etc. Projectile firing things, Airsoft, BB, Colt, Ruger, Remington, Makarov, SKS, Moisin Nagant M-39!!! etc. Auto Racing, F1!!!, Nascar on road course, Trans Am, Speedvision cup etc. Motorcycle racing, World Superbike!, AMA roadracing, club racing where I turn wrenches! Reading, SCI FI, Fiction, Non Fiction, semi fiction "Unintended Consequences"!!! Radio, talk! Rush, Savage, Hanitty, Local guys like Chris Baker. 80's music!!! Politics, feel the lesser of two EVILS! are republican, but consider myself Libertarian.

Collect: (ed done now!) Cranes (diecast), fishing reels (early baitcast types), knives (tactical/utilitarian - always looking for the perfect EDC), Lights (Always looking for the brightest light in the smallest chassis), Playing cards (Used Casino cards - from casinos gone now in many cases)

Whew! Guess that's plenty for now!

Originally posted by vcal:
Sounds like the old Craig that we knew before is recovering very nicely now.

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<font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">I still can't type and one eye's shot, but I am recovering, thank you!
Now if only I could find my green laser, camera lenses, Surefire lights, etc.

Craig, are you suggesting this stuff is missing since the "cleaning" of your apartment? Have you made a thorough search? If the "cleaners" cleaned out your precious lights, and lenses, that really sucks...and I'm sorry...let us know if any missing stuff turns up..I KNOW how MADDENING finding your valuables missing is..maybe we can replace some of it..

Craig, do you have pics of your modded wheelchair?

Craig, are you suggesting this stuff is missing since the "cleaning" of your apartment? Have you made a thorough search? If the "cleaners" cleaned out your precious lights, and lenses, that really sucks...and I'm sorry...let us know if any missing stuff turns up..I KNOW how MADDENING finding your valuables missing is..maybe we can replace some of it..

Originally posted by V8TOYOTATRK:
Craig, do you have pics of your modded wheelchair?

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<font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">V8, try here: Hell On Wheels



Craig, I really hope the items are just misplaced and will turn up...

Beliefs: Christian - Say a prayer for me, I just applied to divinity school after 20 years of being an electrical engineer. When finished, I'll be Reverend Dave, What do you think?

Philosophy: If you're living life like there's no God, you had better be right.

Likes: My wife, kids and family, humor, LEDs of any kind. tiny electronic gadgets (the smaller the better), home theater and video, watches, computers, cooking/food, travel, multipurpose tools/devices, repairing almost anything, hot/spicy foods and sauces, The Simpsons, and high quality.

Dislikes: Unreasonable people, impatience, suits, broken things, clutter, alcohol (never been drunk), customers that call before opening the manual, raking leaves, and being unprepared.