Flash Harry
Newly Enlightened
My poor wife, trying her best to indulge a flashaholic, required a flashlight the other day. She went straight to the office and grabbed the big one on charge, the FM2D. She's been on the business end of this one before and knows it will be ideal for chasing off the darkness whilst searching her car for a favourite c.d.
Not two steps outside the door she drops the aforementioned prized possession of mine onto the concrete.
As any decent flashaholic will tell you, the first question that goes through your mind is, "Is it damaged?" followed by "Does it still work?" then, "Will she be missed?" and finally, "Who will feed me if she goes?"
First inspection revealed that the damage was minimal to say the least. The impact point was obviously at the rear cap. There was also a slight knock on the edge of the bezel and a mark where it had finished resting on the fins. Considering the height of the fall and the forward motion, I would have expected more cosmetic heartache but in my opinion, the famous FMHAIII finish did the job. No scratches at all where it rolled across the concrete and I had to use a harsh direct flash to really show what was there. There were no cracks in the glass but the bulb looked off centre in the KIU holder.
A cautious click had no result. I realigned the bulb, retightened the 8x14500 holder and she fired up like a good 'un. These Fivemega M*gs are far more robust than I had originally believed.
Lastly, she cooks, she cleans and she looks after the children. She makes sure I get off to work fed and looking good. She even walks the dogs. After 25 years I really would miss that Roast Lamb and the way she does the roasted potatoes crunchy on the outside and soft in the middle.
I keep telling myself, "It's only a flashlight…"
Not two steps outside the door she drops the aforementioned prized possession of mine onto the concrete.
As any decent flashaholic will tell you, the first question that goes through your mind is, "Is it damaged?" followed by "Does it still work?" then, "Will she be missed?" and finally, "Who will feed me if she goes?"
First inspection revealed that the damage was minimal to say the least. The impact point was obviously at the rear cap. There was also a slight knock on the edge of the bezel and a mark where it had finished resting on the fins. Considering the height of the fall and the forward motion, I would have expected more cosmetic heartache but in my opinion, the famous FMHAIII finish did the job. No scratches at all where it rolled across the concrete and I had to use a harsh direct flash to really show what was there. There were no cracks in the glass but the bulb looked off centre in the KIU holder.
A cautious click had no result. I realigned the bulb, retightened the 8x14500 holder and she fired up like a good 'un. These Fivemega M*gs are far more robust than I had originally believed.
Lastly, she cooks, she cleans and she looks after the children. She makes sure I get off to work fed and looking good. She even walks the dogs. After 25 years I really would miss that Roast Lamb and the way she does the roasted potatoes crunchy on the outside and soft in the middle.
I keep telling myself, "It's only a flashlight…"
Ouch! But be good to your wife. You may find yourself in the same situation only reversed and would appreciate her quick forgiveness!
