Where did all the oldtimers go.

[degarb]

Maybe the "old timers" need an emoticon so we remember we are old.

What is an emoticon?

 

[Esko]

Maybe the "old timers" need an emoticon so we remember we are old.

What is an emoticon?

What is remember?

 

[V8TOYTRUCK]

do i qualify? i built this Luxeon phone attachment in 2005

Certainly qualifies.

 

[dariman3]

Saw the 'ultimate' light and went in to it?? Or not.?

 

[TinderBox (UK)]

Saw the 'ultimate' light and went in to it?? Or not.?

No point resisting it, flashaholics are always drawn to the light.

John.

 

[degarb]

Saw the 'ultimate' light and went in to it?? Or not.?

Hmmm.... I wonder how the tint snobs will make out if they find the tint doesn't suit them.

"Oh Lord, only 87 cri, seriously? My 219c has a better tint, going to have to pass on this one... Just look at the palm of my hand under this ghastly light, you would swear that I am dead, I am, but really, where are the reds!?!!!"

 

[Scott@Tektite]

Still alive an' creakin' since 2001:welcome: Member # 112; geez, I can't even make the top 100!

 

[Monocrom]

Unfortunately, in the case of TKC, she passed away just days ago.

R.I.P.

 

[Stingray]

I recall joining when it was still part of Surefire's domain ... 1999 I think. But then I lost track and had to rejoin a second time

 

[Bimmerboy]

I recall joining when it was still part of Surefire's domain ... 1999 I think. But then I lost track and had to rejoin a second time

IIRC, CPF was born August 2000. But, though I've done a good amount of CPF history homework in the past, including finding what I think was the very first post, there could be stuff that got missed.

Surefire's domain? 1999? I'm skeptical, but if there's earlier roots that led (no pun intended) to CPF, please tell! However, as far as I know, it's simply the creation of DavidW.

 

[flashfan]

I too, think that DavidW created CPF. If it had a connection to SureFire, that would have been before my time. Surefire did have it's own forum, started and/or handled by Ken Good. I was a member there awhile before joining CPF. Ah, those good old days!

 

[geepondy]

Yes, David W. created this forum. In the early days, he would bleed his heart out on this forum, discussing the heartbreak of his divorce, etc. Then he turned the reins over to Sasha/Greta and disappeared from the face of the earth as far as CPF was concerned. I used to be an early adopter buying the original ARc's, Arc LS's, Mr. McGizmo creations, etc. Now though when less than $50 buys you a very nice light that puts out 300-400 lumens, I don't really have a desire to explore cutting edge when that is all I'm ever gonna need for a house hold light. I do fondly remember the correspondence between some of us older members for those who have been around long enough to remember. People like Craig Johnson from The LED Museum, Darrel the EV guy, Brock, PK from Surefire, Mr. Ted Bear, etc. When I first became a member, maybe the Surefire Dominator was the most cutting edge where 6 CR123 batteries could get you an hours worth of 500 lumen incandescent light. I still have to keep my sister supplied with CR123 batteries as she still likes the Surefire E2 I gave her.

 

[R.W.D.]

Man I've been gone too long... Just found out about Norm and that Tmack and milkyspit aren't around here anymore.
First the great loss got my first account then life got in the way of me using this one for a long time. I see hardly anyone I know but I'm glad to see new people here.

I wish I could have said bye to Norm.

 

[degarb]

Norm is gone

:eeksign:

I am out of here

Nah, I may stay around for the available emojis:welcome::grouphug:.

'

:fail::sleepy::bump::santa::bumpknight:

 

[nbp]

That is a crap ton of emojis! Lol.

 

[ledlurker]

There was a time I would need t have considered myself an oldtimer. I guess I could now.

 

[Essexman]

I miss 3rd Shift and his mods.

 

[Icarus]

.... I would consider anyone that was a member prior to the start of this thread an old timer at least so 2005 or less would qualify you of that status.

Then I think I must qualify... ...:candle:

 

[dano]

Don't know if i have ever chimed into this thread...But I'm still here...More reading than posting (unfortunately)....

 

[Lynx_Arc]

Then I think I must qualify... ...:candle:

Considering member numbers are over 400k now (I think) to have a member number around even 4000 puts you into a group of only 1% of the population here, which now perhaps graduates you from old timer to "ancient"?. :huh: