Andrew here. I am an American expat living in rural North Wales. Amazing place to work and live. Flashlights are essential to surviving the long dark winters here. Well not really, but it sounds good.
Came to BLF planning to lurk just long enough to buy a flashlight. Stayed because there is a lot to learn and so many bargains to be had.
I have a degree in electrical engineering that rarely sees use in my day job. Flashlights never really interested me when they were merely two batteries and a bulb. Now I’m reading every design thread on here.
I try to always have a hobby project going to keep my EE skills from going away completely.