Happy birthday, BLF! Thanks, SB, for the work and time you put in!
In 2018 I have spent a low 4-figure amount in $US on hobby related expenses. While this is not only flashlights, it is largely led by “inspiration” I get from forums like BLF, car forums, tool/woodworking/power tool forums and the vendors BG, GB, AliExp, and ebay.
That is the most important. But I do think your welcoming new members (including me in 2012 ) is a very nice contribution, and personally I appreciate your occasional reflection on non-appropriate forum behaviour.
Thank you for educating as just wasn’t being done previously and for in effect cutting out middle men which didn’t need to exist.
A whole lot of knowledge gained and money saved which deserves our undying gratitude.
Happy Birthday BLF and a big thanks to sb, for creating, raising and nurturing it!!!
Also, a big thanks to all the other members contributing to this community ever since the adventure started!
As a noob, there’s still a lot for me to learn! I hope to do it with you along the way