As the "martyr" I was staying away just to give you guys a break from my relentless silliness. I'm sure it gets old sometimes. I figured I'd use the time away to reread some classics. Can't really say what happened to the rest of them.
Make these into a e-book/paperback?.....writer? My wife loved it. She (as am I) was impressed by these. Very good job all. Our baby son (38) died 9Mo ago and the wife has not laughed much (if any) since. It was nice to hear her really "LAUGH"! Not seeking sympathy but saying "THANKS FOR MAKING MY WIFE LAUGH"! Seriously +!
Keith
First JohnnyMac's dog and now this. I'm so sorry. The loss of a pet is bad, but I can not for the life of me imagine the loss of a child, at any age. No parent should ever have to face that. God bless you guys.
Keith, I understand you're not seeking it, but deepest sympathy all the same. Cone's right, no parent should have to outlive any of their children, I think it's probably our worst deep-down fear. Wish there was something comforting to say, very happy if we helped your wife to smile again.
Well then, Jack . . . bet you didn't anticipate all this when you started this thread.
I must say, as powerful as the written word can sometimes be, this is a healthy reminder to all of us of the communication missing because we're not face-to-face. As aware as I think I am, I still regularly incorrectly "hear" and/or misconstrue intent.
Foy
There's a guy on this board that's named Foy
When posting he doesn't play coy
He says what he sees
All the rest will agree
He's a Solarforce shill , that's his ploy
Well flashlights are his favorite toy
And his neighbors he'll sometimes annoy
While they're trying to sleep
He's up shining lights deep
Into backyards and alleys with joy
Lots of energy he does employ
and his spare time he'll sometimes destroy
When he buys a flashlight
He will stay up all night
To make sure it's the Real McCoy
Ohhh Jack . . . sir, you are a class act. I respect and salute you.
There are times when I think Solarforce sees me as their worst nightmare. I will however, accept and wear any synonym du jour that correctly descibes my affection for Solarforce. Indeed, far worse associations a man could hope for.
Foy
If your favorite light just went black
Don't have an anxiety attack
Just order a light
That's ever so bright
Get a custom from our JohnnyMac
There's nothing that Johnny can't hack
'Cause with modding he has quite a knack
If you need a rocket
That fits in your pocket
His MacMag with joy you'll unpack
His creation will take you aback
It's no bigger than a tie tac
When you witness it's glow
Then you surely will know
That a great light you will never lack
A modder we have known as is E
Extreme builds for him are a breeze
For the price of a song
His lights are the bomb
They'll light the whole state, (New Jersey)
Foy
LOVE IT!!! 
Keith, I can’t fathom the pain of losing a child. If I lost one of mine I don’t think I’d ever get over the pain. My deepest condolences to you, your wife and family. May she find some peace to replace the emptiness and pain.
This man can take any old tool
And make any light into a jewel
Old-Lumens is handy
At creating eye candy
And his methods are very old school
If you give him a carpenters rule
Let him sit on a comfortable stool
In no time at all
He'll be having a ball
Making something that's ever so cool
You can tell that he's nobody's fool
And he seems to be tough as a mule
But he's got a soft heart
He creates works of art
And modding's his passion , his fuel
Honored! Sir!
I am not a poet, so I will hope y'all continue to brighten our days, with your masterful wit and rhyme.
@ Old-Lumens:
I am not a poet, so I will hope y'all continue to brighten our days, with your masterful wit and rhyme.
+1 
Now Jack's really into his stride
Couldn't write a bad rhyme if he tried!
The words are just flowing
His keyboard is glowing
From the speed that his fingers must glide
He writes one masterpiece after another
With ability no-one can smother
Though one or two tried
To be a bit snide
Jack ignored them and just wrote the mother...
..Of tributes to one of our members
O-L, who's about to dismember
Another off-the-shelf Mag
That needs less output sag
(Er, is that right? I'm a noobie, remember..
)
It would be great if one at a time
BLF-ers were put into rhyme
Those at work on a pill
And others who shill
kreisler, you're gonna be next in line!
I look forward to more from our Jack
As do others, because if you lack
The smiling ability
He has the facility
For bringing your good humour back 
Nice! 
I'm glad I'm not the only one
Who thinks writing limericks is fun
And I just have to say
I'm delighted each day
To read the fine stories you've spun
My friend Lensman , he won't be outdone
Every poem he writes , a home run
He's exceedingly clever
And it thrills me whenever
I see the new verses he's done
So if you like seeing wordplay
Our man Lensman will brighten your day
For you'll have to admit
That he has deadly wit
And rhyming for him is child's play
My friend Jack is the limerical king.
He cranks them out, "twaren't no thing".
They're never done wrong,
And they read like a song,
For they all have a lyrical ring.
Good stuff .
I sit outside with my HD2010
Waiting for dark once again
I love seeing it's light
Shining far and so bright
Inspiring adventurous men!
lensman, cone, johnnymack...I appreciate VERY MUCH your condolences. It means a lot when others feel ones pain. It just seems to make one feel just a little better.You"all made me cry (that is a good thing). Thanks very much and to all for this thread. Yes foy, the power of the written word is.........well,,,,,,,,,,,,,,powerful! It can hurt, or build up.
Keith (Who was built up)