I don't post this assuming my presence here is significantly . . . significant. I do however, feel the need to account for my absence because as we all know, Foy likes the sound of his own voice so very, very much. Although I get somewhat over-satiated with flashlights from time to time, I can't imagine staying away from BLF indefinitely. Whatever Budget Light Forum is and whatever it may become, be it superstardom or a cozy corner for late-night flashaholics, I don't think it's too much to say that this is an important board. New arrivals with even average sincerity soon discover BLF is a special kind of unique. I am proud of whatever part I've had, keeping this the best forum on the web or at least not making it worse! I know that with or without Foy, BLF is valuable. I want to remain part of that.
Unlike my previous sabbatical, this time was simple temporary burnout, compounded by other demands. My oldest son's (Las Vegas City firefighter) wife gave birth to twin boys, both healthy and strong but one was born with club feet. This same child also had some kind of breathing problem requiring surgery. All is well now and his feet get straighter with each new cast. They already had three young kids so, of necessity we became closer.
This is Nixon right after surgery . . .
And Jaxon in a staged shot by a photographer friend . . .
And both together . . .
During this same time I also indulged my other hobby; building computers. I've built several dozen over the past 18 years or so and although my old Q6600 based machine was still humming along nicely (still does) a lot has happened since 2007. If I could afford it, I would be into PCs like I am flashlights.
This is my new home rig . . .
I built two new machines for work about a week later. I spec'd them both exactly alike . . .
I photographed the entire process. Here are links to the slide shows but I warn you, it's only marginally entertaining if you're into this kind of thing. Or if you wish to endure my running commentary. You have been warned.
Foy's home computer build: http://www.flickr.com/photos/57227396@N06/sets/72157632254805881/
Foy's work computer builds: http://www.flickr.com/photos/57227396@N06/sets/72157632560838781/
Anyway, thanks for putting up with me. Maybe someday I'll find some balance and these long absences won't be necessary.
pc'sareFoy
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