Wow, this thread has been amazing to read. You sound like a true credit to mankind Ron! I'm very sorry to hear of your parent's health problems, and yours as well, but very thankful you still have your parents, and that they can perhaps share a nursing home room.
Other folks who have used these, feel free to answer some of my questions so Ron doesn't have to answer it all. And thanks!
I will have to save up a bit, but really want to try one of these. I've been interested in a bf for awhile now, just don't know much about them. I saw you mention other colors of led's......can you get them in purple??? Pleasey please say yes

How much extra is that?
I have two of the panasonic flat top 18650 high drain batteries already so would love to be able to use those in one. You mentioned working a bit on some of those type mods. But I could get a 14500 battery if need be. Do the panasonic high drain batts work well in your mods? And do your regular 3.7v mods (white 25.00 with horn button) use one 14500 or two? Sorry to sound like such a goober, but this is totally new to me other than having watched a couple bf videos.
Thanks, and many blessings to you!