[PJ]

Yes I've been using them (CFLs) ever since they first became available (before moving to The Villages). They really do last a long time. When I get a new CFL I take a black majic marker and put the current date on the white base, just to see for myself how long it will last. I've had some last 10 years. And it saves energy and money, so it's a feel-good thing to do...