John Lucas
I also changed to the CFL's for the same reason. I just don't like the idea of something smoking in my lights. It does take a little getting used to when turning on the lights on the lathe because they do need to warm up. It only takes about a minute so I turn them on first thing and buy the time I grab my tools or mount the wood they are warm and ready to go.
If you don't like the color of the light they do come in different colors. I buy the daylight bulbs.