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Offline Al Kidner

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Al Kidner returns to Trad Gang...
« on: July 15, 2011, 10:22:00 PM »
Howdie folks,

 Well it has been a while since my last post as my life took a right turn when I least expected it to. Naturally, things fall away that we enjoy as our focus shifts from what we like to do as a past time and what we MUST do in our past time... the failure of 12 years of marriage and your typical nasty divorce tends to do that to even the best & bravest of us.

Hunting, traditional archery, spending time in the out doors, trad gang and even reading TBM all became a chore and was put very much on the back burner... I had lost my drive and passion for what we all love. The flight of an arrow.

But... my life is very much back on track due to being settled and meeting a fine and dandy gal who brought back the sunshine in my life.

I have found the drive again to make fine timber arrows, scout for new hunting areas and have a 2nd bite of the apple.

So, having said all that... stay tuned for a few adventures shared 'Trad Gang style'. Be it fine made arrows or an adventure into some aussie deer country. I'll be sure to share my new journey after wandering off the path.


Cheers,


ak.   :cool:
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Re: Al Kidner returns to Trad Gang...
« Reply #1 on: July 15, 2011, 10:27:00 PM »
Missed you Al!
Sorry to hear that life has given you a nut-kicking, but I'm really glad to hear you're kicking back mate!

I look forward to reading your stories & seeing all your pics again.
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Re: Al Kidner returns to Trad Gang...
« Reply #2 on: July 15, 2011, 10:28:00 PM »
Welcome back Al.
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Re: Al Kidner returns to Trad Gang...
« Reply #3 on: July 15, 2011, 10:30:00 PM »
Good to see your back onboard.  :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:
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Re: Al Kidner returns to Trad Gang...
« Reply #4 on: July 15, 2011, 10:35:00 PM »
Glad you found your way back.  :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:
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Re: Al Kidner returns to Trad Gang...
« Reply #5 on: July 15, 2011, 10:37:00 PM »
:clapper:  May your journey continue........
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Re: Al Kidner returns to Trad Gang...
« Reply #6 on: July 15, 2011, 10:40:00 PM »
Wondered what happened to you! Glad you're back and can't wait for pictures and stories!
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Re: Al Kidner returns to Trad Gang...
« Reply #7 on: July 15, 2011, 10:40:00 PM »
Welcome back amigo.
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Re: Al Kidner returns to Trad Gang...
« Reply #8 on: July 15, 2011, 10:41:00 PM »
:clapper:    :clapper:
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Offline JAG

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Re: Al Kidner returns to Trad Gang...
« Reply #9 on: July 15, 2011, 10:51:00 PM »
Welcome back!
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Re: Al Kidner returns to Trad Gang...
« Reply #10 on: July 15, 2011, 11:45:00 PM »
Good to see you are back !!! Same thing happened to me in 96.Kind of wierd I was just thinking about you the other day as I found a t-shirt you had sent me a few years ago for some old trad. mags.Take Care !!
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Re: Al Kidner returns to Trad Gang...
« Reply #11 on: July 15, 2011, 11:47:00 PM »
Glad you're back with us Al. Also, glad to see that you found that spark again and hopefully the flame will ignite into some great adventures. At home and in the field!   :thumbsup:
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Re: Al Kidner returns to Trad Gang...
« Reply #12 on: July 16, 2011, 12:12:00 AM »
Hope it continues to bring you happiness  :thumbsup:
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Re: Al Kidner returns to Trad Gang...
« Reply #13 on: July 16, 2011, 01:00:00 AM »
Welcome back Bud! We have some catching up to do  :thumbsup:
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Re: Al Kidner returns to Trad Gang...
« Reply #14 on: July 16, 2011, 01:07:00 AM »
Good luck in your future
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Re: Al Kidner returns to Trad Gang...
« Reply #15 on: July 16, 2011, 02:52:00 AM »
Welcome back my friend,

I was wondering about you, sorry to hear about the divorce, been there done that, twice. But still found my soulmate and we have been together for 23 years now.

Glad to see you have your life under control again.

Danny
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Re: Al Kidner returns to Trad Gang...
« Reply #16 on: July 16, 2011, 03:32:00 AM »
Glad you are back Al.


From experiance, sorry to hear about the divorce, I know it doesn't seem like it at the time but you will come out the other end stronger.
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Re: Al Kidner returns to Trad Gang...
« Reply #17 on: July 16, 2011, 03:33:00 AM »
Al,  glad to see you back and in good spirits!  I'm going through the same thing right now and this post is very much inspiring that there will be light at the end of the tunnel for me!

God Bless,
Ken
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Re: Al Kidner returns to Trad Gang...
« Reply #18 on: July 16, 2011, 03:35:00 AM »
Welcome back Al,sometimes we give for granted the things we love,but nothing is forever and a divorce can really ruin your life.Enjoy your regained peace of mind!
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Re: Al Kidner returns to Trad Gang...
« Reply #19 on: July 16, 2011, 03:43:00 AM »
I thought you had been a bit quiet Al sorry to hear of your rought patch.Good to hear its on the up and up again are you still in Mackay and are you working in Auz now or still the OS work.
Cheers KIM
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