Trad Gang

Main Boards => PowWow => Topic started by: Cavscout9753 on August 04, 2018, 11:32:42 PM

Title: How’s the gang?
Post by: Cavscout9753 on August 04, 2018, 11:32:42 PM: Hey there folks. Been a little while! It’s been a rough go the past year. Long story short, looks like after 17 years I’m going to have to medically retire from the Army. I thought I took my 4 tours in Iraq in stride, but apparently my brain didn’t have as good a time with it. Ah well, sorting out my new normal - some days I win, others I call it a draw. We’ll see how the next few months shake out, but the wheels are in motion at least. Prayers that His will is done are always appreciated. Not a pity party story, just explaining my absence.
I’m loving the new format, Mr. Rob and Mr. Terry, you guys are gilding the lilly for sure here!
I just might make it into the woods this year; probably won’t kill much - but I may make it there. Got a lovely Kodiak Hunter that seems to be quite agreeable. I need to dig through the archives here and see if I can figure out a year for it. Older than me I’m sure, but arguably in better shape, ha! Well, I have some catching up to do on the pages here, but its great to see some familar faces and revel in the class of tradgangers.
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Post by: Wannabe1 on August 05, 2018, 12:18:29 AM: Welcome back and my thoughts and prayers are with you! I can relate. Do get some time in the woods if you can. I have found it to be a great source of relief. I just let my mind drain away! :biglaugh:
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Post by: IndioArcher on August 05, 2018, 12:25:04 AM: Welcome back. Sorry for the rough patch, but it sounds like you have a good perspective on it. Time in the woods with that Kodiak is sure to help.

Best wishes!

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Post by: 2madjacks on August 05, 2018, 06:31:52 AM: Welcome back, thank you for your service to this great land!!
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Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on August 05, 2018, 08:23:28 AM: Welcome back. Thank you for your service and hope you have a very healing season.

My thoughts and prayers are with you as you deal with your new found ailments.
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Post by: ron w on August 05, 2018, 09:52:56 AM: Many thanks for your service :notworthy: I hope you get in the woods, it can provide healing. Take one day at a time.........
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Post by: fujimo on August 05, 2018, 02:00:46 PM: everyone's mileage is different. for me it was a good understanding wife, and time. lots of time!
i didnt think what we did had any real effect on me- it took 20 years to start showing its head.
but alls good. i just had to learn how to categorize it and box it up.

you sound like you have a very positive enthusiastic outlook on life, i'll bet you will get this figured out in no time!
time alone in the bush is a good thing for me too! Which is kinda ironic, as thats where it all started.

good luck brother, and feel free to drop a line if you want to sound off!
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Post by: degabe on August 05, 2018, 02:39:14 PM: Thank you for your service and prayers for a quick recovery. Remember us wardogs never die we just go to hell and regroup.
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Post by: Cavscout9753 on August 05, 2018, 03:41:16 PM: Thank you all for the kind words and encouragement. Its great to see so many of the names of the guys who have taught me so much and whom I admire. You’re all top class. I’m going slow, I have time before fall and an abundance of time on my hands. Right now it just feels good to have some tension on the string.
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Post by: fmscan on August 05, 2018, 03:54:13 PM: Prayers for you. Glad you are back, good people here, keep fighting....
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Post by: Friend on August 05, 2018, 08:04:00 PM: Much sincere appreciation and gratitude for your service.

Welcome back and exploit each area that presents quality of life.
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Post by: M60gunner on August 05, 2018, 08:27:15 PM: Good to see you back. Take life a day at a time. There’s a Vet forum on here, scroll down aways, for helping each other.
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Post by: GCook on August 05, 2018, 09:21:18 PM: Hang in there. You're still needed and appreciated. That bow can be a strong therapeutic tool. Let it focus your mind and spirit.

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Post by: Cmane07 on August 06, 2018, 12:33:12 AM: Welcome back man and as others have said thank you for your service. Prayers going up
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Post by: GLP on August 06, 2018, 10:02:33 AM: I also say Thanks for your service!!! Hopefully archery is therapeutic. It is for me. Greg
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Post by: TealCoin on August 06, 2018, 11:40:40 AM: Welcome back! Thanks for your service, sir!

One day at a time - clear mind, clear vision!
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Post by: Terry Green on August 06, 2018, 02:00:37 PM: Yes sir. Glad to have you back and I would also like to thank you for your service as well. now just get your butt back in the woods this fall!!!
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Post by: Pointer on August 07, 2018, 04:55:47 PM: Welcome back and thanks for your service. Keep the faith and head out into the woods this season...hunt or not..kill or not... the autumn woods can be a wonderful place to heal.
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Post by: two4hooking on August 08, 2018, 08:38:04 AM: Welcome back brother. I miss seeing your posts and wondered where you had been. Sit back and enjoy. :coffee: