Al Kidner returns to Trad Gang...

Al Kidner · July 16, 2011, 04:09:00 AM

Cheers for all the kind words and the warm welcome back lads...

I gave up working working in Afghan/Iraq about 12 months ago Kim. After 3 years of an adventurous and somewhat risky life on those nasty roads, I had to call it quits. Sleep now comes easier... but I still miss it....

I am now working for an explosive company out west as a shotfirer and enjoying my new career in mining.

All things happen for a reason I once was told... this I know is true.

ak.

Margly · July 16, 2011, 04:15:00 AM

Welcome back

straitera · July 16, 2011, 05:00:00 AM

Glad to have you back Al. Always appreciate your great stories & timely comments. Good also your ducks are in a new row.

piggy · July 16, 2011, 05:38:00 AM

Hi Mate, Glad to see you around again, looking forward to seeing some of your photography again.

Cheers Mate

Paul

ozzyshane · July 16, 2011, 06:36:00 AM

Al glad your are back on track THnaks Shane

Tater · July 16, 2011, 07:06:00 AM

Welcome back Al, I always enjoyed your contributions.

Life can be a rocky road glad your back with us.!

GO Rogers · July 16, 2011, 07:13:00 AM

To improve is to change; to be perfect is to change often. Welcome back........♠

Doc Nock · July 16, 2011, 07:17:00 AM

Sounds like things improved in varied areas!

Time in the "desert" can give a body time to stop, look, listen to a higher power.

Thanks for sharing a spot of your trials...it's encouragement to many who may have major life changes in the works.

Welcome home! Looking for more great stories!

dnovo · July 16, 2011, 07:52:00 AM

Welcome back Al! My life did the same in '97. Takes a little while to get back on track, but then you realize how much better things are. Looking forward to reading some more adventures from you.

Bill Carlsen · July 16, 2011, 08:41:00 AM

Been there...done that. However, you are back and apparently in good shape. Look forward to your adventures. Is the new gal an outdoors type? My wife, Laura, is not my first and she loves to bowhunt, scout, be in the woods, etc. Life if better than I had ever expected it to be. Funny how another can add so much.

Bonebuster · July 16, 2011, 08:42:00 AM

Welcome back Al.

sou-pawbowhunter · July 16, 2011, 08:51:00 AM

Al, It's good to hear from you again. Sorry to hear of your troubles, but happy that things are looking up.

Guru · July 16, 2011, 08:55:00 AM

Hey bud, great to see things have turned around for you.

I could tell for a while by your facebook that things in your life were headed in a different direction....then you sorta dissappeared....

I'm happy for you my friend

Moooseran · July 16, 2011, 08:59:00 AM

Hi Al, Glad you survived the orderal. Been there, done that...Time heals all.

frassettor · July 16, 2011, 09:36:00 AM

Welcome back AL! Always enjoyed reading your adventures... The coffees on my friend

JohnnyWayne · July 16, 2011, 09:48:00 AM

Welcome back bud, looking forward to gettin to know yah

Elkchaser · July 16, 2011, 10:11:00 AM

Welcome back Al. Glad to hear things are going better down under.

Clinglish · July 16, 2011, 10:40:00 AM

Awesome to see you getting about again Al, Im not ashamed to say that I have always been a fan of your story's and your views on things. If you are working out wwst is it as far west as I am in WA. If your out this way It would be great to catch up . Take it easy
Clint

Steve Clandinin · July 16, 2011, 10:51:00 AM

Geez its great to have you back,missed ya my friend.Life sure has a lot of curves a fella has to duck along the way!

PaddyMac · July 16, 2011, 11:11:00 AM

A lesson for all of us.

Welcome back!