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I mentioned on MB’s thread that I had an operation yesterday. So, I’m not feeling any too good physically today. But I AM feeling a lot of gratitude for this site. Thank you Vikesrock, for reminding me of the Viking Update days! I even remember its precursor the Viking Report. I think it was called Tommy Kramer’s Viking Report which morphed into the old Update. I loved those. And Purple Thoughts and now Vikefans. Vikefans has combined all that came before it—up-to-the-minute news, humor, and truly knowledgeable fans who teach me a lot. I love the back and forth on current topics and the effort to do it without bringing politics into it. That’s a tall order in these divided times. 

This site brightens my day. I always look forward to reading the latest from
VikeFans. Thanks for all who post, and a special shout out the the Mods!

Ivar Brogger aka Caactorvike

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Caactorvike wrote:
I mentioned on MB’s thread that I had an operation yesterday. So, I’m not feeling any too good physically today. But I AM feeling a lot of gratitude for this site. Thank you Vikesrock, for reminding me of the Viking Update days! I even remember its precursor the Viking Report. I think it was called Tommy Kramer’s Viking Report which morphed into the old Update. I loved those. And Purple Thoughts and now Vikefans. Vikefans has combined all that came before it—up-to-the-minute news, humor, and truly knowledgeable fans who teach me a lot. I love the back and forth on current topics and the effort to do it without bringing politics into it. That’s a tall order in these divided times. 

This site brightens my day. I always look forward to reading the latest from
VikeFans. Thanks for all who post, and a special shout out the the Mods!

Ivar Brogger aka Caactorvike

Wish u the best Ivar...Healing and successful recovering

I've had a couple major surgeries myself this calendar year, so feel free to pm me. We can commiserate if that'll help out.

Hurry-up Vikings, we ain't getting any younger! 

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#2 · Nov 8, 1:14 PM CT
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Wishing you a quick and full recovery, always great to see you on the board and to have our resident celebrity!

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Get well soon

Hope you're coming off IR and that the Dr has you in your 21 day designated for return window....

#SinOrSwimRocks

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#4 · Nov 8, 1:31 PM CT
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Here's hoping for some quick, thorough recovery...and I'll be watching some of your MANY TV appearances this weekend!

KOC, JJM, Flores...make a good plan, or you'll be following Kwesi....

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Zanary wrote:
Here's hoping for some quick, thorough recovery...and I'll be watching some of your MANY TV appearances this weekend!

I gotta say, I miss your weekly analyses for the games!

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#6 · Nov 8, 3:17 PM CT
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Caactorvike wrote:

I gotta say, I miss your weekly analyses for the games!

Noted.

I'll see if I can rectify that.

They seemed to kinda get ignored after I'd done 'em for a few years, but I'd known you were still reading...I'd have kept it up. Big fan, it's kinda great seeing a fellow Vikings fan on any given show at any given time. That's seriously fun, as a viewer...!

KOC, JJM, Flores...make a good plan, or you'll be following Kwesi....

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#7 · Nov 8, 3:34 PM CT
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Heal up, Ivar!

BOOM

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#8 · Nov 8, 3:41 PM CT
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I hope you get well soon.
I remember Bob Lurtsema's Viking Update in the late 80s. Had to pay extra to get it before the game. I got Anthony Carter's autograph on the cover with his picture on it after we invaded Tampa Bay.

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#9 · Nov 8, 3:57 PM CT
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I wish you all the best in your recovery. Sending positive and healing vibes. Love and light

You're only given a little spark of madness. You mustn't lose it. - Robin Williams _

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Caactorvike wrote:
I mentioned on MB’s thread that I had an operation yesterday. So, I’m not feeling any too good physically today. But I AM feeling a lot of gratitude for this site. Thank you Vikesrock, for reminding me of the Viking Update days! I even remember its precursor the Viking Report. I think it was called Tommy Kramer’s Viking Report which morphed into the old Update. I loved those. And Purple Thoughts and now Vikefans. Vikefans has combined all that came before it—up-to-the-minute news, humor, and truly knowledgeable fans who teach me a lot. I love the back and forth on current topics and the effort to do it without bringing politics into it. That’s a tall order in these divided times. 

This site brightens my day. I always look forward to reading the latest from
VikeFans. Thanks for all who post, and a special shout out the the Mods!

Ivar Brogger aka Caactorvike

Well wishes and stay strong.   Sometimes indulging what you enjoy mentally can alleviate the physical.  I enjoy this site as well when there's no
politics and immature barbs thrown back and forth.  Primarily it's all football which is a good escape.
Stay strong and heal up soon.  SKOL

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Ivar,  I missed this in the other thread,  but here's to a speedy and full recovery!  Prayers and well wishes headed your way.

Why isn't Chuck Foreman in the Hall of Fame?

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#12 · Nov 8, 8:30 PM CT
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Mattyman wrote:

Get well soon

Hope you're coming off IR and that the Dr has you in your  21 day designated for return window....

#SinOrSwimRocks


There's a blast from the past......good to see you, man!

Quick recovery, Ivar! Not sure my wife believes me after all this time when I show her your commercials/shows and that you post on the board ;)
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#13 · Nov 8, 9:54 PM CT
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Oh man, surgery sucks. I hope you’re feeling a little better today and a little better every day after that. Every time I see you in a movie, Ivar, I still say “I know that guy! That guy's a friend of mine!” Always proud to say that. Hoping for a speedy recovery and a return to full health, my friend…not to mention a return to routine and a bit of normalcy for you and your family.

"All those who believe in psychokinesis, raise my hand." —Steven Wright

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#14 · Nov 9, 7:17 AM CT
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Hope your recovery is relatively easy and quick.

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Caactorvike wrote:
I mentioned on MB’s thread that I had an operation yesterday. So, I’m not feeling any too good physically today. But I AM feeling a lot of gratitude for this site. Thank you Vikesrock, for reminding me of the Viking Update days! I even remember its precursor the Viking Report. I think it was called Tommy Kramer’s Viking Report which morphed into the old Update. I loved those. And Purple Thoughts and now Vikefans. Vikefans has combined all that came before it—up-to-the-minute news, humor, and truly knowledgeable fans who teach me a lot. I love the back and forth on current topics and the effort to do it without bringing politics into it. That’s a tall order in these divided times. 

This site brightens my day. I always look forward to reading the latest from
VikeFans. Thanks for all who post, and a special shout out the the Mods!

Ivar Brogger aka Caactorvike

Always good to see you Ivar!  Feel better soon, Jeff

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#16 · Nov 9, 8:39 AM CT
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Speedy recovery from your surgery.

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#17 · Nov 9, 8:40 AM CT
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Hey Ivar, we have missed you! Wishing you a complete recovery and good health going forward.

Please God, just one Lombardi before I die.

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#18 · Nov 10, 1:27 PM CT
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Get better soon my friend...

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#19 · Nov 10, 2:10 PM CT
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StickierBuns wrote:

lol, nice find.

The bad news is that he has a doctor that doesn't appear to know anything about medicine.

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badgervike wrote:

Get better soon my friend...




lol, nice find.
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