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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

#1 · Nov 8, 2:11 PM
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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! 

#2 · Nov 8, 2:14 PM
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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!

#3 · Nov 8, 2:29 PM
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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, 2:31 PM
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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....

#5 · Nov 8, 2:45 PM
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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!

#6 · Nov 8, 4:17 PM
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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....

#7 · Nov 8, 4:34 PM
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Heal up, Ivar!

BOOM

#8 · Nov 8, 4:41 PM
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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, 4:57 PM
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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

#10 · Nov 8, 6:31 PM
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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

#11 · Nov 8, 6:47 PM
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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?

#12 · Nov 8, 9:30 PM
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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.

#13 · Nov 9, 8:17 AM
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Hope your recovery is relatively easy and quick.

#14 · Nov 9, 8:49 AM
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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

#15 · Nov 9, 9:39 AM
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Speedy recovery from your surgery.

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

#17 · Nov 10, 2:27 PM
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Get better soon my friend...

#18 · Nov 10, 3:10 PM
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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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