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RE: General Vikes Talk - 6/17/2020 2:54:15 PM

Ricky J

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The food quality is at a.better level here and everyone is so friendly. I took off 40 days of beard growth with a cheap blade. That was no easy task.

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Good

I enjoyed the heck out of my stay at The University of Iowa hospitals for back surgery. Obviously my stay was a lot shorter than yours but I had a gas. I was higher than a kite it seemed like the whole time. And I couldn't keep my mouth shut. Friendly must be a prerequisite for working at a university hospital - how they put up with me and stayed great is something. I loved the food, too. Just get on the phone and order anything you wanted at anytime.

- I'm pretty sure at one time I said, "This is great, we ought to do it once a year!"

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RE: General Vikes Talk - 6/17/2020 3:07:55 PM

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https://www.dailynorseman.com/2020/6/16/21292457/dalvin-cook-and-the-market-for-running-backs

Worth reading

I see zero point in extended him for any dollar amount considering he has to play this season.

Upon closer scrutiny of the facts Cook has ZERO leverage and Spielman would be a fool to knuckle under.

For Dalvin Cook, the new CBA makes a holdout counterproductive, so he’ll have to end the threat prior to training camp or lose a credited year, which would make him a restricted free agent next year, rather than an unrestricted one. Being a restricted free agent basically means he’ll be stuck with a $3 million deal unless another team gives the Vikings a 2nd round pick to acquire Cook at a higher price, which isn’t very likely.

Cook would also be subject to $50,000 fines every day of training camp he misses, meaning if he held out for all of training camp he’d owe the Vikings money for the season.

cook could go to training camp and then hold out for the first 10 games though - right?...he accrues a season with only six games played - maybe he'll decide to do that and take less of a chance of injury....

I'm not sure how the new cba reads. You could be right.

Cook could just play the first six games with fresh legs.

Not sure how he would be viewed by GM's around the league though, bailing on your team.

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RE: General Vikes Talk - 6/17/2020 4:54:40 PM

Bruce Johnson

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I did well with stamina testing. I did poorly and (mixed) with mental faculty testing.

I have one more specialist to see. When I do well on a test I am happy, but I am disappointed with others.

I called my agent and he backdated my coverage Nobody has been driving my car and it will be a while before I can. .

Have you alerted them to the fact that you are a Viking fan?
It's imperative to let people know that, when being tested on things like happiness, expectation, disappointment, patience, etc …….

All of us need to have an asterisk accompany our names. *note: long-time Viking fan
Psychiatrists everywhere see that and go .... un-hunhhhh, yeah, thought so ... now it makes sense ......

I wear Vikings shirts, so they all know.

Today I learned that I am suffering from short term memory loss. That's what they are focusing on. Sorry to say I feel so sad.

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RE: General Vikes Talk - 6/17/2020 5:18:25 PM

Bill Jandro

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ORIGINAL: Bruce Johnson

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ORIGINAL: Bruce Johnson

I did well with stamina testing. I did poorly and (mixed) with mental faculty testing.

I have one more specialist to see. When I do well on a test I am happy, but I am disappointed with others.

I called my agent and he backdated my coverage Nobody has been driving my car and it will be a while before I can. .

Have you alerted them to the fact that you are a Viking fan?
It's imperative to let people know that, when being tested on things like happiness, expectation, disappointment, patience, etc …….

All of us need to have an asterisk accompany our names. *note: long-time Viking fan
Psychiatrists everywhere see that and go .... un-hunhhhh, yeah, thought so ... now it makes sense ......

I wear Vikings shirts, so they all know.

Today I learned that I am suffering from short term memory loss. That's what they are focusing on. Sorry to say I feel so sad.

Hang in there Bruce. the worst is behind you.

Don't worry about short term memory loss. I have both short and long term memory loss.
Most days I can't remember what i ate for breakfast.

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RE: General Vikes Talk - 6/17/2020 5:29:27 PM

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ORIGINAL: Bruce Johnson

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ORIGINAL: Bruce Johnson

I did well with stamina testing. I did poorly and (mixed) with mental faculty testing.

I have one more specialist to see. When I do well on a test I am happy, but I am disappointed with others.

I called my agent and he backdated my coverage Nobody has been driving my car and it will be a while before I can. .

Have you alerted them to the fact that you are a Viking fan?
It's imperative to let people know that, when being tested on things like happiness, expectation, disappointment, patience, etc …….

All of us need to have an asterisk accompany our names. *note: long-time Viking fan
Psychiatrists everywhere see that and go .... un-hunhhhh, yeah, thought so ... now it makes sense ......

I wear Vikings shirts, so they all know.

Today I learned that I am suffering from short term memory loss. That's what they are focusing on. Sorry to say I feel so sad.

Hang in there Bruce. the worst is behind you.

Don't worry about short term memory loss. I have both short and long term memory loss.
Most days I can't remember what i ate for breakfast.

Hell I’ve been trying to forget four Super Bowls for years.

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RE: General Vikes Talk - 6/17/2020 6:07:41 PM

Bruce Johnson

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They tell me it's common for those who were in the tube so long. They tell me they are happy with my physical condition outside of a shoulder issue that will heal in time. I need healing time for my brain, too.

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RE: General Vikes Talk - 6/17/2020 8:02:13 PM

Bruce Johnson

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I took a nap and feel better. I'm not going to let some shrunk define me. I know I have more healing to do.

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RE: General Vikes Talk - 6/17/2020 9:04:59 PM

Bruce Johnson

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For those who would like a reminder how good Cook can be.

https://youtu.be/3v3fQiiY2LA

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RE: General Vikes Talk - 6/18/2020 5:59:44 AM

Bruce Johnson

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I found this, too.

https://www.profootballnetwork.com/3-reasons-travis-etienne-comparison-dalvin-cook/

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RE: General Vikes Talk - 6/18/2020 7:45:54 AM

Phil Riewer

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They tell me it's common for those who were in the tube so long. They tell me they are happy with my physical condition outside of a shoulder issue that will heal in time. I need healing time for my brain, too.

You will be back to normal if not better than ever soon Bruce. Stay Positive about things outside of Vikingland too!!!!

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RE: General Vikes Talk - 6/18/2020 7:56:03 AM

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ORIGINAL: Bill Jandro

https://www.dailynorseman.com/2020/6/16/21292457/dalvin-cook-and-the-market-for-running-backs

Worth reading

I see zero point in extended him for any dollar amount considering he has to play this season.

Upon closer scrutiny of the facts Cook has ZERO leverage and Spielman would be a fool to knuckle under.

For Dalvin Cook, the new CBA makes a holdout counterproductive, so he’ll have to end the threat prior to training camp or lose a credited year, which would make him a restricted free agent next year, rather than an unrestricted one. Being a restricted free agent basically means he’ll be stuck with a $3 million deal unless another team gives the Vikings a 2nd round pick to acquire Cook at a higher price, which isn’t very likely.

Cook would also be subject to $50,000 fines every day of training camp he misses, meaning if he held out for all of training camp he’d owe the Vikings money for the season.

cook could go to training camp and then hold out for the first 10 games though - right?...he accrues a season with only six games played - maybe he'll decide to do that and take less of a chance of injury....

That's one way he can try to avoid the injury bug.

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RE: General Vikes Talk - 6/18/2020 9:08:02 AM

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Purple for the win Podcast recently ran a bit about Jake Browning.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=avShxb69AP4

IF he has regained arm strength like Kubiak claims, he would be the obvious choice for Vikings backup QB and a potential starter down the road.

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RE: General Vikes Talk - 6/18/2020 9:12:32 AM

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ORIGINAL: Bill Jandro

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ORIGINAL: Bruce Johnson

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ORIGINAL: SoMnFan

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ORIGINAL: Bruce Johnson

I did well with stamina testing. I did poorly and (mixed) with mental faculty testing.

I have one more specialist to see. When I do well on a test I am happy, but I am disappointed with others.

I called my agent and he backdated my coverage Nobody has been driving my car and it will be a while before I can. .

Have you alerted them to the fact that you are a Viking fan?
It's imperative to let people know that, when being tested on things like happiness, expectation, disappointment, patience, etc …….

All of us need to have an asterisk accompany our names. *note: long-time Viking fan
Psychiatrists everywhere see that and go .... un-hunhhhh, yeah, thought so ... now it makes sense ......

I wear Vikings shirts, so they all know.

Today I learned that I am suffering from short term memory loss. That's what they are focusing on. Sorry to say I feel so sad.

Hang in there Bruce. the worst is behind you.

Don't worry about short term memory loss. I have both short and long term memory loss.
Most days I can't remember what i ate for breakfast.

I stopped eating breakfast, elimanated that problem!!

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RE: General Vikes Talk - 6/18/2020 9:35:52 AM

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ORIGINAL: Bill Jandro

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ORIGINAL: Bruce Johnson

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ORIGINAL: SoMnFan

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ORIGINAL: Bruce Johnson

I did well with stamina testing. I did poorly and (mixed) with mental faculty testing.

I have one more specialist to see. When I do well on a test I am happy, but I am disappointed with others.

I called my agent and he backdated my coverage Nobody has been driving my car and it will be a while before I can. .

Have you alerted them to the fact that you are a Viking fan?
It's imperative to let people know that, when being tested on things like happiness, expectation, disappointment, patience, etc …….

All of us need to have an asterisk accompany our names. *note: long-time Viking fan
Psychiatrists everywhere see that and go .... un-hunhhhh, yeah, thought so ... now it makes sense ......

I wear Vikings shirts, so they all know.

Today I learned that I am suffering from short term memory loss. That's what they are focusing on. Sorry to say I feel so sad.

Hang in there Bruce. the worst is behind you.

Don't worry about short term memory loss. I have both short and long term memory loss.
Most days I can't remember what i ate for breakfast.

I stopped eating breakfast, elimanated that problem!!

My short term is whacked but I've got the breakfast thing totally memorized - 24oz of water then PBJ on toast with coffee, for years now.

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RE: General Vikes Talk - 6/18/2020 9:45:37 AM

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ORIGINAL: Ricky J

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ORIGINAL: Bill Jandro

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ORIGINAL: Bruce Johnson

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ORIGINAL: SoMnFan

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ORIGINAL: Bruce Johnson

I did well with stamina testing. I did poorly and (mixed) with mental faculty testing.

I have one more specialist to see. When I do well on a test I am happy, but I am disappointed with others.

I called my agent and he backdated my coverage Nobody has been driving my car and it will be a while before I can. .

Have you alerted them to the fact that you are a Viking fan?
It's imperative to let people know that, when being tested on things like happiness, expectation, disappointment, patience, etc …….

All of us need to have an asterisk accompany our names. *note: long-time Viking fan
Psychiatrists everywhere see that and go .... un-hunhhhh, yeah, thought so ... now it makes sense ......

I wear Vikings shirts, so they all know.

Today I learned that I am suffering from short term memory loss. That's what they are focusing on. Sorry to say I feel so sad.

Hang in there Bruce. the worst is behind you.

Don't worry about short term memory loss. I have both short and long term memory loss.
Most days I can't remember what i ate for breakfast.

I stopped eating breakfast, elimanated that problem!!

My short term is whacked but I've got the breakfast thing totally memorized - 24oz of water then PBJ on toast with coffee, for years now.

I don't have short or long term memory issues. I'm just dumb as ass.

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RE: General Vikes Talk - 6/18/2020 9:50:45 AM

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ORIGINAL: TJSweens

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ORIGINAL: Ricky J

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ORIGINAL: GopherFan34

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ORIGINAL: Bill Jandro

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ORIGINAL: Bruce Johnson

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ORIGINAL: SoMnFan

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ORIGINAL: Bruce Johnson

I did well with stamina testing. I did poorly and (mixed) with mental faculty testing.

I have one more specialist to see. When I do well on a test I am happy, but I am disappointed with others.

I called my agent and he backdated my coverage Nobody has been driving my car and it will be a while before I can. .

Have you alerted them to the fact that you are a Viking fan?
It's imperative to let people know that, when being tested on things like happiness, expectation, disappointment, patience, etc …….

All of us need to have an asterisk accompany our names. *note: long-time Viking fan
Psychiatrists everywhere see that and go .... un-hunhhhh, yeah, thought so ... now it makes sense ......

I wear Vikings shirts, so they all know.

Today I learned that I am suffering from short term memory loss. That's what they are focusing on. Sorry to say I feel so sad.

Hang in there Bruce. the worst is behind you.

Don't worry about short term memory loss. I have both short and long term memory loss.
Most days I can't remember what i ate for breakfast.

I stopped eating breakfast, elimanated that problem!!

My short term is whacked but I've got the breakfast thing totally memorized - 24oz of water then PBJ on toast with coffee, for years now.

I don't have short or long term memory issues. I'm just dumb as ass.

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So let it be done."

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RE: General Vikes Talk - 6/18/2020 12:59:29 PM

Bruce Johnson

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I was approved just now for no walker requirements. They are happy with where I am physic
ally. I might even go home tomorrow.

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RE: General Vikes Talk - 6/18/2020 1:18:08 PM

David Levine

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Outstanding Bruce!

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RE: General Vikes Talk - 6/18/2020 1:21:40 PM

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We're all pulling for you Bruce. One day at a time. Don't get discouraged if your recovery has ups and downs because that's completely normal.

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RE: General Vikes Talk - 6/18/2020 1:23:55 PM

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The news just keeps getting better Bruce.

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RE: General Vikes Talk - 6/18/2020 1:54:00 PM

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I was approved just now for no walker requirements. They are happy with where I am physic
ally. I might even go home tomorrow.

When I had cancer, I had some horrible days to. That was 10 yrs ago, hang in there buddy, better days are ahead.

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RE: General Vikes Talk - 6/18/2020 2:08:28 PM

Bruce Johnson

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Reunion with my family comes tomorrow. It's confirmed.

Edit I meant Saturday. I thought today was Friday for a time.

< Message edited by Bruce Johnson -- 6/18/2020 2:40:31 PM >

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RE: General Vikes Talk - 6/18/2020 2:56:06 PM

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Reunion with my family comes tomorrow. It's confirmed.

Edit I meant Saturday. I thought today was Friday for a time.

Today's not Friday? Uh-oh.......

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RE: General Vikes Talk - 6/18/2020 4:41:01 PM

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Reunion with my family comes tomorrow. It's confirmed.

Edit I meant Saturday. I thought today was Friday for a time.

Today's not Friday? Uh-oh.......

Yeah. Short term memory. That's what I mean. It sure will be a big day for my family.

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RE: General Vikes Talk - 6/18/2020 5:48:06 PM

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ORIGINAL: Bruce Johnson

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ORIGINAL: bohumm

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ORIGINAL: Bruce Johnson

Reunion with my family comes tomorrow. It's confirmed.

Edit I meant Saturday. I thought today was Friday for a time.

Today's not Friday? Uh-oh.......

Yeah. Short term memory. That's what I mean. It sure will be a big day for my family.

For you, too, Bruce! It's good that things are starting to get better for you. Take it easy and try not to rush getting back to "normal". One day at a time, my friend.

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