Ponder Surprise and Adrian Peterson Auto Treat

MASNAR · 10-08-2011, 11:26 AM

Hey there!

I was at FanHQ in Ridgedale Mall here in Minnesota dropping off a helmet to be signed by Kyle Rudolph (he signs Tuesday). I am roaming the store while my gal shops a few stores in the mall.... guess who casually strolls in with his GF and family?.... Christian Ponder! no posse or anything.. Just Mom/Dad GF and I think her mom. They were trying on goofy vikes gear. hehe

My Fiancee Jessie and I got to chit chat with him for about 10 minutes alone while his family shopped for some gear for the game on Sunday vs. Arizona.

I must admit this kid is a class act. Very humble and was pleasant to visit with. He was nice enough to sign this throwback vikes mini helmet for us! WOOT!

I also attached to this thread an art piece that Adrian Peterson signed for us a while back. The painting is called "Roadkill" for obvious reasons. I currently own the original from Robert Blehert Robert Blehert Seattle artist and Impressionist Oil Paintings as well as the artist proof that Adrian signed.

Enjoy!

yankeesfan24 · 10-08-2011, 11:39 AM

very cool! love that AP and the Ponder story is neat

SpastikMooss · 10-08-2011, 11:44 AM

Whoa, cool story! Sounds like a very cool guy!

oldgoldy97 · 10-08-2011, 11:46 AM

Where is Rudolph signing at? Cool story, too. Ponder and Rudolph seemed like down to earth dudes when they were handing out preseason tickets at the state fair in September.

MASNAR · 10-08-2011, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by oldgoldy97

Where is Rudolph signing at? Cool story, too. Ponder and Rudolph seemed like down to earth dudes when they were handing out preseason tickets at the state fair in September.

Rudolph is signing here (FANHQ FanHQStore.com) next Tuesday the 11th.

He was pretty down to earth... granted his MOM and GF were there! Best behavior!

oldgoldy97 · 10-08-2011, 11:56 AM

I didn't know that place was there. I see Favre's biggest backer is signing there later. $60 for his sig on a ball wouldn't be all that bad.

MASNAR · 10-08-2011, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by oldgoldy97

I didn't know that place was there. I see Favre's biggest backer is signing there later. $60 for his sig on a ball wouldn't be all that bad.

Yep! I suggest getting on the mailing list. Shaun (owner) works his butt off to keep a steady stream of appearances. Legit operation all around.

achilles01987 · 10-08-2011, 12:19 PM

Again, beauty of a painting. Glad to see you got it auto'd!

MASNAR · 10-08-2011, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by achilles01987

Again, beauty of a painting. Glad to see you got it auto'd!

Thanks dude! I know where you can get a print if you ever want one.

This artist recently painted a piece of Bert Blyleven. The Twins gave a poster to everyone at Target Field the day of Blyleven's induction.

slugger82685 · 10-08-2011, 01:32 PM

ponder is a great guy, not one of those guys with a huge ego...i sat next to him at graduation and talked with him a bit

cdizz · 10-08-2011, 01:34 PM

Great story thanks for sharing! Its nice to hear that there are some good down to earth guys out there.

MASNAR · 10-08-2011, 08:41 PM

I should have asked him when Ponder/Rudolph were going to get off their butts and sign my damn Inception dual auto ha!

dthimesch · 10-08-2011, 11:38 PM

Very awesome. And sweet looking auto'd items

deltapi1049 · 10-09-2011, 08:43 AM

Awesome, that is pretty cool! Fan HQ is a pretty sweet store, I always stop by when I am home.

achilles01987 · 10-09-2011, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by MASNAR

Thanks dude! I know where you can get a print if you ever want one.

This artist recently painted a piece of Bert Blyleven. The Twins gave a poster to everyone at Target Field the day of Blyleven's induction.

PM me please on where, thanks!

MASNAR · 10-09-2011, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by achilles01987

PM me please on where, thanks!

PM SENT! Oh and the size of the original painting as well as this canvas print is 18x24 inches.

MASNAR · 10-09-2011, 11:50 AM

Here is an OK photo of the Blyleven original painting. The name of the piece is "The Dutch Master".

VikingsAllDay · 10-09-2011, 04:23 PM

awsome ponder!!! GO VIKES!!

10-08-2011, 11:26 AM	#1
MASNAR Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,136	Ponder Surprise and Adrian Peterson Auto Treat Hey there! I was at FanHQ in Ridgedale Mall here in Minnesota dropping off a helmet to be signed by Kyle Rudolph (he signs Tuesday). I am roaming the store while my gal shops a few stores in the mall.... guess who casually strolls in with his GF and family?.... Christian Ponder! no posse or anything.. Just Mom/Dad GF and I think her mom. They were trying on goofy vikes gear. hehe My Fiancee Jessie and I got to chit chat with him for about 10 minutes alone while his family shopped for some gear for the game on Sunday vs. Arizona. I must admit this kid is a class act. Very humble and was pleasant to visit with. He was nice enough to sign this throwback vikes mini helmet for us! WOOT! I also attached to this thread an art piece that Adrian Peterson signed for us a while back. The painting is called "Roadkill" for obvious reasons. I currently own the original from Robert Blehert Robert Blehert Seattle artist and Impressionist Oil Paintings as well as the artist proof that Adrian signed. Enjoy! Attached Thumbnails

10-08-2011, 11:39 AM	#2
yankeesfan24 Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: NYC Posts: 19,031 tommy2221race yankeesfan24	very cool! love that AP and the Ponder story is neat __________________ Always looking for high-end Spencer Dinwiddie, Arsenal, and Mike Muscala

10-08-2011, 11:44 AM	#3
SpastikMooss Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Everywhere you look (Shoo-bit-a-ba-ba-bow) Posts: 18,752 SpastikMooss	Whoa, cool story! Sounds like a very cool guy! __________________ Seneca Wallace is a better QB than your favorite QB

10-08-2011, 12:19 PM	#8
achilles01987 Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 4,405	Again, beauty of a painting. Glad to see you got it auto'd! __________________ COLLECTING HIGH END MINNESOTA VIKINGS CARDS AND MEMORABILIA!!! SKOL 😈😈

10-08-2011, 11:38 PM	#13
dthimesch Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 32,799	Very awesome. And sweet looking auto'd items __________________ @dt_sportscards YouTube

10-08-2011, 11:46 AM	#4
oldgoldy97 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 52,495	Where is Rudolph signing at? Cool story, too. Ponder and Rudolph seemed like down to earth dudes when they were handing out preseason tickets at the state fair in September.

10-08-2011, 11:56 AM	#6
oldgoldy97 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 52,495	I didn't know that place was there. I see Favre's biggest backer is signing there later. $60 for his sig on a ball wouldn't be all that bad.

10-08-2011, 01:32 PM	#10
slugger82685 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Valencia, CA Posts: 5,452 happyjubjub slugger82685	ponder is a great guy, not one of those guys with a huge ego...i sat next to him at graduation and talked with him a bit

10-08-2011, 01:34 PM	#11
cdizz Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Rock Ridge-The sheriff is near!! Posts: 1,718 boondockcards3000	Great story thanks for sharing! Its nice to hear that there are some good down to earth guys out there.

10-08-2011, 08:41 PM	#12
MASNAR Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,136	I should have asked him when Ponder/Rudolph were going to get off their butts and sign my damn Inception dual auto ha!

10-09-2011, 08:43 AM	#14
deltapi1049 Banned Join Date: May 2008 Location: Minnesota Posts: 4,801 deltapi1049	Awesome, that is pretty cool! Fan HQ is a pretty sweet store, I always stop by when I am home.

10-09-2011, 11:50 AM	#17
MASNAR Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,136	Here is an OK photo of the Blyleven original painting. The name of the piece is "The Dutch Master". Attached Thumbnails

10-09-2011, 04:23 PM	#18
VikingsAllDay Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 7,793 skolvikingsallday	awsome ponder!!! GO VIKES!! __________________ Kyle Rudolph Collector http://s1257.photobucket.com/user/vikingsallday/library/cards%20FT?sort=3&page=1