I thought about the theme. Is there anything else it could be?

Read it, don’t read it, I don’t care…just needed to get some things off my chest.

In no particular order of chronology or importance…

On the clock as I am not writing off my whole afternoon to blogging… and I am a little giddy for GOT tonight.  Ok.  A LOT giddy.  No, not an airplane cast.  Sunday afternoon cast.  Semi-speed version.  Let’s turn and burn.

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1. Greetings and salutations, people.  Thanks for coming aboard (the boat).  Let’s move.
2. I cry when dogs die in movies, during Field of Dreams, watching the end of the UK-Duke game, and during the 30 for 30 about the 1989 Pistons. On right now.  
3. I loved that team so much. I am team in football.    I am player in the NBA.  And I was the biggest Zeke fan you have ever known outside of Chicago.   
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5. Seriously, greatest game ever of any sport.
6. There will be NO prizes today, people.   For you people who are here just for the prizes, get lost.
7. Leave.
8. JJ.  Long time reader.  You look good.  Ask me why JJ leads all Sunday blogs, and well, we might have to go have a couple beers somewhere else.  He is cooler than you and I have ever strived to be.  Deal with it.  No picture of him today.  Just an awesome post by him on that thing Facebook I have heard about.  
9. I just want blog readers who like sports.
10. I just want blog readers and Twitter followers. 
11. I actually just want Twitter followers.
12. But, I will say this might be a special blog. Just…FEELING it.
13. I think that I am as curious how Silicon Valley ends up as much as I am about Game of Thrones.  
14. My brother and I aren’t extremely close unfortunately, but I think I would take him on my wing if I had to fight. https://twitter.com/matt_filler
15. Bob, I plan on commenting on the top 20 tennis players later listed by ESPN this week a little later in the blog.
16. I am not going to fully break down the NBA draft. Brogdon got drafted late, the Kings are idiots, no big trades happened, and international players are BACK.  
17. Damn, I almost shedded a tear when watching this 30 for 30 when Mahorn got drafted by an expansion team.  
18. This is a weird blog, people. Every single year since 1997 on this day I have been at Red Rocks for Panic on Sunday.  I am not.  Why?  Not sure.  I did forget to buy tickets when they went on sale and they do sell out in 1 minute for all three days.  They do run over $100 for each night.  But, my guy Rob was there Friday, Derek is there all three days, and Lindsey’s friend, John, is there today.  Combo of A) not buying tickets B) sounds laborious to go up there or maybe I am getting old C) I don’t have a crew and didn’t feel like going up the hill solo.  
19. John C.  Not too cool.  Just saying, bro.  
20. I went to The Church Friday.  Breathe Carolina played, but didn’t even go on until 1230am.  But, I still love The Church.  Can’t tell you why, but I do.  
21. I had NOT idea that band did this.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2S3RvIHwGs
22. I know 5 of the top ten NHL draft picks pretty well. But, you don’t need to.  Just know this.  Auston Matthews WILL be a stud.  Not predicting a superstar, but predicting a solid career.
23. Yes, Auston is spelled with an “o.”
24. Bastien’s Restaurant is a cool place on Colfax and good enough for a date actually. But, I will say this.  The sugar steak IS their signature, and isn’t as sweet as it sounds, but pick something else.  The menu and ambience are amazing.  
25. Showing the bar as notice the low bar seats and note that burgers are NOT served in the fine dining room.
26. There is a burger battle on August 4^th in Denver, I should be there, but $70 is way too much for burger samples. Here you go.  CO best burgers.  Justice Snow Aspen.    Humboldt Uptown.  2.  Cherry Cricket. 3.  Highland Tap. 4.  Park and Co. 5.  Done…and done.  
27. Aspen.  Heaven.  Been there…way too much.  
28. I enjoyed the Westword Music Festival a couple years ago, but not impressed with the lineup this year. MUCH weaker.  
29. I would have actually gone to the water thing at Confluence Park before that Westword thing in a heartbeat.    But camping was better.  
30. I love water. So much.  I could destroy anyone in water who could beat me up on land.  I live and breathe water.  I am a Denver Aquaman, even though no one is sure how commanding water animals has any effect on land problems.  
31. I was at my favorite bar ever this weekend. Goosetown Tavern.  I miss it being small and more divey, but the spirit is still there.  Lindsey has no interest in going back there again.  I spent most of 1999 and 2000 there.  
32. I forgot to tell you. I might have played like an average person 3 of the last 5 times in billards over the last month.  But, I played Wednesday against the “guy” from the dive bar I was at, and I destroyed him.  Made him play bank 8 the last game just to show him who was boss.  Those three games were so fast we could have been on TV.  On my game.  Usually dirty at pool as most of you know.  
33. I think we got rid of the freeloaders, but if you still are reading, there WILL be a couple prizes.  Tough ones since word is spreading through FWI what I am doing, but there will be prizes.
34. Rudy is the only person I will just give a burrito to. Rudy, I now owe you two Monks.   
35. If you don’t know who Rudy is, then maybe you should spend 1 minute of your life from now on reading my blog daily. Not hard.
36. I have looked through past blogs and tallied that I have offered Ralph 7 burritos and $110. You are done, Ralph, on prizes.  I might just buy the other part of Omaha another Monk every week.  Ralph.  I have offered so many prizes, he gets a championship for Cleveland, but has never one single word about my blog.  Moving on.  
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38. I realized a week ago that I mentioned the 7-0 match with Argentina and Mexico. That is incorrect.  It was Chile.    I work 65 hours a week.  Sorry.  Imagine if I woke up everyday just looking at sports.  Imagine.
39. I would be on the Bill Simmons timeline.
40. Actually, I am more abrasive.  Like Jim Rome.  
41. Pretty funny 18 questions your girl should read about you.  I don’t have the link.  Just go to the first page on the other side of the fashion part.  Here is a hint.  
42. Pretty awesome article in Men’s Health about Ryan Reynolds. No mention of the greatest movie ever of course.    People, I dare you to watch Waiting and go out to eat that night.  I bartended for 14 years.  I can say whatever.  But you NEED to see Waiting at some point in your life.  I am sorry you haven’t thus far, and sorry.  Man, I was an awesome bartender.  
43. Lindsey and I are firmly in opinion that A) we will not have kids B) we will travel as much as possible C) we love our cat whether I am a dog guy or not D) we are just waiting for a house near downtown Denver so we can get a dog.
44. Do you BELIEVE Zeke was NOT on the 1992 Dream Team? Still can’t.  
45. Steve Smith was freaking on that team.  Geez.  
46. I think Zeke and I are very, very similar, but one of us is simply one of the top 5 PG’s of all time.  We are both jackasses though.
47. I was Tom Chambers on the court…or so I like to think.  
48. Full Circle. I went to grade school and changed my life when I got OUT of glasses, and now am ASKED to wear my glasses by my wife because I look “good and smarter.”  (NOT showing old glasses picture of me)
49. Cheba Hut on Colfax has a BAR? If you are looking for me ever when I am in town in the next 10 weeks, include Cheeba Hut along with Satellite Bar on likely places to find me.
50. I love beaches the most. But, us people in Colorado are pretty spoiled too.  I am going to be a pro photographer.  
51. People have drinks and throw flashlights in fires.  Other Lindsey.   
52. It wasn’t bright enough apparently.  
53. He is not on FB, but got a couple profile pics for Drew.  
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56. Kind of hard not to want to go outdoors with my girl.  
57. This guy is going on a bike ride like Forrest Gump did on a run.  So cool.  Might see him in two months.  Might see him in a year.  
58. I gave my woman full license on the TV and she still picked Shark Week stuff.  is your girl that cool?
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60. For the 1000th time, I have no problem in dying by swimming too far and getting whacked by a shark.
61. Crew.  
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63. My girls… 
64. Lindsey made fun of me when I took this brilliant picture.  Brilliant.  
65. I built a freaking tent.  Anyone who questions my manhood, know that an Axe when I was ten years old is STILL my best gift of ALL TIME.  I chopped wood because Rocky did it.
66. I grew the state’s largest pumpkin while I was at it at the same age.  What a time.  Dog.  Bike paths.  Making traps for people who never came on our property.  But, it was at that time when my dog, Pepsi, saved my life.  Moment changer.  My mom was rock star that day and I think still doesn’t know what totally happened.  It was crazy.  Dog saving human stuff.
67. Hunger Games?  Girl on fire?  Come on.
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69. 30 For 30 ending. The two years the Pistons won the championship changed the entire game and I firmly believe MJ would NOT have been MJ and the best IF he hadn’t gone through the Bad Boys.
70. Age is just a freaking number.  I heard someone under 30 complaining about something.  Ridiculous.  You know what?  Watch my brother again, who is 48.  Suck it up.  https://www.facebook.com/matt.filler.33
71. My knee hurts and right shoulder hurt every single day when I work out. I get through it.  Suck it up.
72. Going to Steamboat Springs Friday. No reason.  Lindsey and I just made a spontaneous decision.  After next weekend, Telluride is the ONLY mountain town I have not been to that I want to go to.  Then, I can just start going to Aspen every weekend and not feel guilty.  
73. If you have not been to Aspen, you SHOULD believe the hype.
74. I just put on Independence Day to get pumped up for the sequel.  
75. Not being sarcastic. Any other guy cry when they watch Fever Pitch???    Drew Barrymore sucks of course, but Boston fans are the most abrasive, respecting sports fans ever.  I grew up in Philly, so every other sports fan base rocks in comparison.  
76. Pretty sure we ALL hate Drew Barrymore on SOME level.  Don’t read this if you don’t.  Actually, also don’t read this if you like the Eagles or the song Don’t Stop Believin.  Hate both.  Deal with it.  Write your own blog.
77. I seriously might have shed a tear when she runs across the field.  
78. I love my Steelers a lot and maybe that much.
79. I have been to Fenway.   My ultimate compliment.  If I say something is “dirty” there is not better thing at that hour.
80. I went off-roading this weekend, set up a tent, and camped.
81. Yes, US Soccer, 1-0 IS better of a loss against a quality opponent than the Argentina match. I am still getting over that, so jokes make it easier.
82. I hope the Mets have a minor league team in Maui.  
83. I hope that guy finds the Manziel pot receipt, reads this, and sends it to me.
84. I hope that I also go through a time warp and maybe will be 38 like Rampage Jackson right now.  Nice win.
85. I think Will Smith was at his absolute best when he punches the alien and drags him through the desert.  
86. Pau Gasol is not putting basketball over Zika. He saw that Harrison Barnes made our US team, is looking for a contract, and is very, very smart.
87. Harrison Barnes is on the US team.
88. Harrison Barnes is on the US team.
89. I am not copying and pasting this.
90. Harrison Barnes is on the US team.
91. I think I am still pissed that he was preseason All American as a freshman in college.
92. Seriously, he is the fourth best player on his own team and on our national team.  
93. You should have gone to Beast and Bottle already of course unless you are a food idiot, but NOW I have less leverage. THIS guy, Andrew, is flying into NYC and biking to an unknown place at an unknown time and may come back in November.  DO it up, Drew (already posted pic)
94. I went camping with a baby.  There was a baby where I went camping.  I am as serious as saying that Harrison Barnes is on our Rio team.
95. I would like to start a business called “I will watch your kid for a weekend IF you have a dog.” Lindsey has the kid, I have the dog.
96. Fun as camping was, I have never split a $90 grocery store tab for one night of camping. Although, the brat and breakfast burrito were good.  Let’s rough it people.  Lunchables don’t need a grill and last at least 36 hours from what I have tested on work trips.  
97. I am officially depressed that UVA is not in the CWS.
98. I can’t believe how one sided the EURO bracket is.
99. Now that the Wiz are saying they feel they are out of the mix, if the Spurs or Warriors get KD, I will not be happy. I like a balancing of power.
100. I haven’t done it yet personally, but I hear we should Google “watt fallon eggs.”
101. I think Jeff Goldblum MAKES Independence Day.  
102. Chaos, people.  Chaos.  Pour some water on your hand
103. I have officially offroaded now.
104. I love my car more than you love 90% of the things in your life. For no reason, I might call her “Daphne,” but not sure yet.  Sounds very watery though.  Eleanor was my last ride, but this chick is incredible.  Still talking about a car.
105. We had three air mattresses, and no air pump. And, I spent an hour blowing it up, and apparently there is a hole in ours.
106. Plan on hearing “diff loc” a LOT more in my verbiage moving forward. THIS guy is Lindsey’s brother, went to get my car in Ohio for me, and we can talk manana about whatever you want.
107. Old joke.   Inside sort of.
108. I heard a song by the Fluzies that I LOVED. Don’t know the name of it.
109. One hour until Shark Week if you care…
110. I know I am older, but I hung out with a guy last night who said Metallica is “classic rock.”  
111. I have glanced at the set lists for the WSP weekend. I am FAR from depressed from missing yesterday.  Friday might have been a mistake for not going.  The first set called to me, and 3 of the last 4 songs were all in my top 20.
112. I don’t love or hate Irsay from the Colts. I just wish I had $137k under my mattress to buy Prince guitars.
113. I seriously, seriously think Bon Jovi should release the Direct TV song as a hit on radio.  
114. If for some reason you are weird and don’t like GOT, Clayton Kershaw is pitching tonight. That is the OTHER type of beauty.
115. ESPN just released its “most rewatchable movies of all time” again.   Princess Bride and Top Gun and THEN Star wars are at the top.  
116. I like Murray and Williams at Wimbledon. I like the crowd for a competitive Murray and the speed of the track to favor Serena in probably her last Grand Slam.
117. The Tom Brady court decision is coming soon, and I only care because of A) NFL gambling and B) Matt Damon, him, and JT are my big three on the board for man crushes. Sorry, Baxter.  #2.  
118. Yes, bossman, Steve, my brain just keeps working…and working…and turning…no end.
119. I am like the dumb Good Will Hunting.  
120. I honestly thought the Reds retired Rose’s number years ago. By the way, I don’t care if he bet on sports.  Did you watch him play?  He was balls to the wall.  Pete Rose is the shit.  Deal with it.  
121. Pat Summitt’s life’s story is taking a turn I am pretty sure NONE of us wanted to see. Hope there is not a Paterno conspiracy behind closed doors also.
122. That was rude.
123. I want to see Jake Arrieta out at a club. I was always hoping to use “chanticleer” in a sentence someday at a bar.  
124. Not following?   Do you live in a sports vacuum?
125. Just had a sneeze attack. I only sneeze once a month.  When I do, my low end is 12 and my high end is 31.  That is consecutive sneezes in a ROW.
126. I did 26 today.
127. Welcome back to soccer, Belgium.
128. Yes, the President’s lady just died.   I like emotion.  Dammit.  
129. When the kid grabs Pullman’s hand, I just break down.
130. I am going to get some of those anti-microbial suits the US rowing team has so I can secure the bed bugs from the LaQuinta the other night.
131. Mom, bedbugs contained. These are jokes.
132. My boss, Steve, said he was scared how much is going on in my mind.   Example.  You might know I carry a legal pad paper around constantly to capture my thoughts.  You might NOT know the paper is 15 items deep 10 minutes after I write this.
133. Bob, I will dive into the tennis thing another time.  I think Court is ranked WAY too low personally.
134. Don’t like this thing? Think this sucks?  You try writing 13 out of 14 days a week for four years and keeping it fresh.  Get your own blog.
135. That is it. Hope you enjoyed or are at least more informed.  Will I blog tomorrow?  That is a CLOWN question, bro.
136. Oh.  Prizes before GOT.
137. Cerk.  What did we name our cat before we found out that it was not a midget cat?  10am Monday?  $10.
138. Greg P.  What email did I send the largest casino on Friday that Vince’s Roe’s dad invented?  10am Monday.
139. Maggie C., you know my man crush list.  Who is my #1 and #2 on the chick list?  $20 if you get both.  10am Monday.  Regulars know this is easy.
140. Joseph, what was the name of my Hoop It Up Team in 1995?  Two words.  10am tomorrow.  $20.
141. Joe Giebel.  Whiffleball.  $5.  Who invented the name “hooks?”  Has to be midnight Sunday since it is so easy.
142. Not pretty Ponto.  $5.  Midnight Sunday.  First MSU player picked in NBA draft.
143. Rudy, you already get a prize, but thanks for control F’ing your name.
144. Dunne.  What player’s biography did I read 176 times when I was a kid?  Soccer.  10am Monday. $5.
145. Dave R.  Sits behind me.  Has no idea I write a blog.  What was the NHL line NO one could beat me at in Sega 1994?  I used to carry the game around in my pocket.  10am Monday. $5.
146. Patak.  Pop culture guy.  What guitarist in glam rock do I think got MOST screwed ever?  $10.  10am Monday.
147. And for my boss, Lane.  $40.  What was my pod called last year?  $20.  10am Monday.  And another $20 for WHY?  If you give me 2 of the 4 reasons, you get the money.
148. Same question to my immediate boss, Steve.  10am Monday.  $20.
149. That’s it folks.  GOT about to start.  Hope you enjoyed or are at least more informed.  Will I blog tomorrow?  That is a CLOWN question, bro.  Peace.