HappyUP!!! Day 1879

HappyUP!!! - a wake up picture

Why it happened - tee hee

Why it makes me happy - let's just leave it that, receiving this, meant a lot

HappyUP!!! - great sleep

Why it happened - I got in late

Why it makes me happy - wow.....what a night of super zzzzzzz's

HappyUP!!! - a little break in the weather

Why it happened - it's weather

Why it makes me happy - it gave me a great chance to do a few outside things....one of which included a fuzzy creature.

JollyJottings

A wake up picture

Great communications

Some excellent think work

A little break in the weather

Good nights sleep

HappyUP!!! Day 1878

HappyUP!!! - check in the mail

Why it happened - it just does

Why it makes me happy - who wouldn't be happy with a check in the mail?

HappyUP!!! - a TREMENDOUS world premiere

Why it happened - my buddy got to play on stage

Why it makes me happy - it was a very interesting and moving documentary at the CAAM Festival honoring a close friend of mine's friend. It was an honor just to be there...in the front row.....and to take in the experience

HappyUP!!! - taxes back

Why it happened - I have people

Why it makes me happy - I was VERY pleased with the outcome

HappyUP!!! Day 1877

HappyUP!!! - chicken dinner

Why it happened - I did some cooking

Why it makes me happy - I keep working on this one dish. It's getting better and better. Tonight, I got another little tip to make it even better

HappyUP!!! - an Icebreaker

Why it happened - a new member

Why it makes me happy - I love indocrinating people into the group and getting to know them

HappyUP!!! - meeting with a confidant

Why it happened - I set it up

Why it makes me happy - great conversation..........and great learning

HappyUP!!! Day 1876

HappyUP!!! - helping out

Why it happened - sickness

Why it makes me happy - always fulfilling to do a little emergency caregiving

HappyUP!!! - pizza

Why it happened - you gotta eat

Why it makes me happy - I don't eat a lot of pizza.....but I do LOVE it! Tonights was delicious

HappyUP!!! - some cards

Why it happened - just a little fun

Why it makes me happy - there is something about sitting down to play cards with friends...no....not the cutthroat type.....it just brings up interesting conversation

HappyUP!!! Day 1875

HappyUP!!! - round 2

Why it happened - tournament is on

Why it makes me happy - we were off to a slow start.....then my partner and I started to put it together. We weren't even on 8 cylinders but we turned in a great round

HappyUP!!! - birdie on 15

Why it happened - great drive/wedge/putt

Why it makes me happy - I stepped it up....right when it was needed

HappyUP!!! - straightening out the driver

Why it happened - I found a little "something something" on the 10th tee

Why it makes me happy - the driver was a little shaky on the front 9. Started taking it back a little straighter on the back 9 and.....VOILA......started DRILLING the fairways

HappyUP!!! - chipping

Why it happened - practice and advice

Why it makes me happy - when that driver gets a little crooked (see above), it's good to have a bailout tool. It was pretty amazing today

HappyUP!!! Day 1874

HappyUP!!! - tournament day

Why it happened - our club has them

Why it makes me happy - first tournament of the season. Great to have a different format. Meet some new guys. See a bunch of others you don't usually see

HappyUP!!! - getting it to 5 under

Why it happened - we were ham and egging it

Why it makes me happy - we were in the hunt through 12. Yeah, we stumbled a bit on the way in....but it felt good to move the needle up. We just have to seal the deal in upcoming rounds

HappyUP!!! - family time/celebration

Why it happened - a birthday

Why it makes me happy - great food......a new house....entire family (minus one) there. Great times

JollyJottings

Great nights sleep

Brekko

Tournament day

Getting to 5 under

Pars on 1...2.....4.....wedge on 6....up and down 9.....sandy 11...up and down 12....bunker shot 15.....recovery shot 16....up and down 17

Getting 2 points rather than 1

Family time/celebration

HappyUP!!! Day 1873

HappyUP!!! - time with a friend

Why it happened - I set it up

Why it makes me happy - I don't think there is a better thing than a truly deep conversation. You can't force them....but you can try to make them happen

HappyUP!!! - full compliment of da Boyz

Why it happened - the golf club

Why it makes me happy - we had all five today.....amongst sunny skies....perfect

HappyUP!!! - turning in early

Why it happened - a little tired

Why it makes me happy - sometimes....it's just good to pack it in a little earlier than other times......NICE sleep!

JollyJottings

Nice morning

Trip to an advisor

Teeing it up with da Boyz

A surprise piece of apparel

Delicious dinner

Turning in early

Weather

HappyUP!!! Day 1872

HappyUP!!! - wonderful dinner

Why it happened - I'm lucky

Why it makes me happy - I don't use the rice cooker often....I don't know why.....it did a great job tonight......and that bacon wrapped filet wasn't bad either. Put a salad on the side.....great eats

HappyUP!!! - American Idol

Why it happened - a little after dinner brain drain

Why it makes me happy - I'm not a tremendous fan of the show....but I will watch on occasion. This was a really good night to do so.

HappyUP!!! - good reading material

Why it happened - I did a little searching

Why it makes me happy - it's an awesome thing to re-read a book.....at just the right time

JollyJottings

Spectaculor dinner

American Idol

HappyUP!!! Day 1871

HappyUP!!! - my buddy WON

Why it happened - he is a TALENT

Why it makes me happy - I am thrilled for him.........but then he surprised me.......by letting me know he may involve ME in his win so I get to enjoy an AWESOME night next week!

HappyUP!!! - salad for dinner

Why it happened - it's dinner

Why it makes me happy - TREMENDOUS salad....with just the right amount of meat in it....a little bread on the side..........perfect

HappyUP!!! - planning for a caper

Why it happened - I have been asked to MC

Why it makes me happy - this is going to be FUN! FUN! FUN!

HappyUP!!! - my consultant

Why it happened - Toastmasters

Why it makes me happy - it's GREAT when you can get help from someone you know

HappyUP!!! Day 1870

HappyUP!!! - justice

Why it happened - we have a system

Why it makes me happy - the term "justice was not served" can be common. While mistakes happen....and that can be true......we should also celebrate when it is. Today...it was

HappyUP!!! - some rain

Why it happened - weather

Why it makes me happy - I am going to celebrate EVERY rain day this year! I especially appreciated hearing the rain from cozy confines in the middle of the night

HappyUP!!! - new phone

Why it happened - it was time

Why it makes me happy - for a few months, at least, I have the latest. Trust me...I'll be keeping this one LONG into when future upgrades are in vogue.......but.....at least for today......I'm somewhat in vogue...LOL......like I care about vogue

JollyJottings

New phone

Toastmasters

A little rain

A TON of errands - Mel....Kragen...Ace...Office Depot...Home Depot

Good advice from mechanic

Postponed project

An afternoon pickup

New lights

HappyUP!!! Day 1869

HappyUP!!! - Seth

Why it happened - scheduled

Why it makes me happy - always good to get some advice and check in with this part of my team

HappyUP!!! - afternoon coffee

Why it happened - my friend had some time

Why it makes me happy - such a WONDERFUL conversation.....outside....gorgeous weather.....and a friendly cup in hand

HappyUP!!! - a morning delivery

Why it happened - I had the time

Why it makes me happy - doing favors is my thing. This one allowed some people to have a much more stress free morning

HappyUP!!! Day 1868

HappyUP!!! - brekko with a friend

Why it happened - I had him out for some golf

Why it makes me happy - which meal do I enjoy the most? Brekko, lunch, or dinner? That is a tough question. I will say that brekko at the golf course with an old buddy as you anticipate time on the links is tough to beat

HappyUP!!! - some awesome recovery shots

Why it happened - I put myself in trouble

Why it makes me happy - hey....that's life....you do your best.....but you get in trouble. In golf, as in life, it's really about how you cope and your ability to recover. I'm pretty good at it.

HappyUP!!! - time of their lives

Why it happened - road trip

Why it makes me happy - I'm so glad my family is having a blast on their out of town trip.

HappyUP!!! Day 1867

HappyUP!!! - solid play through 6

Why it happened - that chipping help yesterday

Why it makes me happy - not the BEST ball striking....but the recovery shots seem to be coming back.

HappyUP!!! - what a burger!

Why it happened - I tried some additives

Why it makes me happy - THIS was a delicious little piece of beef. A nice wrap to the end of the day

HappyUP!!! - stunning weather

Why it happened - who knows....it's not March weather

Why it makes me happy - I am so blessed to be able to FULLY enjoy every great weather day....and I just soak it in

JollyJottings

The strong group

Putt on 6 for the birdie

Solid through 6 holes....and front 9

A great grilled burger at home

Good B-ball games

Stunning weather

HappyUP!!! Day 1866

HappyUP!!! - getting it done at the bank

Why it happened - my friend had some time

Why it makes me happy - so glad to get this piece of club business done....it's been forever to do so

HappyUP!!! - lunch with a friend

Why it happened - I was invited

Why it makes me happy - a Better Foods Deli sandwich is enough of a HappyUP!!!.....it's even better when it's bought for you. Great discussion

HappyUP!!! - help with my chipping

Why it happened - a skilled player was watching me

Why it makes me happy - he was exactly right in his tips to me......THIS was the missing piece of the equation on a vexing little issue I had been having

HappyUP!!! - a BIG day

Why it happened - it happens once a year

Why it makes me happy - it's just nice that it does

HappyUP!!! Day 1865

HappyUP!!! - rain

Why it happened - who knows....especially this year

Why it makes me happy - biggest storm of the season. The sound upstairs in the bedroom was awesome. More importantly......WATER!

HappyUP!!! - an act of service

Why it happened - a friend was in a bind

Why it makes me happy - it was raining.....I was sick as a dog......but it wasn't that big a request.....and I feel better for having done it.

HappyUP!!! - a day under the blanket

Why it happened - see that sick thing above

Why it makes me happy - well....I'm not happy to have caught the cold......but VERY HAPPY to have the luxury of not worrying about outside pressures.......and just lay down.....and mend

HappyUP!!! Day 1864

HappyUP!!! - an old buddy

Why it happened - I am doing some work

Why it makes me happy - it was great to reconnect with this long lost friend.....get caught up on some of the people from our past.....and know that I am going to get some work done.

HappyUP!!! - Shihan

Why it happened - a buddy moved up

Why it makes me happy - I've known this guy for a LOT of years. He has now obtained an even higher level of the martial arts. It was an honor to be there and see him get promoted.

HappyUP!!! - a request to make someone's big night

Why it happened - I have a reputation?

Why it makes me happy - it is very humbling to be able to perform THIS particular function at a good friend's big event.......it's going to be a lot of fun being the emcee....and the venue is pretty cool too.

HappyUP!!! Day 1863

HappyUP!!! - club contest

Why it happened - we do it twice a year

Why it makes me happy - WOW! The membership PUT IT OUT THERE this time. This was probably the best overall contest I have ever seen at a Club, Area, or Divisional level....and it was just at our club

HappyUP!!! - time with the club champ

Why it happened - I was practicing

Why it makes me happy - it was great to pick his brain a little bit and get some info

HappyUP!!! - an opportunity to be of service

Why it happened - I was called upon

Why it makes me happy - it's what I like to do most

HappyUP!!! Day 1862

HappyUP!!! - JellyBelly story

Why it happened - I was watching CNBC

Why it makes me happy - great documentary on the story of this great candy.....and I was just at the factory a week ago.

HappyUP!!! - chatting with friend

Why it happened - I made the call

Why it makes me happy - great to reconnect......we'll get together soon

HappyUP!!! - great inbound phone call

Why it happened - it was out of the blue

Why it makes me happy - another visitation coming in the near future. Always great to reconnect....awesome

HappyUP!!! Day 1861

HappyUP!!! - dinner with a friend

Why it happened - took advantage of the opportunity

Why it makes me happy - we had a great night out

HappyUP!!! - 3 wood on 1

Why it happened - I had a miscue

Why it makes me happy - the "driver off the deck" is always questionable.....boy...did I hit that one like a hack.....it left me a MILE away from the first green........but that 3 wood blast found the putting green.....nice!

HappyUP!!! - 14

Why it happened - course management

Why it makes me happy - I don't know why I don't birdie this hole more...it's a shorty. Today, I played it textbook perfect.

HappyUP!!! Day 1860

HappyUP!!! - nice round in the wind

Why it happened - things have been coming around

Why it makes me happy - when the winds come....and they came today....it can be problematic. I put a very nice round together

HappyUP!!! - 9 iron recovery on 18

Why it happened - I have a touch of skill

Why it makes me happy - I had to hit a low, running shot under a tree.....judged it just right....ending up 3 feet from the hole......THUS ending the match!

HappyUP!!! - Home Depot

Why it happened - I needed some stuff

Why it makes me happy - they had everything.....I was in and out in an extremely short period of time.

JollyJottings

Brekko

Early duty

Nice round in the wind

8 out of 9 greens hit on the front....4 more on the back...darn close to 5....hey...that's a good ball striking day for me

5 iron/9 iron 1...drive/wedge 2....flop 3....drive/hybrid 4....6 iron 5....drive/wedge 6...drive 8 iron 7....hybrid/putt 8....drive/wedge 9.....drive/hybrid/wedge 10...drive 11....drive/wedge/putt 13....4 iron/chip/putt 14.....recovery shot 15....recovery 18

Getting the filters

A calendar reminder

HappyUP!!! Day 1859

HappyUP!!! - doing some caregiving

Why it happened - a friend was ill

Why it makes me happy - whenever you offer to do something for others, it always pays you back in happiness

HappyUP!!! - brekko

Why it happened - a guy has to eat

Why it makes me happy - got a little McDonalds this morning....I don't do that often....delicious as usual

HappyUP!!! - house guest

Why it happened - my friend needed help

Why it makes me happy - love having this furry friend over