HappyUP!!! Day 2291

HappyUP!!! - taking care of tomorrow
Why it happened - thinking ahead
Why it makes me happy - others will be happy...tomorrow...due to what I did today

HappyUP!!! - Buddy comes home
Why it happened - Sat golf
Why it makes me happy - really missed this guy.......and loved grabbing a bit of his dough

HappyUP!!! - birdie on 18
Why it happened - grit
Why it makes me happy - a tough little recovery shot...and a long putt that found the bottom of the cup....on a day when it was a bit dodgy....and getting the W....ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh....strong finish coming down the line

HappyUP!!! - brekko
Why it happened - the club
Why it makes me happy - just LOVE the food at my club....and the company early on a Saturday morning


JJ

Buddy is back
Brekko
Hybrid/chutt 1....punch/pitch 2....drive/hybrid 3....drive/wedge/putt/BIRDIE 6...drive 7...6 iron 8...5 iron 12....7 iron 13....good break/bunker shot/sandie 14....7 iron 15....drive/pitch/putt 16...pitch/putt/bullet 17....drive/8 iron recovery/putt/BIRDIE 18

Birdie on 18

HappyUP!!! Day 2290

HappyUP!!! - planning
Why it happened - opportunities
Why it makes me happy - great to live "in the day"....even better when you get to look forward to it for a bit

HappyUP!!! - bunker shot 18
Why it happened - skill and execution
Why it makes me happy - really?...c'mon....I did that? Yes...I did....and it would be nearly impossible for anyone to do it better on the planet.....and there was no luck involved

HappyUP!!! - strays and new guys
Why it happened - wide arms
Why it makes me happy - 2 totally different situations....one a bit scary...but all about being welcoming and reaching out


JJ

Drive/hybrid/wedge 1.....8 iron recovery 2....drive/hybid 3....8 iron/putt/birdie 4...8 iron 5....drive/wedge 6....hybrid/greenie 8....5 iron 9....drive/5 iron 10....7 iron/2 putt 11...8 iron 12....recovery wedge 14....3 wood 15....good break/8 iron 16....4 iron/fabulous bunker shot 18

HappyUP!!! Day 2289

HappyUP!!! - pickup
Why it happened - service
Why it makes me happy - so glad I didn't have to load this beast in my truck....and the item was picked up in a trailier

HappyUP!!! - great morning
Why it happened - who knows
Why it makes me happy - I love mornings....some are just better than others

HappyUP!!! - condolences
Why it happened - bad news
Why it makes me happy - it always feels good to be there....and extend to those that need it

HappyUP!!! Day 2288

HappyUP!!! - fish tacos
Why it happened - I had some fish
Why it makes me happy - we both decided that these were OH SO GOOD...and OH SO LOW CAL.....we'll be doing these again soooooon

HappyUP!!! - wedge on 18
Why it happened - skillz
Why it makes me happy - we needed that birdie to get the W today......that birdie was only an inch or two from being an eagle on the closing hole.  It's always a GREAT thing to STEP UP when one really needs to

HappyUP!!! - hardware store
Why it happened - I was nearby
Why it makes me happy - I was running an errand in the parking lot of another establishment...was happy to remember another item I needed....then...bought an UPGRADED piece of equipment that will work out well

JJ

Wedge 1.....drive/cute 9 iron under tree 2....drive 3....recovery 4 iron hook/wedge 4...8 iron/putt 5....hybrid 6...drive/wedge 7....drive/wedge 9....drive/wedge 10...drive 11...drive/wedge/birdie 13...wedge/gimmie 15...drive/wedge 16...6 iron 17....drive/wedge/gimmie birdie 18

Coffee
Speeches re: credit reports/citizinship at TM
Doing Table Topics and talking about gratitude
Weather
Coming back and getting the W
Hardware store
Banking
Guitar story

HappyUP!!! Day 2287

HappyUP!!! - pitch in on 7
Why it happened - skill
Why it makes me happy - THAT was a perfect little tough shot....and I owe it to a little tip I got a few days ago regarding my technique

HappyUP!!! - partner birdie on 15
Why it happened - a GREAT putt
Why it makes me happy - that HUGE putt guaranteed the W today

HappyUP!!! - Toastmasters
Why it happened - it's Tuesday
Why it makes me happy - I ran the meeting.....and it was a GREAT meeting...not due to me...just letting the peeps do their things and keeping it all moving along

JJ

Drive/hybrid/wedge 1...drive/pitch 2...drive/pitch 3...4 iron recovery 4....8 iron 5...drive/wedge 6....drive/pitch IN/BIRDIE 7.....hybrid 8....pitch 9.....hybrid/8 iron up 18 on 10...hybrid/pitch 11....7 iron 11....hybrid/pitch/putt 14....8 iron recovery 15....drive/bunker shot/sandy 16....drive/5 iron/chutt/putt 18

Partner making birdie on 15
Hooking up with friends and their guests on eve of Old Oak tourney
Toastmasters.....running the meeting....3 speeches....one member talking about "freshman class"....made me appreciate the group

Weather
Current protocol I am following

HappyUP!!! Day 2286

HappyUP!!! - great results from tea mix
Why it happened - doing an experiment
Why it makes me happy - it's a BEAUTIFUL thing when a natural herb or two takes care of an issue that could be a medical one

HappyUP!!! - rototiller pickup
Why it happened - I made a call
Why it makes me happy - LOVE the free pickup....I'll be a bit late with a part of my garden this year....but I'll get over it...and I will have my MAIN MAN ready to rip it up in a week

HappyUP!!! - talking with the M-man
Why it happened - experiment
Why it makes me happy - love sharing my knowledge/wisdom

HappyUP!!! Day 2285

HappyUP!!! - finals of club championship
Why it happened - I went out
Why it makes me happy - what  GREAT match to watch!!!

HappyUP!!! - wood fired pizza
Why it happened - my club does that
Why it makes me happy - dang...may not be good for me...but that is some DAMN great pizza!!!

HappyUP!!! - Giants win
Why it happened - they were playing the Dodgers
Why it makes me happy - the Dodgers spend so darn much money....while the Giants are the World Champs and pay much less....GREAT sweep this weekend!!!

JJ

Giants win
Great morning
Cinammon roll
Watching finals of club championship
Beautiful night for it
Wood fired pizza

HappyUP!!! Day 2284

HappyUP!!! - Kentucky Derby
Why it happened - wonderful tradition
Why it makes me happy - it's just so much fun...even if one is just a fringe horse racing fan

HappyUP!!! - wedge 18
Why it happened - wedge game getting good
Why it makes me happy - the W insured by that one today

HappyUP!!! - swim time
Why it happened - its that time of year
Why it makes me happy - so much fun hitting the pool and having fun with my little buddy tonight

JJ


Drive/hybrid/wedge/putt/birdie 1....recovery shot/pitch in from 60 yds/birdie 2...recovery shot 4...drive/wedge 6...drive/9 iron 7....drive/wedge/2 putt 9....3 wood 10....wedge/putt 11...drive/9 iron 13...drive/pictch/putt 14...drive/low 8 iron 15....drive/9 iron 16....pitch/putt 17....wedge 18

Getting a W

Weather
Kentucky Derby

HappyUP!!! Day 2283

HappyUP!!! - providing the space
Why it happened - Division Contest time
Why it makes me happy - I had the keys to the building.....it was GREAT to have people show up to set up....and peeps to hang around and tear down.

HappyUP!!! - great representation in the contest
Why it happened - quality people in my clubs
Why it makes me happy - I saw FURTHER growth in both of these members.  They had to go out there and compete against some "large dogs" tonite.....and they did a great job.

HappyUP!!! - birdie on 18
Why it happened - 2 key shots
Why it makes me happy - I just BLEW my second shot.....grrrrrrrr.....then hit a miraculous recovery 3rd....and the nicest little hybrid chutter....into the hole.....for that birdie.  Ending on a high note is always good.....makes you want to be back out there for more.

HappyUP!!! - aeration
Why it happened - the dude shows up
Why it makes me happy - if he didn't just show up on my porch every year, I probably wouldn't do it....but I know...especially with my watering habits....it's a good thing.


JJ

Pitch/putt 1....wedge 3....drive/chip 4...8 iron 5...drive 6...root shot 7....chip 8....drive/6 iron 9.....drive 10....pitch/putt 12....6 iron 13....hybrid/wedge 14....drive/wedge/largo 15.....drive/wedge/largo 16....5 iron 17.....drive/5 iron recovery/chutt/BIRDIE 18

Getting done early
Setting up and getting help.....and tearing down and getting help
Great representation at the contest
Trip to Sunrise Health

HappyUP!!! Day 2282

HappyUP!!! - an afternoon chuckle
Why it happened - I got a text
Why it makes me happy - I needed a little levity this afternoon

HappyUP!!! - Senna
Why it happened - I rented it
Why it makes me happy - great documentary....I don't watch a lot of those....this was a good one...especially if you know a bit about the background story

HappyUP!!! - chat with CPA
Why it happened - had a couple of questions
Why it makes me happy - didn't get to see him this year when my taxes got done....it was good catching up on the phone

HappyUP!!! Day 2281

HappyUP!!! - sleeping in
Why it happened - Wed morn cancellation
Why it makes me happy - was up a little late last nite.....good to catch some extra z's

HappyUP!!! - wind not that bad
Why it happened - weather
Why it makes me happy - lots of wind...hard wind lately....though a factor, it wasn't ALL a factor

HappyUP!!! - 4 iron into 17
Why it happened - I'm making progress
Why it makes me happy - you can't hit THAT shot....into THAT wind...unless you are really doing something right.


Drive/4 iron/wedge 1....wedge 3....drive 4....3 great 8 irons on 5....wedge 6....drive/9 iron 7....flop shot/par 8.....recovery shot/putt 9 .......crazy cut hybrid 10....6 iron 12....drive/wedge/putt 13....blade wedge putt 14.....flop shot/putt 15.....pitch 16......4 iron into the stiff breeze 17....good break 18

Big W today

Table Topics opportunity
3 great speeches
Sleeping in on Wed
Wind not THAT bad
Giants win...didn't see that coming

HappyUP!!! Day 2280

HappyUP!!! - driveby visitors
Why it happened - I get them on occasion
Why it makes me happy - sooooo much fun out front....and important stuff too

HappyUP!!! - looking forward to tomorrow night
Why it happened - plans made
Why it makes me happy - it just does.....sooooo does

HappyUP!!! - 14
Why it happened - I took a chance
Why it makes me happy - if I was going to have a chance to drive 14, it was today. Good tailwind....I pulled out the big stick.....striped it...came up 20 yards short...leaving an awkward pitch....but I pinched that little sucker perfectly....birdie/skin!

JJ

Kaitlin
Speeches
Drive/hybrid/wedge 1....drive/wedge 2....pitch shot 5....drive/wedge 6....hybrid/bunker shot/putt 11....5 iron 12....drive/pinch wedge/putt/BIRDIE 14
Winning some dough in the big game
Great chatting tonight
Driveby visitors
Getting caught up

HappyUP!!! Day 2279

HappyUP!!! - fixing the evaporative cooler
Why it happened - I got my MyGiver on
Why it makes me happy - I didn't want to mess with this project. I had even made a call to "farm it out." Then, I said, "I gotta make a run at it."  Situation solved......basically saved at least $90 for an hours work....and...$90 saved is really like $120 earned

HappyUP!!! - KIngs Staying?
Why it happened - politics
Why it makes me happy - it makes me happy because so many people in the community care. I'm happy for them. I'm non-plussed.....but happy for fellow people

HappyUP!!! - phone help from big bro
Why it happened - I picked up the phone
Why it makes me happy - he gave me a key tip about the evaporative cooler. As far as I know, he has NEVER owned an evaporative cooler....but he understoood pulleys. His phone advice made me look closer....and think....and fix

JJ

Sunrise Natural
Big 5 surprise
Phone help from big bro
Figuring out the evap cooler fix....made $90 for an hours work
Kings staying?

HappyUP!!! Day 2278

Dick Schmidt / Bee file, 1973

"Anyone have some hot dogs and marshmallows?"

HappyUP!!! - hole in one
Why it happened - my friend is gooooood
Why it makes me happy - he gets into the "multiple ace club"....I want to be there!  The good news was enough to make me pop back over to the club and greet the lucky fellow when he came in off 18

HappyUP!!! - an anniversary
Why it happened - accidents happen
Why it makes me happy - my family lived through it...and were better for it....40 years ago

HappyUP!!! - an assignment
Why it happened - I was asked
Why it makes me happy - it just does.....everyone passed!

HappyUP!!! - breaking even
Why it happened -  a bit of heroics
Why it makes me happy - some days....a push is a win

HappyUP!!! - NUKING that 5 iron on 17
Why it happened - starting to feel the "new move"
Why it makes me happy - OK....it didn't make me happy that I "flew the entire universe" with this shot.....but the contact did. I have not struck an iron like that in quite some time. It caught me by surprise and I went a bit long. I'm on the right track.

JJ

Drive/hybrid/wedge/putt/birdie 1.....drive/pitch/putt 2....bunker shot/putt 3.....drive 4...hook wedge 6....drive/pitch 7....4 iron/putt 8....drive/hybrid/wedge 10....drive/pitch/great par 11...hybrid/2 putt 13...hybrid/wedge 14....drive/wedge 15....drive/wedge 16.....NUKED 5 iron 17....pitch 18

Friend made a hole in one
Breaking even
Honesty Day continues

HappyUP!! Day 2277

HappyUP!!! - Honesty Day
Why it happened - I suggested it
Why it makes me happy - we all decided at tee time that it was "Honesty Day".....transparency....don't worry about feelings.....just say it!  ..........it was HYSTERICAL!!!  Belly laughs galore!

HappyUP!!! - wedge on 18
Why it happened - it was all on the line
Why it makes me happy - our opponent had "thrown down" on us from a considerable distance.....I mean....he really stuck it in there (got a bit of a good break too....."HONESTY DAY")....I answered the call

HappyUP!!! - catching the Giants game
Why it happenned - a bit of surfing
Why it makes me happy - I don't watch a lot of games "stem to stearn" on TV....picked up tonights game in the 7th.....and held on thru the bottom of the 12th......and the bad result....uggggh.  Still, it was a fun game to watch.

JJ

Drive/hybrid/wedge/largo 1....drive/8 iron/largo/birdie 2....drive 3...good break 4....drive 7...5 iron 8....partner near ace 8....drive 10...drive/8 iron 11....8 iron/putt/birdie 13...drive/wedge 15....chip 16...wedge 18

Catching the Giants game

Honesty day
Great weather

A win on 9
FOLDING like a lawn chair

HappyUP!!! Day 2276

HappyUP!!! - birdie on 1
Why it happened - quality shots
Why it makes me happy - a great start is always a good thing.....need to do it more often

HappyUP!!! - getting out with a minor loss
Why it happened - things went a bit "south" after the above
Why it makes me happy- there were not a lot of them...but the few shots/holes that were good....managed to help save the bacon.

HappyUP!!! - GREAT morning
Why it happened - I was UP AND AT IT
Why it makes me happy - I was VERY efficient ....I like that

JJ

HappyUP!!! Day 2275

HappyUP!!! - North Valley League opener
Why it happened - it's a tradition
Why it makes me happy - we came out swinging on our home course as defending champions....and made a very good showing

HappyUP!!! - best score in awhile
Why it happened - decent striking and some amazing shots
Why it makes me happy - going through an overhaul....which means.....SUFFERING until the new and uncomfy becomes old and comfy

HappyUP!!! - delicious dinner
Why it happened - my club had it going on
Why it makes me happy - with all of the No Valley League descending upon our turf, it was nice to treat our guests to one kick butt meal!

JJ

Great piece of news this morning
Drive/hybrid/wedge 1....drive/7 iron/flop shot/putt/spectacular par 2.....good break/2 putt 3...drive/hybrid/wedge 4....9 iron 5....wedge 6....recovery 5 iron 7....hybrid/putt/birdie 8....drive 9....drive 10....drive/9 iron/putt 11...flop shot 12....good break/chutt/putt 13....good break 14...8 iron punch/2 putt 15....drive/wedge 16....flop shot/putt 17....drive/hybrid/wedge 18

Best score in awhile

Good showing by our team on opening day of league
Fun with my partner
Perfect weather
Delicious dinner

HappyUP!!! Day 2274

HappyUP!!! - great speech on Travelling Lite
Why it happened - Toastmasters
Why it makes me happy - I learned some interesting stuff about packing.  I can't wait for my next trip to utilize the ideas expressed today

HappyUP!!! - picture help
Why it happened - my "selfie" didn't work with the graphics department
Why it makes me happy - Cherie at Toastmasters is a "good snapper." Glad I brought my camera along and she was willing to help with the project

HappyUP!!! - walking out with a W
Why it happened - we kept grinding
Why it makes me happy - still working on the swing change....lots of good going...which is what I always focus on. Yes....there was some ugly....to be expected.  Score still stunk today.....but...I know this.....it's all about having FAITH in the instruction.  Actually, had the putts gone in today that usually do (which has nothing to do with the instruction about my swing), I would have made a respectable number

HappyUP!!! - clarity
Why it happened - I received an inquiry
Why it makes me happy - all confusion cleared on a bit of a vexing issue.  The Four Agreements helped

JJ

Great speech
Interesting speech
Delivering a great evaluation....and Kristi noticing my "gumption" for delivering it
Getting some picture help
Recovery/wedge/par 1....drive/9 iron 2.....wedge 3....recovery/wedge 4.....7 iron into wind 5....wedge/chip 6....good break with drive/9 iron 7.....drive/wedge/largo/putt/just missed birdie 9.....6 iron 10.....drive/6 iron/largo 11.....hybrid 12.....2 putt 13...1 putt 14.....pro grade bunker shot to back pin 15....drive/putt 16.....5 iron/putt/3 greenies 17
Walking out with a W

HappyUP!!! Day 2273

HappyUP!!! - word of the day
Why it happened - Toastmasters
Why it makes me happy - so cute of Sherri to do a play off of something I said last week....and make me playfully eat some crow...by choosing the actual word "Scott" as the "word of the day."  It was prescious. I especially loved the definition, "leader by example rather than by direction."  THAT is a very apt description of my leadership style.....never been one to boss people around...always been one that has NO PROBLEM putting on that next pot of coffee.....or parking far away from front entrance so the people that can pay the bills (customers) get the parking spot they deserve.

HappyUP!!! - Four Agreements speech
Why it happened - Kathy delivered today
Why it makes me happy - I'm not sure she was there...or remembered the times I have spoken about the Four Agreements. No matter.  I was just thrilled that someone gave a speech about this important concept.  It's always a great reminder.  Like the Bible, the Four Agreements are a great...and simple...way to live...........but so hard to stick to.  Yet....we learn from mistakes and move on. She did a great job regarding being Impeccable with Your Words in reminding us all......"and that begins with the words you tell yourself!"  AWESOME piece of teaching!!!

HappyUP!!! - running into an old friend after golf
Why it happened - the person came to the club
Why it makes me happy - so glad to reaquaint.....it's a beautiful thing

HappyUP!!! - help from the pro
Why it happened - he has me in his sites
Why it makes me happy - there are no quick fixes in golf....or in life. Sometimes, as much as you THINK you know...and what you THINK you are an expert on......you NEED some outside intervention. Yeah, it's uncomfortable...it's work....but....if, what you are doing isn't working, it's good to get guidance from a professional.  I'm on the right track....tho it will take some time...and work...and a re-visit in a week or so........but it will work

HappyUP!!! - properly struck shots
Why it happened - see above
Why it makes me happy - yep....it's dicey right now....but there were a lot of shots that were beyond good....they were "properly struck".....which included that birdie on 14. Though many setbacks....expected....I paid more attention to the good

JJ

Our Toastmaster
A guest
3 speeches....all great
3 great evaluations
Our word of the day
Getting some help from the pro
Running into an old friend after golf
A VERY nice weather day...even if a bit warm
6 iron/9 iron par 1.....putt 2...drive/wedge 4....wedge 6...drive/punch 7....5 iron 8....wedge 9....wedge 11....pitch/putt 12...flop 13...hybrid/wedge/putt/BIRDIE 14....drive/wedge/putt/birdie 15....drive/wedge 16

HappyUP!!! Day 2272

HappyUP!!! - new gas lines
Why it happened - PG&E entered my property for retrofitting
Why it makes me happy - nothing blew up

HappyUP!!! - talking to the reporter
Why it happened - he reached out
Why it makes me happy - glad to give my insights for his upcoming story.  The "news" isn't really news....in fact....it is quite overplayed......I'm kind of tired of it actually.....but I'll tell the story one more time for the press

HappyUP!!! - gardening
Why it happened - still phasing it in
Why it makes me happy - though we gardeners wait all year to "go in"....I have learned....you do a little delay....and it spaces out the presentation of the fruit. Summer is a long season. Patience

HappyUP!!! - an evening walk
Why it happened - one has to stretch their legs
Why it makes me happy - it just did

HappyUP!!! Day 2271

HappyUP!!! - wood fire pizza
Why it happened - lovely night
Why it makes me happy - THAT was some good eats

HappyUP!!! - fire pit time at the club
Why it happened - it was lovely outside
Why it makes me happy - great to spend some time with this entire family.....on a gorgeous evening

HappyUP!!! - emergency 9
Why it happened - the head pro wanted to go
Why it makes me happy - beautiful evening......9 holes in an hour.....in a gorgeous setting...and I got some MUCH needed instruction regarding my setup.

HappyUP!!! - 8 iron on first hole of emergency 9
Why it happened - got that help
Why it makes me happy - it wasn't just hit well....it was hit properly.....and to within 6 inches for a gimmie birdie

JJ

Great brekko
Par on 1....drive/8 iron/putt 2...drive 3....par 5....chip 6....drive 7...a chance on 9...wedge 10....8 iron recovery/chutt 13....great break/wedge/putt/birdie 14...drive/pitch 15....bunker shot 17

Wood fire pizza....meeting kids....grandkids.....some know my family clan

SPECTACULAR weather

Family time at the fire pit
An emergency 9 with the head pro....recovery shot/8 iron to gimmie birdie 10....drive/5 iron 11...pitch 13....bunker shot 14....masterful pitch 15....wonderful recovery 9 iron 16....nice 6 iron 17....hybrid on 18

Great instruction....I KNOW what I need to work on

HappyUP!!! Day 2270 Sat

Glad my buddy got a chance to play at a big

local venue. As usual....the Dominator was just killing it!

HappyUP!!! - meeting a friend face to face for the first time
Why it happened - went out an supported an old friend
Why it makes me happy - good to catch a great show.....and do some visiting....and hearing a guest guitar player just RIP IT UP!

HappyUP!!! - brother golf
Why it happened - we golf
Why it makes me happy - it was Nutter Brother's Inc today.....partners.  We killed em on the front...and then were getting killed on the back.....but reigned it in on the last hole........and I got a free half sandwich!

HappyUP!!! - bunker shot 17
Why it happened - I put myself in a buried lie
Why it makes me happy - we REALLY needed that par...and i was HIGHLY unlikely to do it out of THAT lie!.....but I did.....and promptly BUSTED a big drive on 18 on top of it.  I like closing strong!

JJ

Wedge 1.....drive 2.....drive/3 wood 3.....punch/chip 4.....9 iron 5....9 iron 6....drive 7....drive/9 iron/2 putt 9....drive 10...hybrid/9 iron 14....drive/wedge 15.....punch/pitch/putt 16.....bunker shot/putt 17....drive/hybrid/wedge 18

Nice day sitting outside