Saturday, December 31, 2011

HappyUP!!! Day 1794 NY EVE!!!

HappyUP!!! - weather
Why it happened - we have a weird weather thing going on
Why it makes me happy - it was perfect for what we were up to

HappyUP!!! - swordfish
Why it happened - it was dinnertime
Why it makes me happy - this was the best swordfish I had ever had...ever.....so tasty

HappyUP!!! - not worrying about midnight
Why it happened - better things to do
Why it makes me happy - when you have the decision of staying up until midnight...but have a better option to turn in early......yeah....HappyUP!!!


Friday, December 30, 2011

HappyUP!!! Day 1793


HappyUP!!! - waking up
Why it happened - not sure...never take it for granted
Why it makes me happy - it was so cool to be somewhere else

HappyUP!!! - morning coffee
Why it happened - someone needed it brought
Why it makes me happy - it was sooooo appreciated

HappyUP!!! - room service
Why it happened - lazy day
Why it makes me happy - room service isn't always the best food....but...today...it was perfect!

JollyJottings

Finding my boots
Getting Things Done
A little spit of rain

Best round in awhile
8 pars and a birdie on the back 9
Knocking the ball on 17 when I needed to

Thursday, December 29, 2011

HappyUP!!! Day 1792


HappyUP!!! - time out of town
Why it happened - opportunity
Why it makes me happy - just great to get away from the everyday

HappyUP!!! - gorgeous sunset
Why it happned - it happens when you are somewhere else
Why it makes me happy - beautiful....romantic....perfect

HappyUP!!! - dinner
Why it happened - someone else made it
Why it makes me happy - oh my goodness!....it was anything but inexpensive...but soooo worth it

Wednesday, December 28, 2011

HappyUP!!! Day 1791

HappyUP!!! - pitch shot on 17
Why it happened - a little skill...and a little luck
Why it makes me happy - I hit a great shot into this par 3......too great...I was 15 yards over the green! The shot now required chipping on to the top of a hill...and then the ball gently roll through the tall grass.....so it just had enough speed to get on the green. From there, it didn't have a lot of room to slow down. I hit the ball....walked up the hill....just in time to see the ball gently roll toward the cup.....and gently rim it. A lipout!!! THAT was a moneymaker!

HappyUP!!! - birthday dinner with 12 friends
Why it happened - it was a birthday
Why it makes me happy - sooooooo much fun and good warm times

HappyUP!!! - meeting a new friend
Why it happened - my buddy had a guest out
Why it makes me happy - the guest ended up being my partner....and we won. Plus, he is a grea guy!

JollyJottings

Chip/putt 3...4...6...7...8....9...
Pitch shot 17
Drive hybrid 1....18
Bunker shot 11.....12
Lifting a few bucks from my friends
Meeting a new friend Dave
Birthday dinner with friends
Dinner itself

Tuesday, December 27, 2011

HappyUP!!! Day 1790


HappyUP!!! - a good round
Why it happened - putting
Why it makes me happy - I hadn't shot a good round in awhile. I'm getting back to where I need to be in 2012

HappyUP!!! - dinner
Why it happened - an inspiration
Why it makes me happy - shrimp with lobster bisque.....over basmati rice.....are you kidding me? With stuffed mushrooms on the side? Pinch me....I think I visited heaven tonight

HappyUP!!! - Igor
Why it happened - needed a repair done
Why it makes me happy - when someone shows up.....on time...does great work...at a great price......AWESOME

JollyJottings

Birdie 1....8 iron 2....hit 7....hybrid 8....punch/2 putt 9.....bogey 12...par 13 from hazard...par 14 from sand...par 18
Rice and shrimp
Doing a favor
Igor

Monday, December 26, 2011

HappyUP!!! Day 1789 Mon


HappyUP!!! - Coke Delivery
Why it happened - Happy the Hamster was up to something
Why it makes me happy - remembered that there was something my little buddy didn't get for Christmas. Did a little doorbell ditching. Who doesn't love a present the day after Christmas?

----------"Ho Ho Ho....off to deliver some glass bottles I go!"

HappyUP!!! - brekko
Why it happened - leftover Christmas dinner
Why it makes me happy - I LOVE this breakfast combo....LOVE IT!

HappyUP!!! - time with da boys
Why it happened - it was a sleepover
Why it makes me happy - great seeing the little guys playing last night and this morning. Heartwarming.

HappyUP!!! - holiday checkers
Why it happened - I was called out
Why it makes me happy - well.....I am pretty humble...but when both opponents tell me how ba my fanny is going to get spanked.....and then I dominate them......especially when one said, upon my first move, "you just lost,".........I have to be truthful......it felt pretty darn good. It also adds that I had my butt kicked last year. The new reigning Christmas Checkers Champion....see you next Christmas. I love tradition!


Jolly jottings

Coke delivery
Time with boys
Brekko eggs ham

Sunday, December 25, 2011

HappyUP!!! Day 1788 Xmas


HappyUP!!! - the "Gold Bar"
Why it happened - it's a tradition
Why it makes me happy - the kids loved the way their money was delivered this year. Depending on your name, you either got a Nutterand or an Andrewble.....newly minted "forms of currency."

-------how cute is THAT on a Christmas morning?....a little sweetie with her new bear and blanket

HappyUP!!! - gifts
Why it happened - it is Christmas
Why it makes me happy - I got some GREAT stuff this year!

HappyUP!!! - visits
Why it happened - Christmas
Why it makes me happy - it was a super time for us making the rounds


HappyUP!!! - mushrooms
Why it happened - my sweetie is a great cook
Why it makes me happy - STUFFED mushrooms..... deeeeelicious!!!!























Saturday, December 24, 2011

HappyUP!!! Day 1787


HappyUP!!! - the Walk
Why it happened - tradition
Why it makes me happy - there is little better than a walk late on Christmas Eve. The world is eerily quiet as everyone has made there way to be where they are supposed to be for the night. Very peaceful.

HappyUP!!! - visit from a past student and her family
Why it happened - they are sweet people
Why it makes me happy - it was so great to get to meet and visit with these people....and enjoy the cookies they brought

HappyUP!!! - luminarios
Why it happened - they were in the neighborhood
Why it makes me happy - not many people do this.....it's much more cool than a bunch of lights on a house

JollyJottings
Ball stiking

Drive/hybrid/wedge on 1....recovery pitch on 2....2 putt 5.....drive/wedge/putt 6....chip 7....6 iron on 8....6 iron on 9.....3 wood/9 iron 10....5 iron/putt 12....drive 13....drive/wedge 15....drive/hybride/wedge/putt 18






Friday, December 23, 2011

HappyUP!!! Day 1786


HappyUP!!! - a GREAT morning
Why it happened - they just do
Why it makes me happy - it was JUST what the doctor ordered in this holiday season

HappyUP!!! - a late night walk
Why it happened - long day
Why it makes me happy - walking in the VERY cold crisp night....though brief...ended a great day nicely

HappyUP!!! - Secret Santa-ing
Why it happened - I was invited for hijinx
Why it makes me happy - should a guy my age really be doorbell-ditching?....yep....at Xmas...it is all good in the hood......sooooooo much fun!

JollyJottings

A GREAT morning
Friends at the deli
8 iron on 2....5 iron on 3...wedge on 4...wedge on 6....6 iron on 9....5 iron 12....6 iron 13....3 wood/wedge 14.....recovery shot/chip/putt on 15
Secret Santa-ing
Crisp evening walk
Delicate situation handled well
The mystery tarp

Thursday, December 22, 2011

HappyUP!!! Day 1785


HappyUP!!! - it was intact
Why it happened - lucky?
Why it makes me happy - had to do a return on a present because previous one was damaged....this one was PERFECT.....and allowed me to do some staging

HappyUP!!! - dinner
Why it happened - Sunflower Market
Why it makes me happy - when making dinner for two, it is sometimes more economical to take a chance of allowing the grocery store to do the prep. Of course, there is risk to that....the risk paid off tonight

HappyUP!!! - leaf pickup
Why it happened - I live in a great city
Why it makes me happy - it was a tought season for the crew...but...the way the leafs fell this year....it was easy on me!

JollyJottings

It came intact
No crowd at the mall
Everywhere I went was so easy for shopping
Dinner
A tremendous evening
Leaf pick up
A lot of fun in a garage
California Taco
The replacement was intact


Wednesday, December 21, 2011

HappyUP!!! DAy 1784


HappyUP!!! - Articulator Brekko
Why it happened - we planned it
Why it makes me happy - this little club is almost a year old. Today....we went off site and just enjoyed our company

HappyUP!!! - great mall trip
Why it happened - I called ahead
Why it makes me happy - with the mall being crazy, I was glad not to be a part of THAT craziness

HappyUP!!! - X Factor
Why it happened - it happens...it's TV
Why it makes me happy - I haven't followed the season....but it was cool to see the finale....fully staged....giving all contestants a chance.....putting best foot forward....good entertainment



JollyJottings

Articulator Brekko
X factor
Weather
Good trip to the mall

Tuesday, December 20, 2011

HappyUP!!! Day 1783


HappyUP!!! - a repairman
Why it happened - I searched
Why it makes me happy - I got in touch with a GREAT guy...confident the job will be done right

HappyUP!!! - gingerbread man delivery
Why it happened - I was on the route
Why it makes me happy - who doesn't love a gingerbread man at Xmas?

HappyUP!!! - Toastmaster Xmas brekko
Why it happened - we planned it
Why it makes me happy - we do hard...fun...work every week...once a year...we just do fellowship....and today did not disappoint

JollyJottings

Tracking down a repairman
Getting a gingerbreadman special delivery
Finding some cool boxes
A great gift idea
Getting some more shopping done
Toastmasters Breakfast

Monday, December 19, 2011

HappyUP!!! Day 1782


HappyUP!!! - good news about a fallen friend
Why it happened - I keep tabs
Why it makes me happy - who wouldn't like knowing that, while it was bad what happened, it could have been a lot worse

HappyUP!!! - a reminder from the eating place
Why it makes me happy - they followed up...so I didn't have to
Why it makes me happy - we'll have a GREAT day in the morning

HappyUP!!! - great service
Why it happened - it's Toastmasters
Why it makes me happy - two departments of International were ALL over the couple of things I had issue with. Awesome!

JollyJottings

Performing an act of kindness
Hearing some good news about a fallen friend
Encouraging news on another front
A 49er win
Kids and the pooch
A reminder call from the restaurant
More people coming on Wed
Great service from two departments of TI


Sunday, December 18, 2011

HappyUP!!! Day 1781



HappyUP!!! - time with my fuzzy girl
Why it happened - she needed a visit
Why it makes me happy - it's so cool to not be the owner of the dog....but get to enjoy all the benefits......but I do have to get her out of the habit of "fire sniffing"!

----"I really love the heat in my nostrils"

HappyUP!!! - hit...rehit
Why it happened - telephone wires
Why it makes me happy - we have powerlines/telephone lines that run through our club. The rules of golf say that, if you hit them, you have to replay your shot. It is what it is. On the 12th hole today, I hit a great shot....that hit the lines...but still ended up on the green. I would have taken it. My adversaries said, "hey....rules is rules...you have to rehit." They were right. I complied. Usually, you don't hit an even better shot the second time after a great shot....but I did. Loads of fun as they said, "hey, play the first one." LOL ...of course, I ended up three putting the better shot so it really didn't matter. The HappyUP!!! is in the hijinx!!!

HappyUP!!! - brekko sandwich
Why it happened - I called ahead
Why it makes me happy - lots of confusion today.....frost delay...no frost delay...10 minutes...30 minutes......I'm just glad I called ahead and was able to eat before/while I was teeing it up today at the club! I could have starved!!!



JollyJottings

Good break on 4.....up and down 5 and 6 and 9....3 wood 10....hit/re-hit 12...pitch 13....3 wood/wedge 14 and 15...drive 16....drive/3 wood 18
Good times with my pooch
Brekko sandwich at last minute
My girl

Saturday, December 17, 2011

HappyUP!!! DAy 1780



HappyUP!!! - got da Buddy
Why it happened - just a fluke
Why it makes me happy - I let him off the hook on Friday with a bad effup. It was nice
to get a piece of him today

HappyUP!!! - Mrs Buddy
Why it happened - it was a by chance thing...frost delay
Why it makes me happy - I absolutely love visiting with my friends

HappyUP!!! - full group...fivesome
Why it happened - we got a last minute fill in
Why it makes me happy - 5 is the most we can play......and I love playing 5 with my great friends. It wasn't expected.

JollyJottings

Next weeks time
A full group today...great anticipation

Friday, December 16, 2011

HappyUP!!! Day 1779


HappyUP!!! - chip in on 17
Why it happened - I hit a really nice chip
Why it makes me happy - I REALLY needed to get this one up and down. I was locked in a tied battle with both my adversaries. They were both on the green and I was just over. Instead of taking two to get down, I watched the ball hit the fringe and trickle right at the hole.....and drop in on it's dying roll. Cha Ching....a guaranteed win on the day

HappyUP!!! - picking up my car
Why it happened - it was done
Why it makes me happy - it was great to get a ride......and also to find out that the problem didn't cost me anything to fix! I love my mechanic!

HappyUP!!! - Xmas lights
Why it happened - the kids needed to see them
Why it makes me happy - I am glad there are people out there....entire neighborhoods actually...that turn their quiet streets into a circus this time of year. Personally, I wouldn't want the constant traffic......BUT.....I'm very appreciative that others do it.

HappyUP!!! - EZ trip to the Vet
Why it happened - routine maintenance
Why it makes me happy - I was thrilled to get in and out......on very limited notice....on the last day I had to get something done. Love my Vet!

JollyJottings

Picking up the car
EZ trip to the vet
Drive/3 wood/wedge 1....drive 9 iron 2...bunker shot 3...drive/hybrid 4....pitch 6....hybrid 7...chip 8....4 iron 12...8 iron/putt 13....3 wood 14....bunker shot 16....chip in 17....drive/3 wood/wedge 18
Pizza
Christmas lights

Thursday, December 15, 2011

HappyUP!!! Day 1778


HappyUP!!! - rain
Why it happened - weather
Why it makes me happy - loved hearing a rare sound this season on my roof in the middle of the night....rain! Nah....it wasn't much....but it was a nice little change

HappyUP!!! - a cantaloupe
Why it happened - I had one laying around
Why it makes me happy - I was REALLY in the mood for a melon this morning. That is rare for me. Even rarer?.....I actually had one in the fridge!!!

HappyUP!!! - an afternoon visitor
Why it happened - my friend needed some company
Why it makes me happy - it was awesome to spend time in my home with my friend



JollyJottings

Rain
Rain cleared
A cantaloupe
Coffee
An invitation
An afternoon visitor

Wednesday, December 14, 2011

HappyUP!!! Day 1777


HappyUP!!! - confirmations on breakfasts
Why it happened - I'm organizing
Why it makes me happy - good to have a couple of holiday gatherings booked and
attendance assured

HappyUP!!! - 3 great speeches
Why it happened - people are letting it rip a bit
Why it makes me happy - the new club isn't THAT new anymore....but I am seeing members start to stretch themselves a bit.....and that is where the NEXT level of growth occurs

HappyUP!!! - knocking off a project
Why it happened - I got on it
Why it makes me happy - it's always a great feeling to get something DONE!...especially when it isn't one's favorite thing to do

JollyJottings



Tuesday, December 13, 2011

HappyUP!!! Day 1776


HappyUP!!! - great round of Table Topics
Why it happened - we had only one speaker
Why it makes me happy - everyone got to play today......great holiday related topics

HappyUP!!! - getting a ride
Why it happened - car dropoff
Why it makes me happy - it's not always convenient to drop off/pick up my car where my mechanic is located......and I am always appreciative of a lift

HappyUP!!! - my mechanic
Why it happened - see above
Why it makes me happy - I love spending time in this garage.....cool cars.....and great people that work on them.

JollyJottings

Great round of TableTopics
A passionate speech
Getting a ride
Seeing the Lambo

Monday, December 12, 2011

HappyUP!!! Day 1775


HappyUP!!! - evening audio texts
Why it happened - my family was feeling jocular
Why it makes me happy - we had so many giggles tonight while we were doing this.....such fun. Happiness is not the same as fun....but fun is a component of happiness. Soooo enjoyed.

HappyUP!!! - the bank
Why it happened - I had banking to do
Why it makes me happy - while I had to wait a bit longer in line than I would like, it was no big deal. The teller that I dealt with was upbeat and did a great job.....despite a bit of grumpiness in the line

HappyUP!!! - pest control
Why it happened - I employ them
Why it makes me happy - I was more than happy when my pest control dude knocked at the door and said his company was doing a canned goods drive. It gave us a chance to chat about a couple of pest control related issues.......but it also gave me the opportunity to give.....right there....conveniently....at my front door

HappyUP!!! - the bell ringer
Why it happened - I was at the grocery store
Why it made me happy - I quietly deposited my coins as I was heading into the store. I'm not big on having any of my charitable donations acknowledged. I'm kind of funny in that way. Yet, as I walked on, it was nice to hear, "thank you." In these times of entitlements and people being unhappy (thinking about the Occupy crowd), it is nice to hear APPRECIATION and GRATITUDE.




Sunday, December 11, 2011

HappyUP!!! Day 1774



HappyUP!!! - Ciopinno
Why it happened - it's a tradition
Why it makes me happy - who wouldn't LOVE to be at a lovely home amongst 50 friends...all sitting down with lobster bibs on......totally enjoying this delicious homemade fish soup? The BEST of times

HappyUP!!! - seeing my buddy at the store
Why it happened - we both needed stuff
Why it makes me happy - oh my.......such laughs we had sharing stories about why we were there at the store....a couple of guys.....grocery shopping

HappyUP!!! - putt on 17
Why it happened - I can putt
Why it makes me happy - I took a bit of life out of my opponent with this one.....and saved myself a few geeters in the process

Saturday, December 10, 2011

HappyUP!!! Day 1773



HappyUP!!! - frost delay
Why it happened - uh....weather?
Why it makes me happy - this was JUST what the doctor ordered to make the right call

HappyUP!!! - a battle from the high fortress
Why it happened - I got ditched
Why it makes me happy - lesson to others.....never let your adversary have the higher ground. There is a reason fortresses have been built on cliffs and mountaintops over the years. So much fun reigning "terror" upon my "enemies." Sooooo much fun....and laughter

HappyUP!!! - a lovely day on the farm
Why it happened - we needed a tree
Why it makes me happy - heading up the hill.....cool but not cold....beautiful weather actually....the smell of the pines......and everyone having so much fun

HappyUP!!! - dinner
Why it happened - see the above
Why it makes me happy - after laboring up and down those hills, sustenance was needed....and what delicious sustenance it was

JollyJottings

Frost Delay
Lunch
A day "on the farm"
A fight from the high fortress
Fabulous Dinner
Tremendous weather

Friday, December 09, 2011

HappyUP!!! Day 1772


HappyUP!!! - great brekko
Why it happened - I'm lucky
Why it makes me happy - do I really deserve a morning like THIS one? Probably not....but I count my lucky stars all the time.

HappyUP!!! - warm evening on a cold night
Why it happened - you MAKE that happen
Why it makes me happy - it got down to 27....who wouldn't want to be warm?

HappyUP!!! - great time in the pro shop
Why it happened - member appreciation night
Why it makes me happy - the shop was offering attractive deals....got some stuff...supported the club...win win all around

HappyUP!!! - bunker shot on 11
Why it happened - I 'set" it just right
Why it makes me happy - I am a decent bunker player....but there is a certain way a shot should be hit....this one was PERFECT in execution and result


JollyJottings

Great brekko
Fantastic morning
Weather tremendous
Punch shot on 2....drive/pitch 3....hybrid/wedge 4...8 iron 5.....putt 6.....recovery shot 10....bunker shot 11....hybrid 12.....3 wood 14.....2 putt 15....par 18
Great deal in the pro shop
Warm evening on a cold night

Thursday, December 08, 2011

HappyuP!!! Day 1771


HappyUP!!! - great deal on an order
Why it happened - I got the e-mail
Why it makes me happy - it seems like buttons....and being supplied....is going to be important this Christmas season


----"it's Christmas time....in the ciiiiity"...beautiful scene from recent trip to San Francisco

HappyUP!!! - dinner
Why it happened - gotta eat
Why it makes me happy - when you have great food...and great company....does it get better?

HappyUP!!! - an unexpected favor
Why it happened - the opportunity comes up
Why it makes me happy - I LOVE this little favor I get to do on occasion....absolutely love it.



Wednesday, December 07, 2011

HappyuP!!! Day 1770



HappyUP!!! - re-capping evaluations
Why it happened - I was cleaning up
Why it makes me happy - after doing my one man play, I had a stack of written reviews from a couple of weeks ago. I don't like paperwork...but they were special. I took 15 minutes and captured them in a word document. It was a great tribute to my mom. It gave me a warm fuzzy.

-----Happy?!?! What are you doing near the button machine? Hmmmm....I'm not sure I like where you are going with this!

HappyUP!!! - chaffeuring
Why it happened - I do favors
Why it makes me happy - madcap fun added to a simple request........such joy!

HappyUP!!! - the project
Why it happened - it's that time of year
Why it makes me happy - I am WAAAAAAAAAAY ahead of schedule for Xmas as it relates to this annual project......and it is going to be another HIT!!! I LOVE Christmas without the mall!!!


Mom


Your Mom is YOUR MOM - Nobody can replace her. Nobody should replace her. Nobody can do half the things she does or has done for you. Nobody can compare to her. Only God can love you more than she does. She’s only one person, but she’s THE person that matters the most. REPOST IF YOU LOVE AND APPRECIATE YOUR MOM..no matter where she is, In Heaven or here on Earth... I LOVE YOU MOM!!

Loved this so much from Facebook - especially after delivering the monodrama "10 Years After" right before Thanksgiving....to RAVE reviews of souls that were touched in both audiences that saw the performance.....that I had to share it with my entire world.

Tuesday, December 06, 2011

HappyUP!!! Day 1769


HappyUP!!! - Wor Won Ton Soup
Why it happened - pre-emptive strike
Why it makes me happy - man...lots of people getting sick all around me...thought I felt a bit of "da grime" myself. I duck right into taking it easy....a mega dose of Vitamin C....and this ancient Chinese remedy. Hey...who knows if the soup works....I just dig it and think it does. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure

----Hmmmmm.....looks like Happy is in a bit of a predicament

HappyUP!!! - my evening walk
Why it happened - I needed to stretch the legs
Why it makes me happy - it led to so much more


HappyUP!!! - a stretch by our members
Why it happened - they are in the advanced manuals
Why it makes me happy - it was great to see a couple of members get together and put on a presentation...practiced...rehearsed...not sure I have ever seen that at Toastmasters. Awesome!



Monday, December 05, 2011

HappyUP!!! Day 1768


HappyUP!!! - finding the mix
Why it happened - I'm early this year
Why it makes me happy - yeah.....it's going to another year of successful surprises with the niece and nephews

HappyUP!!! - great run of errands
Why it happened - who knows
Why it makes me happy - ran in to my favorite banker....got the stuff I needed everywhere else....some Xmas shopping done with no hassles...yes....a good morning

------one of my good friend's favorites!

HappyUP!!! - making the pickup
Why it happened - it's Monday
Why it makes me happy - I love being the Monday Man....helping out....and doing what I love to do

JollyJottings

Finding the mix for presents
The idea is working for this year
Pleasant surprise at lunch
Bank....Michaels....Origins....Target...Home Depot
Melon morning
Picking up the important pick up



Sunday, December 04, 2011

HappyUP!!! Day 1767



HappyUP!!! - return of my 3 wood
Why it happened - been working on my swing
Why it makes me happy - I'm not totally there yet with the swing. A flaw had crept in and the 3 wood was the club that had suffered the most from it. Without getting technical, I was de-lofting the club so much that there was no way to get it airborn. A little different rotation and a little different swing path seem to be doing the trick.

----what a nice little half healthy/half artery clogger brekko...LOL....love potatoes O'Brien...great warm up before hitting the links

HappyUP!!! - Chevron Challenge
Why it happened - off season golf
Why it makes me happy - an exciting finish....and an unlikely winner

HappyUP!!! - 49ers win
Why it happened - a new coach
Why it makes me happy - OK....it's been long enough since we have had a local team going to the playoffs. These guys SUCKED last year...the only real difference is the coach....and...today...they clinched their way back to the post-season. Honestly, it's not THAT big a deal to me...but it makes a lot of people around me happy.....and I go with the flow.

JollyJottings

Pitches on 1, 2, 3.....3 wood/pitch 4....recovery shot/putt 6....pitch 7.....pitch/putt 8....3 wood/wedge 10....6 iron 12.....7 iron 13.....3 wood/wedge 14.....wedge 15....wedge 16.....6 iron 17....drive/3 wood/chutt 18

Chevron Challenge

Saturday, December 03, 2011

HappyUP!!! Day 1766


HappyUP!!! - birdie on 17
Why it happened - skills
Why it makes me happy - the wind was blowing against/across us at about a million miles an hour. I cut a 4 iron against it and got it to the front edge........and then drained the putt to close the match out. Ahhhhhhh

HappyUP!!! - taking care of my girl
Why it happened - she wasn't feeling well
Why it makes me happy - nobody does that better than I do....and I love doing it

HappyUP!!! - seeing my nephew
Why it happened - he had something for me
Why it makes me happy - he had some great news.....absolutely loved it

Friday, December 02, 2011

HappyUP!!! Day 1765


HappyUP!!! - 70 degree weather...in December
Why it happened - who knows
Why it makes me happy - we'll get our "bundle up/grab your umbrella" weather soon enough. In the meantime, today felt like a Spring (not Fall) day as we were teeing off. When you catch these kind of conditions, it makes one feel totally alive.

--------Economic times effect everyone....even Happy the Hamster. It appears that, during his year off, he has jumped on the Extreme Couponing bandwagon.

HappyUP!!! - lots of great shots
Why it happened - golfed in the wind
Why it makes me happy - the score wasn't great but progress keeps being made in my comeback

HappyUP!!! - food
Why it happened - I have choices
Why it makes me happy - I made a fabulous skillet..........and enjoyed calamari later. What can I say? I love a good meal!

JollyJottings
Par on 1....wedge on 4.....wedge on 6....wedge 10....3 wood 11....chip 12....7 iron/putt 13....wedge 14.....9 iron 16....5 iron 17.....drive/9 iron/bunker shot/putt 18
Calimari
Good time with the guys
Settling up some accounts
Potatoe Skillet


Thursday, December 01, 2011

HappyUP!!! Day 1764



HappyUP!!! - a lift
Why it happened - my buddy needed it
Why it makes me happy - I love to serve...great start of the day

-------Happy's back for a month of Holiday HiJinx...."what? ....it's December?...again?...I gotta get back to work?" Sounds like Happy needs an attitude adjustment....or the caffiene to kick in

HappyUP!!! - potatoes O'Brien
Why it happened - got my kitchen on
Why it makes me happy - OMG......great stuff!



HappyUP!!! - wonderful morning
Why it happened - just lucky
Why it makes me happy - the wind was whipping.....I had my heavy jacket on.....and the elements just asked me, "how alive are you?"....and my answer was, "tremendously!"

JollyJottings

Giving someone a lift
English muffin
Hash brown
Stock Market