Monday, April 30, 2012

HappyUP!!! Day 1925

HappyUP!!! - getting a call from Dr Don
Why it happened - he was curious
Why it makes me happy - it let me know......I am the Toastmaster tomorrow!!! It was a weird situation regarding the schedule. I'm sooooooo happy he called!!!

HappyUP!!! - mowing
Why it happened - I mow
Why it makes me happy - I like to mow

HappyUP!!! - catching The Voice
Why it happened - I was home
Why it makes me happy - GREAT performances tonight....reality TV aside. Good to see a local girl in the competition

JollyJottings

Getting a call from Dr Don
Catching The Voice
Time in the garden
Mowing
Knocking some things down

Sunday, April 29, 2012

HappyUP!!! Day 1924

HappyUP!!! - birdie putt on 18
Why it happened - I do that sometimes
Why it makes me happy - I was three down with three to play. I won 16, 17, and now I HAD to make about a 10 footer to halve my match...........and that putt was DRILLED into the center of the cup! THAT is why we play the game

HappyUP!!! - hit 12 greens
Why it happened - started to strike it pure...found a little something something
Why it makes me happy - it's always great in golf when you do better than hit the ball well.......it's when you hit it properly....there is a difference. Today, I was feeling that difference

HappyUP!!! - bittersweet farewell
Why it happened - the times
Why it makes me happy - I won't see a couple of my buddies as much as I have. It's sad....but...at the same time, we will still stay in touch and I am reminded of the good fortune that these guys have come into my life.

JollyJottings

Drive/hybrid/wedge 1....chip 2.....recovery/wedge 4.....drive/wedge 6....drive 7....drive/2 putt 9....drive/recovery 10....drive/8 iron 11.....6 iron 12....drive/pitch/putt 13.....drive/wedge 15....drive/wedge 16....7 iron 17....drive/hybrid/wedge/putt birdie 18

Coming back on the back 9
Bittersweet farewell
TREMENDOUS weather
Time at the 19th hole with a couple of buddies who joined us
Hit 12 greens
I found a little "something something" on the range...much smoother action

Saturday, April 28, 2012

HappyUP!!! Day 1923

HappyUP!!! - bunker shot 1
Why it happened - a bit of skills
Why it makes me happy - a greenside bunker shot off an upslope can be tricky. I lofted this one up in the air.......and it landed inside the edge of the cup!

HappyUP!!! - 3 birdies
Why it happened - I hit some shots
Why it makes me happy - 3 birdies is a pretty productive day for me. I didn't play that well overall...but I kept myself in the game

HappyUP!!! - helping the new members
Why it happened - I got up early
Why it makes me happy - I really like all these guys.....and I had a spare tee time to help them out

HappyUP!!! - stunning weather
Why it happened - it's weather
Why it makes me happy - I'm an outdoors guy.....golf is my passion.......so it all works....especially this time of year

JollyJottings

Bunker shot 1....pitch on 2.....recovery on 3....9 iron 5.....wedge/putt 6....drive/punch 7....drive/wedge/putt 9....hybrid/wedge 10.....pitch 11....putt 12....drive/pitch 13....drive/wedge 16....drive/hybrid/wedge 18


Friday, April 27, 2012

HappyUP!!! Day 1922

HappyUP!!! - a good friend recovering
Why it happened - I got an e-mail
Why it makes me happy - a friend of mine had a little stroke. I was thrilled to find out that he just got back from Monterey and is on the mend.  Really thrilled

<---------how mulch do you love me?

HappyUP!!! - being prayed for
Why it happened - I got an e-mail
Why it makes me happy - I have a friend of deep spirituality. While going through the morning routine, apparently I came up as a vision and was prayed upon for coverage.  So happy to be so well thought of in this manner.......and......heaven knows......I can always use the coverage

HappyUP!!! - birdie on 14
Why it happened - great contact
Why it makes me happy - I put my drive into the left bunker. I hit a 90 yard wedge out of the trap to about 8-10 feet and drained the putt.......right into the back of her throat!........on top of my opponent who had already made birdie.  I've never birdied that hole from the bunker before.

HappyUP!!! - thank you very MULCH
Why it happened - I got motivated
Why it makes me happy - hoping for no/minimal weeds out at Nutter Farms this year

JollyJottings

Mulching
Being prayed for
Joe
A good friend recovering
Weather
Wedge 1....9 iron/chip 2....putt 5....drive 6.....drive/chip 7.....4 iron 8.....7 iron/chip 9.....chip 10.....wedge 11....4 iton 12.....drive 13......bunker shot/putt 14......wedge 15.....chip 17
Figuring out the weekend

Thursday, April 26, 2012

HappyUP!!! Day 1921

HappyUP!!! - Ricotta Rigatoni
Why it happened - I felt like cooking
Why it makes me happy - came across an very interesting recipe. Was it perfect first time out? No...Was it tasty and something to build upon?...ohhhhhh yeaaaahhhhhhhhhh.  While it's obvious with lasagna, it's a nice turn on rigatoni to throw it in the oven after boiling it.

HappyUP!!! - working in the yard
Why it happened - the weather broke
Why it makes me happy - hard to believe I spent so many years indoors before I retired........I am soooooooo much the sunshine soaker

HappyUP!!! - a discovery
Why it happened - meditation
Why it makes me happy - when you get a touch of enlightenment regarding a situation.....a moment of clarity.....that you didn't see coming....it is very...very helpful and cleansing.

Wednesday, April 25, 2012

HappyUP!!! Day 1920


HappyUP!!! - the General
Why it happened - Toastmasters
Why it makes me happy - the retired Brigadeer General gave a speech today that he will be giving on Memorial Day. It's an important talk. The General is a good speaker....trying to become great. It was an honor and a privilege.......that a man of this caliber.......looked to me afterward for coaching. Very...very....humbling

HappyUP!!! - welcoming all the "new guys"
Why it happened - they were forced to migrate
Why it makes me happy - a lot of the guys from a nearby club were forced out of their long held home. I know all these guys...great guys. It was a lot of fun to get to tee it up with them today....even if it cost me a few greenbacks

HappyUP!!! - T-shirt fun
Why it happened - I planned it
Why it makes me happy - a guy in Toastmasters gave me a T-shirt with his business design/logo on it. It was cool to make it work underneath a dress jacket. Great laughs. After the meeting, I said, "got it in any other colors? I like free clothes!"..........and I may get a black one!

HappyUP!!! - drive on 13
Why it happened - who knows....caught a downslope?
Why it makes me happy - from the front tee, the hole is 293. I was just off the front edge....got it out there about 278 or so. Nope....that's not an average driving distance.....but...on occasion....I can still pump one out there a bit

HappyUP!!! - birdie on 5
Why it happened - a solid wedge and a really good putt
Why it makes me happy - this EASY little hole grabs my arse all the time..........it was nice to kick it in the teeth today

HappyUP!!!

JollyJottings

Coffee with Trav
Two great speeches
Playing with "the new guys"
Drive 1.....9 iron 2....wedge 3....wedge/putt 5....7 iron 6.....chip/putt 7....wedge 8....5 iron 10....drive 13...amazing par 17.....7 iron 18
Hanging with "the new guys"
Interesting weather
Nice day in the stock market


Tuesday, April 24, 2012

HappyUP!!! Day 1919

HappyUP!!! - a couple of great speeches
Why it happened - Toastmasters
Why it makes me happy - hearing Glen talk about mining in space.....and Anita regarding that thing on our heads being "The Misguided Lizard" and how people misuse emotion in communication/thinking.... it was great stuff

HappyUP!!! - turning a Table Topic
Why it happened - memories
Why it makes me happy - I was tossed a Dr Seuss quote that I had never heard....and couldn't idntify with. I was, however, reminded of a time as a young lad...with my mom.......pulling me for miles....to go to the grocery store....and the library next door......and being one of the first crop ever exposed to the brilliant good Dr

HappyUP!!! - a GREAT new TOASTMASTER
Why it happened - it has to happen once
Why it makes me happy - today was David's first time at the helm of a meeting..........and he handled it like a pro!!!! It means that he watches.....and sees how it's done.  We really put on a great show!

JollyJottings

Time for gas
Retrieving phone
A couple of great speeches
A GREAT new TOASTMASTER
Storage Wars


Monday, April 23, 2012

HappyUP!!! Day 1918

HappyUP!!! - free tapping
Why it happened - nice guys
Why it makes me happy - I have been having a small issue with my mower. I went to my "mower guys" and raised the question. "No problem....just bring it in and we will re-tap it...for free."  Gotta love that

HappyUP!!! - move veggie beds
Why it happened - a bit of motivation
Why it makes me happy - they slapped together with no problems....a little skilsaw....a little drilling...some tamping....the garden is shaping up

HappyUP!!! - Monday yogurt
Why it happened - I had a hankering
Why it makes me happy - it was just a nice little break in the day....and it was cool to share with my favorite guy




Sunday, April 22, 2012

HappyUP!!! Day 1917

HappyUP!!! - Rio City Cafe
Why it happened - a lazy Sunday planned
Why it makes me happy - a VERY relaxing Sunday morning......great company...great food....watching the river......very lucky guy

HappyUP!!! - fun in Old Sac
Why it happened - we were there (see above)
Why it makes me happy - fun in the shops....and on the streets observing people....including an encounter with the mayor of Sacratomato.....tons of fun

HappyUP!!! - Words with Nephews
Why it happened - I engaged them
Why it makes me happy - I'm new to Words with Friends.....loved finding out that my nephews play....and this will be a good way for their "old unc" to stay in contact

Saturday, April 21, 2012

HappyUP!!! Day 1916

HappyUP!!! - Hunger Games
Why it happened - I was invited
Why it makes me happy - I was never caught up in the hype of this movie....probably would never have seen it if not for the invite.....but I was so glad I did. It spoke to me in a myriad of ways. Art does imitate life

HappyUP!!! - up and downs late
Why it happened - who knows
Why it makes me happy - my short game has been questionable. When I needed it today....at the end of the round.....it was there! Now...my long game kind of deserted me.......but at least the short game solidified

HappyUP!!! - a tremendous salad
Why it happened - it was dinner time
Why it makes me happy - OMG!.......a little salami on the side.....and roast beef in the middle......I ABSOLUTELY love a meat salad for dinner! It could be in the running for my favorite dinner

Friday, April 20, 2012

HappyUP!!! Day 1915

HappyUP!!! - the vegetable beds
Why it happened - a little trip...a little work
Why it makes me happy - it was good to do a little basic carpentry......and put it to work in the garden.....with the goal......less work and less weeds......for all of nature's great bounty

HappyUP!!! - birdie on 10
Why it happened - a great putt
Why it makes me happy - my buddy had a tap in/gimmie birdie....looks like he would win the hole......until I drained this 18 footer.  There is nothing better than dealing up a surprise for an opponent

HappyUP!!! - sushi
Why it happened - Friday night out
Why it makes me happy - fabulous company....so much fun and laughs........and EXTREMELY good raw fish rolls!

HappyUP!!! - a mulch solution
Why it happened - I made a stop
Why it makes me happy - it's close by.....and a HECK of a lot cheaper than buying by the bag.....and there will be little to no weeds this year

JollyJottings

Putting in the vegetable beds
A mulch solution
Birdie on 6.....Birdie on 10....wedge 1...bunker shot 2.....wedge 4.....a gift on 9....up and down 12....wedge 14.....good break 15....drive 16.....7 iron 17.....drive/3 wood/wedge 18
Sushi

Thursday, April 19, 2012

HappyUP!!! Day 1914

HappyUP!!! - my mechanic
Why it happened - I needed a quick fix
Why it makes me happy - I was in and out.....and Ben only charged me for the part

HappyUP!!! - my haircutter
Why it happened - she squeezed me in
Why it makes me happy - I LOVE getting in on the spur of the moment....even if it is while another client is "processing"

HappyUP!!! - the library
Why it happened - I had a moment to kill
Why it makes me happy - I like to read...but hadn't been to the library in awhile.  While it's changed, it hasn't changed that much.  I spent a lot of time in the library in my earlier years.  A few memories came back

HappyUP!!! - chipping tip from the pro
Why it happened - he was out there
Why it makes me happy - he watched me hit one chip......a pretty simple stance correction....something solid to work on is always a HappyUP!!!

JollyJottings

Morning Coffee
My mechanic
My stylist
A chipping tip from the pro
A nice breeze on a warm day

Wednesday, April 18, 2012

HappyUP!!! Day 1913


HappyUP!!! - 3 guests become 3 members
Why it happened - our meeting impressed them
Why it makes me happy - we were SOOOOOOO short handed today......but we still put on a quality show for the people that were there.  NEW members = NEW people to help

HappyUP!!! - Suhky and Edward
Why it happened - they knew they were needed today
Why it makes me happy - they were both tenative attendees today. I was so glad to see them show up to perfomr their duties

HappyUP!!! - a truck surprise
Why it happened - someone was being silly
Why it makes me happy - it was very, very cute

HappyUP!!!- good news from my brother
Why it happened - he (and friends) had few choices
Why it makes me happy - it looks like I'm going to have new playmates.....which includes my brother

HappyUP!!! - gettin em in the ground
Why it happened - I kicked butt
Why it makes me happy - I got nearly my entire HUGE vegetable garden planted....in just a few hours.  I still have a bit more work to do but it was MAJOR progress today.

Tuesday, April 17, 2012

HappyUP!!! Day 1912


HappyUP!!! - speeches
Why it happened - it's Toastmasters
Why it makes me happy - heard some great stats from Dr Don......and Sherri gave a module that I have never heard before and knocked it out of the park

HappyUP!!! - a mentoring moment
Why it happened - Toastmasters
Why it makes me happy - when a guy that is pretty darn smart comes to me for help.....well....it tells me that I have something to offer. I was glad to give him some info that he really appreciated

HappyUP!!! - finding a gift
Why it happened - I went looking
Why it makes me happy - always good to make someone else happy

HappyUP!!! - receiving a gift
Why it happened - cuz I'm so sweet?....or someone else thoughtful?...you be the judge
Why it makes me happy - I added to my flock today......a very sweet gesture

JollyJottings

Dr Don
Finding a gift
Good practice session
Time with Dennis/Bob
Speeches

Monday, April 16, 2012

HappyUP!!! Day 1911

HappyUP!!! - door installed
Why it happened - I have a great neighbor
Why it makes me happy - my old door was rotting away on my out building. My buddy is a pro, however. It is awesome to watch someone that has skills and is a craftsman. The old structure threw a curveball or two at him.....no problem.

HappyUP!!! - getting the weedeater back
Why it happened - I got the call
Why it makes me happy - this is NOT the time to be taking your equipment in for repairs. The shops are backlogged. However, mine broke down....whatcha gonna do? I was ecstactic to get it back in less than a week. Onward toward the garden!!!!

HappyUP!!! - brother getting his membership pack
Why it happened - his club has changed it's policy
Why it makes me happy - me and my bro will be spending a lot of time together out on the links if he decides to join my club.....and I think he will.

HappyUP!!! - Monday family duties
Why it happened - it's Monday
Why it makes me happy - I like to help out......and spend time with my guy.

Sunday, April 15, 2012

HappyUP!!! Day 1910

HappyUP!!! - a day at the lake
Why it happened - the weather was just too nice
Why it makes me happy - OK....not sure how happy I was WHEN I dove into that cold water....but I was glad I was the first one to be totally submersive. It gave permission to
my man that it was A-OK to do so.

HappyUP!!! - lunch on the lake
Why it happened - we made a stop on the way
Why it makes me happy - a simple setting....lovely weather....a nice BBQ sammy.....niiiiizzzzze

HappyUP!!! - club championship round 2
Why it happened - it's tourney time
Why it makes me happy - I got to play with some different people. My start was atrocious...well...the entire round was........except for four holes that were OVER THE TOP exceptional. Go figure

HappyUP!!! - hybrid bunker shot on 9
Why it happened - I have no idea
Why it makes me happy - I had about 180 into the wind....out of the sand....I had been playing ineptly...........how I hit this difficult shot so well to within 5 feet of the pin....I will never know. YET.......those are the shots that keep bringing one back to Satan's game!

JollyJottings

Lake time
Swimming
Lunch
Few Good Men
Wedge/Birdie on 4.....hybrid bunker shot/birdie 9......wedge 14......9 iron/putt/birdie 15....recovery shot 16......chip/putt 17....putt 18
Playing with some non-regulars

Saturday, April 14, 2012

HappyUP!!! Day 1909


HappyUP!!! - Club Championship stroke play
Why it happened - it's an annual thing
Why it makes me happy - great to start up the tournament season

HappyUP!!! - 2 birdies...only 3 back
Why it happened - a touch of skill
Why it makes me happy - after a debacle of a start...I kind of brought it back. Plus....I birdied 16 (THAT never happens) with a cute little 8 iron shot

HappyUP!!! - great evening
Why it happened - weekends are for that
Why it makes me happy - it just does

Friday, April 13, 2012

HappyUP!!! Day 1908


HappyUP!!! - helping a friend celebrate
Why it happened - it's a 50th birthday
Why it makes me happy - though I couldn't stay long, I think it's always good to "show up."

HappyUP!!! - sunshine before the shower
Why it happened - wacky weather
Why it makes me happy - we got a deluge.....then things broke....enough to dry the streets.....but we all knew what was coming again.......a flat out hailstorm!!!! We don't get a lot of that phenomenon here. It never gets old.

HappyUP!!! - delicious soup
Why it happened - Easter leftover
Why it makes me happy - how about some ham and split pea soup on a blustery day? Delicious

HappyUP!!! - nice errand run
Why it happened - had to get it done this morning
Why it makes me happy - I LOVE productivity....especially in these times of $4 gas. I got it all done in virtually the same parking lot.....and fast....before the storms came back.

JollyJottings

Errands
Helping friend celebrate
A great dump
Sunshine before the shower

Thursday, April 12, 2012

HappyUP!!! Day 1907


HappyUP!!! - thunder and hail...and a lot of it
Why it happened - it's weather
Why it makes me happy - I have to think this is the most severe storm we have had this year. It just didn't end. It took some breaks....but then kept coming back with a fury....the kind of rain...that you just love to watch.

HappyUP!!! - water for the garden
Why it happened - see above
Why it makes me happy - that chicken poop I applied on Monday?....yeah.....it will be well leached when I get in there and work next week

HappyUP!!! - unclogging the drainpipe safely
Why it happened - see above
Why it makes me happy - doggone it.......I was up there earlier in the year.....cleaning out those gutters.....so I wouldn't have to be "that guy"......"that guy" is the guy that is out there in the middle of the storm on a ladder freeing up the gutters. Oh well....I tried.....just glad it was a pretty simple little fix

JollyJottings

Thunder and hail
Fantasy Golf
Discoveries
Water for my soil
Unclogging that drainpipe safely

Wednesday, April 11, 2012

HappyUP!!! Day 1906

HappyUP!!! - Meeting with a colleague
Why it happened - they needed information
Why it makes me happy - I love talking with people....especially when I am sought out for any keen insights I might have. Great conversation....may even lead to an interesting project

HappyUP!!! - meeting at our club
Why it happened - long range planning
Why it makes me happy - lots of rumors circulating.....good to get the information from the horses mouth........and the prawns were delicious too!

HappyUP!!! - a friend getting a job
Why it happened - I made some connections
Why it makes me happy - who knows how it will go.....but....in these times when employment is how it is.....I was thrilled to put these two together and help land someone in a manager spot.

JollyJottings

Coffee
A special delivery
Quality morning time
Great Toastmasters meeting
Meeting up with someone needing info
Hearing about a friend getting a job
A special meeting at our club
Prawns!

Tuesday, April 10, 2012

HappyUP!!! Day 1905


HappyUP!!! - L's speech
Why it happened - Toastmasters
Why it makes me happy - L is truly a treasure in our club.....and....man...did he deliver today

HappyUP!!! - ham to go
Why it happened - leftovers
Why it makes me happy - who doesn't LOVE leftover ham?

HappyUP!!! - nice day
Why it happened - who knows....wasn't supposed to be
Why it makes me happy - it turned out FANTASTIC


Monday, April 09, 2012

HappyUP!!! Day 1904



HappyUP!!! - it's that day
Why it happened - got the mower back
Why it makes me happy - this is the day the "back 40" starts to look like something again. I love to till....and smell the dirt. The anticipation of a bountiful harvest begins. It's also the day I go and get the "special ingredient.'

------------yep......there it is

HappyUP!!! - the special ingredient
Why it happened - it's what makes the garden grow
Why it makes me happy - as I take it out and spread it around....it reminds me of certain people in my past and those that operate in my periphery.....and it makes me giggle. I like to giggle. Much like them, the material will leach into my soil....and live where they deserve.....and give me tremendously fertile soil.....right there where I want them....under my boot.

HappyUP!!! - being called upon for guidance
Why it happened - who knows?....my presence?
Why it makes me happy - this is a strong person....someone I think stronger than myself. Yet, I know that even great people need a coach........and I am humble...and honored....to have the sacred privilege of the prospect of effecting someone's life.

HappyUP!!! - trash out
Why it happened - almost didn't
Why it makes me happy - sometimes one can get distracted on trash day.....yeah....that was me today........glad I "hit the can" in time........thought I missed the pick up.

JollyJottings

Waking up
Morning coffee
Getting the trash out

Sunday, April 08, 2012

HappyUP!!! Day 1903


HappyUP!!! - making Easter special
Why it happened - a little fun effort
Why it makes me happy - it doesn't take much....it really doesn't....not even a lot of planning.... to create a memory

HappyUP!!! - grace
Why it happened - it was dinner time
Why it makes me happy - "grace"....such a great word. It has many connotations. It has many applications. I hear people talk about the type of person they want to be.....or have changed into being. The one thing....above all else......that I have learned....that we should all aspire to...
but rarely gets mentioned.............is to be someone that lives in grace. I got a great reminder of that today.

HappyUP!!! - Easter Dinner
Why it happened - it's a big deal
Why it makes me happy - if food really is love......this was a lovefest! Hard to imagine a better dinner.

HappyUP!!! - Masters Sunday
Why it happened - it's a tradition
Why it makes me happy - what a GREAT final round!!!! It could not have been more exciting. Several lead changes....things happening fast.....and a two hole playoff........and a first time Masters/major championship winner.......who is very popular.


Saturday, April 07, 2012

HappyUP!!! Day 1902


HappyUP!!! - hooking up with 2 guys
Why it happened - we all wanted to play
Why it makes me happy - me and my buddy looked like we were going to be a twosome today.....but we filled it out with a couple of other nice guys.....great players...and an enjoyable round ensued.

HappyUP!!! - birdie on 5
Why it happened - a good 9 iron
Why it makes me happy - this easy hole has been problematic as of late. The last 3 times I have played it, I have birdied it twice and lipped out for birdie the other time. Could this little stinker become MY hole?

HappyUP!!! - Moving Day
Why it happened - Saturday at Augusta
Why it makes me happy - it's all about positioning at the Masters. Today was a tremendous Saturday. It leaves many questions...but the final one......what will happen tomorrow? It could be anything.

HappyUP!!! - FABULOUS dinner
Why it happened - it seemed right
Why it makes me happy - I KNOW I am going to get some over the top grub tomorrow. The Law of Reciprocity told me I needed to make something good happen. INCREDIBLE food and company


Friday, April 06, 2012

HappyUP!!! Day 1901


HappyUP!!! - birdie on 8
Why it happened - a great 4 iron and putt
Why it makes me happy - I was 2 down with 3 to go on the front nine. Got the win on 7......and this tough shot into the win and follow up putt made us all square going into 9. Gotta love a rally

HappyUP!!! - driver off the deck on 9
Why it happened - I was in trouble
Why it makes me happy - I had to hit a 190 yard shot with about 60 degrees of cut.....there is only one club in my bag that has that potential....but I couldn't hit it full....which means the liklihood of success is greatly reduced. A TREMENDOUS shot!

HappyUP!!! - such sunshine
Why it happened - Spring
Why it makes me happy - I am so blessed to set my schedule and be able to spend time in the glorious weather with my friends

HappyUP!!! - an evening visit
Why it happened - someone was out for a walk
Why it makes me happy - GREAT nightime chatting by the fireside




Thursday, April 05, 2012

HappyUP!!! Day 1900


HappyUP!!! - lunch with my guy
Why it happened - Easter week
Why it makes me happy - so much fun and great conversation with my buddy

HappyUP!!! - sheep
Why it happened - I was alerted
Why it makes me happy - WOW!!!......a herd of sheep?......there?.....tremendous fun and entertainment

HappyUP!!! - The Masters
Why it happened - it's Spring
Why it makes me happy - it's a tradition like no other....it really is. Spring....the dogwoods...the magnolias.......and all the greenery.....which will lead to a green jacket. Riveting golf action.

HappyUP!!! - burying oneself
Why it happened - just poor behavior
Why it makes me happy - no.......this doesn't really make me happy in the grandest sense.....at all. I WISH THIS WOULD NOT HAPPEN...........but.......alas.......when someone misbehaves to my benefit.....I can't lament about it.




Wednesday, April 04, 2012

HappyUP!!! Day 1899



HappyUP!!! - shrimp cocktail
Why it happened - a guy has to eat
Why it makes me happy - a little bit of practice.....and then some delicious food!

---------oh yeah........really gooooood

HappyUP!!! - people filling in
Why it happened - Spring Break?
Why it makes me happy - we were a bit short handed today.....good to be there...and ready....but not having to jup in....and allow the members to fill the slots.....which they did....in spades

HappyUP!!! - a spit of rain
Why it happened - crazy weather
Why it makes me happy - I love anomalies. Who would have guessed it would be raining (OK...sprinkling) on this lovely Spring day....with the sun out. Yeah.....I looked for that rainbow. I didn't see it today. It was just one rogue cloud.

JollyJottings

Weather
Impromptu speech
Being called upon for advice

Tuesday, April 03, 2012

HappyUP!!! Day 1898


HappyUP!!! - seeing my nephew
Why it happened - he stops by occasionally
Why it makes me happy - always love seeing the neph

HappyUP!!! - trip to the bank
Why it happened - gotta do it on occasion
Why it makes me happy - in and out....even took care of a delayed item.......very efficient

HappyUP!!! - dinner
Why it happened - we went to the grocery
Why it makes me happy - a really fun shopping trip....................and an even better dinner!

JollyJottings

Impromptu speech
People filling in
Trip to the bank
Seeing my nephew

Monday, April 02, 2012

HappyUP!!! Day 1897


HappyUP!!! - NCAA Final
Why it happened - its a tradition
Why it makes me happy - a National Champion....no money...amateur sports....and a great game

HappyUP!!! - ChargeUP!!!
Why it happened - voltage
Why it makes me happy - figured out a little vexing situation....and....on the road again!

HappyUP!!! - helping out
Why it happened - I was called upon
Why it makes me happy - could have been a situation.....it wasn't....I was glad to get the call to check it out

JollyJottings

My charger
Running in a piece of equipment
The local hardware store
NCAA finals
Siiiiggghhh oh my

Sunday, April 01, 2012

HappyUP!!! Day 1896


HappyUP!!! - a late tee time
Why it happened - we were slow in getting a time last week
Why it makes me happy - glad that we got to play! The pace was a little slow but the weather sure was exceptional.....got a little color on the cheeks today

HappyUP!!! - an Easter invitation
Why it happened - I was thought of
Why it makes me happy - I probably won't be able to take the offer up.....but it sure was a nice piece of kindness extended to me.

HappyUP!!! - a solid round of golf
Why it happened - I'm swinging better
Why it makes me happy - with a little tweek in my chipping, I may have a shot at breaking par soon. I was also able to rally and break even with Buddy for the day.....and I pocketed a couple of bucks for being the Wolf man today!

JollyJottings

Securing next week's time
Gorgeous blue skies
A late tee time
Wedge on 1.....wedge/putt on 4.....8 iron on 5....drive/9 iron 7.....drive/8 iron 9.....4 iron on 10...chip on 11...5 iron on 12....drive/wedge 13, 14, and 15.....drive/9 iron 16....chip 17....drive/hybrid/wedge 18
Breaking even with Buddy
Winning in wolf
Easter invitation