Saturday, February 28, 2015

HappyUP!!! Day 3216



HappyUP!!! - brekko
Why it happened - I was hungry
Why it makes me happy - besides being really tasty, the company was outstanding this morning. The dudes were in rare form this morning

HappyUP!!! - Leo Buscaglia
Why it happened - channel surfing
Why it makes me happy - he has long passed but I remember watching him back in the 80's. I even read one of his book. I absolutely LOVE this guy's passion/compassion.  He's really funny as well. Borderline stand up comedian.  I had forgot about him. Maybe time to break out one of his old books

HappyUP!!! - IMPROVEMENT
Why it happened - somebody is trying
Why it makes me happy - glad to hear about hard work starting to pay off

Friday, February 27, 2015

HappyUP!!! Day 3215


HappyUP!!! - Blacklist
Why it happened - on demand
Why it makes me happy - great episode last night....glad I could catch up on it today

HappyUP!!! - KD's Hole-in-One
Why it happened - a great shot
Why it makes me happy - he was playing at an away course with my bro and a couple of our buddies. He hit the perfect shot. It was the first one of his life.  He "brought it home" and celebrated with us back at our place

HappyUP!!! - Frck
Why it happened - he golfed today
Why it makes me happy - great getting a chance to hang with him and Springer for a bit

Thursday, February 26, 2015

HappyUP!!! Day 3214


HappyUP!!! - chatting with the bro
Why it happened - I had a question
Why it makes me happy - got the info I needed.....and a lot more

HappyUP!!! - Emerson
Why it happened - I scooped it off the bookshelf
Why it makes me happy - it's been awhile since I read him. His words are like buttah!

HappyUP!!! - mow and chip
Why it happened - gorgous weather
Why it makes me happy - I had gotten away from this practice for a long time. I have more time for it now.....and it's great practice.

Wednesday, February 25, 2015

HappyUP!!! Day 3213


HappyUP!!! - turning in the paperwork
Why it happened - physical issue
Why it makes me happy - though tough, it was the right thing to do

HappyUP!!! - Home Depot
Why it happened - doing some work
Why it makes me happy - they will have what I need when I get to that point

HappyUP!!! - seeing the guys
Why it happened - had to swing by the club
Why it makes me happy - always good running into them

Tuesday, February 24, 2015

HappyUP!!! Day 3212


HappyUP!! - floor store
Why it happened - doing some shopping
Why it makes me happy - WOW!!!....so many options

HappyUP!!! - 2 great speeches
Why it happened - Toastmasters
Why it makes me happy - I honestly didn't see this level of quality coming today

HappyUP!!! - no hassle
Why it happened - good rules
Why it makes me happy - had to turn in a request at the club today....no probelemo with it

HappyUP!!! - painless install
Why it happened - I was overdue
Why it makes me happy - I put in an entirely new operating system. Yep....that can be a nail biter. Everything went well

JJ

Monday, February 23, 2015

HappyUP!!! Day 3211


HappyUP!!! - tried new therapy
Why it happened - recommended
Why it makes me happy - it was interesting....a little bit wild

HappyUP!!! - putting the agenda together
Why it happened - TM dropped the ball
Why it makes me happy - still got everything out on time

HappyUP!!! - buddy stopped by
Why it happened - in the neighborhood
Why it makes me happy - a very enjoyable conversation

Sunday, February 22, 2015

HappyUP!!! Day 3210


HappyUP!!! - great new coffee place
Why it happened - a little road trip
Why it makes me happy - pretty cool little place

HappyUP!!! - super breakfast
Why it happened - stopped by an old favorite
Why it makes me happy - this place NEVER disappoints.....especially on a nice weather day

HappyUP!!! - Oscars
Why it happened - it's our tradition
Why it makes me happy - some things were entertaining....a lot of it is silly opulence....but it's always interesting!

Saturday, February 21, 2015

HappyUP!!! Day 3209


HappyUP!!! - surviving the weather
Why it happened - just gutting it out
Why it makes me happy - it was COLD today! Glad to put this one behind us

HappyUP!!! - Gmac partnering up
Why it happened - I draw him once in awhile
Why it makes me happy - always going to be a ton of laughs....even in a bit of a loss

HappyUP!!! - bullett par 17
Why it happened - I can roll it
Why it makes me happy - saved a bit of dough!

HappyUP!!! - playing with JM
Why it happened - he is in town
Why it makes me happy - great joy to play with this guy today

JJ

Bullet 8....drive/hybrid 9....GREAT pitch 13....9 iron cut/putt/birdie 16...bullett par 17
Gmac as partner
Weather....survived the cold day
Winning the $2 roll

Friday, February 20, 2015

HappyUP!!! Day 3208


HappyUP!!! - Club Officer Training
Why it happened - we do it a couple of times a year
Why it makes me happy - this was close by.....and done ON TIME

HappyUP!!! - getting thank you
Why it happened - club officer training
Why it makes me happy - it was nice to be thanked long afterward for my input

HappyUP!!! - setting up the weekend
Why it happened - planning
Why it makes me happy - lot of great stuff on the docket!

Thursday, February 19, 2015

HappyUP!!! Day 3207


HappyUP!! - all good at the Vet
Why it happened - pets
Why it makes me happy - good that there were no surprises

HappyUP!!! - chat with the bro
Why it happened - I had some questions
Why it makes me happy - great to touch base and get info

HappyUP!!! - Phil S
Why it happened - I shot him a text
Why it makes me happy - my buddy is living in some BRUTAL weather. Sounds like he is used to it......no idea how that is possible.....but he digs it!


Wednesday, February 18, 2015

HappyUP!!! Day 3206


HappyUP!!! - getting big win
Why it happened - mostly my partner
Why it makes me happy - who doesn't love a big win?

HappyUP!!! - running into JM and others
Why it happened - the club
Why it makes me happy - haven't seen this guy in forever

HappyUP!!! - huge bunker shots and putts on 18
Why it happened - scramblers
Why it makes me happy - GREAT FINISH!!!

HappyUP!!! - partner birdies on the bookends
Why it happened - he's good
Why it makes me happy - all contributed to the big win

JJ

Getting to evaluate
Birdie on 1...drive/hybrid 3....drive/8 iron 4.....pitch/putt 5....7 iron 6....hybrid 7....hybrid/double greenie 8....putt 9.....wedge into the JAR/ birdie 10.....8 iron reovery/wedge recovery/putt/salvaging a mess 11....good break 13/5 iron/wedge/putt.....drive/wedge/putt 15....wedge recovery/HUGE putt 16....HUGE putt 17....bunker shot/putts 18

Getting big win

Partner birdieng the bookents and taking over partner of the year
Sun finally coming out
Getting great advice regarding coaching a frined
Hooking up for Kaseberg
WINNING BIG with Gary


Tuesday, February 17, 2015

HappyUP!!! Day 3205


HappyUP!!! - finishing speech
Why it happened - we needed a fill in
Why it makes me happy - great to get something done that made sense

HappyUP!!! - winning
Why it happened - I was solid
Why it makes me happy - looks like I'll be heading on to the next level of competition

HappyUP!!! - finding a part on-line
Why it happened - I searched
Why it makes me sense - WAAAAAAAY better option than buying a new unit!




Monday, February 16, 2015

HappyUP!!! Day 3204


HappyUP!!! - recovery wedge 16
Why it happened - I have skills
Why it makes me happy - THAT was one unlikely....and much needed par

HappyUP!!! - a nice walk
Why it happened - needed to stretch the legs
Why it makes me happy - everything felt pretty good

HappyUP!!! - great day at the course
Why it happened - President's Day
Why it makes me happy - got an extra round in


JJ

Drive 1....drive/pitch 2....drive/hybrid/putt 3...recovery 4 iron/wedge 4....2 putt 5.....recovery shot 6...putt 7....flop shot/putt 8....drive/7 iron 9....drive 10....drive/5 iron 11...chip/putt 12....great 6 iron 13....hybrid/9 iron 14...bunker shot 15....recovery wedge 16....flop shot 17....drive/wedge 18


A nice walk

Weather

Sunday, February 15, 2015

HappyUP!!! Day 3203


HappyUP!!! - SNL 40 yr
Why it happened - an institution
Why it makes me funny - THAT was a great accumulation of history

HappyUP!!! - some interesting news
Why it happened - people have that
Why it makes me happy - this was very good to hear

HappyUP!!! - running errands
Why it happened - took the day off
Why it makes me happy - got a lot of things done today....and smoothly


Saturday, February 14, 2015

HappyUP!!! Day 3202


HappyUP!!! - bunker shot on 18
Why it happened - skills
Why it makes me happy - we NEEDED that sandie on 18

HappyUP!!! - partner putt on 18
Why it happened - skills
Why it makes me happy - his bunker shot wasn't as good.....but that putt of his was a DREAM! Two sandies on the last hole......created the big W!!!

HappyUP!!! - weather
Why it happened - it's Cali
Why it makes me happy - today?..........just stunning! That is all one can say about it....and it is something that must always be appreciated


Friday, February 13, 2015

HappyUP!!! Day 3201


HappyUP!!! - birdie birdie start
Why it happened - nice shots...great putts
Why it makes me happy - THAT is a RARE start....and about as good as you can

HappyUP!!! - getting a definition
Why it happened - playing with da judge
Why it makes me happy - I could have looked it up...but I had the expert with me. We had lots of fun with that word.

HappyUP!!! - playing/riding/partering with Buddy
Why it happened - he came up in the rotation
Why it makes me happy - first time out partnering this year.....we battled valiantly.....and had a great match

Thursday, February 12, 2015

HappyUP!!! Day 3200


HappyUP!!! - granite store
Why it happened - doing some spiffin up
Why it makes me happy - what GREAT help I received from the fabricator

HappyUP!!! - putting an old tune back together
Why it happened - I was thinking
Why it makes me happy - it's a nurturing kind of thing

HappyUP!!! - getting a volunteer for some help
Why it happened - I put it out there
Why it makes me happy - oh....I sooooo need this help
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

Wednesday, February 11, 2015

HappyUP!!! Day 3199


HappyUP!!! - bunker shot 8
Why it happened - skills
Why it makes me happy - I wasn't happy to find my ball plugged on that upslope. Kind of an impossible shot...but....I have a bit of experience....blasted it out to gimmie range!

HappyUP!!! - putt on 6
Why it happened - got a good read...and a good stroke
Why it makes me happy - I honored my partner who is a GREAT reader of greens

HappyUP!!! - speech
Why it happened - Toastmasters
Why it makes me happy - won speaker of the day with a speech that was REALLY well received!

Tuesday, February 10, 2015

HappyUP!!! Day 3198


HappyUP!!! - Jess showed up
Why it happened - she is filling in
Why it makes me happy - saved me a trip....and time...and...well...confusion avoided

HappyUP!!! - C at Toastmasters
Why it happened - Toastmasters
Why it makes me happy - SOOOOO much growth!!! It's why I keep showing up and opening that door every Tuesday morning

HappyUP!!! - knocking down a tree
Why it happened - neighbor
Why it makes me happy - met a new friend....and we got the job done in no time

Monday, February 09, 2015

HappyUP!!! Day 3196


HappyUP!!! - workman showing up on time
Why it happened - he's good
Why it makes me happy - you know what it's like to wait....I didn't have to

HappyUP!!! - fantastic tab for the guitar
Why it happened - my teacher
Why it makes me happy - I'll get this tune right....it's already waaaaaay better than what I had going on

HappyUP!!! - a spit of rain
Why it happened - leftovers
Why it makes me happy - we sooooo need the rain....none is in sight...it was bittersweet to kiss the end of the recent storm


Sunday, February 08, 2015

HappyUP!!! Day 3195


HappyUP!!! - computer connection
Why it happened - I made a switch
Why it makes me happy - thought I would need to hire someone in. Went old school. Problem solved...amazing speed that I am not used to

HappyUP!!! - great brekko
Why it happened - invitation
Why it makes me happy - WOW!!!....what a meal!!!

HappyUP!!! - AWESOME RAIN
Why it happened - weather
Why it makes me happy - I LOVE looking out my window....and not being able to see across the street. Besides the fact we need it so much, I just love it when that happens!

Saturday, February 07, 2015

HappyUP!!! Day 3194


HappyUP!!! - lasagna
Why it happened - cooking time
Why it makes me happy - come on....it's LASAGNA!!!

HappyUP!!! - nice day to take a walk....rather than golf
Why it happened - evened up the guys
Why it makes me happy - it turned out to be an "OK" day to play....but I was good with a concentrated therapy walk

HappyUP!!! - sushi
Why it happened - I got an invite
Why it makes me happy - I LOVE...LOVE...LOVE Sushi....but hadn't had it in awhile! Sooooo good!

Friday, February 06, 2015

HappyUP!!! Day 3193


HappyUP!!! - storm arrival
Why it happened - weather
Why it makes me happy - FINALLY...the weather peeps got it right

HappyUP!!! - chat with insurance company
Why it happened - I made the call
Why it makes me happy - I gave them the second chance....let's see if they deliver. I went above and beyond which makes me happy

HappyUP!!! - hooking up with refinish guy
Why it happened - a referral
Why it makes me happy - the project moves forward!

Thursday, February 05, 2015

HappyUP!!! Day 3192


HappyUP!!! - feeling great
Why it happened - treatment on Tues
Why it makes me happy - HOPE!!! Hope is a great thing

HappyUP!!! - yardwork
Why it happened - impending storm
Why it makes me happy - got it done...bring on the rain

HappyUP!!! - great walk
Why it happened - feeling great
Why it makes me happy - man, I totally appreciated being able to do this

Wednesday, February 04, 2015

HappyUP!!! Day 3191


HappyUP!!! - taking a break
Why it happened - made a decision on my schedule
Why it makes me happy - I NEEDED that time I freed up today

HappyUP!!! - new swing working
Why it happened - went old school
Why it makes me happy - I was struggling....not today

HappyUP!!! - birdie on one....and a birdie look on 18
Why it happened - skills
Why it makes me happy - great to start and end on a great note

JJ

Wedge/putt/birdie 1...wedge/gimmie par 3...hybrid/wedge 4....8 iron choice 6....drive 7...hybrid/greenie 8...pitch/putt 9....drive/hybrid/wedge/pargo 10....7 iron recovery 11...play out of hazard 13...hybrid/wedge/putt/birdie 14....drive/wedge/putt/birdie 15....up and down 16....6 iron 17....5 iron/nice break 18
Getting the win

Tuesday, February 03, 2015

HappyUP!!!Day 3190


HappyUP!!! - fabulous treatment
Why it happened - I'm searching
Why it makes me happy - trying to keep things non-evasive

HappyUP!!! - my hygenist
Why it happened - I do that
Why it makes me happy - I actually enjoy going to the dentist office....I do it more frequently than others....and....it's worth it

HappyUP!!! - time with bro and nephew
Why it happened - a little house project
Why it makes me happy - I'm not the idiot that I thought I was.....I invited other into my idiocity...and...yeah...they are members!

Monday, February 02, 2015

HappyUP!!! Day 3189


HappyUP!!! - getting the advice
Why it happened - visit to the orthopedist
Why it makes me happy - great to KNOW what is going on

HappyUP!!! - getting a quick appointment
Why it happened - I got on the phone
Why it makes me happy - looking forward to the morning

HappyUP!!! - weight loss
Why it happened - a little attention
Why it makes me happy - who doesn't like dropping a few?

Sunday, February 01, 2015

HappyUP!!! Day 3188


HappyUP!!!- Super Bowl
Why it happened - it's what we do
Why it makes me happy - didn't give a darn about the teams....swore I would not watch....but could not keep myself away

HappyUP!!! - fun betting with the nephew
Why it happened - see above
Why it makes me happy - yeah, I was the big loser today....but those crazy and constant side bets we had going on made the game that much more interesting

HappyUP!!! - what a finish!!!
Why it happened - bad play calling?
Why it makes me happy - if I had one team that I wanted to win, the one that did....did!!!

JJ

Super Bowl
Betting with nephew
What a finish
Blacklist
Weather
Hitting a few balls