Thursday, April 30, 2015

HappyUP!!! Day 3278


HappyUP!!! - great drive
Why it happened - I was a passenger
Why it makes me happy - nice easy commute to the destination

HappyUP!!! - birdie on 17
Why it happened - 4 really nice shots
Why it makes me happy - foreign course....kinda figured out this funky hole on the fly....probably got myself a little too close for comfort....but made the adjustment and the birdie

HappyUP!!! - sand dabs
Why it happened - the restaraunt offered them
Why it makes me happy - not the best I have ever had....but pretty darn good...and hadn't had these puppies in forever

HappyUP!!! - a little assistance
Why it happened - a little accident
Why it makes me happy - did a little "extra miling" for a comrade in need....I am sure he appreciates it.....it doesn't matter if he does or doesn't....I just know that, if I was in his situation....it is the kind of help that I would want.

Wednesday, April 29, 2015

HappyUP!!! Day 3277


HappyUP!!! - Wah
Why it happened - I extended the invitation
Why it makes me happy - love golfing with Wah!

HappyUP!!! - printer fix
Why it happened - I wish I could tell you
Why it makes me happy - I did a whole lot of McGyvering....nothing seemed to work....until something did. I wish I could pinpoint it....but....because I can't.....just thrilled to get back on line

HappyUP!!! - doing some research...getting it right
Why it happened - I made some calls
Why it makes me happy -- OK....now I know EXACTLY what to do.....it will be easy for everyone

HappyUP!!! - day care
Why it happened - I needed some help
Why it makes me happy - it's great to be able to have someone help out with something that makes things much easier for me....and....it's a win win for my helper

HappyUP!!! Day 3276


HappyUP!!! - near ace
Why it happened - perfect shot
Why it makes me happy - I NAILED this one on the button. It landed two feet short left of the pin and ended up 2 inches dead even to the right of the pin. That ball had to go up to the edge of the cup, take a look, and say, "I don't like falling."

HappyUP!!! - coffee
Why it happened - it is on the schedule
Why it makes me happy - great chat today

HappyUP!!! - hitting balls
Why it happened - I do that on occasion
Why it makes me happy - found a little something in the session

Tuesday, April 28, 2015

HappyUP!!! Day 3275



HappyUP!!! - 3 speeches
Why it happened - members are into it
Why it makes me happy - THAT was a  jam packed and fulfilling meeting! Great product

HappyUP!!! - birdie on 4
Why it happened - a good drive and 3 wood
Why it makes me happy - I haven't put it on 4 in two for awhile. I was staring down a 15 foot eagle putt. Nice to walk away with the kick in, stress-free birdie

HappyUP!!! - haircut
Why it happened - my person got me in
Why it makes me happy - didn't think I was going to get in on time.

HappyUP!!! - being able to give some help
Why it happened - kinda a long term plan
Why it makes me happy - it's a highlight of a life's work

Monday, April 27, 2015

HappyUP!!! Day 3274



HappyUP!!! - new kix
Why it happened - overdue
Why it makes me happy - got a little something coming up.  Current shoes are just unacceptable.  These puppies are lookin good in da hood

HappyUP!!! - estimate
Why it happened - company was Johnny on the Spot
Why it makes me happy - I know what I need to know.  Going to go crunch some numbers. This might actually work out

HappyUP!!! - lawn visit
Why it happened - I have established a landmark
Why it makes me happy - great to have such fun with my visitors

Sunday, April 26, 2015

HappyUP!!! Day 3273



HappyUP!!! - "Craven"
Why it happened - I had a recollection
Why it makes me happy - it was THEE winning word....kinda pulled out of nowhere...NICE!

HappyUP!!! - Gardening
Why it happened - had to
Why it makes me happy - pretty much "all in" for the year now unless I get  a wild hair. Time to watch em grow......and water...and pick the weeds...and...etc.  Hey...good to be out of the dirt for this year

HappyUP!!! - hitting balls
Why it happened - I am working on it
Why it makes me happy - I am on the verge of some good things happening....just got to put in a little time to allow them to flourish.  Great to help out a buddy of mine who asked for a little assistance

Saturday, April 25, 2015

HappyUP!!! Day 3272


HappyUP!!! - Brekko
Why it happened - hungry
Why it makes me happy - hadn't thrown that little French Toast sandwich together at the club in awhile. It was EXACTLY what I needed

HappyUP!!! - NO RAIN
Why it happened - fickle nature
Why it makes me happy - yep.....I want the rain.  And...we were supposed to get a spit of it this morning.  It wouldn't have helped our situation out much....and would have spoiled my outside plans. Glad we skirted this one

HappyUP!!! - cut wedge into 15
Why it happened - uh....skillz?
Why it makes me happy - I didn't know I still had this cute little shot in the bag still. This was a gem!

Friday, April 24, 2015

HappyUP!!! Day 3271


HappyUP!!! - Out of Bounds
Why it happened - my buddy was picking it there
Why it makes me happy - glad to go out for a few minutes and give a little support

HappyUP!!! - RAIN
Why it happened - who knows why...it's a rarity
Why it makes me happy - we'll thake that gratuitous inch....even if it's nothing more than to remind us what it smells like

HappyUP!!! - 8 iron into 18
Why it happened - put a good move on this one
Why it makes me happy - hey....it was 18.....and when that shot was hit....it pretty much sealed the deal for the day

Thursday, April 23, 2015

HappyUP!!! Day 3270



HappyUP!!! - Giants sweep
Why it happened - it's the Dodgers?
Why it makes me happy - it's the Dodgers

HappyUP!!! - A surprise shower
Why it happened - capricious
Why it makes me happy - any time we get any rain......and....despite this being nothing....is a welcome event

HappyUP!!! - Blizzard
Why it happened - sweet tooth
Why it makes me happy -- I haven't had one of these in well over a year....maybe two. Man...did that little puppy hit the mark for a happy tummy!

HappyUP!!! - Ace Hardware
Why it happened - needed a little something
Why it makes me happy - and....as usual....they had it. They always do!

Wednesday, April 22, 2015

HappyUP!!! Day 3269



HappyUP!!! - driver info and options
Why it happened - I asked
Why it makes me happy - the pro shop did a great job in giving me everything I need

HappyUP!!! - a big win
Why it happened - my partner, Vitamin K
Why it makes me happy - I'm up for the year now!!! Outside!!!

HappyUP!!! - Giants WIN AGAIN
Why it happened - Joe Panik delivered
Why it makes me happy - it's a winning streak....2 games!....and....against the Dodgers. It makes it that much sweeter. Possible sweep?

HappyUP!!! - project went great
Why it happened - a little consciousness
Why it makes me happy - this new adventure was not without a boo boo or two. All in all, it went as well as it could. I was impressed by the product.  I was impressed with the performance of my tool.

HappyUP!!! - even par through 4
Why it happened - some good driving, pitching, wedging, and putting
Why it makes me happy - I'm usually happy if I can get to this place at 1 over....even 2 over is kinda OK.  I was off to a great start. I'll get it all put together soon

Tuesday, April 21, 2015

HappyUP!!! Day 3268



HappyUP!!! - Giants WIN
Why it happened - great defense and some bats
Why it makes me happy -

HappyUP!!! - new head
Why it happened - parts place had it
Why it makes me happy - great to get this done in person. Tried doing it on-line but it was the wrong thing

HappyUP!!! - 3 weeks of new habit
Why it happened - a change was needed
Why it makes me happy - "they" say it takes 3 weeks to establish a new habit. According to my studies, I find that to be untrue.  3 weeks IS, however, an excellent base to build upon!

HappyUP!!! - new member
Why it happened - person liked our product
Why it makes me happy - more growth.....awesome

Monday, April 20, 2015

HappyUP!!! Day 3267



HappyUP!!! - neighbor landscape
Why it happened - they are making progress
Why it makes me happy - what a dramatic difference!!!

HappyUP!!! - allowed cuts in line
Why it happened - I asked
Why it makes me happy - I don't usually do this. This establishment has very slow lines....and no express lanes. I had one item.  The guy I asked was extremely cordial

HappyUP!!! - helping out another's effort
Why it happened - I was asked
Why it makes me happy - easy to help....just honored to be asked


Sunday, April 19, 2015

HappyUP!!! Day 3266



HappyUP!!! - weight
Why it happened - been keeping an eye out
Why it makes me happy - just keeping up the progress. Another winning week

HappyUP!!! - a house guest
Why it happened - did a favor
Why it makes me happy - what a nice time today

HappyUP!!! - change of venue
Why it happened - I mentioned something
Why it makes me happy - this is going to save me 9 hours in a car in one day

HappyUP!!! - entering a tourney
Why it happened - schedule freed up
Why it makes me happy - this is going to be a fun and something to look forward to

Saturday, April 18, 2015

HappyUP!!! Day 3265


HappyUP!!! - Giants WIN!!!
Why it happened - ring ceremony?
Why it makes me happy - 8 games is a long enough losing streak. Glad the G-men got it out of the way early in the season. Everyone will suffer a slump.  Hopefully, we are done with it

HappyUP!!! - back to back birdies
Why it happened - wedges and putts
Why it makes me happy - I hadn't been contributing much until then. Glad to chip in to the team

HappyUP!!! - tournament day
Why it happened - we do this one once a year
Why it makes me happy - we didn't qualify but we got to play with some nice guys we don't usually play with.  A great day

JJ
Hybrid/putt 1...drive/hybrid/wedge 4...6 iron 6...drive/pitch/putt 7...drive 9...drive 10...wedge 11...putt 12...putt 13....wedge/putt/birdie 14....wedge/putt/birdie 15...putt 17....drive/hybrid/7 iron/putt 18

Tournament day
New plans for end of month
Giants Wing

Friday, April 17, 2015

HappyUP!!! Day 3264


HappyUP!!! - chicken stew
Why it happened - a little creation
Why it makes me happy - made it last night....let it marinade in the fridge overnight....DELICIOUS!!! A great new recipe for chicken

HappyUP!!! - birdie 16
Why it happened - good wedge...better putt
Why it makes me happy- it was just the pick-me-up we needed

HappyUP!!! - Cargo Tie
Why it happened - saw this the other day
Why it makes me happy - a great solution for an occasional persnickety problem

JJ

Crocs
Cargo Ties
Key solution
Wedge/par 3...wedge 4...2 putt 5....hybrid 6....pitch/putt 12....drive/9 iron 13...3 wood 14...3 wood 15...wedge/putt/birdie 16
Chicken stew

Thursday, April 16, 2015

HappyUP!!! Day 3263


HappyUP!!! - Super HappyUP!!!! Day
Why it happened - I'm on a roll
Why it makes me happy - a lot of productivity. I can't wait to dig in and get some more things done!

HappyUP!!! - faucets replaced
Why it happened - they weren't working properly
Why it makes me happy - when you get out the pipe wrench....and go get parts....and turn off your water....stuff can go wrong. Not today!!!....and I appreciated it

HappyUP!!! - new hoses
Why it happened - it was time
Why it makes me happy - I am sure they will kink in time. But, for now, they work perfectly. I LOVE that

HappyUP!!! - Tools
Why it happened - I did some digging
Why it makes me happy - I found some tools that belonged to my dad that I was unaware of. I also pulled out some little used one's of my own...as well as some new one. Soooo many great discoveries.

JJ

HedgeHog
Glue Gun
Pipe Wrench
2 Faucets changed out
Green Acres
Orange Crush
Router
Impact Driver and Drill
Re-seeding
Idea to move raised bed
Grinding wheel
Re-tooling idea
Hassle free returns

Wednesday, April 15, 2015

HappyUP!!! Day 3262


HappyUP!!! - water consumption
Why it happened - I was thirsty
Why it makes me happy -I have been trying to up the H2O intake. Did a great job of it today

HappyUP!!! - helping neighbor
Why it happened - I was mindful
Why it makes me happy - she didn't have the right tool for the job. Glad I noticed and jumped in

HappyUP!!! - blower
Why it happened - I was doing some cleaning out
Why it makes me happy - I found a handy tool......that I forgot that I even had...and it does a GREAT job!!!

JJ

Weedeater and part order
Garden taking shape
Duffy 1st homer
New raised bed
Mulch

Tuesday, April 14, 2015

HappyUP!!! Day 3261


HappyUP!!! - a new member
Why it happened - she liked what we were selling
Why it makes me happy - love new members. A lady joining us keeps up our balance....and a Dr, no less

HappyUP!!! - a guest
Why it happened - saw us on internet
Why it makes me happy - another new member to be......no question we will get a new application next week

HappyUP!!! - errand run
Why it happened - had to do it
Why it makes me happy - I had a different outlook toward errands today.  I did some great routing. I had some foresight into things that were a bit out in the distance timeless....but got them done while in the area

HappyUP!!! - Boxter wash
Why it happened - she needed it
Why it makes me happy - car wash was on my way....in and out



JJ

3 speeches
A guest
A new member
Washing the Boxter
Errands run...jamwhamalam
Tomatoes In
Digging a ditch
Ordering paint

Monday, April 13, 2015

HappyUP!!! Day 3260


HappyUP!!! - Giants come home
Why it happened - it was time
Why it makes me happy - great home opener celebration

HappyUP!!! - joke file
Why it happened - I am jokemaster tomorrow
Why it makes me happy - I got a lot of laughs going through my archives

HappyUP!!! - renewing member
Why it happened - I sent out the message
Why it makes me happy - thought this member might leave...too busy. He is young and Toastmasters will really help him

JJ
War of Art
Edger order

Sunday, April 12, 2015

HappyUP!!! Day 3259


HappyUP!!! - the Masters
Why it happened - it's a tradition like no other
Why it makes me happy - I just LIVE for this tournament. It's so beautiful. My favorite sporting day of the year

HappyUP!!! - health improvement
Why it happened - I've been watching it
Why it makes me happy -lost a little weight this week. C'mon!!!...you know that is a HappyUP!!!

HappyUP!!! - new use for tool
Why it happened - I was thinking
Why it makes me happy -what a GREAT way to vacuum the stairs!!! Easy and Fast!!!...just how I like it

Saturday, April 11, 2015

HappyUP!!! Day 3258


HappyUP!!! - rototilling
Why it happened - it's that time of year
Why it makes me happy - so glad my dirt grinder is back in business

HappyUP!!! - recovery 7 iron 16
Why it happened -  skills
Why it makes me happy - glad to pull this little piece of magic off

HappyUP!!! - visitor
Why it happened - people visit
Why it makes me happy - what an unexpected surprise!!!....and a great visit

Friday, April 10, 2015

HappyUP!!! Day 3257


HappyUP!!! - steak
Why it happened - I was due
Why it makes me happy - I don't have it very often...which makes it all the better

HappyUP!!! - knee move
Why it happened - I was watching some replays
Why it makes me happy - I think this is going to help

HappyUP!!! - top down
Why it happened - weather
Why it makes me happy - just love convertible weather

HappyUP!!! - driver decision
Why it happened - test worked out
Why it makes me happy - this switch in equipment should help the game


JJ

Thursday, April 09, 2015

HappyUP!!! Day 3256


HappyUP!!! - Butch
Why it happened - I rang him up
Why it makes me happy - it's not often you need a guy in the door business....but...when you do.... it's great to have just the guy to call. Glad to hear he is doing so well

HappyUP!!! - glue job
Why it happened - I am a bit handy
Why it makes me happy - great to put this beast back together. It worked!!!

HappyUP!!!! - seeing the nephew
Why it happened - he pops in on occasion
Why it makes me happy - always a nice little visit

JJ
Weedeating
Driver test
New drill

Wednesday, April 08, 2015

HappyUP!!! Day 3255

HappyUP!!! - winning big
Why it happened - played OK
Why it makes me happy - I'm on a roll since coming back. Love Winning!

HappyUP!!! - Hunter joining us
Why it happened - he was friend of my partner
Why it makes me happy - LOVE meeting a new guy....especially one as nice as him

HappyUP!!! - birdie 5
Why it happened - great shot and putt
Why it makes me happy - I am really appreciating anything good going on with the golf game right now

JJ

Pastrami n Cheese

Tuesday, April 07, 2015

HappyUP!!! Day 3254


HappyUP!!! - Storm Drain cleaning
Why it happened - it was flooding
Why it makes me happy - it wasn't on my corner. It was raining. I didn't have to do it. The neighbor I did it for didn't even realized that I had done it.....and that is soooooooo OK.  A little community service even if it was a bit inclement

HappyUP!!! - guest
Why it happened - she was invited
Why it makes me happy - another new member on the way

HappyUP!!! - return of some missing members
Why it happened - our charm
Why it makes me happy - GREAT to see the return of these two...welcome back!!!

Monday, April 06, 2015

HappyUP!!! Day 3253


HappyUP!!! - NCAA Finals
Why it happened - tradition
Why it makes me happy - dang!!! I was for the Badgers....but at least we got a great game

HappyUP!!! - Gigantics
Why it happened - it's BASEBALL season again
Why it makes me happy - MadBum picked up right where he left off....and we start with the W

HappyUP!!! - new tools
Why it happened - helpful people
Why it makes me happy - life is going to get a WHOLE lot less frustrating when I do a few projects/chores that are overdue.

Sunday, April 05, 2015

HappyUP!!! Day 3252


HappyUP!!! - Cable Out
Why it happened - who knows
Why it makes me happy - no TV...no Internet......I found better things to do. Eye opener there

HappyUP!!! - LOOOONG Walk
Why it happened - weather cleared
Why it makes me happy - this is the farthest I have gone in awhile....and I didn't think I would be able to get much in at all

HappyUP!!! - smart phone
Why it happened - cable out
Why it makes me happy - while good to have a day off from the technology of the cable, a guy can't just go cold turkey while here in town, right?  Actually, just happy to have the backup in case of an emergency

Saturday, April 04, 2015

HappyUP!!! Day 3251


HappyUP!!! - Kentucky/Wisconsin
Why it happened - tourney time
Why it makes me happy - what a game! An instant classic! Love me some Badgers!!!

HappyUP!!! - recovery 7 iron 16
Why it happened - I get some practice at it
Why it makes me happy - it's one of the more challenging shots at the club....and I'm probably as good or better than most at it....still.....when it actually found the green....THAT was overachievement

HappyUP!!! - invitation for four ball
Why it happened - tourney coming up
Why it makes me happy - it would be great to qualify...love the dudes I am playing with

Friday, April 03, 2015

HappyUP!!! Day 3250


HappyUP!!! - Winning with Rick
Why it happened - mostly him
Why it makes me happy - I lost a lot with him last year. Good to get him in the win column

HappyUP!!! - birdie on 15
Why it happened - great drive...decent wedge...great putt
Why it makes me happy - the rest of the day, to that point, had been a train wreck.  Super happy to make a contribution

HappyUP!!! - good to be back
Why it happened - healthy again
Why it makes me happy - just nice to be back at "the office"

Thursday, April 02, 2015

HappyUP!!! Day 3249


HappyUP!!! - late walk
Why it happened - wind died
Why it makes me happy - didn't feel like it....but did it anyway...and felt better for it

HappyUP!!! - hitting in the wind
Why it happened - had to
Why it makes me happy - once again....I didn't feel like it.  I really hitting balls when it's windy but I have to get some reps in

HappyUP!!! - clean up
Why it happened - good day for it
Why it makes me happy - ahhhhh....a little chaos cleaned up....peace

Wednesday, April 01, 2015

HappyUP!!! Day 3248


HappyUP!!! - rototiller fix
Why it happened - closer inspection
Why it makes me happy - glad I was able to do this myself....otherwise, my tiller would have missed tilling season

HappyUP!!! - Winning at Words
Why it happened - who knows
Why it makes me happy - I was on a 3 game winning streak.....then I dropped 7 in a row!!! Good to get back into the win column

HappyUP!!! - trying a new driver
Why it happened - had to face the music
Why it makes me happy - not generating the clubhead speed I once did.....nice to know I have a little option that may get me back to straight and hitting it a bit farther

HappyUP!!! - No April Fools
Why it happened - who knows
Why it makes me happy - I really dislike practical jokes....I don't play them and I love it when the favor is returned

JJ
Trying a new driver
Good advice for the above
Taking the morning off
Winning at Words
Great walk
Fixing the rototiller