Friday, March 31, 2017

HappyUP!!! Day 4002


HappyUP!!! - great score in the wind
Why it happened - made some good passes today
Why it makes me happy - it's always great to play well....but...in those conditions...it's just more gratifying

HappyUP!!! - sushi
Why it happened - I got a call
Why it makes me happy - delicious...delicious...delicious...I MUST do sushi more often

HappyUP!!! -fabulous company
Why it happened - I got a call
Why it makes me happy - what a lovely night out!

Thursday, March 30, 2017

HappyUP!!! Day 4001


HappyUP!!! - Rolling Stones Documentary
Why it happened - I had some time
Why it makes me happy - a lot of interesting info re: a band of my time

HappyUP!!! - U Conn Women Losing
Why it happened - it was time
Why it makes me happy - the streak went long enough....time for some new blood

HappyUP!!! - Rice Cooker chicken
Why it happened - tried something new
Why it makes me happy -easy and delicious.....what's not to like?

Wednesday, March 29, 2017

HappyUP!!! Day 4000


HappyUP!!! - a very personal talk
Why it happened - I needed it
Why it makes me happy - great to have such a dear friend

HappyUP!!! - Jack liking the game
Why it happened - he joined us today
Why it makes me happy - he regaled in how he wishes his group would play our game

HappyUP!!! - punch shot into 18
Why it happened - skills
Why it makes me happy - that led to a GREAT par


Tuesday, March 28, 2017

HappyUP!!! Day 3999


HappyUP!!! - 2 guests
Why it happened - we attract
Why it makes me happy - they come....they join...I know it will happen

HappyUP!!! - Mel's with paperwork
Why it happened - he asked for it
Why it makes me happy - glad to check this off the list

HappyUP!!! - finding shears
Why it happened - I was looking
Why it makes me happy - I am back to work!

Monday, March 27, 2017

HappyUP!!! Day 3998

HappyUP!!! - Oregon Ducks buy-in
Why it happened -it's March Madness
Why it makes me happy - a buddy let me in on some side action. I have a horse in the game

HappyUP!!! - prom news
Why it happened - I got an update
Why it makes me happy - what a cute little couple

HappyUP!!! - getting rid of the cart
Why it happened - bro found someone
Why it makes me happy - good that our work went to good use

Sunday, March 26, 2017

HappyUP!!! Day 3997

HappyUP!!! - A young man had fun last night
Why it happened - exchanged some texts
Why it makes me happy - glad that this special time was special for him

HappyUP!!! - a side bet
Why it happened - a friend is silly
Why it makes me happy - I just got my NCAA bracket subsidized!

HappyUP!!! - no golf
Why it happened - wet...cold
Why it makes me happy - nice to hang out at the home on this day


Saturday, March 25, 2017

HappyUP!!! Day 3996

HappyUP!!! - birdie on 6
Why it happened - great 9 iron and putt
Why it makes me happy - not making a lot of birdies lately...good to knock this down

HappyUP!!! - bullet on 18
Why it happened - I hit a super putt
Why it makes me happy - made a little money going away on that one...nothing like coming through in the clutch

HappyUP!!! - better ball striking
Why it happened - made a little change
Why it makes me happy - ball striking not my specialty...quality shots today

Friday, March 24, 2017

HappyUP!!! Day 3995

HappyUP!!! - Yuba City trip
Why it happened - my bro called me
Why it makes me happy - great to get some windshield time with my brother

HappyUP!!! - things worked out GREAT
Why it happened - who knows
Why it makes me happy - this caper had all the markings of "a three hour cruise"....but we got it done with little damage

HappyUP!!! - Area Contest
Why it happened - it's Toastmasters
Why it makes me happy - we sent both of our contestants through to the next level!!!

Thursday, March 23, 2017

HappyUP!!! Day 3994

HappyUP!!! - Birdie on 1
Why it happened - a great wedge
Why it makes me happy - LOVE a fast start

HappyUP!!! - John K
Why it happened - I ran into him
Why it makes me happy - great to get some input to the greens committee. Now, I know they won't do anything...but at least I had some input

HappyUP!!! - Tupp/Klogg
Why it happened - golf time
Why it makes me happy - really great group today

Wednesday, March 22, 2017

HappyUP!!! Day 3993

HappyUP!!! - No golf
Why it happened - just too wet
Why it makes me happy - I could use the day off

HappyUP!!! - sending a letter
Why it happened - I had a thought
Why it makes me happy - I don't do a lot of hand written notes...this one will be very well received

HappyUP!!! - catching up on paperwork
Why it happened - I was home
Why it makes me happy - felt great to get the desk cleaned off

Tuesday, March 21, 2017

HappyUP!!! Day 3992


HappyUP!!! - Parking Spot
Why it happened - got lucky
Why it makes me happy - I'm not one that needs "up front"...but today was a tight place...with a lot of rain. I dug getting one up front

HappyUP!!! -  Haircut
Why it happened - I do that
Why it makes me happy - great catching up with my stylist...and I look fantastic

HappyUP!!! - Intense Rain
Why it happened - weather
Why it makes me happy - I don't care how much we get...when it comes down like this...I just dig it

HappyUP!!! - fabulous call
Why it happened - I was thought of
Why it makes me happy- hmmmm....fun ahead!

Monday, March 20, 2017

HappyUP!!! Day 3991


HappyUP!!! - Sac State tournament
Why it happened - our club hosts it
Why it makes me happy - it was great watching the gals take on our tract. It proved to be a worthy test

HappyUP!!! - sandwich 
Why it happened - I was following the tournament
Why it makes me happy - I got hungry. The club was closed today due to the above tournament. BUT...they had sandwiches available to the public....and I WAS HUNGRY!!!

HappyUP!!! - Spending time with members
Why it happened - see above
Why it makes me happy - we have peeps...cliques...we hang out with at the club. I got to spend some time with people outside my inner circle. Just great peeps at our club

Sunday, March 19, 2017

HappyUP!!! Day 3990


HappyUP!!! - Kansas win
Why it happened -its the NCAA
Why it makes me happy - got a nice little side bet win on that one

HappyUP!!! - lots of short game magic
Why it happened - I can do that
Why it makes me happy - THAT used to be my forte'...today...it was on full display. I had it going on the way it used to be....the way good players do it

HappyUP!!! - dinner
Why it happened - made an invitation
Why it makes me happy - great conversation and fun

Saturday, March 18, 2017

HappyUP!!! Day 3989


HappyUP!!! - NCAA
Why it happened - its that time of year
Why it makes me happy - some people got brackets busted today....NOT me!!!

HappyUP!!! - Capricious rain
Why it happened - weather
Why it makes me happy - was out in it golfing....glad it was just a spritzer

HappyUP!!! - GREAT putt on 15
Why it happened - I have some skills
Why it makes me happy - almost IMPOSSIBLE to do that with that putt....I got it up to hanging on the edge of the hole. Turned 3 shots into 2...which is the ultimate in golf!

Friday, March 17, 2017

HappyUP!!! Day 3988


HappyUP!!! - Big Win
Why it happened - played well
Why it makes me happy - glad to help out a partner that....previously...I did anything but

HappyUP!!! - Birdie 1
Why it happened -nice break
Why it makes me happy - a GREAT start is always appreciated

HappyUP!!! - weather
Why it happened - it's weather
Why it makes me happy - I am SUCKING in every nice day considering all the rain we have had. Today?....GLORIOUS!!!

Thursday, March 16, 2017

HappyUP!!! Day 3987


HappyUP!!! - Walk with a friend
Why it happened - we set it up
Why it makes me happy - it was just....ahhhhh....so lovely

HappyUP!!! - NCAA starts
Why it happened - tradition
Why it makes me happy - it's the beginning of the madness

HappyUP!!! - got my bracket in
Why it happened - see above
Why it makes me happy - I was borderline "tossed out" for being tardy. I am in and it is now ON like Donkey Kong!!! Go Kansas!!!

Wednesday, March 15, 2017

HappyUP!!! Day 3986


HappyUP!!! - NO golf
Why it happened - I didn't like the weather
Why it makes me happy - I have plenty of nice days to play....despite peer pressure...I "JUST SAY NO" to golfing in crap

HappyUP!!! - sprinkles
Why it happened - it's weather
Why it makes me happy - it just seemed like a bit of whimsy....decked against the strong "predictions" of the weather folks. Yeah...I may be a bit of a weather freak....and one that rejoices in knowing that....with all technology....Mother Nature is the final word

HappyUP!!! - neighbor chat
Why it happened - we are neighbors
Why it makes me happy - just a great conversation. Still feeling the new neighbors out. They continue to be cool

Tuesday, March 14, 2017

HappyUP!!! Day 3985


HappyUP!!! - Bacon Popcorn
Why it happened - I went to TraderJoes
Why it makes me happy - THAT is one of the best snacks I have ever tasted!!!

HappyUP!!! - A gift to a friend
Why it happened - I found an old bauble
Why it makes me happy - this had some importance...it was returned to me...I was glad to give it to someone who it would have new meaning to

HappyUP!!! - making someone's day
Why it happened - a thoughtful person
Why it makes me happy - I just commented on how great someone did...and got the "made person's day" thing...which led me to do the HappyUP!!! above. Made two peoples day in one day

Monday, March 13, 2017

HappyUP!!! Day 3984


HappyUP!!! - Folders
Why it happened - I just noticed something
Why it makes me happy - I really appreciate folders

HappyUP!!! - Writing speech
Why it happened - I gotta speak
Why it makes me happy - love the research...the thinking...this will be a good one

HappyUP!!! - dues from Dave G
Why it happened - who knows
Why it makes me happy - another member...who has been absent...is hanging in there

Sunday, March 12, 2017

HappyUP!!! Day 3983


HappyUP!!! - Mowing at dark
Why it happened - motivation
Why it makes me happy - I got sidetracked today...it's happened before...but....ya know....there is something about finishing something like this as the sun is giving out last last light...that really makes me feel good

HappyUP!!! - Tin Cup
Why it happened - doing some surfing
Why it makes me happy - I have seen this movie a few times....but it was great to catch it again today

HappyUP!!! - Daylight Saving Time
Why it happened - We do it
Why it makes me happy - yeah....Spring is the "bad one"....but....it leads to the "good one" in the fall...I take the silliness in stride....and laugh at all the people who it seems to take DAYS to get back on track. Really people? It's an hour. Go to bed earlier...plan accordingly. It's just never been a deal at all to me

Saturday, March 11, 2017

HappyUP!!! Day 3982


HappyUP!!! - Horse Race
Why it happened - Kaseberg Final
Why it makes me happy - great to be able to root my friends on

HappyUP!!! - playing fast
Why it happened - who knows
Why it makes me happy - we got it done in under 4 hours today...awesome

HappyUP!!! - Lubinsky/Lewis
Why it happened - they were guests
Why it makes me happy - love these guys...nice to spend some time with these old friends

Friday, March 10, 2017

HappyUP!!! Day 3981


HappyUP!!! - Kings OT win
Why it happened - snappy play
Why it makes me happy - hey...we will take what we can get and hope we are building to something

HappyUP!!! - skipping out on b-day dinner
Why it happened - there has been a lot of sickness in the family
Why it makes me happy - the honoree totally understood....and was totally cool with my decision

HappyUP!!! - getting 8 for the morning
Why it happened - lobbying
Why it makes me happy - 8 is way better than 7

Thursday, March 09, 2017

HappyUP!!! Day 3980


HappyUP!!! - Wild Rice
Why it happened - found it in the pantry
Why it makes me happy - I don't know why I don't make this ALL the time...I just love it...and it was great today

HappyUP!!! - spaghetti sauce 
Why it happened - I cook
Why it makes me happy - I keep refining this one...it gets better and better

HappyUP!!! - Fridge dump
Why it happened - it was time
Why it makes me happy - yeah...cleaning out the fridge is a pain. I have a habit of letting it go too far at times....but...that makes it all the better when it is all spic and span

Wednesday, March 08, 2017

HappyUP!!! Day 3979


HappyUP!!! - Accountant call
Why it happened - he's my accountant
Why it makes me happy - I'm paying WAY less than the ALREADY  less I thought I was paying this year

HappyUP!!! - Golf with family 
Why it happened - break in the schedule
Why it makes me happy - LOVE....LOVE...LOVE....golfing with the family

HappyUP!!! - double win
Why it happened - played well
Why it makes me happy - won both ways.....what a great day!

Tuesday, March 07, 2017

HappyUP!!! Day 3978


HappyUP!!! - Range help
Why it happened - I was hitting balls
Why it makes me happy - it was nice the pro stopped by and gave some suggestions. I come in too shallow...which I knew...but he gave me some tips to work on that

HappyUP!!! - sushi
Why it happened - gotta eat
Why it makes me happy - man....THAT was delicious

HappyUP!!! - visit from an old friend
Why it happened - I was thought of
Why it makes me happy - great doing some serious catch up

Monday, March 06, 2017

HappyUP!!! Day 3977


HappyUP!!! - Nurse Ratchetina
Why it happened - I get regular cleanings
Why it makes me happy - she was pretty easy on me today....unusual....I must be doing something right

HappyUP!!! - brekko with the captain 
Why it happened - I set it up
Why it makes me happy - he loves places to eat. He didn't know about this one. We had great food and conversation

HappyUP!!! - No cancer
Why it happened - I got the info
Why it makes me happy - NOPE!!!...it wasn't about me...but regarded a dear friend. Hey...that is an ultimate HappyUP!!!

Sunday, March 05, 2017

HappyUP!!! Day 3976


HappyUP!!! - Sauer Kraut
Why it happened - I found something new
Why it makes me happy - I'm not a big sauer kraut guy...but...there is a chipotle one at Bel Air from Sonoma....that....if you just grill that with a touch of cheese over the top....BAM!!! And....it's a great probiotic...we can all use that

HappyUP!!! - Didn't attend B-Day party
Why it happened - I got way layed
Why it makes me happy - a large portion of the party fell ill...there is something in the water

HappyUP!!! - Texts eith captain
Why it happened - we communicate
Why it makes me happy - valuable info today on how things are rolling

Saturday, March 04, 2017

HappyUP!!! Day 3975


HappyUP!!! - NOT playing in tournament
Why it happened - I said NO
Why it makes me happy - had such a fun round today

HappyUP!!! - Mike and Paul
Why it happened - see above
Why it makes me happy - got to play with guys I don't usually get a chance to....great guys...salt of the earth....fabulous

HappyUP!!! - chip lip out
Why it happened - I got skillz
Why it makes me happy - that was a HARD shot on 16....and...the fact it nearly went in?...at just the right speed (OK...I will say it....DAMN BALL SHOULD HAVE GONE IN)...but I will focus that I got it down in 2 shots rather than 3 it looked like

Friday, March 03, 2017

HappyUP!!! Day 3974


HappyUP!!! - Dinner invite
Why it happened - friend was thinking of me
Why it makes me happy - what  GREAT nite!!!

HappyUP!!! - rain waited till evening
Why it happened - weather
Why it makes me happy - we had a lovely day on the golf course...rain was supposed to ruin it but it didn't

HappyUP!!! - turning down the request
Why it happened - I have been around
Why it makes me happy - sometimes...as much as you may want to help out...there are times that you just have to say NO!....and feel HAPPY about it

Thursday, March 02, 2017

HappyUP!!! Day 3973


HappyUP!!! - paperwork catchup
Why it happened - motivation
Why it makes me happy - there is something soothing about a clear desk

HappyUP!!! - spaghetti recipe
Why it happened - I tinker
Why it makes me happy - I REALLY am liking the latest spin he has put on this

HappyUP!!! - headlamp arrival
Why it happened - I ordered it
Why it makes me happy - this thing is pretty darn cool

Wednesday, March 01, 2017

HappyUP!!! Day 3972

HappyUP!!! - 30 year club anniversary
Why it happened - we started it that many years ago
Why it makes me happy - it's FANTASTIC that we have kept it going for that long

HappyUP!!! - Par on 18
Why it happened -nice putt
Why it makes me happy - THAT little gem brought home the victory! Love to win!!!

HappyUP!!! - leftovers
Why it happened - Carolina's yesterday
Why it makes me happy - I dunno...there is something about excellent leftovers .....almost makes me happier than when I got them in the first place!