HappyUP!!! Day 1398

HappyUP!!! - college football

Why it happened - rainy Saturday

Why it makes me happy - no golf today....it was nice to have a lot of choices for football....with BCS births on the line

<------so happy a friend sent me this pic the other day

HappyUP!!! - reconnecting with an old friend

Why it happened - I found an old number

Why it makes me happy - we haven't seen each other in forever....I'm sure we'll grab some lunch/dinner soon. Reconnecting is always a HappyUP!!! for me.

HappyUP!!! - my cats

Why it happened - I think weather is a factor

Why it makes me happy - it isn't often that they lay down next to each other.....ON ME! It was a warm way to spend a chilly evening

HappyUP!!! - another great walk

Why it happened - the rain held off

Why it makes me happy - I took a chance heading out when I did....I was ready...had my "fashionable" rain hat on....never needed it.

JollyJottings

Good football

Pearl Harbor

My cats

A nice rainy...not rainy...day

Reconnecting with some old friends

Getting some stuff done

Transcription work

Clean Sheets

HappyUP!!! Day 1397

HappyUP!!! - great walk

Why it happened - I'm becoming quite the walker

Why it makes me happy - as cold as it is, it doesn't seem to matter...and...once bundled....it actually feels good to be in the chill. Other than rain, I can keep doing this.

<-------my spot at the table yesterday

HappyUP!!! - a lot of great shots

Why it happened - I'm OK

Why it makes me happy - put together a decent found in the cold.....wish the putter would have worked a little nicer....but good to hit it fairly solid

HappyUP!!! - a little breakthrough

Why it happened - I've been working on it

Why it makes me happy - sometimes, you have to do a little cognitive reconstruction.....made some progress today....and so thankful I have the technology on board.

JollyJottings

Frost delay

Great foursome

Wedge on 10.....6 iron on 12...bunker shot on 13....8 iron on 14...8 iron on 15....9 iron on 17.....drive on 1....7 iron on 2...drive/hybrid/pitch on 3....putt on 16...putt on 17

Great walk

Continued progress on cognitive reconstruction

A leaf fight

HappyUP!!! Day 1396

HappyUP!!! - 5 iron on 8

Why it happened - I striped one

Why it makes me happy - 180 to the pin.....on a cold day......and I put it within 6 inches.....birde, largo, and 3 skins......that put me bucks up for the day.

<-----yep......an 8 iron....right on line.....2 feet short of an ace.....foiled again....man, that puppy looked good in the air!

HappyUP!!! - a place at the table...again

Why it happened - I have a gracious "family"

Why it makes me happy - my life longest friend...and his family....welcomed me...again...on this Thanksgiving Day.....like they have many times before.

HappyUP!!! - 4 birdies

Why it happened - I hit it TIGHT 3 times..made a great putt on the fourth one

Why it makes me happy - THAT wins in a skins game. Easily could have been 5 birdies.

JollyJottings

A great foursome

4 birdies

8 iron on 16.....putt on 17.....wedge on 3.....wedge on 6.....5 iron on 8

Thanksgiving with my "family"

Texts and e-mails with my friends

HappyUP!!! Day 1395

HappyUP!!! - a dream last night

Why it happened - it was the eve of an important night

Why it makes me happy - today will be 8 yrs since my mom left this world. For the first time, she appeared to me in a dream.........totally real....eerie...beautiful

HappyUP!!! - wonderful wishes on my Facebook page

Why it happened - special posts must have drawn them out

Why it makes me happy - a couple of them....well....they filled my heart

HappyUP!!! - an unexpected inviation

Why it happened - I have great friends

Why it makes me happy - it was an excellent opportunity

HappyUP!!! - a great invitation

Why it happened - it's Cioppino time

Why it makes me happy - I LOVE that my bro and sis-in-law do an annual crab and cioppion feed this time of year.....and soooooo look forward to it.

JollyJottings

An opportunity to lead

Staying warm

Thanksgiving Eve

Supportive friends

Drive on 10...9 iron....pitch on 11...drive/wedge on 13....drive/3 wood/wedge 14....9 iron on 15...pitch on 17....drive/8 iron on 18...5 iron on 2...9 iron on 4...flop shot on 6....hybrid on 8...8 iron and putt on 9

A GREAT invitation

A great e-mail exchange

Another great e-mail exchange

Wonderful wishes on my Facebook page

A cold.....but fun day on the links

A dream last night

HappyUP!!! Day 1394

HappyUP!!! - an icebreaker

Why it happened - it's Toastmasters...and we have a bold new member

Why it makes me happy - she did great....even though she was not scheduled to speak. She filled in for us, stepped up to the plate, and knocked it out of the park!

<------yum.......leftover from many good bacon days....of which today was one. Anyone need some grease?

HappyUP!!! - a wonderful invitation

Why it happened - I'm a lucky guy

Why it makes me happy - something to look forward to.....always a HappyUP!!!

HappyUP!!! - seeing my financial planner

Why it happened - we have regular meetings

Why it makes me happy - it appears that, for now, my long term financial plan is still working....despite the uncertainty of the markets.

HappyUP!!! - a call from my CPA

Why it happened - he does that from time to time

Why it makes me happy - always great to be thought of. His call was timely after just leaving my financial planner. I had some questions I needed to ask....and got the answers.

JollyJottings

An icebreaker

Being called upon for coaching

An opportunity to lead

A wonderful invitation

A great meeting with my financial planner

Some really good bacon

HappyUP!!! Day 1393

HappyUP!!! - a great breakfast

Why it happened - I went to the right place

Why it makes me happy - my scrambled eggs are always OK......and edible.....haven't gagged myself once. They just don't ever seem as PERFECT as the ones I got today

HappyUP!!! - a lazy day

Why it happened - I think part of it is the weather change

Why it makes me happy - I am so thankful that I have the luxury to take days like this.....and just BE......and enjoy.

HappyUP!!! - an upbeat attitude

Why it happened - I found out I have a very sick friend

Why it makes me happy - hearing that an old friend has colon/liver cancer is the farthest thing from a HappyUP!!! that there is. I was reading through his blog postings about the journey. I was buoyed and uplifted by his remarkable attitude about the process. He is not out of the woods but I am a firm believer that a positive attitude helps one heal. See Anatomy of an Illness by Norman Cousins for more info. I'm glad he is girded up for the fight!

JollyJottings

Great Breakfast

A lazy day

Supporting a suffering buddy

Support of a friend

HappyUP!!! Day 1392

HappyUP!!! - great YOUTUBE music video

Why it happened - a buddy posted it

Why it makes me happy - it was a wonderful video....by a relatively unknown artist....that "spoke" to me.....and to another friend that I shared it with.....at a time when I know that it was heard at the deepest levels by all. Coincidence that it came up then?

<-----hey...buddy...get a job! This was your job...not mine!!!!

HappyUP!!! - raking leaves

Why it happened - they fell

Why it makes me happy - it helped me prove to a special buddy that, yeah....I have a job!

HappyUP!!! - great evening

Why it happened - I threw out the invite

Why it makes me happy - thoroughly enjoyed the dinner at Mikuni....with a gift card from a friend....and the movie, "Hereafter." Not sure what the reviewer's thought about that movie....I thought it was GREAT!

JollyJottings

Cool walk in the morning

E-mails from a special friend

Raking leaves

Great YouTube music video

Good news from one of my golfing buddies

Waking up....feeling great

Great dinner

HappyUP!!! Day 1391

HappyUP!!! - more rain and snow

Why it happened - weather...it happens

Why it makes me happy - it was awesome up on the second story....reading....candles.....listening to the rain just nail the roof.

<-------any guess as to who got to the couch first....The Queen

HappyUP!!! - a late night walk

Why it happened - the rain dissipated

Why it makes me happy - the tumult ended....and everything got eerily at the snap of a finger. I thought, "I was couped up all day....yeah, it's late....but why not bundle up for a little walk." It was a GREAT walk in the quiet evening.

HappyUP!!! - brekko out with the family

Why it happened - it's Saturday...and it was raining (no golf)

Why it makes me happy - good to enjoy some good food and great conver with my adopted family. It's always a great Saturday morning when this happens

JollyJottings

Phone call from my buddy

Brekko out

More rain....and snow

Glad I didn't try to golf

HappyUP!!! Day 1390

HappyUP!!! - relaxing day at home

Why it happened - felt like the first wintry/wintery day

Why it makes me happy - nice day to take off from the links....catch up on some paperwork... laundry....and stuff....with a fire going....great day to be inside

HappyUP!!! - good conversations

Why it happened - my friends

Why it makes me happy - good stuff going on all around me

HappyUP!!! - a brisk morning walk

Why it happened - I HAD to walk this morning

Why it makes me happy - while I hate to see the end of shorts season, it's time. The breeze and chill felt a little different today...it was like a whisper.....portending the rain that has now set upon us....that old man winter may be upon us.

JollyJottings

Relaxing day at home

Enjoying the rain

A brisk morning walk

Heartfelt exchange

Good news from my buddy re: evening plans

HappyUP!!! Day 1389

HappyUP!!! - driving the ball

Why it happened - I golf

Why it makes me happy - yeah...I still had 3 really loose ones today....and they cost me.....but the other 11 drives were all pretty tasty. Some of them were as long as I can probably hit the ball.....pretty good for November

<----"Let me out of here...I'm innocent, I tellya!"

HappyUP!!! - great evening

Why it happened - my friends did a shout out to go have some fun

Why it makes me happy - what can be better than to be sitting at home on a Thursday afternoon and then get the call to go out and have a ripper time!

HappyUP!!! - trip to the pet store

Why it happened - I needed some stuff

Why it makes me happy - OMG!.....can you say "kittens playing???" The pictured feline had a cell mate....and adorable black kitten. It had been soooooooo long since I had seen a couple of kittens going at it full on.......want to put a little joy in your heart? Get lucky enough to see this again. (NOTE: No.......no felines were brought home from said store......tempting as it was!)

JollyJottings

Drive/Wedge on 1....Drive on 3...8 iron on 4....Recovery hybrid on 5....Drive/chip on 6....Drive/8 iron on 9....Hybrid on 11....pitch on 12...Drive on 13....9 iron on 15...pitch/putts on 16/17/18

Single that filled in our foursome

Trip to the pet store

Great evening

HappyUP!!! Day 1388

HappyUP!!! - a great evening

Why it happened - sometimes they do

Why it makes me happy - hard to describe...you know when it's good

HappyUP!!! - shotmaking

Why it happened - you know you have some skillz

Why it makes me happy - nope....the putter wasn't there...but I had FIVE birdie looks inside 10 ft today...pretty good for me...didn't get any of them....the game is just a few tweeks from being there even though the scores wouldn't say it

HappyUP!!! - reconnecting

Why it happened - Facebook

Why it makes me happy - absolutely AWESOME touches from dear old friends

HappyUP!!! - e-mail

Why it happened - I have e-mail

Why it makes me happy - FABULOUS interaction with a dearest friend. It's why I am on the planet

JollyJottings

Re-connecting with two long lost sweet friends on Facebook

Knocking it within 10 feet 5 times

Drop dead weather

Cutting the lawn

A GREAT hot dog

Coffee with my friend

Great conversation with another friend

The honor of deep discussion

Love

HappyUP!!! Day 1387

HappyUP!!! - knowing a funny old schtick

Why it happened - Toastmasters

Why it makes me happy - I got a TableTopic thrown at me today.....my brain synapsed bace to an old ditty by George Carlin...circa 1968...very appropo... and very entertaining

HappyUP!!! - brussel sprouts

Why it happened - had some at a restaurant recently

Why it makes me happy - always thought I hated them. Had them one night out...thought it was a fluke...made them here...another food I can learn to love. And, courtesy of Facebook friends, another tasty way to make them.

<----wow!...he kinda looks OK when you clean him up!

HappyUP!!! - haircut

Why it happened - my hair has been bugging me

Why it makes me happy - the damn mess is under control now!!!

HappyUP!!! - ski season coming

Why it happened - Facibook, e-mails, and phone calls

Why it makes me happy - it looks like I am going to be a skiier this winter.....cool!

JollyJottings

Toastmasters

Table Topics

Knowing an old funny song

Ice rink story

Buddy living in Tahoe Keys

Haircut

"I LOVE Brussel Sprouts!"....Who Knew!

I know - you HATE brussel sprouts. I hear you because I used to say the same thing even though....

I'm NOT SURE I EVER EVEN HAD THEM BEFORE - I was out a local eatery not long ago. I ordered the swordfish which was served on brussel sprouts in a bacon reduction sauce.

Were they delicious? - well, let's just say the kitchen staff was queried and the bulk of the ingredients were obtained to give this a shot at home.

I hereby declare - brussel sprouts have gotten a bum wrap! Yeah.....if you were forced to eat them at some point, I'm guessing it was a boiled situation.

We aren't - gonna do that to you here!

So...here is a rundown of what you need - and never ask me for how much of anything to put in...that's all personal taste. You know what you like...it's more fun playing around with it.

Brussel Sprouts

Bacon

Butter

Balsamic Vinegar

Lemon

Garlic

Onions

Chicken or vegetable stock

Salt

Pepper

1) Start frying up your bacon

2) Start your chopped garlic and onions sweating in some oil in another pan

3) When bacon is done...remove from pan...but keep that bacon grease

4) Add butter, balsamic, lemon, onions, garlic, chicken/vegetable stock, salt and pepper

5) You had already cut your Brussels in halves...throw them in as well.

6) Break your bacon up into little pieces and toss those in

7) Sautee over a low to medium heat

8) Let sauce reduce....and pull the sprouts out at desired tenderness (I like a bit of crunch left). Anywhere from 3-6 minutes depending on your heat and firmness you want

9) Pour your remnants over the top of the sprouts

Yeah......-you could have thrown some cheese over the top while sauteeing. I didn't....THIS time.

You are flat out doing some eating now - and brussel sprouts are very good for you

Yeah...I know - the butter and bacon grease probably aren't going to make it to the top of the American Dieticians Society as being good for you.....but...if that is what it takes to eat them sprouts.......

Bon Apetit!!!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 1386

HappyUP!!! - falling leaves

Why it happened - time of year

Why it makes me happy - can you believe it is November and it was so gorgeous here that I could have my door open with just the screen door to look through. A capricious breeze was blowing...enough to knock the leaves down off my neighbor's Japanese Maple (or whatever tree it is). They kept falling like yellow and red snowflakes. Nice.

<-----greatest T-shirt ever made....still kept it from high school. Just came across it the other day. Nope...it's not going to Goodwill

HappyUP!!! - fun with my friends

Why it happened - there is an overachiever amongst us

Why it makes me happy - it was a great accomplishment....glad I had a chance to honor it with a special card

HappyUP!!! - great wake up

Why it happened - did some tossing and turning

Why it makes me happy - ever notice that, when you don't sleep well, you sometimes sleep right to your buzzer. Sure, you may not feel like getting up but it is like your "sleep thing" went into overdrive late in the night. I woke up feeling refreshed and ready

JollyJottings

Great wake up

Nice morning walk

Falling leaves

Beautiful Day

Great phone conver with buddy, L

HappyUP!!! Day 1385

HappyUP!!! - birdie putt on 4

Why it happened - I hit a good one

Why it makes me happy - it won me a skin in the big game and basically allowed me to "play free" the rest of the day

<-----yeah, Slamson.....it's me....down here...sitting on the baseline! Hi, buddy!

HappyUP!!! - Kings Game

Why it happened - my buddy is a season ticket holder

Why it makes me happy - it's always good to take in a game. My friend knows people and we got an upgrade....FLOOR SEATS! Great perspective for a game.

HappyUP!!! - a long walk...and a nice bath

Why it happened - just felt a little sluggish

Why it makes me happy - I'm not one that bathes very often..I'm a shower guy. My walk was excellent..........and that bath afterward felt OH SO GOOD!

JollyJottings

Birdie putt on 4

9 iron into 9

Wedge into 10....wedge into 13.....chutt on 15

8 iron into 16

Scrambling par

Kings Game.....and an upgrade

A nice long walk

A great bath

HappyUP!!! Day 1384

HappyUP!!! - wedge into 14

Why it happened - I have some skills

Why it makes me happy - 14 can be a tricky par 5. When you get a chance to get after it with a wedge, you need to take advantage. I darn near jarred it from 120 and had a tap in birdie. It didn't win me a skin but it tied up another guy to make the other skins worth a little more

<------good to have an angel on your side when golfing.

HappyUP!!! - birdie on 17

Why it happened - we were desperate

Why it makes me happy - our team was down...we needed to "go to the whip." I stepped up and striped a 9 iron and made a HUGE putt...clutch!

HappyUP!!! - battling back to even

Why it happened - my partner and I birdied 3 of the last 5 holes

Why it makes me happy - few things feel as good as a great comeback! Things looked bleak with two holes to go but a birdie-birdie finish by my partner and I got the job done!

JollyJottings

Wedge into 14

9 iron/birdie putt on 17

Chatting with friends

A confession

Playing golf with Buddy...don't get to play with him much

HappyUP!!! Day 1383

HappyUP!!! - finding a beret

Why it happened - I got some help from a friend

Why it makes me happy - while it turned out to be unnecessary (few people went along with the theme), I was happy to have made the effort to look French at "Evening in Paris."

<---------is he really French after all?

HappyUP!!! - lunch at the mall

Why it happened - I had a bit of shopping to do

Why it makes me happy - first time I had been to the Galleria since the fire. Actually, it's been awhile since I had been there at all.....they actually have a Gordon Biersch!!! 3 mini-sliders and a beverage later....ready to shop!!! I have a feeling GB is going to be VERY popular with holiday shoppers. "Honey, text me when your done...I'll come carry everything...in the meantime....."

HappyUP!!! - great news from a friend

Why it happened - there's been a bit of an ordeal going on

Why it makes me happy - I don't know if it could actually be true........but I think I am happier or as least as happy when my dear friends get great news regarding something that has been on their mind.

HappyUP!!! Day 1382

HappyUP!!! - cute 8 iron on 9

Why it happened - a moment of consciousness

Why it makes me happy - the situation...distance, lie, and wind....made for a confusing shot. I decided to take "too much" club and hit a half shot to take the variables out of equation....and executed it to within 8 feet of the pin

<----while it didn't happen today...THAT is a great brekko.....ever have Sausage Rigatoni Scrambled Eggs?

HappyUP!!! - a fabulous midday invitation

Why it happened - people like me

Why it makes me happy - it gave me something to look forward to all day long....and the invite did not disappoint

HappyUP!!! - a great walk

Why it happened - it was the evening

Why it makes me happy - I borrowed my buddy's dog.......love having the dog pad along with me. We went long and fast on the walk.....good for the pooch...good for me.

JollyJottings

Brekko

Drive/wedge on 1

Recovery on 4

Cute 8 iron on 9

Recovery on 10....drive on 11....putt on 11...bunker shot on 13....wedge on 18

Talking with Duluth buddy

Weather

Nice walk

Fabulous invitation

HappyUP!!! Day 1381

HappyUP!!! - near ace

Why it happened - I hit a great shot

Why it makes me happy - well.....I got a birdie...kicked it in with my foot. I'm happy about that. There is the part of hitting a 7 iron up into a stiff breeze from 163 yards that comes down just 5 inches from the hole that....well....makes me a bit less happy. How looooong must I wait for my first Hole-In-One?

<---------How many more of these must I endure? Will I ever get an ace?

HappyUP!!! - my golfing angel pin

Why it happened - thoughtful friend

Why it makes me happy - I haven't tried her out on the links yet.....but maybe this angel will end the drought? (see above) It also was a very nice thing to receive.

HappyUP!!! - brekko with my buddy

Why it happened - he was hungry

Why it makes me happy - a nice light brekko on the way to the golf course? What could be better?

JollyJottings

Near Ace

Brekko

Coffee

Morning walk

Wedge on 3

Bunker shot on 13

Receiving a golfing angel

HappyUP!!! Day 1380

HappyUP!!! - Beowulf

Why it happened - it's Toastmasters

Why it makes me happy - I delved into a new area today...Storytelling. I told the tale of Beowulf and....to my amazement.....received stunning reviews.

HappyUP!!! - afternoon coffe

Why it happened - my pal was in town

Why it makes me happy - I received an invitation to a wedding. More importantly, I got to spend some face time with a dear friend that I haven't seen in a couple of years.

HappyUP!!! - bread

Why it happened - I have a tremendous friend

Why it makes me happy - who the heck wouldn't LOVE some homemade bread delivered to their door? Bread is a very symbolic thing, you know.

JollyJottings

Delivering a great story

Toastmasters

Meeting my buddy for coffee

Great texts with my pal

Taco Lunch

HappyUP!!! Day 1379

HappyUP!!! - Fabulous breakfast

Why it happened - leftovers

Why it makes me happy - ever have spicy sausage rigatoni scrambled eggs? You should.... especially when the eggs are scrambled perfectly

HappyUP!!! - desqueeking

Why it happened - there was a squeek

Why it makes me happy - you know how irritating a squeek can be......and how satisfying when you fix it....and test it....and your fix seems to have held

HappyUP!!! - seeing my nephew and his girl

Why it happened - he brought back my truck

Why it makes me happy - it was nice to visit for a few minutes....even nicer to know that they got back home from the mountains safely........and with my tank filled and truck washed!

JollyJottings

Great night of sleep

Finishing up a project

Knocking another project off the list

FABULOUS breakfast

HappyUP!!! Day 1378

HappyUP!!! - the rain

Why it happened - who knows....it's been unseasonably warm and gorgeous all week

Why it makes me happy - time to get those leaves knocked down.....start thinking about that permanent change in the weather.....Thanksgiving....etc.

<-------hey....c'mon....who doesn't love a Lava Lamp? HappyUP!!!

HappyUP!!! - a rainy day project

Why it happened - this one had gotten put off

Why it makes me happy - it was great to tackle this one on a dreary, rainy day....it was fun....and, at the end of it, a feeling of accomplishment.

HappyUP!!! - dinner

Why it happened - had to get out after being couped up all day long

Why it makes me happy - I ate at the old Granitos long ago. They were legendary for lots of garlic.....and bad service. Yes...they took pride in being so slow. It wasn't my cup of tea but, hey, they had plenty of customers who didn't mind. Anyway, they moved to a new location....close by. The food?....TREMENDOUS. The service?.....OUTSTANDING. Yes....I will be back there again.

JollyJottings

Helping out a buddy

A rainy day project

No hassle at the store

Great night of sleep

An extra hour of sleep

Clothes project

HappyUP!!! Day 1377

HappyUP!!! - early morning walk

Why it happened - I decided

Why it makes me happy - an early morning walk clears your mind...and can clear for other things to happen

<----yes...I could have put this pic up last week...but they aren't really Halloween pumpkins. Nov still works

HappyUP!!! - a belated birthday gift

Why it happened - my nephew is heading to Tahoe

Why it makes me happy - my truck...buying dinner for their gang...glad I can do it.

HappyUP!!! - a stop n go

Why it happened- I was home

Why it makes me happy - a touch of notice....friends telling me they are in the neighborhood...a quick "howdy do" visit. Life is about small contacts.

HappyUP!!! - yardwork

Why it happened - storm tomorrow

Why it makes me happy - I'm ready for the rain that is coming

JollyJottings

Early morning walk

Chat with a friend

Another friend had great news

Giving the nephew a belated birthday present

Stop n Go from some other friends

Leftover spaghetti

HappyUP!!! Day 1376

HappyUP!!! - hearing great news

Why it happened - my friend shot me the news

Why it makes me happy - it's not easy being in the military. There are certain times that can make you have nightmares, I am sure. Glad that there was GREAT news that came sooner than expected

<-----RELAXATION!....THIS IS THE PICTURE OF IT THAT IS THE 1000 Words!!!

HappyUP!!! - my evening walk

Why it happened - it almost didn't

Why it makes me happy - I was just about ready to turn in for bed. Then....I went....I really need to go do a little walking. It was a GREAT night for a walk.

HappyUP!!! - incredible golf shots

Why it happened - doggone it...I do have some skills

Why it makes me happy - the scores aren't showing it at the moment but......I can flat out hit some golf shots that most of the population can't. The putt I made for birdie on two was CRAZY!...as was the putt on 12! The bunker shot on 18? Insane!

JollyJottings

Hearing great news

Comfort to a friend

Golden leaves outside my office window this morning

Putt on 2

Drive/8 iron on 5....Drive on 8.....Drive/3 wood on 10....6 iron on 11...putt on 12....wedge on 15....2 putt on 16.....chutt on 17....bunker shot on 18

HappyUP!!! Day 1375

HappyUP!!! - fruit smoothie

Why it happened - I'm ill and I have good friends

Why it makes me happy - when you are fighting off a cold, who wouldn't welcome an immune boosting smoothie delivered?

HappyUP!!! - great day in stock market

Why it happened - Repub win in elections

Why it makes me happy - hey.....it doesn't mean much in the long run. You try not to get too bummed during the off days...but one can have concern. Therefore, a little celebration on a good day is to be noted.

HappyUP!!! - feeling better

Why it happened - been laying low and getting good care

Why it makes me happy - so far, I am on day 4 of what has really been no more than a stuffy nose. At times, it hasn't even been that. I am optimistic that it stays that way.

JollyJotting

Great day in the stock market

Getting some sick care

Fruit smoothie

Feeling better

Astounding weather

Finding all my products at Sunrise Natural Health

HappyUP!!! Day 1374

HappyUP!!! - coffee

Why it happpened - it always does on Wednesday

Why it makes me happy - got to share some good information....gave me a chance to lend a hand.

<-----a friend sent me this picture today.....I loved it!

HappyUP!!! - great dental appointment

Why it happened - I had an appointment

Why it makes me happy - I've made some progress per the "floss nazi"! Less bleeding....shallower pockets. It's all I needed to hear. I'll get this flossing deal down eventually

HappyUP!!! - a lovely walk

Why it happened - it was just soooo nice out

Why it makes me happy - there are walks......there are great walks....there are nice walks...just thoroughly enjoyed my walk this evening.

JollyJottings

Coffee

Gorgeous day

Great trip to dentist

Helping a buddy out

A good gargle

Leftover soup

Dr Oz info

An issue resolved

Weight

HappyUP!!! Day 1373

HappyUP!!! - doing an easy favor for a buddy

Why it happened - my buddy was driving by

Why it makes me happy - it always makes us feel better to do a good turn for a friend....especially when it is something that's not that hard to do

HappyUP!!! - wor won ton soup

Why it happened - felt a little of "the grime" coming on

Why it makes me happy - I'm doing all I can to keep from coming down with a cold.

HappyUP!!! - Facebook Chat back

Why it happened - who knows....their help desk finally got tired of hearing from me?

Why it makes me happy - I have been without this feature for a long time....it's nice to be able to strike up an IM dialogue with friends

JollyJottings

TM opening up

Voting

Got my chat back

Nice evening walk

No fever

Wor Won Ton Soup

Doing an easy favor for a pal

Laying low

Basking in the win

HappyUP!!! Day 1372

HappyUP!!! - GIANT victory

Why it happened - pitching and an older guy named Renteria

Why it makes me happy - I'm so happy for the people that have suffered so long waiting for this season. So many announcers kept putting the Giants down....even when they were up in the various series'. Just THRILLING

HappyUP!!! - family time

Why it happened - it was my nephew's birthday

Why it makes me happy - the entire family was together watching the Giants victory....got to meet a new person involved with the family.....and the cutest little thing, Kaitlin...what a doll!

HappyUP!!! - birdies

Why it happened - I played in a Pro Am

Why it makes me happy - this was a "net" tournament. I don't get a lot of strokes given to me. I also don't make a lot of birdies....especially at away courses. I got three of them!

HappyUP!!! - almost holing a wedge

Why it happened - I took a chance with the driver and cut the corner

Why it makes me happy - for a second there, I thought I had dropped this one in the jar. It ended up being a "leaner" to about 2 inches.

HappyUP!!! - our team

Why it happened - a buddy put it together

Why it makes me happy - we got 4th place......could have easily tied for first....not bad for a team thrown together at the last minute.

HappyUP!!! Day 1371

HappyUP!!! - Trick or Treating...Giants style

Why it happened - I wanted to take care of the kids....but watch the game

Why it makes me happy - as I sat in my recliner on the porch with my TV rolled up to the door...making all the kids say, "Go Giants," it was just awesome. It was so much better than doing the "toss the candy thing." They all had to come up to me. Great interaction....excellent costumes!

HappyUP!!! - big Giants win

Why it happened - great pitching

Why it makes me happy - OMG!!!.....one game away!

HappyUP!!! - some crazy up and downs

Why it happened - I had lots of chances (unfortunately)

Why it makes me happy - tough day on the links....but I had it working around the greens. Gotta build on something!

HappyUP!!! Day 1370

HappyUP!!! - waking up to the rain

Why it happened - it's weather

Why it makes me happy - the rain is sporadic this time of year.....and still novel....a rainy Saturday morning is just what a guy needs sometimes. It was lovely knowing from bed that it was raining

HappyUP!!! - the best night's sleep

Why it happened - the bed was just so comfy last night

Why it makes me happy - there are some night's where I just seem to sleep better. This was one for sure

HappyUP!!! - brekko with family

Why it happened - rain means no golf

Why it makes me happy - good times with my extended family and BFF

JollyJottings

The best night's sleep

Waking up to rain

Breakfast with the family

HappyUP!!! Day 1369

HappyUP!!! - Finding a golf game

Why it happened - I went out to "the office"

Why it makes me happy - my "regulars" cancelled on me. I went out and stumbled into a great and fun group of guys

HappyUP!!! - Anger Management

Why it happened - a buddy invited me

Why it makes me happy - great hanging with a couple of friends and watching a movie on a Friday night

HappyUP!!! - holing an impossible shot

Why it happened - a lot of skill...and a bit of luck

Why it makes me happy - I could drop 500 balls from where I was.....and NEVER hole that shot out again. Incredible!!!

JollyJottings

9 hrs of sleep

Driver..wedge on 1/6 iron...chip on 2/Wedge on 3/8 iron on 4/chip on 5/chip on 7/flop shot on 10/hybrid on 11/7 iron on 12/Drive on 13/Hybrid...wedge on 14/drive...putt on 18

Finding a golf game

Nice texts and e-mails

HappyUP!!! Day 1368

HappyUP!!! - Seeing cars at the Galleria

Why it happened - they got it partially re-opened

Why it makes me happy - people are BACK TO WORK. The town recaptures a bit of it's social structure. The rebuilding process has started. It warmed my heart to see that huge OPEN sign hanging off of Nordstrom.

HappyUP!!! - 9 hrs of sleep

Why it happened - I went to bed early

Why it makes me happy - my sleep has been a little dodgy as of late. I want to be getting 7-8 hrs....9 is like a bonus!

HappyUP!!! - Giants WIN AGAIN!!!

Why it happened - great pitching, good hitting, and Rangers pitching

Why it makes me happy - we are heading to Texas up two games to none. It's far from over but Texas has a GIANT hole to dig out of.

HappyUP!!! - tacos

Why it happened - it was 'Taco Night" at my brothers

Why it makes me happy - that brother is set up for mass taco production. Nachos too! Nope, not a low cal night tonight...but it was tasty.

HappyUP!!! - post-game walk

Why it happened - I needed to walk off those tacos

Why it makes me happy - it was a little warmer this evening than in the past. I had a nice walk in. Good for the mind...good for the soul....doesn't hurt the body either.

JollyJottings

9 hrs sleep

Seeing cars at the Galleria

Trying out some drivers

Found some ear buds

Giants WIN

Texas' pitching

Tacos

HappyUP!!! Day 1367

HappyUP!!! - golf with my nephew

Why it happened - we needed a fourth

Why it makes me happy - my nephew is my champion off the course in this world. Today, he was my champ on the course. 4 closing pars when he got a stroke on 3 of the holes made him the MVP of our team! TeamNUTTER...awesome

HappyUP!!! - winning $20

Why it happened - see the above

Why it makes me happy - we were down 2 holes with 2 holes to play. We pressed. We won the next hole. The nasty opponents pressed us back. We won the final hole. We broke even on the first bet and won both presses.

HappyUP!!! - Giants win

Why it happened - they found their bats

Why it makes me happy - they have to win at least one at home. Two would be great.

JollyJottings

Coffee

Golf with nephew

Even par on front 9

Giants win

An evening walk

HappyUP!!! Day 1366

HappyUP!!! - 2 great speeches

Why it happened - Toastmasters

Why it makes me happy - the speeches were helpful....entertaining....and extremely well presented. WOW!

HappyUP!!! - unexpected golf

Why it happened - I got a phone call

Why it makes me happy - I was just going to do some practice today.....got a call from my cronies as I was driving to the course. They wanted to play. I needed the distraction today.

HappyUP!!! - my afghan

Why it happened - it's getting chilly

Why it makes me happy - last night was the first night of the year that I reached down......and pulled up that extra layer of warmth....nice!

JollyJottings

Toastmasters

2 GREAT speeches

Unexpected golf

Seeing the bro and nephew

Change of plans

My afghan

My jacket on my walk

HappyUP!!! Day 1365

HappyUP!!! - golfing early

Why it happened - I coaxed him out

Why it makes me happy - this buddy has some health challenges when it's "cart paths only".....I was glad to be able bodied and to alleviate the problem so he could get out

HappyUP!!! - family time

Why it happened - I went and saw them

Why it makes me happy - nice to have them there...closeby...when you need them.

HappyUP!!! - call from a friend

Why it happened - out of the blue

Why it makes me happy - sometimes, coincidences just happen. It was great to hear from this old pal today.

JollyJottings

Golfing early when not expecting to

Walk

Family time

Call from a friend

HappyUP!!! Day 1364

HappyUP!!! - back to the gym

Why it happened - RAIN

Why it makes me happy - it felt good to do a bit of sweating...again...it's been a bit

HappyUP!!! - walking in the rain

Why it happened - just needed to

Why it makes me happy - it wasn't raining that much...didn't stray too far...could have ducked back home if it "bucketed." It was a pretty cool night for a walk.

HappyUP!!! - basking

Why it happened - last night's Giant's win

Why it makes me happy - WORLD SERIES coming this week....and...this year....I'm going to be watching.

HappyUP!!! - a brilliant storm

Why it happened - it's weather

Why it makes me happy - this was the first REAL storm of the year...who knows how many we will end up getting....maybe enough to be tired of them by the end of the season....maybe not. The FIRST one is always so cool....plus, to get this much liquid this time of year...it was freakey!

JollyJottings

Back to the gym

Coffee

Still basking in Giants win

Catching up on the phone

Brilliant storm

Unplugging the downspouts

HappyUP!!! Day 1363

HappyUP!!! - seeing the family

Why it happened - I didn't play golf

Why it makes me happy - I hadn't been to brekko with my fave people in FOREVER. It was great to see them.....especially the matriarch

HappyUP!!! - talking with my friend

Why it happened - we ran across each other

Why it makes me happy - it was great getting caught up on his life and what is going on. He asked me about mine.....gave me some perspective....very helpful....and an old cliche' tossed in for good measure was on the money.

HappyUP!!! - Giants are going to the World Series

Why it happened - a home run...and great managing

Why it makes me happy - doggone it....love the Giants...happier for all the diehard Giant fans that are out there. I'm also happy that the Fox announcers had to eat crow....I love it when an underdog wins.

HappyUP!!! Day 1362

HappyUP!!! - Division Speech Contest

Why it happened - it's scheduled twice a year

Why it makes me happy - two of our club members advanced to it. One got second place in Table Topics. The other gave his speech the BEST I have seen him deliver it in the four times I have heard the speech....no...he didn't win...but...THAT is what it is all about.

HappyUP!!! - birdie on 2

Why it happened - great drive...8 iron...and putt

Why it makes me happy - I made a sloppy bogey on one...it was great to get back to even par after two holes

HappyUP!!! - clean air

Why it happened - we got a bit of rain last night

Why it makes me happy - there are some mornings.....that....when you are out in it....it's just great to be alive.

JollyJottings

Drive/8iron/putt on 2

Wedge on 6.....8 iron on 7.....5 iron on 11....7 iron on 12....wedge on 13.....3wood/hybrid on 14....putt on 15....putt on 17.....two putt on 18

Golf course open tomorrow after all

Division speech contest

Clean smelling air this morning

HappyUP!!! Day 1361

HappyUP!!! - great meeting

Why it happened - people want to start a club

Why it makes me happy - it's been about a year and a half before I got to step in and do this.

It's not final but we had a productive session today

HappyUP!!! - nice e-mail forwarded to me

Why it happened - someone was being extremely pro-active

Why it makes me happy - I was very pleased by the response

HappyUP!!! - a triple lit pumpkin

Why it happened - I was out walking

Why it makes me happy - it just cracked me up....as I began a great walk

JollyJottings

Nice e-mail forwarded to me

Great meeting.....looks like I'll be sponsoring/mentoring another new Toastmasters club

HappyUP!!! Day 1360

HappyUP!!! - a FIREball

Why it happened - good morning

Why it makes me happy - the picture does not do justice to the brilliance of today's sunrise. It put me in a great place....in the moment.

HappyUP!!! - GIANTS win...AGAIN

Why it happened - some clutch hitting

Why it makes me happy - up 3-1.....one more win and it's World Series time! I can not be called a die hard fan........but I am THRILLED for so many of my friends who actually are. I love it when people close to me have their lives enhanced.

HappyUP!!! - took care of some business

Why it happened - I had some extra motivation

Why it makes me happy - I wasn't thrilled with where I had to go for this chore......but....it's done. And...guess what?....it was a pleasant experience

HappyUP!!! - putting a smile on someone's face

Why it happened - the person got a surprise

Why it makes me happy - it always feels good to be a catalyst for a little happiness

HappyUP!!! - ball striking

Why it happened - I'm swinging better

Why it makes me happy - though my score today was NOT good......I hit a TON of very crisp golf shots today. They weren't just hit well.....CRISP. And.....those wedges into 9 and 18? Great timing. There was also a 7 iron out of a bunker that was pretty special too. I'm going to put it all together for a GREAT round sometime soon.

JollyJottings

Sun Fireball

Morning coffee

Taking care of some business

Exchange with my florist

Putting a smile on someone's face...and seeing it later

Drive/7 iron on 5....Drive/Hybrid on 6....Drive/Wedge/Putt on 9....Wedge on 10...9 iron on 11...8 iron on 12...Drive/wedge on 13....Hybrid/hybrid on 14....bunker shot on 15....8 iron on 16...drive/wedge on 17....drive/wedge/putt on 18

HappyUP!!! Day 1359

HappyUP!!! - GIANTS WIN!!!

Why it happened - great pitching and some clutch hitting

Why it makes me happy - love watching the local boys come back from that Game 2 beating and being GREAT underdogs. I love any underdog story......but particularly this one!

HappyUP!!! - a GREAT morning

Why it happened - I woke up rather early

Why it makes me happy - and......I just felt extraordinarily FANTASTIC when I woke up

HappyUP!!! - my painter

Why it happened - I had a project

Why it makes me happy - I always like chatting with him. I did the scraping prep......he told me I could be "painter's apprentice".....so I got that going for me too!

HappyUP!!! - Toastmasters

Why it happened - it was Tuesday

Why it makes me happy - three great speeches......a PACKED room......and we still managed to finish on time.

JollyJottings

Giants win

My painter

3 great speeches....we end on time

Gorgous weather

A GREAT morning

HappyUP!!! Day 1358

HappyUP!!! - seeing a hole in one

Why it happened - my playing partner hit a great shot

Why it makes me happy - my playing partner is considerably older than myself. I have been bitching and moaning about not having a hole-in-one over the 38 yrs I have golfed.....and...well....I hit the ball pretty straight so I have had lots of close calls. Well....this guy has played longer than me....and today was HIS first. So happy he got one instead of me...my time will come (but....God?...can it come soon?)

HappyUP!!! - time with my best friend

Why it happened - I had something

Why it makes me happy - who doesn't like to spend great time with their best friend?

HappyUP!!! - closest to pin.....and a skin

Why it happened - I'm hitting a lot of quality shots right now

Why it makes me happy - I got my money back from the skins game.....and 2 bucks extra....and, believe me, whey you have a low handicap, that ain't an easy feat!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 1357

HappyUP!!! - finding a special something

Why it happened - I have a friend that needed a pick me up

Why it makes me happy - I had to do a bit of driving.....but I am sure my buddy will get a pick me up out of the effort

HappyUP!!! - birdie on 11

Why it happened - I hit a spectacular hybrid

Why it makes me happy - I knocked in the putt.....made a birdie....and won a "skin" in our big game today.

HappyUP!!! - 8 iron on 12

Why it happened - I "found" something

Why it makes me happy - I had played so well yesterday....just didn't have it today. This shot brought it back. I knocked it tight....got closest to the pin money in our "big game"...knocked in the putt for another skin.

HappyUP!!! - a chance encounter

Why it happened - weird circumstances

Why it makes me happy - I never think of anything as a mere coincidence....what was by chance and awkward....became special.

JollyJottings

Wedge into 13

Wedge into 18....Drive on 18

Finding a special something

HappyUP!!! Day 1356

HappyUP!!! - best round of the year

Why it happened - a little better mental perspective

Why it makes me happy - hit 15 out of 18 greens....had 5 birdie chances that were closer than the flagstick....and a bunch more that were in birdie range. That one under par could have been 5 under easily. Clearly the best ball striking round of the year

HappyUP!!! - Giants WIN

Why it happened - Cody Ross and closing pitchers

Why it makes me happy - it's true...watching Giants baseball is TORTURE.....up 4-1...thinking we have breathing room.....NOPE...next thing you know...it's 4-3. Pass the Pepto! But....WE WON!

HappyUP!!! - taking a walk

Why it happened - game was over...time to stretch the legs

Why it makes me happy - it's just always good to take a walk....run into neighbors along the way....it makes the world right....when sometimes it is a touch out of kilter.

HappyUP!!! Day 1355

HappyUP!!! - birdie on 9

Why it happened - a killer wedge

Why it makes me happy - I almost put the ball into the cup in two. The 9th hole was our 18th today.....and this touch of magic turned all the bets around.

HappyUP!!! - Tigers ROLL

Why it happened - they overcame adversity

Why it makes me happy - they were the underdogs as they went to the mighty Rocklin Thunder's house....on homecoming......and they were down 21-7 early. They roared back and

put a 28-21 mauling on them.

HappyUP!!! - being invited

Why it happened - my buddy had a ticket

Why it makes me happy - I was lucky that my buddy....who's son plays for the Rocklin Thunder had an extra ticket to the sold out game....and thought enough of me to offer me that invitation.

JollyJottings

Finishing up golf nice and early

HappyUP!!! Day 1354

HappyUP!!! - eagle on 3

Why it happened - skills?

Why it makes me happy - it was an eagle!....and I holed it out of a greenside sand trap on this par 5. SOOOO RARE!

HappyUP!!! - running across my buddy out walking

Why it happened - coincedence

Why it makes me happy - it's alway better to walk with a pal than walk alone

HappyUP!!! - meeting up with my painter

Why it happened - he's coming back to do some work

Why it makes me happy - I like the guy.......and he gave me some clarity on what he has to do before he comes back to help me. Less work for me!

JollyJottings

Eagle on 3

Bunker shot on 4

8 iron into 9

Wedge/putt into 10

7 iron into 12

Wedge into 13

Wedge into 14

6 iron on 15

8 iron on 16

Meeting up with my painter

Running across my buddy out walking

HappyUP!!! Day 1353

HappyUP!!! - coffe with my buddy

Why it happened - every Wednesday

Why it makes me happy - I really appreciated company on a day when I had heavy things going on

HappyUP!!! - getting things done around the house

Why it happened - I was motivated

Why it makes me happy - they were LONG overdue

HappyUP!!! - meeting up with a pal at a local hotspot

Why it happened - I was on my way home

Why it makes me happy - I don't want to blow his cover....but he is a younger friend. I was doing some "checking out" of his situation.

JollyJottings

Coffee with my buddy

Getting stuff done around the house

Vacuum cleaner firing up

Gorgeous day of golf with my buddies

Meeting a pal at a local hotspot

HappyUP!!! Day 1352

HappyUP!!! - Chilean miner rescue

Why it happened - lots of work...and prayers

Why it makes me happy - those guys were supposed to be stuck down there for a couple more months. They aren't all up at this point but they have got to two of them. An American team seems to be the driving force as well. Be PROUD!....and GRATEFUL!

HappyUP!!! - a new member

Why it happened - he liked what he saw

Why it makes me happy - growth in the club is always a great thing

HappyUP!!! - great evening

Why it happened - I took a walk

Why it makes me happy - I love to go for walks....tonight's was awesome. Thoreau was a pretty smart guy....figured some things out.

HappyUP!!! - collecting some checks

Why it happened - I'm the treasurer

Why it makes me happy - while I had asked before, it was awesome to not have to remind....again....I love it when checks are brought to me.

JollyJottings

Member joined

Collecting three checks

A new guest

Finishing a great meeting on time

HappyUP!!! Day 1351

HappyUP!!! - Giants clinch

Why it happened - they came back

Why it makes me happy - the Gigantics are playing for the pennant now. It's been way too long

since they have been in a World Series. All they need to do is eat some Philly Cheesesteaks!

HappyUP!!! - pitch in on 17

Why it happened - I hit a perfect shot

Why it makes me happy - my opponent had a birdie putt in his cross-hairs. At worst, it looked to him like he would tie the hole.....then........BAM!!!....just like that....the tides get turned. I love that about golf...well.....when I do it to someone. I'm not nuts about it when it happens to me.

HappyUP!!! - up and down on 5

Why it happened - skills?

Why it makes me happy - my ball was sitting on the hardpan......20-25 yards from the pin....with a big dip between the two. I noticed I had a little wind in my face and said, "I just may get this one to spin and hold." I struck it perfectly....ran in the putt.....NICE!!!

JollyJottings

Up and down on 1

6 iron on 2

Up and down on 4

Up and down on 5

9 iron on 9

Wedge on 10

Bunker shot on 11

3 wood/wedge on 14

Putt on 16

Pitch in on 17

Up and down on 18

HappyUP!!! Day 1350

HappyUP!!! - weight

Why it happened - it's weigh in day

Why it makes me happy - down three last week without really trying that hard. I have a batch of cabbage soup in the fridge ready to supplement my hunger this week. Looking for two good weeks in a row

HappyUP!!! - late birdies

Why it happened - good shots...better putts

Why it makes me happy - those brought me back BIG TIME in my matches. Damage control

HappyUP!!! - Giants WIN!

Why it happened - they held on

Why it makes me happy - they control the series now....at the worst, they'll be back in SF for game 5 if they don't take the Braves in Atlanta

HappyUP!!! - H.O.T. Pepper and Chili Cookoff Festival

Why it happened - ambitious people put it on

Why it makes me happy - it was an easy walk down the street from my house. Lots of good smells from some great cooking. An interesting way to spend an hour.

JollyJottings

Weight

Birdie on 16

Birdie on 17

H.O.T. Chili Cookoff

Giants WIN

HappyUP!!! Day 1349

HappyUP!!! - Breast Cancer Walk

Why it happened - they put it on

Why it makes me happy - yeah...I probably should have walked in it....but it goes right by my house. It was an awesome thing to just relax on my porch with some coffee...and watch the entire thing. I even had a few friends stop walking and chat for a bit.

HappyUP!!! - GREAT conversation

Why it happened - there was some business to catch up on

Why it makes me happy - I love a productive meeting

HappyUP!!! - a wonderful evening

Why it happened - I was invited

Why it makes me happy - it's nice to be invited unexpectedly

JollyJotting

Breast Cancer walk

Good trip to the bank

HappyUP!!! Day 1348

HappyUP!!! - solid chipping practice

Why it happened - my buddy called me

Why it makes me happy - at the end of our session, another buddy came up that noticed a flaw for me to work on. This buddy knows what he is talking about. Can't wait to get back to work.

HappyUP!!! - Giants vault to a lead

Why it happened - they got off to a great start

Why it makes me happy - well, it didn't have a happy ending.....but it was exciting when they were up 4-0 early on the Braves. When they get that lead, they usually hold it.

HappyUP!!! - lunch

Why it happened - my buddies wanted to eat

Why it makes me happy - it was some great conversation around the bread breaking.

HappyUP!!! - visit from my friend

Why it happened - had to do a pickup

Why it makes me happy - we had a great exchange of info

HappyUP!!! - putting contest

Why it happened - we were out practicing

Why it makes me happy - I made some critical putts....and wond some dough....coming from behind.

JollyJottings

A Hamburger

A putting contest

Stunning weather

Giants going up 4-0

Solid chipping practice

Don't be a Loser.....Be a Quitter

(A special post for my friends over at SundayScribblings )


Let's get the cliche' out in the open right out of the shoot today - "a quitter never wins and a winner never quits."

This fits right in my wheelhouse - to rant about "rules" that we follow that really aren't even rules. I can't even tell you to whom we attribute this quote...

...or how many times it has prevented - someone from doing something that should have been done much sooner than it did.......quitting.

Yes, you have to stick it out sometimes - but you don't have to bear it....day after day....every single time. You may have made a bad choice. The choice you made may have changed. You made the choice so you are obliged to spend some time doing critical analysis before you just "cut n run."

....but sometimes, you just need to quit - if life is a hackneyed cliche' contest and someone whips out the "quitter never wins and a winner never quits" on you, say, "let's get it on!" and match their "quitter never wins" with, "I don't throw good money after bad."

Throwing good money after bad - is exactly what it is when you stay too long at something.

There is a centuries old debate involved in this discussion - but it does not seem that the "quit" side has been fairly represented as of late. "The Art of Quitting" needs to be written......

Hmmmmmmmmm.......- perhaps I need to get to work. What a perfect project to start......and never finish.

HappyUP!!! Day 1347

HappyUP!!! - help at Sears

Why it happened - I parked at the mall

Why it makes me happy - a friend picked me up to go on a road trip. When we came back...my tire was nearly flat. It looked like I would be in search of a gas station...on a tire that was close to flat...what was right in front of me? Sears. I popped into their auto section and they put in the air I needed to get home. Yeah...I may have a problem still...I'll know in the morning...but...for tonight...I got home with no hassle.....and Sears is my new hero

HappyUP!!! - birdie on three

Why it happened - four solid shots

Why it makes me happy - I helped the team in a hurry...and it was important

HappyUP!!! - Giants win

Why it happened - Timmy threw 14k's

Why it makes me happy - come on....the home team takes a 1-0 lead in the playoffs

JollyJottings

Birdie on 2nd hole

Sandie on 15

A day at a nice venue

Giants win

Some help at Sears

HappyUP!!! Day 1346

HappyUP!!! - birdie on four

Why it happened - I hit a great shot...and a better putt

Why it makes me happy - my adversaries didn't hit as good a shot to the par three that I did. They both drained unlikely putts...I know what they were thinking..."we just made his putt longer after that".....and I POURED it right in on top of them.

<-----this doesn't look like a HappyUP!!!....but it is.

HappyUP!!! - great driving

Why it happened - I AM getting better

Why it makes me happy - I love golf....and everything about the game. My achilles heal is my driver. Over the last month, it has gotten better. I feel in control of it.

HappyUP!!! - practice putt

Why it happened - I just had to

Why it makes me happy - oir 18th green is weird...too weird to explain here. I made a great putt trying to make this final critical putt taking the conservative right to left break. When I got done, I decided to take the "crazy line"....severe left to right...and drained it.

JollyJottings

Coffee

Par on one

Birdie on four

GREAT golfing weather

HappyUP!!! Day 1345

HappyUP!!! - great talks

Why it happened - it's Toastmasters

Why it makes me happy - those two that spoke this morning DID NOT "phone it in." Wow! What great stuff

HappyUP!!! - a guest

Why it happened - toastmasters

Why it makes me happy - once again....we put on a good show....and may have a new friend to help.

HappyUP!!!! - putt on 9

Why it happened - I had a feeling

Why it makes me happy - it was unlikely I would make a 35 footer...downhill...then uphill...breaking left to right......and right in the jar.

JollyJottings

Freds speech

Sholehs speech

A guest

6 iron to 2.....6 iron to 4....putt on 6....putt on 9....bunker shot on 11...flop on 12...9 iron on 14....9 iron on 15....putt on 16....9 iron on 17.....wedge on 18

HappyUP!!! Day 1344

HappyUP!!! - getting stuff done

Why it happened - one of those days

Why it makes me happy - when you have "errands day" before you, many pine over when things go wrong. They don't appreciate when things go right. It's a "no win" deal...it can only go bad. I loved how my day went

HappyUP!!! - setting up golf

Why it happened - one buddy wants to play tommorrow

Why it makes me happy - gonna be great tommorrow. Something to look forward to

HappyUP!!! - great sleep

Why it happened - who knows

Why it makes me happy - my sleep can be a bit irregular. I booked a solid 8 last night though...ahhhh.

JollyJottings

Great sleep

Setting up some golf

HappyUP!!! Day 1343

HappyUP!!! - Giants take the pennant

Why it happened - they had enough chances

Why it makes me happy - playoff baseball returns to the Bay Area and Northern California

<------Harmony is always a HappyUP!!! These two barely know each other. Look how good they get along....awwwwwwww!

HappyUP!!! - seeing my girl

Why it happened - she's back

Why it makes me happy - come on....it's always great to see a loved one when they have been away on a trip. It's a SuperHappyUP!!!

HappyUP!!! - Ryder Cup

Why it happened - every two years, it happens

Why it makes me happy - it wasn't a good day for the USA but the competition is OVER THE TOP

JollyJottings

Lazy morning

Cheese

Visiting with my girl

Giants take the pennant

HappyUP!!! Day 1342

HappyUP!!! - dog sitting

Why it happened - my friend was in a bind

Why it makes me happy - what a great dog! She stayed on her cushion in the house....took a long walk with me....entertained Stogie

HappyUP!!! - visit from nephew and Nibbles

Why it happened - my nephew stopped by

Why it makes me happy - always good to see the nephew.....hadn't seen his pup Nibbles (the rottweiller) in forever

HappyUP!!! - bunker shot on 6

Why it happened - skills?

Why it makes me happy - this was a tough bunker shot....from a really bad lie....and I hit it exactly like I wanted to and scored the birdie!

HappyUP!!! Day 1341

HappyUP!!! - birdie on 2

Why it happened - good shot...great putt

Why it makes me happy - it got me back to even par in a hurry in our Sr Club Championship. Good to get the clock "reset"

HappyUP!!! - helping out a friend

Why it happened - my friend asked

Why it makes me happy - just lucky to be in the position to do so.

HappyUP!!! - par on 9

Why it happened - I played smart

Why it makes me happy - I ground out a really tough par....by being smart...kept me even for the front side

HappyUP!!! - birdie on 10

Why it happened - a great drive and hybrid....a good wedge...and a great putt

Why it makes me happy - got me back to one under par...tied for the lead

JollyJottings

Good news from friend

Up and down on 1....birdie on 2...wedge on 3....7 iron on 5....7 iron on 7....5 iron on 8....par on 9....birdie on 10....wedge on 13.....putt on 16....chutt on 17....good thinking on 18

"in the game" through 10

Meeting a new friend

Gorgeous weather

Helping out a friend