HappyUP!!! Day 2141

HappyUP!!! - impressive storm
Why it happened - it was a "halo band"...or something like that
Why it makes me happy - so fun to be tucked in, having coffee, and just watching it come down like nobody's business

HappyUP!!! - finding a venue
Why it happened - we needed one
Why it makes me happy - another Xmas item checked off the list

HappyUP!!! - great game
Why it happened - 49ers/Rams
Why it makes me happy - the outcome did NOT make me happy.....the game, however, did. It was exciting.....the Niners had their chance. Kaepernick still looks good....but he needed a loss under his belt. All is well

HappyUP!!! Day 2140

HappyUP!!! - calm before the storm
Why it happened - weather
Why it makes me happy - it is going to be SO on tonight and tomorrow.....I mean a HUGE mess.....and you can just sense it in the way the environment is.

HappyUP!!! - Meat Loaf!!!
Why it happened - GF made it
Why it makes me happy - I'm a sucker for meatloaf...I just love it....though I don't eat it often. I even got to be "the mixer" tonight.  Dang....it was gooooood!

HappyUP!!! - Bye Bye Beckham
Why it happened - he's done
Why it makes me happy - he's done so much for MLS.......good to see him go out with a championship today

HappyUP!!! Day 2139

HappyUP!!! - carpool
Why it happened - helping out
Why it makes me happy - glad to be of service

HappyUP!!! - awesome storm
Why it happened - weather
Why it makes me happy - I like water.....not big on drought.....open up the spiggots and bring it on!

HappyUP!!! - dropping off Boxy
Why it happened - I got a ride
Why it makes me happy - love it when the family works as a team to pull it all together

HappyUP!!! Day 2138

HappyUP!!! - moving the mountain
Why it happened - practice
Why it makes me happy - great to help my little buddy bring his skills home

HappyUP!!! - a recharge
Why it happened - a shaky battery
Why it makes me happy - got it all good with a little trickle charge

HappyUP!!! - figuring out the "sitch with Boxy"
Why it happened - observation and a phone call
Why it makes me happy - it all makes sense. I like it when things make sense. When things don't make sense, I kind of write it off...."OK....it doesn't make sense"....but....when it does....HappyUP!!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 2137

HappyUP!!! - honoring a couple
Why it happened - Toastmasters
Why it makes me happy - 50 years......such a model of love and trust and fidelity. It takes a lot to get that far.  Many don't realize...till it's too late....of "beginning with the end in mind"....and let day to day instincts get in the way.

HappyUP!!! - Rockefeller Xmas Tree Lighting
Why it happened - tradition
Why it makes me happy - it is a national tradition....much more important than the White House Xmas tree lighting....it's the official welcome to the holiday season

HappyUP!!! - a birth
Why it happened - it happens
Why it makes me happy - so happy for this young couple

HappyUP!!! - dinner from the broiler
Why it happened - improvisation
Why it makes me happy - appears I was "out of gas" in the BBQ.....no problem....delicious surf-n-turf was just as good....if not better....from the broiler

HappyUP!!! Day 2136

HappyUP!!! - Table Topics

Why it happened - Toastmasters

Why it makes me happy - I was running them....and had a lot of fun in the process....as did the members. i brought some extra value today

HappyUP!!! - Christian Garage Door Service
Why it happened - I was mailed a coupon
Why it makes me happy - I laughed when I got this........as I said to myself, "Hmmmm....I'm not sure what denomination my garage door is."

HappyUP!!! - lap pets
Why it happened - some rain time
Why it makes me happy - a good book....a rainy day.....and some clingers!

HappyUP!!! Day 2135

A HOT Turkey Sandwich!!!! C'mon...you

KNOW that is one of the best things about

Thanksgiving!

HappyUP!!! - HOT Turkey Sandwich
Why it happened - see yesterday's turkey dinner
Why it makes me happy - I LOVE a hot turkey sandwich

HappyUP!!! - afternoon time with a friend
Why it happened - I extended the invite
Why it makes me happy - fabulous "hang out" time

HappyUP!!! - getting stuff done
Why it happened - Thanksgiving is OVER
Why it makes me happy - great to get caught up on a few things

HappyUP!!! Day 2134

HappyUP!!! - come back
Why it happened - my partners rallied
Why it makes me happy - on the 15h fairway, I was having my lunch hadn't to me big time.....by the time we stepped to the 18th tee, I was actually up for the day.

HappyUP!!! - 18th hole
Why it happened - it was all on the line
Why it makes me happy - the 3-putt didn't make me happy....AT ALL! Especially after three good shots. Yet, one must find ways to be happy even amidst a failure.

HappyUP!!! - Turkey Dinner
Why it happened - a celebration of an arrival
Why it makes me happy - though travel plans could have been managed better, it was an awesome reunite between myself and my GF with her son who just got back into town.  THAT turkey.....THAT
stuffing..........delicious!!!!

HappyUP!!! - laughter
Why it happened - silly stuff
Why it makes me happy - it is great that we can laugh about things that would easily tick other people off.

HappyUP!!! Day 2133

HappyUP!!! - Family time
Why it happened - we took a little trip
Why it makes me happy - great to get out of town and have a charming time with family

HappyUP!!! - Drive time
Why it happened - see above
Why it makes me happy - nothing like great weather, clear roads, and great company

HappyUP!!! - brekko sandwich
Why it happened - it was spur of the moment
Why it makes me happy - I don't usually have a homemade brekko sandwich....and....trust me....that's going to change!

HappyUP!!! Day 2132

HappyUP!!! - series of "grimey saves"
Why it happened - I'm a fighter
Why it makes me happy - the chutt for birdie on 4 wasn't pretty...but it was a birdie. The chip on 5 was ugly...but the putt to save par was beautiful.  The drive on 6 was AWFUL......so was the second shot....the third shot was good but too much.....the putt to save bogey (and some cash) was beautiful.  Winning ugly is VERY sexy!

HappyUP!!! - shrimp and rice
Why it happened - I got a treat
Why it makes me happy - OK...had enough turkey yesterday......this meal was OFF THE HOOK! Love my woman

HappyUP!!! - stunning day
Why it happened - weather
Why it makes me happy - so great.......just to soak life in

HappyUP!!! Day 2131 Happy Thanksgiving

HappyUP!!! - birdie on 18
Why it happened - an awesome putt
Why it makes me happy - it saved the bacon on turkey day for me and my partner

HappyUP!!! - TIGHT Thanksgiving Dinner
Why it happened - we were invited
Why it makes me happy - so happy.....grateful.....just to be welcomed in to a long time friend's house....with other tight family with us.....just wonderful

HappyUP!!! - not too full
Why it happened - put a bit of a governor on the food consumption
Why it makes me happy - it led to a great night once we got home.

HappyUP!!! Day 2130

You KNOW what's coming tomorrow....one

of the best days of the year!

HappyUP!!! - morning rain
Why it happened - weather
Why it makes me happy - I got to see some pretty cool drips this morning.

HappyUP!!! - taking the day off
Why it happened - see the above
Why it makes me happy - no need to be out in the elements....even if the rain had abated....great mental health day

HappyUP!!! - fabulous evening
Why it happened - I made a suggestion
Why it makes me happy - great dinner out....some wandering around...special time

HappyUP!!! Day 2129

HappyUP!!! - safe landing
Why it happpened - loved one in the air
Why it makes me happy - always good to KNOW all is well

HappyUP!!! - nailing speech
Why it happened - I put it together
Why it makes me happy - it is always a feeling of accomplishment to put a successful talk together. Today was a bit of a stretch....lots of info....great humor

HappyUP!!! - other speeches
Why it happened - Toastmasters
Why it makes me happy - I learned some REALLY cool stuff today. The LED lighting presentation was particularly effective and interesting

HappyUP!!! Day 2128

HappyUP!!! - mowing
Why it happened - nice day
Why it makes me happy - I absolutely love mowing and scooping up those leaves.  I like to rake too...but...it's just so easy to suck em up in the mower


HappyUP!!! - good health
Why it happened - I took care of myself
Why it makes me happy - I'm sure I'll come across a cold sometime this season....thought I may have already.....just appreciative and grateful that it isn't this week

HappyUP!!! - grocery
Why it happened - I needed to go
Why it makes me happy - I don't know why....but....I just had this appreciation for how EASY it is for us to get whatever sustenance we need.  My mind was just in a different place

HappyUP!!! Day 2127

HappyUP!!! - convo with dear friend T
Why it happened - I got a return call
Why it makes me happy - it was AWESOME to catch up and find out how well things are going

HappyUP!!! - weather
Why it happened - it's Nor Cal
Why it makes me happy - how nice is it to be able to throw the top down...in November?

HappyUP!!! - finding a lost item
Why it happened - I wasn't looking
Why it makes me happy - c'mon....you know that feeling.....when you come across that thing that you had been looking for......it's that initial, "alright!!!! Cool!!!!....I don't have to spend money replacing something I already have

HappyUP!!! Day 2126

HappyUP!!! - lazy morning
Why it happened - weather
Why it makes me happy - I just wanted to stay in....and enjoy...and I did

HappyUP!!! - getting stuff done
Why it happened - had an unplanned day
Why it makes me happy - got SOOOOO much done today....SOOOOO made me happy

HappyUP!!! - end of the day
Why it happened - got an invite
Why it makes me happy - great top off to the day

HappyUP!!! Day 2125

HappyUP!!! - a fun phone call
Why it happened - we got an inbound call
Why it makes me happy - long overdue conversation...glad to get it out there....bullies are not in favor these days and will not be tolerated....nice to set a tone for further discourse

HappyUP!!!! - turkey delivery
Why it happened - turkey drive
Why it makes me happy - so lucky to be able to be aware....and contribute....to families that are suffering

HappyUP!!! - fabulous dinner
Why it happened - we were in the "big city"
Why it makes me happy - we had soooooooooooooooo much fun

HappyUP!!! Day 2124

HappyUP!!! - bringing it home
Why it happened - I had nothing going on until the end
Why it makes me happy - a closest to the pin worked on 17

HappyUP!!! - chip in on 18
Why it happened - I took full view of the situation
Why it makes me happy - oh....come on......nobody...Nobody....NOBODY...can make that shot. I chipped it in from the back of 18 to the front pin!!!! Money Maker

HappyUP!!! - assistant pro
Why it happened - he played with us
Why it makes me happy - I always love playing with Walt

HappyUP!!! Day 2123

Pure Genius on "Self Portrait"

HappyUP!!! - a night at the Crocker
Why it happened - I was invited
Why it makes me happy - just blown away by Americana

HappyUP!!! - running into my attorney and wife
Why it happened - see above
Why it makes me happy - I don't need to use my attorney for much more than estate stuff. Great to see him tonight....connections....they are always good....you never know when you might need them. Judicical system

HappyUP!!! - Santucci Center
Why it happened - I was being supportive
Why it makes me happy - I love going out there...to that judicial center...it reminds me of my connctions with it's namesake........and......today......I was glad of the ruling....that I went there to support...and viewed it all. GREAT ruling today!

HappyUP!!! Day 2122

HappyUP!!! - taking care of a loved one
Why it happened - illness
Why it makes me happy - glad to be able to serve

HappyUP!!! - bullycide
Why it happened - Toastmasters
Why it makes me happy - I have known about bullies....I know they are in the mainstream now....I'm not happy about that term.......but I was moved/touched...with this presentation today. I hate this new term...but...with hate...comes awareness

HappyUP!!! - guy time
Why it happened - I am trusted
Why it makes me happy -some people golf for business...others for camaraderie....others....for the sacred privilege bestowd upon me today

HappyUP!!! - fixing a stroke
Why it happened - it had to
Why it makes me happy - dude I played with today "striped it"....but it is all about the putter. After the round, the assistant pro and I did an intervention. This dude will be freed up.

JJ

Beautiful speech on Bullying/Bullycide
Beautiful speech on special olympics

Putt on 10 for bullet....hybrid 11....5 iron 12....drive/pitch/putt 13...pitch/putt 14...putt/bullet/15....6 iron 17...drive/recovery shot/pitch 18....bunker shot/putt/bullet...1 ...putt/bullet 2....drive 3...bunker shot 5...drive/wedge 6...drive/hybrid 7....putt 8.....recovery shot/pitch/putt 9

Getting done before dark
Playing with the assistant pro
Helping to assist another guy afterward...great time on "hole 19"
Another tip acquired

HappyUP!!! Dy 2121

HappyUP!!! - Veterans Day
Why it happened - we do this
Why it makes me happy- yes...I am biased...we need to recognize all Vets....but NONE no more than my dad in my eyes

Yeah....if you want to know about a REAL war hero.....gut it up...and click below

http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=23258949#editor/target=post;postID=1768906470181255772


HappyUP!!! - tardiness excused
Why it happened - I got duped
Why it makes me happy - my associates understood

HappyUP!!! - recertification
Why it happened - I have an obligation
Why it makes me happy - I volunteered....my time...and my cash...to save a life

HappyUP!!! - sign waver
Why it happened - uh...who knows?
Why it makes me happy - we both had a good laugh over this stunt

JJ

Meeting about a project
CPR certified
Great weather
Tardiness excused
Vets day...pic of Dad....no better Veteran in my mind
Sign IDIOT
Spending time with a judge friend of mine

HappyUP!!! Day 2120

If you are looking for extra dough....it's in

the laundry

HappyUP!!! - playing later
Why it happened - didn't want to "dew scrape"
Why it makes me happy - I like "church league"

HappyUP!!! - great brekko
Why it happened - I am so privileged
Why it makes me happy - so glad/humbled to have that served

HappyUP!!! - fab weather
Why it happened - weather
Why it makes me happy - OMG....every cell of my existance came alive due to the environment. Thoreau KNEW what he was saying

JJ

Playing later
Not expecting to play
Great brekko
Fabulous weather
Us deciding...we don't want to play earlier

HappyUP!!! Day 2119

AMEN!!!

HappyUP!!! - Raleys
Why it happened - they are trying to compete
Why it makes me happy - it's tough out there. If you shop at Costco....but then enjoy the benefit of standing outside a Raleys....and BENEFIT from the management (not the UFCW)  allowing that privilege (Voter registration/Bell ringing for Salvation Army/Girl Scout cookies/Boy Scouts...etc)....YOU need to think about that. But you probably won't. I'm shopping more at Raleys/BelAir these days. Raleys has done a lot for our community...more than the other stores where peeps go "on the cheap"

HappyUP!!! - making some dough
Why it happened - a little rally on the back 9
Why it makes me happy - it wasn't me. I wasn't good today...I was just a little less "bad." My par on 18.....despite some rather dodgy play...helped. It was a classic "ugly par."

HappyUP!!! - the guys
Why it happened - I golf
Why it makes me happy - 2 fivesomes....lots of banter...crisp Autumn weather....just the best

HappyUP!!! Day 2118

THAT hat...could be one of best gifts 

I have ever received.....so much fun!

HappyUP!!! - birdie on 2
Why it happened - a long putt
Why it makes me happy - we had gotten a butt kickin on 1. It was great to immediately right the ship

HappyUP!!! - Facebook
Why it happened - election
Why it makes me happy - good to get a feel for politics....even if I take a hit or two....I'm good with that. It's good to listen to both sides

HappyUP!!! - lunch
Why it happened - the club
Why it makes me happy - great food...great guys...nothing heavy....just being relational. LOVE my club!

HappyUP!!! Day 2117

HappyUP!!! - raingear and an umbrella
Why it happened - I use multiple forecast
Why it makes me happy - I wasn't going to go out today. I was persuaded by my "big group" to do so. "It's not going to rain today...."...uh...not so much....I have now installed myself as chief meteorologist for this group

HappyUP!!! - 4 iron in the rain
Why it happened - skills
Why it makes me happy - it was pouring...wind...and this was a tough shot...and I just stuck it

HappyUP!!! - finishing 9
Why it happened - a point
Why it makes me happy - as the 2nd group was driving in their golf carts (while I was a walker) past us while we were playing 8....giving up.....I was proud to say to self, "yeah...it's raining....and I hate the rain...and I told you guys it would....but....I WILL finish!" It's how I roll....commit and complete.

HappyUP!!! Day 2116

I have a beautiful office...and I never forget

that

HappyUP!!! - doing Table Topics
Why it happened - a clever TT Master
Why it makes me happy - I'm kind of "elder statesmen" for this newer club. I operate in the background. It was great to be called upon today. It felt good to "bring down the house" with the humor I was left to improvise with

HappyUP!!! - nephew
Why it happened - he came out to golf
Why it makes me happy - he was my partner.....on a relative scale....he played better than me today. I let him down...but I did come on "down the homestretch" where he seemed to have fatigued. Yeah...we lost money.....but he got a free lunch and golf......and we all had a GREAT day!

HappyUP!!! - table topics
Why it happened - I was called upon
Why it makes me happy - I REALLY delivered....such fun.

HappyUP!!! Day 2115

Delicious little dinner tonight

HappyUP!!! - new banner stand
Why it happened - we were incentivized
Why it makes me happy - my home Toastmasters Club received many monetary honors last year due to outstanding achievement. We ended up with equipment worth over $200 that only cost us $15

HappyUP!!! - votinng
Why it happened - USA
Why it makes me happy - I'm not nuts about how the electoral system works. It is a great system. I hate how that anyone's, in a minority state, vote means nothing. Yet, I was proud to cast my vote on local issues

HappyUP!!! - informative speeches
Why it happened - Toastmasters
Why it makes me happy - all speeches great....one speech changed my vote....due to a great speech...which changed my perspective. My mind is an open parachute.

JJ

Guest
Informative speeches
New Banner Stand
Voting
Lunch
Hybrid recovery/wedge 1.....chip 2....hybrid/7 iron 4....chip 6.....5 iron 7....bunker shot 9...

HappyUP!!! Day 2114

HappyUP!!! - haircut
Why it happened - it needs to...my hair grows
Why it makes me happy - everytime I go....tho hair is thinning....I am amazed how my stylist is keeping me from "shaving it." Shaving is my only choice.....I'd be good with that...done it before....just not ready for permanent adoption. I guess I could think about a "bad hat"......but....I'm not that vain. I actually probably look better bald

HappyUP!!! - yard work
Why it happened - I do that a bit
Why it makes me happy - nice to tidy up a bit

HappyUP!!! - revelation
Why it happened - events
Why it makes me happy - one has their personal constitution challenged on occasion. My constitution made what could be a tough decision very easy today.

HappyUP!!! Day 2113

BrunchUP!!!

HappyUP!!! - brunch
Why it happened - matriarch birthday
Why it makes me happy - I love my family..........and my extended family due to a wise choice made by my brother

HappyUP!!! - chats with J & J
Why it happened - see above
Why it makes me happy - I love getting some keen insights on issues......rather than boring talk about people

HappyUP!!! - Russel
Why it happened - he stopped by
Why it makes me happy - I LOVE my time with this guy......just LOVE IT!!!

JJ

Brunch
Chat with Jim
Chat with John
Fabulous weather
Rinse...lather...repeat....same old pattern
Russel

HappyUP!!! Day 2112

Karma....as I was playing a great back 9...one of my

competitors said, "I hope you hook it into the water on 18."

Hmmmmm.....that isn't my golf ball....it was his...and, as you 

can see by the hazard stake, he nearly put it in the pond!

HappyUP!!! - waking up intact
Why it happened - I'm a medical marvel?
Why it makes me happy - I didn't expect to be golfing today after last nite's skating. Skating takes muscles that you don't use everyday. So glad I was ready to go

HappyUP!!! - high draw 7 iron recovery on 10
Why it happened - vision
Why it makes me happy - it was a tough shot...I saw it in my mind....which doesn't mean it's going to happen....well...it did. Stuck it in there...made the birdie putt!!!

HappyUP!!! - winning a quesadilla roll
Why it happened - a guy has to eat
Why it makes me happy - very tasty because Buddy had to pay

HappyUP!!! - 2 under on the back 9
Why it happened - I was desperate
Why it makes me happy - I didn't play poorly on the front 9....but my score didn't reflect that. I went from 6 over on the front to 2 under on the back.....76 is a pretty good score these days

JJ

Great sleep
Waking up intact
Coming back HARD on the back 9
8 iron 2....driver/hybrid/wedge 4....8 iron 5....drive 6....putt 9....7 iron high draw/putt/birdie 10...drive/chip/putt 11...bunker shot/putt 12....drive/9 iron 13...driver 14....high wedge 15....drive/9 iron 16.....4 iron 17....drive/hybrid/wedge/putt/birdie 18
Absolutely stunning falling leaves weather
Great college football
Winning a quesidilla roll

HappyUP!!! Day 2111

HappyUP!!! - solid back 9
Why it happened - who knows...I was down?
Why it makes me happy -  I do enjoy winning....but....I really enjoy it after I was down after 9 holes. That back 9 today was definitely uplifting

HappyUP!!! - getting 3 soldiers back
Why it happened - see above
Why it makes me happy - Steve had been holding five of "my soldiers." I got two back on Wed.....I miraculously came back and got the other 3 he was holding...........now....I have to zero in and take some of his guards next time we play

HappyUP!!! - skating
Why it happened - I was invited
Why it makes me happy - I haven't roller skated in years. It was soooo much fun. Yeah....I think I am going to be sore for the weekend....all worth it

JJ

Great weather
Great brekko
Solid back 9 to win some dough
Driver/wedge 14...playing Bermuda triangle 1 under...playing last 6 1 under
Getting 3 soldiers off of Steve
Skating
Hanging with the Chipper

HappyUP!!! Day 2110

This just makes me happy!

HappyUP!!! - brekko with club manager
Why it happened - I was hungry
Why it makes me happy - it was good to get to know this person a bit....and find out some state of affairs

HappyUP!!! - cribbage
Why it happened - teaching
Why it makes me happy - I'm not going on the "guy trip" but one of the guys that I was playing with today is. A night game they will play is cribbage. My mom taught me cribbage long ago. Though rusty, I was glad to help him understand the game. Cribbage is a WONDERFUL family game.

HappyUP!!! - a couple of big holes
Why it happened - great shots
Why it makes me happy - the Thursday game is team play as well as individual play. My team didn't play that well today. I was glad that I was able to get to Closest to Pins, a birdie, and a skin so I came out unscathed.

JJ

Brekko with club manager
Drive/wedge 1....drive/9 iron 2....drive/flop shot 3....drive/hybrid/wedge 4....9 iron 5...drive/wedge 6....hybrid recovery 7.....hybrid/putt/KP/skin/birdie 8......chip 9.....drive/hybrid 10.....7 iron/KP 12...drive/8 iron 13....8 iron 14....drive/wedge 15.....recovery punch 16....4 iron 17....superFLOP shot 18
Winning a couple of bucks
Cribbage
Brussel sprouts
Weather
Playing with Walt

HappyUP!!! Day 2109

THAT is not only a GREAT looking group.....especially that

guy in the Giants jersey.....but a VERY talented group of 

Toastmasters! Great pic for the group on the website

HappyUP!!! - Boundaries speech
Why it happened - Anita delivered big time
Why it makes me happy - Anita is well on her way to being a pro. She gave a great speech about people setting their personal boundaries....which....if people in your life cross....they have to deal with the consequences.  These aren't legal boundaries...they are you own. You set them...and...if people choose to continue crossing them....they gotta get tossed from your life. It's about RESPECT! It was a great talk. Funny how some people just don't get this SIMPLE concept

HappyUP!!! - NO punch shots
Why it happened - I kept it fairly straight
Why it makes me happy - for months and months, my goal has been to NOT have to hit a shot under a tree at my club. Now, keep in mind, I am pretty good at hitting that shot.....I just wanted to play a round without having to do so. TODAY....mission accomplished!!!

HappyUP!!! - birdies
Why it happened - skills
Why it makes me happy - birdies are the name of the game. I had two today....neither of them cheap....very solid!!! Should have had another one if I had hit a decent 4 foot putt.

HappyUP!!! - trick or treat
Why it happened - Oct 31
Why it makes me happy - LOVE all the kids coming to the door in crazy costumes....the little ones...the big ones.....I even think a mom might have tried to sneak in there tonight....LOL! GREAT FUN!!!

JJ

Drive/hybrid/wedge/putt/birdie 1.....drive/7 iron/putt 2...5 iron/flop shot 3....drive/hybrid/wedge 4....9 iron 5....8 iron/chip 6....drive/7 iron 7.....hybrid/putt/birdie 8.....drive 9...drive/wedge 10...drive/7 iron 11....bunker shot 12....drive/chip 13.....pitch 14....drive 15....good break/8 iron 16....pitch 17...drive/hybrid/wedge/chutt 18
NO PUNCH SHOTS
Winning
Trick or Treat
Sleeping in
Rain

HappyUP!!! Day 2108

Oh yeah....that's me...putting the hammer

down...right before I make an aggressive 

pass. Reminds me of my racing days!

HappyUP!!! - speeches
Why it happened - Toastmasters
Why it makes me happy - goals......posture.....detoxification....GREAT information from qualified experts.........all for free....all I have to do is show up. GREAT STUFF

HappyUP!!! - gorgeous day
Why it happened - weather
Why it makes me happy - I am just SO BLESSED to be able to fully enjoy every day of the tremendous weather here in NoCali......I NEVER take a moment for granted

HappyUP!!! - spectacular evening
Why it happened - I was invited
Why it makes me happy - 3...count them....THREE.....great things in one night.....AFTER the weather and golf today....AFTER tremendous Toastmasters....all I can say is WOW!!!!  LIFE is GOOD

JJ

Sherri/Greg/Dr Don speeches
TableTopics
Gorgeous Day

HappyUP!!! Day 2107

Hoooooooo wouldn't want a couple of these

beauties delivered to them? C'mon....

is this the epitomy of HappyUP!!! or what?

HappyUP!!! - carpool
Why it happened - got called in
Why it makes me happy - the boys are so much fun.....sooo glad I am in a position to help out when needed

HappyUP!!! - fabulous reading
Why it happened - I branched out
Why it makes me happy - I have read some autobiographes in the past....just not recently. I'm really enjoying the one I am into in my Kindle.  Getting to really like the Kindle

HappyUP!!! - Owl Cakes
Why it happened - favors beget favors
Why it makes me happy - as said above.....look at the picture.  Livin large!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 2106

This is one cool hat! What an awesome

present it was to me. Yeah, I'll get some

crap for wearing it....but that's OK. I

am very used to dealing with crap.

HappyUP!!! - GiantsUP!!!
Why it happened - pitching
Why it makes me happy - hmmmmm.....I guess it was no fluke they won 2 yrs ago, was it?

HappyUP!!! - my new hat
Why it happened - I was thought of at the costume store
Why it makes me happy - yeah....golf stuff can be campy....and...yeah...this was. Yet...at same time....there is a bit of coolness to it.....and I will be able to pull this off

HappyUP!!! - getting stuff done
Why it happened - took a day off
Why it makes me happy - been spending a bit more time at "the office" during the week so I can get a weekend day off.....today was the perfect day

SUPERHappyUP!!! Day 2105

Working hard at the office ....overtime actually....

on a Saturday...I LOVE my office!

Could this day be any better? - the weather sure couldn't be

HappyUP!!! - Member Member tournament
Why it happened - my club puts on tournaments
Why it makes me happy - ALL of the guys out there...starting at one time...lots of interaction...it's the BEST!!! It is what a club is about

HappyUP!!! - encouragement from partner
Why it happened - I was his partner today
Why it makes me happy - my partner is a much superior player than I am. We rode in the same cart today. He has been my opponent many times. He has seen how I recover from bad shots. When I was "in da trash", he would tell me, "you got this...you do this all the time"...meaning when I do it AGAINST him. It's nice to see a good player recognize that....yeah....I got some shots....and I pulled off a few of them today. We just fell a little short

HappyUP!!! - the night
Why it happened - we planned it
Why it makes me happy - we had the best of dinners.......then out with great friends....watching our friends band while my little buddy was at his first party....picking buddy up afterward....coming back home....family time before bed

HappyUP!!! - a Giants WIN!!!
Why it happened - the Giants are rolling
Why it makes me happy - OMG....are we heading for a sweep?

JJ

Member member
Brekko
Drive/4 iron/wedge/par 1....hybrid recovery hook 2....drive/hybrid 4....8 iron 5....drive/wedge 6....4 iron 8....recovery 4 iron/putt 9

Drive/7 iron 11....5 iron 12...pitch 13....hybrid 14....driver/9 iron 15.....recovery shot 16....bunker shot 17....drive/recovery 7 iron/putt/birdie 18

Drive/hybrid/wedge/putt 1....punch hybrid/chip 2....wedge/par 3....drive/bunker shot 6...drive 7....pitch/putt/par 8.....drive/5 iron/2 putt 9

Spectacular weather
The absolute greatest time with numerous different frineds
The nightlife
A Gigantics WIN!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 2104

More fun from last night at my friend's 30th Anniversary.....

I revel in what it takes to make it that far.....sacred privilege

to be a part of it

HappyUP!!! - retirement for a friend
Why it happened - he put in his time
Why it makes me happy - my buddy, D, is free as of today. So honored that he joined us for golf this afternoon after his last day with the state...............and that he has a fishing boat....that he invited me on....hmmmmm.....looks like I have a new hobby coming up!!!

HappyUP!!! - breathtaking weather
Why it happened - welcome to NorCal fall
Why it makes me happy - we can focus on all the problems that California has....and....yeah....there are a ton of them.......but....TODAY....and MANY days ahead....is why I live here

HappyUP!!! - lifting a fiver from buddy
Why it happened - I messed up on the last hole or it would have been more
Why it makes me happy - it ain't about the dough...it's about the win.....I was fortunate enough to day to scrounge it out.  It's all going to change Nov 1 when my handicap drops dramatically...enjoy it while I can.

JJ

Breathtaking weather
Retirement for a friend
Lifting a fiver off da Buddy
Par 1.....5 iron/stiff 8....par 9....
Great brekko and morning

HappyUP!!! Day 2103

Congrats to a couple of love birds I've known a

long time....what a FABULOUS night!!!

HappyUP!!! - a celebration
Why it happened - a decision was made 30 years ago
Why it makes me happy - I was so thrilled and blessed to be a part of this entourage tonight.

HappyUP!!! - What a show!!!
Why it happened - see above
Why it makes me happy - how ONE guy....alone....could keep us so entertained for over an hour and a half.....with just four strings....well.....amazing!!! I guess that is what happens when you are in the presence of someone that is unquestionably the best person on the planet that does what he does

HappyUP!!! - predictable people
Why it happened - rights reinstated
Why it makes me happy - when people go out of their way to ATTEMPT to make others miserable, it is often a transferrence of the misery of their own existence.  The happiness that I derive from this is that I have always understood this concept......and, by seeing example of those that don't.....it reminds me of the blessing that I have.

HappyUP!!! Day 2102

While I may not totally agree with the sentiment above,

I can pretty much guarantee you that I wouldn't agree with

the total sentiment of the Westboro Baptist Church either...LOL

All things in moderation, my friends

HappyUP - dinner
Why it happened - Giants game
Why it makes me happy - I had the most WONDERFUL chicken prepared for me tonight.  Chicken breasts stuffed with cheese and chili peppers.....kind of like a chile relleno in a chicken breast. OMG...this MAY have been the best chicken I have EVER had!

HappyUP!!! - Toastmasters
Why it happened - I went
Why it makes me happy - I almost eschewed attending today. SOOOOOO glad that I went. 3 FABULOUS speeches....great table topics.....several guests......would have HATED missing this meeting

HappyUP!!! - nephew golf
Why it happened - he comes out once in awhile
Why it makes me happy - he really played well.....especially for how often he plays.....and that he just recently got out of his cast.  The little booger officially hits the ball farther than I do!  My ego can take it. Just glad my bro and I were able to escape today with just a minimal loss

HappyUP!!! - World Series opener
Why it happened - it's October
Why it makes me happy - GIANTS WIN!!!!  PandaUP!!!

JJ

3 great...and funny speeches
Guests
Playing with bro/nephew
7 iron 1......recovery shot/chip/putt 2.....pitch/putt 3.....drive/bunker shot/sandie 4.....9 iron/greenie 5....drive/wedge 6.....hybrid/chip 7.....5 iron/chutt 8.....recovery/pitch shot 9.....hybrid/9 iron 10....drive/6 iron 11.....drive/pitch/putt 13....bunker shot 14....recovery shot 15....pitch 16.....7 iron/greenies/largo 17....drive/wedge/largo 18
Dinner
Giants series

HappyUP!!! Day 2101

HappyUP!!! - 2 great speeches
Why it happened - Toastmasters
Why it makes me happy - it's fabulous when we "hit it" and work in 2 speeches and have plenty of time for table topics

HappyUP!!! - a little win today
Why it happened - I played well
Why it makes me happy - it's always good to get "paid" rather than "pay"

HappyUP!!! - playing in "the new" game
Why it happened - we only had 5
Why it makes me happy - it didn't take me long to figure this one out....makes a few birdies and don't make double bogeys!

HappyUP!!! Day 2100

HappyUP!!! - Rototilling
Why it happened - rain
Why it makes me happy - nice to have the ground soft...no dust...and getting the winter garden ready.

HappyUP!!! - watching the rain
Why it happened - weather
Why it makes me happy - it was such a blessing...to be home...retired....and looking out and loving the first storm of the year

HappyUP!!! - Giants win
Why it happened - they are on a roll
Why it makes me happy - ANOTHER elimination game overcome....and the NLCS is DONE....on to the Series!!!

HappyUP!!! - a really fun and cool plan
Why it happened - I got to thinking
Why it makes me happy - I am SOOOOOOO going to bring some joy to someone this week...and others, I am sure


JJ

Rototilling
Giants win
Watching the rain
A REALLY cool and FUN plan!!!
Quinoa/Orzo/Tom sauce

HappyUP!!! Day 2099

HappyUP!!! - brekko
Why it happened - I know an excelletn place
Why it makes me happy - how good does the above look? Well....yeah...it tastes better

HappyUP!!! - Giants win
Why it happened - they are pretty good
Why it makes me happy - series tied...one more....and we go to the Big Show

HappyUP!!! - rain on the way
Why it happened - weather
Why it makes me happy - ahhhhh.....tho not ready for winter....here comes the first storm of the year...it's been awhile.

HappyUP!!! Day 2098

HappyUP!!! - an enchanted evening
Why it happened - I planned it
Why it makes me happy - perfect restaraunt.....great service....great food....and the best company in the world

HappyUP!!! - 18
Why it happened - I found something
Why it makes me happy - I didn't play well today...but came through for some loss mitigation

HappyUP!!! - birdie 6
Why it happened - skills
Why it makes me happy - birdies make the day....I didn't have many today....but this one really helped

JJ

9 iron 1.....chutt 2....pitch/putt 3....8 iron/putt/birdie 6....drive 7.....5 iron 10....bunker shot/sandy 12.....drive 13....hybrid 14....wedge 16.....drive/9 iron 18

Coming through for loss mitigaion
An enchanting evening

HappyUP!!! Day 2097

HappyUP!! - time with Stu
Why it happened - I made a little trip
Why it makes me happy - I will explain who Stu is a bit

HappyUP!!! - great round
Why it happened - I'm playing well
Why it makes me happy - it's what I do

HappyUP!!! - wood fired pizza night
Why it happened - my club does that
Why it makes me happy - gorgeous weather....outside.....woodfired personal pizzas....with the people that are the closest to me....heaven!

HappyUP!!! - wonderful morning time
Why it happened - well...it does
Why it makes me happy - it was absolutely.......THE BEST!

JJ

Wake up
Family cuddle time
Time with Stu
A returned call
Drive/wedge 1....drive 2....drive/3 wood 3....drive/4 iron/wedge/putt 4....8 iron 5....chutt 6....drive 7...drive/5 iron 9....drive/hybrid/wedge 10....drive/6 iron/pitch 11.....7 iron 12....drive/7 iron/2 putt 13....hybrid/9 iron/14.....wedge 15...drive/wedge/birdie 16... 6 iron 17...drive/hybrid/wedge 18

Perfect weather
Great round
Lifting a few off my buddy
Fabulous dinner companions

HappyUP!!! Day 2096

HappyUP!!! - TileUP!!!
Why it happened - I met a guy
Why it makes me happy - when a workman shows up ON TIME....does great work....leaves.....and then comes back to complete the job ON TIME AGAIN....all in the same day....for a reasonable price.....YEP!!!! THAT is a HappyUP!!!

HappyUP!!! - a call from Mac
Why it happened - he was thinking of me
Why it makes me happy - what a great opportunity he has for me! I'm not sure it's something I want to be involved in...we'll see....it's an open invitation. It's great to be appreciated and respected by peers

HappyUP!!! - great evening invitation
Why it happened - it was one of those perfect things
Why it makes me happy - hmmmm........let's just leave it at......it does

HappyUP!!! - other calls
Why it happened - friends
Why it makes me happy - one inbound from Nicky....another outbound to Eric.....great reconnecting with these two fine dudes

HappyUP!!! - a little purchase
Why it happened - I just had to
Why it makes me happy - hmmmmm.....I don't think I will disclose it here. The people that need to know.....already do......but this is fun!

JJ

Tile guy showing up...and on time
A purchase
A call from Mac
Talking to E man
Some home reorganization
Call from Nicky
Fabulous evening invitation

HappyUP!!! Day 2095 Wed

HappyUP!!! - an invitation
Why it happened - I have some cool friends
Why it makes me happy - we will be doing some private touring soon!

HappyUP!!! - 3 birdies
Why it happened - hitting it well
Why it makes me happy - had one of my most solid rounds of golf for the year today. The weather was just tremendous....so glad to be alive

HappyUP!!! - nailing down plans
Why it happened - I asked
Why it makes me happy - fun times ahead for this event....it is going to be an AWESOME night. Something to look forward to is ALWAYS a HappyUP!!!

JJ

Kristy speech
Bob speech
TM's filling in

Hybrid/wedge 1....punch/pitch 2...drive/3 wood on to 3...drive/hybrid/wedge/putt/birdie 4....wedge/chutt 5....drive/wedge 6....drive/wedge 7....chip 7....putt 9....drive/3 wood/wedge 10....drive/9 irong/putt/birdie 11....bunker shot/putt 12....bunker shot 13...drive/putt/birdie 15....punch shot/putt 16.....7 iron for dots on 17....drive/hybrid/wedge 18

HappyUP!!! Day 2094

HappyUP!!! - new Tuesday game
Why it happened - changing things up
Why it makes me happy - glad I was able to fall in with these guys. Tues is a great day to play

HappyUP!!! -birdies and skins
Why it happened - I got a little game
Why it makes me happy - I didn't exactly understand what the game was today.....I just know....if you make a few birdies and get some skins, you don't reach into your pocket at the end of the day.

HappyUP!!! - tile guy
Why it happened - he was in the new group above
Why it makes me happy - he is the PERFECT guy to do a little repair job for me....and he has the time.

JJ

Pitch 1.....drive/8 iron 2.....drive/3 wood/pitch/putt 3.....punch/wedge 4...drive/wedge 6....3 wood/pitch 10....drive/8 iron 11....bunker shot/putt 12....drive/wedge/putt 13....4 iron/wedge/putt/birdie 14.....wedge/putt/birdie 15....punch/bunker shot 16.....pitch 17.....drive/pitch 18

A Tuesday game
Meeting new guys
A tile guy
Gorgeous weather
2 birdies and 4 skins
Chatting with Seth

HappyUP!!! Day 2093

HappyUP!!! - brekko
Why it happened - the E-man called me
Why it makes me happy - LOVE this guy....haven't seen him in a bit....great convo.  The brekko was tasty as well

HappyUP!!! - gym
Why it happened - I do go there
Why it makes me happy - good little workout today. I prefer to do my workouts on my own.....but....it's nice to utilize the equipment on occasion

HappyUP!!! - Giants Win
Why it happened - they are winners
Why it makes me happy - Holliday's slide into Scutarro was DIRTY!  Serves him right that he later booted a key ball.  I'm thinking we will be seeing some payback in this series.

HappyUP!!! - walking
Why it happened - needed to shake out that gym workout
Why it makes me happy - so DARN gorgeous out there today....I just kept on going and going

JJ

Brekko
Fixing an issue
Gym
Walking
Giants win

HappyUP!!! Day 2092

HappyUP!!! - smoking it
Why it happened - I found a little something
Why it makes me happy - golf imitates life.....I got a GREAT wake up today

HappyUP!!! - par on 17
Why it happened - GUTS
Why it makes me happy - we had an audience....terrible tee shot....great pitch...and a better putt...sealed the deal

HappyUP!!! - a walk in the park
Why it happened - a lovely day
Why it makes me happy - who doesn't like a little time out in nature?....that's off the golf course?

JJ

wedge 2....punch 3....drive/hybrid/wedge 4....9 iron 5.....recovery shot/putt/birdie 6.....drive 7....pitch/putt/par 8....drive/8 iron/putt 9.....drive/hybrid/wedge/putt/birdie 10......recovery shot/chip 11....6 iron 12....drive 13...wedge 14....9 iron 15....recovery/pitch 16.....pitch/putt 17....drive/3 wood/wedge/putt 18
Putting the L man away
A walk in the park

HappyUP!!! Day 2091

HappyUP!!! - Dry Creekers
Why it happened - reunion
Why it makes me happy - I think we graduated 19 in my 8th grade class. We were pretty close to getting 9 of them there tonight.  So happy to get the 5

HappyUP!!! - grinding it out on 18
Why it happened - I never quit
Why it makes me happy - I was heading for a diaper fill on the last hole....but I played it to the hilt....including hitting an impossible bunker shot very well....and draining the putt....to save some cash

HappyUP!!! - reunion
Why it happened - we do this stuff
Why it makes me happy - we had soooooooooooooo much fun with this one....our 35th.  Two new venues were involved....awesome!

HappyUP!!! - safe travels
Why it happened - a strong constitution
Why it makes me happy - I'm always happy when my friends are safe

JJ

Drive/9 iron 2.....Putt on 4....chutt on 12....good break/ugly par 13...bunker shot/putt/grinding it out on 18
Reunion
After reunion
Friend safe

HappyUP!!! Day 2090

HappyUP!!! - planting
Why it happened - I bought stuff
Why it makes me happy - I took advantage of a little time window and got it done

HappyUP!!! - 7 iron on 17
Why it happened - coming back
Why it makes me happy - I had been having an awful day....but I hung in there...like I always do....THIS was a PURE shot....just like the 7 iron was on 11 that came out of nowhere

HappyUP!!! - communication
Why it happened - we do that as humans
Why it makes me happy - had some good ones going on today

JJ

Planting
Drive/hybrid/wedge 1....drive/3 wood/pitch/putt 3....hybrid/birdie 4....9 iron 5....drive/9 iron/putt 6....5 iron 8...drive/hybrid 9.....drive/3 wood/wedge/gimme birdie 10....drive 11....pitch 12....lucky break 13....9 iron 14....drive/punch/chutt 15.....drive/wedge 16.....7 iron 17.....break/hybrid/bunker shot 18
Winning big
Splendid weather
Lovely conversation

HappyUP!!! Day 2089

Roasted green beans....who would have

thought to make them that way? I got a 

recipe...very simple...from a friend the other

day. THIS is the way to go. Love green beans!!!

HappyUP!!! - yard/garden work
Why it happened - I was motivated
Why it makes me happy - a little at a time...brings it all back into shape

HappyUP!!! - the dump
Why it happened - it needed to
Why it makes me happy - this trip was so overdue. Feels so great to get rid of some e-waste/hazardous waste/and CRAP

HappyUP!!! - great wake up
Why it happened - I dunno really
Why it makes me happy - I just woke up.....and really enjoyed the early morning time

HappyUP!!! - Giants WIN!!!
Why it happened - Cardiac Kids
Why it makes me happy - who would have thought they could come back from 2-0 down....and sweep the Reds at home. Boy....was that an exciting last 3 innings to watch!!!

JJ

Yard/Garden work
A trip to the dump
Green Acres
Great wake up
Giants WIN!

HappyUP!!! Day 2088

HappyUP!!! - A's/Giants win
Why it happened - playoffs
Why it makes me happy - this is getting exciting...both down 2-0 in their series'. OMG...both knotted at 2 up. Could they both do it

HappyUP!!! - Wor Won Ton soup
Why it happened - I got an invitation
Why it makes me happy - I LOVE Wor Won Ton soup.....and everything that comes with it

HappyUP!!! - 4 iron thru the bunker shot on 15
Why it happened - I know how to hit this one
Why it makes me happy - it's imagination...creativity...course knowledge..and a bit of luck.....not a lot of people try this shot when they are in this impossible shot. Pulled it out on a day when a lot was going against me.

JJ

Some entertaining speeches
A scrambled but solid meeting
Recovery shot/wedge 1.....hybrid/pitch 3....chip 5....drive/wedge 6.....drive 7....pitch 8....flop shot 9....drive/7 iron 11.....chutt 12...4 iron thru-the-bunker recovery 15....drive/putt 16
Wor Won Ton Soup
A's win
Giants win

HappyUP!!! Day 2087

HappyUP!!! - delivering
Why it happened - Toastmasters
Why it makes me happy - I could have "phoned this one in"....I didn't....and got rave reviews

HappyUP!!! - Cake speech
Why it happened - Toastmasters
Why it makes me happy - AB gave an incredibly entertaining speech about a guy......who has never baked......MAKING his daughter's wedding cake.  The tools...recipes...the fondent....the hours of study/testing.......and seeing the output....a TREMENDOUS cake

HappyUP!!! - Giants/A's win
Why it happened - it's the playoff
Why it makes me happy - both down 2-0.....neither eliminated. Go home teams!!!

JollyJottings

3 Speeches
An unlikely cake baker
A very welcome request
More fall weather
Brekko invite
Treasurer chat...settling it down
Rotisserie chicken
A's win
Giants win

HappyUP!!! Day 2086

HappyUP!!! - nice walk
Why it happened - I was inspired to do so
Why it makes me happy - it was such a nice crisp evening....ahhh...so nice

HappyUP!!! - Pete Townshend
Why it happened - caught an interview
Why it makes me happy - The Who have always been a favorite band. Pete got a bad wrap in the early 2000's. It was nice to get "the other side of the story" as he clears his name.

HappyUP!!! - fall has arrived
Why it happened - I noticed the weather
Why it makes me happy - it's been a little late coming....but I so LOVE this season

QuoteUP!!! 28 - Barenaked Ladies

"I could hide out under there

...I just made you say underwear"

I really do love - the irreverant nature of the Barenaked Ladies. Their music was pretty cool.

"I could leave but I'll just stay.... - ........all my stuff's here anyway"

BareNaked LadiesUP!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 2085

HappyUP!!! - playin with Da Booth
Why it happened - he had room
Why it makes me happy - love this guy...though we don't get to golf often. He's one of those "larger than life guys." So much fun

HappyUP!!! - 4 birdies
Why it happened - good hybrid/wedge/putt 1....nice 8 iron tight/putt 5....cute hold off 9 iron/putt into 14....drive/OK wedge/outstanding read and putt on 15
Why it makes me happy - I average a little over 1 birdie a round.....so...well....it's all about birdies....wish I had more pars to back the birds up today....but ....we won a fiver today

HappyUP!!! - riding
Why it happened - pards came in from late night flight
Why it makes me happy - I was ready to walk.....but....it ended up being good thing to ride today

HappyUP!!! - new friend
Why it happened - we were filling in
Why it makes me happy - played golf with a 60 year old characther today. It's the best way to describe this type of person.....met a bunch of them in my lifetime. They add spice...what a hoot.

HappyUP!!! - free drink
Why it happened - a hole in one
Why it makes me happy - nope! I still don't have one....so happy for guy playing behind us who was happy enough to buy us a celebratory libation

HappyUP!!! 2084 Sat

 

 HappyUP!!! - divisional speech contest

Why it happened - I'm a Toastmaster...we do these things

Why it makes me happy - I am so grateful to PCAR for donating

their lovely facility. It was PERFECT for this meeting. A great contest

was held.....and I got to do some volunteering as being responsible for the

facility

HappyUP!!! - a belt promotion

Why it happened - the kids are all moving up

Why it made me happy - it is a wonderful experience to 

just watch....all of these kids....working...working...working...

until they get to their next level. A magical thing to behold......

and I am glad that I was THERE! Sacred privilege

HappyUP!!! - call from old friend

Why it happened - I was thought of

Why it makes me happy - who knew I would get this call?

It lifted my day.....can't wait for us to get together soon

HappyUP!!!! - good report

Why it happened - I called the pro shop

Why it makes me happy - despite recent aeration, I heard

the greens are in good shape....TeeUP!!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 2083

This might be one of my finds of the year!

HappyUP!!! - quinoa
Why it happened - it was recommended to me
Why it makes me happy - quinoa seems like a rice or a pasta. It's actually a seed. It's easier/faster to make than rice....plus it is extremely high in nutritional content.  While I made it with my special tomatoe sauce, it actually is quite good by itself.  LOVE this!

HappyUP!!! - retrieved item
Why it happened - I had left something behind
Why it makes me happy - I rushed back to the store and guess what? My item had been turned into the office. HappyUP!!!

HappyUP!!! - bank run
Why it happened - I'm the treasurer
Why it makes me happy - you KNOW if you go to the bank, there is usually a line involved. BAM! I was in and out like a flash

HappyUP!!! Day 2082

HappyUP!!! - finalizing some plans
Why it happened - I made some phone calls
Why it makes me happy - great to get the details squared away....now it's time for the fun

HappyUP!!! - sleeping in
Why it happened - I chose to
Why it makes me happy - it's not often that I sleep in......but today.....I just felt like I needed it

HappyUP!!! - Pandora
Why it happened - I dug into it a bit
Why it makes me happy - I had a great music burn going on while I did my chores today. I have been a late adopter of Pandora but it really is da bomb.

HappyUP!!! Day 2081

HappyUP!!! - A's Sweep
Why it happened - a lawnchair
Why it makes me happy - the Rangers, leading all year, folded like the implement you sit in on your lawn. I still have my ticketstubs from the 70's when I went to 2 of the 3 World Series that the A's won....with my mom. She was working at the Press Tribune and got the tickets on a "tradeout" (I think that was the term). She wasn't a huge sports fan. She took me there....for me. I was SO into them back then. My allegiance/diehard fandom left me years ago. Yet, I still remember my mom's love to take me there. I even remember one game where it had rained...helicopters came in to try to dry the field....game cancelled.....we had to go all the way down the next day.  My mom?....the greatest.

HappyUP!!! - Presidential Debate
Why it happened - it's what we do
Why it makes me happy - the ads are one thing. No, this was by no means a "classical debate" as I know them. Yet, we all get to see our candidates on the spot

HappyUP!!! - Table Topics
Why it happened - I was called upon
Why it makes me happy - nope, I didn't win.......but I sure as heck cracked the crowd up today....and then also switched it up.....and gave myself permission to be human.  It felt good.

HappyUP!!! Day 2080 Tues

HappyUP!!! - Shipping off the cards
Why it happened - I posted something months ago
Why it makes me happy - these were part of my late brother's collection. I am so happy that somebody tracked me down who NEEDED these two talking cards. My late brother passed long ago....but....today....he's making a collector back in Massacheusetts happy

HappyUP!!! - bridge speech
Why it happened - a SMART guy
Why it makes me happy - I had requested that this retired bridge builder give a speech about the new span of the Bay Bridge.  I learned SOOOOOO much.

HappyUP!!! - 5 chapters transcribed today
Why it happened - I needed to get back to some study work
Why it makes me happy - as I was going back over my notes, I was learning/re-learning things right and left.  It is AMAZING how much we actually remember.....can you imagine how much we have "forgotten" that is really just sitting up in the cranial attic?

JJ

Bridge speech
Vacation speech
Nitrate free turkey
5 chapters transcribed today

HappyUP!!! Day 2079

Shadows fall upon the beautiful greens....so 

long, my 18 beautiful friends. Today you are

getting your aeration...you're beauty will return

in a few weeks

HappyUP!!! - tree project
Why it happened - it was time
Why it makes me happy - I had to do this project in two parts with some time between the parts. It worked out great. No special equipment needed. No bodily damage

HappyUP!!! - tossing some crap
Why it happened - got motivated
Why it makes me happy - I am far from a packrat......but it is easy for me to accumulate "stuff"....that I don't really need.  Got a bit more work to do but, if more crap is going out daily then coming in, eventually it all works, right?

HappyUP!!! - skirt steak
Why it happened - I saw a good one at store
Why it makes me happy - I haven't had one of these rolled gems in quite a bit. STILL as tasty as ever

JJ

Tree project
Getting rid of some crap