HappyUP!!! Day 2208

The onion/garlic bed is fine.....just time

to get the other beds weed free for planting time

in a couple/three months....patience

HappyUP!!! - gardening
Why it happened - lovely weather
Why it makes me happy - so tempted to get out there and plant...but....no! no! no! It's not time for that. We have plenty of cold in front of us.  The weather has been spectacular but the ground is still cold.  There will be plenty of time for me and my little entrepreneurial buddy to get the goods in the ground. Today, it's all about preparation and natural weed abatement.

HappyUP!!! - Obama golf lesson
Why it happened - he had a holiday
Why it makes me happy - it's good for golf that the man in chief gave some great publicity to the sport.  He picked a great teacher in the Harmon Camp to get him tuned up.  It reminds all of us golfers to promote the sport........and get young one's started as early as we can....and I will!

HappyUP!!! - more of the same
Why it happened - some people just don't get stuff
Why it makes me happy - the actions don't make me happy.......the consistency of the behavior does, however.  It's very predictable....oblivious....whiney.........and we all know how to deal with it.

HappyUP!!! - on the mend
Why it happened - down time
Why it makes me happy - my family has been hit hard this week on the cold front.  They all seem to be getting better as they head into an important week

HappyUP!!! - helping out
Why it happened - my nephew needed a hand
Why it makes me happy - glad that he calls me.....glad that I have the ability......just love that guy

HappyUP!!! Day 2207

HappyUP!!! - Spanish Omellette
Why it happened - the club
Why it makes me happy - most of the time, it's just a bit of salsa in there.....oh my.....they added chorizo!!!! Absolutely delicious!!

HappyUP!!! - brother's birdie on 18
Why it happened - hmmmm.....he pulled something out of his fanny?
Why it makes me happy - it's not often that anyone puts a ball from 200 yards to within 4 feet of a hole...especially the last hole....especially when we were getting pummelled a bit. What  a savior!!!!

HappyUP!!! - a couple of birdies
Why it happened - good shots
Why it makes me happy - my birdie production has been off this year....averaging about .5 birdies a round.  Great to get two of them today.  I'd LOVE for my birdie average to be over 1 a round this year.....close to two would be even better.  Got to start working on that wedge game!

JJ

Shorts weather
Great Spanish Omellette
Brekko with the guys
Hybrid 2....drive/hybrid 4....9 iron 5....drive/wedge/putt/birdie 6.....drive/7 iron 7/despite horrendous luck....6 iron 8....recovery shot/pitch 9....drive/3 wood 10.....hybrid/chutt 11....6 iron 13....4 iron/wedge/putt 14....drive 15....drive/laid off 9 iron/putt.birdie 16....drive/3-wood/cute wedge/chutt 18
After round fun
Brothers birdie on 18.....SPECTACULAR...and a money saver

HappyUP!!! Day 2206

HappyUP!!! - roast beef
Why it happened - my GF has it going on
Why it makes me happy - she's been under the weather......but she still put on a great spread tonight

HappyUP!!! - re-team with G-mac
Why it happened - luck of the draw
Why it makes me happy - yeah, it was a loss......but it wasn't from a lack of trying...and we took it in good stride. LOVE teaming with this guy

HappyUP!!! - birdie on 3
Why it happened - 3 great shots
Why it makes me happy - they didn't see that little 25 foot "chutt" coming at em.....as it dropped nicely into the toughest hole on the golf course!

HappyUP!!! Day 2205

HappyUP!!! - Wor Won Ton soup delivery
Why it happened - people have needs in this world
Why it makes me happy - so glad to be able to take care of my sick family

HappyUP!!! - brekko with GT
Why it happened - he asked
Why it makes me happy - it is a sacred privilege to be reached out to by someone.....it is a strong person that asks for help....I'm so blessed to be counted upon as that kind of resource

HappyUP!!! - pooch sitting
Why it happened - sick family
Why it makes me happy - love taking care of the furry girl while my family rests

JJ

Wor Won Ton Soup delivery
Brekko with Greg T
Sharing my knowledge
Beautiful day
Taking care of the pooch

HappyUP!!! Day 2204

HappyUP!!! - spectacular shorts weather
Why it happened - it's where I live
Why it makes me happy - it's February, for goodness sakes.......WHAT A DAY!!!

HappyUP!!! - birdie on 18
Why it happened - four nice shots
Why it makes me happy - there is NOTHING like making a birdie on the last hole  to cure a lot of ills

HappyUP!!! - working on project
Why it happened - I got going
Why it makes me happy - it's just good to knock yet another item off the big "to do" list

HappyUP!!! Day 2203

Looks like mashed potatoes, doesn't it?

HappyUP!!! - lucky break
Why it happened - shouldn't have....who knows
Why it makes me happy - let's just say we dodged a bullet this morning....it could have been unfavorable but it all worked out

HappyUP!!! - cool Shepheards Pie
Why it happened - new recipe
Why it makes me happy - delicious!.....and very healthy.....no need for the potatoes when one can puree steamed cauliflower.  While good, it was the first time out.....I'll tweek it a bit the next time.

HappyUP!!! - great meeting
Why it happened - it's Tuesday
Why it makes me happy - we had a couple of great speeches....I took home best Table Topics (wheeeee!)....most importantly, we got ANOTHER new member today!!! That is a lot of growth over the last few weeks

HappyUP!!! Day 2202

HappyUP!!! - GREAT call to Curtis the Plumber
Why it happened - I had a suspicion
Why it makes me happy - I am SOOOOOO glad I didn't take this "little" project on myself

HappyUP!!! - Delivery of my precious cargo
Why it happened - flight was on time
Why it makes me happy - ahhhhhhhhhh......so nice......they are back home after a great trip.  Super easy, smooth pickup at the new terminal.

HappyUP!!! - gorgeous day
Why it happened - Nor Cali
Why it makes me happy - there is a cost to being here.....but today was one of the rewards....in February

HappyUP!!! - pest control guy
Why it happened - he stops by every once in awhile
Why it makes me happy - SUPER nice guy....always knocks to see if I am at home....checking to see if any issues have developed.

HappyUP!!! Day 2201

When the King's win.....so do the fans!

TacoUP!!!  Everyone loves a JackTaco....

2 free ones is the only thing better!

HappyUP!!! - 15
Why it happened - last hole today
Why it makes me happy - no question....what I am working on is what I should be working on.  Just wish it would come around a little sooner.....but....hey....that just means I/ME?MOI need to come around a little sooner and get out of a bad habit

HappyUP!!! - King's Win
Why it happened - probably because I am a good luck charm
Why it makes me happy - it's always more fesive leaving the arena after a win.....and you get free Jack Tacos!!!

HappyUP!!! - sushi
Why it happened - met up with my buddy Seth
Why it makes me happy - delicious fish.....and great company

HappyUP!!! - what a happy picture
Why it happened - family fun in the Northwest
Why it makes me happy - if there was ever a picture of pure enjoyment and fun, this one was it. Put a great big smile on my face.

HappyUP!!! Day 2200

HappyUP!!! - playing with the Chairman of the Board
Why it happened - he's an old friend
Why it makes me happy - haven't played with this guy for about 6 months.  Always like slapping it around with K. Now that the phone company deal is wrapping up, I hope to see him on the course more often

HappyUP!!! - birdie on 13
Why it happened - a great 9 iron
Why it makes me happy - I haven't been making many birdies as of late.  Well.....NONE for awhile.
It was good to break the seal

HappyUP!!! - brekko
Why it happened - the club and a frost delay
Why it makes me happy - super to be able to break bread so easily with so many of my golfing pals

HappyUP!!! Day 2199

HappyUP!!! - salmon leftover
Why it happened - I went lite last night
Why it makes me happy - noting like being able to enjoy such succulence....and merely having to heat it up

HappyUP!!! - 18
Why it happened - who knows
Why it makes me happy - a sketchy day out on the links......glad to put together some shots at the very end when it was needed

HappyUP!!! - great news from the north
Why it happened - my family is on vacation
Why it makes me happy - it was awesome to get such fabulous updates

HappyUP!!! Day 2198

Yep....the ultimate of ignorance.....which I have

witnessed on full display.  Despite this, I

have a degree of sympathy for people that suffer

from a lack of cranial/emotional development.

HappyUP!!! - a send off
Why it happened - time to visit family
Why it makes me happy - off they go.....so much FUN in front of them.....leaving manipulating uglinesss behind (OK....I am sure the ugliness will try to insert itself...no matter...blah blan..the ugliness is the ugliness....IT can deal with that). They are going to have so much fun

HappyUP!!! - great estimate
Why it happened - I needed work done
Why it makes me happy - cheaper than I thought...who doesn't love that?

HappyUP!!! - great salmon and fish tacos
Why it happened - I was doing some testing
Why it makes me happy - yeah....a fishy day....fish is good for you....glad that I think fish is good!

JJ

Great estimate
Great neighbor
Fish tacos
Great salmon
Sending my family off
They are having wonderful time.....hopeful NO ONE tries to insert themself inappropriattely to try to spoil it....but I know better
House guest

HappyUP!!! Day 2197

HappyUP!!! - special dinner
Why it happened - special occasion
Why it makes me happy - so LOVE my girlfriend......what a night!

HappyUP!!! - wedge on 18
Why it happened - just did what I had to do
Why it makes me happy - so great...to perform....EXACTLY when you have to...with a great shot

HappyUP!!! - great speeches
Why it happened - Toastmasters
Why it makes me happy - to see "my kids" go from where they were to where they are now.....and to know I had a little hand in that.....very rewarding

HappyUP!!! - a quickie return
Why it happened - bought the wrong stuff
Why it makes me happy - got the right stuff.....with no issues whatsoever

HappyUP!!! Day 2196

HappyUP!!!  - 2 applications
Why it happened - we got it going on
Why it makes me happy - growth....growth...growth

HappyUP!!! - errands run
Why it happened - gotta do it
Why it makes me happy - it went perfectly...returns...bank...no hassles

HappyUP!!! - brekko with my buddy
Why it happened - we got it on
Why it makes me happy - SUCH a GREAT time!

HappyUP!!! - great evening time
Why it happened - it was needed
Why it makes me happy - oh......it just so does.....especially when weirdos are showing their hand

JJ

2 new applications
3 great speeches
GREAT Evening time

HappyUP!!! Day 2195

HappyUP!!! - hammer down!
Why it happened - feeling so much better
Why it makes me happy - I did a WHOLE lotta catch up today

HappyUP!!! - my nephew

Why it happened - he stopped by

Why it makes me happy - I love my nephew...and his visits...and our time

HappyUP!!! - Kovars

Why it happened - time to train

Why it makes me happy - I LOVE watching my kid doing his thing out there...focused

JJ

Grocery

Mac n Cheese

Russell

Kovars

Pizza

Weather

HappyUP!!! Cay 2194

HappyUP!!! - back on the course
Why it happened - I was feeling better
Why it makes me happy - just great to get back to the office.....and enjoy the great outdoors. There is little better than being out in the crisp morning early...the smells...the wildlife....all just a few minutes away

HappyUP!!! - Super Bowl
Why it happened - Americans do this
Why it makes me happy - not the outcome I wanted...but...it was a GREAT game! Very entertaining...many Super Bowls are not

HapyUP!!! - winning dough
Why it happened - my partner
Why it makes me happy - you don't often have an off day this bad.....and still get paid! We WON today!!!! Yeah...easy to lament on my bad play...I prefer to focus on the win

JJ

Waking up naturally
Woke up for golf
Drive---3 wood...6 iron 1...drive/6 iron 2...drive/hybrid 3...drive'hybrid 4...8 iron 5....putt 9...drive/wedge/chutt 10....drive/pitch/putt 11....7 iron/chutt 12....9 iron/putt 14.....drive 15....putt 16...pitch 17....wedge out of ditch/hybrid 18
Partner today to make some dough
Weather
Super Bowl entertainment
Exciting game

HappyUP!!! Day 2193

HappyUP!!! - a medal
Why it happened - my kid worked for it
Why it makes me happy - it was so cool to see him receive this honor

HappyUP!!! - lunch with friends
Why it happened - see above
Why it makes me happy - sooooooo great to spend time with these sacred people......grand parents


HappyUP!!! - great day off
Why it happened - I usually go to the office on Saturday
Why it makes me happy - nice to sleep in

HappyUP!!! - Mac N Cheese
Why it happened - I got off the sick bed
Why it makes me happy - it was gourmet....and tasty.....it's a wonder what homemade does

HappyUP!!! - feeling soooo much better
Why it happened - I laid low earlier in the week
Why it makes me happy - I am so happy to have the luxury to take care of myself based on earlier life choices. I appreciate my health

HappyUP!!! Day 2192

HappyUP!!! - great news
Why it happened - my friend had some
Why it makes me happy - I love great news from close friends as much as great news for myself

HappyUP!!! - off the hook
Why it happened - perhaps my recovery from sickness
Why it makes me happy - so MUCH good going on.....I want to slap myself

HappyUP!!! - weather
Why it happened - weather
Why it makes me happy - NO WAY we should have THIS kind of weather at the beginning of February. Well, maybe we should.....because it is why we live here

HappyUP!!! Day 2191

HappyUP!!! - great night of sleep
Why it happened - some meds?
Why it makes me happy - been nursing a cold for a few days....nights

HappyUP!!! - food delivery
Why it happened - sweetie taking care of me
Why it makes me happy - so nice......when sick...or anytime for that matter...to be
loved to this degree

HappyUP!!! - feeling better
Why it happened - been laying low
Why it makes me happy - everyone around me tells me about these nasty colds....terrible suffering....while irritating.....if this is as bad as it gets, I'm sooooo blessed

JJ

Great night of sleep
Food delivery

HappyUP!!! Day 2190

HappyUP!!! - going to grocery
Why it happened - nice day
Why it makes me happy - been knocked out by a cold for two days...so blessed that I have been able to "lay low" and take care of myself.  Not over the cold....but I felt good enough to go to the store and make a new healthy recipe

HappyUP!!! - new recipe
Why it happened - stuck watching TV
Why it makes me happy - this is a GREAT healthy and fun thing to make....vegetable pie. Delicious

HappyUP!!! - idiot
Why it happened - idiots happen
Why it makes me happy - the people that count.....that are around the idiot.....saw and felt what the idiot did. Personally, I sooooooo wish the idiot would have not behaved like an idiot...but he did. I'm just glad that the important people in my life saw what happened and took it at the "value" that was provided.  Damn......such a setback to what could be a healthy situation.

JJ

Getting out to grocery
Great new recipe

HappyUP!!! Day 2189

HappyUP!!! - opening up
Why it happened - I am trustworthy
Why it makes me happy -  I was sick as a dog. Yet....Toastmasters must go on. While I would not want to infect anyone, I have the key to the building. I got up at 6:15 and opened the building.....so a wonderful meeting could happen...even though I "opened and left" like a ghost

HappyUP!!! - pulled pork care package
Why it happened - I am so lucky
Why it makes me happy - my girlfriend was all over making sure I had sustenance.....more than I was. It was so delicious and more than I could have done for myself. I love her sooooo much

HappyUP!!! - not TOO sore of a throat
Why it happened - I'm sick....I have a cold
Why it make me happy - I can deal with a stuffed nose....and a cough....both irritating. The thing I HATE about being sick is a sore throat. It irritates everytime you swallow. I will only call my throat this time as "scratchy."  I am so blessed to be "sick....but not that sick."

JJ

Opening up for the club
Not TOO sore of a throat
Pulled pork care package

HappyUP!!! Day 2188

HappyUP!!! - life is good
Why it happened - I woke up "grimy"
Why it makes me happy - so grateful to be retired. Back in the day, if I woke up a "little off," I would go into the office. NO reason one should ever go in and infect someone at the height of being able to transfer a sickness. It was awesome that I had the ability to lay low today

HappyUP!!! - brekko
Why it happened - I made a commitment
Why it makes me happy - finally....the pancakes

HappyUP!!! - reading
Why it happened - lay down day
Why it makes me happy - I got caught up on some of my reading items that I was behind in

JJ

Brekko
Being able to lay low
Got some reading done
Life is good

HappyUP!!! Day 2187

HappyUP!!! - hookey wedge on 18
Why it happened - I got some skillz
Why it makes me happy - we needed something to happen. I was behind a tree with 115 yards to go. Not everyone can hook a shot from such a short distance. I hit it perfectly...actually overhooked it a bit...and hit it within 6 ft at a time when it was needed

HappyUP!!! - partner on 18
Why it happened - he snuck one in
Why it makes me happy - my partner was playing OK...he had a 25 footer for birdie on 18....when he drained that putt......OMG........THAT was the game changer out of nowhere.....WINNER!

HappyUP!!! - great message
Why it happened - it happens
Why it makes me happy - it's good to know that everything is OK sometimes

JJ

Wedge 1....pitch 2...pitch 3....4 iron/wedge 4....9 iron 5...putt 6....drive/9 iron 7....4 iron 8...drive/7 iron 9....drive/hybrid/wedge 10....7 iron 12...7 iron 14....drive/putt 15...drive/wedge 16...drive/hooky wedge 18
Sunday golf
Weather
Great sleep
Brekko
Great message

HappyUP!!! Day 2186

HappyUP!!! - chut on 11
Why it happened - a choice and some skill
Why it makes me happy - BOOM!...a MUCH needed birdie

HappyUP!!! - partner par on 18
Why it happened - he grinded
Why it makes me happy - my partner was struggling all day.....he made that putt on 18 and, though we lost, he showed that he was grinding through it and minimized the damages

HappyUP!!! - hybrid on 18
Why it happened - scrambling
Why it makes me happy - I was 190 into the wind with third shot due to a bad drive and a GREAT recovery shot. That drive put me behind the 8 ball.....that hybrid was low and drawing and found it's way within 20 feet of the pin....GREAT shot!

JJ

Chut 1....pitch 2....putt 3...drive/3 wood/wedge 4...wedge 5....chip 6....drive 7...3 wood 9....drive/bunker shot 10.....drive/7 iron/chutt/BIRDIE 11...pitch 15....drive/wedge/putt 16....7 iron/putt 17....driver recovery/hybrid 18

Weather
Great sleep

HappyUP!!! Day 2185

HappyUP!!! - delicious dinner
Why it happened - I picked up some stuff
Why it makes me happy - I am really coming to like some of the pre-made offerings from the grocery stores. Tonight....a stuffed salmon and stuffed portobello mushroom. Delicious.  The salad....romaine lettuce with some pickles cut in and some mozarella cheese and fried onions

HappyUP!!! - putt on 1
Why it happened - I'm a good putter
Why it makes me happy - a birdie on one always starts you on a leg up

HappyUP!!! - fabulous weather
Why it happened - it's weather
Why it makes me happy - I just love our climate. I could have worn shorts today...in January


JJ

Great night sleep
Delicious dinner
3 wood/putt/birdie 1....recovery punch after bad break 2....3 wood/chip 3...drive/hybrid/wedge 4....8 iron 5...drive/wdge 6....drive/good break/wedge 7....pitch/putt 8....drive 9....drive 10....7 iron 13....drive/wedge/putt/birdie 15.....4 iron 17.....3 wood/flop shot/putt 18
Fabulous weather

HappyUP!!! Day 2184

HappyUP!!! - great round by a friend's kid
Why it happened - he's good
Why it makes me happy - I know how much pain has gone into him getting into a PGA Tour event...and he shined today

HappyUP!!! - dry cleaner
Why it happened - I went
Why it makes me happy - I LOVE my dry cleaner

HappyUP!!! - great errands run
Why it happened - good day for it
Why it makes me happy - it was "boom...boom...boom...boom"

HappyUP!!! - a clean fridge
Why it happened - I took an hour
Why it makes me happy - that darn box is GLEAMING!!! Lovely thing to look at

JJ

Great round by my friend's kid
Dry Cleaner
New kicks
Health food store
Easy exchange
Bought some great food
A little extra cleaning
Solid work done on some paperwork projects
Free money with rewards redemption

HappyUP!!! Day 2183

HappyUP!!! - mentoring moment
Why it happened - Toastmasters
Why it makes me happy - I had to step up and have a courageous/edgy conversation with a member that is trying to go big. Glad I had it

HappyUP!!! - Lethal
Why it happened - our head pro
Why it makes me happy - he chose me to test market a brand new golf ball

HappyUP!!! - calling it off on 15
Why it happened - it was raining
Why it makes me happy - I got to stay dry!

HappyUP!!! - ball striking
Why it happened - the range
Why it makes me happy - I validated a suspicion...taking it back to much inside....and...all of the suddent....I started hitting the golf ball properly again.....it's been awhile.

JJ

Bob chat
Parm
3 speeches
So many guests
Mentoring moment
A free LETHAL
15th hole at perfect time
Ball striking...found sumpin sumpin
drive/3 wood/wedge/putt/BIRDIE 1....drive/9 iron 2....drive/hybrid/chip 3.....drive/hybrid/wedge 4....wedge 5....drive/wedge 6....drive/pitch/putt 7.....flop shot/putt 8.....drive/9 iron 10....drive/7 iron 11...6 iron 13....drive/wedge 14....drive/wedge/tap in BIRDIE 15
Great news in the evening

HappyUP!!! Day 2182

HappyUP!!! - Toastmastering
Why it happened - my turn
Why it makes me happy - I LOVE running the show.  We had a great meeting.

HappyUP!!! - guests
Why it happened - members invite
Why it makes me happy - 4 guests is a BIG day for our group.  We will probably pick up at least 2 members. Growth is what it is all about

HappyUP!!! - MLK speech
Why it happened - Toastmasters
Why it makes me happy - Like everyone else, I have heard the snippets. It was interesting to hear a member do an Advanced Manual assignment in Interpretive Reading. It was the first time I heard the entire speech. Very educational. Great job by the member

HappyUP!!!

JJ

MLK speech
Guests
Feeling great today

HappyUP!!! Day 2181

HappyUP!!! - Inauguration
Why it happened - we do that
Why it makes me happy - it is easy to say that all of the pomp and circumstance for a re-elected president is a waste of money.  One could make a very good case for that. Yet, at the same time, it does remind all of we Americans about who we are and where we came from

HappyUP!!! - mowing
Why it happened - I couldn't wait
Why it makes me happy - the grass wasn't that long as it doesn't grow much during the winter. There were a few twigs and leaves left over from shedding of the trees. It's all cleaned up and looking good

HappyUP!!! - MLK Day
Why it happened - it happens every day
Why it makes me happy - there are many who don't agree with this as a holiday...I get that. I am not one of them. MLK was the vital cog that led to righting a wrong that, despite going to war within ourselves, never really got fixed.  It's worth celebrating the fulfillment of a commitment.

JJ

Inauguration
MLK Birthday
Mowing
Getting stuff done
Agenda out

HappyUP!!! Day 2180

HappyUP!!! - 49er win
Why it happened - it almost didn't
Why it makes me happy - my teams have been on the end of bad calls/no calls in the past. I'd like to feel sorry for Atlanta. They were on the short end of a "no call" today. It probably would have been a loss if the call had gone the other way.  On to the super bowl

HappyUP!!! - tasty snackers
Why it happened - it's Championship Sunday
Why it makes me happy - nothing better than a great game and something fun to eat

HappyUP!!! - helping on that homework
Why it happened - little buddy under the gun
Why it makes me happy - I'm glad to play a hand in keeping this guy on track.  I still remember what it was like (though it's been a few years) when you have so many assignments due.  It can be overwhelming. The only solution? You have to put the other stuff away....put the nose on that grindstone.....and slug it out.

JJ

49er win
Tasty treats
Bell pepper dinner
Gorgeous weather
Nice walking the pooch
Helping on that homework

HappyUP!!!Day 2179

HappyUP!!! - bunker shots
Why it happened - a little alteration of technique
Why it makes me happy - my fairway sand game has been off. I made the change today and hit both of those right on the button

HappyUP!!! - bunker/birdie 15
Why it happened - great shot and great putt
Why it makes me happy - my partner and I were getting creamed today. This bunker shot out of a tough lie from the fairway and the 30 foot putt saved us a TON of dough.  This was our final hole today. It was now or never.

HappyUP!!! - weather
Why it happened - who knows
Why it makes me happy - frost delay in the morning to shorts in the afternoon. It's like a change of seasons within 6 hours. How cool is that?

JJ

Bunker shot/putt 16....chutt/putt 17.....putt 18....8 iron/putt 1....punch shot 2...drive/chip 3...drive/hybrid/wedge 4....putt 5....drive/pitch/putt 7....2 putt 9....drive/9 iron 10....drive/hybrid 11....hooked 8 iron 13....bunker shot 14....drive/bunker shot/putt/BIRDIE 15 (saved the dough)

Weather
Time with my friends

HappyUP!!! Day 2178

HappyUP!!! - brothers golf
Why it happened - 2 sets of brothers
Why it makes me happy - who has the opportunity to regularly play golf with his brother at our ages? Who has the opportunity to do that with two other brothers in the same age circumstance? It is a sacred privilege

HappyUP!!! - cornish game hens
Why it happened - my babe was all over it
Why it makes me happy - dang........those were good

HappyUP!!! - family time
Why it happened - it was Friday night
Why it makes me happy - sooooo much laughter in the house tonight

JJ

Brothers golf
3 wood/chip 1...drive/5 iron 9 right when needed....bullet 10...drive/hybrid/2putt 11...drive/wedge/2 putt 13...drive/2 putt 15...drive/3 wood/9 iron 18
Cornish game hens
Conversation
Family time and laughs
Weather

HappyUP!!! Day 2177

HappyUP!!! - Lance interview
Why it happened - I guess the dude had to get something off his chest
Why it makes me happy - he pretty much came across as expected.  He is someone that willingly and knowlingly continued to do a bad thing.  He denied doing it.  Then....and only then.....when he was caught in his lies, he had to come out and admit he lied.  He can never be trusted. I LOVE the sport of cycling. I am happy that Lance Armstrong will now take his place as an insignificant speed bump back down the road

HappyUP!!! - Chinese food
Why it happened - family dinner
Why it makes me happy - I hadn't had good Chinese food in a long time.  I had to order some more traditional fare for my little buddy.......which he devoured. At the same time, he was all over one of the chinese side dishes

HappyUP!!! - an afternoon visitor
Why it happened - he was driving by
Why it makes me happy - it was a brief but fun chat

JJ

Lance interview
Chinese food.....prawns
Afternoon visitor

HappyUP!!! Day 2176

HappyUP!!! - Toastmastering
Why it happened - the Wed group
Why it makes me happy - I usually play a passive role in this group....more like the mentor.  Today, I got to run the meeting.  I always have a good time running the meeting

HappyUP!!! - 2 great speeches
Why it happened - see above
Why it makes me happy - I LOVE to see talent develop the way it did from Karen B and Jonathan today

HappyUP!!! - great putt on 4
Why it happened - I can roll it pretty well
Why it makes me happy - that birdie was much needed

HappyUP!!! - mentoring moment
Why it happened - see great speeches above
Why it makes me happy - I was able to pull one of the speakers aside and really encourage and offer some great advice

JJ

Coffee
Re-coffee
Toastmastering the meeting
Jonathan and Karen speeches
Toastmastering.....funny....guests....signing up....informal mentoring
Par 1....birdie 4 great putt...drive/wedge 7....par 9

HappyUP!!! Day 2175

HappyUP!!! - gave great speech
Why it happened - a new endeavor
Why it makes me happy - after so many years, it is challenging to present new speeches that are of interest. I nailed it today

HappyUP!!! - a new member
Why it happened - we put on a good show
Why it makes me happy - it's all about growing the enterprise so we can help and inspire more people. This guest joined ON THE SPOT!

HappyUP!!! - a good hard cleaning
Why it happened - I got some help
Why it makes me happy - I have to admit...when it comes to kitchen cleaning, I'm kind of a "wiper." I'm not a "white glove test" guy.....I got that treatment today...and will maintain. Got some good tips

JJ

Gave great speech
Heard a great speech
New member
A hard kitchen cleaning
Getting stuff reorganized

HappyUP!!! Day 2174

HappyUP!!! - bowling (for no dollars)
Why it happened - a surprise
Why it makes me happy - it was just fun to get the family out to the lanes for a few games....and the "bowling alley food", of course

HappyUP!!! - speech written
Why it happened - I am scheduled for tomorrow
Why it makes me happy - this is going to be a fun one

HappyUP!!! - another nice candle
Why it happened - a deadline
Why it makes me happy - today was probably my last one for some time....glad it came out as a winner!!!

JJ

Brekko burrito
Chilly ride home
Nice day
Speech written
Area Governor prepped for
Some much needed clean up
Bowling for no dollars
Tortilla soup
Another nice candle

HappyUP!!! Day 2173

HappyUP!!! - great games
Why it happened - playoffs
Why it makes me happy - I just LOVE competition when they lay it out there

HappyUP!!! - knocking out some tunes
Why it happened - getting the fingers back in shape
Why it makes me happy - been a bit laid off of the 6 string lately....time to "tune it all up" and get ready for a BIG event this spring

HappyUP!!! - nice healing
Why it happened - been laying off
Why it makes me happy - the thumb is coming along very nicely. I'll be back on the links this week

JJ

Nice healing
Getting some computer things done
Fabulous Seahawks/Falcons game
Exciting Patriot/Texan game
Knocking out some tunes on the 6 string

HappyUP!!! Day 2172

HappyUP!!! - hanging a light
Why it happened - it was time
Why it makes me happy - no big deal.....just took the old chandelier down for my girlfriend....and put up a BEAUTY to replace it.  Yeah...there was some ladder time....ladder time well spent for McGyver....even though there wasn't much McGyvering to do....just basic homeowner stuff

HappyUP!!! - Ravens/Broncos
Why it happened - it's the playoffs, baby
Why it makes me happy - WHAT A GAME!!!....finally....some excitement to playoff time!

HappyUP!!! - 49er win
Why it happened - the Kaepernick
Why it makes me happy - we are heading to the championship game!!! More football next weekend

HappyUP!!! - fabulous new recipe
Why it happened - experimentation
Why it makes me happy - my girlfriend keeps on keeping it on.....and I am a willing participant

HappyUP!!! - day off
Why it happened - thumb injury
Why it makes me happy - I love golf....but...quite frankly....when it gets into frost delays...and backing things up.......I was kind of glad to just be warm...very warm today....and enjoy the day

JJ

Day off in the cold
Great Ravens/Broncos game
Great Niner game
Fabulous new recipe

HappyUP!!! Day 2171

HappyUP!!! - smog passed
Why it happened - lucky?
Why it makes me happy - just had some work done on the car...it could have easily failed...it didn't...nice

HappyUP!!! - oranges
Why it happened - I grow them...BIG ones
Why it makes me happy - great to be able to share with Igor

HappyUP!!! - Igor
Why it happened - I called
Why it makes me happy - he got my home maintenance thing done IN A FLASH....even bumped me up from Monday to today

HappyUP!!! - Argo
Why it happened - it was movie night
Why it makes me happy - it was a great movie....not sure it will beat out some of the others for an Academy Award...but worth the watch...especially after.....

HappyUP!!! - delicious sushi
Why it happened - a little dinner and a movie
Why it makes me happy - great night out with my girlfriend......so much fun

JJ

Smog passed
Trip to bank
A sweep by Starbucks
Seeing my friend Igor...he did me right
Oranges
Guitar check
Argo

HappyUP!!! Day 2170

HappyUP!!! - talking with contacts
Why it happened - I picked up the phone
Why it makes me happy - always great to stay plugged in....who knows.....I just might put a little "sumptin sumptin" together

HappyUP!!! - 28 degrees
Why it happened - weather
Why it makes me happy - sub-freezing....with many nights to follow.....we don't always get a cold snap.....which is fine.....I like the change of season

HappyUP!!! - another candle completion
Why it happened - just finishing up
Why it makes me happy - it's pretty cool using the tools I bought over Xmas for this little hobby that will cover my candle needs for a good long while

JJ

Candles made
Fun night
Cold night
Errands done
Talking to Ron V
Talking to Mike M
Trading calls with Davey

HappyUP!!! Day 2169

HappyUP!!! - guests
Why it happened - recruiters
Why it makes me happy - we must have had 7 guests at our meeting today....wow!!! Tis the season

HappyUP!!! - 3 great speeches
Why it happened - Toastmasters
Why it makes me happy - I was held at rapt attention for each of these presentations

HappyUP!!! - hold off 5 iron on 18
Why it happened - a bit of skill
Why it makes me happy - my hand was bloodied due to an injury reopening....we needed this shot....and what a shot it was. My partners up and down was pretty special too as we got out with a win today

HappyUP!!! - pork shoulder dinner
Why it happened - my girlfriend can cook
Why it makes me happy - this was "fall off the bone slow cooked" goodness...man oh man!

JJ

coffee
great sleep
The Articulators
Guests
3 solid speeches
Dee
drive 1....drive/6 iron 2....wedge 3....hybrid/wedge 4....drive/8 iron/putt/BIRDIE 6...drive/8 iron 7....bunker shot/chip 9....drive 11....drive/pitch 13....putt 14...drive 15....4 iron punch hook ricover/hold off 5 iron/putt 18
Partner par on 18
Pork shoulder dinner
A clothing territory

HappyUP!!! Day 2168

HappyUP!!! - Toastmasters
Why it happened - we're back!
Why it makes me happy - with where the holidays fell, we had a long break this year. It was great to see the gang again....and start off with a great meeting

HappyUP!!! - HobbyLobby
Why it happened - they are open
Why it makes me happy - I needed a certain supply. I thought I would be trekking all the way to Sacto for it....nope. What an impressive store. I had never been in before

HappyUP!!! - haircut
Why it happend - my hair grows
Why it makes me happy - I have the BEST haircutter....plus she is closeby....not too expensive...and I'm done in a hurry.  If I ever go back to a shaved head, I'll miss this experience.

JJ

Hobby Lobby
Toastmasters
Haircut
Candle making
Delivering a gift

HappyUP!!! Day 2167

HappyUP!!! - dentist trip
Why it happened - it's hygeine
Why it makes me happy - I actually like my dentist and going there. The hygenist is great.  No tooth problems......AND....my dentist actually had heard about my hole in one and brought me a sleeve of golf balls. Sweet

HappyUP!!! - fireplace maintenance
Why it happened - I made a call
Why it makes me happy - it hadn't been working right....but it is now....and I learned a LOT about the best methods of care, maintenance, and economy

HappyUP!!! - visit from my nephew
Why it happened - he does that
Why it makes me happy - always great when he drops by



JJ

Dinner
Visit from Russel
Fireplace
Dentist

HappyUP!!! Day 2166

THAT, my friends, is one plate of healthful and

tastey goodness

HappyUP!!! - wild card Sunday
Why it happened - it's the NFL
Why it makes me happy - the playoffs are when it all starts to get interesting.  None of my favorites were playing this weekend but I always enjoy that great "lay it all out there game."  I wish one of the games would have had been a bit more climatic....but.....hey.....that will happen in the upcoming weeks.

HappyUP!!! - great family bike ride
Why it happened - we all needed to get out and move
Why it makes me happy - it was a little chilly.....but some decent layering...and some pedal pushing....that brings the old temperature up in a hurry.

HappyUP!!! - new recipe
Why it happened - my wonderful girlfriend was experimenting
Why it makes me happy - who doesn't love someone cooking for them....ANYTHING....let alone the exitement of something new?  I know when I am springing a new one on her, I always think, "hey, if it stinks, Chinese food is only 10 minutes away."

JJ

HappyUP!!! Day 2165

HappyUP!!! - Guys Night Out
Why it happened - me and my little buddy wanted to catch a flick (darn popcorn hogger)
Why it makes me happy - great night catching Jack Reacher, the new Tom Cruise offering.
Some good drama....really funny lines...all in all, a solid movie....and a great night out.

HappyUP!!! - Eating the P's
Why it happened - one of those nights
Why it makes me happy - it was Popcorn and Pizza Saturday. OK...probably NOT the most nutritious....but it was a nice little cheat night.  Hey...salad came to the party too

HappyUP!!! - partner's putt on 18
Why it happened - he got a good read...and stepped it up
Why it makes me happy - once again, I was a LOAD on my partner today. His HUGE putt on 18 (after he made one on 16) brought us back to even for the day.

HappyUP!!! - ace by a friend
Why it happened - 5th time for him
Why it makes me happy - a free drink!!!

JollyJottings

Popcorn
Jack Reacher with A-man
Partners putt on 18
Pizza
Pleasantly cold....crisp
Dropped a big word on WWF

HappyUP!!! Day 2164

HappyUP!!! - leftover chicken
Why it happened - I cooked last night
Why it makes me happy - garlic chicken.....breakfast of champions!  Actually, it is a very nice protein to start one's day

HappyUP!!! - winning ugly
Why it happened - my partner stepped up
Why it makes me happy - my partner made a HUUUUGE putt on 18....and pretty much carried my load all day and all the way to the bank

HappyUP!!! - great weather
Why it happened - weather
Why it makes me happy - it's January and the top is down! ....and who is loving it?....THIS guy!!!

JJ

Bedroom visitor
Leftover chicken
Gorgeous weather

HappyUP!!! Day 2163

The broccoli tossed in was outside the recipe

....and....guess what.....it worked!!!

HappyUP!!! - roasted garlic chicken
Why it happened - I got my Rachael Ray on
Why it makes me happy - been meaning to try this dish

HappyUP!!! - dinner
Why it happened - spur of the moment
Why it makes me happy - the chicken came out great and a lovely evening ensued

HappyUP!!! - Whole Foods
Why it happened - I was on my way home
Why it makes me happy - yeah, WF could run a touch more expensive on some things....but...when you consider there is no other grocery store as close to my house....nor on the way from this direction...it's a GREAT store

HappyUP!!! - getting the car back
Why it happened - I've been getting some work done
Why it makes me happy - wow....what a difference with the new system installed

JJ
Picking up the car
Whole Foods
Roasted Garlic chicken
Quality evening
Getting some things done
A cleaning technique

HappyUP!!! Day 2162

HappyUP!!! - drier course
Why it happened - no rain and some sun
Why it makes me happy - the course was getting pretty sloppy.  While a long way from summer conditions, it was much firmer terra firmer today than it has been

HappyUP!!! - 18
Why it happened - a bit of guttiness
Why it makes me happy - it was a tough day....and highly unlikely I would pull this shot off when I needed to.....with all the geeters on the line....but that hooking 8 iron and putt was JUST what the doctor ordered coming in down the line

HappyUP!!! - lining up appointments
Why it happened - it's a New Year
Why it makes me happy - January is starting off in a good trend toward cleaning up/fixing up a few items that need to be taken care of

JJ

Chip/putt 1....drive/chip 2....hybrid/pitch 3....drive/chip 4...8 iron 5...drive/wedge 6....drive/9 iron 7....drive 9....drive/wedge 10....drive 11...chip/putt 12....drive 16...flop 17...8 iron/putt 18
Dry conditions
Seeing some old buddies

HappyUP!!! Day 2161 HappyUP!!!New Year

HappyUP!!! - Rose Parade
Why it happened - I got up early
Why it makes me happy - it was awesome to be up before the family and start my NY off with this tradition.  There were so many cool things happening in front of the judges stand....including the veteran being reunited with his wife. What a surprise! I have to admit....got a little water in the eye over that one

HappyUP!!! - a nice raise
Why it happened - management
Why it makes me happy - who doesn't love a raise? OK...maybe that baby on the Capitol One commercials.  As long as I do what I am supposed to do, a raise kicks in on New Year's Day.  It's a little game I play.  I had a nice win this year.

HappyUP!!! - brekko
Why it happened - a guy's gotta eat
Why it makes me happy - started out the NY right with this tasty repast. My girlfriend makes the BEST breakfast

JJ

A nice raise
Brekko
Rose Parade
Bowl games
A New Year
New plans
Weather

HappyUP!!! Day 2160

HappyUP!!! - timely trip to the vet
Why it happened - routine shots
Why it makes me happy - while there, I discovered that my precious pet had gotten a little scraped up very recently. It was a perfect time to get some antibiotics

HappyUP!!! - New Years celebrating
Why it happened - the club had it going on
Why it makes me happy - great dinner.....great friends....awesome band....what a night and what a way to bring in the New Year

HappyUP!!! - bowl game
Why it happened - it's that time of year
Why it makes me happy - what a great way to enjoy an hour or two on NY Eve day

HappyUP!!! Day 2159

That's a lotta love in there!

HappyUP!!! - The Fresh Market
Why it happened - they opened a while back
Why it makes me happy - I had some special treats to make today.  All needed ingredients were found at this unique market

HappyUP!!! - JoDom's place
Why it happened - New Years is coming
Why it makes me happy - it was so great to see this couple again....all of their friends...and even an old friend of mine

HappyUP!!! - jalapeno poppers
Why it happened - I got into the kitchen
Why it makes me happy - they were a little bit of work....but not as much as I thought.  This low cal version of this popular treat turned out pretty darn good.....burp!

HappyUP!!! - brothar's house
Why it happened - family time
Why it makes me happy - when I say family time, I mean FAMILY time. There must have been over 40 people at this shindig.....all family ties.  All the way from young to old....chaos, the good kind, ensues

HappyUP!!! Day 2158

HappyUP!!! - on the road
Why it happened - it was family road trip time
Why it makes me happy - it's always a fun time in the car....you never know what will happen....or how many cranes you'll see.  "Hey, where do cranes go when they get taken out of service?...To the Cranium"

HappyUP!!! - Exploratoreum
Why it happened - see above
Why it makes me happy - I had always heard about this place but never had a great opportunity to go. It's a hoot!!! We had a ton of fun. Just ran out of time.  It re-opens in April to a bigger and better location.  Yeah....it will be worth a re-visit

HappyUP!!! - dinner
Why it happened - on the road
Why it makes me happy - this little treat was just what was needed by three weary travellers as they sojourned back home

JollyJottings

On the road
Crane game
Exploratorium fun
Dinner
Great day

HappyUP!!! 2157

HappyUP!!! - leftover steak
Why it happened - didn't kill it all last night
Why it makes me happy - I love leftovers....I REALLY do.....and....a fresh steak leftover is the BEST!!!

HappyUP!!! - birdie on 7
Why it happened - 3 great shots
Why it makes me happy - I was struggling to this point...THIS was a lot of help

HappyUP!!! - Buddy/Rick
Why it happened - we tee'd it up today
Why it makes me happy - hadn't played with these two due to the weather.....awesome to do it again

HappyUP!!! - weather
Why it happened - winter
Why it makes me happy - it was a little chilly today........but very manageable.....and one can only LOVE where we live

JJ

Buying a drink for ace
Wedge 1....drive 2.....hybrid 3.....6 iron 4.....8 iron 5 (wire).....8 iron 6....drive/wedge/putt/birdie 7....hybrid 8.....drive/9 iron 9....drive/hybrid 10.....punch 11....putt 12....drive/chutt 13....wedge 14....7 iron 15.....bunker shot/sandie 16.....chip 18
Cool...but good weather
Leftover steak

HappyUP!!! Day 2156

Dang!!!....I look good in a big hat!

HappyUP!!! - hitting balls
Why it happened - nice day
Why it makes me happy - I haven't played in a week due to weather...but I will play tomorrow....and I have to be ready. Very productive

HappyUP!!! - running into my dentist
Why it happened - he was out at the course
Why it makes me happy - it was great to do some "out of office" visiting with my tooth technician

HappyUP!!! - CattlemensUP!!!
Why it happened - family time
Why it makes me happy - LOVE being with these people. I was AMAZED that one quasi-relative of mine knew so many people that I do. He even knew my late brother!!! They went to school together. There is a lot to be said about staying put in one place for so long

JJ

Hitting balls
Seeing my dentist
Cattlemens
Fun night out with family

HappyUP!!! Day 2155

New Socks!!!!.....just the way I like em!!!

HappyUP!!! - rain
Why it happened - weather
Why it makes me happy - gave me just enough excuse to call in sick "to the office" today

HappyUP!!! - garlic chicken recipe
Why it happened - I caught a segment on TV
Why it makes me happy - oh yeah.......this is going to be gooooooood

HappyUP!!! - catching up with my buds
Why it happened - they played some golf today
Why it makes me happy - I really enjoyed some "post-holiday" cheer with my good friends

JJ

Relaxing morning
Meat salad
Rain in the morning
Passing on the office
Seeing my buddy's later
Garlic chicken recipe

HappyUP!!! Day 2154 MerryChristmasUP!!!

Christmas.....what's not to love?

What secrets lie within that wax?

HappyUP!!! - ornaments
Why it happened - my sweetie
Why it makes me happy - what a wonderful addition to the tree!.......the custom guitar ornament was really cool too.  Adds so much to the meaning

HappyUP!!! - opening presents part 1
Why it happened - Xmas morning
Why it makes me happy - so much fun.......anticipation....excitement....watching the joy....it NEVER gets old

HappyUP!!! - opening presents part 2
Why it happened - Xmas morning
Why it makes me happy - my ENTIRE family was together this year.....and everyone just ATE IT UP

HappyUP!!! - candles a HIT
Why it happened - I did the work
Why it makes me happy - another year of the tradition......successfully accomplished. I SWEAR I will work on this earlier for next year

HappyUP!!! - dinner with the family
Why it happened - Christmas
Why it makes me happy - great food......great warmth.......great games.....great fun

JJ

Opening presents
Getting cool stuff
Brekko with the family
The usual gift goes over well
Dinner with family

HappyUP!!! Day 2153

LOVE THEM Hot WHEEEEEELS!!!

HappyUP!!! - Hot Wheels fun
Why it happened - I got an idea
Why it makes me happy - I LOVED Hot Wheels when I was a kid. I had a huge collection...probably over 150 cars at one time. Over the years, I had been given a few. They were still in packages. We had so much fun racing them OLD SCHOOL......just like I did when I was a kid

HappyUP!!! - labels turning out great
Why it happened - raffia
Why it makes me happy - the candles are REALLY going to be great tomorrow for Christmas

HappyUP!!! - Christmas Eve visit with friends
Why it happened - they had us over
Why it makes me happy - it was a VERY warm visit on the Eve of the Saviors birth with this couple that we look up to

JJ


Labels turning out great
Last minute shopping
Hot Wheels Fun
Visiting Friends
Xmas lights
Coffee cancelation

HappyUP!!! Day 2162

PERFECT way to "tie off" this year's surprise...raffia

HappyUP!!! - early shopping
Why it happened - I KNOW when to do it
Why it makes me happy - I have known for YEARS that the best time to shop is early on the Sunday morning before Xmas.  NOW, with many stores open all night, one can do it even earlier. 6:30 a.m. is the PERFECT time to GET IT ON!!! Done in 2 hours

HappyUP!!! - wrapping
Why it happened - see above
Why it makes me happy - heck, it's not even Christmas Eve...and I am running ahead of schedule!!!

HappyUP!!! - Michaels
Why it happened - I needed something
Why it makes me happy - I found SO MUCH MORE to make it all happen

JJ

ToysRus
Early shopping
Rain
Michaels
Barnes and Nobles
Golf Galaxy
Wrapping

HappyUP!!! Day 2161

HappyUP!!! - Fresh Market
Why it happened - I was out shopping
Why it makes me happy - this discovery was the gem of the season! What a market!!!

HappyUP!!! - chicken cordon blieu
Why it happened - see above
Why it makes me happy - THAT worked for dinner!!!

HappyUP!!! - candle finish
Why it happened - I put it DOWN (that's a good thing)
Why it makes me happy - this year's surprise......it's all in da can!!!....it's going to be soooo much fun!

HappyUP!!! Day 2160

HappyUP!!! - candle delivery
Why it happened - I made one
Why it makes me happy - who wouldn't love a custom made candle?...and who wouldn't love giving one?

HappyUP!!! - solstice
Why it happened - twice a year
Why it makes me happy - I love solstice....the days just get longer from here....and....it's a great excuse for a candle

HappyUP!!! - Felipe's festivities
Why it happened - friend's birthday
Why it makes me happy - great time out with the family

HappyUP!!! - checkers on high
Why it happened - I was challenged
Why it makes me happy - stalemate after stalemate...great competition

JJ

Solstice
A candle delivery
Felipe's for Xmas celebration
Exciting game of checkers

HappyUP!!! Day 2159

HappyUP!!! - donating
Why it happened - it's that time of year
Why it makes me happy - it is always good to give.....especially if it dings ya a bit

HappyUP!!! - solid round
Why it happened - solid short game
Why it makes me happy - it was cold and VERY windy today....from the back tees....solid piece of work turned in today

HappyUP!!! - no eggs...no problem
Why it happened - the place I ordered from was out
Why it makes me happy - I was looking for protien this morning from eggs. I ordered and paid...only to be informed, "we got no eggs."  No big....though I was really looking for eggs...it all worked out

JJ

Donating
Tho eggs were out of supply...all OK
3 wood 1....drive/6 iron punch 2....drive/hybrid/bunker shot/ putt 3...drive/hybrid 4....7 iron 5...bunker shot/par 6....drive/3 wood/pitch 7......3 wood/putt/greenie/birdie 8....drive/wedge 9....drive/cute "run it through bunker shot" 10....recovery shot/pitch/putt/grimey par 11....7 iron 12...drive/punch 5 iron /putt/birdie on 13....drive/putt 14.....drive/punch 8 iron 15....drive/bunker shot 16....lucky break/greenie 16.....bunker shot/putt 18
Fun with my friends
Solid round...in the cold...and high winds today
Special presents for Xmas...being crafted...coming out nicely

HappyUP!!! Day 2158

HappyUP!!! - an ice scraper
Why it happened - one was in my truck
Why it makes me happy - I was running late. We don't get many of "these kinda days." I was sooooo thankful to have this little tool in my possession

HappyUP!!! - Xmas brekko
Why it happened - annual ritual
Why it makes me happy - great to spend time with my Wed group......delicious food....made an excellent SCORE of swag and a Starbucks card.

HappyUP!!! - nice round
Why it happened - I was grinding
Why it makes me happy - gutted one out with a LOT of "grimey pars" today.......the par on 18 was definitely one for my hall of fame!

JJ

An ice scraper
Coffee
Grocery
Gift exchange.....getting some great sway
8 iron 1....drive 2....7 iron 5.....drive/wedge 6.....drive/7 iron/putt/birdie 7.....bunker shot/putt/ 2 dots on 8....bunker shot/putt/2 dots on 9.....drive/hybrid/wedge 10.....8 iron recovery/chip/putt 11.....pitvh 12...drive/9 iron 13.....drive/wedge 14....putt 15.....wedge/putts 16.....6 iron 17.....7 iron/putt/and a world class grimey par on 18
Lovely (though chilly at times) weather

HappyUP!!! Day 2157

HappyUP!!! - Venita Rhea's
Why it happened - annual tradition
Why it makes me happy - great food and service delivered.....as usual

HappyUP!!! - Gift Exchange
Why it happened - Toastmasters
Why it makes me happy - great to do our annual morning out.....and....I kinda scored with the gift

HappyUP!!! - important trip
Why it happened - Xmas is coming
Why it makes me happy - scored the additional needed supplies for this years "mystery presents"

JJ

Venita Rhea's
Gift exchange
Important trip made
A bit more progress toward Xmas

HappyUP!!! Day 2156

HappyUP!!! - gift exchange ready
Why it happened - I got on it
Why it makes me happy - beautiful homemade gift exchange item...with a surprise...the prototype for this year is in order

HappyUP!!! - getting stuff done
Why it happened - I got on it
Why it makes me happy - clearing all the decks for a wonderful holiday season

HappyUP!!! - important communication
Why it happened - forced it
Why it makes me happy - wow! Glad I got this one cleared up. This could have led to a major social faux paus

JollyJottings

Lovely weather
Getting some things done
important communication
Gift exchange present done

HappyUP!!! Day 2155

Happy knows where to hang!!!

HappyUP!!! - Sunday night with family
Why it happened - I was invited
Why it makes me happy - great to hang out.....eat some delicious pasta......watch the niners win....and have a great evening

HappyUP!!! - niners win
Why it happened - they do that
Why it makes me happy - it was a cliffhanger...that shouldn't have been...but it's all a W

HappyUP!!! - weather on way home
Why it happened - you could feel the change
Why it makes me happy - it's a weird...but great feeling....when you can feel the weather literally change

HappyUP!!! Day 2154

"Oh....what do we have here?"

HappyUP!!! - an ACE!!!

Why it happened - I put it in the jar

Why it makes me happy - 40 years playing this game.....many at a somewhat high level....so many shots so close........today......close became IN!!!!  

HappyUP!!! - the feeling from above

Why it happened - nothing can bring me down today

Why it makes me happy - got a bit of a setback after the round....but....for today....does not matter....40 years....monkey of not having an ace off my back....nope...it's all good

HappyUP!!! - an ACE!!!

...oh....wait...already did that one

HappyUP!!! - homemade tamales

Why it happened - I have this buddy

Why it makes me happy - peeps....trust me on this one....when someone offers you homemade tamales.....and especially if they are of hispanic/mexican decent.....don't walk....RUN!!!...and grab those puppies up!!! Delicious dinner tonight!

HappyUP!!! Day 2153

HappyUP!!! - birdie 14
Why it happened - a couple of nice shots
Why it makes me happy - it could not have come at a better time

HappyUP!!! - delicious fish
Why it happened - GF had it going on
Why it makes me happy - I LOVE a great fish dish....this was ALL over it

HappyUP!!! - tough day with the shootings
Why it happened - a kid that went off the rails
Why it makes me happy - nope....nothing "happy" about the situation...a horrible tragedy...just horrible to the point one wants to puke.  It does, however, give us all the opportunity to do a gut check...and touch our own humanity.....hug our kids closer.  Yes, we grieve....oh how we grieve over this one. We do all know each of our selves better after a day like this....while our hearts are breaking


JJ

Tough morning with shootings
bunker shot 1.....pitch 2.....drive/hybrid/pitch 3....hybrid/wedge 4.....pitch 5....chip 6....chip 8....drive/6 iron 9.....recovery shot/putt 13.....hybrid/9 iron/putt/birdie 14.....punch pitch 15......4 iron 17.....hybrid cutter/6 iron 18
Delicious fish

HappyUP!!! Day 2152

HappyUP!!! - Sushi
Why it happened - gotta eat
Why it makes me happy - it had been awhile and the seaweed and rolls just flowed down the gullet

HappyUP!!! - 5 iron into 17
Why it happened - striped one
Why it makes me happy - got my second KP of the day.....and got my dough back on a tough day

HappyUP!!! - being able to help out
Why it happened - delicate situation
Why it makes me happy - just glad to be able to make it all be alright

JJ

Sushi
A new toy
Being able to help out
5 iron into 17 for a second KP
Winning $10 on a poor day

HappyUP!!! Day 2151

HappyUP!!! - great evaluation
Why it happened - Toastmasters
Why it makes me happy - I got the draw to evaluate a real pro. I want to help her get to "the next level." She gave a GREAT speech....but it wasn't what her project called for. I was glad that I had the tools on board to help her along....she appreciated it

HappyUP!!! - helping out
Why it happened - sacred privilige
Why it makes me happy - my GF got tied up.....and I got to untie the know and save the day. I don't look for credit.....not when I had so much fun

HappyUP!!! - 12/12 concert
Why it happened - a bad storm
Why it makes me happy - I love The Who....when they played at the Super Bowl.....well...uh...they SUCKED!  They rocked it tonight!!!

JJ

Great speeches
Doing a solid evaluation
Coffee time
Good news from GF
Getting to do a pickup
Getting to do dojo time
Great soup
12/12 concert

HappyUP!!! Day 2150

HappyUP!!! - the Xmas find
Why it happened - epiphany
Why it makes me happy - another Xmas mystery solved

HappyUP!!! - Tower Cafe
Why it happened - ventured to the big city
Why it makes me happy - what an AWESOME lunch my GF and I had outdoors on  a winter's day. Something special

HappyUP!!! - Toastmasters
Why it happened - it was Tuesday
Why it makes me happy - a speech about how special brothers are.......some homemade candy treats....that is a great morning!

JJ

Homemade treats
Brothers speech
Weather
THE find re: Xmas
Lunch in the big city

HappyUP!!! Day 2149

Still thinking about last nights fish fiesta!

HappyUP!!! - stuff done
Why it happened - Monday
Why it makes me happy - I had gotten a touch behind in some stuff...great to feel caught up

HappyUP!!! - pizza
Why it happened - I was invited
Why it makes me happy - damn....when was the last time I had pizza?

HappyUP!!! - Kovars
Why it happened - I got the chance
Why it makes me happy - love watching new moves

HappyUP!!! - the Voice
Why it happened - it's TV
Why it makes me happy - it's like any competition....when it gets down to the end....does not matter what the sport/venue that it is.....I love to watch when the competitors are leaving it all out on the field



JJ

Kovars
Pizza
Voice
Getting a bunch o stuff done

HappyUP!!! Day 2148

HappyUP!!! - Ciopinno Feed
Why it happened - Sis in law and bro
Why it makes me happy - good god...........it's delicious.......and...well....the peeps....the zillions that attend....are good peeps

HappyUP!!! - superman
Why it happened - a pickup
Why it makes me happy - it was a cute pose

HappyUP!!! - 49er win
Why it happened - new QB
Why it makes me happy - it was a great win....a great run...all good in Niner town

HappyUP!!! Day 2147 Sat

Happy has a tendency to eat well during

his month long duty...bon apetite

HappyUP!!! - Sunshine
Why it happened - weather
Why it makes me happy - I don't like an early morning tee time in winter. The fog was rolling in. It was SOOOOOOOOO welcome to have the sun pop in earlier in the round than expected

HappyUP!!! - putting decorations together
Why it happened - it's that time of year
Why it makes me happy - so great to work on this project with my little buddy

HappyUP!!! - photo time
Why it happened - it's that time of year
Why it makes me happy - so great.....to be out....in nature....taking pictures....with all the one's I love the most......and get ready for this best time of year

JJ

Sunshine
Putt on 1....putt on 2....3 wood 3....drive/hybrid 4....7 iron/greenie 5....drive/chip 6.....recovery shot/pitch 7.....pitch 8.....hybrid/chip 10.....8 iron/2 greenies 12.....good break 13....hybrid/chip 14....drive/wedge 15.....drive 16.....bunker shot 17.....drive/hybrid/wedge 18
Putting the Xmas stuff together
Xmas photos

HappyUP!!! Day 2146

"Hey....it's Christmas time...let me out

of jail....I got things to do!"

HappyUP!!! - chip in birdie on 8
Why it happened - a bit of luck and skill
Why it makes me happy - we really needed this shot. I hit a solid shot...it just jumped out of the tall grass....it would have gone 10 feet by......if it had not taken a bounce right into the jar.  Hey...breaks go both ways

HappyUP!!! - birdie on 18
Why it happened - I stared it down
Why it makes me happy - the 18th hole is where is often all comes down to. I hit 3 solid shots...but was still 18 feet from the hole..................and then I drilled that putt right back into the bottom of the cup! Yeah.....THAT....was a game changer.......and a happy time to head off into the clubhouse to settle up the debts

HappyUP!!! - 1-4-24
Why it happened - night time fun
Why it makes me happy - dice are a lot of fun....as are the stakes

HappyUP!!! - "you sunk my battleship"
Why it happened - we were playing
Why it makes me happy - with all of the technology, there really is a BIG place in this world for games played on a table.


JJ

Chip in birdie 8
Birdie putt on 18
Sunshine!
Slow cooked pork
Battleship
1-4-24
An appreciation reception at Pro Shop

HappyUP!!! Day 2145

HappyUP!!! - golf!
Why it happened - some somewhat decent weather
Why it makes me happy - it's been awhile

HappyUP!!! - great short game
Why it happened - surprise
Why it makes me happy - one can lose the "touch" part of game after a layoff....I had a TON of "soft hand" shots today

HappyUP!!! - birdie on 17
Why it happened - solid shot..great putt
Why it makes me happy - I was supposed to get the greenie....then a guy behind me hit it closer....at least I tied him up for the skin!

JJ

Recovery hybrid/hybrid 1.....9 iron/putt 2.....shot from bad break 3....drive/hybrid/wedge/chip 4....sawed off 7 iron 5....punch shot/chip/putt 7.....pitch 8....wedge 9....6 iron 10....4 iron recovery punch/pitch 11....5 iron 12....7 iron/pitch 13....bunker shot 14....drive/chip/putt 15....drive/9 iton/pitch/putt 16.....6 iron/putt/birdie 17......hybrid recovery/hybrid shot 18

Weather....kind of

HappyUP!!! Day 2144

HappyUP!!! - JD stepping in to speak
Why it happened - we needed a fill in
Why it makes me happy - it's always good to have 2 speeches.....we almost didn't

HappyUP!!! - an interview with Fran Drescher

Why it happened - I happened to flip on the tube

Why it makes me happy - they asked the former Nanny star about her love life. "What's your biggest turnoff in a guy?"  She said, "I have to say....it's fake hair.  Honey, I'd rather you be bald than come pick me up with that thing on your head that looks like a piece of road kill!"  Sheesh....THAT was funny!

HappyUP!!! - a little more rain
Why it happened - weather
Why it makes me happy - no issue with that this morning...it was enough to keep me out of the bog today.

HappyUP!!! - great afternoon
Why it happened - morning rain
Why it makes me happy - errands done, performance watched, and topped off with some calimari....NICE!

HappyUP!!! Day 2143

HappyUP!!! - Speeches
Why it happened - Toastmasters
Why it makes me happy - learned more about Detoxification AND about Surviving the Xmas season.... more importantly, the two speakers were AS good or BETTER than I have seen these two.

HappyUP!!! - getting the Box
Why it happened - had some work done
Why it makes me happy - nice to have her back and the problem solved. Good timing on making another drop off as well

HappyUP!!! - GroomUP!!!
Why it happened - it needs to sometimes
Why it makes me happy - great picking up da pooch

HappyUP!!! - evaluating
Why it happened - Toastmasters
Why it makes me happy - I did a pretty good job this morning.....but was happy to have one of our newer members beat me for the award. Evaluations aren't easy!

HappyUP!!! Day 2142

HappyUP!!! - Family Time
Why it happened - long day
Why it makes me happy - just good to relax indoors while the weather is so dodgy and enjoy each other

HappyUP!!! - The Voice
Why it happened - it's getting toward the end
Why it makes me happy - good to have this variety show on.....when you can't go outside in the storm

HappyUP!!! - meat loaf re do
Why it happened - we had leftovers
Why it makes me happy - LOVE the LOAF!!!

HappyUP!!! - getting things done
Why it happened - nothing on the agenda
Why it makes me happy - great day to knock down that "to do" list