Wednesday, September 25, 2013

The Ol Nutter Almanac 2013

It's that time of year again!!! You ALL want to know....just what kind
of summer are we looking at....and...as usual...my system is 100% 
guaranteed to be somewhat reliable!


THE CALL - we will have 13 days or less of 100 degree days this summer in the Sacramento/Roseville area....and it would NOT shock me if we have 10 days or less

The Days - 1) 6/7....103  2) 6/8...108 3) 6/28...103 4) 6/29....105 5) 6/30...106 6) 7/1...104
7) 7/2...103 8) 7/3...104  9) 7/4....109  10)...8/19...101...11) 9/8...100 12) 9/9,,,101  

Final HappyUP!!!!date - let's just seal it off for the year now that summer has passed....and all of us pay homage to the WONDER that IS.........Ye Ol Nutter Almanac!!!  Always guaranteed to be....somewhat reliable! (Though....in looking at it's track record....seems you can pretty much take it to the bank!)

9/18/13 HappyUP!!!date - summer isn't officially over yet...still have a few more days to duck....but nothing in the forecast predicting anything close to the century mark.  After that testy hot spell in early July, it appears that the Ol Nutter Almanac will once again prove it's "science."

9/6/13 HappyUP!!!date - yet another week of nothing over 100.  We have a call for some 100 in the next few days.  After that hot spell in July, it looked like the Ol Nutter Almanac was BLOWN OUT! We'll see

8/30/13 HappyUP!!!date - not another 100 degree day in the past....and not another one predicted for the next week.  Niiiiizzzze

8/20/13 HappyUP!!!date - doggone it...snuck in another 100 degree day yesterday.  Cooler days ahead in the forecast though

8/14/13 HappyUP!!!date - another gorgeous week in the books.  We may test 100 today but the call is for 99....and then some cooling.  Who knows if the Almanac will be right on the money this year?....but, other than that little spell at the end of June/beginning of July, it's been a VERY pleasant summer.

8/5 HappyUP!!!date - another great week for the Almanac....with cool summer weather planned for the week ahead.  It's going to be a stretch but the Almanac, which was written off a month ago, may be proving itself yet again.

7/28 HappyUP!!!date - we were knocking at the door since last update...but nothing cracked the century mark since that sizzling heat wave of early July.  HappyUP!!!

7/19 HappyUP!!!date - only 99 today...whew...that was close!!!

7/12 HappyUP!!!date - a couple of 99 degree days here pre weather.com....but nothing else to add to the total

7/6 HappyUP!!!date - DONE with the heat snap....the Ol Almanac took a beating over the last week.  IF the almanac can keep up it's fairly impeccable record, 4 more days of 100 or more would be just lovely!

6/30 UPDATE - four triple digit days down.........and a whole week more coming at us!  Hmmmm....what if....juuuuuuuhhhhhhhssssssst what if?.....we expire all of the 100 degree days in this little "hot pop" and the Almanac is still correct for the year?  THAT would be niiiizzzzze!

6/25 UPDATE- uh oh.......the unthinkable could happen! The Ol Nutter Almanac may be looking at it's first major miss since it has been formally published. Beginning this Thursday, per Accuweather.com, we are looking at 15 straight days of 100 degrees or more.  

While it happens here in the valley, a 2 week heat wave like this has not hit us in years.  Lots of implications to that which will be far more significant than Ol Nutter having an off year.

6/22 UPDATE - I just praise my CAJONES....for even trying to do something NO meteorolgists would even dare to do...predict 100 degree days in Sac for the summer year after year.  I give myself a little extra juice cuz, as I made the prediction, I was looking at a BLAZING predicted weekend. I had room to fudge it a couple of days....it would have even been acceptable under my model...but I didn't. I still took the risk. We sit here on 6/22....only 2 days over 100 now....and we are IN summer as of yesterday.

6/5 UPDATE - we got by the first Almanac weekend without hitting those dreaded triple digits. We won't be as lucky this weekend.  Fri/Sat/Sun are all going to be Blazing!

Tricky call - this year.  The Ol Nutter Almanac always goes off the Jazz Festival Weekend weather.

This year - it was problematic. The Almanac is geared to go off of the weather toward the end of May. This year's festival fell as far away from the end of the month that it could.

It rained - on the last day of the fest.  THAT means 10 days or less of 100 degree weather. THAT is a BOLD call (which has been right in the past many times).

Yet - we are turning around and staring at 100 degrees on the following weekend....CRAZY.  100 degrees on festival weekend means 20 days of 100 or more.

I did an extrapolation - it would be a NO BRAINER (tho still risky) to call 15 days or less of 100 degrees this summer.....

...I won't do - the easy way out....even though it cost me NAILING the exact number of days when I did the same thing last year.  

THE CALL - we will have 13 days or less of 100 degree days this summer in the Sacramento/Roseville area....and it would NOT shock me if we have 10 days or less

As always - the measurement will be the weather.com website for Roseville, California

Apply that sunscreen, kids - if you are someone that needs to.  

It will be a WONDERFULLY -  mild summer in the hot valley!

2013 Ol Nutter Almanac  13 or less prediceted....12 actual
2012 Ol Nutter Almanac  13 or less predicted...15 actual
2011 Ol Nutter Almanac  10 or less predicted....7 actual
2010 Ol Nutter Almanac 13 or less predicted.....7 actual
2009 Ol Nutter Almanac 10-15 predicted.........15 actual
2008 Ol Nutter Almanac 10-15 predicted.........15 actual

Tuesday, September 24, 2013

HappyUP!!! Day 2966


HappyUP!!! - team play
Why it happened - I got a pass
Why it makes me happy - sometimes, it's good to be excused

HappyUP!!! - PreggoUP
Why it happened - I think we know how THAT happens
Why it makes me happy - thrilled for the upcoming delivery

HappyUP!!! - audio files
Why it happened - I was cleaning out my phone
Why it makes me happy - just tremendous stuff



Monday, September 23, 2013

HappyUP!!! Day 2965


HappyUP!!! - garden destruction
Why it happened - it was time
Why it makes me happy - always bittersweet when this day comes. No more fruit...but it needs to happen

HappyUP!!! - a find
Why it happened - I did a weird check
Why it makes me happy - who doesn't like finding something that would have cost over $100 to replace?

HappyUP!!! - tilling
Why it happened - it was time
Why it makes me happy - had some work done on the tiller earlier this year.....that baby fired up like a champ.....and I loved the grind

HappyUP!!! - Dinner
Why it happened - my buddy was in town
Why it makes me happy - SOOOOOOO great catching up.......and the salmon was delicious...as usual


Sunday, September 22, 2013

HappyUP!!! Day 2964


HappyUP!!! - early start...early finish
Why it happened - Mr/Mrs event was scheduled for later
Why it makes me happy - tho not nuts about a 7:30 a.m. shotgun start to get us off the course in time for the later event, it was nice to be done early enough to enjoy the rest of the day

HappyUP!!! - birdie on 15
Why it happened - I got it ON
Why it makes me happy - it happened EXACTLY when my partner and I needed it!

HappyUP!!! - great chat with E-man
Why it happened - I needed a favor
Why it makes me happy - while unable to do the favor, we had a great discussion

HappyUP!!! - weather
Why it happened - last day of summer?
Why it makes me happy - after getting caught out in yesterday's DELUGE, today was OH SO PLEASANT!

Saturday, September 21, 2013

HappyUP!!! Day 2963


HappyUP!!! - surviving the weather.
Why it happened - we took a little break
Why it makes me happy - I don't usually play golf in inclement weather. Today was the NCGA Team playoffs, however, and we had to get it finished.  All of a sudden on hole 8, the skies opened up and just DUMPED in a serious downpour.  We had to come in due to the lighning. Once that passed, it was just about playing in the rain.  NOT a lot of fun....but happy to get this round done

HappyUP!!! - GREAT smoothie
Why it happened - I had some fresh fruit
Why it makes me happy - this is a habit I need to incorporate more often....so tasty and soooo good for me....especially when I toss in that kale

HappyUP!!! - club service
Why it happened - we have a great club
Why it makes me happy - those people take great care of us

JJ

GREAT smoothie
GREAT range session
2 putt 1....crazy pitch 2
Club service 3
Bogey 3.....fabulous par 4....8 iron/putt 3...drive/9 iron/BIRDIE 6.....hybrid 7....hybrid 8...hybrid 9....FABULOUS par playing up 18 on 10 (such a grinder)....bunker shot to gimmie par 12....drive/pitch/putt/ par 13.....pitch/putt/par 14....hybrid 15....6 iron 17
Great guys to play with
The playoffs are done
Surviving the weather

Friday, September 20, 2013

HappyUP!!! Day 2962


HappyUP!!! - Luke pulls out the win
Why it happened - Area Contest
Why it makes me happy - glad to see one of my club members pull down some brass!

HappyUP!!! - Tomatillo Chicken a winner again
Why it happened - pot luck
Why it makes me happy - I just LOVE this dish.....and glad others did as well

HappyUP!!! - breaking even
Why it happened - a pitch and putt on 9
Why it makes me happy - as bad as I played.....breaking even was like a BIG WIN!!!

Thursday, September 19, 2013

HappyUP!!! Day 2961



HappyUP!!! - connecting
Why it happened - my old pal was thinking of me
Why it makes me happy - it's awesome when someone tracks you down when you haven't heard from them in awhile

HappyUP!!! - dumping quarters
Why it happened - I had an idea
Why it makes me happy - some of my local business friends LOVE this. It's a win-win

HappyUP!!! - great ride
Why it happened - I do that
Why it makes me happy - it was just perfect out on the road this morning

JJ


Wednesday, September 18, 2013

HappyUP!!! Day 2960


HappyUP!!! - Derrell's speech
Why it happened - his turn
Why it makes me happy - WOW!!! What a great story.....and delivered in a way that surprised me. Love this guy! Can't wait to help him out a bit more

HappyUP!!! - VERY solid round today
Why it happened - got a little reminder yesterday
Why it makes me happy - after a substandard day yesterday, I was back on it today.  Only a couple over par....3 nice birdies....could have taken this down a bit lower....very happy with it at this point

HappyUP!!! - news minute
Why it happened - I was called upon
Why it makes me happy - I had a LOT of fun with this one! Fun was what was called for "in the news" considering things happening in the world over the last two days

JJ

Derrell's speech
News minute
coffee
Good break/wedge/putt/BIRDIE 1....6 iron from the third fairway 2...putt/bullett 3....drive/hybrid/wedge/putt 4....8 iron 5...drive/wedge/putt 6....drive 7....4 iron/chutt 8...drive/thin to win/2 putt 9.....cut 5 iron around the tree/putt/BIRDIE 10...4 iron recovery 11.....4 iron into the wind 12...8 iron high cut from alternate fairway 13....6 iron punch 14....drive/wedge/nearly holed out/largo/BIRDIE 15....high draw 8 iron 16.....drive/hybrid/wedge/putt 18
Big win
Great round....had a chance to break my record...just couldn't bring it home
AGT Final
Weather

Tuesday, September 17, 2013

HappyUP!!! Day 2959


HappyUP!!! - 2 fabulous speeches and a great presentation
Why it happened - Toastmasters
Why it makes me happy - all good stuff that was wonderful to absorb

HappyUP!!! - delivering an evaluation
Why it happened - I was asked
Why it makes me happy - this was a tough little project...but I did a really good job with it

HappyUP!!! - a couple of birdies
Why it happened - mostly my putter
Why it makes me happy - somedays, the long game isn't working so well. On those days, you better hope the flat stick can bail you out.  Definitely got bailed out today!

JJ
3 fabulous speeches
What an enriching day
Great evaluation
Pitch/putt 2....pitch/putt 3....wedge/putt/BIRDIE 4...4 iron 8...putt/BIRDIE 12....7 iron 17
AGT Finals

Monday, September 16, 2013

HappyUP!!! Day 2958


HappyUP!!! - trip to T-J's
Why it happened - needed stuff
Why it makes me happy - found some OTHER stuff too!

HappyUP!!! - good book
Why it happened - doing a re-visit
Why it makes me happy - this was a great read the first time long ago

HappyUP!!! - catching up with an old buddy
Why it happened - I got a phone call
Why it makes me happy - he'll be in town next week.....DinnerUP!!!

Sunday, September 15, 2013

HappyUP!!! Day 2957


HappyUP!!! - Great walk
Why it happened - beautiful morning
Why it makes me happy - it was just so perfect out there

HappyUP!!! - off loading some books
Why it happened - found a spot
Why it makes me happy - starting up (again) on a persnickety little project.....and....getting started sometimes is half completed

HappyUP!!! - I'm IN
Why it happened - players needed
Why it makes me happy - I will be in the starting lineup for the Playoffs next Saturday...and I will be fortunate enough not to have to be a "road soldier."  Half our team plays here...half plays away

JJ



Saturday, September 14, 2013

HappyUP!!! Day 2956


HappyUP!!! - Fresh Market
Why it happened - needed some salmon
Why it makes me happy - I just LOVE this store!!!

HappyUP!!! - birdie on 15
Why it happened - recovery skills
Why it makes me happy - I was going to be lucky to make a par....let alone a birdie from my location. While a bit of luck is always involved, this actually was a test of skill. That low hooking 8 iron from 120 and the follow up putt were JUST what the doctor ordered for our team

HappyUP!!! - prep for class reunion
Why it happened - they are having it at my club
Why it makes me happy - there will be an "after party" tomorrow.....should be a great thing to stop by for....glad I got the invite

HappyuP!!! -

JJ

Fresh Market
Sandie Bullett Par 9....Birdie 10...Fabulous up and down 11...putt 14....recovery shot/putt/BIRDIE 15...drive/wedge/putt 16....wedge/putt/grinding it out 18
Weather

Friday, September 13, 2013

HappyUP!!! Day 2955


HappyUP!!! - best 9 holes since I started golfing again
Why it happened - putter woke up
Why it makes me happy - that 3 under par 33....well...it was one shot and a total of one inch from being a 30 on the back 9 today

HappyUP!!! - a letter
Why it happened - communication
Why it makes me happy - it's not about "winning,"....because there is always smoke after a fire. I'm just happy that the powers that be backed off a bit and came to a more logical conclusion regarding a dues issue.

HappyUP!!! - salmon fishing
Why it happened - I checked in
Why it makes me happy - got a buddy who is having a severe health issue. Pretty sure I will be getting a fishing license soon to go try to hook a meat-fish on his boat.....and....even if I fail...we'll have a good time

HappyUP!!! - a little putter fix
Why it happened - a slight change to posture...and stroke
Why it makes me happy - even a fellow golfer noted on how different...and well...the rock was rolling. No, not just compared to me....but compared to what he sees in general. I saw it as well. When you are rolling it well, the ball just seems to grip the green

HappyUP!!! - great dinner
Why it happened - I can do that
Why it makes me happy - that steak....and that stir fry broccoli....well....it was over the top tonight

JJ

Weather
Great steak
Super brekko
Drive/8 iron 1...4 iron recovery 3...9 iron 4....pitch 5...wedge 6...hybrid/pitch/putt 8...drive/6 iron 9...drive/wedge/putt/birdie 10....drive/putt/sandie bullett 11...6 iron/putt/birdie 12....drive/6 iron/putt/birdie 13....hybrid 14....drive/wedge/near birdie 15...drive/wedge/near birdie 16....hold off 5 iron 17....drive/hybrid/wedge/putt/birdie 18
Getting the W

Thursday, September 12, 2013

HappyUP!!! DAY 2954


HappyUP!!! - FABULOUS invitation
Why it happened - my buddy remembered me
Why it makes me happy - SOOOOOO thrilled to be invited to my pal's big invitational golf tournament .  I'll have to arrange for a kitty sitter to cover me for the days I am away...should not be a problem.  THIS is going to be a GREAT event!

HappyUP!!! - thank you card
Why it happened - I sent a gift
Why it makes me happy - it is always nice to be thanked

HappyUP!!! - check in the mail
Why it happened - it's an occasional thing
Why it makes me happy - c'mon....who doesn't love a nice check in the mailbox?

JJ

Thank you card
Latest edition of TI magazine
Check in the mail

Wednesday, September 11, 2013

HappyUP!!! Day 2953


HappyUP!!! - Whose Objection Is It Anyway
Why it happened - I was called upon to be a judge
Why it makes me happy - this "game show" that was put on was absolutely fantastic. So fun. So nice to see soooooo many enthusiastic people there....got to meet new people that are out of my routine. Great morning

HappyUP!!! - landing on time
Why it happened - Toastmasters
Why it makes me happy - I was the Toastmaster today....lots of confusion leading up to this meeting....speeches ran long...our area governor was there.....I managed the situation...and we ended the meeting RIGHT on time

HappyUP!!! - largo 4
Why it happened - 3 good shots
Why it makes me happy - I should have made the putt....but didn't.  I just LOVED the cute little wedge I snuggled up to the pin. It's what I have been working on

JJ

Coffee
Area Governor
Observance of Patriot's Day
Landing the meeting down on time
"Who's Objection Is It Anyway"
3 wood/8 iron 1....drive/hybrid/pitch 3....drive/4 iron/wedge/largo 4....pitch 5....drive/wedge 6...drive/4 iron/pitch 7....pitch 8....drive/hybrid/putt 9.....chip 10...pitch 11...putt 12...pitch 13...hybrid 14....wedge 16...7 iron 17..drive/hybrid/holdoff 9 iron 18
Calamari
Weather



Tuesday, September 10, 2013

HappyUP!!! Day 2952


HappyUP!!! - speeches
Why it happened - Toastmasters
Why it makes me happy - just loved the variety.  Gooney Birds to Famous speeches

HappyUP!!! - partner
Why it happened - he tore it up today
Why it makes me happy - he saved my bacon today. I was a LOAD....but he threw down a 73...while our opponent looked like he was going to throw down something MUCH lower for awhile

HappyUP!!! - great camaraderie
Why it happened - mostly because I sucked
Why it makes me happy - I deserved.....and enjoyed the ribbing I got today. I know how to take it


Monday, September 09, 2013

HappyUP!!! Day 2951

GREAT end of season deal!!! One always
needs some water sox!

HappyUP!!! - great walk
Why it happened - I had errands
Why it makes me happy - why take the car?

HappyUP!!! - new sox
Why it happenned - it SHOULD be an annual event
Why it makes me happy - my golf socks were looking a bit threadbare...and have for awhile....tossed em all...replaced em all....niiiiizzzze

HappyUP!!! - clearing up a financial matter
Why it happened - I got on top of it
Why it makes me happy - simplified my life with this move today

Sunday, September 08, 2013

HappyUP!!! Day 2950


HappyUP!!! - breaking even
Why it happened - came back
Why it makes me happy - there are times a small loss is like a win.....and there are other times that breaking even is a HUGE win...yeah...that was today

HappyUP!!! - Niners
Why it happened - it's the season
Why it makes me happy - great start to the season

HappyUP!!! - Raiders
Why it happened - it's the season
Why it makes me happy - yeah....I CAN root for both of the local teams despite local idiot opinion that says that you can't. Unfortunately, the R's lost today....but they played a darn good game on the road



JJ

4 iron/wedge/largo 1...drive/3 wood/pitch/putt 3....drive/wedge/largo 4...9 iron/putt 5...drive/wedge/largo/birdie 6....hybrid 7....5 iron/greenie 8....drive/7 iron 9....drive/hybrid 10...drive/bunker shot 11...great break/6 iron 12....putt 13....4 iron/wedge/putt 14....pitch 16....

Breaking even

Saturday, September 07, 2013

HappyUP!!! Day 2949


HappyUP!!! - great scramble brekko
Why it happened - the club gets it on
Why it makes me happy - the cupboards were a bit bare this morning....love Saturday morning breakfast at the club

HappyUP!!! - America's Cup
Why it happened - it's a tradition
Why it makes me happy - great to expand my world and understanding another sport that is interesting

HappyUP!!! - birdie on 18
Why it happened - scrambling
Why it makes me happy - I usually scramble for pars...not for a birdie. I SPRAYED that drive dead right on 18....played a 3 wood down the 10th fairway....and hit a MIRACULOUS 7-iron from a lie above my feet...that barely cleared a tree....to within 5 feet of the pin...........and even made the putt! One of my greatest birdies EVER

JJ

Great scramble brekko
Wonderful night of sleep
Drive 1....drive/pitch/putt 4...9 iron 5...drive/wedge/largo 6....drive/pitch/par 7....hybrid/greenie 8...drive 9...drive/hybrid/wedge/largo 10...drive/7 iton 11...7 iron/chutt/putt 12...drive/pitch/putt 13...hybrid/8 iron/putt 14...bunker shot/putt/sandie bullet 15....6 iron recovery/wedge 16....incredible pitch 17....3 wood/7 iron from 10th fairway/largo birdie 18
Stepping it up on 18....when I started with a foot in the sewer...never giving up
America's Cup
The TuneUPs

Friday, September 06, 2013

HappyUP!!! Day 2948


HappyUP!!! - early start
Why it happened - outside tournament later
Why it makes me happy - glad to tee it up at 7:30 and be done before the heat

HappyUP!!! - brother's round
Why it happened - he had "a day"
Why it makes me happy - he was my opponent. It put me in a weird spot. I want him to keep going and do good...but...at the same time...he is beating me and my partner's brains out!  The answer...step up the game...which we did a bit...and got out with minimal damage

HappyUP!!! - US Open Tennis
Why it happened - it's an annual deal
Why it makes me happy - I like tennis...but love high level competition

JJ

Early start
Gutting it out on initial hole 18/from the rough/and the bunker/to having a great par look...gutting it out on 1/recovering from bad drive/wedging it to what should have been an easy par....drive/7 iron 2...drive/hybrid/wedge 3....drive/3 wood/pitch/par 4....9 iron birdie look 5....bunker shot 7...5 iron 8...drive/bunker shot 9....drive/wedge 10....5 iron recovery 11....pitch 12....pitch 13...9 iron to largo 14...drive/wedge/putt 15....7 iron recovery 16...wedge 17

Getting out cheap
Brother's good round
US Open Tennis

Thursday, September 05, 2013

HappyUP!!! Day 2947



HappyUP!!! - Tri Tip
Why it happened - it's football season
Why it makes me happy - so tasty...and so much fun

HappyUP!!! - my nephew
Why it happened - he stops by
Why it makes me happy - I'm a family guy...love when the kids swing by

HappyUP!!! - optometrist
Why it happened - I go once a year
Why it makes me happy - all good...again



Wednesday, September 04, 2013

HappyUP!!! Day 2946


HappyUP!!! - birdie on 9
Why it happenned - a bad shot went good
Why it makes me happy - not pretty...but a moneymaker

HappyUP!!! - GrillUP!!!
Why it happened - it just did
Why it makes me happy - good stuff coming up

HappyUP!!! - Speech Contest
Why it happened - tis the season
Why it makes me happy - what a GREAT competition!!! So glad to give guidance as Chief Judge

HappyUP!!! - a pick up
Why it happened - it was offered
Why it makes me happy - thought I would need to make a delivery tommorrow...instead...it was picked up....very convenient

JJ


Birdie on 9
Fairly solid putting
A big win
Speech Contest
Judging
Very quiet 37 on the front
Getting something picked up rather than having to deliver

Tuesday, September 03, 2013

HappyUP!!! Day 2945


HappyUP!!! - Speech Contest
Why it happened - it's contest season
Why it makes me happy - we were tossed a hot potato. It wasn't elegant...but we got it done...and we have excellent representatives to show up for us at the next level.

HappyUP!!! - America's Got Talent
Why it happened - I was doing some tube
Why it makes me happy - loved the country guy that sang "Bless the Broken Road"....and the lyric......"God blessed the broken road that led me straight to you."  I had never heard that Rascal Flatts tune before. As I did research, I found out it was an old one....but a GREAT ONE!  Dude did a great acoustic on the show...as I listened to the original on YouTube....absolutely awesome.

HappyUP!!! - got a commitment
Why it happened - I needed a favor
Why it makes me happy - glad I'll fulfill a promise


Monday, September 02, 2013

HappyUP!!! Day 2944


HappyUP!!! - Del Paso
Why it happened - my bro
Why it makes me happy - I haven't played at this venerable old club since they did a TOTAL remodel. At the end of the day, I loved the old layout. Too many trees removed. Yet, at same time, they gutted it for the future...and will be holding the USGA Senior Open in a couple years. It was good to finally play it again

HappyUP!!! - Sam's Hof Brau
Why it happened - we were there
Why it makes me happy - my late mother was the bookkeeper for Sam's for many years. I still remember that being the place where I discovered pickles...really good ones...for free. Yep, I grabbed a bunch of those shaved delicious morsels and put them aside my dinner. Trip down memory lane. Haven't eaten there in.....I don't even know how many years

HappyUP!!! - rain
Why it happened - crazy weather
Why it makes me happy - we can use EVERY drop we can get...no matter the time of year. I won't kid you...I wasn't happy about it when it was pouring on me on 16 and 17. I would have loved to play those holes in nice weather. At the end of the day, I'm glad the heaven's opened up. It actually was kind of cool to wake up to.

JJ

Del Paso
Birdie on 9
Sam's Hof Brau
Rain?

Sunday, September 01, 2013

HappyUP!!! Day 2943


HappyUP!!! - 7 iron 13
Why it happened - skills
Why it makes me happy - when one is on a sidehill with the ball severely above one's feet, there are adjustments that have to be made. The ball is going to go left...and the chances of a solid ball strike are reduced. I got all over that one for a solid birdie look today. Just a beautiful shot

HappyUP!!! - golf tournament
Why it happened - it's the playoffs
Why it makes me happy - THAT was an exciting PGA tournament.....and Adam Scott was a great winner

HappyUP!!! - Picking up/dropping off
Why it happened - it was requested
Why it makes me happy - good to put things in order

JJ

9 iron hold off 18...pitch 1....pitch/putt 2...pitch 3....drive/8 iron 4...9 iron 5....hybrid/pitch 7...hybrid 8...cut hybrid 9....drive/hybrid/putt 10....drive/pitch 11...7 iron 12...drive/7 iron off sidehill 13...4 iron/9 iron 14....cute 9 iron recovery punch 15...sandie/bullet 16....6 iron/putt 17

Golf Tournament
Picking up/dropping off


Saturday, August 31, 2013

HappyUP!!! Day 2942


HappyUP!!! - new personal best
Why it happened - solid all around play
Why it makes me happy - in my youth, I shot lower rounds at SV.  Since returning, this is the first time I shot even par.....been 1 over several times.  Who doesn't love a personal best?

HappyUP!!! - 5 birdies
Why it happened - solid shots...solid putting
Why it makes me happy - it's all about the birdies

HappyUP!!! - onion dip
Why it happened - it just did
Why it makes me happy - I don't do it often....but I just happened to have the ingredients lying around....it was a chip and dip kind of day

HappyUP!!! - cash in the car
Why it happened - forgot my money clip
Why it makes me happy - I make a habit of keeping a few bucks in the car...because this wasn't my first rodeo around this issue....was able to complete my grocery store adventure

5 birdies....birdie/birdie/par/birdie/birdie start....4 under through 6
Putt on 1....5 iron/largo/birdie 2....pitch/putt 3....drive/5 iron/wedge/putt/near birdie 4....9 iron/putt/birdie 5...drive/wedge/putt/birdie 6....hybrid/pitch/putt (lip out) 7....bunker shot/sandie bullet 8....drive/5 iron 9....hybrid 10....drive/7 iron 11....drive/hold off 8 iron/largo birdie 13....hold off 7 iron 14....drive/punch wedge 15.....punch 9 iron 16.....7 iron all over it 17...drive/hold off 9 iron/putt 18

Friday, August 30, 2013

HappyUP!!! Day 2941


HappyUP!!! - breaking even
Why it happened - we came back
Why it makes me happy - sometimes a tie is a win....we were getting it put to us on the front side

HappyUP!!! - Manny
Why it happened - he reached out
Why it makes me happy - he doesn't really know me...but he reached out to me...and was appreciative that I spoke my mind the other night.

HappyUP!!! - Roots par
Why it happened - overcame a bad break
Why it makes me happy - first, I'm glad I didn't break my wrist. I assessed the situation. I took a light grip. I got a little stinger out of it. It was worth it....and made that par!

JJ

Brekko with Carl Jr
Drive/4 iron/wedge 1....shot off roots/pitch/putt/parr 2...drive 3....drive 4...bunker shot 6...drive/7 iron 7...6 iron 8....drive/5 iron 9....6 iron 10...drive 11...pitch 12...pitch 13....bunker shot 14....8 iron 15...7 iron 17
Manny thanking me

Thursday, August 29, 2013

HappyUP!!! Day 2940


HappyUP!!! - volunteers
Why it happened - we reached out
Why it makes me happy - when scrambling on a project due to others being a bit behind the 8-ball, it's cool to have people step up

HappyUP!!! - pick up
Why it happened - I was asked
Why it makes me happy - always feel good about helping out....especially when it is an enjoyable activity

HappyUP!!! - stuff...DONE
Why it happened - I got on it
Why it makes me happy - more stuff to do....but made a good dent today!

JJ

Stuff done
Volunteers
Venue secured


Wednesday, August 28, 2013

HappyUP!!! Day 2939


HappyUP!!! - presentation
Why it happened - we had stuff going on
Why it makes me happy - I think I made my point

HappyUP!!! - being able to adapt
Why it happened - Toastmasters
Why it makes me happy - due to unexpected circumstances, I had to radically change my presentation. It was "no worry." Why?  Years of Toastmasters

HappyUP!!! - fabulous round
Why it happened - my putter woke up
Why it makes me happy - best putting round of the year.....though putter has been asleep for two months. Encouraging!

JJ
Sleeping in
Presentation ready
Fabulous round....25 putts....3 birdies...left some stuff out there
Being adaptable re:presentation.....Toastmasters
3 birdies
Great group of guys
Adulation/edification for taking on Goliath

Tuesday, August 27, 2013

HappyUP!!! Day 2938


HappyUP!!! - Toastmasters
Why it happened - it's Tuesday
Why it makes me happy - Kathy and Sydney were back...great speech by Bill everything flowed

HappyUP!!! - CFO meeting
Why it happened - he requested it
Why it makes me happy - I got some info...shared some info...."stuff underfoot"...great meeting

HappyUP!!! - time with others re:situation
Why it happened - involvement
Why it makes me happy - information......always a key..."seek first to understand...before being understood"

JJ....Kathy C back...Sydney back...Kathy R table topics....Bills great speech....everything flowed

A KP...a skin...some birdies...being drawn on the right team...big win

Time with the CFO....and a board member...and then the bigger CFO

Weather
Broker Joe

Monday, August 26, 2013

HappyUP!!! Day 2937

HappyUP!!! - Insight
Why it happened - an issue has arisen at the club
Why it makes me happy - I like to think regarding issues....and I did a lot of thinking today

HappyUP!!! - shrimp
Why it happened - GF and little buddy put them together
Why it makes me happy - a dinner full of love

HappyUP!!! - mini golf and go karts
Why it happened - birthday continuation
Why it makes me happy - nothing to do with my birthday....just a heck of a lot of fun...lovin life!

HappyUP!!! - Kovars
Why it happened - bonding time
Why it makes me happy - "seek first to understand...before being understood"....not sure the kids will get that...but I do. I fail at this at times...but it has always been a mantra. Great to hear it tonight

JJ
Shrimp...Go karts...mini golf....working on a big presentation...gaining knowledge...the weather...my weight....just loving life

Sunday, August 25, 2013

HappyUP!!! Day 2936

HappyUP!!! - PIZZA
Why it happened - the club puts it on
Why it makes me happy - some of the best pizza I have ever had....and getting to keep celebrating my birthday

HappyUP!!! - delicious brekko
Why it happened - good turn of the eggs
Why it makes me happy - great way to start my day

HappyUP!!! - The Butler
Why it happened - we do the movies
Why it makes me happy - I really am not sure why this movie "hit me" like it did. I don't think it was a tear jerker.....but it flat out flattened me


Saturday, August 24, 2013

HappyUP!!! Day 2935


HappyUP!!! - sea bass
Why it happened - great restaurant
Why it makes me happy - THAT was some great eating

HappyUP!!! - calamari
Why it happened - Paul Martins
Why it makes me happy - I LOVE calamari....may be my favorite food.  PM's has it going on

HappyUP!!! - Town Square
Why it happened - City of Roseville
Why it makes me happy - it was a beautiful evening to celebrate the City's newest addition to what they offer us

JJ

Brekko
Great group
Getting the W today
Pitch on 2....wedge 3....chip 6....drive/pitch 7....6 iron/greenie 8...hybrid recovery/pitch 9....drive/hybrid/wedge/putt 10.....recovery 6 iron 11....drive/incredible up and down 13....8 iron off scratchy lie/putt 14....drive/hold off 9 iron/putt 15....drive/hold off wedge 16....8 iron 17....2 putt 18
Birthday wishes
Sea Bass
Concert in the Town Square

Friday, August 23, 2013

HappyUP!!! Day 2934

HappyUP!!! - kabobs
Why it happened - little something from Safeway
Why it makes me happy - those were some tasty morsels!

HappyUP!!! - birdie on 16
Why it happened - a really good putt
Why it makes me happy - my putting has not been "up to par" lately...and this putt was MUCH needed

HappyUP!!! - solid round
Why it happened - been playing better
Why it makes me happy - optimism is always a good thing

JJ

KaBobs
Birdie on 16
Solid round 78

Thursday, August 22, 2013

HappyUP!!! Day 2933


HappyUP!!! - Valley Hi
Why it happened - North Valley League
Why it makes me happy - lots of fun in Elk Grove today

HappyUP!!! - guys we played with
Why it happened - North Valley League
Why it makes me happy - excellent hosts...lots of fun today

HappyUP!!! - Dinner
Why it happened - North Valley League
Why it makes me happy - that bacon wrapped filet was a nice surprise

HappyUP!!! - 3 birdies in first 5 holes
Why it happened - who knows
Why it makes me happy - couldn't take the entire thing "home"....still shot a good score....can't remember last time I was 3 under through 7 holes. My partner and I got the cash for low group...nice

JJ

Bro and Max
Reiman
Low in the group
3 birdies in first 5 holes
Consistent pitching out of the rough
Pretty darn good ball striking round
Bacon wrapped filet surprise

Wednesday, August 21, 2013

HappyUP!!! Day 2392


HappyUP!!! - O'Doyle as partner
Why it happened - blind draw
Why it makes me happy - I just love this guy and happy he has folded into our group....let alone that he was my partner today

HappyUP!!! - no smoke
Why it happened - wind direction?
Why it makes me happy - lots of fires going on...I am sure we will be affected again....I just loved that today.....we weren't

HappyUP!!! - G-Mac
Why it happened - he was in the group
Why it makes me happy - we have a lot of superficial discussions within our pod of characters....just love talking with G-Mac

JJ

Drive...4 iron 1...drive 2....drive/3 wood 3...8 iron cutter 4....2 putt 5....drive/wedge/putt 6....drive/6 iron 7....4 iron recovery 9....drive/hybrid 10....6 iron 12....7 iron 13....4 iton 14....drive/wedge 15...cute A-wedge recovery 16...7 iron/greenie 17....hybrid cut recovery/5 iron 18

O'Doyle as a partner
No smoke
Kitty on my head
Weather
Getting the roster ready for tomorrow
Chatting with G-mac

Tuesday, August 20, 2013

HappyUP!!! Day 2391


HappyUP!!!- great Table Topics
Why it happened - Lawrence delivered
Why it makes me happy - LOVED his creativity

HappyUP!!! - doing a favor
Why it happened - peeps get in a bind
Why it makes me happy - LOVE helping out...so blessed that I am in position that I can

HappyUP!!! - club meeting round 2
Why it happened - change
Why it makes me happy - I was always a great person to lead people through changes.  A part of that is listening to perspectives....seeking first to understand before trying to be understood.  Though taxing to listen too....great info gained tonight.

JJ

Lawrence TT's
Leo doing Tiny Tim
Getting some info
A nap
Club meeting round 2
Chatting with land board people

Monday, August 19, 2013

HappyUP!!! Day 2390


"Season...season....season"

HappyUP!!! - salmon and shrimp
Why it happened - we needed to eat
Why it makes me happy - another winning evening on the grill...everyone enjoyed....including the cats

HappyUP!!! - Fresh Market
Why it happened - I needed to pick up stuff
Why it makes me happy - I just LOVE that market. It's such an experience when there

HappyUP!!! - indoors
Why it happened - I just did that
Why it makes me happy - so blessed that I didn't have to be outside...on such a NASTY, HOT day....heat and smoke with the wildfires isn't a place I want to be
JJ

Salmon and Shrimp
Portia back
Fresh Market
Indoors on a nasty day

Sunday, August 18, 2013

HappyUP!!! Day 2389


HappyUP!!! - wood fired pizza
Why it happened - the club
Why it makes me happy - I swear.....that is as good a pizza as I get anywhere

HappyUP!!! - big club meeting
Why it happened - changes needed
Why it makes me happy - issues are now on the table...which is cool....the speculation is over

HappyUP!!! - Gran filtering in
Why it happened - he wanted to play 9
Why it makes me happy - love slapping it around with Gran. He is not part of our regular group...but always a welcome addition.

JJ

Pizza
Frank
Jim Wilky
Presentation
Drive 2....drive/hybrid 3...hybrid 4...wedge 5....bunker shot 6...3 wood/putt/bullet 7....putt 8...wedge 9....drive/hybrid/wedge 10....pitch/putt 11....5 iron 12....7 iron 13...drive/chutt 15....9 iron recovery 16
Gran joining us on the back
Solheim Cup
Big Club Meeting


Saturday, August 17, 2013

HappyUP!!! Day 2388

HappyUP!!! - battling back
Why it happened - team play
Why it makes me happy - I was playing pretty well...could have been better....but the dude I was pitted against was playing out of his socks...on HIS home turf. He had 3 holes down with 4 to go.  I striped it on those last 4 holes. I wish I could have made a putt or two (and..yeah..they were close)...to get the win. Very happy to get the tie and get a point for the team.

HappyUP!!! - 15-18
Why it happened - turned it on
Why it makes me happy - wedge right at it on 15....wedge right at it on 16....5 iron STUCK to within 10 feet on 17....and a fairway bunker shot hit purely...followed by a 9 iron RIGHT AT that pin on 18....STEPPING UP when it was needed?...yeah...HappyUP!!!

HappyUP!!! - catnappers
Why it happened - they stopped by
Why it makes me happy - Portia gets to spend time with Uncle Buddy.....I love that!

HappyUP!!! - paired with Buddy
Why it happened - it is how our handicaps fell
Why it makes me happy - from the carpool....to being his teammate....love this guy!

JJ

Carpooling with Buddy
New glove and hat
Nice guys we played against
Getting 5 points
Coming back down the line
Fairway bunker shots
Visit from the "catnappers"

Friday, August 16, 2013

HappyUP!!! Day 2387


HappyUP!!! - Rich
Why it happened - I coaxed him out
Why it makes me happy - haven't golfed with this buddy in FOREVER! Just LOVED catching up with him today

HappyUP!!! - Rich's impressive play
Why it happened - he's good
Why it makes me happy - I'm sure he will be motivated to join us again shortly. For such a long layoff, the dude played extremely well

HappyUP!!! - bunker shot 11
Why it happened - I have skillz
Why it makes me happy - this was a tough one. Downhill lie in the bunker...green sloping away a bit....I set the wrists and slapped that sand HARD!!!!  Sandy bullet par!

JJ

Seeing Rich
Brekko/lunch
Rich very impressive
Drive/7 iron 2....putt 3...4 iron/wedge 4....9 iron 5....drive 6...drive/7 iron 7....4 iron 8....drive/pitch/putt 9....drive/hybrid/wedge 10...drive/bunker shot/putt/sandie bullet 11....4 iron 14....drive/wedge 16...6 iron 17....4 iron recovery/6 iron 18
Great weather

Thursday, August 15, 2013

HappyUP!!! Day 2386


HappyUP!!! - tomato lunch
Why it happened - I'm a grower
Why it makes me happy - THAT was a tremendous bowl of goodness I put together today....with those featured red stars!

HappyUP!!! - DMV
Why it happened - renewal time
Why it makes me happy - people like to bitch about DMV. My rule..IF you want to bitch about anything in life, you better celebrate when that same thing goes well.  My appointment was at 9 a.m....I was out at 9:17....it would have been even faster if an elderly lady before me had not failed her re-exam (was kind of sad for her).  The delay wasn't DMV's fault.  And.....at about 20 minutes....can I even say there was a delay? Nope!

HappyUP!!! - vision check
Why it happened - license renewal
Why it makes me happy - while I drive with my glasses on, it is great to know that I still see well enough that I don't have the requirement per DMV


Wednesday, August 14, 2013

HappyUP!!! Day 2385


HappyUP!!! - coffee
Why it happened - I do that
Why it makes me happy - great catching up....and running into another buddy for "tomato talk"

HappyUP!!! - evening walk
Why it happened - I got motivated
Why it makes me happy - love walking with my sweetie

HappyUP!!! - throwing a 76 at it
Why it happened - I kept grinding
Why it makes me happy - had a great score...on a day I didn't really feel like I was hitting it well....just kept the concentration on high

JJ

White tees...tee it forward
Throwing a 76 at it
Stomping grounds
The Articulators


Tuesday, August 13, 2013

HappyUP!!! Day 2384


HappyUP!!! - training completed
Why it happened - we do it a couple of times a year
Why it makes me happy - good to get it done....meet some new peeps...and learn things

HappyUP!!! - speedwalk
Why it happened - good day for it
Why it makes me happy - my speedy marathon days are long behind me due to injuries....but I still like to move fast.....great little jaunt this morning

HappyUP!!! - speeches
Why it happened - Toastmasters
Why it makes me happy - funny...Idaho...happy ....those were the topics of the speeches this morning...and they were awesome

HappyUP!!! - karate and a swim
Why it happened - it was planned
Why it makes me happy - love the time with my gf and my buddy

JJ

Training completed
4 mile walk
Swimming
Karate
Greg's Idaho Speech....Michael's Funny Speech...Kathy's Happy Speech
A guest
A BLT
Purchasing the leash and harness

Monday, August 12, 2013

HappyUP!!! Day 2383


HappyUP!!! - great walk
Why it happened - motivation
Why it makes me happy - THAT was a fast one....and very enjoyable

HappyUP!!! - good reading
Why it happened - rediscovered an old friend
Why it makes me happy - a good book should be read more than once. It was a great re-visit

HappyUP!!! - taking some action
Why it happened - sometimes ya gotta
Why it makes me happy - when a problem steps up.....you just have to go squash it sometimes...and...after you do...it feels good


Sunday, August 11, 2013

HappyUP!!! Day 2382


HappyUP!!! - PGA Championship
Why it happened - tradition
Why it makes me happy - another great major

HappyUP!!! - Jason Dufner
Why it happened - the dude is good
Why it makes me happy - great place and time for him to get his first major....fabulous representative to our game

HappyUP!!! - the combo
Why it happened - I grow
Why it makes me happy - put it all together...the onions...the toms...the peppers....for a wonderful dinner


Saturday, August 10, 2013

HappyUP!!! Day 2381


HappyUP!!! - UNDEFEATED
Why it happened - we won again
Why it makes me happy - we won....ON THE ROAD....which, in golf team play, is no small feat. We are heading to the playoffs

HappyUP!!! - carpooling
Why it happened - we were heading to the same place
Why it makes me happy - enjoyed the car ride with Buddy and the convo

HappyUP!!! - my partner
Why it happened - we got paired
Why it makes me happy - Double D and I didn't bring our best stuff today....and went down to defeat....but we took them all the way to the 17th hole after posting an impressive comeback. We had them thinking for a second!

HappyUP!!! - birdie on 14
Why it happened - darn good 6 iron
Why it makes me happy - we hadn't won a hole since early on...we were on brink of elimination...before you can eat the whole thing, you have to get that first nibble!

JJ

Brekko
Carpooling
5 iron 1....drive 2....drive/hybrid/wedge 3....punch 4...drive/hybrid/wedge 5....flop shot/putt 6....drive 7...pitch 8....re-drive/wedge 9....hack out 10....drive/wedge 13....6 iron/putt/birdie 14.....hybrid recovery/par 15.....pitch 16....drive 17.....drive/hybrid/wedge 18
Team win....UNDEFEATED

Friday, August 09, 2013

HappyUP!!! Day 2380

"Where's Uncle Buddy?"


HappyUP!!! - BLT
Why it happened - those tomatoes
Why it makes me happy - they still aren't getting

HappyUP!!! - largo birdie 18
Why it happened - great play
Why it makes me happy - just nothing like that "walk off" birdie.....and...when you throw it in there within gimmie range....you KNOW that it left a mark

HappyUP!!! - KittyKare
Why it happened - I was at the office
Why it makes me happy - Portia just LOVES visiting her Uncle Buddy

JJ

Kitty dropoff
BLT
Drive/5 iron/wedge/lipout 1....drive/8 iron 2...drive/3 wood/pitch/par 3...drive/3 wood/pitch/pargo 4...greenie 8 iron 5....pitch/lipout 6....drive/punch 7 iron 7...pitch/lipout 9.....7 iron 10...good break/recovery shot/bogey 11....6 iron 12 GLORIOUS greenie...GLORIOUS 7 iron recovery 13...4 iron//lipout/lipout  14....chutt/par 15.....8 iron punch 16....7 iron/GREENIE 17....drive/4 iron/wedge/largo birdie 18

Weather

Thursday, August 08, 2013

HappyUP!!! Day 2379

HappyUP!!! - 25 yr anniversary
Why it happened - we observe
Why it makes me happy - I would have totally forgot about this. My ol buddy sent me an e-mail about this.....and it made me laugh

HappyUP!!! - haircut
Why it happened - I was shaggy
Why it makes me happy - she was on time this time....and we had a lot of fun....and I got a great cut...for what there is to cut..LOL

HappyUP!!! - Sean back home
Why it happened - he was in town on business
Why it makes me happy - I got the entire old gang together to play a late night 18...fabulous weather...we got done before dark....PERFECT revisit

JJ

25 year anniversary
Haircut
Errand trip
Welcome home Sean

Drive/5 iron 1...drive 2...drive/hybrid/birdie look 3...drive 4....drive/wedge 6...drive/8 iron high hook 7....par 8...drive/8 iron/chutt 9...4 iron/9 iron 14....drive/short iron 15....4 iron/8 iron 16...bunker shot 17...4 iron/wedge 18

Good times

Wednesday, August 07, 2013

HappyUP!!! Day 2378


HappyUP!!! - 1 under on last 4 holes
Why it happened - I stepped it up
Why it makes me happy - after WORST front 9 in a LONG time...I turned it around....and closed the deal down the stretch when it was all on the line....and made a couple of bucks for my nephew

HappyUP!!! - golfing with brother...and nephew
Why it happened - my brother introduced nephew to golf
Why it makes me happy - golf....is a beautiful game....it takes patience/dedication/loyalty/etiquete/...so many things...that are very important to a gentleman's upbringing....so blessed to be able to enjoy it with my family

HappyUP!!! - KD
Why it happened - he wants to play
Why it makes me happy - LOVE playing with K....he could "buy and sell" anyone in this world....but it is SOOOOO not what he is about....and that is why I love this guy

JJ

Nephew golf
Milking a 2 buck win for my nephew
Settling of accounts
Articulators


Tuesday, August 06, 2013

HappyUP!!! Day 2377


HappyUP!!! - best ball striking day of the year
Why it happened - who knows
Why it makes me happy - I make my dough by scrambling...chipping/pitching/putting....due to poor ball striking....there weren't many guys in that little tourney in Davis who hit it better than me today

HappyUP!!! - my partner
Why it happened - they do pairings
Why it makes me happy - I got a GREAT draw today....he played GREAT!

HappyUP!!! - just a great day
Why it happened - who knows
Why it makes me happy - just SO much good going on.....the drive home..the weather...the dinner...winning within our group...great guys we were paired with who were exquisite hosts....lucky..lucky...lucky

JJ

Bonnie/Don speech
Nice drive to Davis
Partner
Drive/ chip 1....drive/4 iron/wedge 2....3 wood 3....drive/5 iron 4....8 iron 5...drive/5 iron 6...9 iron 7....drive/8 iron 8...drive/wedge/putt 9....drive 10...drive/7 iron 11....8 iron 12...drive/wedge 13....7 iron 14...drive/3 wood 15....drive/7 iron 17
WINNING!
Great weather
Great hosts
Delicious dinner
Easy commute home

Monday, August 05, 2013

HappyUP!!! Day 2376


HappyUP!!! - nephew time
Why it happened - we do that
Why it makes me happy - love our visits

HappyUP!!! - bank
Why it happened - it was easy
Why it makes me happy - got it all done

HappyUP!!! - transaction
Why it happened - it's early in the month
Why it makes me happy - it happened on time


Sunday, August 04, 2013

HappyUP!!! Day 2375


HappyUP!!! - refugee camp
Why it happened - sleepover nite
Why it makes me happy - it always cracks me up....I get up early in the morning....and all these bodies are strewn about sleeping.....and I have to find a pathway around and over the masses

HappyUP!!! - emergency 9
Why it happened - the guys said "it shall be so"
Why it makes me happy - the head pro joined us for a little more end of the golf week fun....before everyone has to head back to work tomorrow

HappyUP!!! - pitch on 18
Why it happened - skills
Why it makes me happy - that delicate little shot came at the perfect time....to eek out a victory

HappyUP!!! - GREAT family evening
Why it happened - leftovers
Why it makes me happy - what a dinner!!!....and a movie to boot! It really is the simplest of things that float my boat


JJ

4 iron recovery/8 iron 1....4 iron punch 2...drive/hybrid/pitch 3....break 4....drive/wedge 6....drive 7....bunker shot 8...drive/pitch lip out 9....drive/4 iron/wedge/largo 10....8 iron 14....fairway bunker shot 15...7 iron 17....pitch 18

Getting the W
Emergency 9
Winning the emergency 9
8 iron 1....chip 3...drive/chutt 4....9 iron/chutt/putt 5...drive 7...bunker shot 8...drive/bunker shot 9

Refugee camp in the morning
Spectacular August weather
Delicious leftovers
Darkening Skies

Saturday, August 03, 2013

HappyUP!!! Day 2374


HappyUP!!! - Belt Promotion
Why it happened - my buddy has been working
Why it makes me happy - love seeing him continue to progress

HappyUP!!! - morning in the park
Why it happened - belt promotion
Why it makes me happy - perfect venue. It was great to be outside rather than inside
an overcrowded dojo.  Great presentation by the teams

HappyUP!!! - slideshow presentation
Why it happened - I did a little fiddling
Why it makes me happy - it's great when you touch the emotions of another (in this case, my GF's).... but touch your own in the process

HappyUP!!! - evening with da boyz
Why it happened - sleepover
Why it makes me happy - yeah...they are getting big....but I still hold my own in that pool.  It was great sitting around and chatting with all of them over pizza poolside.

JJ

Morning walk with the Jazzmeister
Belt promotion morning
Time in the park
Recycling
The boyz
Swimming
DVD of photos
Learning new computer capability...and a slideshow presentation

Friday, August 02, 2013

HappyUP!!! Day 2373


HappyUP!!! - train crossing
Why it happened - I caught a break
Why it makes me happy - this is a perfect demonstration of a HappyUP!!! I have 2 convenient places to cross the track. The train and I were travelling in the same direction. It just caught my first option and tripped the crossing arms.  I caught the green light there.....and went to the next option....which involves a left hand turn signal.....the signal turned in perfect timing for me to safely cross....and not have to wait for the train.  Most people don't appreciate it when lights do that......but they sure would grouse if the light went red....it's a "no win" for many.  My postulate: if you are going to bitch about something going wrong.....you have to celebrate that same thing when it goes right.

HappyUP!!! - limiting the damages
Why it happened - I played the last 4 holes 1 under par
Why it makes me happy - it was a tough day....one of those one's where every little break goes against you....which can lead to poor scoring.....and a huge loss.  Got things turned around and "brought it home strong"!  Who wouldn't LOVE that!!!

HappyUP!!! - that 5 iron on 17
Why it happened - skills
Why it makes me happy - we really needed THAT shot...and that putt.  The hole was playing long today

JJ
Drive/4 iron/bunker shot 1.....pitch shot 2....4 iron/wedge 3....drive/wedge/putt/BIRDIE 4...bunker shot/putt 5....wedge 6...drive/7 iron 7....bunker shot/putt/SANDY 8....recovery 7 iron 9....drive/4 iron/bunker shot 11....bunker shot 12...cut off wedge 14....drive/wedge 15....recovery 6 iron/chip/putt 16.....5 iron/putt/BIRDIE 17....drive/recovery 8 iron/chutt 18

Limiting the damages
Catching a good bre

Thursday, August 01, 2013

HappyUP!!! Day 2372


HappyUP!!! - developing a process
Why it happened - sometimes you need one
Why it makes me happy - it's not done....but a great framework is being built

HappyUP!!! - GREAT reading material found
Why it happened - I was looking through my library
Why it makes me happy - this was some really helpful material

HappyUP!!! - crazy little kitty
Why it happened - I own one
Why it makes me happy - everyday....she just cracks me up!!!




Wednesday, July 31, 2013

HappyUP!!! Day 2371


HappyUP!!! - birdie on 5
Why it happened - skills
Why it makes me happy - in the air, it looked like a possible ace....just came up a bit short....awesome to convert this one

HappyUP!!! - hole 18
Why it happened - recovery
Why it makes me happy - I had REALLY SNAP hook a hybrid back into play....which left me 170 yards out on a sidehill lie.....and I drew that baby right into the pin within 10 feet.....RIGHT when it was most needed....to get the big W.

HappyUP!!! - great communication
Why it happened - it needed to
Why it makes me happy - awesome to get a point across...and have it received


JJ



Tuesday, July 30, 2013

HappyUP!!! Day 2370


HappyUP!!! - Lads n Lassies
Why it happened - our club puts it on
Why it makes me happy - it was a kick to play in this alternative format with the ladies of the club....and my brother

HappyUP!!! - tomato giveaway
Why it happened - I picked
Why it makes me happy - I know this guy is going to snap these babies up

HappyUP!!! - starting with a birdie
Why it happened - teamwork
Why it makes me happy - toughest hole on the course.....I boomed the drive...my brother dropped the hybrid in there within 20 feet....and Lorne canned the putt! What a start!!!

JJ

Kitty time in da house
DRIVE on 3/partner putt/...partner putt 4...pitch 5....partner pitch 6....DRIVE 7/partner wedge/my putt 7....DRIVE 9....3 wood 10....9 iron 12...partner iron 14...partner putt 15...DRIVE 16/partner wedge....5 iron 17/partner shot better....DRIVE 18/partner wedge/PUTT.....3-wood 1...DRIVE 2/PARTNER DRIVE 2
Great weather...so much fun in lads and lassies
Giving away more toms
Negotiations between the cats

Monday, July 29, 2013

HappyUP!!! Day 2369


HappyUP!!! - trip to the dump
Why it happened - old TV
Why it makes me happy - I just LOVE how easy it is to dump now as opposed to what I grew up with.....and that BIG e-waste is FREE to dump

HappyUP!!! - trimming up
Why it happened - had some overgrowth
Why it makes me happy - just looks great

HappyUP!!! - yardworker
Why it happened - my little buddy wanted to work
Why it makes me happy - great, quality time spent....some life lessons getting ported across....great experience

HappyUP!!! - family fun in the evening
Why it happened - we do that
Why it makes me happy - what a kick!

JJ

Brekko at McDonalds
Trimming the bush
Mowing the lawn
Trip to the dump
Family fun in the evening
Fabtabulous weather
Tom deliveries
Fun with my lil buddy

Sunday, July 28, 2013

HappyUP!!! Day 2368


HappyUP!!! - emergency 18
Why it happened - we needed it
Why it makes me happy - played in less than 4 hours....good time....nice weather

HappyUP!!! - lemon bush
Why it happened - it needed to
Why it makes me happy - I brought that bad boy down to it's knees......without incurring any cuts

HappyUP!!! - splitting lunch
Why it happened - we were at the club
Why it makes me happy - splitting a half club....yeah...I know....it sounds like a quarter club. It's not. It's plenty...it's delicious.....and it's a HECK of a deal

JJ

Emergency 18
Second 18 played in less than 4 hours
Splitting a lunch
Birdie on 17 in the morning...MUCH needed
Birdie on 12 in the afternoon

Saturday, July 27, 2013

HappyUP!!! Day 2367


HappyUP!!! - Jr Amateur
Why it happened - the USGA
Why it makes me happy - it was great seeing Martis Camp....and the talent of these youngsters

HappyUP!!! - item FOUND
Why it happened - I had given up
Why it makes me happy - it's that moment...you have been there....."HEY!!!...There it is!"  You know what I mean

HappyUP!!! - Portia fun
Why it happened - she is a kitten
Why it makes me happy - I just love this little addition to our family to pieces!



Friday, July 26, 2013

HappyUP!!! Day 2366


HappyUP!!! - birdie on 1
Why it happened - skills
Why it makes me happy - always nice to get off to a good start...especially when every shot was perfect

HappyUP!!! - great sleep
Why it happened - it just did
Why it makes me happy - gotta love a great night's sleep

HappyUP!!! - getting things done
Why it happened - I hopped on it
Why it makes me happy - I was up against a bit of a time crunch....and I was flying through some things that aren't my favorite things to do

JJ

Great sleep
Birdie 1.....chip/par 3...5 iron 8....par 9 MUCH needed...par par par on last 3 holes
Fabulous salad
Great weather
Getting things done

Thursday, July 25, 2013

HappyUP!!! Day 2365

HappyUP!!! - BLT
Why it happened - I garden
Why it makes me happy - there just is NOTHING like a BLT with fresh toms from the backyard

HappyUP!!! - great reading
Why it happened - I came across an old book
Why it makes me happy - some books really can be read more than once

HappyUP!!! - play day
Why it happened - taking care of my furry child
Why it makes me happy - she just LOVES playing with her Uncle Buddy...when those two get together, it's a crackup

JJ

Play day
Getting things done
Great reading
Toms yielding...BLT

Wednesday, July 24, 2013

HappyUP!!! Day 2364


HappyUP!!! - near eagle on 13
Why it happened - a great drive.....and a better wedge
Why it makes me happy - this hole drives all of us fits....I came within a whisker of getting that 2 out of it today....but a birdie is pretty good

HappyUP!!! - great speeches
Why it happened - The Articulators
Why it makes me happy - I was touched in many different ways by the variety of speeches today. SO glad t be around these quality people

HappyUP!!! - another solid round
Why it happened - just does
Why it makes me happy - you can never figure out this game....just enjoy the ride when things are on the upswing

JJ

Zombie speech...Icebreaker speech...The Old One speech
Drive/4 iron/wedge 1....drive/8 iron 2...hybrid/wedge 3...drive/2 putt 4...drive/wedge 6...drive/wedge 7...hybrid/chutt 8....drive/6 iron 9....drive/wedge 10...drive/8 iron 11...bunker shot 12...drive/wedge/near eagle/BIRDIE 13...recovery punch/chip 14....hybrid/wedge/putt 15....drive/cute 9 iron punch 16....FLOP SHOT par 17...drive/hybrid/wedge 18
Yet another solid round
Walking it out in a high temp/high hu

Tuesday, July 23, 2013

HappyUP!!! Day 2363


HappyUP!!! - guest...join
Why it happened - she was invited
Why it makes me happy - this new member liked what she saw...I love it when we have great meetings

HappyUP!!! - Carrissa returns
Why it happened - done with summer fun
Why it makes me happy - we WILL help this young lady....great to have her back

HappyUP!!! - 9 iron 13
Why it happened - skillz?
Why it makes me happy - it wasn't a tough shot....a little awkward....but it was absolutely perfect...almost made an eagle

JJ

A guest ...who wants to join
Carrissa returns
3 speeches
Running the meeting
Wonderful match today
Drive/4 iron/wedge 1...pitch 2...pitch 3...drive/hybrid/wedge/putt/BIRDIE 4...9 iron/GREENIE 5...drive/wedge 6....5 iron 8....wedge 9....hybrid/wedge/putt BIRDIE 10....drive/7 iron 11...6 iron/chut 12...9 iron to GIMMIE RANGE/BIRDIE 13...4 iron/GREAT chip 14...6 iron recovery 16....5 iron/2-putt 18
Getting the W over the assistant pro
Time spent meeting some new friends
HDTV....Giants game

Monday, July 22, 2013

HappyUP!!! Day 2362


HappyUP!!! - Best Buy Guy
Why it happened - TV blew out
Why it makes me happy - I think people overspend on TV's.  Why spend so much on something that..quite frankly...you should be doing other things with your time with. Yet...gotta enjoy some tube. This dude "got me" and what I was about. Easy upgrade

HappyUP!!! - trip to Comcast
Why it happened - see above...had to go from regular to HD
Why it makes me happy - Comcast store can be a horror....it was eezy breezy today

HappyUP!!! - got it DONE
Why it happened - I got on it
Why it makes me happy - buying a TV/stand...assembling both...going to Comcast...dealing with the new signal from Comcast....and even taking ALL OF THAT PACKAGING to the recyle...in an impressive time....NICE!!!

JJ

Brandon at Best Buy
Comcast trip
Putting that stand together
Getting a new HD signal
Off to the recycle
Getting it all done in an afternoon

Sunday, July 21, 2013

HappyUP!!! Day 2361

HappyUP!!! - British Open
Why it happens - it happens every year
Why it makes me happy - it's a different brand of golf that is played in the Scotland/Ireland area....links golf...very unpredictable for American players....and always interesting to watch

HappyUP!!! - Mickelson wins
Why it happened - he played one of the greatest final rounds in Open history
Why it makes me happy - I'm not a Mickelson fan....but I HAD to appreciate one of the finest rounds of golf ever played in the circumstance. The dude flat out got it done

HappyUP!!! - GREAT brekko
Why it happened - my TV blew out
Why it makes me happy - so thankful that I could enjoy the final round of the above...in such a comfy place....and get a GREAT brekko scramble!!!

Saturday, July 20, 2013

HappyUP!!! Day 2360


HappyUP!!! - two 7-irons
Why it happened - swinging well
Why it makes me happy - I hit two of the PUREST 7-irons in my entire golf career today. Unfortunately, they were both hit so well that they were long of the pin....but they yielded much needed pars. They were just beauties!!!

HappyUP!!! - British Open
Why it happened - it's that time of the year
Why it makes me happy - I'll be up early tommorrow taking in major championship number 3....it is a TREMENDOUS leaderboard going into round 4.

HappyUP!!! - green speed
Why it happened - greenskeeper may be relaxing
Why it makes me happy - green speed has been slow.....basically to protect the greens during the summer heat.  You let the greens grow a bit longer...more shade to the root....it's an exact science during the summer here in the valley.  The greens are now a little faster...which is NICE!

JJ

8 iron/largo 1....drive/9 iron 2...drive/hybrid/putt 3....9 iron 5...drive/wedge 6....drive 7...6 iron/greenie 8...drive/7 iron/2 putt 9....drive/recovery shot 10....8 iron high cut over trees 11....5 iron 12...pitch 13...4 iron/2 putt 14.....putt 16.....majestic 7 iron 17...hybrid/punch 9 iron 18

Flipping the entire game on 18
Lots of great putts....green speed

Friday, July 19, 2013

HappyUP!!! Day 2359


HappyUP!!! - squirrel in the cart
Why it happened - cole slaw
Why it makes me happy - one of the guys I was golfing with today was riding.  There was such a rustle over in his cart......regarding his leftover lunch....cole slaw....that squirrel just RIPPED IT UP!!! It was so funny.

HappyUP!!! - solid ball striking
Why it happened - staying true to my stuff
Why it makes me happy - everything seems to be holding together. The score today was good...about as bad as it could have been....could have been a LOT better with a few putts dropping. All is good

HappyUP!!! - walk 9/ride 9
Why it happened - heat/humidity
Why it makes me happy - I could have walked the back 9...glad I didn't.  Had some stomach things going on....best to take it easy in the heat

HappyUP!!! - brekko
Why it happened - details
Why it makes me happy - more good times with my buddy

JJ

4 iron recovery/wedge 1....drive/8 iron 2...hybrid/wedge/putt 3....drive/4 iron/wedge 4...9 iron 5...drive/wedge/pitch 6...drive 7....6 iron 8....pitch 9....drive/good break/wedge 10....drive/7 iron 11...pitch/putt 12...drive/pitch 13...5 iron recovery 14...drive/wedge 15....putt 16....7 iron 17...7 iron/pitch 18

Brekko
British Open
Squirrels in the cart

Thursday, July 18, 2013

HappyUP!!! Day 2358


HappyUP!!! - great advice
Why it happened - a reach out
Why it makes me happy - absolutely spot on consult

HappyUP!!! - cleaning up
Why it happened - a few messes
Why it makes me happy - new pets are like new kids.....nice to get it going

HappyUP!!! - British Open
Why it happened - it's a yearly deal
Why it makes me happy - it is always cool to see this different brand of golf....an entire different mentality and strategy to play true links courses.....every year


Wednesday, July 17, 2013

HappyUP!!! Day 2357


HappyUP!!! - City of Roseville
Why it happened - lots of public works going on
Why it makes me happy - the dudes did great work...they had to come a little further in....but I got some great information

HappyUP!!! - WAH!!!
Why it happened - he came out
Why it makes me happy - love WAH!!!....we had a wonderful match today

HappyUP!!! - 18
Why it happened - it was all on the line
Why it makes me happy - 3 birdies...and a sandie par....great all around play on the final hole

JJ

Coffee
City of Roseville doing some work....giving me good info
Toastmasters Group accomodating
WAH!!!
Drive/4 iron/wedge 1...drive/7 iron 2....pitch/par 3...drive/4 iron/wedge 4...9 iron 5...drive/wedge 6....drive 7...6 iron 8...
drive/wedge/BIRDIE to tuff pin
BIRDIE on 18....3 birdies and a sandy actually



Tuesday, July 16, 2013

HappyUP!!! Day 2356


HappyUP!!! - improvement
Why it happened - Toastmasters
Why it makes me happy - 1 week....and our newest member is already making remarkable strides

HappyUP!!! - Marysville driving
Why it happened - team play
Why it makes me happy - great day to have the top down....both ways

HappyUP!!! - s'mores and swimming
Why it happened - just a nice evening
Why it makes me happy - delicious s'mores....great temp for swimming...lots of family fun

JJ

Ben and table topics
Lyle and Luke speeches
Drive to Marysville
New partner
Drive/6 iron/bunker shot 1.....drive/wedge/putt 2....6 iron 3....hybrid/chip 4....drive/hybrid/wedge 5....4 iron/9 iron/putt 6....6 iron 7.....drive 8...9 iron 9....drive/wedge 11....drive 12....wedge/putt 15....8 iron 16....good break/wedge/putt 18
Drive home
Swim time
Fun with Portia

Sad News


The Pillsbury Doughboy died yesterday of a yeast infection and trauma complications from repeated pokes in the belly. He was 71.

Doughboy was buried in a lightly greased coffin. Dozens of celebrities turned out to pay their respects, including Mrs. Butterworth, Hungry Jack, the California Raisins, Betty Crocker, the Hostess Twinkies and 
Captain Crunch. The gravesite was piled high with flours. Aunt Jemima delivered the eulogy and lovingly described Doughboy as a man who never knew how much he was kneaded.

Born and bread in Minnesota, Doughboy rose quickly in show business, but his later life was filled with turnovers. He was not considered a very smart cookie, wasting much of his dough on half-baked schemes. Despite being a little flaky at times, he still was a crusty old man and was considered a positive roll model for millions.

Doughboy is survived by his wife Play Dough; three children, John Dough, Jane Dough and Dosey Dough, plus they had one in the oven. He is also survived by his elderly father, Pop Tart.

The funeral was held at 3:50 for about 20 minutes.

Monday, July 15, 2013

HappyUP!!! Day 2355


HappyUP!!! - brekko with my buddy
Why it happened - we set it up
Why it makes me happy - great doing some catch up with this guy

HappyUP!!! - getting shined up
Why it happened - I go to the dentist
Why it makes me happy - my hygenist is really good...yeah, she gets a little tough at times...but not too tough...she always does a great job

HappyUP!!! - finding the necklace
Why it happened - she lost it
Why it makes me happy - it's not always easy to find a lost necklace!


Sunday, July 14, 2013

HappyUP!!! Day 2354


HappyUP!!! - emergency 18
Why it happened - we all played well in the morning
Why it makes me happy - all agendas were clear....why not go for a second 18 today? Great fun and fellowship!

HappyUP!!! - great playoff
Why it happened - John Deere
Why it makes me happy - all 3 of these dudes were grinding...for 6 holes...in sudden death. Love seeing a great gut check!

HappyUP!!! - fabulous weather
Why it happened - it's weather
Why it makes me happy - it made it possible to have a stellar day

8 iron recovery 1....pitch 2...putt 3....drive 4....9 iron 5....wedge 6....hybrid 7....6 iron 8....skank driver off deck 9....drive/9 iron 10....drive/8 iron 11...putt/Sandie/Bullet 12...drive/9 iron/BIRDIE 13...3 wood 14....wedge 15....8 iron 16....6 iron/LARGO/Birdie 17....gutting out a bogey on 18

Drive/4 iron/wedge 1....drive/9 iron/putt/BIRDIE 2....Drive/3 wood/LARGO 3....drive 4...9 iron 5....bunker shot 6...punch/pitch 7....pitch shot 8....drive/pitch 9....hybrid/wedge/putt/BIRDIE 10...drive 11....5 iron/greenie 12....9 iron/2 putt 13....3 wood 14....pitch 15...3 wood 16.....pitch off the tree well/putt 17....drive 18

Going for an emergency 18
Great weather
Fabulous salad
Great playoff
Coming home to the P girl

Saturday, July 13, 2013

HappyUP!!! Day 2353


HappyUP!!! - Timmy No Hits Em
Why it happened - he got his groove on
Why it makes me happy - the Giants NEED some excitement...momentum....SOMETHING!

HappyUP!!! - tomato time
Why it happened - I grow
Why it makes me happy - sandwich at lunch...salad at dinner...all featuring the glorious homegrown...delicious!!!

HappyUP!!! - talking with my buddy
Why it happened - he gave me a call
Why it makes me happy - people have tough times...they do what they gotta do....but they still do the upstanding thing...it's gonna work out.

HappyUP!!! - lots of fun with the P girl
Why it happened - I was around the house today
Why it makes me happy - she is such a crackup/cuddler...funny stuff


Friday, July 12, 2013

HappyUP!!! Day 2352


HappyUP!!! - Dom at the Fountains
Why it happened - decided to support our buddy
Why it makes me happy - lovely evening for some great kick back music

HappyUP!!! - running into an old client
Why it happened - see above
Why it makes me happy - haven't seen this person in years....great to reacquaint

HappyUP!!! - Jazz getting her spotlight
Why it happened - see above
Why it makes me happy - she was in HEAVEN being he center of attention tonight....a big hit with kids and adults alike

HappyUP!!! - scampi and noodles
Why it happened - my GF got it going on
Why it makes me happy - it was OH...SO....TASTEY!!! What a meal!!!!

JJ

Great little brekko
4 iron break 1....4 iron recovery/flop 3....hybrid/wedge 4....9 iron 5....bunker shot/SANDIE 6...chutt 8 ....drive/7 iron/putt/getting 1 both ways 9....drive/hybrid/wedge 10...drive/8 iron 11...7 iron 12....7 iron 13....9 iron 14....8 iron 16....chip 17...drive/hybrid/9 iron/chutt 18
Dom at the Fountains
Jazzy show off

Thursday, July 11, 2013

HappyUP!!! Day 2351


HappyUP!!! - great road luck
Why it happened - we were on the road
Why it makes me happy - nobody likes a flagman when up in the mountains.....it can mean long delays. No such problems today...hit it just right!

HappyUP!!! - Squeeze Inn
Why it happened - LOVE the Squeeze Inn
Why it makes me happy - don't get to eat there that often.....but love it everytime I do

HappyUP!!! - parking space
Why it happened - a bit of negotiating
Why it makes me happy - it's not that easy to park at Emerald Bay. We were thankful to not have to have parked in an alternate lot.....later in the day....after doing the ascent back up to "base camp."

HappyUP!!! - paddling
Why it happened - we made it happen
Why it makes me happy - it was a ton of fun to be out in Emerald Bay....on a spectacular day....just paddling around

JJ

Toms reddening
Lovely drive to brekko
Brekko
Top down to the bay
Getting a parking spot
Great luck during road construction
Awesome weather
Fun paddling
Hiking around the teacup
Learning things.....CalNeva no longer a casino....and casino's charge for change jars

Wednesday, July 10, 2013

HappyUP!!! Day 2350


HappyUP!!! - a little mental game on 18
Why it happened - I was just joking
Why it makes me happy - this dude prides himself on being savvy.....but he bought into the loss hook, line, and sinker. I couldn't believe it!

HappyUP!!! - the girls rocked it
Why it happened - Toastmasters
Why it makes me happy - so awesome to be entertained by these two pros

HappyUP!!! - diagnosis and cure
Why it happened - I work with the docs
Why it makes me happy - everything will be just fine....just going to take a bit of time

HappyUP!!! - birdie on 13
Why it happened - incredible second shot and a great putt
Why it makes me happy - a high hook 6 iron is not exactly "stock in trade" for me.....but I put a great move on that one. The putt was a big breaker....and I put that puppy right in the jar.

JJ

Coffee with Trav
Cherie's entertaining speech
Anita's entertaining speech
Giving great coaching
Drive/5 iron/wedge 1....drive/8 iron 2....4 iron recover 3....punch shots 4....pitch/par 5....wedge/putt 6....drive/7 iron 7....7 iron/greenie 8.....pitch/putt 9....drive/hybrid/wedge/putt 10....clipped pitch/putt/bulet 11....pitch 12....high 6 iron draw/putt/unlikely BIRDIE 13....4 iron/nearly holed wedge/BIRDIE 14......wedge/largo/putt 15....drive/pitch 16....6 iron 17....drive/hard 4 iron hook/wedge 18
A little mental game on 18
Coming back from being down after 9
Kelly and John
Planning for tomorrow
A diagnosis and meds and cure
Great weather

Tuesday, July 09, 2013

HappyUP!!! Day 2349


HappyUP!!! - visitor
Why it happened - he's touring
Why it makes me happy - what a great idea. A Toastmaster from another club is out "wandering the Toastmaster world" in observing how other clubs do it.  He was impressed by our group

HappyUP!!! - delivering House of Belonging
Why it happened - it was my turn
Why it makes me happy - got an advanced manual project out of the way......and got fabulous reviews

HappyUP!!! - top quality play
Why it happened - it's been coming
Why it makes me happy - I was the big winner in the big game today.....and even picked up a little dough in the small game.  Lovely ball striking

HappyUP!!! - recommending a mentoring opportunity
Why it happened - I could see the match
Why it makes me happy - we will all mentor this person....but our president will have a HUGE impact on this person's life....so blessed to be part of the process

JJ

Visitor
Ben sucking it up
Delivering House of Belonging
Four Friends speech
Giving a mentoring opportunity
4 iron recovery/wedge/birdie look 1....8 iron recovery/birdie look 2....drive/pitch/par 3...wedge 4...8 iron/birdie look 5...wedge 6...4 iron 7....6 iron 8....drive/7 iron/BIRDIE 9...drive/hybrid/wedge/birdie look 10....drive/7 iron/birdie look 11...9 iron 13....4 iron/wedge/birdie look 14....drive 15....drive/wedge 16....5 iron/birdie look 17....drive/hybrid/wedge/birdie look 18
Two KP's today...as well as skins....big day

Monday, July 08, 2013

HappyUP!!! Day 2348


HappyUP!!! - First tomatoes
Why it happened - it's nature
Why it makes me happy - LOVE my tomatoes....love...love...love

HappyUP!!! - getting Portia in
Why it happened - they made time
Why it makes me happy - step one if finding a solution

HappyUP!!! - Buffalo Chicken Pizza
Why it happened - dinner
Why it makes me happy - this is a great staple from TraderJo's....especially when you "build upon it" from goodies from your own garden

JJ

Buffalo Chicken Pizza
Chores done
Getting P into the vet
Taking care of her
Great improvement in the weather
First Toms are up

Sunday, July 07, 2013

HappyUP!!! Day 2347


HappyUP!!! - Portia back home
Why it happened - she pulled an overniter
Why it makes me happy - love that little kitty

HappyUP!!! - great convo with friend
Why it happened - I shot out a text
Why it makes me happy - brekko and good times coming soon

HappyUP!!! - safe travels
Why it happened - good driving
Why it makes me happy - great to know my friends are home safe


Saturday, July 06, 2013

HappyUP!!! Day 2346 Banner Day


HappyUP!!! - Portia meets the kids
Why it happened - I popped over
Why it makes me happy - c'mon.....what lights up a room more than a kitten?!?!

HappyUP!!! - pouring it on at crunch time
Why it happened - I've had it coming on
Why it makes me happy - my partner was struggling most of the day.....my birdie (after we got chipped in on for a birdie by opponents) on 14...then birdie on 16....and another one on 17....sealed that deal. Feels great to step up when needed

HappyUP!!! - nice opponents
Why it happened - team play
Why it makes me happy - always great to meet and play with new folks who are good guys

HappyUP!!! - sneaking in Portia's final shot
Why it happened - hustle
Why it makes me happy - so glad to finish that process up today and not chance it to next week

JJ

4 iron/wedge 1...drive/7 iron 2...4 iron recovery/wedge/putt 3...drive/5 iron/wedge 4...wedge/chutt/putt 6...drive/6 iron/pitch 7....hybrid/putt 8...drive/5 iron/putt 9....drive/putt 10....drive/9 iron/putt 11...pitch/putt 12...drive/wedge/putt 13...9 iron/putt/BIRDIE 14....drive/wedge/putt/BIRDIE 16...6 iron/putt/BIRDIE 17

Pouring it on at the end of team play match
Playing with a new partner
Nice opponents
Getting Portia her shot
Portia gettng to visit the kids
Lovely weather
We got 4 points

Friday, July 05, 2013

HappyUP!!! Day 2345 BannerDayUP!!!


HappyUP!!! - lunch
Why it happened - coordination
Why it makes me happy - the timing worked out great to meet the kids for lunch in a far away place. Great lunch

HappyUP!!! - beautiful Emerald Bay
Why it happened - a plan came together
Why it makes me happy - there was a bit of scrambling....but we made it happen.....PERFECT TIMING.....and a GREAT TIME boating the waters of gorgeous Lake Tahoe

HappyUP!!! - casino fun
Why it happened - it was suggested
Why it makes me happy - we both lost.....but we had fun in the process

HappyUP!!! - BBQ
Why it happened - gotta eat
Why it makes me happy - that big ol tri-tip came out perfectly.  A nice home cooked meal...for everyone....at home.

HappyUP!!! - logistics
Why it happened - I had an idea
Why it makes me happy - love the FedEx Office.....they definitely "got our backs" this morning.  Onward to fun!

JJ

Nice drive...making great time
Tickets arrived and printed
Meeting the kids right on time
Boat trip
Beautiful Emerald Bay
Fun in the casino
Wonderful family BBQ
Swim night

Thursday, July 04, 2013

HappyUP!!! Day 2344 4th of July


HappyUP!!! - fireworks
Why it happened - it's the fourth
Why it makes me happy - good times....hot times....under the stars....in the nice grass...on the blanket in a nice environment....wonderful food....great companionship...NICE

HappyUP!!! - surviving the humidity
Why it happened - toughed it out
Why it makes me happy - due to logistics, it was a 22 hole walk this morning....and....THAT was some heavy heat/humidity for our area.  Yeah....took a bit out of me....but...here I am

HappyUP!!! - quality shots
Why it happened - skills
Why it makes me happy - nice 9 iron to steal a greenie....crafty little punch shot on 7 to yield a birdie look.....that 6 iron to the front pin on 11 was a gem...and that flop shot on 12 was just a piece of wizardry!

JJ

Early time
Surviving the humidity
Hybrid 14....pitch 15....drive/chip 16....flop 17...drive 18....wedge/putt 1...drive/pitch/par 3....wedge/putt 4....9 iron/greenie 5....wedge/putt 6....drive/7 iron punch/putt 7....bunker shot 8...putt 10 ....drive/6 iron 11....flop shot 12
Warm but lovely evening
Corn and beans
Fireworks

Wednesday, July 03, 2013

HappyUP!!! Day 2343


HappyUP!!! - Patriotic theme
Why it happened - Toastmasters
Why it makes me happy - flag code....Midnight Ride of Paul Revere....Brigadeer General with slides from Iraq that you didn't see on NBC....what a meeting!!!

HappyUP!!! - riding
Why it happened - heat
Why it makes me happy - no need to hoof it in today's heat!

HappyUP!!! - another nice round
Why it happened - I seem to be heading into a good stretch
Why it makes me happy - I'm a streaky guy.....and when I find that "something something," I can go. I may be on that verge.  Lots of good aspects going on with the game

JJ

Flag code
Patriotic theme
The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere
Brigadeer presentation
Drive/hybrid 1....drive/8 iron 2....drive 3....9 iron/putt/BIRDIE  5.....punch cut 5 iron 6/putt/BIRDIE 6....putt 7....hybrid/greenie/BIRDIE 8....drive/8 iron/putt/lip out 9....drive/hybrid/wedge/putt/lipout 10....putt 11....7 iron/putt/lipout 12....drive/wedge 13....4 iron/wedge/putt/BIRDIE 14...recovery shot 16....bunker shot/putt/sandie 17....drive/pitch/big putt 18
Getting the W
Riding instead of walking
Great chats with the guys


Tuesday, July 02, 2013

HappyUP!!! Day 2342...BANNER DAY


HappyUP!!! - remembering Banner Days
Why it happened - today was just soooo good
Why it makes me happy - appreciation.....gratitude.....humbled....hard to put a finger on it

HappyUP!!! - SO MUCH FUN coming up
Why it happened - holiday
Why it makes me happy - it's just going to be soooo great

HappyUP!!! - Speeches
Why it happened - Toastmasters
Why it makes me happy - flag folding....GoCam....great demonstration speeches. Learned a LOT!

HappyUP!!! - new member
Why it happened - Toastmasters
Why it makes me happy - I can't wait to watch the entire club mentor this young man.  I so WANT to do it myself...and I will chip in......it is just going to be SO EXCITING to watch how much this guy grows!

HappyUP!!! - golf
Why it happened - we decided
Why it makes me happy - everyone bailed except for one guy. It was just him and I...walking. Played in 3 hours walking (course was vacant).  We RELATIVELY beat the heat. He played great....I played great....EPIC match

JJ

Remembering Banner Days
Getting the oppty to mentor a shy young man
Great Go Cam presentation by a newer member
A vet delivered outstanding speech about flag folding...and etiquette
A request from someone to be mentored
Solid tabletopics

Drive/hybrid/wedge 1....drive/7 iron 2....drive/hybrid 3...drive/wedge 4....9 iron/putt/BIRDIE 5...drive/wedge/putt 6....drive/punch fade 7....5 iron8....drive/7 iron to back pin 9/fabulous putt/BIRDIE 9....drive/hybrid/wedge 10....drive/7 iron/putt 11....6 iron 12...drive/9 iron 13...hybrid/wedge 14....pitch 15...recovery punch 16....PURE 7 iron/putt/birdie 17....drive/bunker shot 18

Playing in 3 hours...before the heat
Great match....my partner played a heck of a round....PROUD to get that win today

Preparing for SO MUCH FUN coming up
Heat not so bad....so blessed to be in that position...NO complaints
Thinking about people stuck in traffic...so blessed
Showing off my baby

Monday, July 01, 2013

HappyUP!!! Day 2341


HappyUP!!! - second half
Why it happened - calendar system
Why it makes me happy - it always makes me take inventory....of where things were....and where they are....and where they can be by year end

HappyUP!!! - watering
Why it happened - I got up early
Why it makes me happy - I could SEE that it made the garden happy

HappyUP!!! - morning visitor
Why it happened - heat and needs
Why it makes me happy - love having the furry girl over for a morning visit

HappyUP!!! - cleaning up
Why it happened - just something one does
Why it makes me happy - I actually don't like the act of cleaning up.....but...the result...even if I didn't get it all done....always makes me happy. Nibble nibble nibble

JJ

Fun at the bank
Watering
Cleaning up
Finding a lost item
A morning visitor