HappyUP!!! Day 3134

HappyUP!!! - TableTopics
Why it happened - a flake
Why it makes me happy - I threw those together....they were great....and the participants were even better

HappyUP!!! - KT note
Why it happened - I did a favor
Why it makes me happy - great to get a handwritten note of appreciation

HappyUP!!! - Homecoming Week!!!
Why it happened - it oomes up every year
Why it makes me happy - "Once A Tiger Always A Tiger"...lots of fun on the agenda for this week!

HappyUP!!! - A's attempt
Why it happened - playoffs
Why it makes me happy - it wasn't the outcome that I wanted but, goodness, it was one of the most entertaining games I have seen in some time.

HappyUP!!! - great walk
Why it happened- I chose my favorite route
Why it makes me happy - I took a little break in the game above....was just going to do 2 miles....had to take it to 4.

HappyUP!!! Day 3143

HappyUP!!! - Printer kinda fixed
Why it happened - a couple of "jiggles"
Why it makes me happy - I had an agenda to get out for tomorrow!

HappyUP!!! - great convo
Why it happened - I called
Why it makes me happy - great discussion.....but also "off work" today!

HappyUP!!! - T-J's trip
Why it happened - gotta go sometimes
Why it makes me happy -  picked up some VERY savory new tries...can't wait!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 3142

HappyUP!!! - Giants Win
Why it happened - baseball
Why it makes me happy - they could use a little momentum heading into Pittsburgh for that Wild Card game on Wed.

HappyUP!!! - Hearing Portia dream
Why it happened - positioning
Why it makes me happy - we all know cats purr when they sleep. I also know cats dream. Today was the first time I really heard her doing it....and...from what I could tell...she was into a good place

HappyUP!!! - tales from the pet crypt
Why it happened - lunch with buds
Why it makes me happpy - whether it was them or their wives, it was interesting to hear what has happened to some pets "post-pet."

HappyUP!!! - Niner Win
Why it happened - who knows....Kap? Gore?
Why it makes me happy - they played hard....but they also got a litle lucky....2-2 is a lot better than 1-3!



JJ

Back worked things out
Pitch 12....8 iron 14...7 iron hook recovery 16 INCREDIBLE....bunker shot 17...3 wood/hybrid 18...drive/hybrid/wedge 1....3 wood/pitch 2...hybrid recovery/wedge/putt/parr 3...bunker shot 4....putt 6....pitch 7...5 iron/putt/birdie 8....putt 9....hybrid/hybrid 10.....BIG DRIVE 11

Lunch special
Ryder Cup
Giants win....good momentum heading into playoff game
Listening to Portia dream while on my laptop
A's Clinch
Hot Pink Run
49er Win

HappyUP!!! Day 3141

HappyUP!!! - birdie on 1
Why it happened - great drive/hybrid/wedge/putt
Why it makes me happy - ya gotta love a great start!

HappyUP!!! - PBFU
Why it happened - who knows?
Why it makes me happy - OK....this didn't make me happy at the time...and I will leave the acronym alone. It did provide laughter later on....which included me laughing at my own ineptitude!

HappyUP!!! - who?...me?
Why it happened - I'm a nice guy
Why it makes me happy - well...that was an interesting thing to get noticed...by an interesting person.

HappyUP!!! - T-man Texts
Why it happened - he was thinking bout me
Why it makes me happy - trust me...this dude has better things to think about....so cool of him to chime in.



Birdie on 1
Drive/bunker shot 2...pitch shot 7....pitch shot 11....bunker shot 12...good break 13.....par par on 14/15....putt 16.....incredible putt 18
Great guys
Ryder Cup

HappyUP!!! Day 3140

HappyUP!!! - Wah!!!
Why it happened - he text
Why it makes me happy - always love to have the Wah-man along for some golf.  Love that guy.....and his three birdies were a welcome addition too.

HappyUP!!! - chili
Why it happened - a recommendation
Why it makes me happy - that was a tasty little dinner....and the combination of the two chili's that my buddy recommended worked out very nicely.

HappyUP!!! - Celebration of Life attendee
Why it happened - I reached out
Why it makes me happy - really glad to get the confirmation today on attendance

HappyUP!!! - just a great group today
Why it happened - it's about who you know
Why it makes me happy - I'm just luck, luck, lucky on days like this. We all had a great time

JJ

Wah
7 iron 12....9 iron 16....wedge 1....putt 2....5 iron 3....4 iron recovery 4....putt 5...drive 6/cute recovery pitch
Great 5 some....DD/Miller/Wah/Me/Fred
Chili
Brekko

HappyUP!!! Day 3139

HappyUP!!! - Giants Clinch!!!
Why it happened - another team won
Why it makes me happy - yeah....the G-men backed into it...but.....hey...who cares?!? Let's see what happens next

HappyUP!!! - RAIN!!!
Why it happened - weather
Why it makes me happy - it came down in what seemed like buckets!!! We need it so badly. It really wasn't that much but it did actually pour at times.  This will help knock down a pesky fire or two

HappyUP!!! - Rototilling
Why it happened - rain
Why it makes me happy - I was hoping to get a little rain to keep the dust down so I could do a preliminary fall till.  Now....I just need a nice dose of rain on the tilled turf so I can do a final till.  There is time for that.  LOVED the fact that my ol tiller fires up and runs when called on so seldomly.  I may need it a bunch after this drought year for some re-do landscaping

HappyUP!!! Day 3138

HappyUP!!! - Coffee
Why it happened - tradition
Why it makes me happy - good news on the car front for my friend and kid

HappyUP!!! - blood work technology
Why it happened - technology?
Why it makes me happy - it's probably routine if you are at Kaiser or somewhere. In my situation, it is a bit unique in what I did.  Glad that I got to see some results without influence of any doctor at this point. Now, I just need to figure out what to do with it all

HappyUP!!! - Bro/Nephew time
Why it happened - house and golf
Why it makes me happy - it just does. No....not looking forward to some upcoming deferred maintenance we will all be dealing with...but....it is what it is.  Just good times.

HappyUP!!! Day 3137

HappyUP!!! - What Is Your Verb?
Why it happened - fill in Toastmaster speech
Why it makes me happy - glad this guy had the idea to fill in.....and....oh my....this was far from filler! It was all about defining the verb that describes you and how people experience you.  It may not be a perfect exercise to call it a verb....but...at same time...it's your exercise.

HappyUP!!! - more checks
Why it happened - dues time
Why it makes me happy - I didn't even send out a reminder this week....and the cash is coming into the treasury.

HappyUP!!! - new op system download
Why it happened - new releases
Why it makes me happy - it reminds me of how well my new wireless system is working in my house (that is a BIG HappyUP!!! in itself).  Not really sure of the op system change yet...but...eventually...it becomes better than the old one.




JJ

More checks
Baird Invite
Doing Evaluation...catching my lisp
Dealing with a situation
New Op System download
Padilla fill in speech.....what is your verb

HappyUP!!! Day 3136

HappyUP!!! - garbage day
Why it happened - it's always on Monday
Why it makes me happy - I had forgotten.....and I did that "hear the garbage truck and start scrambling thing".....yeah, I know you know what I am talking about.  Anyway, I was successful

HappyUP!!! - Bissell Symphony
Why it happened - I made an inquiry
Why it makes me happy - this little jewel is JUST THE TICKET for a cleaning situation I have

HappyUP!!! - evening walk
Why it happened - I was invited
Why it makes me happy - I really needed to get out and stretch the legs a bit tonight.

HappyUP!!! Day 3135

HappyUP!!! - great ride
Why it happened - I jumped off the couch
Why it makes me happy - perhaps a bit too much football and baseball viewing today. Nice ride to end the day

HappyUP!!!- a day off
Why it happened - I chose not to play
Why it makes me happy - needed a little mental break day from golf and such.  Good day to checkout

HappyUP!!! - Denver/SeaChicken game
Why it happened - it's football
Why it makes me happy - I really don't care for either of these teams.....at all!!! It was an entertaining game watching them beat the crud out of each other.

HappyUP!!! Day 3134

HappyUP!!! - a win with Ricky H
Why it happened - some putting on the front 9
Why it makes me happy - we have a habit of losing a bit as partners. Got a nice little break of that habit today.

HappyUP!!! - 100 feet of putts on front 9
Why it happened - who knows
Why it makes me happy - you can go a lot of rounds without making that length of putts combined.  The putt on 9 was a definite bacon saver that the other team didn't see coming!

HappyUP!!! - Thunder/Lightning
Why it happened - who knows?...weather
Why it makes me happy - it hasn't been seen in so long....wish some rain was attached...but it was so cool and violent and crazy to get out of bed and watch this fireworks show

HappyUP!!! - ignoring intrusion
Why it happened - I do my best
Why it makes me happy - not sure why this was done....but it was weird.....and I let it go.  Though irritating....all good.

HappyUP!!! Day 3133

HappyUP!!! - handling an e-mail
Why it happened - sometimes...you let objectional things sit
Why it makes me happy - there are times when no reaction is the best reaction

HappyUP!!! - Petey L
Why it happened - a guest
Why it makes me happy - I'm not sure I have ever played with this guy....but I have known him forever. One of the nicest guys in the world. Good times

HappyUP!!! - solid front 9
Why it happened - many reasons....
Why it makes me happy - ...the birdie on 5 helped. I don't know why I don't birdie that hole more than I do. Anyway....front 9 has been getting a little tough....good to put up a good number

HappyUP!!! Day 3132

HappyUP!!! - Convertible Fun
Why it happened - beautiful day
Why it makes me happy - top down on a gorgous Nor Cal afternoon never gets old

HappyUP!!! - Best Buy
Why it happened - I was up near there
Why it makes me happy - I wasn' planning on going in....I'm not a huge shopper...but I was up there and it had been awhile.  Glad I did. Got some GREAT info on one thing....and bought something that is going to be VERY helpful

HappyUP!!! - Roseville Cycle
Why it happened - needed something
Why it makes me happy - hope this little shop will make it. They are convenient and very helpful.

HappyUP!!! - PF Chiangs
Why it happened - hungry
Why it makes me happy - been awhile since I had that salt and pepper calamari....yeah....I like it.

The Ol Nutter Almanac 2014

Actual Days to Date        14
Predicted Days           11-13

The Days - 1) 6/7...100  2) 6/8...104 3) 6/9.....106 4) 6/10...103 5) 6/30...105 6) 6/13...100 7) 7/14...104  8) 7/25....102  9) 7/27....102 10) 7/29.....100 11) 7/31...102 12) 8/1...105 13) 9/12...102
9/13)...102

9/17/2014 HappyUP!!!date - another successful year for the Almanac.  It only missed by one day and, only that, was due to a freaky couple of days that snuck in there just over a week before summer ends. We have a few days to go before the official end of summer but it appears nothing major is in the forecast.  We are pretty much locked and loaded!

9/11/2014 HappyUP!!!date - look where we were on 7/24.....the Almanac was drawing a LOT of criticism.  Up until today, it looked like the Almanac survived all that and was totally in the clear. Now....we have a weekend to sweat out. Crazy weather...every day the forecasters have been nudging their prognostications up. Sheesh...how easy is that job?  They change their minds hourly. The Almanac lays it down one time.....for over three months!!!  No matter what, it will be very close this year. Additionally, I will be overjoyed to see Autumn come rolling in.

8/25/2014 HappyUP!!!date - I have to admit......I was getting some flack back in July for how hot this summer was and......

....for how bad the almanac would fail - darn haters!!! Why ya gotta be that way?  Who knows what will happen? We still have a month of summer to go.  The Almanac is going to be a lot closer than it looked a short time ago as we have NOTHING in the 100's in the immediate forecast. NICE!!!

8/10/2014 HappyUP!!!date - we have had a VERY nice respite from the heat over the last 9 days...and clear sailing ahead.  In all liklihood, the Ol Nutter Alm is doomed this year....but... But .....BUT....if it holds up this year....WOW!!!...that would be something!

7/24/2014 Update - not a lot to report since last....a couple of days into the triple digits.  For goodness sakes, we have even gotten some rain the last few nights...in July....whaaaaaaaat?!?!?! Now....we are staring down the barrell of FIVE straight days of 100 or more! Oh my....that would basically blow the Almanac up this year..........or........just maybe........guarantee a very cool August with nothing up in the hell zone!

7/6/2014 Update - looks like we will be notching another 100 degree one today and tomorrow....things cool down a bit after that.  One thing that is not in the forecast but that would be appreciated is some random heavy rain! (don't hold your breath)

6/23/2014 HappyUP!!!date - after an initial challenge....been in the clear...and in the clear for another week per forecast


6/9/2014 Update - we never like to see an early heat spell hear at the Almanac.  Looks like we are going to get a good toast on today.....with things settling down a bit tomorrow (hopefully!)

5/28/2014.....Here we go again - the Ol Nutter Almanac 2014 edition.  You can get a recap of all previous posted years through the links below

For those new to this annual feature - we predict the number of 100 degree or more days for Roseville/Sactamento, CA based on the weather of Memorial Day weekend.

The weather on the predictor Memorial Day Weekend - wasn't blistering.....but it wasn't cool either. These are the toughest to make a call here in May.  There is a piece of me that says I should bump this up to 15 days of 100 degrees or less...but I don't think that is taking enough risk

As usual - our measurement for the number of 100 degree days will be taken off the Weather.com website for Roseville, CA

2014 Ol Nutter Almanac  11-13 predicted......14 actual

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

HappyUP!!! Day 3131

HappyUP!!! - settling an account
Why it happened - got the notice
Why it makes me happy - "a promise made is a debt unpaid and the trail has it's own stearn code" said one of my favorite authors, Robert Service.  I paid off some things today....Almanacs, appetizers, and cinema.  Debt can be a bad thing...but...at the same time....when you pay up for whatever reason you needed to....it feels good.   Yet...at the same time.....

HappyUP!!! - I got to lend
Why it happens - life
Why it makes me happy - some don't work out....but this will be a good one. Can't wait to see how it turns out.  This person will love the lesson that will be received.

HappyUP!!! - PyroNimbus
Why it happened - fires
Why it makes me happy - the fires SUCK!!!....BIG TIME!!!...but there is an interesting phenom going on due to it. It is a cloud caused by how the fire sucks out whatever moisture is around....and creates an impressive thunderhead-type impression...above the dirty smoke.  Ya gotta look to the positive. Damn fires!

HappyUP!!! - the Almanac
Why it happened - tradition
Why it makes me happy - it ain't perfect....nothing is....but it was pretty darn close this year! LOVE THAT!!!....and that is what "HappyUP!!!" is really all about...always acknowelding the bad but also appreciating the good.


JJ

Getting some correspondence out
Closing out the Almanac
PyroNimbus
Drive/hybrid/chutt 1.....drive/4 iron 2....wedge 3....drive/4 iron/wedge/putt/birdie 4....9 iron 5....drive/wedge 6....drive 7....6 iron 8....wedge 9.....drive/hybrid/wedge 10.....BIG drive/wedge 11...punch recovery/chutt/parr 13....5 iron 14.....7 iron 15.....topped 3 wood in great shape 16....4 iron recovery/big 6 iron 18
Fun with Dr Gary
Great weather to walk...no strain at all
Coffee time

Settling up accounts

HappyUP!!! Day 3130

HappyUP!!! - "don't let your sad.....turn into someone else's mad....because everything will turn bad"
Why it happened - Stan and Toastmasters
Why it makes me happy - while he probably had too many "quick quotes" in his speech today....there was some GREAT stuff in his speech........and......more importantly....the DUDE is following the program like few others....and the improvement is SO EVIDENT!!

HappyUP!!! - Roseville Cyclery
Why it happened - tube up
Why it makes me happy - who knows if they will make it...so many little bike shops....but I really like these guys and the effort they are making downtown

HappyUP!!! - Giants win
Why it happened - who knows
Why it makes me happy - they REALLY needed this one. I doubt they will catch the Dodgers and win the divisiond....but....they REALLY need the home advantage should they get one of those wild card spots.  It's nail biting time

JJ

Stans speech
My speech
Sammy's
Roseville Cyclery
Giants nail down a win

HappyUP!!! Day 3129

HappyUP!!! - Goodbye Bruce
Why it happened - death happens
Why it makes me happy - it's hard...very hard....but this one was predicted...and....though devastating to me personally...the suffering is over. He went a lot faster than expected....which....if it is done that you are going to go...is a great thing. Goodbye Bruce

HappyUP!!! - a ride
Why it happened - therapy
Why it makes me happy - found some new pavement....a few extra miles...loved it

HappyUP!!! - finished the speech
Why it happened - Toastmasters
Why it makes me happy - can't wait to deliver in the morning

HappyUP!!! Day 3128

HappyUP!! - bonus golf
Why it happened - there was a gap with the guys
Why it makes me happy - happy to fill out the group....and...well...won some dough while helping my handicap on the last day for handicap revisions

HappyUP!!! - nice W
Why it happened - partner's play...and my little something on 18
Why it makes me happy - 18 is always pivotal.  I hit a pretty darn good 7 iron off that hook lie on 18....only to have it find the left bunker...with a left hole location.....ain't NOBODY gonna convert that bunker shot into a par. Well....call me nobody and pay me some dough!....DONE and DUSTED!!!

HappyUP!!! - calling my buddy
Why it happened - 6th sense
Why it makes me happy - he didn't pick up.....I got his mom instead. I haven't spoken to her in FOREVER. I didn't like the news she had....but...it was good to be informed...and to catch up with her.

JJ

7 iron 1...5 iron punch 2....wedge 3....4 iron punch/bullet 4...drive/wedge/tap in birdie 6....long pitch 8....drive/pitch 9....wedge/putt/birdie 10...drive 11...drive/6 iron 13....3 wood/putt 14....drive/pitch/putt 15....3 wood/wedge 16....pitch 17....7 iron/ FABULOUS bunker shot/putt/sandie bullett 18

Talking to sick buddy's mom

49er game...kinda like they lost

HappyUP!!! Day 3127

HappyUP!!! - Sammy Bammy back in town!
Why it happened - long story
Why it makes me happy - lots of fun welcoming him back....we need him downtown

HappyUP!!! - done before the heat
Why it happened - early draw
Why it makes me happy - we shouldn't be hitting 100 degrees any more. I am glad to have finished before....didn't have to be out in it...and then kissing it goodbye!!!

HappyUP!!! - loss to a minimum
Why it happened - just kept fighting
Why it makes me happy - while no "A game" today....I brought a lot of dog into that match today.

JJ

Pitch/putt 1....bunker shot 2...pitch 3....7 iron greenie 5...drive/wedge/largo 6....drive 7...bunker shot/bullett/sandie 8....pitch shot 9....drive/3 wood/wedge/putt/birdie 10....wedge/putt 11...pitch 12...wedge 13.....hybrid/wedge 14.....drive/wedge 15....6 iron/greenie 17

Getting done before the heat
Loss to a minimum
Walk down town

HappyUP!!! Day 3126

HappyUP!!! - Giants
Why it happened - who knows
Why it makes me happy - c'mon.....if you are a Giants fan....and the Giants just DRILL the Dodgers...do I even have to explain why that is happiness?

HappyUP!!! - Pete L
Why it happened - Rick C had a guest
Why it makes me happy - known this guy and his brothers forever......but I'm not sure we ever have teed it up....that ended today. What a nice gentleman!

HappyUP!!! - 4 iron 12
Why it happened - just nailed it
Why it makes me happy - there is just something about a long iron....perfectly struck...that towers in the air....with just a little draw to it...as it heads to a back left pin that is tucked behind a bunker.........that just kind of gets one a bit excited. Yeah...that is what happened

JJ

Giants opening inning
Thursday under 100
Bunker shot/putt 1...bullett putt 3...drive/hybrid/wedge 4....8 iron/greenie/birdie 5....drive/pitch 6...4 iron 8...drive/7 iron 9...7 iron 10....3 wood 11....towering 4 iron/greenie 12....8 iron 13....wedge 15....bunker shot 16....7 iron/putt 17....3 wood 18
Giants win
Deciding to ride
Peter Lubinski

HappyUP!!! Day 3125

Are ya kidding me? Who almost snuck up from behind to win the Sr Club Championship?  Dang....it would have been really easy to find those two needed shots. Oh well....got the win in the net division....HappyUP!!!

HappyUP!!! - Sr Club Championship
Why it happened - I'm old enough
Why it makes me happy - turned in a solid round today....it actually was as bad as it could have been. The 74 (net 65) could have easily been a 70.  It's nice to play well in a tournament (for a change).

HappyUP!!! - great lunch
Why it happened - see above...part of the tournament
Why it makes me happy - that was some TASTEY grub!!!

HappyUP!!! - learning from brother's mistake
Why it happened - I played with him yesterday
Why it  makes me happy - I would have done the same thing he did yesterday had I not seen the disaster. Instead, I took my medicine....and managed to make a par and keep the round on good momentum.

JJ
Great final round....nearly good enough to win scratch title...13 greens hit....33 putts....round

4 iron 8....drive 9....drive/hybrid/wedge 10....drive/wedge/putt/birdie 11....chip 12...drive/wedge/putt/birdie 13...4 iron/9 iron 14....drive/wedge 15...drive/wedge 16....5 iron 17...7 iron/7 iron 18...drive/wedge 1...drive 2....drive/pitch 3....4 iron/wedge/putt 4...bunker shot/sandie par 5...drive/wedge/putt 6....drive/wedge/putt 7

HappyUP!!! Day 3124

HappyUP!!! - a shot out of first
Why it happened - Sr Club Championship
Why it makes me happy - I left some on the table in that round.....but I'm right there going into the final round. What more can you ask for?

HappyUP!!! - getting the W
Why it happened - solid play
Why it makes me happy - TC and I dropped some dough on Sunday....we got to re-partner today and get all of it back.....and a little bit more

HappyUP!!! - great meeting
Why it happened - Toastmasters
Why it makes me happy - despite a misstep on my part, the meeting went on because EVERYONE stepped up and made it happen. THAT was one quality project that we put on today



JJ

Coffee
Pricing on roll up
Getting bailed out as Toastmaster
Brekko
Riding
Drive/4 iron/wedge/putt/birdie 1.....drive/pitch 2.....hybrid/pitch/putt 3....drive/4 iron 4...drive/wedge 6....chip in 7....flop shot 8....drive/wedge/2 putt 9....chip 10...drive/wedge/first putt 13....hybrid/chutt 14....drive/wedge (hit the stick) 16....cute punch wedge 16....TOWERING greenie/birdie 6 iron 17...drive/wedge/putt 18
Getting the W
Just a shot out of first place
Pitt's speech

HappyUP!!! Day 3213

HappyUP!!! - Club Contest
Why it happened - its that time
Why it makes me happy - I stepped in....did a little driving of the bus....and we are sending on our warriors!!!

HappyUP!!! - on time lab
Why it happened - blood work time
Why it makes me happy - man...that place was packed!!! I remember how I used to walk in years ago. Soooooooo glad I went on-line and made an appointment. There is NO WAY I would stumble in to that place on an "on call" basis

HappyUP!!! - interesting cast of characters
Why it happened - I was in the neighborhood
Why it makes me happy - while not my gang....it's all guys I know. I was glad I stopped in for the kibitzing

HappyUP!!! - practice session
Why it happened - Sr Club Championship tomorrow
Why it makes me happy - I still have it going....progress being made!

JJ

Club contest completed
Good chats with contestants
On time with blood work
Interesting cast of characters
Balsa wood project

HappyUP!!! Day 3212

HappyUP!!! - loving the new skins
Why it happened - I invested
Why it makes me happy - Boxy deserved that upgrade....and I just love it

HappyUP!!! - washing machine mechanic
Why it happened - the part came in
Why it makes me happy - the appointment was tomorrow....until I got the call.."hey, the part got in and I have one slot to do it today....NOW!"  I LOVE NOW....no chance of being inconvenienced tomorrow!!!

HappyUP!!! - no Monday Night Football for me
Why it happened - football has gotten out of hand
Why it makes me happy - I was much better off being out on the road tonight!

JJ

Bike ride
Washer mechanic early
US Open Tennis
No Monday Night Football for me
Toastmaster Magazine
Loving the new skins in the car
Super Harvest Moon

HappyUP!!! Day 3211

HappyUP!!! - bonus golf
Why it happened - cancellation
Why it makes me happy - playing a bid more solidly lately....was thrilled to get to fill in...beat the heck out of watching football!

HappyUP!!! - late 4 miler
Why it happened - motivation
Why it makes me happy - every step gets me one step closer

HappyUP!!! - chip in on 10
Why it happened - skills?
Why it makes me happy - I actually could see this one go in....before it did.

HappyUP!!! - 49er laugher
Why it happened - Cowboys
Why it makes me happy - 1-0 and on the road is a great way to start the season

JJ

Bonus Golf
Another solid round
Drive/4 iron/wedge 1....drive/7 iron 2....drive/hybrid/wedge 4....pitch 5....drive 6....drive/6 iron 7.....6 iron 8.....drive/SUPER 7 iron 9....drive/recovery 9 iron/chip in/birdie 10...drive/7iron/pitch/putt 11...7 iron 12...drive/8 iron 13...drive/wedge 14....6 iron 17....drive/hybrid/wedge 18
49er laugher
Late 4 miler

HappyUP!!! Day 3210

Ya know....not every error message

is a bad one.....THIS is a particularly good one. It's saying,

"uh....dude....you don't want to put that low score in....you don't

play that well!"  Well....HappyUP!!!...today I did

HappyUP!!! - best score of the year
Why it happened - decent striking and solid putting
Why it makes me happy - I'm by no means back from the abyss....but good things are starting to happend.  Hey....it's more fun to play well.  Only one shot off my modern day best today

HappyUP!!! - Partner Play
Why it happened - crazy game
Why it makes me happy - while I was doing the above, my partner was busy shooting his best score at our course today.  Ouchie kinda day for opponents

HappyUP!!! - leftovers
Why it happened - I saved some
Why it makes me happy - I really didn't know what I wanted....then I remembered what I had left....and it was EXACTLY what I was craving

HappyUP!!! - 9th hole
Why it happened - good break...and skill
Why it makes me happy - I hit a horrible drive....but caught a nice little break when it bounced forward and back into the middle of the fairway. HappyUP!!! One on this hole.  I then loaded up a 7 iron and made the best pass at an iron that I have made in awhile.....ending up about 5 feet from the hole...HappyUP!!! Two.

JJ

Pitch/putt 1....pitch/putt 2...drive/hybrid/pitch/putt 3....drive/hybrid/wedge 4...8 iron/greenie 5...5 iron/greenie 8...good break/7 iron/largo 9....drive/3 wood/wedge/putt 10....drive/6 iron 11....5 iron/greenie 12....pitch/putt 13....hybrid/lucky wedge/putt/birdie 14...drive/9 iron/largo/birdie 15...pitch/putt 17....drive/3 wood/wedge/putt/near birdie 18

Nice win
Partner's play
Brekko and lunch

HappyUP!!! Day 3209

HappyUP!!! - The Breeze special
Why it happened - Palladio
Why it makes me happy - JJ Cale was one of the greatest electric guitar players of our time.  Clapton's tribut album and THIS special were cool things to watch and hear.  After all.....after midnight, we're gonna let it all hang out....after midnight

HappyUP!!! - early golf
Why it happened - outside tournament
Why it makes me happy - warm one today.....well, it usually would be....but we had to go early due to a revenue generating outside tournament.  It was a great day to tee it up early.

HappyUP!!! - Blowout preserved
Why it happened - I am not sure
Why it makes me happy - when the rains came, the Giants were up 6-0 on the road. It was the 4th inning, however.  A rainout at that point means starting over from the beginning.  For whatever rreason, they waited nearly 3 hours to resume the game.....and the Giants serving up the can of whoop ass!

JJ

The Breeze Special
Crossroads Guitar concert
Early golf
A little win
Giants game resumed...and blowout preserved

HappyUP!!! Day 3208

Love these "kids".....they actually remind

me of some people that I know

HappyUP!!! - LOOONG workout
Why it happened - motivation
Why it makes me happy - just got going today....and couldn't stop

HappyUP!!! - goats
Why it happened - the city
Why it makes me happy - always love seeing the kids out doing their job and beautifying/protecting the city

HappyUP!!! - turnaround
Why it happened - paving project
Why it makes me happy - as much as I loved going long today....it was probably a good idea that I was thwarted from going as far as I could have

HappyUP!!! Save 3207

HappyUP!!! - repair person on time
Why it happened - I chose the right firm
Why it makes me happy - I was on a bit of a time crunch today. It was critical that my person show up on time....and end on time as well.  AWESOME!....and...trust me.....this does NOT happen all of the time. C'mon...you know that

HappyUP!!! - comeback victory
Why it happened - partner and I tore up back 9
Why it makes me happy - I threw in a net 34...he threw in a net 32....and that took care of all the ills from the front side....and a little bit more

HappyUP!!! - brekko with JJ
Why it happened - just a club thing
Why it makes me happy - great spending a little time with a favorite person

JJ

Coffee
Bel Air
Repairman on time
Brekko at the club
Cooler weather
Catch up work
Come back victory
Fun with Articulators

HappyUP!!! Day 3206

        (Feet dipping in the high sierra lake....a lovely trail.......choices of lakes....it's how I roll!)

HappyUP!!! - Loch Leven
Why it happened - invitation
Why it makes me happy - look at the pictures....need I say more?

HappyUP!!! - Giants come back
Why it happened - Coors Field
Why it makes me happy - THAT is a WEIRD place to play ball in....Giants blow 7-2 lead yesterday....but comeback from 6-1 today!  Fate evened out a bit....on the good side.

HappyUP!!! - animal style burger
Why it happened - Loch Leven can give a guy an appetite
Why it makes me happy - don't do many "fast burgers" these days.....but I EARNED it today. It was my lunch and dinner so.....it's all good!.....and it was ALL GOOD!!!

JJ

Guest
3 great speeches
Solid evaluations
Feet in the water
Lovely views
Finishing
Animal style burger
Giants comeback win
Easy sleeping tonite

HappyUP!!! Day 3205

HappyUP!!! - Monday Golf
Why it happened - Labor Day
Why it makes me happy - it's a golf BONUS day!!!!

HappyUP!!! - late ride
Why it happened - it cooled down a bit
Why it makes me happy - could have skipped this quick little out and back...glad I didn't...it was a pleasant ride

HappyUP!!! - Giants win suspended game
Why it happened - they jumped on the Rockies
Why it makes me happy - while they should have won the regular game, it was good to at least get one "W" in the books today!

HappyUP!!! - birdie on 14
Why it happened - skillz
Why it makes me happy - my tee shot STUNK!  I was sitting on some hardpan with 137 uphill to go and had to clear a tree to a front pin just over the bunker...not good! Yet.....BAM....I darn near holed it out. Birdie was MUCH needed!!!

JJ

Wedge 1....7 iron 2....wedge 3....6 iron/9 iron 4....7 iron 5...drive 6....drive/pitch 7....hybrid 8....tricky pitch 9...drive/pitch 11......fabulous flop pitch 12....drive/wedge/putt 13.....8 iron/putt/birdie 14....9 iron/putt 15....8 iron/putt 16....drive/hybrid/putt 18
Partner putt 18.....partner birdies on 3 and 4
Dry clothes
Good nite sleep
Giants win suspended game
End of the heat

HappyUP!!! Day 3204

HappyUP!!! - early morning ride
Why it happened - gorgeous morning
Why it makes me happy - went a little longer today.....it just felt so good to be out....found a new route to have some fun with

HappyUP!!! - laundromat
Why it happened - oopsie
Why it makes me happy - equipment malfunction mid-load! Sooooo grateful to have a nice laundromat nearby at a relatively late hour.  Got the job done efficiently

HappyUP!!! - SeeYA Summer!!!
Why it happened - it's September 2morrow
Why it makes me happy - OK....it is the end of meteorological summer as opposed to actual....but I still LOVE it. Fall is coming...my favorite.  You can have the heat!!!

JJ

Early morning ride
Giants win big
Laundromat
SeeYA Summer!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 3203

HappyUP!!! - leftover quesodilla
Why it happened - see yesterday post
Why it makes me happy - THAT was a delicious little brekko item to start the day

HappyUP!!! - small loss
Why it happened - putt on 18
Why it makes me happy - didn't have the best stuff today....but had some when it counted...and it was enough to get out of dodge

HappyUP!!! - DairyQueen
Why it happened - my birthday
Why it makes me happy - probably haven't had a Blizzard in two years! How could I resist when they sent me a coupon for my birthday? It would be insulting to DQ!  It was a wonderful once in a long time treat!

JJ

Small loss
Leftover queso
DairyQueen
Giants win
Birdie 4...bullets 12/16/18....par 18...

HappyUP!!! Day 3202

HappyUP!!! - brekko with my buddy
Why it happened - my birthday
Why it makes me happy - great catching up...and I get to see him again tonight

HappyUP!!! - giving blood
Why it happened - convenient blood drive
Why it makes me happy - great to go drop off some red liquid alongside my blooddonorbuddy....gonna help out some people....it's good for my health....plus.....BloodSource tossed in a sweet little perk!

HappyUP!!! - partner's start
Why it happened - he's good
Why it makes me happy - I have NEVER seen anyone birdie our first 3 holes....let alone 4 out of the first 5 (tho...I did birdie 4 out of the first 6 once).  It was a BEAUTIFUL thing to watch.

HappyUP!!! - Taco Mobile
Why it happened - tailgating
Why it makes me happy - Chando's Tacos and Quesodilla were delicious!!!

JJ

Brekko with Eduardo
Auburn trip
Giving blood

Partner birdieng first 3 holes....shooting 70
Decent round on my part
Hybrid/8 iron 1....3 wood 2....3 wood 3....drive/hybrid/wedge 4...pitch 5....pitch 6....putt 7....pitch/putt 9...5 iron 10....hybrid 11...drive/putt 13.....8 iron 14....drive/wedge/putt 15....pitch/putt 17....4 iron 2nd shot 18
Chando's Taco and Queso

HappyUP!!! Day 3201

HappyUP!!! = WiFi
Why it happened - I did some grinding
Why it makes me happy -  The old router sucked!  I bought this one a while back but was delayed in setting it up. When there was a problem the other day, it was too late to return it. I thought I was screwed. NOPE! Just put my I.T. hat on....did a little more work...and I am LOVING the new router

HappyUP!!! - phone update
Why it happened - WiFi
Why it makes me happy - there are some less desirable things.....but I'll get over those...change is just change....in the meantime, there are some pretty cool things going on with the new operating system

HappyUP!!! - finding some instructions
Why it happened - thought they were long gone
Why it makes me happy - they are key to getting a part of my system back on line

JJ

Getting WiFi figured out
Finding some instructions
Apple TV

HappyUP!!! Day 3200

HappyUP!!! - Birdies on first and last
Why it happened - putter and wedge
Why it makes me happy - kind of unique to start...and finish....on the highest of notes

HappyUP!!! - wedge on 18
Why it happened - practice
Why it makes me happy - it was a 3/4 wedge....which I have a tendency to pull....and I have been practicing this shot.  I hit it EXACTLY the way I was supposed to....the way it was going on in practice....RIGHT when I needed to

HappyUP!!! - coffee
Why it happened - Wednesday
Why it makes me happy - we've missed a few times.....good to spend some time over a bit of steam

JJ

Coffee
TableTopics fun
Peg and Bob
Birdie on 1....Birdie on 18
Tied best round of the year
Sweet wedge on 18
Large Win
Surviving a bit of heat

HappyUP!!! Day 3199

HappyUP!!! - rocking the table topic
Why it happened - I was served a softball
Why it makes me happy - there were great other contestants!....I had to earn it today

HappyUP!!! - MadBaum
Why it happened - his turn in the rotation
Why it makes me happy - Giants win.....and darn close to a perfect game!!!

HappyUP!!! - Sunrise Health
Why it happened - looking for goodies
Why it makes me happy - I found MOST of what I was looking for.



JJ

Rocking the Table Topics
Baumgartner
L speech
Sunrise Health
Great juice

HappyUP!!! Day 3198

HappyUP!!! - Nutribullet
Why it happened - Magic Bullet busted
Why it makes me happy - I LOVED my MB for years and years. It was so darn handy and easy to clean.  I dug my feet a bit (SHOCKER!!!) before going for it's replacement.  After a little research, I not only got a replacement...I got an upgrade!!! This is ONE POWERFUL unit!!!

HappyUP!!! - Cupcake
Why it happened - leftovers
Why it makes me happy - I was too full for that birthday surprise last night.  A cupcake.....it does work for breakfast, ya know!

HappyUP!!! - Joke Assignment
Why it happened - Toastmaster was working it
Why it makes me happy - I have a great "one-two punch" for the morning!

JJ

Nutribullet
Cupcake
Protien
Joke Assignment
New Captain kicking in
Curbside visit

HappyUP!!! Day 3197

Happy Birthday to ME! Happy Birthday to ME!!!!

HappyUP!!! - a little time with my buds
Why it happened - had to drop off a check
Why it makes me happy - it was great to kick it around with the boys after their round

HappyUP!!! - movie
Why it happened - birthday
Why it makes me happy - good company....fattening popcorn....interesting flick.....all you can do is love it

HappyUP!!! - monopoly
Why it happened - birthday
Why it makes me happy - WOW!!! That was the worst butt kicking I ever received in this game!!!  It was a humbling, but good, experience!


JJ

Enjoyable ride
Movie
Pizza
Seeing my friends
Monopoly
Lovely evening weather

HappyUP!!! Day 3196

HappyUP!!! - Black Belt
Why it happened - my buddy has been working on it
Why it makes me happy - great to see him carry through and get to this first big stepping stone

HappyUP!!! - Mels
Why it happened - we all had to eat
Why it makes me happy - watching, let alone obtaining, a black belt can work up an appetite.  Delicious lunch

HappyUP!!! - great invitation
Why it happened - it's that time of year
Why it makes me happy - it was a pleasure to say "YES" to this one....looking forward to it!

HappyUP!!! Day 3195

(Happy Birthday!.....ride that pony!!!)

HappyUP!!! - 3 birdies
Why it happened - good shots/putts
Why it makes me happy - that is pretty good shooting on away courses....even birdied the hardest hole on one course and the second hardest on the other

HappyUP!!! - 36 holes in the mountains
Why it happened - buddy's birthday
Why it makes me happy - who wouldn't love a lovely day in the Sierra's?...especially with the scenery I enjoyed!

HappyUP!!! - two fabulous golf courses
Why it happened - see above
Why it makes me happy - courses could not have been in better shape

HappyUP!!! - beating the alarm
Why it happened - excitement?
Why it makes me happy - good thing I did because, as it turns out, my alarm was set for 4:30 PM as opposed to AM!!! Yikes!!!!.....wheeeeew!!!!  Would have hated to miss this day!

JJ

Beating the alarm clock
Nice guys I just met
Great ride I received
Tahoe Donner return
Full Belly Deli
Schaffer's Mill
Good deal
3 birdies on the day

HappyUP!!! Day 3194

HappyUP!!! - Two practice sessions
Why it happened - travelling tomorrow
Why it makes me happy - I've been working on going back to doing something I used to do.....and not even sure I was aware back then exactly what I was doing....I have a better idea of it now after making a couple of trips to the range today. Square to Square

HappyUP!!! - Academics
Why it happened - doing explorations
Why it makes me happy - finished up one little project....and started looking into another. Interesting possibilities

HappyUP!!! - bike ride
Why it happened - motivation
Why it makes me happy - laid it down pretty well today....best average speed yet!

HappyUP!!! Day 3193

HappyUP!!! - "NOT" speech
Why it happened - my turn to speak
Why it makes me happy - I went over time.....but this "old speech" of mine is timeless. Some concepts never change

HappyUP!!! - Birdies on 14 and 15
Why it happened - a couple of good putts
Why it makes me happy - those were the key to us getting a W today

HappyUP!!! - par on 17
Why it happened - some skills after a tough break
Why it makes me happy - it kept us alive going into 18

HappyUP!!! - campus time
Why it happened - it's that time of year
Why it makes me happy - great to wander around the hallowed hall and see what is going on in the world of education these days

HappyUP!!! - extra morning time
Why it happened - morning appointment cancelled
Why it makes me happy - I needed some prep time today! It worked out great!!!

JJ

Morning extra time
Delivering "Not" speech
Birdies on 14/15
Par on 17
Getting the W
Pitch on 18

HappyUP!!! Day 3192

HappyUP!!! - morning calistentics
Why it happened - woke up early
Why it makes me happy - great way to wake up and get a little kick start to the day.  Nothing too tough....just a little wakeup.

HappyUP!!! - ferrier and icebreaker speech
Why it happened - Toastmasters
Why it makes me happy - REALLY enjoyed listening to these two relatively new members. Awesome sauce!!!

HappyUP!!! - Toastmaster training
Why it happened - twice a year
Why it makes me happy - it was humbling......all four clubs that I started were represented at today's training. I couldn't believe it!

HappyUP!!! - Larry B
Why it happened - training
Why it makes me happy - I couldn't believe that this former member (16 years ago) came down the hill from Grass Valley and took in the training. I hadn't seen this guy in all that time. Awesome to know that he is doing so well.

JJ

Woke up early
Morning calistentics
Icebreaker
Ferrier speech
TM training

HappyUP!!! Day 3191

HappyUP!!! - hummus
Why it happened - I whipped some up
Why it makes me happy - never made hummus before. It's super easy. I'll have to run a cost/benefit as to if it is cheaper to make or to buy.  Mine has no preservatives though.  Good stuff

HappyUP!!! - great ride
Why it happened - Gator skins
Why it makes me happy - it will take a bit for me to get my "legs back on" like I used to ride.  I may never get all the way back...but I'll get close

HappyUP!!! - attending a funeral
Why it happened - an old school chum passed
Why it makes me happy - no....losing this guy doesn't make me happy....quite the opposite.  It just felt good that I was there and I meant something to the family of this guy that I grew up with and went to grammar and high school with.  Ran into a couple of old pals as well

HappyUP!!! - broccoli cheese soup
Why it happened - recipe book
Why it makes me happy - this was great stuff.......all made in the blender!.....including making it PIPING HOT!!! THAT is one KICK BUTT BLENDER that can create that kind of friction!

JJ

Hummus
Broccoli Cheese soup
Leftover pizza
Bike ride
Hard walk
Weather
Driveby
Bear Grylls

HappyUP!!! Day 3190

HappyUP!!! - Giants win
Why it happened - who knows...it usually doesn't
Why it makes me happy - we need every win we can get right now....desperately

HappyUP!!! - beating half the field
Why it happened - we folded
Why it makes me happy - well, we started off in second place today....so NOT that happy from that perspective. Yet, it was great to be in a competition with my bro.  We won't be getting a chance to play together much in the future so I savored this weekend

HappyUP!!! - wood fired pizza
Why it happened - it's Sunday
Why it makes me happy - just LOVE a little personal pizza baked in the wood! Delicious!!! It's my summer guilty pleasure.

HappyUP!!! - a little ice cream
Why it happened - I bought a little yesterday
Why it makes me happy - probably been WELL over a year since having any ice cream in the house. It was a wonderful little treat to come home to today!

JJ
Good sleep
Giants win
Chip 1....chip 2....hybrid 3....drive/bunker shot 4.....putt 5.....drive/putt 6.....putt 8.....5 iron 9.....wedge 10.....5 iron 11....chip 13.....drive 16
We beat half the field
Wood fired pizza

HappyUP!!! Day 3189

HappyUP!!! - Tournament Day
Why it happened - bro's partner cancelled
Why it makes me happy - hey, what is not to like to be able to go out and do battle alongside your brother

HappyUP!!! - Giants Win
Why it happened - who knows
Why it makes me happy - down 5-1 and the G-men win?....these days?....are you kidding me? THAT does not happen these days. GREAT win!!!

HappyUP!!! - 4 iron 12
Why it happened - put a good move on that one
Why it makes me happy - it yielded our only birdie of the day....though we did have other chances.

HappyUP!!! - in the hunt
Why it happened - tournament day
Why it makes me happy - hey, if you are going to play in a two day tournament, the goal on day one is to be in it on day 2. We are tied for second well within sniffing distance!

JJ
Tournament day

bunker shot/bro putt 1.....7 iron 2....hybrid/bro wedge 4.....bro 8 iron 5....bro wedge 6.....bro hybrid 7....hybrid 8....chutt 9.....drive/wedge 10...4 iron/bro putt/birdie 12....7 iron 13....bro wedge 14...bro hybrid 15....putt 16....chip/bro putt 17....7 iron 18
Giants win

HappyUP!!! Day 3188

HappyUP!!! - top down morning trip
Why it happened - I had an errand
Why it makes me happy - great August morning for a little wind through the hair

HappyUP!!! - feeling good
Why it happened - who knows
Why it makes me happy - I thought I would be a bit sore after yesterday's ride....nope. Maybe I am in a little better shape than I think!

HappyUP!!! - hybrid greenie
Why it happened - hit a good one
Why it makes me happy - put away any idea of a grand salami by the other team away in a hurry....plus....it was just a great feeling shot!

HappyUP!!! Day 3187

HappyUP!!! - visiting friend's complex
Why it happened - I was in the vicinity
Why it makes me happy - I didn't realize how vast his empire is.  Good for him!

HappyUP!!! - truck discovery
Why it happened - stopped by a referred shop
Why it makes me happy - I knew it wasn't my imagination

HappyUP!!! - haircut
Why it happened - my person had a slot open
Why it makes me happy - I LOVE that I get worked in on short notice most of the time.  The cut looks pretty darn good too!

HappyUP!!! Day 3186

HappyUP!!! - spur of the moment speech
Why it happened - we had guests
Why it makes me happy - we were 2 speakers down....and we had 4 guests!  I was glad to be able to deliver a solid talk when the Toastmaster tapped me on the shoulder.  Great chance of bringing those guests in.

HappyUP!!! - installing the GatorSkins
Why it happened - I picked them up
Why it makes me happy - great tires....should really help out against the dreaded flatting

HappyUP!!! - 8 iron on 9
Why it happened - new stuff working
Why it makes me happy - I was over in the trees....in a pretty bleak situation....except for that one window "waaaaay up high."  It wasn't a very big opening. "Whack!"....hit it great...I lost sight of it.... but no contact with the tree was heard.  When I emerged from the forrest, the ball was found.......1 foot from the cup for a tap in birdie!!!

JJ

Spur of moment speech
Seeing new facility
Hybrid 1.....hyrbid 3....wedge 4....wedge 5...drive/wedge 6....5 iron 7....6 iron 8....8 iron/gimmie birdie 9...drive/hybrid/wedge 10...drive/8 iron 11....pitch 12.....CHIP IN 13....5 iron/bullett 14....wedge 15....bunker shot/putt/sandie 16....9 iron/greenie 17....drive/hybrid/60 degree wedge 18
Getting the W
Installing the GatorSkins

HappyUP!!! Day 3185

HappyUP!!! - Practice session
Why it happened - been off a few days
Why it makes me happy - came up with a couple of ideas during my time off. Tried them out today. Very promising

HappyUP!!! - mechanic house call
Why it happened - great guy
Why it makes me happy - saved me from the hassle of a towing situation. Really appreciate some extra mile service

HappyUP!!! - figuring out a new function on word processor
Why it happened - putting a paper together
Why it makes me happy - I love discovering cool little stuff

HappyUP!!! - return of Stalker Boy
Why it happened - it revealed itself
Why it makes me happy - good to know that it still cares

JJ

Sleep
Toastmasters speeches
Hitting balls....maybe found something
Feeling good
Turkey club wrap
Mechanic making a house call...whaaaaat!
Doing some more academic catch up
Figuring out a function on my word processor
Nice Pandora burn

HappyUP!!! Day 3184

HappyUP!!! - great walk
Why it happened - too nice out tonite
Why it makes me happy - just following the protocol.....and I did follow the protocol. The pace was a bit more than a walk

HappyUP!!! - banging out some academics
Why it happened - doing some tidying up
Why it makes me happy - this is a little project that got tossed aside....and never should have. It was great to make some progress today....a lot of progress

HappyUP!!! - high school fires up
Why it happened - that time of year
Why it makes me happy - it can be a bit of a pain....but it also brings some activity and energy to the neighborhood

HappyUP!!! - Kovars
Why it happened - I was invited
Why it makes me happy - cool to check out the progress my buddy is making

HappyUP!!! Day 3183

HappyUP!!! - medical situation rectifying
Why it happened - things need to run their course
Why it makes me happy - weird thing.....but appears to have been no big deal

HappyUP!!! - PGA Championship
Why it happened - it is the season
Why it makes me happy - well.....there is a sad note...the majors are all over until next April. That aside, what a FABULOUS TOURNAMENT!!! GREAT STUFF!

HappyUP!!! - brekko at the club
Why it happened - hungry
Why it makes me happy - ran into a buddy and we had some good grub before he went out and teed it up

HappyUP!!! - mapping out the walk
Why it happened - school is starting back
Why it makes me happy - nice night to get out and stretch the legs a bit

HappyUP!!! - Sunday morning groceries
Why it happened - cupboards a little bare
Why it makes me happy - nobody is in the stores early on Sunday morning...wheeeeee!

JJ

Brekko at club
Gorgeous morning

HappyUP!!! Day 3182

HappyUP!!! - medical condition seems to have subsided
Why it happened - care
Why it makes me happy - rest, water, and some lite meds seem to be knocking down
this weird situation.  Can't wait for it to be behind me.  It has me thinking

HappyUP!!! - test passed
Why it happened - my buddy has been grinding
Why it makes me happy - he's so close to the goal he has been working on for so long that he
has to be tasting it now.  So happy for and proud of him

HappyUP!!! - follow up call
Why it happened - it's protocol
Why it makes me happy - I'm glad the place I went to the other day for my med situation called back to see how I was doing.  I wasn't expecting that.  Nice

HappyUP!!! - Raleys/Bel Air
Why it happened - Something Extra
Why it makes me happy - they are doing a darn good job with this program.  I am not a couponer...but when they send me coupons tailored to me....they are too easy to use.  It added up to 20% off of things I normally buy.

HappyUP!!! Day 3181

HappyUP!!! - ticket offer
Why it happened - my buddy was thinking of me
Why it makes me  happy - I wish I could have gone...great show....but I'm a bit under the weather. I'm just glad I was thought of

HappyUP!!! - week of cool
Why it happened - who knows
Why it makes me happy - I dislike the heat so much that I MUST take a lot of time to APPRECIATE and be GRATEFUL for what we were provided this week and what is predicted over the next one. It's August here is Sac. While July is the hot one, August can be a bear too. Maybe not this year?.....please???

HappyUP!!! - food delivery
Why it happened - I was down today
Why it makes me happy - I was either going out foraging while sick or going to be eating out of a can/frozen food tonite. No way I was cooking. It was nice to have a care package delivered!

HappyUP!!! Day 3180

HappyUP!!! - Doc in the Box
Why it happened - had an issue
Why it makes me happy - glad that there is a place in our society where we can get into on short notice for things that are minor but COULD be major.

HappyUP!!! - checking out the schedule
Why it happened - surprise visit
Why it makes me happy - so glad my buddy stopped by to show me what's going to be going on with his schedule. Cool beans!

HappyUP!!! - bike shop
Why it happened - I needed some parts
Why it makes me happy - the part I didn't go there for but I inquired upon will be coming in the next week. I'm stoked!

HappyUP!!! - Wongs
Why it happened - feeling a bit under
Why it makes me happy - nothing like Wor Won Ton Soup when feeling a bit ill. It's the perfect thing to stuff your gullet with!

HappyUP!!! Day 3179

HappyUP!!! - a call back
Why it happened - Chuck remembered
Why it makes me happy - I'll get in and get that work done now that the coast is clear

HappyUP!!! - The Ol One
Why it happened - Toastmasters
Why it makes me happy - Al delivered this old tale. I have heard this before but it got to me again today. Well done, Al

HappyUP!!! - time with a couple of docs
Why it happened - my club
Why it makes me happy - got some great advice from a couple of smart guys!

HappyUP!!! - RAIN!!!
Why it happened - who knows?
Why it makes me happy - I don't think the dumping we got overnight was exactly expected.....but I sure as heck dug it!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 3178

HappyUP!!! - Glossophobia
Why it happened - Toastmasters
Why it makes me happy - I really enjoyed Stan's speech today. He is one of our newer members and gave a great presentation

HappyUP!!! - new seasonings
Why it happened - feeling adventurous
Why it makes me happy - ever had spicy fruit? I have before.....but usually from a fruit cart.  I made my own and it was kick ass

HappyUP!!! - salmon
Why it happened - Whole Foods
Why it makes me happy - the deal I got yesterday met my grill tonite in a sweet harmonious dance that culminated upon my taste buds

HappyUP!!! Day 3177

HappyUP!!! - Whole Foods
Why it happened - it was on my way
Why it makes me happy - I don't go to this place very often. I guess it has to be that entire "Whole Paycheck" theory.  Today, I found the deals to be pretty good.  I need to re-think this deal

HappyUP!!! - Mowing
Why it happened - every once in awhile this year
Why it makes me happy - it used to be for grass. Now, I am mowing more to pick up leaves.  The drought has been a game changer

HappyUP!!! - hard ride
Why it happened - I got on it
Why it makes me happy - still not THAT far....but farther than I have gone before.  I am also VERY glad the flat happened very close to home.

HappyUP!!! - Great Prophy
Why it happened - I have been working
Why it makes me happy - I thought this trip may have some bad news.....NOPE.....more than passing grades from Nurse RatcheTina

HappyUP!!! Day 3176

HappyUP!!! - Wood Fired Pizza
Why it happened - it's Sunday!
Why it makes me happy - I just love me some wood fired pasta pie......just love it. Great summer treat.

HappyUP!!! - Buddy and Co
Why it happened - they had teed it up
Why it makes me happy - it was great running across these dudes while on my way to snag that above named pie

HappyUP!!! - Rain?!?
Why it happened - a forecast
Why it makes me happy - we have a chance of showers over the next few days? Huh? You kidding me?  I don't think so! Outtasite!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 3175

HappyUP!!! - helping out a buddy
Why it happened - he needed help and he called
Why it makes me happy - hey, I always love to help out when I can

HappyUP!!! - a cooler day
Why it happened - who knows
Why it makes me happy - I am about sick of 100+ days this year (not to mention on how hard the Ol Nutter Almanac is getting stretched)

HappyUP!!! - evening entertainment
Why it happened - invited
Why it makes me happy - good to get out and have a little fun

HappyUP!!! Day 3174

HappyUP!!! - taking a cart
Why it happened - it was 105
Why it makes me happy - GLAD that I had the foresight and the RULE to do that today. I would have melted had I walked.

HappyUP!!! - largo 9 and 18
Why it happened - a couple of perfect shots
Why it makes me happy - that 8 iron into 9 was just a laser and that 60 degree wedge was hit to gimmie range. THAT is how you pull down the W!!!

HappyUP!!! - bandanas
Why it happened - I was thinking
Why it makes me happy - I've got a little trick to keeping it cool on a hot day.

HappyUP!!! Day 3173

HappyUP!!! - staying inside
Why it happened - it was hot outside
Why it makes me happy - I remember days like this....in my suit...and tie....out in 100 degree heat....and it makes me happy

HappyUP!!! - clean up
Why it happened - got off the duff
Why it makes me happy - nice to get that room knocked out

HappyUP!!! - knocking out some work
Why it happened - off that duff
Why it makes me happy - I had let some paperwork pile up. Once I sat down to it, I zipped it out!

HappyUP!!! Day 3172

HappyUP!!! - time with old pal
Why it happened - Toastmasters
Why it makes me happy - fascinating to hear about his recent move in my old industry. Good for him!!! EXACTLY the way I would do it if I was in his shoes

HappyUP!!! - largo 12
Why it happened - nice 7 iron
Why it makes me happy - just building toward the win

HappyUP!!! - solid round
Why it happened - a recent adjustment
Why it makes me happy - been a tough battle this year...let alone last couple of months...I think I found something a few days ago...a little "sumpin sumpin"....it seems to be working. Not a great round...but best round in a couple of months

HappyUP!!! Day 3171

HappyUP!!! - Lads and Lassies
Why it happened - annual event
Why it makes me happy - it was just a fun thing to be a part of. As I had brekko, I saw a few guys playing whose wives don't golf...yet they are here for this "Sadie Hawkins type" event....and they just love to come out for it. This is my third...I look forward to it

HappyUP!!! - Lads and Lassies WIN!!
Why it happened - team effort
Why it makes me happy - WOW!!! ....we just dusted the field today...and everyone (almost...I'll leave out the name of the guilty) contributed.  Amazing

HappyUP!!! - food
Why it happened - see above
Why it makes me happy - club did an awesome job

HappyUP!!! - Raj
Why it happened - Toastmasters
Why it makes me happy - I couldn't stay long due to the above....but I gave him a great greeting...and I'm thinking he will be joining too

JJ

Great group
Winning the tournament
Drive 3....3 wood 4....putt 8....wedge 9....3 wood 10.....5 iron 11....wedge 13....7 iron 15....drive 16

HappyUP!!! Day 3170

HappyUP!!! - call from Steve
Why it happened - he found my stuff
Why it makes me happy - I am priortized now

HappyUP!!! - Dollar Store
Why it happened - I saw a news segment
Why it makes me happy - hadn't been to a dollar store in awhile. When I saw the segment, I went, "ya know...there is some stuff they may have....and....the store is on my way...."....WOW!!! I cleaned up!!!

HappyUP!!! - clearing it up
Why it happened - texts
Why it makes me happy - so happy to get that out of the way....all good!

JJ

HappyUP!!! Day 3169

HappyUP!!! - I'm IN
Why it happened - someone didn't show up
Why it makes me happy - kinda felt like playing today....but there was no room.....UNTIL someone failed to show up

HappyUP!!! - birdie on 1
Why it happened - nice 8 iron and putt
Why it makes me happy - who doesn't like to start off with such a positive?...."they didn't see that one coming!"

HappyUP!!! - wood fired pizza
Why it happened - summer tradition
Why it makes me happy - these little babies are IT!!! Big Time!!!  Wow!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 3168

HappyUP!!! - finding balls
Why it happened - a memory flash
Why it makes me happy - I got "out of process" due to our road trip today. I was really glad that I found my brand new eggs!

HappyUP!!! - Yolo Fliers
Why it happened - our course was closed
Why it makes me happy - hadn't played this old valley course in FOREVER. It's always interesting to get away

HappyUP!!! - wedge play
Why it happened - a bit of skillz
Why it makes me happy - I needed SOMETHING to bail me out today.....and the wedges got the job done!

JJ

HappyUP!!! Day 3167

HappyUP!!! - car assistance
Why it happened - had a little problem
Why it makes me happy - the problem is not going to be NEARLY the problem that I thought it was going to be.

HappyUP!!! - call from old friend
Why it happened - rumors were circulating apparently
Why it makes me happy - got to talk to several old pals....which was cool

HappyUP!!! - birdie on 4
Why it happened - a sharp putt
Why it makes me happy - that, and a good front 9 by my partner, got us off to a very nice start

JJ

HappyUP!!! Day 3166

HappyUP!!! - Boom Clap
Why it happened - radio
Why it makes me happy - I think I had heard this once.....but....when it popped up today....it pepped me up.

HappyUP!!! - morning walk
Why it happened - it will be warm later
Why it makes me happy - it was awesome out there....even in summer when things aren't always "fresh"...it smelled pretty good out there

HappyUP!!! - air conditioning at the bank
Why it happened - we do that
Why it makes me happy - I was running some errands. It was a little hot. OK...more than a little hot. I step into the bank and I might as well have crossed the Alaskan border! My entire body went, "ahhhhhhhhhhhh."  Awesome feeling. Of course, it was quickly followed by thought of, "how hot is it going to feel when I step back outside," but managed to live in the moment for a moment

HappyUP!!! Day 3165

HappyUP!!! - grammarian
Why it happened - Toastmasters
Why it makes me happy - I did a GREAT job today....educational and entertaining at the same time.

HappyUP!!! - sandy and a largo
Why it happened - 2 wonderful shots
Why it makes me happy - on a day like today, you got to look at the EXCEPTIONAL because the crappy stuff can easily be seen.

HappyUP!!! - Giants win
Why it happened - a great top of the 9th
Why it makes me happy - this was a lot like watching paint dry.....UNTIL........BAM!!! 3 runs in the top of the 9th!

HappyUP!!! Day 3164

HappyUP!!! - New Member
Why it happened - he liked last week's meeting
Why it makes me happy - new people....new opportunities

HappyUP!!! - packed house
Why it happened - growth
Why it makes me happy - we had several members on vacations this week.....and we had to bring in extra chairs! THAT is just AWESOME!!!

HappyUP!!! - postcard from assessor
Why it happened - it's the tax system
Why it makes me happy - I LOVE this day every year.....absolutely LOVE it!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 3163

HappyUP!!! - Rain
Why it happened - who knows
Why it makes me happy - we need rain.....none of this rain matters...it just makes me giddy to get it in July

HappyUP!!! - great club officer behavior
Why it happened - we just changed
Why it makes me happy - I LOVE initiative...and I am seeing it in spades

HappyUP!!! - GREAT CALL
Why it happened - I am on a lot of lists
Why it makes me happy - I received a call out of the blue from a prospective member. We are just KILLING IT so far in this calendar year!

HappyUP!!! Day 3162

HappyUP!!! - British Open
Why it happened - it's an annual deal
Why it makes me happy - LOVED watching the final round today. It was a runaway...BUT...there was some excitement involved.

HappyUP!!! - Rain
Why it happened - who knows
Why it makes me happy - I am thinking that MIGHT have been some measurable rain tonight.....in July....in the midst of our drought! No, this won't make a difference in the drought but it was just GREAT to feel some rain

HappyUP!!! - State Fair
Why it happened - I was invited
Why it makes me happy - hadn't been to this event in forever!  It was a TON OF FUN!  It's all about the company!

HappyUP!!! Day 3161

HappyUP!!! - Birdie on 15
Why it happened - skills
Why it makes me happy - the recovery shot was a gem...the chutt was a diamond....and it turned the match around.

HappyUP!!! - church fair
Why it happened - I was requested
Why it makes me happy - cool place to hang out for a few minutes

HappyUP!!! - linguini and clams
Why it happened - TraderJoes
Why it makes me happy - I hadn't had this little meal in quite some time. It was FABULOUS

HappyUP!!! Day 3160

HappyUP!!! - two greenies
Why it happened - practice?
Why it makes me happy - glad to help out my partner and myself with a couple of nice shots

HappyUP!!! - Happy Hour
Why it happened - our club tried something
Why it makes me happy - who doesn't like a deal on some delicious appetizers after golf?

HappyUP!!! - Steak brekko
Why it happened - leftovers
Why it makes me happy - I don't do it often.....but.....I just LOVE some steak in the morning!

HappyUP!!! Day 3159

HappyUP!!! - chat with bro
Why it happened - project
Why it makes me happy - great to get all of those things cleared up

HappyUP!!! - nephew visit
Why it happened - paperwork
Why it makes me happy - had a nice little chat as well as squaring up some business

HappyUP!!! - hitting balls
Why it happened - time to grind
Why it makes me happy - productive session

HappyUP!!! Day 3158

HappyUP!!! - a win
Why it happened - partner and I played OK
Why it makes me happy - not a big W.....but a W is always a HappyUP!!!

HappyUP!!! - largo on 18
Why it happened - a really good wedge
Why it makes me happy - 18 and I don't always get along.  Wish I could have made that putt....but still happy

HappyUP!!! - bunch of stuff done
Why it happened - took a little break
Why it makes me happy - had to re-route my plans today.......and it was worth it


JJ

HappyUP!!! Day 3157

HappyUP!!! - Chris joined
Why it happened - we are attractive
Why it makes me happy - we are off to an awesome start of this Toastmaster year

HappyUP!!! - another guest
Why it happened - he was looking
Why it makes me happy - I'm pretty sure he will be back to join next week

HappyUP!!! - my speakers this morning
Why it happened - I reached out
Why it makes me happy - my speakers were the key to the above

HappyUP!!! - cooler weather
Why it happened - weather
Why it makes me happy - I have NO NEED for broiling days like yesterday

JJ

Chris joined
Guest John
Anthony and Jim bailing out the meeting
Running a great meeting
Cooler weather

HappyUP!!! Day 3156

HappyUP!!! - GREAT tour stage
Why it happened - the tour is in full swing
Why it makes me happy - THAT was kick butt exciting!

HappyUP!!! - turning the cranks
Why it happened - gorgeous morning
Why it makes me happy - I do like turning those perfect circles

HappyUP!!! - a little surprise
Why it happened - oh...some people
Why it makes me happy - a very thoughtful little drop off

HappyUP!!! Day 3155

HappyUP!!! - exercise
Why it happened - I try
Why it makes me happy - this was a lot of fun today....good sweat in a small amount of time.

HappyUP!!! - World Cup final
Why it happened - the tourney concludes
Why it makes me happy - I like soccer....but I can't call myself a huge fan. I do, however, like about any sport that is being played at it's highest level.  Today....was....THAT...level.

HappyUP!!! - Movie of the Apes
Why it happened - movies come out
Why it makes me happy - I'm not sure the movie met the billing/expectations that were hyped.....but it definitely was entertaining and a good extension to the franchise.  It definitely is not the last Ape movie.


JJ

World Cup final
Giants win
Tour de France
Movie of the Apes

HappyUP!!! Day 3154

HappyUP!!! - relieved of obligation
Why it happened - I asked
Why it makes me happy - I really didn't want to go 36 today. I would have if they needed me....and I thought they did.....but they found a replacement.

HappyUP!!! - fun in afternoon
Why it happened - we were just kickin it
Why it makes me happy - great way to spend a couple of hours with  my buddy

HappyUP!!! - bunker shot 1
Why it happened - skills
Why it makes me happy - tough shot.....and that ALMOST found the bottom of the jar

HappyUP!!! Day 3153

HappyUP!!! - largo on 6
Why it happened - skills
Why it makes me happy - game has been a bit dodgy.....great to hit a stiffy!

HappyUP!!! - largo on 9
Why it happened - WHAT?!?!?!
Why it makes me happy - as good as the one on 6 was, this was even better.....and it comes in handy on the final hole of the front 9 everytime!

HappyUP!!! - Giants win
Why it happened - pitching and hitting
Why it makes me happy - wins have been few and far between the last month. Glad the G-men could put one down tonite

HappyUP!!! - JB joining us
Why it happened - he got done working early
Why it makes me happy - great to have this guy along at the last minute. Gave him a chance to meet some more of the guys as well

HappyUP!!! Day 3152

HappyUP!!! - errands run
Why it happened - pooled em
Why it makes me happy - it's always great when you can knock own a big list....bam! bam! bam!....and have a lot of fun along the way with people

HappyUP!!! - roasted chicken
Why it happened - saw a recipe
Why it makes me happy - I have grilled chicken. I have slow cooked chicken.  I had never roasted one. This was some good STUFF!!!.....and all it was basically was heavy kosher salt and pepper to make a crust.  Very moist!

HappyUP!!! - mowing
Why it happened - it was time
Why it makes me happy - I am one of those weirdos that actually enjoys mowing the lawn. With the drought and not watering the lawn, there hasn't been much growth this year...hence...not much mowing.  Fun cleaning things up today!

JJ
Mow
Bank Trip
Roasted Chicken

HappyUP!!! Day 3151

HappyUP!!! - lunch
Why it happened - planned
Why it makes me happy - lunch a little golf with the nephew....what could be better?

HappyUP!!! - WAH
Why it happened - golf
Why it makes me happy - LOVE having the good doctor out as a guest!

HappyUP!!! - bunker shot 14
Why it happened - a touch of skill
Why it makes me happy - 90 yards uphill out of the fairway bunker...needed to clear the lip of the trap....and avoid a tree.......and that ball ALMOST spun backwards into the cup for an eagle!

HappyUP!!! Day 3150

HappyUP!!! - World Cup
Why it happened - every 4 years
Why it makes me happy - well, this game didn't really make me THAT happy....but it was kind of interesting to watch a team get humiliated at this level.

HappyUP!!! - dues reinstatement
Why it happened - a past member loves us
Why it makes me happy - always GREAT when an ex-member re-joins the group....especially this guy

HappyUP!!! - new guest
Why it happened - he did a search
Why it makes me happy - great guy!....can't wait for him to join!

HappyUP!!! Day 3149

HappyUP!!! - Sterling back in court
Why it happened - a circus?
Why it makes me happy - unlike some others, I want this story to keep on having legs.  There will be some precedents set in several areas that a court should examine.  (DISCLOSURE: I am not supporting Mr Sterling's views)

HappyUP!!! - Tour de France
Why it happened - it's July
Wy it makes me happy - a month of great competition!

 HappyUP!!!- Ebony
Why it happened - I got tipped off
Why it makes me happy - what a cutie!

HappyUP!!! Day 3148

HappyUP!!! - Hole In One
Why it happened - bro hit a good one
Why it makes me happy - got to pop over to the club for a little celebrating.  Time for me to get to work as he is now an AceUP!!! on me!  Happy for him

HappyUP!!! - wood fired pizza
Why it makes me happy - deliciousness
Why it makes me happy - the club does this only at certain times of the year.....and it is some of the best pizza  I ever have.  Glad I stopped by to help bro celebrate today

HappyUP!!! - news from the coast
Why it happened - gottagetaway?
Why it makes me happy - lots of fun being had by the travellers


JJ
Hole In One
News from the Coast
Running of the Bulls
Wood fired pizza

HappyUP!!! Day 3147

HappyUP!!! - smoke dissipated
Why it happened - winds
Why it makes me happy - filled in for afternoon team play.....already had played 18 in the morning....going out in near 100 degree weather in air you can't see through not my idea of a great time.  BUT.....you hang in there....and the air all cleared up

HappyUP!!! - nice guys
Why it happened - team play
Why it makes me happy - nice meeting some good dudes from neighboring Davis

HappyUP!!! - Giants Win!
Why it happened - who knows...it doesn't very often
Why it makes me happy - Brandon Belt back from rehab......and he rehabbed that pitch in the top of the 10th!

JJ
World Cup games
36 holes
Smoke dissipated
Giants Win

HappyUP!!! Day 3146

HappyUP!!! - big group today
Why it happened - holiday
Why it makes me happy - I didn't get any of that pot-o-gold today....but some of my buddies did.

HappyUP!!! - great lunch
Why it happened - early golf leads to lunch
Why it makes me happy - I dug into a West Coast Reuben for the first time today.  I'm not even a big Reuben fan.....but this may be one of the best sandwiches I have ever put my chompers into

HappyUP!!! - chutt in on 18
Why it happened - desperation
Why it makes me happy - they didn't see THAT coming!!! I grind it out on 18 whenever I can

HappyUP!!! Day 3173

HappyUP!!!! - Mandarin Chicken
Why it happened - Trader Joes
Why it makes me happy - that was just THE BOMB today

HappyUP!!! - TJ's worker
Why it happened - multiple shift
Why it makes me happy - I was SOOOOOO surprised...happily...at checkout

HappyUP!!! - Gang Related
Why it happened - it was hot today
Why it makes me happy - did a little binge watch today...haven't seen this GREAT show in awhile...awesome entertainment delivered to my doorstep...in my time.

HappyUP!!! Day 3145

HappyUP!!! - Gang Related
Why it happened - saw a trailer
Why it makes me happy - perfect little series to go into "On Demand" to do some binge watching on those nights when the tube is not particularly interesting

HappyUP!!! - misdirected channel surf
Why it happened - bad fingers
Why it makes me happy - it was a good mistake.  I actually landed on something that was absolutely fascinating.  This one is going to be big news over the next few months.......and I will have NO PART of it

HappyUP!!! - early to bed
Why it happened - tired
Why it makes me happy - I actually do sooooo much better when I get to bed early....especially when I can soak in those full 8 hrs of zzzzzz's.

HappyUP!!! Day 3144

HappyUP!!! - Delivering evaluation
Why it happened - I was asked
Why it makes me happy - when an advanced speaker asks for an evaluation for a specific business purpose, there is some added pressure to deliver.  I did a solid job today

HappyUP!!! - opponents play
Why it happened - they got it together...together
Why it makes me happy - we got the "you know what" beat out of us today.....but at least we saw some good golf

HappyUP!!! - coffee
Why it happened - it's Wed
Why it makes me happy - excellent convo this morning...good start of the day

HappyUP!!! Day 3143

HappyUP!!! - USA Soccer game
Why it happened - World Cup
Why it makes me happy - while heartbreaking, it was a great game. USA really was the underdog. Yet, they had a strategy...and it came OH SO CLOSE to working.  EXCITING game!

HappyUP!!! - Guests
Why it happened - Toastmasters
Why it makes me happy - we are going to add 3 new members due to today's meeting

HappyUP!!! - Improv class
Why it happened - it's Tuesday
Why it makes me happy - lots of fun for the final night....GREAT!