HappyUP!!! Day 3226

HappyUP!!! - Great speeches
Why it happened - Toastmasters
Why it makes me happy - just a joyous morning

HappyUP!!! - Acres of Diamonds
Why it happened - speeches
Why it makes me happy - I know the story....have spoken on the story to many groups....and great to hear it delivered by someone else

HappyUP!!! - Frank back
Why it happened - an epiphany
Why it makes me happy - looking forward to seeing this dude more and more

HappyUP!!! Day 3225

HappyUP!! - Coconut oil
Why it happened - I have some
Why it makes me happy - this is a CHEAP an WONDEROUS product for your face and hair

HappyUP!!! - chipping
Why it happened - I'm grinding
Why it makes me happy - I keep re-inventing

HappyUP!!! - Portia
Why it happened - training
Why it makes me happy - I'll make a "lap kitty" of her yet! Progress

HappyUP!!! Day 3224

HappyUP!!! - jamming out the new tune
Why it happened - inspiration
Why it makes me happy - not complicated....but love laying in the lead parts...much more work to do...but....it just sounds.....niiiiiiiizzzzze!

HappyUP!!! - visiting
Why it happened - neighbor grabbed me
Why it makes me happy - I got the tour.....very interesting

HappyUP!!! - free stuff
Why it happened - see above
Why it makes me happy - hey...who doesn't like free stuff?...well.....I know I DO!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 3223

HappyUP!!! - Tourney results
Why it happened - club puts them on
Why it makes me happy - it was only round one....I'm on the shelf...nice to make a stop by and share in "da action"

HappyUP!!! - Chris and Josh
Why it happened - Partaaay!
Why it makes me happy - good young guys....see them grow up a bit....know both of their dad's pretty well....cycle of life

HappyUP!!! - Birthday Dinner
Why it happened - celebrations!!!
Why it makes me happy - great food!!!!....and.....love celebrating this one's b-day!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 3222

HappyUP!!! - request for coaching
Why it happened - I'm still kinda known
Why it makes me happy - hey....I got time for a bit of mentoring...old school!!!

HappyUP!!! - fabulous dinner
Why it happened - had stuff in fridge
Why it makes me happy - nothing fancy....big ol salad (WITH ANCHOVIES)....and some grilled asparagus.....does a guy need more? Uhhhhh....no

HappyUP!!! - another pain free day
Why it happened - got some stuff taken care of
Why it makes me happy - NOPE....not gonna "get giddy"....but just ecstatic for now that things are working

HappyUP!!! Day 3221

HappyUP!!! - Vic R stopping by
Why it happened - he likes my house
Why it makes me happy - not sure I've ever met this guy....but I know his family VERY well. Cool little visit

HappyUP!!! - great pitching session
Why it happened - sidelined
Why it makes me happy - keep working on changing my approach and angles....I see the errors I have been making for awhile

HappyUP!!! - another glorious day
Why it happened - weather
Why it makes me happy - how can one let a day like this pass without feeling the blessing about where I live. Great day to be outside

HappyUP!!! Day 3220

HappyUP!!! - workout
Why it happened - rehab
Why it makes me happy - it felt GREAT....when it was over! LOL

HappyUP!!! - anchovies
Why it happened - a pizza
Why it makes me happy - TraderJoes sells a great little buffalo chicken pizza that can stand alone. I LOVE to use it as a "base" pizza.....which means, amongst other things, adding anchovies. Delicious...and good for you!

HappyUP!!! - "It's not the size of the ship.....or the motion in the ocean....it's whether the captain can keep the ship in port long enough to get all of the passengers off"
Why it happened - women
Why it makes me happy - when I heard this, I damn near coughed up liquid through my nose!

HappyUP!!! Day 3219

HappyUP!!! - pain free sleep
Why it happened - yesterday's protocol
Why it makes me happy - you can't even imagine!

HappyUP!!! - walking with no pain
Why it happened - yesterday's protocol
Why it makes me happy - not totally out of the woods yet but I'm very encouraged

HappyUP!!! - chipping net
Why it happened - Xmas gift
Why it makes me happy - this is a GREAT way to break the monotony.....and provides a target so it's focused practice

HappyUP!!! - PT
Why it happened - part of the protocol
Why it makes me happy - really liked my doc on this one. Appointment set up yesterday and got seen today......AMAZING.

HappyUP!!! Day 3218

HappyUP!!! - clinic experience
Why it happened - I signed on
Why it makes me happy - anticipated a bit of a hassle....hardly any. The hassle that did exist will get worked out soon

HappyUP!!! - trusted advice from a friend
Why it happened - I went to see him
Why it makes me happy - it was not the direction I was planning to go....but...after consultation and his confidence......we got it done right then and there

HappyUP!!! - Carerra fired up
Why it happened - I gave it a charge
Why it makes me happy - hey....it didn't fire up yesterday after I had thrown a charge on it. Vroom...Vrooom....no trip to the auto parts store for me@

HappyUP!!! - doing a NICE
Why it happened - some times, you get the chance
Why it makes me happy - hey.......do I even need to answer this? You KNOW what it feels like when you "Do A Nice."

HappyUP!!! Day 3217

HappyUP!!! - walk
Why it happened - I forced myself
Why it makes me happy - couldn't go too far today....but the weather was so nice that it was impossible to feel anything but alive

HappyUP!!! - a drop by
Why it happened - buddy was in the area
Why it makes me happy - loved the conversation

HappyUP!!! - Honda Classic
Why it happened - it's an annual thing
Why it makes me happy - besides being played on a great course, it is ALWAYS a treat to get to hear Jack Nicklaus talk about things.  He is a GREAT MAN and will be getting a huge national honor in the next month or so

HappyUP!!! Day 3216

HappyUP!!! - brekko
Why it happened - I was hungry
Why it makes me happy - besides being really tasty, the company was outstanding this morning. The dudes were in rare form this morning

HappyUP!!! - Leo Buscaglia
Why it happened - channel surfing
Why it makes me happy - he has long passed but I remember watching him back in the 80's. I even read one of his book. I absolutely LOVE this guy's passion/compassion.  He's really funny as well. Borderline stand up comedian.  I had forgot about him. Maybe time to break out one of his old books

HappyUP!!! - IMPROVEMENT
Why it happened - somebody is trying
Why it makes me happy - glad to hear about hard work starting to pay off

HappyUP!!! Day 3215

HappyUP!!! - Blacklist
Why it happened - on demand
Why it makes me happy - great episode last night....glad I could catch up on it today

HappyUP!!! - KD's Hole-in-One
Why it happened - a great shot
Why it makes me happy - he was playing at an away course with my bro and a couple of our buddies. He hit the perfect shot. It was the first one of his life.  He "brought it home" and celebrated with us back at our place

HappyUP!!! - Frck
Why it happened - he golfed today
Why it makes me happy - great getting a chance to hang with him and Springer for a bit

HappyUP!!! Day 3214

HappyUP!!! - chatting with the bro
Why it happened - I had a question
Why it makes me happy - got the info I needed.....and a lot more

HappyUP!!! - Emerson
Why it happened - I scooped it off the bookshelf
Why it makes me happy - it's been awhile since I read him. His words are like buttah!

HappyUP!!! - mow and chip
Why it happened - gorgous weather
Why it makes me happy - I had gotten away from this practice for a long time. I have more time for it now.....and it's great practice.

HappyUP!!! Day 3213

HappyUP!!! - turning in the paperwork
Why it happened - physical issue
Why it makes me happy - though tough, it was the right thing to do

HappyUP!!! - Home Depot
Why it happened - doing some work
Why it makes me happy - they will have what I need when I get to that point

HappyUP!!! - seeing the guys
Why it happened - had to swing by the club
Why it makes me happy - always good running into them

HappyUP!!! Day 3212

HappyUP!! - floor store
Why it happened - doing some shopping
Why it makes me happy - WOW!!!....so many options

HappyUP!!! - 2 great speeches
Why it happened - Toastmasters
Why it makes me happy - I honestly didn't see this level of quality coming today

HappyUP!!! - no hassle
Why it happened - good rules
Why it makes me happy - had to turn in a request at the club today....no probelemo with it

HappyUP!!! - painless install
Why it happened - I was overdue
Why it makes me happy - I put in an entirely new operating system. Yep....that can be a nail biter. Everything went well

JJ

HappyUP!!! Day 3211

HappyUP!!! - tried new therapy
Why it happened - recommended
Why it makes me happy - it was interesting....a little bit wild

HappyUP!!! - putting the agenda together
Why it happened - TM dropped the ball
Why it makes me happy - still got everything out on time

HappyUP!!! - buddy stopped by
Why it happened - in the neighborhood
Why it makes me happy - a very enjoyable conversation

HappyUP!!! Day 3210

HappyUP!!! - great new coffee place
Why it happened - a little road trip
Why it makes me happy - pretty cool little place

HappyUP!!! - super breakfast
Why it happened - stopped by an old favorite
Why it makes me happy - this place NEVER disappoints.....especially on a nice weather day

HappyUP!!! - Oscars
Why it happened - it's our tradition
Why it makes me happy - some things were entertaining....a lot of it is silly opulence....but it's always interesting!

HappyUP!!! Day 3209

HappyUP!!! - surviving the weather
Why it happened - just gutting it out
Why it makes me happy - it was COLD today! Glad to put this one behind us

HappyUP!!! - Gmac partnering up
Why it happened - I draw him once in awhile
Why it makes me happy - always going to be a ton of laughs....even in a bit of a loss

HappyUP!!! - bullett par 17
Why it happened - I can roll it
Why it makes me happy - saved a bit of dough!

HappyUP!!! - playing with JM
Why it happened - he is in town
Why it makes me happy - great joy to play with this guy today

JJ

Bullet 8....drive/hybrid 9....GREAT pitch 13....9 iron cut/putt/birdie 16...bullett par 17
Gmac as partner
Weather....survived the cold day
Winning the $2 roll

HappyUP!!! Day 3208

HappyUP!!! - Club Officer Training
Why it happened - we do it a couple of times a year
Why it makes me happy - this was close by.....and done ON TIME

HappyUP!!! - getting thank you
Why it happened - club officer training
Why it makes me happy - it was nice to be thanked long afterward for my input

HappyUP!!! - setting up the weekend
Why it happened - planning
Why it makes me happy - lot of great stuff on the docket!

HappyUP!!! Day 3207

HappyUP!! - all good at the Vet
Why it happened - pets
Why it makes me happy - good that there were no surprises

HappyUP!!! - chat with the bro
Why it happened - I had some questions
Why it makes me happy - great to touch base and get info

HappyUP!!! - Phil S
Why it happened - I shot him a text
Why it makes me happy - my buddy is living in some BRUTAL weather. Sounds like he is used to it......no idea how that is possible.....but he digs it!

HappyUP!!! Day 3206

HappyUP!!! - getting big win
Why it happened - mostly my partner
Why it makes me happy - who doesn't love a big win?

HappyUP!!! - running into JM and others
Why it happened - the club
Why it makes me happy - haven't seen this guy in forever

HappyUP!!! - huge bunker shots and putts on 18
Why it happened - scramblers
Why it makes me happy - GREAT FINISH!!!

HappyUP!!! - partner birdies on the bookends
Why it happened - he's good
Why it makes me happy - all contributed to the big win

JJ

Getting to evaluate
Birdie on 1...drive/hybrid 3....drive/8 iron 4.....pitch/putt 5....7 iron 6....hybrid 7....hybrid/double greenie 8....putt 9.....wedge into the JAR/ birdie 10.....8 iron reovery/wedge recovery/putt/salvaging a mess 11....good break 13/5 iron/wedge/putt.....drive/wedge/putt 15....wedge recovery/HUGE putt 16....HUGE putt 17....bunker shot/putts 18

Getting big win

Partner birdieng the bookents and taking over partner of the year
Sun finally coming out
Getting great advice regarding coaching a frined
Hooking up for Kaseberg
WINNING BIG with Gary

HappyUP!!! Day 3205

HappyUP!!! - finishing speech
Why it happened - we needed a fill in
Why it makes me happy - great to get something done that made sense

HappyUP!!! - winning
Why it happened - I was solid
Why it makes me happy - looks like I'll be heading on to the next level of competition

HappyUP!!! - finding a part on-line
Why it happened - I searched
Why it makes me sense - WAAAAAAAY better option than buying a new unit!

HappyUP!!! Day 3204

HappyUP!!! - recovery wedge 16
Why it happened - I have skills
Why it makes me happy - THAT was one unlikely....and much needed par

HappyUP!!! - a nice walk
Why it happened - needed to stretch the legs
Why it makes me happy - everything felt pretty good

HappyUP!!! - great day at the course
Why it happened - President's Day
Why it makes me happy - got an extra round in


JJ

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


A nice walk

Weather

HappyUP!!! Day 3203

HappyUP!!! - SNL 40 yr
Why it happened - an institution
Why it makes me funny - THAT was a great accumulation of history

HappyUP!!! - some interesting news
Why it happened - people have that
Why it makes me happy - this was very good to hear

HappyUP!!! - running errands
Why it happened - took the day off
Why it makes me happy - got a lot of things done today....and smoothly

HappyUP!!! Day 3202

HappyUP!!! - bunker shot on 18
Why it happened - skills
Why it makes me happy - we NEEDED that sandie on 18

HappyUP!!! - partner putt on 18
Why it happened - skills
Why it makes me happy - his bunker shot wasn't as good.....but that putt of his was a DREAM! Two sandies on the last hole......created the big W!!!

HappyUP!!! - weather
Why it happened - it's Cali
Why it makes me happy - today?..........just stunning! That is all one can say about it....and it is something that must always be appreciated

HappyUP!!! Day 3201

HappyUP!!! - birdie birdie start
Why it happened - nice shots...great putts
Why it makes me happy - THAT is a RARE start....and about as good as you can

HappyUP!!! - getting a definition
Why it happened - playing with da judge
Why it makes me happy - I could have looked it up...but I had the expert with me. We had lots of fun with that word.

HappyUP!!! - playing/riding/partering with Buddy
Why it happened - he came up in the rotation
Why it makes me happy - first time out partnering this year.....we battled valiantly.....and had a great match

HappyUP!!! Day 3200

HappyUP!!! - granite store
Why it happened - doing some spiffin up
Why it makes me happy - what GREAT help I received from the fabricator

HappyUP!!! - putting an old tune back together
Why it happened - I was thinking
Why it makes me happy - it's a nurturing kind of thing

HappyUP!!! - getting a volunteer for some help
Why it happened - I put it out there
Why it makes me happy - oh....I sooooo need this help
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

HappyUP!!! Day 3199

HappyUP!!! - bunker shot 8
Why it happened - skills
Why it makes me happy - I wasn't happy to find my ball plugged on that upslope. Kind of an impossible shot...but....I have a bit of experience....blasted it out to gimmie range!

HappyUP!!! - putt on 6
Why it happened - got a good read...and a good stroke
Why it makes me happy - I honored my partner who is a GREAT reader of greens

HappyUP!!! - speech
Why it happened - Toastmasters
Why it makes me happy - won speaker of the day with a speech that was REALLY well received!

HappyUP!!! Day 3198

HappyUP!!! - Jess showed up
Why it happened - she is filling in
Why it makes me happy - saved me a trip....and time...and...well...confusion avoided

HappyUP!!! - C at Toastmasters
Why it happened - Toastmasters
Why it makes me happy - SOOOOO much growth!!! It's why I keep showing up and opening that door every Tuesday morning

HappyUP!!! - knocking down a tree
Why it happened - neighbor
Why it makes me happy - met a new friend....and we got the job done in no time

HappyUP!!! Day 3196

HappyUP!!! - workman showing up on time
Why it happened - he's good
Why it makes me happy - you know what it's like to wait....I didn't have to

HappyUP!!! - fantastic tab for the guitar
Why it happened - my teacher
Why it makes me happy - I'll get this tune right....it's already waaaaaay better than what I had going on

HappyUP!!! - a spit of rain
Why it happened - leftovers
Why it makes me happy - we sooooo need the rain....none is in sight...it was bittersweet to kiss the end of the recent storm

HappyUP!!! Day 3195

HappyUP!!! - computer connection
Why it happened - I made a switch
Why it makes me happy - thought I would need to hire someone in. Went old school. Problem solved...amazing speed that I am not used to

HappyUP!!! - great brekko
Why it happened - invitation
Why it makes me happy - WOW!!!....what a meal!!!

HappyUP!!! - AWESOME RAIN
Why it happened - weather
Why it makes me happy - I LOVE looking out my window....and not being able to see across the street. Besides the fact we need it so much, I just love it when that happens!

HappyUP!!! Day 3194

HappyUP!!! - lasagna
Why it happened - cooking time
Why it makes me happy - come on....it's LASAGNA!!!

HappyUP!!! - nice day to take a walk....rather than golf
Why it happened - evened up the guys
Why it makes me happy - it turned out to be an "OK" day to play....but I was good with a concentrated therapy walk

HappyUP!!! - sushi
Why it happened - I got an invite
Why it makes me happy - I LOVE...LOVE...LOVE Sushi....but hadn't had it in awhile! Sooooo good!

HappyUP!!! Day 3193

HappyUP!!! - storm arrival
Why it happened - weather
Why it makes me happy - FINALLY...the weather peeps got it right

HappyUP!!! - chat with insurance company
Why it happened - I made the call
Why it makes me happy - I gave them the second chance....let's see if they deliver. I went above and beyond which makes me happy

HappyUP!!! - hooking up with refinish guy
Why it happened - a referral
Why it makes me happy - the project moves forward!

HappyUP!!! Day 3192

HappyUP!!! - feeling great
Why it happened - treatment on Tues
Why it makes me happy - HOPE!!! Hope is a great thing

HappyUP!!! - yardwork
Why it happened - impending storm
Why it makes me happy - got it done...bring on the rain

HappyUP!!! - great walk
Why it happened - feeling great
Why it makes me happy - man, I totally appreciated being able to do this

HappyUP!!! Day 3191

HappyUP!!! - taking a break
Why it happened - made a decision on my schedule
Why it makes me happy - I NEEDED that time I freed up today

HappyUP!!! - new swing working
Why it happened - went old school
Why it makes me happy - I was struggling....not today

HappyUP!!! - birdie on one....and a birdie look on 18
Why it happened - skills
Why it makes me happy - great to start and end on a great note

JJ

Wedge/putt/birdie 1...wedge/gimmie par 3...hybrid/wedge 4....8 iron choice 6....drive 7...hybrid/greenie 8...pitch/putt 9....drive/hybrid/wedge/pargo 10....7 iron recovery 11...play out of hazard 13...hybrid/wedge/putt/birdie 14....drive/wedge/putt/birdie 15....up and down 16....6 iron 17....5 iron/nice break 18
Getting the win

HappyUP!!!Day 3190

HappyUP!!! - fabulous treatment
Why it happened - I'm searching
Why it makes me happy - trying to keep things non-evasive

HappyUP!!! - my hygenist
Why it happened - I do that
Why it makes me happy - I actually enjoy going to the dentist office....I do it more frequently than others....and....it's worth it

HappyUP!!! - time with bro and nephew
Why it happened - a little house project
Why it makes me happy - I'm not the idiot that I thought I was.....I invited other into my idiocity...and...yeah...they are members!

HappyUP!!! Day 3189

HappyUP!!! - getting the advice
Why it happened - visit to the orthopedist
Why it makes me happy - great to KNOW what is going on

HappyUP!!! - getting a quick appointment
Why it happened - I got on the phone
Why it makes me happy - looking forward to the morning

HappyUP!!! - weight loss
Why it happened - a little attention
Why it makes me happy - who doesn't like dropping a few?

HappyUP!!! Day 3188

HappyUP!!!- Super Bowl
Why it happened - it's what we do
Why it makes me happy - didn't give a darn about the teams....swore I would not watch....but could not keep myself away

HappyUP!!! - fun betting with the nephew
Why it happened - see above
Why it makes me happy - yeah, I was the big loser today....but those crazy and constant side bets we had going on made the game that much more interesting

HappyUP!!! - what a finish!!!
Why it happened - bad play calling?
Why it makes me happy - if I had one team that I wanted to win, the one that did....did!!!

JJ

Super Bowl
Betting with nephew
What a finish
Blacklist
Weather
Hitting a few balls

HappyUP!!! Day 3187

HappyUP!!! - largo 18
Why it happened - three great shots
Why it makes me happy - the tees are stretched back again.....always a HappyUP!!! to finish well

HappyUP!!! - SuperBowl Eve
Why it happened - tradition
Why it makes me happy - Hall of Fame Inductees....and the tension mounts for the big game!

HappyUP!!! - pitch and putt 1
Why it happened - skillz
Why it makes me happy - got off to a nice start


JJ

Brekko
Weather
Pitch/putt 1....3 wood 2...wedge 3...pitch/putt 5....flop/putt 6...wedge 8...pitch/putt 10....pitch 12...pitch 13...pitch 14...drive/bunker shot 15....recovery shot 16....bunker shot 17...drive/hybrid/wedge/largo 18

HappyUP!!! Day 3186

HappyUP!!! - time with the E's
Why it happened - they were having dinner
Why it makes me happy - great peeps and quality time

HappyUP!!! - contractor time
Why it happened - I called
Why it makes me happy - got some guidance

HappyUP!!! - 18
Why it happened - three great shots
Why it makes me happy - it would have helped to make the putt...but wasn't critical. We got the win when I snuck a little driver/hybrid/wedge in there for largo to seal the deal

HappyUP!!! Day 3185

HappyUP!!! - jury duty completed
Why it happened - doing civic duty
Why it makes me happy - just phone calls this time

HappyUP!!! - doors opening up
Why it happened - I did a bit of knocking
Why it makes me happy - the surprise of it was....well....all I can say....was surprising

HappyUP!!! - weather
Why it happened - Nor Cal
Why it makes me happy - got to get out for a decent walk today

HappyUP!!! Day 3184

HappyUP!!! - watching 7 birdies in 14 holes
Why it happened - dude had it going on
Why it makes me happy - I have seen more birdies...on a longer course....but that was by a pro. It cost me some dough but it's a day to remember!!!

HappyUP!!! - a phone call
Why it happened - been having some things checked
Why it makes me happy - not the best of news....but....I have an idea of what I am dealing with

HappyUP!!! - whatever
Why it happened - I got a text
Why it makes me happy - even news you don't want to hear is good news if you finally KNOW and get some reliable information.

JJ

A phone call...not great news...but I appeciate it this way
A text....not great news...but...whatever
Drive/hybrid 1....drive/pitch 2....drive 3...drive/hybrid 4....9 iron/putt/birdie 5....8 iron 6....drive/flop/putt 7....up and down 8....bunker shot/gimmie 10....drive 11....5 iron 12...drive/wedge/putt 13...9 iron 14....drive/hybrid/8 iron 18....
Watching a masterful batch of birdies

HappyUP!!! Day 3183

HappyUP!!! - haircut
Why it happened - it comes up
Why it makes me happy - just love the feeling and the visit

HappyUP!!! - jury duty
Why it happened - I stopped by the courthouse
Why it makes me happy - a WONDERFUL resolution

HappyUP!!! - 3 speeches
Why it happened - members were ready
Why it makes me happy - glad to get so much done...and finish right on time

HappyUP!!! Day 3182

Do I need to even describe how good

this was?...No....I didn't think so. It's
hard to make lobster that is unlovable

HappyUP!!! - dinner
Why it happened - a little test run
Why it makes me happy - oh my!!! Expensive...but ....oh so good!!!

HappyUP!!! - weather
Why it happened - it is what it is
Why it makes me happy - fog gone....and gorgeous day!!!...basked in it today

HappyUP!!! - finding some old info
Why it happened - I went digging
Why it makes me happy - I have forgotten so much than I know....but it's just a touch away to remember. Banging out some hits tonight!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 3181

HappyUP!!! - top down
Why it happened - errands
Why it makes me happy - I LOVE living here. You can get the top down at least once every month of the year

HappyUP!!! - Eric Compton
Why it happened - golf
Why it makes me happy - wish he would have won...he could of....just needed a little better day. It would have been one of the greatest sports stories of all time. It was an "almost" ...hope it comes in a day soon

HappyUP!!! - Hawaii pictures
Why it happened - Champions tour
Why it makes me happy - those waves in the background...looking to envelop the golfers...reminded me of time in the islands. Hmmmmmm......a plane tickent?

HappyUP!!! Day 3180

HappyUP!!! - rainpants
Why it happened - it was cold
Why it makes me happy - amazing what that piece of outerwear does to warm up everything

HappyUP!!! - wedge on 18
Why it happened - a few good shots set it up
Why it makes me happy - everythign was on the line....and I delivered a nice strike

HappyUP!!! - fog finally lifting
Why it happened - weather
Why it makes me happy - it took awhile....but...when the fog went away...it was a STUNNING few hours here

HappyUP!!! Day 3179

HappyUP!!! - riding
Why it happened - maintenance
Why it makes me happy - just what the doctor ordered

HappyUP!!! - Klay Thompson
Why it happened - he was playing the Kings
Why it makes me happy- I witnessed NBA history

HappyUP!!! - strong birdie on 17
Why it happened - striped one
Why it makes me happy - this hole has given me fits. This is the second near ace in a week on this bug-a-boo!

HappyUP!!! Day 3178

HappyUP!!! - leftover
Why it happened - made dinner last night
Why it makes me happy - that mex rice with the chicken cordonScott in it was the bomb...and a fabulous lunch

HappyUP!!! - club dinner
Why it happened - a meeting
Why it makes me happy - got some great info

HappyUP!!! - The LunaTic
Why it happened - dinner
Why it makes me happy - fun times with my dinner companion

HappyUP!!! Day 3177

HappyUP!!! - that beauty on 17
Why it happened - perfect strike
Why it makes me happy - almost got that second ace today. That gem could not have come at a better time

HappyUP!!! - a win
Why it happened - the above helpbed
Why it makes me happy - opponent played out of his mind....could have lost a boat load today. My pard and I held it off to get a skint win.

HappyUP!!! - icebreaker
Why it happened - Toastmasters
Why it makes me happy - great story...great start from our newest member

HappyUP!!! Day 3176

HappyUP!!! - propane trip
Why it happened - I was out
Why it makes me happy - the dude was wearing a suit that filled my tank...I felt like royalty!!!

HappyUP!!! - Chicken CordonScott
Why it happened - creativity
Why it makes me happy - a butterflied chicken breast....a bit of mustard...some prosciotto....and cheese...wrap it up...grill it....yeah....good stuff

HappyUP!!! - meeting the artist
Why it happened - propane
Why it makes me happy - interesting dude....GREAT ART....if you need a firepit...I know where I would point you.....as long as you got a wallet!

HappyUP!!! Day 3175

HappyUP!!! - visit with J regarding project
Why it happened - we set it up
Why it makes me happy - good to get some clarity on possible upcoming endeavor

HappyUP!!! - thumb picking
Why it happened - I'm learning
Why it makes me happy - it's tough...especially for me...but I'll get it done

HappyUP!!! - L stepping up to speak
Why it happened - dude is a stud
Why it makes me happy - full slate for tomorrow

HappyUP!!! Day 3174

HappyUP!!! - leftover Wellington
Why it happened - I froze some
Why it makes me happy - it came out of the microwave as good as it went in

HappyUP!!! - Seahawk/Packer game
Why it happened - playoffs
Why it makes me happy - K...let's be clear...the Seahawks are far from my favorite team...but...it was one of the greatest comebacks of all time....very exciting!!!

HappyUP!!! - great walk
Why it happened - had to get out
Why it makes me happy - felt great afterward....and the during process was fabulous

HappyUP!!! Day 3173

HappyUP!!! - 8 iron pargo
Why it happened - striped one
Why it makes me happy - while in the air....there was hope....."will this be the second ace?"

HappyUP!!! - a new recipe
Why it happened - I'm always on the hunt
Why it makes me happy - deliciousness

HappyUP!!! - playoffs
Why it happened - tradition
Why it makes me happy - not the greatest or most exciting games...but entertaining

HappyUP!!! Day 3172

HappyUP!!! - a coupon
Why it happened - I earned it
Why it makes me happy - saved a little money

HappyUP!!! - 3 birdies
Why it happened - hit some shots
Why it makes me happy - 2 of them were gimmies...kick ins....I don't get many of those

HappyUP!!! - shouldering the partner
Why it happened - I played well...he didn't
Why it makes me happy - I'll be on the other end of that deal....it's a golf karma thing. Glad I could help today

HappyUP!!! Day 3171

HappyUP!!! - early appointment
Why it happened - I got on line
Why it makes me happy - easy in...easy out....all on time when you do things early in the day

HappyUP!!! - it's feeling good today
Why it happened - who knows
Why it makes me happy - I just likd a day when the pain is a bit less

HappyUP!!! - Oscar nominations
Why it happened - we do that
Why it makes me happy - social forces were pushed aside....lots of great choices this year. A bit less political...even though...there will be a backlash

HappyUP!!! Day 3170

HappyUP!!! - gimmie birdie on 18
Why it happened - fabulous wedge
Why it makes me happy - loved watching that shot go up...wondering if it just might find the bottom of the jar for an eagle.....it was  a big help

HappyUP!!! - speeches
Why it happened - Toastmasters
Why it makes me happy - love the two that put it out there today....great job

HappyUP!!! - a reschedule call
Why it happened - I'm on the short list
Why it makes me happy - I LOVE being retired!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 3169

HappyUP!!!! - fog
Why it happened - weather
Why it makes me happy - it's a change. No fog when I went to my early morning venue...lots of it coming back home......yeah...it was  bit scary....but....I liked the awarenesss

HappyUP!!! - smog pass
Why it happened - did a little work
Why it makes me happy - not a given with that finicky girl...glad she passed

HappyUP!!! - pidkin up the mower
Why it happned - it was ready
Why it makes me happy - LOVE taking care of my guy....all systems go!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 3168

HappyUP!!! - connection and adaption
Why it happened - working on it
Why it makes me happy - it was easier than what I had been taught

HappyUP!!! - swordfish
Why it happened - I bought some
Why it makes me happy - that was some good stuff

HappyUP!!! - National Champ Game
Why it happened - we do that
Why it makes me happy - I can do without the hype at it's extent....but the game was a good one...what a surprise!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 3167

HappyUP!!! -texts with Sneve and Seth
Why it happened - I did a shout out
Why it makes me happy - funny and great connections

HappyUP!!! - Kings win
Why it happened - who knows
Why it makes me happy - that team needs to win...it soooo needs to win

HappyUP!!! - playoff football
Why it happened - it's how we roll
Why it makes me happy - not as exciting on both games...but one was..and that's OK

HappyUP!!! Day 3136

HappyUP!!! - a WIN
Why it happened - the birdie on 18 didn't hurt
Why it makes me happy - kinda hurt my partner yesterday...made a bit of amends today

HappyUP!!! - great leftover
Why it happened - last nite's dinner
Why it makes me happy - when single...and you have a great leftover in the fridge...it's HEAVEN!!!

HappyUP!!! - clean sheets
Why it happened - hygeine
Why it makes me happy - hey...you KNOW you love clean sheets...so do I

HappyUP!!! Day 3135

HappyUP!!!! - dinner
Why it happened - I was hanging at the club
Why it makes me happy - wow!!! THAT  was great seafood cannoloni

HappyUP!!!! - partner
Why it happened - it's a new year
Why it makes me happy - he picked me up today

HappyUP!!! - made a putt on 18
Why it happened - I still have some skills
Why it makes me happy - save some money...and kept a BAD SCORE off the books for this year

HappyUP!!! Day 3134

HappyUP!!! - nice long walk
Why it happened - things feeling good
Why it makes me happy - gimpy knee held up well.  Nice weather for the walk

HappyUP!!! - the Claw
Why it happened - my city
Why it makes me happy - probably the last time I will see it this year as leaf season comes to an end. Just thankful every time it comes around

HappyUP!!! - new garbage day
Why it happened - city adjusting things
Why it makes me happy - I REMEMBERED!!! Some of my neighbors didn't!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 3133

HappyUP!!! - Swiffer Duster
Why it happened - got a recommendation
Why it makes me happy - THAT thing is DA BOMB for dusty items!!!

HappyUP!!! - solid round
Why it happened - fundamentals
Why it makes me happy - didn't get a very large win today.....my turn to pick up and carry my partner...heaven knows how often my partners do it for me.

HappyUP!!! - recovery
Why it happened - who knows
Why it makes me happy - was feeling a little "scratchy" this morning....thought a cold might be coming on....everyone has one these days....I'm good with it being a false alarm

JJ

Swiffer duster
Coffee
Weather
Great round
Feeling better after being questionable
Good win

HappyUP!!! Day 3132

HappyUP!!! - FS showing up early to help
Why it happened - New Years?
Why it makes me happy - I LOVE getting help

HappyUP!!! - my speech
Why it happened - Toastmasters
Why it makes me happy - delivered a solid message that was TREMENDOUSLY well received

HappyUP!!! - Table Topics
Why it happened - Toastmasters
Why it makes me happy - BB was bubbly and engaging and carried the meeting

HappyUP!!! - Chuck
Why it happened - had a little car issue
Why it makes me happy - he gave me a little tip....and it worked!!!! Save about 500 somoleans!!!


JJ


evaluation
My speech
 Table Topics
Great news from Chuck re: car
Book recommendations
Great weather

HappyUP!!! Day 3131

HappyUP!!! - finding my book
Why it happened - searching
Why it makes me happy - needed it for a presentation

HappyUP!!! - writing my speech
Why it happened - Toastmasters
Why it makes me happy - this is going to be a good one!!!

HappyUP!!! - leftover Wellington
Why it happened - made some extra
Why it makes me happy - yummmmmmy lunch!!

HappyUP!!! - taping myself
Why it happened - I was paying attention
Why it makes me happy - don't want to burden my friend. I watched how he did it. I was able to find comparable tape at local store...and......I think I did a pretty good job!

HappyUP!!! Day 3130

HappyUP!!! - Wongs
Why it happened - Act of Service
Why it makes me happy - always like to help out a friend......and get a little chicken chow mein for myself....delicious!!!

HappyUP!!! - Dallas game
Why it happened - playoffs
Why it makes me happy - 4 wild card games this weekend.....FINALLY there was one that was interesting.  I don't care about any of the teams in the playoffs...but I LOVE it when it's "balls to the walls" and dudes are laying it all out there

HappyUP!!! - nice walk
Why it happened - weather
Why it makes me happy - great to feel good enough to be out there....when so many I know are falling under the weather

HappyUP!!! Day 3129

HappyUP!!! - frost delay
Why it happened - weather
Why it makes me happy - nice time to relax

HappyUP!!! - staying warm
Why it happened - great layering
Why it makes me happy - the frost gave way to sunshine....cold sunshine.....then warmer later. LOVELY day!

HappyUP!!! - chip in on 12
Why it happened - hit perfect pitch
Why it makes me happy - as soon as it left the wedge, I (and my opponent) could see it was going in

HappyUP!!! - pars on the bookends
Why it happened - good play
Why it makes me happy -

HappyUP!!! Day 3128

Are you kidding me??? How good
is this going to be?!?!.......

...well...this would be the answer!

HappyUP!!! - back on the links
Why it happened - physio and protocol
Why it makes me happy - played great and with little pain

HappyUP!!! - starting the year with a win
Why it happened - found a little something on the range the other day
Why it makes me happy - hey....I'm UP!!!  Gotta love a win!!!

HappyUP!!! - making Beef Wellington
Why it happened - it's a New Year
Why it makes me happy - you don't do this one very often....but it is sooooo good....and...while there is a process to it.....I mashed up a couple of recipes to cut the time waaaaaaaay down.....and it was DELICIOUS!!!

HappyUP!!! - two skins
Why it happened - 3 good shots on 7
Why it makes me happy - I went almost ALL of last year without getting a skin. I'm off to a great start!!!

JJ

Back on the links
Beef Wellington
Eating Wellington
Birdie on 7.....two skins
Big win with my partner of the year

HappyUP!!! Day 3127 NY Day 2014

HappyUP!!! - getting taped
Why it happened - my physio
Why it makes me happy - it's NY Day....and my buddy was willing to see me for my issue.

HappyUP!!! - Bowl Games
Why it happened - tradition
Why it makes me happy - we are heading toward the National Championship game!

HappyUP!!! - Rose Parade
Why it happened - tradition
Why it makes me happy - been watching this since I was a kid....and though it changes little.....I still love it!

HappyUP!!! Day 3126 NY Eve 2013

HappyUP!!! - Partner of the Year presentation
Why it happened - I kept track
Why it makes me happy - while it was a bit of a joke during the year....at the end of the year....it was an honor!

HappyUP!!! - gift to the Captain
Why it happened - cleaning out the swag
Why it makes me happy - he loved his stuff

HappyUP!!! - waking up for New Year
Why it happened - who knows
Why it makes me happy - I got better things to do than stay up until midnight. New Year is a made up holiday that really isn't a holiday....pretty much an excuse for people to act stupid and have bad behavior and make up things they will do in the next year that they can make up their minds about ANY day of the year..................but it was kind of cool to wake up for whatever reason at 11:55........and a few minutes later hearing all the firecrackers and such going off.

HappyUP!!! Day 3125

HappyUP!!! - cleaning up
Why it happened - a bit of motivation
Why it makes me happy - THAT is one good looking kitchen!!! Love my kitchen. Tough to keep up...just love it when I get it just right

HappyUP!!! - leaves flowing down the street
Why it happened - wind
Why it makes me happy - it's the end of leaf season....and...it was sooooo cool today...watching leaves flow down the street like a raging tide.

HappyUP!!! - new strings
Why it happened - I busted another one
Why it makes me happy - what a joy it is to clean up my axe and to hear the sound of bright new pieces of wire

HappyUP!!! Day 3124

HappyUP!!! - the Claw
Why it happened - my city
Why it makes me happy - I am just so thankful that my City provides this service

HappyUP!!! - the end
Why it happened - a tough life
Why it makes me happy - my friend is now....finally....at peace.  I didn't like the news...but he is in a much better place now. RIP DP

HappyUP!!! - raking
Why it happened - trees
Why it makes me happy - I actually like to rake....but I also like when it is basically all done. Today was pretty much it

HappyUP!!! 3123

HappyUP!!! - update on befallen friend
Why it happened - friend on the inside
Why it makes me happy - I think the inevitable is going to happen....but good to know

HappyUP!!! - weather
Why it happened - it's Dec in Nor Cal
Why it makes me happy - just a glorious day! Expensive to live here...but this is why we do

HappyUP!!! - football
Why it happened - it's our past time
Why it makes me happy - not a huge football fan...but I love it when it gets down to crunch time

JJ

Football
Weather
Update on a befallen friend
Cooking???

HappyUP!!! Day 3122

HappyUP!!! - Family Time
Why it happened - sis in law
Why it makes me happy - HUGE family....GREAT family...and a lot of great times

HappyUP!!! - flipping some cards
Why it happened - party leftover
Why it makes me happy - I am not a big card player anymore...but...once in awhile....it's fun

HappyUP!!! - food
Why it happened - a party
Why it makes me happy - everything turned out great

JJ

Brussels
Chicken
Great times with family
Card game
Weather
Just taking it easy

HappyUP!!! Day 3121

HappyUP!!! - grocery run
Why it happened - tommorrow
Why it makes me happy - got everything I need for the party

HappyUP!!! - Facetime
Why it happened - I got a call
Why it makes me happy - I have Skyped....but never have done Facetime. It works well

HappyUP!!! - finding a lost item
Why it happened - Xmas leftover
Why it makes me happy - all of the Xmas accounting has now reconciled....I like it when things reconcile

HappyUP!!! Day 3120 Xmas

HappyUP!!! - SOOOO much Xmas fun
Why it happened - a bit of planning and thinking
Why it makes me happy - it was just sooooo darn funny with the balloon gag

HappyUP!!! - great gift
Why it happened - a stab in the dark
Why it makes me happy - I actually got a couple of presents that I really needed!

HappyUP!!! - great evening
Why it happened - the season
Why it makes me happy - loved the end of this great day

HappyUP!!! Day 3119

HappyUP!!! - set up
Why it happened - pre-planning
Why it makes me happy - crossing my fingers...this could be EPIC!

HappyUP!!! - all things falling into place
Why it happened - planning
Why it makes me happy - relaxing day....waaaay ahead of time

HappyUP!!! - Xmas Eve dinner
Why it happened - I was invited
Why it makes me happy - sacred honor to be welcomed into this home. LOVED meeting all of the family...and.....the dinner......WAS OVER THE TOP!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 3218

HappyUP!!! - great turnout
Why it happened - tradition
Why it makes me happy - fellowship...nothing else needs be said

HappyUP!!! - Lowes
Why it happened - Xmas
Why it makes me happy - they had EXACTLY what I was looking for

HappyUP!!! - Total Wine
Why it happpened - Xmas
Why it makes me happy - close to Lowes....got the last of my holiday shopping....DONE!

JJ

Great turnout
Fun gift exchange
Lowes
Total Wine
Weather
Things coming together
Xmas card from Marge and Traver

HappyUP!!! Day 3217

HappyUP!!! - "Getting It"
Why it happened - I had a lesson
Why it makes me happy - seemed a bit overwhelming....worked with it a bit......yeah, I have a long way to go but it's not as daunting as I thought

HappyUP!!! - Ace Hardware
Why it happened - Xmas
Why it makes me happy - I couldn't believe that they actually had the PERFECT items I needed. Love that place

HappyUP!!! - neighbor news
Why it happened - grocery store
Why it makes me happy - great news for the holidays!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 3216

HappyUP!!! - birdie on 17
Why it happened - hell of a 5 iron
Why it makes me happy - we NEEDED that birdie. I wasn't playing that well...BUT....that shot made it all happen

HappyUP!!! - an eagle by my partner
Why it happened - he's good
Why it makes me happy - he was a GREAT partner today....played so well. I drug him down a bit...but we did OK. It was wonderful watching tha shot hit the bottom of the cup

HappyUP!!! - a GREAT IDEA!!
Why it happened - I'm in holiday mode
Why it makes me happy - I just LOVE how desperation creates inspiration and motivation. I would LOVE to be able to bottle that kind of thinking

HappyUP!!! Day 3215

HappyUP!!!! - two skins!!!
Why it happened - a good shot and a better putt
Why it makes me happy - ALMOST got skunked this year.....NOPE!!! Winner!!!!

HappyUP!!! - slogging through the slop
Why it happened - rain
Why it makes me happy - glad to be able to make it through today

HappyUP!!! - a party
Why it happened - I was invited
Why it makes me happy - dinner was great and the people were even better. I was blessed to be invited!

HappyUP!!! Day 3214

HappyUP!!! - most welcome rain
Why it happened - weather
Why it makes me happy - bring it....bring it.....BRING IT!!!!

HappyUP!!! - wonderful lunch
Why it happened - Xmas
Why it makes me happy - the shop will LOVE what we are doing

HappyUP!!! - great fellowship
Why it happened - bagged on golf
Why it makes me happy - THAT was a lotta fun!

HappyUP!!! - message from a friend
Why it happened - I was being thought of
Why it makes me happy - it's going to be an even GREATER Christmas

HappyUP!!! Day 3213

HappyUP!!! - visit with Dr Don
Why it happened - I had a reason
Why it makes me happy - great to get some help

HappyUP!!! - Hobby Lobby
Why it happened - Xmas is coming
Why it makes me happy - things are all coming together

HappyUP!!! - Blossoms and Balloons
Why it happened - she is my friend
Why it makes me happy - I got hooked up....BIG TIME today!

HappyUP!!! Day 3212

HappyUP!!! - Xmas brekko
Why it happened - Toastmasters
Why it makes me happy - GREAT meeting and end of the year fellowship

HappyUP!!! - talk with Fred B
Why it happened - I initiated it
Why it makes me happy - what an honor it was for me to spend time in the presence of this GREAT man

HappyUP!!! - getting the lowdown
Why it happened - I inquired
Why it makes me happy - I have knowledge regarding some club changes

HappyUP!!! Day 3211

HappyUP!!! - Keith stepped up
Why it happened - Toastmasters
Why it makes me happy - what a GREAT growth stretch that was!!!

HappyUP!!! - Tribute to Our Flag
Why it happened - I heard a speech
Why it makes me happy - I wasn't aware of the effect the War of 1812 had regarding our flag

HappyUP!!! - some extra golf
Why it happened - weather is coming
Why it makes me happy - who doesn't love a little win?

HappyUP!!! Day 3210

HappyUP!!! - meditation
Why it happened - consciousness
Why it makes me happy - to those that do...you know why....this was a good one

HappyUP!!! - revelation
Why it happened - maybe the above
Why it makes me happy - I just solved an Xmas issue

HappyUP!!! - great news
Why it happened - vets office
Why it makes me happy - all is OK

JJ

HappyUP!!! Day 3209

HappyUP!!! - survived
Why it happened - a bit of meds
Why it makes me happy - working through it

HappyUP!!! - tamales
Why it happened - a buddy stopped by
Why it makes me happy - forget Xmas cookies....BRING ON the tamles!!! Love this visit

HappyUP!!! - birdie on 9
Why it happened - 3 good shots
Why it makes me happy - darn near jarred that 7 iron!

HappyUP!!! - Walter visit
Why it happened - oranges
Why it makes me happy - he loves them...I like them....I have too many of them....happy to offload to an appreciative buddy!

HappyUP!!! Day 3208

HappyUP!!! - buying brekko
Why it happened - it was too much food
Why it makes me happy - my partner needed a little sustenance

HappyUP!!! - largo on 18
Why it happened - a great wedge shot
Why it makes me happy - awesome to step it up on the last hole!!

HappyUP!!! - weather
Why it happened - calm after the storm
Why it makes me happy - it really couldn't have been more perfect out after being couped up for a couple of days

HappyUP!!! Day 3207

HappyUP!!! - brekko with SK
Why it happened - we do it on occasion
Why it makes me happy - great opportunity to get caught up on a few things

HappyUP!!! - nope...not golfing today
Why it happened - looking at the weather report
Why it makes me happy - glad I didn't get caught in that mess

HappyUP!!! - sharing some time with Charlotte and Pete
Why it happened - I swung by the club
Why it makes me happy - learnted some things I didn't know.....and had a great time

HappyUP!!! Day 3206

HappyUP!!! - watching the rain
Why it happened - I'm retired
Why it makes me happy - just wonderful to not worry about being out in that slop.....and to just enjoy this wonderful storm

HappyUP!!! - a little break in the rain
Why it happened - weather
Why it makes me happy - PERECT for being able to run a few errands

HappyUP!!! - taking care of the street
Why it happened - I have the time
Why it makes me happy - great opportunity to make sure everything worked as it should

HappyUP!!! Day 3205

HappyUP!!! - prepping for the storm
Why it happened - I got on it
Why it makes me happy - I got a LOT done in a hurry!!!

HappyUP!!! - Xmas brekko
Why it happened - tradition
Why it makes me happy - great morning with my Toastmaster friends. Fellowship abounded

HappyUP!!! - GREAT MATCH today
Why it happened - golf
Why it makes me happy - everyone played pretty well....no cash exchanged hands.....an EPIC battle!

JJ

Prepping for the storm
Coffee
Articulator Christmas brekko
Grocery store and Jimmy
Weight progress
Getting ready for the storm
Hybrid/9 iron/putt/birdie 1...recovery shot/chip 2...drive/wedge/putt/bullett 3...drive/3 wood 4...8 iron/putt/near birdie/greenie 5...drive/gripped down 7 iron/largo/birdie 6...drive/7 iron 7...6 iron 8...drive/9 iron 9...drive/hybrid/wedge/near largo/putt/birdie 10...drive/5 iron 11...recovery wedge/wedge/putt/ 13...drive/9 iron (too much)/remarkable pitch to gimmie par 15...6 iron/near largo 17...drive/recovery 8 iron/ lipout putt for birdie 18
Great match today....great friends
Great round

HappyUP!!! Day 3204

HappyUP!!! - clarifying a controverey
Why it happened - we got stuff going on
Why it makes me happy - I like to be informed rather than opining. Got some great info today

HappyUP!!! - 3 birdies
Why it happened - skillz showed up
Why it makes me happy - none of the 3 were cheap.....actually could have had 5 today

HappyUP!!! - partner had 4 birdies on back side
Why it happened - he's good
Why it makes me happy - it led to a BIG WIN today! His 4 birdies and my 3 led to a big win!!!

HappyUP!!! - great meeting
Why it happened - we have a great group
Why it makes me happy - lots of people out today.....but more than enough to make for a great experience

JJ

A meeting
Drive...9 iron 1....flop 2...drive/hybrid/wedge/largo 4....7 iron 5...drive/9 iron 6...pitch off the wood 7...6 iron greenie/birdie 8...drive/wedge 9...drive/hybrid/wedge/nearly holed out gimmie birdie 10...drive/pitch 11....7 iron greenie 12...drive/pitch 13...bunker shot/pitch off the tree well/putt...sandie bullet 14....drive/pitch 15....6 iron/greenie/putt/birdie 17....pitch/putt 18
A BIG W today
Great times afterward
Weather
An unexpected round

HappyUP!!! Day 3203

HappyUP!!! - x ray
Why it happened - healthcare
Why it makes me happy - I was in and out in less than an hour. The tech was really cool too.

HappyUP!!! - vision check
Why it happened - I do it once a year
Why it makes me happy - love my doc......VERY interesting dude....and all is cool

HappyUP!!! - buddy stopping by late night
Why it happened - he needs to speak tommorrow
Why it makes me happy - a lot of initiateve in why he stopped by....and we have a speaker tommorrow

HappyUP!!! Day 3202

HappyUP!!! - Raiders win
Why it happened - who knows
Why it makes me happy - NO...it is NOT correct that you can have only one team. I grew up loving the Raiders....but have always loved the Niners too.  There was no lose in today's game for me today. It exposed some weaknesses for one team...and gave hope to the other. It was a good day

HappyUP!!! - smacking some spuds
Why it happened - I needed to
Why it makes me happy - I think I found a little sumptin sumptin

HappyUP!!! - seeing Walter
Why it happened - I needed supplies
Why it makes me happy - great late nite unlikely discussion. LOVE that guy!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 3201

HappyUP!!! - raincheck
Why it happened - the store was out
Why it makes me happy - Incredible sale at Incredible Pets!!!.....but they didn't have the flavor I wanted. NO PROBLEM!!! They handed me a rain check and told me they would give me a call

HappyUP!!! - brekko and cancelling
Why it happened - it's the club
Why it makes me happy - yeah...could have played today....don't like to be in the drizzle. Instead, had a wonderful morning

HappyUP!!! - finding lost item
Why it happened - nephew stopped by
Why it makes me happy - love the nephew...thought I left something at his house. His visit made me do a "deeper dive"...and.....voila!!!!....there it was!  I LOVE finding lost stuff!

HappyUP!!! Day 3200

HappyUP!! - great information
Why it happened - I asked
Why it makes me happy - it isn't often you get a chance that KNOWS an answer to a question
so well. I took advantage of it today

HappyUP!!! - cancelling my day at the office
Why it happened - I didn't want to get wet
Why it makes me happy - I LOVE the rain....to watch it!!!

HappyUP!!! - annual sale event
Why it happened - it's an annual event
Why it makes me happy - supported the shop...got some new stuff...and had a GREAT time with the gang!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 3199

HappyUP!!! - cookies
Why it happened - RAK
Why it makes me happy - didn't expect (nor need) any cookies but very sweet that neighbors showed appreciation for yesterday

HappyUP!!! - RAK
Why it happened - yesterday's storm left a mess
Why it makes me happy - they won't know what I did today....but I do...and that's just fine

HappyUP!!! - my vet
Why it happened - needed supplies
Why it makes me happy - they couldn't fulfill my entire order....but they gave me a rain check on "the deal"....nice!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 3198

HappyUP!!! - Incredible rain
Why it happened - weather
Why it makes me happy - I can't even remember when we have seen it like THAT.....just a deluge. Absolutely beautiful

HappyUP!!! - being able to enjoy the above
Why it happened - I'm retired
Why it makes me happy - it was just such a delight to watch nature today....siiigggghhhh.

HappyUP!!! - Random Act of Kindness
Why it happened - see the above
Why it makes me happy - glad to be able to help the neighbors at the storm drain

HappyUP!!! - delivering
Why it happened - I was scheduled to speech
Why it makes me happy - I gave an old favorite today.....and my memory is pretty darn good. Hardly had to look at my notes and pretty much nailed it word for word

HappyUP!!! Day 3197

HappyUP!!! - wow....what a meeting
Why it happened - great group
Why it makes me happy - 3 great speeches....TT's...evals...we still got
out on time

HappyUP!!! - ending on the root
Why it happened - been working it
Why it makes me happy - my ear has always kind of known it....but I wasn't
fishing

HappyUP!!! - fingers getting in shape
Why it happened - working
Why it makes me happy - gotta have the fingers operating to do what I am doing

HappyUP!!! Day 3196

HappyUP!!! - December!
Why it happened - we own calendars
Why it makes me happy - the final countdown to lots of stuff begins!  Going to be a good one

HappyUP!!! - travellers safe
Why it happened - good driving?
Why it makes me happy - a long journey concluded well.  Ya can't beat that

HappyUP!!! - personal appointments
Why it happened - I made them
Why it makes me happy - I was a little tardy on the haircut.....good times there. The other one?....I was WAAAAY tardy on...all good

HappyUP!!! - slapping the agenda together
Why it happened - I was on the ball
Why it makes me happy - a Random Act of Kindness, for sure.