Sunday, May 08, 2016

HappyUP!!! Day 3673


HappyUP!!! - Mother's Day
Why it happened - it's a tradition
Why it makes me happy - it's always a great day to reflect on the fine work that my late mother put in

HappyUP!!! - dropping off the surprise
Why it happened - it's a tradition
Why it makes me happy - I KNOW that this lady loves me doing this....which makes me love doing it....it's a beautiful circle

HappyUP!!! - a little visit with Mason
Why it happened - Mother's Day
Why it makes me happy - I really like any visit with this little guy that I can have

HappyUP!!! - cauliflower
Why it happened - it was on the table
Why it makes me happy- I'm not nuts about cauliflower....but this little dish that was put together was awesome

Saturday, May 07, 2016

HappyUP!!! Day 3672


HappyUP!!! - putt on 18
Why it happened - needed it
Why it makes me happy - it took us into the RED numbers for the day

HappyUP!!! - G-Mac
Why it happened - trying to qualify
Why it makes me happy - didn't make it this year.....but we gave it our best....and love teeing it up with this partner

HappyUP!!! - playmates
Why it happened - NCGA qualifying
Why it makes me happy - the guys put a heck of a round together....really nice guys too!

Friday, May 06, 2016

HappyUP!!! Day 3671


HappyUP!!! - stock sale
Why it happened - needed to raise some cash
Why it makes me happy - glad to sell on an up day

HappyUP!!! - Russ Day
Why it happened - we do that
Why it makes me happy - love spending time swinging the sticks with the neph. He had a STRONG day

HappyUP!!! - minimal rain
Why it happened - weather
Why it makes me happy - a lot of rain can ruin a day....we could have gotten a lot more today. Glad it just was a little spit. Great day

Thursday, May 05, 2016

HappyUP!!! Day 3670


HappyUP!!! - funeral
Why it happened - death happens
Why it makes me happy - death is rarely a happy...but sometimes it is mercy

HappyUP!!! - G-low
Why it happened - funeral
Why it makes me happy - haven't seen this dude in a long time...nice to reconnect

HappyUP!!! - running early
Why it happened - it's how I roll
Why it makes me happy - St Rose and St Claire aren't the same thing...glad I had time to make that adjustment

HappyUP!!! - new neighbor revealed
Why it happened - funeral
Why it makes me happy- can't believe how close this lady lives to me...love my small town

Wednesday, May 04, 2016

HappyUP!!! Day 3669

HappyUP!!! - Big Gary
Why it happened -he was invited
Why it makes me happy - nice guy...known him...never played with him...lots of fun

HappyUP!!! - coffee
Why it happened - it is on the calendar
Why it makes me happy - today was a fn chat

HappyUP!!! - bunker shot 16
Why it happened - I still have some skillz
Why it makes me happy - that was a money maker

Tuesday, May 03, 2016

HappyUP!!! Day 3668


HappyUP!!! - three guests
Why it happened - they were invited
Why it makes me happy - new blood is the best

HappyUP!!! - some putting
Why it happened - who knows
Why it makes me happy - I was putting poorly......then I drained a few. The bunker shot on 16 was kind of special too

HappyUP!!! - walking with a friend
Why it happened - we set it up
Why it makes me happy - GREAT TIME.....introduced friend to new sights...great weather....perfect

Monday, May 02, 2016

HappyUP!!! Day 3667



HappyUP!!! - interesting e-mail
Why it happened - I stay engaged
Why it makes me happy - interesting possibilities

HappyUP!!! - enchilada leftover
Why it happened - I ordered out last night
Why it makes me happy - what a wonderful little breakfast that I found in the fridge this morning

HappyUP!!! - Giants comeback
Why it happened - Brandon Crawford
Why it makes me happy - up 3-0...down 6-3...then they get the win...LOVE that

Sunday, May 01, 2016

HappyUP!!! Day 3666



HappyUP!!! - fast ride back
Why it happened - light traffic
Why it makes me happy - you know what it's like. When you head off to vacation, it's OK if it takes awhile. But...when you are heading home...you want to be home. We had a BREEZE today

HappyUP!!! - Warriors win
Why it happened - they are gooooood
Why it makes me happy - no Steph today....no matter...hopefully he can rest that knee the entire series

HappyUP!!! - great companions
Why it happened - somehow, I have made great friends
Why it makes me happy - it was a great ride home today

Saturday, April 30, 2016

HappyUP!!! Day 3665



HappyUP!!! - great group to golf with
Why it happened - we all played lousy on first day
Why it makes me happy - just a lot of fun...going "coach" on my partner...no hacking...lovely day

HappyUP!!! - driving the par 4
Why it happened - I got skillz
Why it makes me happy - ok..it wasn't a long one. PGA guys would hit an iron...but..it was narrow...and I put that 240 yard shot right between the traps for a great look at an eagle putt

HappyUP!!! - pizza
Why it happened - it was close by
Why it makes me happy - we had almost everyone at the tourney at the joint right behind the hotel . The pizza and the wine...and..more importantly...the company....OUTSTANDING

HappyUP!!! - hot tub
Why it happened - it is part of the tourney
Why it makes me happy- just great times hanging out in da tub

Friday, April 29, 2016

HappyUP!!! Day 3664



HappyUP!!! - duck sausage
Why it happened - a dude made it
Why it makes me happy - I was HUNGRY...and this stuff hit the spot

HappyUP!!! - hot tub
Why it happened - it was the tournament
Why it makes me happy - great hanging with all the boys and girls today out in da pool

HappyUP!!! - Sushi
Why it happened - on vacation
Why it makes me happy - great company...enjoying ikurra with a quail egg and sharing that love

HappyUP!!! - skin on 2
Why it happened - great pitch shot
Why it makes me happy- didn't have "A game" today...but I think I will get a skin

Thursday, April 28, 2016

HappyUP!!! Day 3663



HappyUP!!! - Sand Dabs
Why it happened - on the road
Why it makes me happy - you can't get sand dabs in many places...and..if you do...not as good as these. YUMMO!!!

HappyUP!!! - fun drive
Why it happened - we got up early
Why it makes me happy - we powered through and made great time

HappyUP!!! - brekko at Bayonnet
Why it happened - it's time to golf
Why it makes me happy - great guys to hang with

Wednesday, April 27, 2016

HappyUP!!! Day 3662



HappyUP!!! - cancelling coffee
Why it happened - busy
Why it makes me happy - took some stress off

HappyUP!!! - packing
Why it happened - time to head out
Why it makes me happy - feeling great...everything ready

HappyUP!!! - errands
Why it happened - vacation
Why it makes me happy - nothing like a vacation to force getting some stuff done. You KNOW what I am talking about

Tuesday, April 26, 2016

HappyUP!!! Day 3661



HappyUP!!! - Glen chat
Why it happened - reconnecting
Why it makes me happy - haven't talked to this close guy in waaaay too long...and...like a great friend...it was just like we talked yesterday

HappyUP!!! -  battery change
Why it happened - Boxy needed it
Why it makes me happy - no issues....had the right tools....BOOM!

HappyUP!!! - Cueto 1-0 win
Why it happened - dude can pitch
Why it makes me happy - Gigantics needed it



Monday, April 25, 2016

HappyUP!!! Day 3660



HappyUP!!! - getting comped
Why it happened - Walt
Why it makes me happy - hey...who doesn't love a freebie?

HappyUP!!! -  Luke chat
Why it happened - issue at the club
Why it makes me happy - issue solved...a happy...bittersweet issue

HappyUP!!! - Carl's Jr
Why it happened - I was hungry
Why it makes me happy - I don't get many fast food burgers.....but...THIS ONE...hit the spot big time!

Sunday, April 24, 2016

HappyUP!!! Day 3659



HappyUP!!! - golfing with the bro
Why it happened - I invited him
Why it makes me happy - I am so blessed in this area. Very few people have this privilege. I never forget it

HappyUP!!! - 3 wood skank shot 11 
Why it happened - I was waaaay out there
Why it makes me happy - it wasn't pretty...but it was very effective

HappyUP!!! - Tom Ndyke joining us
Why it happened - he needed a game
Why it makes me happy - a new guy for us to have fun with us! And...I know his mother from way back when. LOVE old Roseville peeps!

Saturday, April 23, 2016

HappyUP!!! Day 3658



HappyUP!!! - District Contest
Why it happened - it's an event
Why it makes me happy - I gave it...and I gave it HARD!!! I got some tremendous laughs. It was SOOOO much better than the last time I gave it. As referenced by.......

HappyUP!!! - ....the lady I beat at Area Contest
Why it happened - she was very gracious
Why it makes me happy - she came up to me after the speech and told me how much better it was than when I won at the Area Contest. She didn't have to do that. Such Grace

HappyUP!!! - Bonnie/Kathy
Why it happened - they are loyal
Why it makes me happy - wonderful to get that support at the contest

Friday, April 22, 2016

HappyUP!!! Day 3657



HappyUP!!! - battery purchase
Why it happened - errands run
Why it makes me happy - it was raining. I could have put this one off for awhile. I am pressing on

HappyUP!!! - getting plants
Why it happened - it was raining
Why it makes me happy - I am a bit late in "putting in" this year regarding the garden. The nursery is usually a madhouse this time of year. With a light rain going on, I was in and out in a jiffy

HappyUP!!! - Sharks move on
Why it happened - they beat the Kings
Why it makes me happy - they are DONE with the "choker" label. HATED that. FinsUP!!! everyone

Thursday, April 21, 2016

HappyUP!!! Day 3656



HappyUP!!! - Prince died
Why it happened - death happens
Why it makes me happy - OK...I know...it's morbid to say that is a HappyUP!!!....but I am going to power right through the grief...and go to how good that dude was...how his music hit at certain times in my life. THAT is what I am thinking about today. RIP

HappyUP!!! - Seth back feed
Why it happened - I inquired
Why it makes me happy - I got some good info

HappyUP!!! - Ben Salerno
Why it happened - I made the call
Why it makes me happy - I'm so glad he gave me the 411 on my problem. I will get it fixed stat!

Wednesday, April 20, 2016

HappyUP!!! Day 3655



HappyUP!!! - Charlie $23 deal?
Why it happened - I ran into him
Why it makes me happy - it made me laugh....he is such an ass. Yeah...that doesn't sound happy...but it was pretty funny when he exposed that well known character flaw

HappyUP!!! -  Ken n Eric
Why it happened - I played golf outside my box
Why it makes me happy - though not good golfers, they were wonderful to play with today. We did it walking 4 hours at Morgan Creek today. THAT is an accomplishment. No waiting and lots of fun

HappyUP!!! - Shark win
Why it happened - Stanley Cup
Why it makes me happy - BEAT those Kings!!!!

Tuesday, April 19, 2016

HappyUP!!! Day 3654



HappyUP!!! - Freddie
Why it happened - he returned
Why it makes me happy - LOVE new members...where has this guy been? He visited long ago...and now...he is back!!!

HappyUP!!! - Toastmaster Karen
Why it happened - she stepped up
Why it makes me happy - a brand new member...who stepped up with brass (insert your vowel here). LOVE INITIATIVE!!!

HappyUP!!! - speeches
Why it happened - Toastmasters
Why it makes me happy - came away enlightened today

Monday, April 18, 2016

HappyUP!!! Day 3653



HappyUP!!! - Karen chat
Why it happened - mentoring
Why it makes me happy - she's going to do great. She just needed a little guidance. LOVE her stepping up and throwing herself into the fire

HappyUP!!! - Greg chat
Why it happened - he's been missing
Why it makes me happy - great to get the 411 on what is going on. Love that guy

HappyUP!!! - rototilling
Why it happened - it's that time of year
Why it makes me happy - just LOVE the smell of freshly turned dirt. Nothing better

Sunday, April 17, 2016

HappyUP!!! Day 3652



HappyUP!!! - gold cadillac
Why it happened - my buddy
Why it makes me happy - haven't had one of these in years....but..got to say...it hit the spot today

HappyUP!!! -  omelette
Why it happened - I was hungry
Why it makes me happy - the club put the great turn on this dish today

HappyUP!!! - mowing
Why it happened - it's spring
Why it makes me happy - I actually enjoy mowing the lawn. Today was perfect weather to do it.

HappyUP!!! - Corona
Why it happened - I was thirsty
Why it makes me happy- I don't often grab a beer on the course...but..today...when I got to 15...yeah...it hit the spot

Saturday, April 16, 2016

HappyUP!!! Day 3651



HappyUP!!! - 5 iron 1
Why it happened - put it together
Why it makes me happy - I don't like to have a 5 iron into 1....I prefer a wedge. But..it means RECOVERY...and I got off to a good start

HappyUP!!! - GroupFun Band
Why it happened - channel surfing
Why it makes me happy - enjoyed their special tonight on MTV

HappyUP!!! - Remarkable Birdie 11
Why it happened - a bit of luck..and some skillz
Why it makes me happy - the punch shot was one thing...the putt from a bit long was another. I could try to make that 20 times and not knock it in again...#playah!!!

Friday, April 15, 2016

HappyUP!!! Day 3650



HappyUP!!! - ride to Rancho
Why it happened - Gmac
Why it makes me happy - love being the passenger with a couple of great guys today

HappyUP!!! -  $100 donation
Why it happened - I had the opty
Why it makes me happy - I know it will never be acknowledged...but it was deserved. Love helping out

HappyUP!!! - getting back under the wire
Why it happened - we left at the right time
Why it makes me happy - who wants to be stuck in traffic

HappyUP!!! - Sac State Tourney
Why it happened - I am a Fighting Hornet
Why it makes me happy- it felt right to be there today at that tournament

Thursday, April 14, 2016

HappyUP!!! Day 3649



HappyUP!!! - Wah invite
Why it happened - he was thinking of me
Why it makes me happy - looking  forward to the hookup

HappyUP!!! -  Burton idea
Why it happened - friend suggested
Why it makes me happy - this could be fun

HappyUP!!! - gorgeous day
Why it happened - I took a walk
Why it makes me happy - Just soaked in the beauty today

Wednesday, April 13, 2016

HappyUP!!! Day 3648



HappyUP!!! - Fred's Ace
Why it happened - he knocked it in
Why it makes me happy - a free drink is always great...but...much more importantly...my buddy got a lot of juice today! I like that

HappyUP!!! - great sleep on the couch
Why it happened - I was lazy
Why it makes me happy - fell asleep on the couch watching TV. That is rare for me. When I woke in middle of the night, I decided to stay there. Fabulous sleep. I LOVE great sleep

HappyUP!!! - birdie on 4
Why it happened - just a well played hole
Why it makes me happy - mastered the hole today...great drive / 3 wood/ little wedge...and tapped in the putt. There is great joy in a hole well played

Tuesday, April 12, 2016

HappyUP!!! Day 3647



HappyUP!!! - 7 iron off EXTREME hanging lie n 18
Why it happened - skillz
Why it makes me happy - it's a text book adjustment...but...it doesn't always come off that way. Today...it did

HappyUP!!! - reconnecton with old acquaintenance
Why it happened - fate?
Why it makes me happy  - what a great happenstance! This will be fun

HappyUP!!! - 1/2/3 rhytm
Why it happened - coaching session
Why it makes me happy - getting out of my head...it's a great thing on the course

Monday, April 11, 2016

HappyUP!!! Day 3646



HappyUP!!! - coaching session
Why it happened - I signed up
Why it makes me happy - got a nice piece of work done today

HappyUP!!! - firing up Big Red
Why it happened - it was due
Why it makes me happy - Red came off that charger like a champ. Love the roar. Haven't heard it in too long

HappyUP!!! - reply from Comcast
Why it happened - I made an inquiry
Why it makes me happy - what a great piece of customer service. Yes...it took some work to get there...but I know where to go next time I have a problem. Problem SOLVED!!!


Sunday, April 10, 2016

HappyUP!!! Day 3645



HappyUP!!! - great walk
Why it happened - inspiration
Why it makes me happy - just trying to get back in the groove. Today was  a great one

HappyUP!!! - Masters
Why it happened - it's my thing...a tradition like no other
Why it makes me happy - I didn't get the winner that I wanted....but there was enough drama...enough unexpected turns and twists...to make it a classic tourney

HappyUP!!! - Mel call
Why it happened - it's tax time
Why it makes me happy - I was going to call him...hey...who doesn't love it when your accountant is working on a Sunday?

Saturday, April 09, 2016

HappyUP!!! Day 3644


HappyUP!!! - rain
Why it happened - weather
Why it makes me happy - so enjoyable...who needs to tee it up today

HappyUP!!! - brekko with the boys
Why it happened - we are family
Why it makes me happy - no...we couldn't play today...but we hoped we could...and enjoyed breaking bread betting on the come

HappyUP!!! - Masters
Why it happened - tradition
Why it makes me happy - it's the greatest tourney of the year

HappyUP!!! - Gmac Bday
Why it happened - once a year
Why it makes me happy- just LOVE this man!!!!

Friday, April 08, 2016

HappyUP!!! Day 3643



HappyUP!!! - a stolen slice
Why it happened - I was hungry
Why it makes me happy - that was some damn good pizza!!!

HappyUP!!! -  Da Judge
Why it happened - he stopped by
Why it makes me happy - hadn't seen this dude in awhile. I have missed him. Great catching up

HappyUP!!! - Up n Down 17
Why it happened - crazy skillz
Why it makes me happy - NOBODY gets down in 2 from where I was...it's good to be NOBODY

Thursday, April 07, 2016

HappyUP!!! Day 3642



HappyUP!!! - Winning
Why it happened - Area Contest
Why it makes me happy - it happened again...a win at the Area Level. I like this speech

HappyUP!!! - Time with Gordon A
Why it happened - Area Contest
Why it makes me happy - just LOVE this guy....I really do

HappyUP!!! - DJ brought it
Why it happened -Area Contest
Why it makes me happy - I love seeing our members develop at this level

Wednesday, April 06, 2016

HappyUP!!! Day 3641


HappyUP!!! - birdie on 15
Why it happened - great 60 degree
Why it makes me happy - it's not easy to make a birdie downwind and gauge it perfectly

HappyUP!!! -  John E
Why it happened - parking lot time
Why it makes me happy - it's nice to have a "real chat" on occasion.

HappyUP!!! - great wind play
Why it happened - skillz
Why it makes me happy - it was a nice negotiation I did with the wind today. Makes one feel like a player

Tuesday, April 05, 2016

HappyUP!!! Day 3640



HappyUP!!! - delivering the speech
Why it happened - it was time
Why it makes me happy - I wasn't sure about this one...but...it has some legs

HappyUP!!! - Nicklaus 86
Why it happened - it's Masters Weel
Why it makes me happy - what a great show!!!

HappyUP!!! - fascinating election results
Why it happened - it's politics
Why it makes me happy - not sure anyone saw today coming...love that!!!
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Monday, April 04, 2016

HappyUP!!! Day 3639



HappyUP!!! - linguini dish
Why it happened - I tried a new recipe
Why it makes me happy - this one was simple. I didn't nail it exactly. I got it close enough, however, that this one will be perfect next time.

HappyUP!!! - NCAA Final
Why it happened - it is a tradition
Why it makes me happy - nope...I lost. If NC won...it would have been a BIG WIN for me. I just look at the "loss" as the best "pay per view" I ever saw. What a game! One for the ages

HappyUP!!! - putting speech together
Why it happened - our club needs it
Why it makes me happy - I was a little dry...but I like this one

Sunday, April 03, 2016

HappyUP!!! Day 3638



HappyUP!!! - birdie on 1
Why it happened - put it in play
Why it makes me happy - it was an awesome start

HappyUP!!! - nice dice
Why it happened - luck
Why it makes me happy - got out unschathed....especially on the big one

HappyUP!!! - nice break on 15
Why it happened - good luck
Why it makes me happy - a birdie is a birdie....and..when ya get a little help from the bunker...I will take it

Saturday, April 02, 2016

HappyUP!!! Day 3637



HappyUP!!! - NC win
Why it happened - they are good
Why it makes me happy - I'm looking good in the bracket

HappyUP!!! - Gmac showing
Why it happened - who knows
Why it makes me happy - I needed a partner today....wouldn't blame him if he couldn't make it

HappyUP!!! - birdie 16
Why it happened - a nice wedge and putt
Why it makes me happy - my goodness...I had to help out at some point

Friday, April 01, 2016

HappyUP!!! Day 3636


HappyUP!!! - NO April Fools Jokes
Why it happened - who knows
Why it makes me happy - I don't like them played on me...so I don't do them to others. No one harmed today. I like that

HappyUP!!! -  9 iron into 11
Why it happened - a little tail wind...and great drive
Why it makes me happy - I don't get that club into that beast very often....hope abounds

HappyUP!!! - birdie on 4
Why it happened - cute little wedge
Why it makes me happy - I just love it when I get crafty...and it works

Thursday, March 31, 2016

HappyUP!!! Day 3635


HappyUP!!! -  OJ Catchup
Why it happened - a little binging
Why it makes me happy - OK...I got the story up to date. Great TV

HappyUP!!! - weather
Why it happened - it's weather
Why it makes me happy - today was just one of those gorgeous days that, if you didn't notice it, you lost

HappyUP!!! - great piece of writing
Why it happened - I got inspired
Why it makes me happy - now just got to put the chords to it


Wednesday, March 30, 2016

HappyUP!!! Day 3634



HappyUP!!! - holing bunker shot 2
Why it happened - skillz
Why it makes me happy - a birdie...sandie/bullett/birdie...great start...great shot

HappyUP!!! - coupons
Why it happened - I happened to have some
Why it makes me happy - I'm really not a coupon dude...but...hey..Bel Air sent them to me...I'm good with saving $10

HappyUP!!! - 54 yards to 18
Why it happened - great drive and 3 wood
Why it makes me happy - I don't get that close to that hole very often....it's a nice place to be

Tuesday, March 29, 2016

HappyUP!!! Day 3633


HappyUP!!! - singing
Why it happened - a speech
Why it makes me happy - I got great reviews

HappyUP!!! - guitar 
Why it happened - a speech
Why it makes me happy - I got great reviews

HappyUP!!! - songwriting
Why it happened - a speech
Why it makes me happy - I got great reviews....it was all a big surprise for the crew

Monday, March 28, 2016

HappyUP!!! Day 3632


HappyUP!!! - speech together
Why it happened - it's my turn
Why it makes me happy - didn't think I had anything...yes...yes, I do

HappyUP!!! -  Mr Robot
Why it happened - did a binge
Why it makes me happy - yeah...it's creepy....creepy GOOD!

HappyUP!!! - guitar work
Why it happened - had to
Why it makes me happy - love a bit of improvement

Sunday, March 27, 2016

HappyUP!!! Day 3631


HappyUP!!! - North Carlolina win
Why it happened - they are good
Why it makes me happy - my madness is getting madder

HappyUP!!! - Carolinas
Why it happened - I was hungry
Why it makes me happy - just love ducking over to that place

HappyUP!!! - asked to help
Why it happened - it is always an honor
Why it makes me happy - while I wasn't the one that could...I knew who could...love putting that stuff together

Saturday, March 26, 2016

HappyUP!!! Day 3630 Sat



HappyUP!!! - orange chicken salad
Why it happened - creativity
Why it makes me happy - that was a wonderful little dish I whooped up!

HappyUP!!! - birdie 18
Why it happened - a darn good 5 iron
Why it makes me happy - don't birdie this one often...when all on the line...especially with a 5 iron

HappyUP!!! - great wedge/sand work
Why it happened - skills
Why it makes me happy - love the short game working


Friday, March 25, 2016

HappyUP!!! Day 3629


HappyUP!!! - lucnh with Buddy
Why it happened - we were hungry at same time
Why it makes me happy - nice to break a little bread with this dude. Unexpected but enjoyed

HappyUP!!! - bracket holds up
Why it happened - NCAA tourney
Why it makes me happy - getting closer and closer....man....this stuff is addictive!!! Just loving it!!!

HappyUP!!! - BIG skins win!!!
Why it happened - we had a great group today
Why it makes me happy - skins isn't always my forte' (if I even have a golf forte'). The driver recovery shot and pitch in from the back of 11 today was phenomenal.  The skins on 15 were more conventional. They both paid the same!

Thursday, March 24, 2016

HappyUP!!! Day 3628


HappyUP!!! - shredder joes
Why it happened - researched it
Why it makes me happy - it was nice to get rid of YEARS of paperwork right around the corner. Purging feels GREAT!

HappyUP!!! - time with one of my old appraisers
Why it happened - he decided to come out
Why it makes me happy - dude can still play a little bit of golf at an advanced age. Encouraging

HappyUP!!! - btacket wins
Why it happened - NCAA in full swing
Why it makes me happy - this March Madness is OVER THE TOP exciting!!!

Wednesday, March 23, 2016

HappyUP!!! Day 3627


HappyUP!!! - text with my good pal
Why it happened - I was thought of
Why it makes me happy - all is well....and getting better

HappyUP!!! - 5 iron beauty on 8
Why it happened - put a good one on it
Why it makes me happy - 8 has proposed some problems lately....this was one of those shots that is an absolute GEM

HappyUP!!! - kept the shaft in one piece 18
Why it happened - I was very close to a tree
Why it makes me happy - it really was quite an amazing shot to hit it that well...with some speed...and then stop the club before the shaft got wrapped around the tree

HappyUP!!! - viewing an unbelievable dice roll
Why it happened - who knows
Why it makes me happy- one guy had two 6's....the other guy had three 6's. This makes the guy with three 6's "Boss."  He rolls....two more 6's....yeah...that is five sixes out of five possible sixes. The guy with two sixes now rolls....and rolls three 6's....to get the tie.  I'd LOVE to know what the odds of that combination happening are!

Tuesday, March 22, 2016

HappyUP!!! Day 3626


HappyUP!!! - gorgeous moonset
Why it happened - I was up early this morning
Why it makes me happy - it was absolutely breathtaking. The colors were indescribable.

HappyUP!!! - recovering my dough in the big game
Why it happened - I think I got a nice draw...and maybe more
Why it makes me happy - didn't play that well....and...in this game....you can lose it all. Got it all back and a little bit more. Winning poorly is still WINNING!

HappyUP!!! - Young Ladies Tourney wraps up
Why it happened - apparently, it's an annual deal now
Why it makes me happy - it was very sweet to see all of that youth....the selfies...the teammates...the camaraderie.  Nice stuff


Monday, March 21, 2016

HappyUP!!! Day 3625


HappyUP!!! - LUNA-tic
Why it happened - went to take in some action
Why it makes me happy - great hanging out with this guy for a bit

HappyUP!!! - Sac State Invitational Tourney
Why it happened - our club opened it's doors
Why it makes me happy - great to watch the young ladies go out and take on our track

HappyUP!!! - Old Town Pizza
Why it happened - recommendation
Why it makes me happy - I don't do pizza much these days (hmmmm...I noticed there is a correlation between pizza ingestion and waistline expansion).  This place serves up an AWESOME pie....and just down the street

HappyUP!!! - hanging with the firemen
Why it happened - Old Town Pizza
Why it makes me happy- these dudes cozied up to me....we struck up some conversation....turns out that we basically all knew each other through our "little town." Great company