HappyUP!!! - swing is improving
Why it happened - I am working on some old stuff
Why it makes me happy - I am getting closer to not having to have "swing thoughts." It doesn't happend that often when you can just get in the groove and "feel it." When it does, the drives go longer....the irons are straighter...and the scores get lower. It couldn't come at a better time.... big skins game tomorrow...first round of club championship match Thursday....away tournament Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday. It would be a great time to catch some fire
HappyUP!!! - near ace
Why it happened - I hit a great 5 iron into the wind
Why it makes me happy - I KNOW I am getting a hole in one soon.....it has to be coming. I have hit the ball too close on par 3's lately. Today's may have actually lipped out of the hole.
HappyUP!!! - e-mail from a buddy
Why it happened - a significant event happened
Why it makes me happy - my buddy has had a lot of "stuff" happen. Today, a "sign" was spotted.....a Kingfisher. I am told that Kingfisher spottings are very rare in the part of the world that we live in and are a good omen (per Native American tribes). I got the e-mail that a HappyUP!!! was experienced. Other good info was exchanged as well.
HappyUP!!! - toastmasters
Why it happened - it was an "on" week
Why it makes me happy - I like hanging with my club members. We got some planning done to increase membership....it's all good.
JollyJottings
Getting swing back
Drive on one....chip on one...hybrid on two....three wood on three....bunker shot on 4...chip on 5...chip on 6.....5 iron on 7.....3 wood on 8....chip on 11.....4 iron on 12....5 iron on 16....drive on 17...wedge on 17....drive on 18....9 iron on 18
Games setup for tomorrow
Call from stroke play club champ to play match on Thursday
E-mails with a buddy who had a great day
Not getting SKUNKED
Getting a few things done around the house
Toastmasters
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Monday, June 15, 2009
HappyUP!!! Day 870
HappyUP!!! - getting a call back from a recruit
Why it happened - I keep my network up in the mortgage business
Why it makes me happy - I still have more than a bit of influence in the mortgage business
here in the region. Whenever I talk with recruits, it reminds me of that.
HappyUP!!! - dentist appointment
Why it happened - they had a cancellation
Why it makes me happy - I got a call....on a Monday....when I was not playing golf....to come in... today. PERFECT! I had gotten behind in my trips to the dentist. This just worked out great. I also had a great time joking with the hygienist, "No....no.....I'm not giving you the information....I didn't give it at Gitmo and I am not doing it here."
HappyUP!!! - getting things done
Why it happened - I got on a roll
Why it makes me happy - three cars washed.....a dental appointment....an eye appointment....a trip to home depot....and a lot of watering. That's a pretty good day for me. Could I have done more? Oh yeah...way more....but it is more than I usually accomplish and I am calling that a HappyUP!!!
JollyJottings
Dentist had a cancellation
Fun with the staff at ophthalmologist's office
Skirt steak
Getting things done
Chatting with a friend on the phone
Another recruit
Getting a call from a recruit
Why it happened - I keep my network up in the mortgage business
Why it makes me happy - I still have more than a bit of influence in the mortgage business
here in the region. Whenever I talk with recruits, it reminds me of that.
HappyUP!!! - dentist appointment
Why it happened - they had a cancellation
Why it makes me happy - I got a call....on a Monday....when I was not playing golf....to come in... today. PERFECT! I had gotten behind in my trips to the dentist. This just worked out great. I also had a great time joking with the hygienist, "No....no.....I'm not giving you the information....I didn't give it at Gitmo and I am not doing it here."
HappyUP!!! - getting things done
Why it happened - I got on a roll
Why it makes me happy - three cars washed.....a dental appointment....an eye appointment....a trip to home depot....and a lot of watering. That's a pretty good day for me. Could I have done more? Oh yeah...way more....but it is more than I usually accomplish and I am calling that a HappyUP!!!
JollyJottings
Dentist had a cancellation
Fun with the staff at ophthalmologist's office
Skirt steak
Getting things done
Chatting with a friend on the phone
Another recruit
Getting a call from a recruit
QuoteUP!!! 12 - The Way
"This is my way. What is your way. THE way doesn't exist."
While the source of the above escapes me - it is one of the quotes that has stuck with me the longest over the years.
It also reminds me of another quote - that I have known longer, is more succinct, and is another all time favorite. It seems appropriate during these times
"Who died and made you God?"
While the source of the above escapes me - it is one of the quotes that has stuck with me the longest over the years.
It also reminds me of another quote - that I have known longer, is more succinct, and is another all time favorite. It seems appropriate during these times
"Who died and made you God?"
Sunday, June 14, 2009
HappyUP!!! Day 869
HappyUP!!! - two optical illusions
Why it happened - I hit two great shots
Why it makes me happy - not having had a hole in one, anytime that you hit a shot and it is right at the hole with what appears to be the right distance, there are some moments of happiness. You know you have hit a good shot....always a HappyUP!!!....but you have a happy anticipation of possibly seeing it fall in the cup.
HappyUP!!! - talking with a buddy
Why it happened - my buddy shot me a text
Why it makes me happy - haven't talked to this friend in a bit and we'll surely get together soon.
HappyUP!!! - last minute tasks
Why it happened - I got off the fanny
Why it makes me happy - it had to be pushing 8 pm when I cut the lawn, watered all of the vegetables, and went to the grocery store. These were all on tomorrow's calendar. I have a head start on knocking the "to do" list off tomorrow.
Why it happened - I hit two great shots
Why it makes me happy - not having had a hole in one, anytime that you hit a shot and it is right at the hole with what appears to be the right distance, there are some moments of happiness. You know you have hit a good shot....always a HappyUP!!!....but you have a happy anticipation of possibly seeing it fall in the cup.
HappyUP!!! - talking with a buddy
Why it happened - my buddy shot me a text
Why it makes me happy - haven't talked to this friend in a bit and we'll surely get together soon.
HappyUP!!! - last minute tasks
Why it happened - I got off the fanny
Why it makes me happy - it had to be pushing 8 pm when I cut the lawn, watered all of the vegetables, and went to the grocery store. These were all on tomorrow's calendar. I have a head start on knocking the "to do" list off tomorrow.
Saturday, June 13, 2009
HappyUP!!! Day 868
HappyUP!!! - brekko
Why it happened - late tee time
Why it makes me happy - I got to break bread with my adopted family. I'm usually golfing when they eat so this worked out great...getting caught up....and an invitation for a burger tomorrow
HappyUP!!! - my team partner today
Why it happened - we had a team match
Why it makes me happy - I played like a dog.....but my partner didn't. I lost my individual match but he won his and we won the team point
HappyUP!!! - helping my partner
Why it happened - it had to at some point?
Why it makes me happy - I had not helped my partner for the first 12 holes....that is a long time to carry a load. We were one up.....on his ball alone. I asked him if he was looking for some help. He said, "yeah." I promptly hit a great wedge shot within 2-3 feet of the pin and made a birdie.
JollyJottings
Brekko
Driving the ball
My team partner today
Wedge shot on 13
7 iron into 14
7 iron into 16
E-mailing with a buddy
Why it happened - late tee time
Why it makes me happy - I got to break bread with my adopted family. I'm usually golfing when they eat so this worked out great...getting caught up....and an invitation for a burger tomorrow
HappyUP!!! - my team partner today
Why it happened - we had a team match
Why it makes me happy - I played like a dog.....but my partner didn't. I lost my individual match but he won his and we won the team point
HappyUP!!! - helping my partner
Why it happened - it had to at some point?
Why it makes me happy - I had not helped my partner for the first 12 holes....that is a long time to carry a load. We were one up.....on his ball alone. I asked him if he was looking for some help. He said, "yeah." I promptly hit a great wedge shot within 2-3 feet of the pin and made a birdie.
JollyJottings
Brekko
Driving the ball
My team partner today
Wedge shot on 13
7 iron into 14
7 iron into 16
E-mailing with a buddy
Friday, June 12, 2009
HappyUP!!! Day 867
HappyUP!!! - my golf partner...."the gangsta"
Why it happened - he said he was the rapper
Why it makes me happy - I made a couple of comments regarding his "gangsta" status. I don't know if I have ever seen someone laugh so hard. Laughter is a HappyUP!!! when you do it or when the people around you do.
HappyUP!!! - a couple of outstanding birdies
Why it happened - a little bit of skill
Why it makes me happy - grip down a 4 iron from about 180 into the wind, over water and hit it 10 feet...then make the putt. HappyUP!!! When you cut a hybrid into the wind to a back pin position at nearly two bills and then make the putt, it makes you feel pretty good too.
HappyUP!!! - a solid round
Why it happened - I picked up some swing keys
Why it makes me happy - I had endured 15 straight rounds in the 80's. I snuck in a 79 yesterday, a 77 this morning, and then, from the Gold tees, a 73 this afternoon. Good golf will give you a lift.
HappyUP!!! - a bet with my golf buddy, Rickster
Why it happened - we had 6 holes to go and I decided to spice things up
Why it makes my happy - we usually just play for fun. With 6 to go and Rickster playing better than me, I thought we needed to play skins for a buck...no carryovers....no major damage. All of a sudden.....BOOM....I closed things out playing the last 6 in 2 under par. HappyUP!!!
JollyJottings
45 holes
Gangsta partner
Birdie from the sand
2 under for last 6 holes of morning round
3 birdies in afternoon round
4 iron on scorecard 16....twice....and a birdie
Team golf
Partner shooting 68
Cut hybrid into scorecard 17
7 iron into final hole
Dice game
A great hot dog
Muscle Milk
Why it happened - he said he was the rapper
Why it makes me happy - I made a couple of comments regarding his "gangsta" status. I don't know if I have ever seen someone laugh so hard. Laughter is a HappyUP!!! when you do it or when the people around you do.
HappyUP!!! - a couple of outstanding birdies
Why it happened - a little bit of skill
Why it makes me happy - grip down a 4 iron from about 180 into the wind, over water and hit it 10 feet...then make the putt. HappyUP!!! When you cut a hybrid into the wind to a back pin position at nearly two bills and then make the putt, it makes you feel pretty good too.
HappyUP!!! - a solid round
Why it happened - I picked up some swing keys
Why it makes me happy - I had endured 15 straight rounds in the 80's. I snuck in a 79 yesterday, a 77 this morning, and then, from the Gold tees, a 73 this afternoon. Good golf will give you a lift.
HappyUP!!! - a bet with my golf buddy, Rickster
Why it happened - we had 6 holes to go and I decided to spice things up
Why it makes my happy - we usually just play for fun. With 6 to go and Rickster playing better than me, I thought we needed to play skins for a buck...no carryovers....no major damage. All of a sudden.....BOOM....I closed things out playing the last 6 in 2 under par. HappyUP!!!
JollyJottings
45 holes
Gangsta partner
Birdie from the sand
2 under for last 6 holes of morning round
3 birdies in afternoon round
4 iron on scorecard 16....twice....and a birdie
Team golf
Partner shooting 68
Cut hybrid into scorecard 17
7 iron into final hole
Dice game
A great hot dog
Muscle Milk
Thursday, June 11, 2009
HappyUP!!! Day 866
HappyUP!!! - birdies
Why it happened - skills
Why it makes me happy - I played a perfect hole this morning....driver/hybrid/wedge to 4 feet and tapped in the putt. In the afternoon, I knocked a strong hybrid into the wind on one of our tougher holes...got it to 15 feet...made the putt....took me to one under (at the time) ...being under par...HappyUP!!!
HappyUP!!! - Lint remover
Why it happened - I grabbed dinner with a buddy
Why it makes me happy - I was give a one of a kind lint remover....a bellybutton lint remover! It cracked me up.
HappyUP!!! - Devon Energy...again
Why it happened - I bought it mid day in a down market yesterday
Why it makes me happy - in addition to the nice gain it made for me yesterday, it was up 4% today! BAM! Wow! It's always nice to be up a little cash.
JollyJottings
Lint remover
Dinner
A buck from the Boz
Accomplishing a couple of tasks between rounds while at golf course
Birdies on 2nd hole in afternoon and 10th in the morning
Sniffin at 2 under after three
Why it happened - skills
Why it makes me happy - I played a perfect hole this morning....driver/hybrid/wedge to 4 feet and tapped in the putt. In the afternoon, I knocked a strong hybrid into the wind on one of our tougher holes...got it to 15 feet...made the putt....took me to one under (at the time) ...being under par...HappyUP!!!
HappyUP!!! - Lint remover
Why it happened - I grabbed dinner with a buddy
Why it makes me happy - I was give a one of a kind lint remover....a bellybutton lint remover! It cracked me up.
HappyUP!!! - Devon Energy...again
Why it happened - I bought it mid day in a down market yesterday
Why it makes me happy - in addition to the nice gain it made for me yesterday, it was up 4% today! BAM! Wow! It's always nice to be up a little cash.
JollyJottings
Lint remover
Dinner
A buck from the Boz
Accomplishing a couple of tasks between rounds while at golf course
Birdies on 2nd hole in afternoon and 10th in the morning
Sniffin at 2 under after three
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
HappyUP!!! Day 865
HappyUP!!! - golf shots
Why it happened - I played 18 this morning
Why it makes me happy - I may not be scoring but I'll get there. In the meantime, getting up and down out of that buried lie in the trap was sweet.
HappyUP!!! - relieving the Boz of a couple of bucks
Why it happened - we played a cheap friendly game
Why it makes me happy - Boz suggested the game. I think it's good. It's not enough dough for either of us to get upset about but keeps us both in the game during summer golf.
HappyUP!!! - Devon Energy DVN
Why it happened - I picked up on this stock
Why it makes me happy - I bought it while the market was going down today for 63.09. It closed at 63.75. While it's not a profit until you book it, I wasn't expecting to be up on it right away. It gives me a little room to watch it and not lose any dough.
JollyJottings
63.09 to 63.75 Devon Energy DVN
Two days in a row Dow was down but I was up
UP and Down from buried lie in bunker
7 iron on 14
Birdie on 15
Putts on 3, 4, 5
Up and down on 9
Why it happened - I played 18 this morning
Why it makes me happy - I may not be scoring but I'll get there. In the meantime, getting up and down out of that buried lie in the trap was sweet.
HappyUP!!! - relieving the Boz of a couple of bucks
Why it happened - we played a cheap friendly game
Why it makes me happy - Boz suggested the game. I think it's good. It's not enough dough for either of us to get upset about but keeps us both in the game during summer golf.
HappyUP!!! - Devon Energy DVN
Why it happened - I picked up on this stock
Why it makes me happy - I bought it while the market was going down today for 63.09. It closed at 63.75. While it's not a profit until you book it, I wasn't expecting to be up on it right away. It gives me a little room to watch it and not lose any dough.
JollyJottings
63.09 to 63.75 Devon Energy DVN
Two days in a row Dow was down but I was up
UP and Down from buried lie in bunker
7 iron on 14
Birdie on 15
Putts on 3, 4, 5
Up and down on 9
Tuesday, June 09, 2009
HappyUP!!! Day 864
HappyUP!!! - helping a joint venture get formed
Why it happened - a real estate company needed it
Why it makes me happy - it's nice to have had a hand in the process in several places and use my area of expertise
HappyUP!!! - getting paid five bucks to watch the Lakers get beat
Why it happened - I made a bet
Why it makes me happy - I won't say I hate the Lakers......I just really don't care much about them at all. Actually, I just like winning the five bucks. OK...I do like to see them lose.
HappyUP!!! - running into a friend
Why it happened - why do run ins happen
Why it makes me happy - my friend wandered into a new job.....HappyUP!!!
HappyUP!!! - firming up plans
Why it happened - me and a buddy have been trying to get together
Why it makes me happy - we are on the calender to grab a bite
HappyUP!!! - golf shots
Why it happened - every once in awhile....
Why it makes me happy - I had a hybrid from 200 yards off a severe fad lie....that I knocked within 10 feet of the pin. I could drop a bag of balls and not hit one better. I also hit a 6 iron on a par three that came up about 3 feet short of an ace....I WILL get that hole in one yet!
JollyJottings
Joint Venture formed
Firming up plans
Lakers losing...and making a fiver for it
Hybrid on 14 in afternoon
6 iron on 13 in morning
Running into a friend
Why it happened - a real estate company needed it
Why it makes me happy - it's nice to have had a hand in the process in several places and use my area of expertise
HappyUP!!! - getting paid five bucks to watch the Lakers get beat
Why it happened - I made a bet
Why it makes me happy - I won't say I hate the Lakers......I just really don't care much about them at all. Actually, I just like winning the five bucks. OK...I do like to see them lose.
HappyUP!!! - running into a friend
Why it happened - why do run ins happen
Why it makes me happy - my friend wandered into a new job.....HappyUP!!!
HappyUP!!! - firming up plans
Why it happened - me and a buddy have been trying to get together
Why it makes me happy - we are on the calender to grab a bite
HappyUP!!! - golf shots
Why it happened - every once in awhile....
Why it makes me happy - I had a hybrid from 200 yards off a severe fad lie....that I knocked within 10 feet of the pin. I could drop a bag of balls and not hit one better. I also hit a 6 iron on a par three that came up about 3 feet short of an ace....I WILL get that hole in one yet!
JollyJottings
Joint Venture formed
Firming up plans
Lakers losing...and making a fiver for it
Hybrid on 14 in afternoon
6 iron on 13 in morning
Running into a friend
Monday, June 08, 2009
HappyUP!!! Day 863
HappyUP!!! - early tee time tomorrow
Why it happened - my golf partners needed to play early
Why it makes me happy - it's a good thing they did. The course was all tied up and it was the only time we could have played. Such luck!
HappyUP!!! - helping a Facebook newbie
Why it happened - my buddy needed help
Why it makes me happy - whenever I know how to do something and someone else doesn't, I always like making life a little easier for them.
HappyUP!!! - blog posts
Why it happened - I had some time today
Why it makes me happy - I had uncovered a few gems recently. Glad I got around to sharing them today
HappyUP!!! - information
Why it happened - I pay attention
Why it makes me happy - I got some useful information and tips today....that I will use.
JollyJottings
Tee time tomorrow
Helping a Facebook neophyte
Breakfast
Getting things done
Getting some info
Why it happened - my golf partners needed to play early
Why it makes me happy - it's a good thing they did. The course was all tied up and it was the only time we could have played. Such luck!
HappyUP!!! - helping a Facebook newbie
Why it happened - my buddy needed help
Why it makes me happy - whenever I know how to do something and someone else doesn't, I always like making life a little easier for them.
HappyUP!!! - blog posts
Why it happened - I had some time today
Why it makes me happy - I had uncovered a few gems recently. Glad I got around to sharing them today
HappyUP!!! - information
Why it happened - I pay attention
Why it makes me happy - I got some useful information and tips today....that I will use.
JollyJottings
Tee time tomorrow
Helping a Facebook neophyte
Breakfast
Getting things done
Getting some info
Two Wolves
One evening an old Cherokee told his grandson about a battle that goes on inside people. He said, "My son, the battle is between two wolves inside us all. One is Evil. It is anger, envy, jealousy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority and ego."
The other is Good. It is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, huility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion, and faith."
The grandson thought about it for a minute and then asked his grandfather, "Which wolf wins?"
The old Cherokee simply replied, "The one you feed."
I lifted the anonymous story above - from the book, Positivity by Barbara Frederickson. Barb is at the forefront of the Positive Psychology Movement.
This very blog - is a part of that movement.
Nothing speaks as clearly or as simply - to what positive psychology is all about as the story above.
Remember - if you want, you can change. Any change is made in an instant. There may be a sequence of events leading up to the change BUT there is always a moment when the change is made.
A possible change? - take the food dish totally away from the one wolf....and give it to the other one. Mentally picture a dark ravenous wolf and a kind, white one. Rip the dish away from the dark one....hear him snarl, feel him nip at your hand....
....take that bowl away? - and don't put it back next time you hear him snarl....and he will come begging to be fed. If you give in and supply him with food, you didn't complete the change.
You only have one food dish - which wolf is it sitting in front of right now?
A Whack to the Side of the Head
I like to make people think - and sometimes it means giving people a little shock.
I had to change dentists a few years back - my initial visit included filling out a new patient questionnaire. One of the questions was...
"What is the most important factor in choosing a new dentist?" - and I answered, "Hot Chicks."
It really wasn't a joke - c'mon, I'm a guy. While I can't speak for all guys, I am going to stick my neck out and say that the prospect of having an attractive woman jamming her fingers down her throat is a more desirable thing to happen than some guy with hairy fingers.
When the dentist saw the survey - he cracked up. C'mon...do you think people really use you opinions to change things very often? My mission was accomplished...I brightened someone's day. I also planted a seed in my dentist's head that his hiring practices were noticed and appreciated.
The hygienist/assistant was not nearly as amused - and she let me know it.
I asked - "what kind of answer should I have put down?"
She replied - "how about that the office is clean and the staff is professional?"
I then laid it down - "uh.....excuse me....does it look like I live in a third world country? Those things are givens.....the ticket into the stadium. If you want to land me as a customer, you need to do more than get me into the ballpark, you have to find me a good seat."
I think she learned something that day - but the flossing I received seemed to have been a bit deeper than what I was accustomed.
Moral of the story - make your feelings known. Don't leave it to others and assuming they will figure it out. Have little concern for what people will think. If you let others know what you want, you will have a much better chance of receiving it.
I had to change dentists a few years back - my initial visit included filling out a new patient questionnaire. One of the questions was...
"What is the most important factor in choosing a new dentist?" - and I answered, "Hot Chicks."
It really wasn't a joke - c'mon, I'm a guy. While I can't speak for all guys, I am going to stick my neck out and say that the prospect of having an attractive woman jamming her fingers down her throat is a more desirable thing to happen than some guy with hairy fingers.
When the dentist saw the survey - he cracked up. C'mon...do you think people really use you opinions to change things very often? My mission was accomplished...I brightened someone's day. I also planted a seed in my dentist's head that his hiring practices were noticed and appreciated.
The hygienist/assistant was not nearly as amused - and she let me know it.
I asked - "what kind of answer should I have put down?"
She replied - "how about that the office is clean and the staff is professional?"
I then laid it down - "uh.....excuse me....does it look like I live in a third world country? Those things are givens.....the ticket into the stadium. If you want to land me as a customer, you need to do more than get me into the ballpark, you have to find me a good seat."
I think she learned something that day - but the flossing I received seemed to have been a bit deeper than what I was accustomed.
Moral of the story - make your feelings known. Don't leave it to others and assuming they will figure it out. Have little concern for what people will think. If you let others know what you want, you will have a much better chance of receiving it.
Sunday, June 07, 2009
HappyUP!!! Day 862
HappyUP!!! - club championship
Why it happened - it's an annual event
Why it makes me happy - it really is super getting to know all of the members at the club and developing new friendships....even if it was a tough weekend for me personally
HappyUP!!! - playing with a new guy
Why it happened - see above
Why it makes me happy - this guy actually played fullback in the Super Bowl. How many days do you play golf with a starting Super Bowl fullback?
HappyUP!!! - keen wedge play
Why it happened - I have a little bit of game with that club
Why it makes me happy - it's all about turning 3 shots into 2. When I got up and down with a nifty little pitch on 9, HappyUP!!! When I threw a bunker shot about 25 yards and have it bite there and spin toward the pin, nearly going in, big HappyUP!!!
HappyUP!!! - weight
Why it happened - I weigh on Sundays
Why it makes me happy - my eating has not been the greatest the last two weeks. Yet, my weight has held pretty constant. HappyUP!!
JollyJottings
6 iron on two
Hybrid on three
Wedge on three....four....six...ten...13...18
Drive on 3....5...6...8...9...11...14....16......18
8 iron on 11
Bunker shot on 12
Pitch on 9
Great break on 10
Bunker shot on 5
Weight
Why it happened - it's an annual event
Why it makes me happy - it really is super getting to know all of the members at the club and developing new friendships....even if it was a tough weekend for me personally
HappyUP!!! - playing with a new guy
Why it happened - see above
Why it makes me happy - this guy actually played fullback in the Super Bowl. How many days do you play golf with a starting Super Bowl fullback?
HappyUP!!! - keen wedge play
Why it happened - I have a little bit of game with that club
Why it makes me happy - it's all about turning 3 shots into 2. When I got up and down with a nifty little pitch on 9, HappyUP!!! When I threw a bunker shot about 25 yards and have it bite there and spin toward the pin, nearly going in, big HappyUP!!!
HappyUP!!! - weight
Why it happened - I weigh on Sundays
Why it makes me happy - my eating has not been the greatest the last two weeks. Yet, my weight has held pretty constant. HappyUP!!
JollyJottings
6 iron on two
Hybrid on three
Wedge on three....four....six...ten...13...18
Drive on 3....5...6...8...9...11...14....16......18
8 iron on 11
Bunker shot on 12
Pitch on 9
Great break on 10
Bunker shot on 5
Weight
Saturday, June 06, 2009
HappyUP!!! Day 861
HappyUP!!! - incredible pitch shots
Why it happened - I'm "gettin it"
Why it makes me happy - I can't remember the famous golfer who said, "the true joy of golf is turning three shots into two," but he knew what he was talking about. I hit a few amazing ones today.
HappyUP!!! - club championship
Why it happened - it's an annual thing
Why it makes me happy - I played poorly but it's great when you get to see all the guys at one time as well as play with some guys you normally don't play with. Relationships are furthered. It's what a club is all about.
HappyUP!!! - homemade cookies
Why it happened - my buddy whipped them up
Why it makes me happy - c'mon....who doesn't love homemade, delicious chocolate chip cookies. Do I really need to explain it?
JollyJottings
Homemade cookies
Club championship
Two birdies
Some incredible pitch shots
E-mail from a friend
Meeting the new owners of the golf course
Call from my bro....golf balls are in
Why it happened - I'm "gettin it"
Why it makes me happy - I can't remember the famous golfer who said, "the true joy of golf is turning three shots into two," but he knew what he was talking about. I hit a few amazing ones today.
HappyUP!!! - club championship
Why it happened - it's an annual thing
Why it makes me happy - I played poorly but it's great when you get to see all the guys at one time as well as play with some guys you normally don't play with. Relationships are furthered. It's what a club is all about.
HappyUP!!! - homemade cookies
Why it happened - my buddy whipped them up
Why it makes me happy - c'mon....who doesn't love homemade, delicious chocolate chip cookies. Do I really need to explain it?
JollyJottings
Homemade cookies
Club championship
Two birdies
Some incredible pitch shots
E-mail from a friend
Meeting the new owners of the golf course
Call from my bro....golf balls are in
Friday, June 05, 2009
HappyUP!!! Day 860
HappyUP!!! - blind hybrid into the wind
Why it happened - I hit a great shot
Why it makes me happy - we were on the second hole....into the wind...shot was kind of blind....I really didn't know what club to hit so I said, "I'll take one more...if it's long, it's long." I gave it a spank and the Boz said, "that's probably going to work." I got up to the green and didn't see it on the back of the green. I even said it must have been long....until we could get a view of the front of the green...where the pin was....and where the ball was. HappyUP!!!
HappyUP!!! - lunch with my buddy
Why it happened - my buddy called me
Why it makes me happy - we had great conversation....and my buddy bought!
HappyUP!!! - birdie on the last hole
Why it happened - I got lucky...and hit a couple of good shots
Why it makes me happy - that hole has cost me a lot of money lately......it didn't win me any today because we were playing for fun. Still, it was the first time I had birdied it in forever so I got a little satisfaction.
JollyJottings
Lunch
Hitting balls early
Figuring out a grip flaw
Birdie on the last hole
Talking with a buddy from way back
Why it happened - I hit a great shot
Why it makes me happy - we were on the second hole....into the wind...shot was kind of blind....I really didn't know what club to hit so I said, "I'll take one more...if it's long, it's long." I gave it a spank and the Boz said, "that's probably going to work." I got up to the green and didn't see it on the back of the green. I even said it must have been long....until we could get a view of the front of the green...where the pin was....and where the ball was. HappyUP!!!
HappyUP!!! - lunch with my buddy
Why it happened - my buddy called me
Why it makes me happy - we had great conversation....and my buddy bought!
HappyUP!!! - birdie on the last hole
Why it happened - I got lucky...and hit a couple of good shots
Why it makes me happy - that hole has cost me a lot of money lately......it didn't win me any today because we were playing for fun. Still, it was the first time I had birdied it in forever so I got a little satisfaction.
JollyJottings
Lunch
Hitting balls early
Figuring out a grip flaw
Birdie on the last hole
Talking with a buddy from way back
Thursday, June 04, 2009
HappyUP!!! Day 859
HappyUP!!! - holing out a bunker shot
Why it happened - hey....I have a few skills...it was a nice shot
Why it makes me happy - I made a birdie on RF right after he dumped two birdies on me. I rf'd RF. I needed to stop the bleeding.
HappyUP!!! - turning on the nitrous
Why it happened - my back was too the wall
Why it makes me happy - I have been playing some inconsistent golf the last couple of weeks. Today was dodgy as well. With four holes to go, I had to kick in the nitrous oxide....and I did. Just because I want to doesn't mean that it is going to happen. I hit some quality shots coming down the stretch. I'm still happy about that....gives hope for tomorrow (even if I did spoil it all by three jacking the last green).
HappyUP!!! - text and e-mails from friends
Why it happened - I keep in touch
Why it makes me happy - I got some good messages with lots of good news.
HappyUP!!! - visit from a friend
Why it happened - my friend is being challenged
Why it makes me happy - it's good to be able to be there for someone
JollyJottings
Text from a friend
RFer bought me lunch
Holing out a bunker shot
Turning on the Nitrus
Visit from my friend
E-mail from another friend
Why it happened - hey....I have a few skills...it was a nice shot
Why it makes me happy - I made a birdie on RF right after he dumped two birdies on me. I rf'd RF. I needed to stop the bleeding.
HappyUP!!! - turning on the nitrous
Why it happened - my back was too the wall
Why it makes me happy - I have been playing some inconsistent golf the last couple of weeks. Today was dodgy as well. With four holes to go, I had to kick in the nitrous oxide....and I did. Just because I want to doesn't mean that it is going to happen. I hit some quality shots coming down the stretch. I'm still happy about that....gives hope for tomorrow (even if I did spoil it all by three jacking the last green).
HappyUP!!! - text and e-mails from friends
Why it happened - I keep in touch
Why it makes me happy - I got some good messages with lots of good news.
HappyUP!!! - visit from a friend
Why it happened - my friend is being challenged
Why it makes me happy - it's good to be able to be there for someone
JollyJottings
Text from a friend
RFer bought me lunch
Holing out a bunker shot
Turning on the Nitrus
Visit from my friend
E-mail from another friend
Wednesday, June 03, 2009
HappyUP!!! Day 858
HappyUP!!! - chutt in on next to last hole of afternoon round
Why it happened - I hit the perfect shot
Why it makes me happy - it was a very unlikely shot that went in for birdie. It took the putter out of the Laff's hands when he was trying to make par. At that point, he was getting creamed and I was happy (a happiness that was short lived after 18....but it was a HappyUP!!! then)
HappyUP!!! - lightning
Why it happened - who knows...it was weird
Why it makes me happy - we got the biggest lightning storm that I have ever seen tonight. Think that was exaggeration? My brother called to ask if I was watching. He said he had never seen anything like it. Nope...I didn't prompt him. It was fireworks!
HappyUP!!! - bunker shots
Why it happened - I am ok out of bunkers
Why it makes me happy - I hit a few bad to mediocre ones...not big confidence boosters...in the morning round. I hit two long ones on the back 9 in the afternoon that would have been good by pro standards.
JollyJottings
Chutting in for birdie
Hitting the final green with the big dough on the line
Up and down for par on 16 and 17
Sand saves on 16 in round one and 15 in round 2
Deciding on the club championship
Why it happened - I hit the perfect shot
Why it makes me happy - it was a very unlikely shot that went in for birdie. It took the putter out of the Laff's hands when he was trying to make par. At that point, he was getting creamed and I was happy (a happiness that was short lived after 18....but it was a HappyUP!!! then)
HappyUP!!! - lightning
Why it happened - who knows...it was weird
Why it makes me happy - we got the biggest lightning storm that I have ever seen tonight. Think that was exaggeration? My brother called to ask if I was watching. He said he had never seen anything like it. Nope...I didn't prompt him. It was fireworks!
HappyUP!!! - bunker shots
Why it happened - I am ok out of bunkers
Why it makes me happy - I hit a few bad to mediocre ones...not big confidence boosters...in the morning round. I hit two long ones on the back 9 in the afternoon that would have been good by pro standards.
JollyJottings
Chutting in for birdie
Hitting the final green with the big dough on the line
Up and down for par on 16 and 17
Sand saves on 16 in round one and 15 in round 2
Deciding on the club championship
Tuesday, June 02, 2009
HappyUP!!! Day 857
HappyUP!!! - speech
Why it happened - my turn at Toastmasters
Why it makes me happy - it was icebreaker time again. I had to make it fresh...again...for the umpteenth time....and I did.
HappyUP!!! - massage
Why it happened - I have had a tight shoulder
Why it makes me happy - because it made me ask the question that needs to be asked, "WHY don't I get this on the regular schedule?" It was nice...really nice.
HappyUP!!! - practice session
Why it happened - it's time to grind
Why it makes me happy - my swing is in pretty good shape with the Club Championship coming up this weekend. My confidence isn't quite there but, hey, that is what tomorrow is for.
HappyUP!!! -barbacoa
Why it happened - I have a Hispanic friend
Why it makes me happy - I love pot roast....really do. This is Mexican Pot Roast...and it was tremendous. I got a nice delivery on the doorstep this morning.....and delivered to my stomach tonight.
Speech
Toastmasters
Massage
Range session
Putting
New chipping stance
Practicing with Laff
Good game lined up for tomorrow
Why it happened - my turn at Toastmasters
Why it makes me happy - it was icebreaker time again. I had to make it fresh...again...for the umpteenth time....and I did.
HappyUP!!! - massage
Why it happened - I have had a tight shoulder
Why it makes me happy - because it made me ask the question that needs to be asked, "WHY don't I get this on the regular schedule?" It was nice...really nice.
HappyUP!!! - practice session
Why it happened - it's time to grind
Why it makes me happy - my swing is in pretty good shape with the Club Championship coming up this weekend. My confidence isn't quite there but, hey, that is what tomorrow is for.
HappyUP!!! -barbacoa
Why it happened - I have a Hispanic friend
Why it makes me happy - I love pot roast....really do. This is Mexican Pot Roast...and it was tremendous. I got a nice delivery on the doorstep this morning.....and delivered to my stomach tonight.
Speech
Toastmasters
Massage
Range session
Putting
New chipping stance
Practicing with Laff
Good game lined up for tomorrow
Monday, June 01, 2009
HappyUP!!! Day 856
HappyUP!!! - great sleep
Why it happened - who knows
Why it makes me happy - I am a pretty good sleeper. There are some nights it is just better than others. Today was it!
HappyUP!!! - a quarter short
Why it happened - I grabbed the wrong change
Why it makes me happy - when I go get my morning coffee, I grab the right change from my change jar for it. Today, I blew it. The first person at my coffee place said, "bring it in tomorrow." The other person said, "don't worry about it at all." I'll get them that quarter tomorrow....but it was just a nice offer. It made me feel good. HappyUP!!!
HappyUP!!! - stock market
Why it happened - who knows
Why it makes me happy - I moved some of the portfolio around on Friday....and added in some funds.....just in time to catch a 200 point rally. HappyUP!!! No...no great prognosticator or stock picker am I....there may be losses in the future. You just have to notice the days where you make some good moves.
JollyJottings
Great sleep
Vegetables
Breakfast
Speaking tomorrow
Stock Market
Messages from friends
Why it happened - who knows
Why it makes me happy - I am a pretty good sleeper. There are some nights it is just better than others. Today was it!
HappyUP!!! - a quarter short
Why it happened - I grabbed the wrong change
Why it makes me happy - when I go get my morning coffee, I grab the right change from my change jar for it. Today, I blew it. The first person at my coffee place said, "bring it in tomorrow." The other person said, "don't worry about it at all." I'll get them that quarter tomorrow....but it was just a nice offer. It made me feel good. HappyUP!!!
HappyUP!!! - stock market
Why it happened - who knows
Why it makes me happy - I moved some of the portfolio around on Friday....and added in some funds.....just in time to catch a 200 point rally. HappyUP!!! No...no great prognosticator or stock picker am I....there may be losses in the future. You just have to notice the days where you make some good moves.
JollyJottings
Great sleep
Vegetables
Breakfast
Speaking tomorrow
Stock Market
Messages from friends
Married with Kids?...You Have Been There
The only way to pull off a Sunday afternoon quickie with their 8 year old in the apartment was to send him out on the balcony with a Popsicle and tell him to report on all the neighborhood activities.
He began his commentary as his parents put their plan into operation: "There's a car being towed from the parking lot", he shouted.
A few moments passed... "An ambulance just drove by!”
A few moments later, "Looks like the Anderson's have company!" he shouted.
"Matt's riding a new bike..."
A few moments later, 'Looks like the Sanders are moving!"
A few more moments, "The Coopers are having sex!!"
Startled, his Mother and Dad shot up in bed! Dad cautiously called out,
"How do you know they are having sex?"
"…‘cause Jimmy Cooper is standing on his balcony with a Popsicle, too!”
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