HappyUP!!! Day 1120

HappyUP!!! - 6 iron into 16

Why it happened - I nutted up

Why it makes me happy - I have talked about this before. When playing golf, you hopefully hit some good shots. The ball gets close...you make some birdies. These are nice, solid shots. Every so often, and the great Ben Hogan talked about how rare they were, you hit an absolutely pure one. 172....into a bit of a breeze....hadn't been playing well....then......BOOM! It makes your day. It's a hope thing.

HappyUP!!! - hole 6

Why it happened - we were in a tournament

Why it makes me happy - we usually play the "gold" tees. Today was a tournament so we "moved up" to the blues. This time of year, I'm not hitting many par 5's in two from the golds. Today, I had a shot at it. I took it and screamed the ball through the green. Hey, for me, that is a HappyUP!!! of it's own. Now, I had a very delicate little short bunker shot......popped it out....made the 4 footer for birdie......and contributed to the team. 4 good shots.

HappyUP!!! - a buddy popped by

Why it happened - I have some great friends

Why it makes me happy - we just had the greatest time chatting.....with a little bit of ice cream to boot. Niiiiiizzzzze.

JollyJottings

6 iron into 16

Wedge into 10

Sand shot on 6

Seeing a buddy

My partner's play

Call from a friend

A buddy popping by

HappyUP!!! Day 1119

HappyUP!!! - a solid round of golf

Why it happened - a lil less thinkin and a bit more swingin

Why it makes me happy - this was a bit of a breakthrough....I have gotten too analytical with my swing....sometimes, you just need to flow

HappyUP!!! - a profitable round of golf

Why it happened - see above

Why it makes me happy - I clipped my buddy for some big dough today. I don't necessarily like big days one way or the other....but I liked this one because, with all of the rounds of golf we have enjoyed together, this brings us back to pretty much even in the monetary exchange. Lots of fun....lots of pressure.....and, at the end of all those times, nobody loses

HappyUP!!! - helping out a friend

Why it happened - my friend needed a truck

Why it makes me happy - I'm glad that I am in the position to help out

JollyJottings

Helping out a friend

Back to back birdies

A solid round of golf

A profitable round of golf

An overcast, yet pleasant day

Good information on bundling my communications

HappyUP!!! Day 1118

HappyUP!!! - chipping and pitching

Why it happened - maybe practice is helping

Why it makes me happy - I played like crap today....but I had some very solid "up and downs" today......including a chip in on 15 that I wasn't even sure I could get close. There were at least two other pitches that one is rarely going to get close.

HappyUP!!! - getting out of dodge for $10

Why it happened - I pressed on 18

Why it makes me happy - the driver fell apart today...which happens all too frequently.....but I got off cheap. Nobody likes to lose but, sometimes, a loss is a win

<--------"Hey....what about me? I got some special treats today from my buddy....don't I get to say HappyUP!!!"

HappyUP!!! - playing with an outstanding player

Why it happened - my buddy set it up

Why it makes me happy - Jeff is a great amateur. I have known of him....just never met him or played with him. If I am not mistaken, he toured the back 9 in 3 under......and made it look easy.

JollyJottings

Saving a bogey on 1

Great chip on 5

Great chip on 7

Fantastic chip in on 15

Outrageous 2 putt on 16

Getting out of dodge for only $10

Getting to play with a great player

Stogie's presents

HappyUP!!! Day 1117

HappyUP!!! - winning some cash

Why it happened - I played the last 7 holes even par

Why it makes me happy - it's been a rough February...good to get on the winning end

HappyUP!!! - some quality irons

Why it happened - I have some skills

Why it makes me happy - knocked a 6 iron out of the bunker on 1 to 8 ft, an 8 iron on 9 to 4 ft, and a 6 iron to 5 ft on 12. Yeah....I only made one of the putts but, you keep hitting the shots and the putts will fall

HappyUP!!! - great exchange with my friend

Why it happened - my friend and I stay in touch

Why it makes me happy - it's nice to have special friends

JollyJottings

6 iron into 16

6 iron out of the bunker on 1

8 iron to 4 feet on 9

6 iron to 5 feet on 12

Up and down on 17

Great weather

Playing with Bob-O

Winning some cash

Coffee

HappyUP!!! Day 1116

HappyUP!!! - Help out on the range

Why it happened - I snuck in a few balls

Why it makes me happy - my buddy came by...gave me a little posture help....same thing I was told during a lesson long ago....and then I started striping the driver. Always sneak back into those bad habits. Lots of promise with the driver

HappyUP!!! - call from an old buddy

Why it happend - I was looked up and tracked down

Why it makes me happy - spent some considerable time earlier with this person. It will be good to hook up again and play some golf

HappyUP!!! - Toastmasters

Why it happened - it's Tuesday

Why it makes me happy - we had two great speeches today. Bob really stood out and cracked me up. You wouldn't suspect it but that is one funny dude!

HappyUP!!! -

JollyJottings

Toastmasters

Help out on the range

Call from Sully

Catching a few minutes of some good blues

Fun texting with my bud

HappyUP!!! Day 1115

HappyUP!!! - flop shot on 18

Why it happened - I put myself in a tough spot

Why it makes me happy - not saying the shot was impossible....but it was up there on the difficulty rating.....took the club back...slid it under with some spin.....ball came down next to the hole.....stuck like gum and came to rest on the lip of the cup. Darn near holed it out.....saved me a few bucks!

HappyUP!!! - one putting the last three holes

Why it happened - twice, I just saw the line and the greens were smooth

Why it makes me happy - ball striking got a touch squirrely coming down the line. If I didn't make some putts, it would have been disaster

HappyUP!!! - birdie...birdie

Why it happened - some good shots and great putts

Why it makes me happy - birdie...birdie will always put you up on your opponents.

HappyUP!!! - text/e-mails

Why it happened - I have a good buddy

Why it makes me happy - my buddy was just letting me know I was appreciated

JollyJottings

Making some putts

INSANELY good flop shot on 18

Phone conversation with a buddy on the road

Great text/e-mails from friend

HappyUP!!! Day 1114

HappyUP!!! - Fantasy Golf

Why it happened - dumb lucked this week

Why it makes me happy - this is my first year of this stupid game. Half the time I forget to set my lineup.......BUT.....I am thinking that my four man roster claimed 4 out of the 5 top spots!!! Hard to think anyone will have a week better than that this year. This should VAULT me off the bottom firmly into the mediocre!

HappyUP!!! - ski trip Tuesday?

Why it happened - a buddy stopped by

Why it makes me happy - he's got the buggy....and the free passes.....haven't skiied in forever....don't know if it is going to happen....probably kill myself...but...what the hell. Anyway, it was good to see my friend whether or not we ski

HappyUP!!! - gorgeous day on golf course

Why it happened - it's why we play

Why it makes me happy - yeah...I had to pay today.....effer made a birdie on last hole.....gotta pay when that happens. Good buddies...gorgeous weather.....course/greens in great shape....greens in really great shape

JollyJottings

Fantasy Golf

Seeing my buddy

Possible ski trip on Tuesday

HappyUP!!! Day 1113

HappyUP!!! - a stunning morning

Why it happened - it's weather....and I was on the golf course

Why it makes me happy - we've had our share of rain....cloudy days.....and a little bit of cold. This morning just exploded in vast sunshine and warmth. The quick change makes one notice, feel, and appreciate the beautiful surroundings

HappyUP!!! - bunker shot on 10

Why it happened - I've got a couple of skills

Why it makes me happy - I almost holed that shot.....left it hanging on the lip.....and, while not the most difficult sand shot, it wasn't the easiest by any stretch

HappyUP!!! - top down

Why it happened - see beautiful morning....the afternoon got even better

Why it makes me happy - I just love the convertible on a perfect convertible day. Wind and warmth touching upon the skin.

JollyJottings

30 Quetions

Playing with Wah and Manz

A STUNNING morning

Great drive/wedge on one

Vc mail from my buddy

HappyUP!!! Day 1112

HappyUP!!! - a great golf match

Why it happened - we decided to play

Why it makes me happy - it was just going to be my golf partner and I. Then, we found two other good players on the range. We decided to go out and do a team game. After 18 hard fought holes, we ended up dead even. You can't beat that competition

HappyUP!!! - making someone's day

Why it happened - I took a second

Why it makes me happy - it really doesn't take much to lift another person's spirit.....YOU need that reminder....I need that reminder....we could all do more

HappyUP!!! - phone call from my buddy

Why it happened - my buddy was thinking of me

Why it makes me happy - it was great to get a chance to chat last night....absolutely great.

JollyJottings

Making someone's day

A great golf match

Opening ceremonies

Lovely weather

HappyUP!!! Day 1111

HappyUP!!! - 6 iron into 18

Why it happened - who knows

Why it makes me happy - this shot was as pure as pure gets. AK's ball was next to mine. He had just hit. Before seeing where it was going, he listened to the sound and said, "how good did you hit that..."...it wasn't a question. A golfer can go many rounds without hitting "the pure" shot. This one ended up 3 feet from the hole from 173 yards......and a birdie.....which saved me a little capital.

HappyUP!!! - 9th tee

Why it happened - it's golf

Why it makes me happy - there are many reasons to play golf. AK made a comment about going to the gym and I said, "you go to the gym." He responded, "yeah, I like to work out.....and check out some butts." I then said, "you know, guys don't like it when you do that to them at the gym." It may have been a "had to be there" moment.......but everyone was in stitches including self. Good times...HappyUP!!!

HappyUP!!! - E-Waste

Why it happened - I got in touch with the city

Why it makes me happy - OK....a couple of misc entities were supposed to take my e-waste as a donation....but they didn't show to pick it up. So....there it sits on my front porch. I make one e-mail to my city's waste department.......BAM....they'll pick it up on Tuesday. How cool is that? Heck...I might get ambitious over the weekend to see if I can find more. Huh? Did I just say "I might get ambitious"? Wow....E-Waste is exciting!

JollyJottings

Early morning walk

Golf with some great guys/players

6 iron into 18

Playing last 5 holes 2 under par

6 iron into 9

8 iron into 1

Firming up some plans for March

Setting up e-waste pickup

HappyUP!!! Day 1110

HappyUP!!! - BASIC pizza

Why it happened - I was hungry

Why it makes me happy - a lot of people have been saying this pizza is pretty good. I hadn't really ever tried it. I walked down....delicious!

HappyUP!!! - NOT having to use the jumper cables

Why it happened - my buddy's car started

Why it makes me happy - hey....I'll hook up the jumpers to help anyone. I was having coffee with my bud who told me he was having alternator problems and I might need to give him a jump. No big deal....that is never an inconvenience to help someone. When we went out, his car started. As stated, I'd do the jump thing all day long. Yet, do you really want to be getting dirty under the hood in the fog and cold? No...you don't....HappyUP!!!

HappyUP!!! - a solid front 9

Why it happened - who knows

Why it makes me happy - our course is playing LOOOOOONG from the gold tees right now. I hit 7 out of 9 greens. The two I missed?....I just missed. The golf game is not looking too bad for February (though we won't talk about the back 9)

HappyUP!!! - golfing just to golf today

Why it happened - none of the bandits were playing today

Why it makes me happy - see that good front 9 above...I would have been way up after 9. If any of my "bandit buddies" had been with me, they would have pressed the wagers on back 9.........and just kicked my hiney! HappyUP!!! to a day of just slapping it around.

HappyUP!!! - doing a favor

Why it happened - I went out of my way

Why it makes me happy - sure, I got a text "thank you,"....which was appropriate and polite....but, at the end of the day, we don't do things for other people. We do them for ourselves. My buddy could have never told me, "thank you," and I still would have been fine because I know I went out of my way to help someone else. It's a good thing to do.

HappyUP!!! - good news from a friend

Why it happened - my friend had to make some tough calls

Why it makes me happy - I like to hear when my friends get to a better place

JollyJottings

Walking the course

A solid front 9

Lovely day

Seeing Seth

Doing a favor for a friend

Top down

Getting through the commute

Not having to get out jumper cables for my buddy

HappyUP!!! Day 1109

HappyUP!!! - chat with former co-worker

Why it happened - she needed some advice

Why it makes me happy - hey, whenever comes to me for an opinion or insight, it is a great compliment. I worked with this person for a long time. We had a great conversation.

HappyUP!!! - BASIC

Why it happened - it was Tuesday night jam

Why it makes me happy - I caught some good blues going on....ran across some people I knew including one of my friend's mom. I hadn't seen her in FOREVER and it was good to see her in excellent health

HappyUP!!! - IM conversation

Why it happened - my buddy and I had some time

Why it makes me happy - a lot of IM is just for fun.....and we had some great, side-splitting laughter.....but covered some important topics too. Very enriching

HappyUP!!! Day 1108

HappyUP!!! - Blood Pressure

Why it happened - I had a portion of my physical done

Why it makes me happy - 100/78 is pretty darn good for a guy my age. It's always a relief to know this is in check. I really don't ever want to get on that meds bandwagon.....you take BP medication.....but then that makes something else not work right...so you take something for that......etc. No thank you

HappyUP!!! -fun trip to the blood bank

Why it happened - I give blood

Why it makes me happy - my doc has recommended I only do this twice a year...which was a bit of a bummer because I like the feeling of giving blood and helping someone else out. Plus, excellent treats in the post-giving area. Love treats!

HappyUP!!! -hearing that my friend kept Wally

Why it happened - I sent her an e-mail

Why it makes me happy - my friend rescued Wally right after he was born when he was dumped at a Walmart. She nursed him to adoption size. Last I heard, she was taking him down to the shelter. She told me yesterday that she is keeping the adorable little black kitten.

JollyJottings

BP 100/78

First part of physical was fine

Fun trip to the Blood Bank

Running across a buddy

Reconnecting with a guitar buddy

Hearing that my friend kept Wally

HappyUP!!! Day 1107

HappyUP!!! - pre-game bet

Why it happened - my buddy needed to bet

Why it makes me happy - he called me....gave me the Saints and 4.5....I wasn't even going to have a bet on the game. Winner!

HappyUP!!! - closest to the pin

Why it happened - I hit a decent shot

Why it makes me happy - it made me $67.50.....HappyUP!!! on a day when the ball didn't go that well on the links

HappyUP!!! - bunker shot on final hole

Why it happened - I have a degree of skill

Why it makes me happy - I hit a terrible iron shot leaving me a long bunker shot that I HAD to get up and down. I clipped it perfectly to within 4 feet. It was a great shot under the circumstances. Oh, sure, my putt hit a bump and knocked it off line for a costly miss....not much you can do about that. I hit the shots I needed to when I needed to.

HappyUP!!! - Saints SuperBowl Win

Why it happened - they took some chances

Why it makes me happy - honestly, I had no allegiances either way. When Peyton Manning's own dad, ex-Saints QB Danny Manning, was mixed...why can't I be? In the end, New Orleans has gone through a lot...Indianapolis has won before.....so I think you had to feel good for the Saints.

JollyJottings

Bunker shot on final hole

Closest to the pin

8 iron close on 1

Saints and 4.5

Sunshine

HappyUP!!! Day 1106

HappyUP!!! - pancakes with the adopted family

Why it happened - raining...no golf

Why it makes me happy - food and hanging with these friends....just lots of warmth....always a HappyUP!!!

HappyUP!!! - laying down some tracks

Why it happened - in project mode

Why it makes me happy - when we go to studio, I'll get some "real players" to do a lot of these parts. In the meantime, there was a nice groove going on here today.

HappyUP!!! - e-mail/text

Why it happened - I have some nice friends

Why it makes me happy - I was a little shut in today with no golf and threatening weather. I had some great exchanges with my buddies.

JollyJottings

Pancakes

Hanging with my adopted family

Laying down some more tracks

HappyUP!!! Day 1105

HappyUP!!! - Getting some jeans

Why it happened - OK...tattered jeans may be in...but there has to be a limit to how far you tatter them

Why it makes me happy - "you've got jeans"....I really needed a new pair....well, I actually probably need three....but you have to start somewhere

HappyUP!!! - Assembly

Why it happened - I got an invitation

Why it makes me happy - I didn't have to travel far....I saw some dynamic speakers.....and I know I gave my buddy that invited me a shot in the arm. Never underestimate the value of your presence

HappyUP!!! - playing with the new tracks

Why it happened - we laid down tracks last night

Why it makes me happy - I would have liked to do some recording.....but it was good to do some noodling. Saturday should bring some rain......good for recording

HappyUP!!! - chatting with the Parminator

Why it happened - he called me

Why it makes me happy - always great to talk to the P-man.......and I will get over to his club/restaurant....Agave Bar & Grill

HappyUP!!! - watching the iPad demonstration

Why it happened - I have a MacBook

Why it makes me happy - there is some cool stuff coming in THIS product.....I mean really cool. When you think what Apple has done with the iPod...iPhone.....this tablet is going to change things. I am no tekkie....but I can smell a winner when I see one.

JollyJottings

Making someone's day

School assembly

Getting some jeans

Talkin with the parminator.....Agave Grill....here I come

Playing with the tracks we laid down last night

Chatting with Dominator

Watching the iPad demonstration

HappyUP!!! Day 1104

HappyUP!!! - laying em down with the Stizz

Why it happened - he's helping me out

Why it makes me happy - he's giving me some pretty solid rhythm tracks to build upon. Yeah, we are just at the developmental stage doing some scratch tracks but it's pretty cool being involved in this process. Whoa....I'm about out of tunes!

HappyUP!!! - entertaining day on the text/e-mail/IM front

Why it happened - it's how my friends like to stay in touch

Why it makes me happy - I had some SERIOUS laughs.....the painful make-your-sides-hurt kind

...today

HappyUP!!! - great shots

Why it happened - I was golfing

Why it makes me happy - my bunker shot on 16 was insane on how well I played that impossible shot. Hit a terrible drive on 18.....and then drilled the hybrid close to the stick.

HappyUP!!! - golfing with The Squirrel

Why it happened - he came out

Why it makes me happy - it was good to see him...it had been awhile.

JollyJottings

Great day on text/e-mails with friends

Hybrid into 18....bunker shots on 3, 10, and 16....hybrid into 8...par on 11....hybrid on 15...drive on 17

Playing with the Squirrel

The Tov is in for SuperBowl Skins

HappyUP!!! Day 1103

HappyUP!!! - one of my friend's popped by

Why it happened - my bud was in the neighborhood

Why it makes me happy - it was great to visit for a couple of minutes

and get caught up a little. This is one of those people that always is

good for a smile.

HappyUP!!! - laying down some uke tracks for the Dominator

Why it happened - He called me and was in need

Why it makes me happy - I'm glad that I have the equipment and was

available to help him out tonight. He might be having his thumb operated

on tomorrow so he needed to get his song on tracked.

HappyUP!!! - grabbing a quick bite

Why it happened - my bud was on break from work

Why it makes me happy - "let's grab some sushi..." ......need I say more?

HappyUP!!! The conversation is always fun too.

HappyUP!!! - golf

Why it happened - I golf, therefore I am

Why it makes me happy - good guys.....the usual guys plus Lucky Logan....hadn't

teed it up with him in forever. I hit some EXTREMELY pure shots...the kind you

can go a few rounds and not hit. Yeah...there were some misfires too....but I am

on the right track with my game

JollyJottings

A cool invitation

Practice time

Birdie on 11....Birdie on 16

Par on 2

Drive on 9...Hybrid on 10...lots of quality shots

Having a buddy stop by

Grabbing dinner with my friend

A buddy coming by to record on his uke

HappyUP!!! Day 1102

HappyUP!!! - tacos with my nephew

Why it happened - he stopped by

Why it makes me happy - I am sure he wasn't expecting to get some food....but there is something about serving another....breaking bread.....even informally....that makes you feel good. I loved dishing him out some grub.

HappyUP!!! - trip to BASIC

Why it happened - the Stizz was jamming there

Why it makes me happy - I got out of the house....walked down the street....and it was like being in a blues club....and it was a Tuesday night. This could become a staple as the music was tastey.

HappyUP!!! - Toastmasters

Why it happened - hello....it's Tuesday

Why it makes me happy - we had a full house.....we had a new person join...June gave a charming talk....our Area Governor was there for a great meeting......a new Toastmaster and General Evaluator both did great jobs. I love to see how these peeps have grown.

HappyUP!!! - the Stizz stopping by

Why it happened - I had a tuning issue

Why it makes me happy - he was so cool. He came over and helped me with a tuning issue. He didn't have to do that....especially with his talent.

JollyJottings

Toastmasters

June's speech

Visit from Area Governor

Stizz stopping by

Trip to BASIC

Jamming on tunes

Tacos with the nephew

HappyUP!!! Day 1101

HappyUP!!! - a visit from "the Stizz"

Why it happened - I asked him to come over to start working on a possible project

Why it makes me happy - Stizz is an INCREDIBLE musician...I am not...it was amazing to watch how his mind was recognizing...working... converting....things in which I had no clue. We had a bit of just hang time which was nice too.

<----Here is a little treat a friend sent to me. The caption that came with the photo was "favorite child." That would be my brother with the foot on his head

HappyUP!!! - hitting 7 out of 9 greens

Why it happened - I am striking it better

Why it makes me happy - I didn't get to hit any balls....met my buddies when they were making the turn. I went out there cold and, if I hadn't caught that wedge a bit heavy on 9, would have hit 8 out of 9 greens from the long tees....that's pretty good for me on any day.

HappyUP!!! - Toastmasters training

Why it happened - I went to an alternative training

Why it makes me happy - I got to sit in on a "closed club".....it is a new club that is dedicated to the employees of the firm in which they work. I didn't even know they existed. It was nice to be able to help them and increase their knowledge. I love helping people in this fashion.

HappyUP!!! - driving the golf ball

Why it happened - my swing is getting better

Why it makes me happy - it's nice to not be playing from the weeds....or from way behind everyone. I hit almost every fairway on the 9 holes we played...with decent length. When you come from the HELL I have been in with my driver, you would know this is huge! You can't play offense in golf if your tee ball has you on defense from the giddyup!

JollyJottings

9 holes of solid golf

Driving the golf ball

Meeting new Toastmasters at a training event

Meeting with the Stizz