HappyUP!!! Day 2985

HappyUP!!!  - Mormon Island
Why it happened - drought
Why it makes me happy - well...the circumstances that made this available are not happy things at all. I actually do enjoy drinking water.  However, when the lake has shrunk to a puddle....things get uncovered.  We had SOOOOO much fun wandering around in GORGEOUS weather today

HappyUP!!! - Listening
Why it happened - I do that...on occasion
Why it makes me happy - excellent feedback. I love self improvement

HappyUP!!! - GREAT food
Why it happened - I got it ON
Why it makes me happy - tonite's meal....tho spur of moment...was OVER the top!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 2984 NFL Championship Sunday

HappyUP!!! - 49er morning
Why it happened - playoffs
Why it makes me happy - watching TV....just looking forward to today's game

HappyUP!!! - GREAT game
Why it happened - playoffs
Why it makes me happy - nope....we didn't win today....Seattle was tough enough to be straight up...when you add the questionable calls/ no-calls.....Niners didn't have enough today. No sour grapes. When you step on to the playing field, you have to beat the other team hard enough to take officials out of the game. Niners had the chance to do that.  GREAT season! Lots to look forward to

HappyUP!! - great food...fun game
Why it happened - my hostess
Why it makes me happy - WOW!!!!...didn't see THAT coming! "Pigs in a blanket" and other trash foods....including the pizza I brought over.  Delicious

HappyUP!!! - game breaks
Why it happened - hostess suggested
Why it makes me happy - every commercial break after half-time required a vigorous interval training regime....what a GREAT idea!!! I'm sure my body will make me pay tomorrow

JJ

49er Morning
GREAT day for football
Fabulous game
Great food

HappyUP!!! Day 2983

HappyUP!!! - knocking it on 3
Why it happened - a hot little 3 wood
Why it makes me happy - I don't get on that green in 2 from the back tee very often.....neither do most people.  It's a happy feeling when you watch one trundle up on the putting surface.

HappyUP!!! - Silver Linings Playbook
Why it happened - Red Box
Why it makes me happy - kept meaning to see this one....don't get to Red Box very often myself.... glad she picked this one up

HappyUP!!! - Cheesy Chicken and Artichokes
Why it makes me happy - LOVE a great meal
Why it makes me happy - WOW!!!......that was about as close to perfect as a meal gets!

HappyUP!!! - drive time with the kids
Why it happened - we were on a mission
Why it makes me happy - beautiful afternoon....interesting conversation.....laughs.....some discoveries

JJ

Hybrid/putt 1....drive 2....drive/3 wood/lip out birdie 3....drive/3 wood 4....wedge 6....4 iron/pitch 7....pitch 8.....fairway bunker shot/putt/sandie 9.....drive/hybrid/wedge 10.....drive/pitch 11....drive/9 iron/largo 13....hybrid 14....9 iron 15....drive/wedge/largo/birdie 16.....7 iron/putt 17....drive/hybrid/9 iron/putt 18

Great weather
Silver Linings Playbook
Cheesy chicken
Drive time with the boys

HappyUP!!! Day 2982

HappyUP!!! - gimmie birdie 2
Why it happened - heck of a 6 iron
Why it makes me happy - THAT shot just took off SEARCHING for that pin. Nice surprise to have my opponent walk up and knock it away, "that's good!"

HappyUP!!! - great chipping
Why it happened - a little practice
Why it makes me happy - great to get up and down SOOOOO many times today. It definiely saved me a lot of bacon today!

HappyUP!!! - taking in a movie
Why it happened - a request from the family
Why it makes me happy - overnite company....laughing......great time this evening

JJ

Gimmie birdie 2.....wedge 6.....lip out birdie 7....greenie par 8....pitch 10, 11, 12, 15, 16, 17, and 18
Fabulous weather
Movie with the family
Visitors

HappyUP!!! Day 2981

HappyUP!!! - great high school contact
Why it happened - I put in a call
Why it makes me happy - can't wait!

HappyUP!!! - fabulous walk
Why it happened - weather
Why it makes me happy - just couldn't pass it up today with this gorgeous day going on

HappyUP!!! - stupid note
Why it happened -  people communicate at the level they are at
Why it makes me happy - the intelligence level......and emotional intelligence level....well...... hmmm .....what is the best way to put it? Consistent?.....and proves what I have long held....despite an individual's claim to the contrary, they really don't change much. It takes a LOT of work to improve oneself

JJ

Late visitor
Great contact at high school
Fabulous weather
Great walk
Stupid note....stupid person

HappyUP!!! Day 2980

HappyUP!!! - Cameo appearance by The Dickster
Why it happened - he likes to be a guest
Why it makes me happy - always like golfing with Dick....glad he still can play a little bit

HappyUP!!! - impromptu speech
Why it happened - they were short on the agenda
Why it makes me happy - glad to fill in and be of service....even managed to garner an award

HappyUP!!! - free swinging
Why it happened - who knows
Why it makes me happy - it's a super feeling when one is just "letting it rip...letting it go"....today was one of those days

HappyUP!!! - partnering with the bro
Why it happened - it's how the indexes fell today
Why it makes me happy - well.....tho we tried...we didn't get the win. Our opponents kind of "threw down" while we "threw up" on the last hole.....and we BARELY came up on the short end of the straw.

JJ

Morning off
Impromptu speech
Partnering with brother
Good driving.......great wedge 5.....drive/wedge/putt/birdie 6.......6 iron 6....recovery 4 iron/putt 9....drive/hybrid/wedge 10.....drive 11....pitch 12......drive/wedge 13.....hybrid/wedge 14.....pitch/putt 15.....8 iron recovery 16.....7 iron/putt 17..

HappyUP!!! Day 2979

HappyUP!!! - bank run
Why it happened - had business
Why it makes me happy - off to the bank...... BOOM!.....then off to the next bank.....BOOM! Glad to get that done so quickly

HappyUP!!! - new member
Why it happened - we are attractive
Why it makes me happy - great to get the paperwork.......and then have the new member JUMP right into action!!!

HappyUP!!! - enjoyed the speeches
Why it happened - peeps getting good
Why it makes me happy - newer members continue to impress as they bring their experiences to the fore.....and then match those with new found/developing skills

HappyUP!!! Day 2978

HappyUP!!! - karate
Why it happened - fulfilling a request
Why it makes me happy - I enjoy watching all the kids working hard....and tagging each other

HappyUP!!! - leftovers
Why it happened - held back yesterday
Why it makes me happy - just another example of what WAS a great meal yesterday....is a GREATER meal today

HappyUP!!! - great morning
Why it happened - kind of eased into it
Why it makes me happy - just a great start to the day

JJ

Packing the P
Great morning
Karate
Leftovers
Watching some garb TV

HappyUP!!! Day 2977

HappyUP!!! - 49er Victory
Why it happened - they were clearly the better team
Why it makes me happy - we head onward to Seattle in what is going to be an epic game.  Today was a great win.

HappyUP!!! - misstaken car-dentity
Why it happened - hmmmmm.....I think I'll withhold comment
Why it makes me happy - there is nothing funnier than when one is adamant in defending one's opinion.....to the point of belittling another..."I KNOW his car....and THAT is his car"...only for BOOM!!!! to happen. "NO.......THAT is his car!"...as they drive around the corner. Hysterical!!!

HappyUP!!! - Golden Globes
Why it happened - we do awards season
Why it makes me happy - Tina and Amy knocked it out of the park again.....VERY FUNNY!  The show had a great flow....and ended on time.  Very entertaining

HappyUP!!! - Stuffed chicken
Why it happened - my host went all out
Why it makes me happy - do you have any idea how good STUFFED chicken is?  Well....take my word for it.

HappyUP!!! Day 2976

HappyUP!!! - Playoffs
Why it happened - NFL
Why it makes me happy - just loved those games today....great stuff

HappyUP!!! - free lunch
Why it happened - my buddy had a certif
Why it makes me happy - sure, I'll do a payback....but...in reality in this case....there really is such a thing as a free lunch

HappyUP!!! - 7 iron/putt 12
Why it happened - I stepped up
Why it makes me happy - almost stole that greenie.....and then......I made a PERFECT putt on that downhill and severe left breaker. It was SO PERFECT...it actually didn't go in!

HappyUP!!! Day 2975

Another fritatta winner!!!! LOTS of 

great stuff thrown into this one!

HappyUP!!! - putt on 9
Why it happened - a bit of skill
Why it makes me happy - that was a TOUGH one. Pin was back left....I was off green back left...ball had to get through the fringe....dangerously downhill....bingo!!!!  Bacon saver there!

HappyUP!!! - seeing neice-in-law
Why it happened - work party
Why it makes me happy - loved seeing her as her company was having their event at the club....and supporting the club.....awesome stuff!

HappyUP!!! - service
Why it happened - staff knows
Why it makes me happy - it was busy Friday night with the outside event.....but we were still well taken care of

HappyUP!!! - minimal scarring
Why it happened - who knows
Why it makes me happy - so tired of the damage that a person does...it APPEARS no more was inflicted. More to come

JJ

Buddy as partner
Buddy chip in
My putt on 9
Picking up 2 points on 18

HappyUP!!! Day 2974

HappyUP!!! - Brunch
Why it happened - an afternoon appointment
Why it makes me happy - lovely time with the girls prior to an engagement

HappyUP!!! - the engagement
Why it happened - some people!
Why it makes me happy - it went VERY WELL!  Silly to even have to go here....all will be fine

HappyUP!!! - the process
Why it happened - I was witness
Why it makes me happy - I was glad to get information first hand....and watch what transpired....so that I KNOW what was said.

HappyUP!!! Day 2973

HappyUP!!! - morning off
Why it happened - other commitments
Why it makes me happy - I wasn't rushed today....gave me time to get some things done in the morning

HappyUP!!! - brekko with my ill friend
Why it happened - he text me the other day
Why it makes me happy - prognosis not good.....but...hopefully.....I will be part of wherever his path leads over the next couple of years.  Lifelong buddy

HappyUP!!! - getting the W
Why it happened - golf
Why it makes me happy - it wasn't a big win....but it was a WIN. Streak continues!!!

JJ

Morning off
Brekko with my friend
Solid back 9
Birdie 14
Getting the W

HappyUP!!! Day 2972

OH YEAH!!!!....Kings WIN!!!...which

means ME EAT!!!!

HappyUP!!! - King's vs Blazers
Why it happened - I have a good buddy
Why it makes me happy - great seats....was treated to the game. King's aren't having the best of seasons.....BUT.....TONIGHT.....they knocked off the division leading Trailblazers.  The game ended up being a lot more excititng than it needed to be....which.....because King's won...just added to the excitement

HappyUP!!! - Jimboys
Why it happened - they are in the arena
Why it makes me happy - my buddy and I were deciding what to have. I didn't want the pulled pork sandwich line. I said, "what else is down here these days? Have they enhanced the dining experience yet with the new ownership?"  "Nope...not yet....but there is a Jimboy's stand down there,"  I said, "BINGO!!!!!....THAT is an enhancement!!!"  Have ALWAYS loved Jimboy's Tacos!!!

HappyUP!!! - guest...immediate new member
Why it happened - he searched
Why it makes me happy - we just keep putting a good program together every week....and when guests that are searching show up.....they join!


JJ

Dropping off a payment
A guest....immediate member
Kings Game
Free Tacos
Jimboys Taco

HappyUP!!! Day 2971

This dish....in all it's forms....just keeps working.

It's quick.....great morning protien.....and is flexible for

all types of additives. Today.....Bacon Brussel Sprouts left

from last night

HappyUP!!! - car day
Why it happened - I got cars
Why it makes me happy - wash em all.....gas em all.....get the registration handled on one. Good to put it all down at one time

HappyUP!!! - haircut
Why it happened - I got slid in
Why it makes me happy - love the feeling of being de-shagged! So happy my person got me in on short notice!

HappyUP!!! - Brussel Sprout Fritatta
Why it happened - I had leftovers
Why it makes me happy - it was a nice thing to toss in....when you have nothing else to toss in....it WORKED.....especially with that bacon!

HappyUP!!! Day 2970

TraderJoe's knocks it out of the ball park again

with their Hawaiin boneless short ribs!

HappyUP!!! - Kings Invite
Why it happened - buddy was thinking of me
Why it makes me happy - looking forward to taking in a ball game. It's been awhile

HappyUP!!! - NINERS
Why it happened - playoffs
Why it makes me happy - we move ONWARD and UPWARD!  Looking good!

HappyUP!!! - early errands run
Why it happened - I got on it...and playoffs
Why it makes me happy - got all done that was needed...in time to be back to enjoy Wild Card weekend...day 2! What a weekend it's been!!!

JJ

Kings Invite
Playoffs.....NINERS
TraderJoes Shortribs
Early errands run

HappyUP!!! Day 2969

HappyUP!!! - first W of the year
Why it happened - played a solid back 9
Why it makes me happy - good to get out of the goose egg column this year!

HappyUP!!! - the Colts
Why it happened - it's the playoffs
Why it makes me happy - one of greatest comebacks ever...what a game!!!

HappyUP!!! - IMPOSSIBLY INSANE up and down from bunker
Why it happened - a bit of knowledge...a dash of skill....and some luck
Why it makes me happy - that ball was buried up by the lip of the greenside bunker on 15. The pin was all the way in the back....a good 25 yards.  I looked at the sitch and said, "loft does not seem to be what is needed here as the near 90 degree stance I am going to be standing in will take care of that."  With that, I took out an 8 iron....ball went straight up...lots of top spin...settled within 5 feet of the hole and I tapped it in.

HappyUP!!! - Birdie on 9
Why it happened - skillz
Why it makes me happy - we needed this one. I hit a big tee shot. The pin was farther back than I have ever seen it. Dang....it was darn near in the bar!!! I hit it pin high left....a ridiculously treacherous putt that I could NOT afford to 3 putt.  I DRIZZLED that 15 foot breaker down the slope.....and right into the bank!!!

HappyUP!!! - flop shot on 17
Why it happened - I know how to do that
Why it makes me happy - unfortunately, I missed the putt....but THAT flopper was AS GOOD AS IT GETS


JJ

Orange Bowl...Clemson knocked off Ohio State
Nice little 77
Drive/7 iron/ticklish putt/birdie 9.......and a birdie on 10 as well
Flop shot 17
IMPOSSIBLE up and down bunker shot on 15.....PURELY INSANE
Picking up some paperwork
GREAT comeback by the Colts

HappyUP!!! Day 2968

HappyUP!!! - bullet....sandy/bullet start
Why it happened - putting
Why it makes me happy - LOVE to get that putter going right out of the gate

HappyUP!!! - blackened swordfish
Why it happened - prime rib night
Why it makes me happy - didn't have much in the fridge.  The club threw a delicious little treat together for me in a to go box......YUMBO!!!

HappyUP!!! - great Sugar bowl game
Why it happened - we do that in this country
Why it makes me happy - it was awesome to come home and see such a great game. Oklahoma dished up quite the surprise to the Crimson Tide

JJ

HappyUP!!! Day 2967

HappyUP!!! - Buddy Birdie on 18
Why it happened - he stepped up...BIG TIME
Why it makes me happy - looked like we were going to get out of there with a push.....then....our opponent HOLES OUT an impossible bunker shot!!! OMG!!!  Buddy got up there and drained that breaking 15 footer to save our bacon!

HappyUP!!! - DuPont
Why it happened - had an oopsie
Why it makes me happy - had a candle malfunction which resulted in a HUGE stain on my granite. I tried an on-line home remedy....THAT didn't work at all.  Ordered a DuPont product...left it on the stain for 3 days......VOILA!!!!....stain is gone. If you have a stain in your granite, go on-line and give DuPont StoneTech Professional Oil Stain Remover a try

HappyUP!!! - birdie on 1
Why it happened - 4 good shots
Why it makes me happy - it's my first birdie of the year.....WhoooHooooo!

HappyUP!!! - JB
Why it happened - he took a day off
Why it makes me happy - love JB....a wonderful guest

HappyUP!!! - spirited match
Why it happened - we all played OK
Why it makes me happy - it's not everyday that we all shoot in the 70's.  It's enjoyable to watch lots of good shots

JJ

Drive/4 iron/wedge/putt/Birdie 1.....hybrid/2 putt 2....4 iron recovery/pitch/putt 3....4 iron recover/wedge/putt/BIRDIE 4....7 iron 5....drive/wedge/putt 6....drive/7 iron 7.....5 iron/greenie/largo/birdie 8....drive/8 iron/putt 9....hybrid 10....hyrbrid 11...drive/9 iron/2 putt 13....4 iron/9 iron 14....recovery shot/pitch/putt 16.....drive/hybrid/chutt 18
JB
Buddy birdie 18
Poultice product worked
Weahter

HappyUP!!! Day 2966 New Year's Day 2014

HappyUP!!! - coffee with my buddy
Why it happened - Starbucks was open
Why it makes me happy - yeah....a little tough to rustle out of those comfy confines of that bed this morning.....but well worth it

HappyUP!!! - largo greenie 9 iron 5
Why it happened - skillz
Why it makes me happy - tough way to start the new year.....BUT....that shot was a beauty

HappyUP!!! - Buffalo Chicken Pizza
Why it happened - TraderJoe's
Why it makes me happy - THAT is one great little pizza for $5....you can do some add on's at home like I do...onions/olives/cheese/anchovies......or have it stand alone.  Wonderful for watching some football

HappyUP!!! - it's a New Year
Why it happened - we have calendars
Why it makes me happy - I've never been one who really cares about New Year's Day. It really is just another day.  I do, however, get very entertained by people who make a big deal of it.  Things don't just happen.....ya gotta make them happen

JJ

Coffee
Drive/4 iron 1....9 iron largo/greenie 5.....6 iron lucky break 6.....3 wood 7....5 iron/putt 9....recovery/layup/wedge/par 10.....hybrid 11....drive/2putt 13....recovery/2 putt 15....bunker shot 16....hybrid/pitch 18
A New Year begins
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