Thursday, April 14, 2022

HappyUP!!! April 14, 2022 Thursday

 HappyUP!!! -taxes all ready

Why it happened -I got people
Why it makes me happy -yeah, I'm paying this year. The quarterlies just didn't get the job done. Yet, it means I did OK last year. Many didn't.  Everything is in order. No problems

HappyUP!!! - green lights
Why it happened -happenstance
Why it makes me happy -I was running a bit behind. I hit ALL green lights!!! 5 of them in a row! This is the classic HappyUP!!! example I use to explain the concept. The nice thing about me? If they had been red, I wouldn't have freaked.  I can only win in the traffic light game

HappyUP!!! - workout
Why it happened -I do that
Why it makes me happy -I got some stuff put to me today. It probably wouldn't be major to most but I am going to feel it tomorrow. That is what I am doing all this for. Hopefully, my longevity will appreciate what I am putting in. 


Wednesday, April 13, 2022

HappyUP!!! April 13, 2022 Wed

 HappyUP!!! - back nine

Why it happened -I seem to be doing that as of late
Why it makes me happy -that was a rough trip down the front. It isn't often one gets it turned around but I did today and finished on a good note

HappyUP!!! -crisp irons
Why it happened -been working on it
Why it makes me happy -my iron game has been insufficient for a LONG time. Sure, I can get it on the green. They just aren't "properly" struck....compressed. Had a lot of them today

HappyUP!!! - Canada Toastmaster
Why it happened -I'm international
Why it makes me happy -had a lot of fun leading the meeting. We had a strong speaker giving a strong speech. Plenty of time for everyone to participate in TableTopics. 



Tuesday, April 12, 2022

HappyUP!!! April 12, 2022 Tuesday

 HappyUP!!! - a NEW Toastmaster and great meeting

Why it happened -we are attractive
Why it makes me happy - this young person will do great. We had a couple of KNOCK IT OUT of the park speeches today. The table topics were great. Solid evaluations. Model meeting

HappyUP!!! -an opportunity
Why it happened -I was asked
Why it makes me happy -I have never done a letter like this. It is sort of an endorsement. Honored to be asked. This will be fun

HappyUP!!! - my hygienist
Why it happened -I get the choppers dusted off
Why it makes me happy - dentist wasn't concerned about anything. Great chat and some interesting opportunities presented by my nurse. Great book recommendation too

HappyUP!!! -ham soup
Why it happened -I make stuff
Why it makes me happy -OK...I have some ready made stuff for the week. Great use of a ham bone

JollyJottings

Monday, April 11, 2022

HappyUP!!! April 11, 2022 Monday

 HappyUP!!! -dues paid

Why it happened -a member forgot
Why it makes me happy -thought we might lose someone. Glad he is staying aboard

HappyUP!!! - kitchen
Why it happened -it needed it
Why it makes me happy -things got a little piled up. Did some reorganizing. I almost forgot how nice it looks when everything is together. Worth the effort to MAINTAIN

HappyUP!!! - shooting out a tune
Why it happened -I got created
Why it makes me happy -new this would brighten up a day

HappyUP!!! - one liners
Why it happened -I saw a comedian on TV
Why it makes me happy -always great to be armed with new material. This is good stuff

JollyJottings

Sunday, April 10, 2022

HappyUP!!! April 10, 2022. Sunday

 HappyUP!!! - the garden

Why it happened -I got on it
Why it makes me happy - rain is coming tomorrow. I got the rest of it turned, raked, and manure applied. I will get some LOVELY natural leaching action.  It just feels great to be running a little ahead of time. In some ways, this is the most labor intensive part of planting. It's done. 

HappyUP!!! - golfing after all
Why it happened -game time decision
Why it makes me happy -between the wind and being Masters Sunday, I wasn't going to play. Sooo glad I changed my mind. The Masters was a snooze fest. The winds were more mild than forecast. The camaraderie was perfect.  Turned a loss into a win with a pretty amazing back 9. It feels good to end on a high note

HappyUP!!! -running into my buddy at the store
Why it happened -pure happenstance
Why it makes me happy -it was FANTASTIC getting caught up...and making some future plans. 

Bonus - extra miling it! I was only going to do the vegetable beds. Hey, might as well mow front and back and trim that pesky lemon bush back at the same time!

Bonus Bonus - creating a new agenda format.  Haven't done something like this in awhile. Out of practice? Hey, how about never had the skills in the first place.  It was worth the time. I have a nice skeleton to work from for future meetings. 


Saturday, April 09, 2022

HappyUP!!! April 9, 2022 Sat

 HappyUP!!! - symposium

Why it happened -I go every year
Why it makes me happy - great seeing some people, great couple of talks, and delicious food

HappyUP!!! -extra miling it
Why it happened -it's what I do (sometimes)
Why it makes me happy -I was ready to stop the process but I said, "hey, one more. There is still daylight" Less to do tomorrow

HappyUP!!! - driving the Box
Why it happened -it needed some miles
Why it makes me happy -yeah, a little windy...oh...wait...it's a convertible. It's always windy! Seriously, it was a great little change up

Friday, April 08, 2022

HappyUP!!! April 8, 2022

 HappyUP!!! -all the kids out

Why it happened -we golf
Why it makes me happy -got both the nephews and the nieces boyfriend on the course today. It is rather nice that all of these guys really KNOW how to play golf. It makes it an absolute blast

HappyUP!!! -purity
Why it happened -been working on it
Why it makes me happy -tough day overall on the links but there is some evidence of improvement. Mainly, about 3 very PURE (not just good) iron shots.  This is a GREAT sign.

HappyUP!!! - kicking butt this morning
Why it happened -didn't turn on the TV
Why it makes me happy -it was AMAZING how much I knocked off the to do list before golf today. I shocked myself.  Feeling accomplished

Thursday, April 07, 2022

HappyUP!!! April 7, 2022 Thursday

 HappyUP!!! -New Glasses

Why it happened -it was time
Why it makes me happy -I skipped last year. If you don't wear glasses, you don't get it. It wasn't that my vision was worse. It is just time for a change and the old ones are more at risk of breaking. Good looking pair of specs this time

HappyUP!!! - Luthier
Why it happened -I made an appointment
Why it makes me happy -he was able to do a little hoogie to my axe while I watched and waited. Nice chat. Picked up some info

HappyUP!!! - quick 9
Why it happened -I had a gap
Why it makes me happy -great to join the Boyz on the back side and slap it around a bit.

HappyUP!!! - a couple of new tunes
Why it happened -I do that
Why it makes me happy - "Don't You Forget About Me" is kind of simple minded (HA!...see what I did there) and "Look Of Love" has some potential for an old ballad.

JollyJottings

Wednesday, April 06, 2022

HappyUP!!! April 6, 2022 Wed A SUPER HappyUP!!! Day

Hey - sometimes there is just too much good stuff to get to. Today was all of that. What a day!!!


 HappyUP!!! -golfing

Why it happened -I do that
Why it makes me happy -the bro joined us at last minute, played one of the best rounds of the year as the form seems to be returning, we played really fast, and the weather was GLORIOUS. The group was great too.

HappyUP!!! -Table Topics Mastering
Why it happened -it was my turn
Why it makes me happy -I really had fun doing this one and the people really enjoyed the effort I put in

HappyUP!!! - check in the Venmo
Why it happened -March Madness
Why it makes me happy -I didn't win the big prize but I recovered my investment and the money is in the account. LOVE THAT

HappyUP!!! -smash burgers
Why it happened -I cook
Why it makes me happy - hadn't done this in awhile and they came out great. No buns/no bread. The lettuce wrap hit the spot. 


Tuesday, April 05, 2022

HappyUP!!! April 5, Tuesday

 HappyUP!!! -guitar fun        

Why it happened -I do that
Why it makes me happy -great screw around day with the axe. Might have even picked up a trick or two. Nice to revisit some old tunes

HappyUP!!! -double win at Toastmasters
Why it happened -I was having fun and being observant
Why it makes me happy -TableTopics was sweet. Me? Over or underdressed? THAT would never happen (tongue in cheek). Did some great evaluating too

HappyUP!!! - cleaning the sack
Why it happened -accumulation had occurred
Why it makes me happy - good to go through the golf bag once in awhile. Lightened the load and got in a little bit of excellent practice as well

HappyUP!!! -great workout
Why it happened -motivation
Why it makes me happy -did this one late...and mowed the lawn while I was "in the groove." It was an "in the groove" kind of day

JollyJottings

Monday, April 04, 2022

HappyUP!!! April 4, 2022 Monday

 HappyUP!!! - fun with the judge

Why it happened -she was in the wrong place
Why it makes me happy - it was great to have her at my workout place today. Great lady

HappyUP!!! - nailing down accompaniment
Why it happened -I asked
Why it makes me happy -really looking forward to this venue. Things had been up in the air. All set to go!!!

HappyUP!!! - finished the gazebo
Why it happened -I help when I can
Why it makes me happy -great being together with the family. The structure looks great! And none of us killed each other

HappyUP!!! - NCAA finals
Why it happened -its a thing
Why it makes me happy -Kansas helped recoup bigger losses. I could dig that!@


Sunday, April 03, 2022

HappyUP!!! April 3, 2022

 HappyUP!!! -turnin some wrenches

Why it happened -helping out
Why it makes me happy - always great when you can jump in and give the family a hand on a project

HappyUP!!! - Giuseppe on sweet
Why it happened -see above..family was buying
Why it makes me happy -can't have too many of these babies these days. Perfect to split one with my bro. Delicious

HappyUP!!! - time outside
Why it happened - see above
Why it makes me happy - not used to being on the feet that long. It was a great day for it. Great watching the grand nephew hop into a 67 degree pool (BRRRR!..oh to be young and dumb again). First kid in a pool of the year for me.


Saturday, April 02, 2022

HappyUP!!! Saturday April 2, 2022

HappyUP!!! - seeing an eagle
Why it happened -opponent did it
Why it makes me happy -it's expensive when it happens. Yet, an eagle is an eagle. THAT really turned the tide!

HappyUP!!! - Incredible Dice Roll
Why it happened -luck
Why it makes me happy -down to me and one other. Final roll. He had 4 aces versus my 2 sixes. I have one flop with 3 dice to beat that.  In other words, I am buying the round of drinks!  Well, until I wasn't when I lifted my cup and found 3 sixes to match my 2 other sixes! Hilarity ensued

HappyUP!!! - Final Four
Why it happened -we do that
Why it makes me happy -one stinker and one great game but all is exciting. I am still in it to win a consolation prize. Go JayHawks!!!

Friday, April 01, 2022

HappyUP!!! April 1, Friday....No Foolin Around Here

 HappyUP!!! - one under through 10

Why it happened -just some solid play
Why it makes me happy - it was really nice. Just cruising along. Lost a little focus after that but things are on the right track

HappyUP!!! - a big win
Why it happened -see above
Why it makes me happy - I love to win but it also jumped my partner up in the standings

HappyUP!!! - the new mattress
Why it happened -maiden voyage
Why it makes me happy -it came in yesterday. It may take some getting used to but I think I really dig it. Its WAAAAAY thicker than my last one which means no more having to do a squat just to get out of bed!


Wednesday, January 19, 2022

HappyUP!!! Day Jan 19/2022

 HappyUP!!! - bunker shot on 8

Why it happened -skills
Why it makes me happy - it was a LOOOONG bunker shot. It took some adjustments. It was a thing of beauty

HappyUP!!! - roofing
Why it happened - my roofer got the permits
Why it makes me happy - we start tomorrow...with NO RAIN in the forecast

HappyUP!!! - recovery
Why it happened - I took the time
Why it makes me happy - I work out...it can screw up my golf game. I did the commiserate self-care to make sure yesterday's session didn't screw me up today


Sunday, October 24, 2021

HappyUP!!! Day 5617

 HappyUP!!! -BIG RAIN!

Why it happened -A Bomb Cyclone
Why it makes me happy -we need rain...and,  boy, did we get it! A record for 24 hours. It was awesome to be inside and just watch it rain to pour all day long! This will put a little dent in the drought

HappyUP!!! - The Raiders
Why it happened -they do that
Why it makes me happy -two straight wins since Gruden left. Perhaps that little issue is just the catalyst they need this year!

HappyUP!!! - finding a jacket
Why it happened -I did a deeper dive
Why it makes me happy -yeah, it's a little od but it is the perfect weight and texture for our climate. I thought I had lost it


Saturday, October 23, 2021

HappyUP!!! Day 5616

HappyUP!!! -entering Member/Member
Why it happened -my nephew has the week off
Why it makes me happy -looking forward to spending a day with my buddy

HappyUP!!! - Wild Horses
Why it happened -I saw a video
Why it makes me happy -enjoyed noodling around with this classic. It's not as hard as I thought (well, it's not hard to play it crappy like I do...LOL)

HappyUP!!! -getting Xmas going
Why it happened -I had an idea
Why it makes me happy -I can't believe how far ahead I got today....and it's October. What will I do in December? Relax?

Friday, October 22, 2021

HappyUP!!! Day 5615

HappyUP!!! -7 iron recovery 15
Why it happened -skills
Why it makes me happy - there was NO WAY to get that anywhere but on the far left of the green. I put a little cut spin on it. Low and behold, it was perfect and ended up 2 feet from the pin

HappyUP!!! - getting to golf
Why it happened -the weather cleared
Why it makes me happy - I had written it off. It was raining all morning. The guys said, "let's do it." The weather report changed to "clear." Great to get out in the fresh, clean air

HappyUP!!! - partnering with the Doc
Why it happened -it worked out that way
Why it makes me happy -this is only the third time we were matched up all year. Just love playing with this guy


Thursday, October 21, 2021

HappyUP!!! Day 5614

 HappyUP!!! -Kohls Amazon Return

Why it happened -I researched
Why it makes me happy -how easy and smooth is this? Didn't even need a separate box!

HappyUP!!! - AAA
Why it happened -I needed DMV work
Why it makes me happy -in and out in 10 minutes. Try THAT at DMV...I don't think so!

HappyUP!!! - Rain
Why it happened -weather
Why it makes me happy -I had to do some driving in it.....and I LOVED it. We so need the rain. I'm really looking forward to the weekend!


Friday, September 10, 2021

The Ol Nutter Almanac 2021

                                         


Days Predicted:  25 -30
Days to Date:  41


The DAYS  (as reported by Weather.com for Roseville, CA 95678)

1) 6/1...105 2) 6/2...101  3) 6/3...102  4) 6/17...109  5) 6/18...110  7) 6/19...107  8) 6/20...105  9) 6/26...103  10) 6/27...101 11) 6/28...102  12) 6/29...102  13) 7/8...105. 14) 7/9...111 15) 7/10...113 16) 7/11...110 17) 7/12...101  18) 7/17...100  19) 7/18...103.  20) 7/19....103.  21) 7/22....100  22) 7/23...104 23) 7/24...103 24) 7/25...103 25) 8/1...101 26) 8/3...103  27) 8/4...100. 28) 8/9...100   29) 8/10...103 
30) 8/11...106  31) 8/14...105.   32) 8/16...103   33) 8/28...101   34) 8/29...105  35) 8/30....104  36) 9/5....101  37) 9/6...104 38)  9/7...106   39). 9/8...107 40) 9/9...103  9/14...100

9/10 UPDATE -  WE DID IT!!! 40 days over 100 from June 1!!! Yesterday added a little surprise so I just had to congratulate all of us....as IF we had anything to do with this unprecedented number of triple digit days!

9/9 Update - my usual methodology is to start keeping track of days over 100 as of June 1. I know, not the official start to summer. I then go to the official END date of summer (around 9/22, depending on the year).  We have a bit of a cooling spell coming in after we just receive 4 COOKING days in a row. While I am not rooting for one more day over 100, it appears we will fall one day short of 40 days.  Now, keep in mind, we had a few days over 100 back on the last 3 days of May. Those don't fall under my methodology. They are worthy to acknowledge though they don't "count" as I use May as a PREDICTIVE  month and not for statistical purposes. 


9/7 Update -  the smoke from the fires gave us a little time off from the high temps...till it didn't. This might be the hottest summer yet. I KNOW...summer starts June 22 or so and goes to Sept 22 or so. Me? As long as it is still hot, it's summer.  We'll add another 100+ for today when it's published.  We could get to 40 days (See y 7/24 update below).  

8/22 Update - August is likely to "flame out" as we have hit a "cool spell" due to the constant overcast of smoke.  Temperatures have dropped to below average temperatures. 

8/11 Update - August is definitely "stepping up."  With the forecast for the upcoming week, we are going to push it to 34 or so.  I was thinking it would be tough to get to 40. It may require tossing in a few September days!

8/3 Update -  August is disappointing me. No hundies in the 7 day forecast. While I LOVE THAT for living and existing, I think we really need 40 days to get people's attention to our water problem. The hotter it is, the more evaporation.  Having water involves rainfall (DUH)...but it also involves evaporation of what we have.  Let your lawns die here in Cali, people. Grass is weed.

7/24 update to the below - it's not even the end of July....and I say, "let it burn! Let's get some attention. Let's make people get thirsty re: how serious this is."  I think we can hit 40 days over 100!

If you typed an average high for Roseville, CA into Google, it would tell you 94 for July. I always wondered , "how far are they averaging back?"...so, I started keeping my own stats.  The last 3 years? It averaged 96....and those were HOT years.  This July so far?....100

6/1/2021......Here we go again! - back for another year of "spot on" predictions about the weather for my community regarding the heat of the summer. Climate change can no longer be ignored and this year will have adjustments made for it. 

This year - with a scorching end of May, including the key Memorial Day weekend that saw blistering temps, we have to "bump it up" this year.  Usually, we would make a call for "over 20 days" of 100 or above. It's time to refine it this year.

As much as I HATE to say this - it is going to be a brutal summer......25-30 days at 100 plus.

Quite frankly? - it wouldn't surprise me to see us test 40 days this year. We did 36 last year and it's already been hotter going into this summer


2021 Ol Nutter Almanac    25 to 30 days predicted....41 actual
2020 Ol Nutter Almanac    17 to 22 days predicted ...36 actual
2019 Ol Nutter Almanac.   10 days or less.....23 actual
2018 Ol Nutter Almanac   11-16 predicted.....29 actual
2017 Ol Nutter Almanac   10-14 predicted.....34 actual
2016 Ol Nutter Almanac  15-18 predicted .....30 actual
2015 Ol Nutter Almanac  12 or less predicted...16 actual
2014 Ol Nutter Almanac  11-13 predicted......14 actual
2013 Ol Nutter Almanac  13 or less prediceted....12 actual
2012 Ol Nutter Almanac  13 or less predicted...15 actual
2011 Ol Nutter Almanac  10 or less predicted....7 actual
2010 Ol Nutter Almanac 13 or less predicted.....7 actual
2009 Ol Nutter Almanac 10-15 predicted.........15 actual
2008 Ol Nutter Almanac 10-15 predicted.........15 actual