HappyUP!!! Day 1383

HappyUP!!! - finding a beret

Why it happened - I got some help from a friend

Why it makes me happy - while it turned out to be unnecessary (few people went along with the theme), I was happy to have made the effort to look French at "Evening in Paris."

<---------is he really French after all?

HappyUP!!! - lunch at the mall

Why it happened - I had a bit of shopping to do

Why it makes me happy - first time I had been to the Galleria since the fire. Actually, it's been awhile since I had been there at all.....they actually have a Gordon Biersch!!! 3 mini-sliders and a beverage later....ready to shop!!! I have a feeling GB is going to be VERY popular with holiday shoppers. "Honey, text me when your done...I'll come carry everything...in the meantime....."

HappyUP!!! - great news from a friend

Why it happened - there's been a bit of an ordeal going on

Why it makes me happy - I don't know if it could actually be true........but I think I am happier or as least as happy when my dear friends get great news regarding something that has been on their mind.

HappyUP!!! Day 1382

HappyUP!!! - cute 8 iron on 9

Why it happened - a moment of consciousness

Why it makes me happy - the situation...distance, lie, and wind....made for a confusing shot. I decided to take "too much" club and hit a half shot to take the variables out of equation....and executed it to within 8 feet of the pin

<----while it didn't happen today...THAT is a great brekko.....ever have Sausage Rigatoni Scrambled Eggs?

HappyUP!!! - a fabulous midday invitation

Why it happened - people like me

Why it makes me happy - it gave me something to look forward to all day long....and the invite did not disappoint

HappyUP!!! - a great walk

Why it happened - it was the evening

Why it makes me happy - I borrowed my buddy's dog.......love having the dog pad along with me. We went long and fast on the walk.....good for the pooch...good for me.

JollyJottings

Brekko

Drive/wedge on 1

Recovery on 4

Cute 8 iron on 9

Recovery on 10....drive on 11....putt on 11...bunker shot on 13....wedge on 18

Talking with Duluth buddy

Weather

Nice walk

Fabulous invitation

HappyUP!!! Day 1381

HappyUP!!! - near ace

Why it happened - I hit a great shot

Why it makes me happy - well.....I got a birdie...kicked it in with my foot. I'm happy about that. There is the part of hitting a 7 iron up into a stiff breeze from 163 yards that comes down just 5 inches from the hole that....well....makes me a bit less happy. How looooong must I wait for my first Hole-In-One?

<---------How many more of these must I endure? Will I ever get an ace?

HappyUP!!! - my golfing angel pin

Why it happened - thoughtful friend

Why it makes me happy - I haven't tried her out on the links yet.....but maybe this angel will end the drought? (see above) It also was a very nice thing to receive.

HappyUP!!! - brekko with my buddy

Why it happened - he was hungry

Why it makes me happy - a nice light brekko on the way to the golf course? What could be better?

JollyJottings

Near Ace

Brekko

Coffee

Morning walk

Wedge on 3

Bunker shot on 13

Receiving a golfing angel

HappyUP!!! Day 1380

HappyUP!!! - Beowulf

Why it happened - it's Toastmasters

Why it makes me happy - I delved into a new area today...Storytelling. I told the tale of Beowulf and....to my amazement.....received stunning reviews.

HappyUP!!! - afternoon coffe

Why it happened - my pal was in town

Why it makes me happy - I received an invitation to a wedding. More importantly, I got to spend some face time with a dear friend that I haven't seen in a couple of years.

HappyUP!!! - bread

Why it happened - I have a tremendous friend

Why it makes me happy - who the heck wouldn't LOVE some homemade bread delivered to their door? Bread is a very symbolic thing, you know.

JollyJottings

Delivering a great story

Toastmasters

Meeting my buddy for coffee

Great texts with my pal

Taco Lunch

HappyUP!!! Day 1379

HappyUP!!! - Fabulous breakfast

Why it happened - leftovers

Why it makes me happy - ever have spicy sausage rigatoni scrambled eggs? You should.... especially when the eggs are scrambled perfectly

HappyUP!!! - desqueeking

Why it happened - there was a squeek

Why it makes me happy - you know how irritating a squeek can be......and how satisfying when you fix it....and test it....and your fix seems to have held

HappyUP!!! - seeing my nephew and his girl

Why it happened - he brought back my truck

Why it makes me happy - it was nice to visit for a few minutes....even nicer to know that they got back home from the mountains safely........and with my tank filled and truck washed!

JollyJottings

Great night of sleep

Finishing up a project

Knocking another project off the list

FABULOUS breakfast

HappyUP!!! Day 1378

HappyUP!!! - the rain

Why it happened - who knows....it's been unseasonably warm and gorgeous all week

Why it makes me happy - time to get those leaves knocked down.....start thinking about that permanent change in the weather.....Thanksgiving....etc.

<-------hey....c'mon....who doesn't love a Lava Lamp? HappyUP!!!

HappyUP!!! - a rainy day project

Why it happened - this one had gotten put off

Why it makes me happy - it was great to tackle this one on a dreary, rainy day....it was fun....and, at the end of it, a feeling of accomplishment.

HappyUP!!! - dinner

Why it happened - had to get out after being couped up all day long

Why it makes me happy - I ate at the old Granitos long ago. They were legendary for lots of garlic.....and bad service. Yes...they took pride in being so slow. It wasn't my cup of tea but, hey, they had plenty of customers who didn't mind. Anyway, they moved to a new location....close by. The food?....TREMENDOUS. The service?.....OUTSTANDING. Yes....I will be back there again.

JollyJottings

Helping out a buddy

A rainy day project

No hassle at the store

Great night of sleep

An extra hour of sleep

Clothes project

HappyUP!!! Day 1377

HappyUP!!! - early morning walk

Why it happened - I decided

Why it makes me happy - an early morning walk clears your mind...and can clear for other things to happen

<----yes...I could have put this pic up last week...but they aren't really Halloween pumpkins. Nov still works

HappyUP!!! - a belated birthday gift

Why it happened - my nephew is heading to Tahoe

Why it makes me happy - my truck...buying dinner for their gang...glad I can do it.

HappyUP!!! - a stop n go

Why it happened- I was home

Why it makes me happy - a touch of notice....friends telling me they are in the neighborhood...a quick "howdy do" visit. Life is about small contacts.

HappyUP!!! - yardwork

Why it happened - storm tomorrow

Why it makes me happy - I'm ready for the rain that is coming

JollyJottings

Early morning walk

Chat with a friend

Another friend had great news

Giving the nephew a belated birthday present

Stop n Go from some other friends

Leftover spaghetti

HappyUP!!! Day 1376

HappyUP!!! - hearing great news

Why it happened - my friend shot me the news

Why it makes me happy - it's not easy being in the military. There are certain times that can make you have nightmares, I am sure. Glad that there was GREAT news that came sooner than expected

<-----RELAXATION!....THIS IS THE PICTURE OF IT THAT IS THE 1000 Words!!!

HappyUP!!! - my evening walk

Why it happened - it almost didn't

Why it makes me happy - I was just about ready to turn in for bed. Then....I went....I really need to go do a little walking. It was a GREAT night for a walk.

HappyUP!!! - incredible golf shots

Why it happened - doggone it...I do have some skills

Why it makes me happy - the scores aren't showing it at the moment but......I can flat out hit some golf shots that most of the population can't. The putt I made for birdie on two was CRAZY!...as was the putt on 12! The bunker shot on 18? Insane!

JollyJottings

Hearing great news

Comfort to a friend

Golden leaves outside my office window this morning

Putt on 2

Drive/8 iron on 5....Drive on 8.....Drive/3 wood on 10....6 iron on 11...putt on 12....wedge on 15....2 putt on 16.....chutt on 17....bunker shot on 18

HappyUP!!! Day 1375

HappyUP!!! - fruit smoothie

Why it happened - I'm ill and I have good friends

Why it makes me happy - when you are fighting off a cold, who wouldn't welcome an immune boosting smoothie delivered?

HappyUP!!! - great day in stock market

Why it happened - Repub win in elections

Why it makes me happy - hey.....it doesn't mean much in the long run. You try not to get too bummed during the off days...but one can have concern. Therefore, a little celebration on a good day is to be noted.

HappyUP!!! - feeling better

Why it happened - been laying low and getting good care

Why it makes me happy - so far, I am on day 4 of what has really been no more than a stuffy nose. At times, it hasn't even been that. I am optimistic that it stays that way.

JollyJotting

Great day in the stock market

Getting some sick care

Fruit smoothie

Feeling better

Astounding weather

Finding all my products at Sunrise Natural Health

HappyUP!!! Day 1374

HappyUP!!! - coffee

Why it happpened - it always does on Wednesday

Why it makes me happy - got to share some good information....gave me a chance to lend a hand.

<-----a friend sent me this picture today.....I loved it!

HappyUP!!! - great dental appointment

Why it happened - I had an appointment

Why it makes me happy - I've made some progress per the "floss nazi"! Less bleeding....shallower pockets. It's all I needed to hear. I'll get this flossing deal down eventually

HappyUP!!! - a lovely walk

Why it happened - it was just soooo nice out

Why it makes me happy - there are walks......there are great walks....there are nice walks...just thoroughly enjoyed my walk this evening.

JollyJottings

Coffee

Gorgeous day

Great trip to dentist

Helping a buddy out

A good gargle

Leftover soup

Dr Oz info

An issue resolved

Weight

HappyUP!!! Day 1373

HappyUP!!! - doing an easy favor for a buddy

Why it happened - my buddy was driving by

Why it makes me happy - it always makes us feel better to do a good turn for a friend....especially when it is something that's not that hard to do

HappyUP!!! - wor won ton soup

Why it happened - felt a little of "the grime" coming on

Why it makes me happy - I'm doing all I can to keep from coming down with a cold.

HappyUP!!! - Facebook Chat back

Why it happened - who knows....their help desk finally got tired of hearing from me?

Why it makes me happy - I have been without this feature for a long time....it's nice to be able to strike up an IM dialogue with friends

JollyJottings

TM opening up

Voting

Got my chat back

Nice evening walk

No fever

Wor Won Ton Soup

Doing an easy favor for a pal

Laying low

Basking in the win

HappyUP!!! Day 1372

HappyUP!!! - GIANT victory

Why it happened - pitching and an older guy named Renteria

Why it makes me happy - I'm so happy for the people that have suffered so long waiting for this season. So many announcers kept putting the Giants down....even when they were up in the various series'. Just THRILLING

HappyUP!!! - family time

Why it happened - it was my nephew's birthday

Why it makes me happy - the entire family was together watching the Giants victory....got to meet a new person involved with the family.....and the cutest little thing, Kaitlin...what a doll!

HappyUP!!! - birdies

Why it happened - I played in a Pro Am

Why it makes me happy - this was a "net" tournament. I don't get a lot of strokes given to me. I also don't make a lot of birdies....especially at away courses. I got three of them!

HappyUP!!! - almost holing a wedge

Why it happened - I took a chance with the driver and cut the corner

Why it makes me happy - for a second there, I thought I had dropped this one in the jar. It ended up being a "leaner" to about 2 inches.

HappyUP!!! - our team

Why it happened - a buddy put it together

Why it makes me happy - we got 4th place......could have easily tied for first....not bad for a team thrown together at the last minute.

HappyUP!!! Day 1371

HappyUP!!! - Trick or Treating...Giants style

Why it happened - I wanted to take care of the kids....but watch the game

Why it makes me happy - as I sat in my recliner on the porch with my TV rolled up to the door...making all the kids say, "Go Giants," it was just awesome. It was so much better than doing the "toss the candy thing." They all had to come up to me. Great interaction....excellent costumes!

HappyUP!!! - big Giants win

Why it happened - great pitching

Why it makes me happy - OMG!!!.....one game away!

HappyUP!!! - some crazy up and downs

Why it happened - I had lots of chances (unfortunately)

Why it makes me happy - tough day on the links....but I had it working around the greens. Gotta build on something!

HappyUP!!! Day 1370

HappyUP!!! - waking up to the rain

Why it happened - it's weather

Why it makes me happy - the rain is sporadic this time of year.....and still novel....a rainy Saturday morning is just what a guy needs sometimes. It was lovely knowing from bed that it was raining

HappyUP!!! - the best night's sleep

Why it happened - the bed was just so comfy last night

Why it makes me happy - there are some night's where I just seem to sleep better. This was one for sure

HappyUP!!! - brekko with family

Why it happened - rain means no golf

Why it makes me happy - good times with my extended family and BFF

JollyJottings

The best night's sleep

Waking up to rain

Breakfast with the family

HappyUP!!! Day 1369

HappyUP!!! - Finding a golf game

Why it happened - I went out to "the office"

Why it makes me happy - my "regulars" cancelled on me. I went out and stumbled into a great and fun group of guys

HappyUP!!! - Anger Management

Why it happened - a buddy invited me

Why it makes me happy - great hanging with a couple of friends and watching a movie on a Friday night

HappyUP!!! - holing an impossible shot

Why it happened - a lot of skill...and a bit of luck

Why it makes me happy - I could drop 500 balls from where I was.....and NEVER hole that shot out again. Incredible!!!

JollyJottings

9 hrs of sleep

Driver..wedge on 1/6 iron...chip on 2/Wedge on 3/8 iron on 4/chip on 5/chip on 7/flop shot on 10/hybrid on 11/7 iron on 12/Drive on 13/Hybrid...wedge on 14/drive...putt on 18

Finding a golf game

Nice texts and e-mails

HappyUP!!! Day 1368

HappyUP!!! - Seeing cars at the Galleria

Why it happened - they got it partially re-opened

Why it makes me happy - people are BACK TO WORK. The town recaptures a bit of it's social structure. The rebuilding process has started. It warmed my heart to see that huge OPEN sign hanging off of Nordstrom.

HappyUP!!! - 9 hrs of sleep

Why it happened - I went to bed early

Why it makes me happy - my sleep has been a little dodgy as of late. I want to be getting 7-8 hrs....9 is like a bonus!

HappyUP!!! - Giants WIN AGAIN!!!

Why it happened - great pitching, good hitting, and Rangers pitching

Why it makes me happy - we are heading to Texas up two games to none. It's far from over but Texas has a GIANT hole to dig out of.

HappyUP!!! - tacos

Why it happened - it was 'Taco Night" at my brothers

Why it makes me happy - that brother is set up for mass taco production. Nachos too! Nope, not a low cal night tonight...but it was tasty.

HappyUP!!! - post-game walk

Why it happened - I needed to walk off those tacos

Why it makes me happy - it was a little warmer this evening than in the past. I had a nice walk in. Good for the mind...good for the soul....doesn't hurt the body either.

JollyJottings

9 hrs sleep

Seeing cars at the Galleria

Trying out some drivers

Found some ear buds

Giants WIN

Texas' pitching

Tacos

HappyUP!!! Day 1367

HappyUP!!! - golf with my nephew

Why it happened - we needed a fourth

Why it makes me happy - my nephew is my champion off the course in this world. Today, he was my champ on the course. 4 closing pars when he got a stroke on 3 of the holes made him the MVP of our team! TeamNUTTER...awesome

HappyUP!!! - winning $20

Why it happened - see the above

Why it makes me happy - we were down 2 holes with 2 holes to play. We pressed. We won the next hole. The nasty opponents pressed us back. We won the final hole. We broke even on the first bet and won both presses.

HappyUP!!! - Giants win

Why it happened - they found their bats

Why it makes me happy - they have to win at least one at home. Two would be great.

JollyJottings

Coffee

Golf with nephew

Even par on front 9

Giants win

An evening walk

HappyUP!!! Day 1366

HappyUP!!! - 2 great speeches

Why it happened - Toastmasters

Why it makes me happy - the speeches were helpful....entertaining....and extremely well presented. WOW!

HappyUP!!! - unexpected golf

Why it happened - I got a phone call

Why it makes me happy - I was just going to do some practice today.....got a call from my cronies as I was driving to the course. They wanted to play. I needed the distraction today.

HappyUP!!! - my afghan

Why it happened - it's getting chilly

Why it makes me happy - last night was the first night of the year that I reached down......and pulled up that extra layer of warmth....nice!

JollyJottings

Toastmasters

2 GREAT speeches

Unexpected golf

Seeing the bro and nephew

Change of plans

My afghan

My jacket on my walk

HappyUP!!! Day 1365

HappyUP!!! - golfing early

Why it happened - I coaxed him out

Why it makes me happy - this buddy has some health challenges when it's "cart paths only".....I was glad to be able bodied and to alleviate the problem so he could get out

HappyUP!!! - family time

Why it happened - I went and saw them

Why it makes me happy - nice to have them there...closeby...when you need them.

HappyUP!!! - call from a friend

Why it happened - out of the blue

Why it makes me happy - sometimes, coincidences just happen. It was great to hear from this old pal today.

JollyJottings

Golfing early when not expecting to

Walk

Family time

Call from a friend

HappyUP!!! Day 1364

HappyUP!!! - back to the gym

Why it happened - RAIN

Why it makes me happy - it felt good to do a bit of sweating...again...it's been a bit

HappyUP!!! - walking in the rain

Why it happened - just needed to

Why it makes me happy - it wasn't raining that much...didn't stray too far...could have ducked back home if it "bucketed." It was a pretty cool night for a walk.

HappyUP!!! - basking

Why it happened - last night's Giant's win

Why it makes me happy - WORLD SERIES coming this week....and...this year....I'm going to be watching.

HappyUP!!! - a brilliant storm

Why it happened - it's weather

Why it makes me happy - this was the first REAL storm of the year...who knows how many we will end up getting....maybe enough to be tired of them by the end of the season....maybe not. The FIRST one is always so cool....plus, to get this much liquid this time of year...it was freakey!

JollyJottings

Back to the gym

Coffee

Still basking in Giants win

Catching up on the phone

Brilliant storm

Unplugging the downspouts