HappyUP!!! Day 3727

HappyUP!!! - taking a cart

Why it happened - it was hot today

Why it makes me happy - I would have had a little struggle making it through today

HappyUP!!! - birdie on 4

Why it happened - good drive and a well placed 3 wood.....

Why it makes me happy -.....but it was the cute pitch shot that nearly went in that was particularly special. It's a  little shot I have been working on

HappyUP!!! - a lot of nice wedges

Why it happened - been working on it

Why it makes me happy - I seem to be losing a little distance in the long game.....hopefully I can start picking up some loss with the short game getting a bit better

HappyUP!!! - Giants win

Why it happened - they needed it

Why it makes me happy- a bit of business was settled with those pesky A's

HappyUP!!! Day 3726

HappyUP!!! - Pepper Burgers

Why it happened - noticed in the meat section

Why it makes me happy - what a tasty little treat these are. The butcher made the patties on site and had some spicey peppers inserted in them.....GREAT stuff!

HappyUP!!! - no double bogeys

Why it happened - not hitting HORRIBLE shots

Why it makes me happy - today was the third round in a row.....that is 54 straight holes...without a major mistake. That's pretty good for me.

HappyUP!!! - running into Keith

Why it happened - I was at the store

Why it makes me happy - "Hi, Uncle Nutter!" was his enthusiastic greeting. Cracked me up.

HappyUP!!! Day 3725

HappyUP!!! - walk before heat

Why it happened - I got motivated

Why it makes me happy - wow.....it was a little rough coming in....and it wasn't nearly as hot as it was going to get. Sooooo glad I went when I did

HappyUP!!! -  trading texts with my friend

Why it happened - I popped up in her mind

Why it makes me happy - great little catchup....we'll be getting together soon

HappyUP!!! - Giant's / A's game 2

Why it happened - it's the Bay Bridge Series

Why it makes me happy - I would have preferred the Giants winning....but it was a great game...and....I have a soft spot for the A's (leftover from my youth)....nice to see them give the "big boys" a little lesson in humility

HappyUP!!! Day 3724

HappyUP!!! - stepping in to save the meeting

Why it happened - regular toastmaster missing

Why it makes me happy - we are going to have a great meeting tomorrow....just took a little work

HappyUP!!! - coaching session

Why it happened - I am coachable

Why it makes me happy - a little change in ball positioning is a simple fix....and it's going to make a difference

HappyUP!!! - text from my  friend

Why it happened - she was thinking of me

Why it makes me happy - heartwarming......and.....funny as heck as well!

HappyUP!!! Day 3723

HappyUP!!! - Adoption Birthday

Why it happened - I pulled the trigger

Why it makes me happy - it was three years ago when I rescued the little princess P!!!!! Great move on my part

HappyUP!!! - no doubles all weekend

Why it happened - solid play

Why it makes me happy - a double usually means a horrible thing happened on a hole.....I just went 54 holes with none of that happening.  THAT is a pretty good stretch for me

HappyUP!!! - punch 5 iron into 12

Why it happened - tried something different

Why it makes me happy - THIS had to be one of the PRETTIEST little shots that I have seen in some time off my clubs.  A buddy talked me into it and it was PURE....Largo/greenie/birdie

HappyUP!!! Day 3722

HappyUP!!! - amazing invite

Why it happened - I was being fondly thought of

Why it makes me happy - I have some definite fun in my future!

HappyUP!!! - Winning

Why it happened - skills and luck

Why it makes me happy - the golf was the skills....the dice rolls was the luck.....NICE!!!

HappyUP!!! - MadBum great outing

Why it happened - dude keeps bringing it

Why it makes me happy - yep....he lost......BUT.....this guy is just a workhorse! Love his form

HappyUP!!! Day 3721

HappyUP!!! - Baker Bens

Why it happened - K-bug was hungry

Why it makes me happy - who doesn't love feeding a kid a donut?

HappyUP!!! - little 5 year old at golf camp

Why it happened - she was befriended by "da bug"

Why it makes me happy - the cute little girl pointed to my great niece and said, "she's my best friend." This was pretty nice because the bug is 4 years older and a compliment to my niece watching out after this one at golf camp

HappyUP!!! - solid play and a win

Why it happened - it's coming around

Why it makes me happy - 3 birdies....an aqua par on 14....nice smart play on 18....all adds up to some dough at the end of the day

HappyUP!!! Day 3720

HappyUP!!! - "da bug in da boxer"

Why it happened - golf camp

Why it makes me happy - she liked riding with the top down this morning

HappyUP!!! - song recovered from my phone

Why it happened - I had made a note of it

Why it makes me happy -Princess Mononke is possibly one of the prettiest pieces that I have ever heard....thrilled I found it....thrilled I took the time to capture the info on it at the time.

HappyUP!!! - home on hot day

Why it happened - I'm retired

Why it makes me happy - I wanted NOTHING to do with this afternoon. Nice just to enjoy air conditioning

HappyUP!!! Day 3719

HappyUP!!! - 10 greens

Why it happened - better striking

Why it makes me happy - hitting 10 of them isn't my best but it is a step in the right direction

HappyUP!!! - playing early

Why it happened -we mutinied

Why it makes me happy -it was going to be hot today....enough of that....we ducked it

HappyUP!!! - seeing the E's and the McK's

Why it happened - pasta night

Why it makes me happy - great people and....some fabulous wedge salad

HappyUP!!! Day 3718

HappyUP!!! - golf camp

Why it happened - I signed the bug up

Why it makes me happy - she was a little apprehensive at first....but she had a good time

HappyUP!!! - Padraig driving lesson

Why it happened - I was channel surfing

Why it makes me happy - I noticed something that I had been forgetting. Went out and hit a few balls....this is going to help

HappyUP!!! - speech

Why it happened - Toastmasters

Why it makes me happy - not only was the story great.....my delivery was SPOT ON!

HappyUP!!! Day 3717

HappyUP!!! - getting in a workout

Why it happened - pushed

Why it makes me happy - I started a little late...especially in the heat...but got it done

HappyUP!!! - speech idea

Why it happened - I need to speak tomorrow

Why it makes me happy - after all these years, it can be a challenge to find great stuff. I think this will be a good one

HappyUP!!! - lovely unexpected sites

Why it happened - I was just out doing my thing

Why it makes me happy - I was totally unaware that this area was used for THAT. Oh MY!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 3716

HappyUP!!! - winning the Nutter Cup

Why it happened - bro and I NuttedUP!!!

Why it makes me happy - we beat the kids today in a closely contested match....bro and I pulled through on the final hole

HappyUP!!! - family dinner

Why it happened - Father's Day

Why it makes me happy - great lasagna and getting to relive the sweet victory described above

HappyUP!!! - brekko

Why it happened - golfing

Why it makes me happy - great to break bread with Nick and Katiebug

HappyUP!!! Day 3715

HappyUP!!! - getting out of the BIG ROLL

Why it happened - caught some good dice

Why it makes me happy - I didn't want to pay for THAT one!!!

HappyUP!!! - 9 iron to middle pin on 9

Why it happened - great drive

Why it makes me happy - that's a pretty big hit for me. When everything comes together, I can still move it a little

HappyUP!!! - 60 degree largo birdie 15

Why it happened - great drive

Why it makes me happy - it was definitely needed...and done in spectacular fashion...just like it should be played

HappyUP!!! - 60 degree into 18

Why it happened - a couple of good shots

Why it makes me happy- it's not often that i get 65 yards into 18...makes it a lot easier

HappyUP!!! Day 3714

HappyUP!!! - 12 fairways hit

Why it happened - working on the cut

Why it makes me happy - I don't hit a lot of fairways...almost got em all today

HappyUP!!! - OJ Made In America

Why it happened - they made a documentary

Why it makes me happy - what a VERY interesting perspective on how all of this came about

HappyUP!!! - incredible bunker shot 16

Why it happened - skills?

Why it makes me happy - I was downhill...sidehill...buried....there was NOTHING going on this deal....darn near holed it out and got it up and down in 2!

HappyUP!!! Day 3713

HappyUP!!! - US Open starts

Why it happened - it's a tradition

Why it makes me happy - I just LOVE major championships....especially GOLF!!!

HappyUP!!! - spin chip video

Why it happened - I was looking for something else

Why it makes me happy - this little shot has eluded me...got something to work on now

HappyUP!!! - political 8th grader

Why it happened - genius

Why it makes me happy - just LOVED the impersonations this kid did at his graduation. What a crack up!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 3712

HappyUP!!! - Giants WIN

Why it happened - they are on a roll

Why it makes me happy - I see a little streak developing here....the GOOD kind

HappyUP!!! - US OPEN Day

Why it happened - club tradition

Why it makes me happy - while I don't need our course playing any harder than it normally does, it is fun to do this once a year. 

HappyUP!!! - wedge salad

Why it happened - I was hungry

Why it makes me happy - the club just makes a fabulous one of these....hadn't had one in awhile

HappyUP!!! Day 3711

HappyUP!!! - bank solution

Why it happened - I asked

Why it makes me happy -this was an easy fix I hadn't thought of....and pretty inexpensive as well

HappyUP!!! - passing smog

Why it happened - I take care of things?

Why it makes me happy - never have failed one of these....but I never take for granted the pain in the butt it would be if I didn't. I have listened to the stories as I am at the place and people's cars don't pass

HappyUP!!! - 2 good speeches

Why it happened - Toastmasters

Why it makes me happy - always great to have a solid program

HappyUP!!! Day 3710

HappyUP!!! - Wallace the Pest Guy

Why it happened - I got lucky

Why it makes me happy - just happened to run into him and get some questions answered

HappyUP!!! - missed text cleared up

Why it happened - I sent a follow up

Why it makes me happy - it's amazing how we rely on technology....and then watch what happens when it fails.....opportunities can be missed

HappyUP!!! - Giants win

Why it happened - great pitching

Why it makes me happy - ever win in June is NOT the "June Swoon" the G-men are sometimes subject to.

HappyUP!!! Day 3709

HappyUP!!! - family time

Why it happened - celebrations

Why it makes me happy - great to be around the pool....the family...the kid's friends....and great grub!

HappyUP!!! - Mason!

Why it happened - see above

Why it makes me happy - he doesn't do much....yet.....but just love this little guy. He is so darn adorable

HappyUP!!! - the Sharks

Why it happened - great season

Why it makes me happy - well.....they lost in the finals....no fun there.....they had their best season ever, though, so we have something to look forward to next year.

HappyUP!!! Day 3708

HappyUP!!! - Orin B

Why it happened - we were paired with him

Why it makes me happy - O.B. is a really nice guy that I don't get to  play with much. We had a great time today despite some sketchy golf...and...he's an easy audience

HappyUP!!! - Acorn Dinner

Why it happened - it's part of the deal

Why it makes me happy - glad Gmac came back and K-log hung around. Great dinner companions for us

HappyUP!!! - the Firepit

Why it happened - it's a tradition

Why it makes me happy - we had so much time hanging with the boys (and girls) and putting the final wrap to the week's activities