HappyUP!!! Day 4421

HappyUP!!! - wireless reorganized

Why it happened - printer had issues

Why it makes me happy -NICE!!! Everything is working as it should again!!!

HappyUP!!! - playing early

Why it happened - scheduled it

Why it makes me happy -it's starting to get warm again. Not blistering...but still better to be done early

HappyUP!!! - event is tomorrow...not today

Why it happened -I looked at my schedule

Why it makes me happy -I was OVERJOYED to double check and find out this thing wasn't today. It works out PERFECTLY to be tomorrow!

JollyJottin
Bullett 1...punch par 11....bullett 12...bullett 17...bogey 18
Friends B-day ...a tradition
Tacos
Great MP's

HappyUP!!! Day 4420

HappyUP!!! - staying in the game

Why it happened -mental focus

Why it makes me happy -as much as I "had it" yesterday and the score was good but as bad as it could be, today was a good score but as good as it could be. I was hitting the ball darn near out of trash cans to get up and down. I'm a grinder!

HappyUP!!! - ice cream

Why it happened - lunch

Why it makes me happy - great trip-tip lunch today.....but then they set up the sundae bar! OMG...that was some SERIOUS topping choices. Did I say choices? Is it a choice if you put everything on the thing?

HappyUP!!! - working out

Why it happened - I scheduled it

Why it makes me happy -nope...didn't feel like it...but did it....and I am better for it!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 4419

HappyUP!!! - 10 holes of ball striking

Why it happened - felt good

Why it makes me happy -it's tournament time. There is no way I could put the ball in play any better and have given myself more chances.

HappyUP!!! - Nutter Butter Cereal

Why it happened -a birthday present

Why it makes me happy -LOVE getting this special present. Nicely wrapped.  I put up with enough teasing on the name when I was a kid when the cookies came out....now I reap the benefits. 

HappyUP!!! - making a fun video

Why it happened -I had an idea

Why it makes me happy -the reactions tell me all I need to know about people...but...more than that...just fun!!!

JollyJottings
Too Much Time On Your Hands
Taco meat making it
Putting practice....and I hate putting practice...but I may have found something
A birdie....2 more really close birdie looks with fabulous 8 irons...and other birdie looks
Staying "in it" tournament wise....and some good mental focus
G-mac's company and play

HappyUP!!! Day 4418

HappyUP!!! - a packed house

Why it happened -we are attractive

Why it makes me happy - LOVE seeing so many at the meeting....and we had people that were absent as well.  The Area Director stopped by....we had a guest....three speeches....afterward, one member who is going to be missing every other week for a bit due to work conflict said, "I HATE not being able to come here!"  Yeah.....it's that good

HappyUP!!! - sacred privilege and golf fitness

Why it happened - I go

Why it makes me happy - great workout for my purposes, of course. Had a long chat with the instructor afterward and all I can say is that it was a sacred privilege to have the conversation

HappyUP!!! - finger picking progress

Why it happened -I am staying on it

Why it makes me happy -I have gone down this road before....but never with commitment. I am finding out something about this process that had gone unknown to me before....and how it applies to other areas of people's lives. Fascinating stuff here

HappyUP!!! -fuming in

Why it happened -I rolled the dice

Why it makes me happy-OK...I'm not a "let the car run out of gas guy" on a regular basis. This time, the perfect storm hit.  I took a chance to where I knew there was a gas station as opposed to looking for one. Hey, when was the last time you ran out of gas? Personally, I can't remember. As a matter of fact, there is a chance that I NEVER have.  Anyway, I experienced a touch of euphoria as I coasted into that known pumphouse that I sought after! You may think it's a "little deal".....but...you would be missing the entire point of the HappyUP!!! You have to think of the alternative that could have EASILY happened.  (NO....the car I was in doesn't have the "you have this many miles to go" computer.....this was old school, Maynard!)

JollyJottings
Area Director
Guest Steph
3 nice speeches
packed house
gym class
fingerpick progress
Making it in on fumes
Tabs sent to me

HappyUP!!! Day 4417

(Day 4 of birthday season)

HappyUP!!! - crab sandwich

Why it happened -took myself out on an Artists Date

Why it makes me happy - yeah...I gasped at the price...but...hey...it's BIRTHDAY SEASON and I immediatley said, "well, if Ikedas's is THAT proud of it, it must be pretty darn good!"....oh...and it soooooo was!

HappyUP!!! - Boxy's 20th 

Why it happened - I kept her all these years

Why it makes me happy -hey, if there is one thing I am it is loyal. This has been a fun little car and today marks 20 years since I swaddled her home. And, for her 20th, she got....

HappyUP!!! - ....a passing smog check

Why it happened -I took precautions

Why it makes me happy -hey, don't take it for granted you will always pass smog. Especially when your car is older....and maybe you have let the battery die a couple of times! Had fun with the SmogGuy....my buddy Mr Transmission did me a good turn in doing a pre-check for me...and...

HappyUP!!! -...those good people at AAA got me some registration tags

Why it happened -I am a member

Why it makes me happy-you seen the horror stories around CA DMV lately? None for me! Love my peeps at the AAA.

JollyJottings
Not wanting to go to bed last night....not wanting to stay in bed this morning. Its really is becoming quite normal. 
Travis picking a bit
Peach cobbler gift
Tom giving OK
SmogStop dude giving me some razzing...and me returning fire
Soul of Acoustic guitar
Walk....the girl with the sideways ankle

HappyUP!!! Day 4416

(Day Three of Birthday SEASON)

HappyUP!!! - A great shot at ending The QUEST

Why it happened -solid play

Why it makes me happy - the 9 iron into 18 had a ton riding on it for me personally. I wasn't sure of the distance or if I had the right club. When that baby left the club face, I had inner feeling, "YES!!! I'm going to have a chance!!!"  It's a combination of when opportunity and execution come together. Possibly in that category of what is known as a FLOW state. Nope...didn't make the putt today... but I gave it a chance

HappyUP!!! - Morning Pages research

Why it happened -I had it on the list

Why it makes me happy - I've been asked to put a piece together on this.  I did a little light background on it and a deeper dive into the origin.  I have some more to do on that.

HappyUP!!! - grinding it out

Why it happened -I'm scrappy

Why it makes me happy -after that WILD A-- tee shot on 11, I caught a lucky break. Only in tall weeds with a tough shot...but...I got it out...kept it to a bogey...and kept The QUEST alive. Put it in the bunker next hole...but got that out for a gimmie to once again stay alive.  Off into the trees on 16...punched it out green high...pitched to a gimmie.  I had the opportunity at the half way mark. Something just kept me grinding to keep things alive.  It's a part of me that I LOVE when it's present....and it is...in many areas.  I need to give that guy a suuuuhhhweeeeet name!

HappyUP!!! - how about that sleep

Why it happened - who knows?

Why it makes me happy- wow,,,,almost reached 7 a.m.  That approaches record sleeping in time for me!

JollyJottings

McBro-In-Law joining us

Bro time

Stuff done before golf

Great night of sleep....till about 7
Morning Pages research
THAT 9 iron into 18, 5 iron into 17, up and down on 16, sandy bunker shot 12, and the lucky break on 11.....I just ground it out to keep things going there for awhile
14 footer to end The Quest
Birdie Drought ends at 78
Fabulous weather
Walking instead of riding
Everyone playing well

HappyUP!!! Day 4415

HappyUP!!! - the 5 man tournament

Why it happened - our club does this

Why it makes me happy - this format was FANTASTIC! Every member of our team played to or below their handicap so it was an enjoyable day.  Just underperfomed a bit on the greens. You can't do that and bring home the big bacon......

HappyUP!!! - ...Fourth Place

Why it happened - no putting

Why it makes me happy -when we got done, we were kicking ourselves. We figured we were middle of the pack.....but...we....got ......PAID.  Hey, if you are doing something you enjoy, it's a cherry on top to get paid.  Everyone loves to get paid!

HappyUP!!! - fabulous morning session

Why it happened - I went on a "journey"

Why it makes me happy - got some great ideas regarding annotation and indexing (yeah, sounds exciting to you, right? It is to me).  I also uncovered some nuggets and gems. Yep, a little bit of mining for gold!

HappyUP!!! -the food

Why it happened - the tournament

Why it makes me happy-they put on a good spread for this one. Lunch and a light dinner. Perfect stuff for the situation. I even had, for the first time in forever, a CUPCAKE!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 4414 HAPPY BIRTHDAY

HappyUP!!! - my nephew, my partner

Why it happened - it's how we were paired

Why it makes me happy -it's a pretty good start to the birthday season! Yep, I said SEASON!!! You have a day when you have a dinner or a party....I don't care what day it happens on..but the EXTRA good stuff starts today and ends....hmmmm....when does it end?  I just know how lucky I am to be able to spend quality time like this with my nephew

HappyUP!!! - cards on the table

Why it happened - it's birthday season

Why it makes me happy -what a nice thing to wake up to and kick off the season. A Happy Birthday porch!!! A nice surprise from my good friend. 

HappyUP!!! -all of the texts

Why it happened -it's birthday season

Why it makes me happy -I don't know what is on Facebook...I don't go there much. Most of those are kind of obligatory.  It's the personal reaches that are really cool.  Got a ton today!!! Need to do more of those myself!

HappyUP!!! - there was more

Why it happened -it's birthday season

Why it makes me happy- too many to get to here. It was all great...without a lot of fuss...or me having to be anywhere!  Gotta love that!!! PERFECT!

HappyUP!!! Day 4413

HappyUP!!! - the basement

Why it happened - it needed to

Why it makes me happy -OK....so, the basement didn't REALLY get organized the way I wanted. It was not organized today at all. BUT, I did take some things down there that were kinda hanging around upstairs.  This was a great step. Plus, upon further review, it's really in pretty good shape down there. Just need to push a few things around....no problems!!!

HappyUP!!! - a fellow picker

Why it happened - I was at my POWER place

Why it makes me happy - working out, I found a partner who likes to torture his fingers on the metal a bit too.  Sounds like we may be in a similar place...but on different paths.  I think we may get together and compare some notes!

HappyUP!!! - a buddy at the corner

Why it happened - happenstance

Why it makes me happy -used to bump into this person all the time...and I mean bump! It's hard to believe that, due to our proximity, our paths never cross. Weird. Anyway, it was cute!

HappyUP!!! - sleep interrupted

Why it happened - who knows

Why it makes me happy- I am just THRILLED that on the rare occasions where I have trouble sleeping, it is NO WORRY for me. I can always take a nap!!! Plus, I KNOW the outlets that I have to turn "toss time" into "creativity time."  This seems to be what it is these days. My head is just bursting with so much good stuff that I have to get up and let it blast out!

JollyJottings

Sultans - revisited....banged it with more confidence
Going through Old Bookmarks - learning...helping others...speaking
Guitar guy at the workout
Beef cabbage rolls

HappyUP!!! Day 4412

HappyUP!!! - largo par 3 birdies

Why it happened -my partner was ON FIRE!

Why it makes me happy - all birdies are great....but par 3 birdies can have a more spectacular nature. First, everyone is standing in one place watching.  Second, if ya "stuff it," it gets everyone going. I'm not talking hitting one where you end up making a 30 foot putt. It's a nice shot and all. It just doesn't have that "that's heading right at the pin" excitement while watching the pill drift down from space. My partner did it THREE times today!!! Holy G-Mackeral, Batman!

(The above could have put a couple of geeters in the win column for yours truly too...c'mon, man....gotta love benefitting when you didn't do the work!)

HappyUP!!! - BBQ chicken salad

Why it happened - special going on

Why it makes me happy - my buddy was grabbing dinner. Didn't want him to eat alone. The menu was limited tonight....BURGERS! Too heavy for me and, NO, I am not ready for the cauliflour burger just yet. That chicken salad was out of this world!!!

HappyUP!!! - weather

Why it happened - who knows

Why it makes me happy - it has been so damn hot this summer (See Ol Nutter Almanac on that). It was a NOTICEABLE pleasure being out today. Probably only got into the 80's....in August.  That is a WINNER my friend!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 4411

HappyUP!!! - Golf Fit

Why it happened - I'm putting in the work

Why it makes me happy - great time with Bobby and the boys today pushing it....hurts so good!

HappyUP!!! - new KIX

Why it happened - returning old stuff

Why it makes me happy -Dick's got me today with that $10 off coupon "only good today" when I returned a purchase.  Did I NEED those new puppies? Nope!  But...they are comfy!

HappyUP!!! - Speeches

Why it happened - it was Tuesday

Why it makes me happy - my delivery was solid....the structure was good....the reception was tremendous. Plenty to work on to re-craft! PERFECT!!! Another member jumped in to chat and did a great job too!

HappyUP!!! - finding some instruction

Why it happened -I looked for it

Why it makes me happy- got some great input for that re-craft I mentioned above

HappyUP!!! - GT time
Why it happened - we made it happen
Why it makes me happy - what an exciting project!!! I doubt I will have a lot of physical involvement. I will definitely be there for support. Hey, it might even involve a purposeful trip!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 4410

HappyUP!!! - Sultans

Why it happened - I was YouTubing

Why it makes me happy - great tutorial on this old tune! Already have the skeleton....now to get some nuance in the coming week......and...."mind it's only rhythm he doesn't want to make it cry or scream."

HappyUP!!! - FULL night of sleep 

Why it happened -I needed it

Why it makes me happy - there has been so much excitement around here that sleep can be hard to come by in bulk.  Got a great one last night....straight through

HappyUP!!! - Speech is done

Why it happened - inspiration

Why it makes me happy - this baby is far from done DONE. It's good enough for the venue tomorrow. A nice test spot. Then, this one is going to get polished like the gem it is going to become. The world will hear this one!

HappyUP!!! - we nailed it down

Why it happened - can't wait to get the 911

Why it makes me happy- been hard for the two of us to get on the calendars. Looking forward to this meeting

HappyUP!!! Day 4409

HappyUP!!! - Ikedas

Why it happened -I was on a road trip

Why it makes me happy - what a great spot! They got me in with that big sign...PIES! Charming little place to eat some grub and pick up some goodies. 

HappyUP!!! - not being penalized for stupidity

Why it happened - I'm lucky

Why it makes me happy - I won't get into the specifics. Just know...this could have been bad. It turned out to be nothing. THAT is a HappyUP!!!

HappyUP!!! -assisting on the campaign

Why it happened - I volunteered

Why it makes me happy -when one can serve, one must serve. I have the tools and was more than happy to lend them out

HappyUP!!! Day 4408

HappyUP!!! - The Dead

Why it happened - saw a video

Why it makes me happy - picked up a couple of Dead tunes to pluck out. Yeah...need a bit of work but there are some cute finger moves. Cool stuff

HappyUP!!! - 9 iron largo to 18

Why it happened -stepped it up a bit

Why it makes me happy -always good to deliver when you have to....OK...it's even good to semi-deliver! That putt really SHOULD have broke right like it ALWAYS does!!!

HappyUP!!! - stretching

Why it happened -I due that now

Why it makes me happy -it is just awesome to show up at the range....and HIT! This is as opposed to "knocking the barnacles off" the first 10 - 15 swings!

HappyUP!!! Day 4407

HappyUP!!! - birdie on 15

Why it happened - talent...that shot was something

Why it makes me happy - I was in JAIL on 15...but that little punch cut got me to 10 feet

HappyUP!!! - getting beat with a birdie

Why it happened - the neph stepped it up

Why it makes me happy -I had written the kid off...even told him such....then....BAM!!! ... he gave me a little smash mouth! Great having him back

HappyUP!!! - coffee set up

Why it happened -buddy needs some face time

Why it makes me happy - a sacred honor to have my brain picked

HappyUP!!! Day 4406

HappyUP!!! - Saving 40

Why it happened - I told a story

Why it makes me happy - hey...I already had made the purchase. I mentioned it. I kept the receipt. Good thing too! 

HappyUP!!! - great workout

Why it happened - I am invested

Why it makes me happy - good group of dudes...all there with a common goal...feels good

HappyUP!!! - mow job

Why it happened - pushed throught he heat

Why it makes me happy - that front yard is looking pretty darn awesome for August! It will be excellent for weekend fun

HappyUP!!! Day 4405

HappyUP!!! - A derogatory comment

Why it happened -people are fascinating

Why it makes me happy - oh my goodness, I'm the bad guy! ...well...at least that was said behind my back within a group I am in.  I LOVE that! It's not always easy to do the right thing.  It doesn't always make you popular with everyone. It takes courage.  Hey...that's ME!!!

HappyUP!!! - stuffing it on 17

Why it happened - a dandy 6 iron

Why it makes me happy - THAT was my second near ace on a par 3 in a week.  And...I appreciated that easy chance for the birdie.  NOTE: I appreciated the EASY CHANCE! Lol

HappyUP!!! - great T talk

Why it happened - we do that

Why it makes me happy - covered some important ground re: my upcoming research/work on an important topic to mankind

HappyUP!!! Day 4404

HappyUP!!! - M's speech

Why it happened - Toastmasters

Why it makes me happy - GREAT message today regarding mental health. It is more speaking EXACTLY like this...in any and all venues...that helps progress be made

HappyUP!!! - P's speech

Why it happened -Toastmasters

Why it makes me happy - oh, how he needs to turn this into a signature speech.  People are unaware of what is going on with social media.

HappyUP!!! -L's speech

Why it happened - he took a chance

Why it makes me happy - we received some information about him in a very creative way. I'm glad he did it like this.

HappyUP!!! - Hittin it!

Why it happened - I took the initiative

Why it makes me happy- starting my "off season" training during the tail end of this season. When the "off season" hits, I am going to be ahead of the curve.  Hey, it's always IN SEASON to do the right thing!

HappyUP!!! Day 4403

HappyUP!!! - Stigma paper

Why it happened - a touch of insomnia

Why it makes me happy - glad to get this BLOCK built. OK...not built...but framed. This could be the start of something important. Perhaps a keynote address for the betterment of all man! Yeah!

HappyUP!!! - gathering thoughts

Why it happened - I am going to need to meet someone

Why it makes me happy - it was so GREAT to get this out of my head and somewhat organized. A little insomnia can pay dividends.  I'm soooo grateful I have the luxury of my time belonging to myself. I actually took advantage of this creative period that hit me.

HappyUP!!! - seeing my friend

Why it happened -a whole opened in the calendar

Why it makes me happy - glad to get a little maintenance done.  

HappyUP!!! - Office Depot

Why it happened - I was in the neighborhood

Why it makes me happy- what is the chance that I would be in this store...at that time...and someone was looking for the same obscure item as me....and that item was "out of stock." Normally, I would just go, "OK...they don't have any."  This lady didn't. She asked. They had plenty in the back....and were actually on a "buy 2 get a third one free!"  We had a nice chat while waiting.

HappyUP!!! Day 4402

HappyUP!!! - email from the 7

Why it happened -I had shot him one

Why it makes me happy -I have now formed a personal relationship with a very busy on-line instructor. This takes skill, understanding, and finesse.  It's pretty easy.  All you have to do is imagine THAT person's life...not yours...and you get a pretty good shot at figuring it out

HappyUP!!! - a replay on 5

Why it happened - power lines

Why it makes me happy - yep, that first shot that was going to be on the green was a good one. Probably a 20 foot birdie putt.....but.....ZAP!!!...it hits the wire. Now, it is widely known, NOBODY hits a better shot on the replay if the first one was a good one.  Well...call me NOBODY (hey, you wouldn't be the first!...but..hey...I can't help it if there are a lot of idiots out there)....I darn near made a hole in one.....gimmie birdie!

HappyUP!!! -fabulous par on 3

Why it happened - skills

Why it makes me happy -3 is the toughie hole. It's loooong and plays uphill for shorter hitters (HI!... that's me). I drove it into the bouncy zone. I was given a great chance to hit the green. Oooopsie! Pulled it way left.  I then pinched that pitch shot perfectly off that questionable lie...nice par!