HappyUP!!! Day 1248

HappyUP!!! - seeing Juan

Why it happened - he came into Starbucks

Why it makes me happy - I haven't seen him in forever. He's like a brotha. Loved running itno him....a highlight of my day

HappyUP!!! - awesome invitation for tomorrow

Why it happened - my buddy got cancelled on

Why it makes me happy - road trip!!! Tomorrow....at a great golf course...with my good friends. Life is good

HappyUP!!! - text from a brotha

Why it happened - I was thinkin of him

Why it makes me happy - I took a chance....gave him some counsel....I think he used it....and thanked me. Hmmm...maybe I did some good...HappyUP!!!

JollyJottings

Coffee

Awesome invitation for tomorrow

Texts with my great buddy

More salad from the garden

Great lectures

Seeing Juan

Fun e-mails

A text from a brother thanking me

IM-n with a pal

A buddy stopping by this afternoon

Carolinas for dinner

HappyUP!!! Day 1247

HappyUP!!! - salad from my garden

Why it happened - it's that time of year

Why it makes me happy - ever have a cucumber and onion salad? It's delicious....and it is even better when you know it came right from your backyard. It's kind of a hard thing to explain

HappyUP!!! - my nephew

Why it happened - he got his FREEDOM

Why it makes me happy - he's been on an IV for at least three weeks. Yesterday, he got to remove it which GREATLY adds to his quality of life. I was able to share a very special text with him.

HappyUP!!! - a member stepping up

Why it happened - people amaze me sometimes

Why it makes me happy - no one told her to go out and make an announcement for our Toastmaster's Club....yet she did. As a result, we are probably going to pick up a few new members! I got a chance to have a great talk with her about this as well.

HappyUP!!! - borrowing a dog

Why it happened - my friend lives closeby

Why it makes me happy - I was able to take this nice pooch for awhile and go for a walk. What a well behaved canine. I love to walk....do it quite a bit. A great dog is excellent company for such an endeavor.

JollyJottings

Salad from my garden

A TM member taking initiative

Great talk with that member

First time Toastmaster doing a great job

A new member overcoming a struggle....and bringing it down

Giving a great speech

Hearing a great speech

Delivering the goods on 17 and 18

5 putts through 5 holes

Wedge on 6

6 iron on 7

Par on 8

5 iron on 9

Chutt on 10

Good break on 12

Wedge on 13

Up n down on 15

Drive/wedge on 17

Drive 7 iron on 18

Getting e-mail from my friend

Seeing my good buddy after a week

Getting paid

My nephew off of his IV

HappyUP!!! Day 1246

HappyUP!!! - an awesome compliment

Why it happened - my friend will be Toastmaster tomorrow

Why it makes me happy - I was helping her fulfill this role for the first time. In the course of the e-mail exchange, she gave me the greatest words of grace and appreciation. While my ego does not need them, they felt great......and they were very timely. Words do matter.

HappyUP!!! - birdie on 5

Why it happened - I hit 3 great shots

Why it makes me happy - 3 is arguably the hardest hole on our golf course...a bogey is common...and a double bogey can happen very easily for anyone. When you "conquer" it for that day....HappyUP!!!

HappyUP!!! - banging some practice serves

Why it happened - I used to love playing tennis..and want to love it again

Why it makes me happy - I don't play anymore...don't have the "zip" I had...I hit some clunkers...but I was very happy at the amount of serves I got into the service box that had a bit of spin on them. Heck...a few of them were even placed where I wanted them to be. As long as I pick a weak enough opponent when I am ready to play, I shouldn't embarrass myself much

HappyUP!!! - my friend's dog

Why it happened - I ran across a buddy in the park

Why it makes me happy - I love dogs....other people's dogs....just don't have the capacity to do the maintenance. I loved watching this dog run across the park to me.....I do love cats..but there really is nothing better than a great dog.

JollyJottings

Teeing it up with my boyz

Taking a walk

An awesome compliment

My friend's dog

Birdie on 5

Banging some practice serves

HappyUP!!! Day 1245

HappyUP!!! - hittin balls and teeing up

Why it happened - it was HOT

Why it makes me happy - I was playing yesterday...caught on to a concept...needed to test it out. It was over 100 but I went to the range. When I was done, nobody was on the course. I played 9 holes in one hour...good practice time.

HappyUP!!! - delivering a gift

Why it happened - my buddy let me know something

Why it makes me happy - it is better to give than to receive. I was thrilled to drop off a gift I know my friend needs and will use.

HappyUP!!! - catching up with a dear friend/old work buddy

Why it happened - it was on Facebook

Why it makes me happy - she told me that I was the best to work with...and I know she meant it and why she said it. I'll be getting together with her and another dear co-worker soon.

JollyJottings

Catching up with old work buddy

Clarity

Delivering a gift

Denise

I just have to say Scott, but you are the best Area Managers that I have ever worked with. I could always talk to you, and I trusted you. The ones I work with now..........no comment.

HappyUP!!! Day 1244

HappyUP!!! - team play

Why it happened - I belong to a club

Why it makes me happy - i got to play a great golf course where I grew up...for free...met a couple of nice guys....and got dinner afterward....did I say for free? I really appreciate free

HappyUP!!! - birdies and my partner

Why it happened - my pards lit it up

Why it makes me happy - when your partner is 3 or 4 under par...you can feel like a boat anchor. BUT...I tossed in a couple of birdies on holes he didn't....so I helped...and we kicked some butt.

HappyUP!!! - walkin the dog

Why it happened - my friend stopped by with the pooch

Why it makes me happy - I really love dogs....just not sure I can give them the maintenance required...it's why I stick to cats. This dog was beautiful...and was very well trained on the leash....I could borrow this pup anytime.

HappyUP!!! - Buddy the Cat

Why it happened - I stopped by a friend's house

Why it makes me happy - I am a bit suspicious about black and white cats.....kind of a Felix complex. Felix the Cat was so cool...but he had that evil side....which I equate to all black and white cats (I only own pure black ones). My theory was disproved with Buddy....he let me do anything to him...even rub those back paws....even my blacks won't put up with that.

JollyJottings

Birdie on 4

Par putt on 8

Good break on 9

Birdie on 10

7 iron on 11

Par on 14

Team Play

HappyUP!!! Day 1243

HappyUP!!! - 27 unimpeded holes

Why it happened - there was a shotgun later so they did some modifications early

Why it makes me happy - just hit it and go.....THAT is the best

HappyUP!!! - twosome that joined us after 9

Why it happened - they were there on the tee

Why it makes me happy - it was the course owner who is a nice guy to play with. Played with his dentist

who is a scratch player as well. Love playing with "sticks"....even if it can cost me some dough

HappyUP!!! - a long walk

Why it happened - just felt like it

Why it makes me happy - long walks......who knows why.....they are just the best.

JollyJottings

27 holes with no one in front of us

18 holes with the course owner and his friend

Birdies on both par 3's on the front side

Positive Psych course

A long walk

Clean sheets

HappyUP!!! Day 1242

HappyUP!!! - 6 iron off the cartpath

Why it happened - I just hit a perfect shot

Why it makes me happy - my ball came to rest in the expansion grove on the cartpath. I was entitled to a free drop but the lie I would drop into would be no picnic. I hit balls off the cartpaths sometimes...no big deal...but never out of the groove. That 6 iron shot up in the air, took a gentle bank to the left, and landed about 5 feet from the cup from 174 yards.

HappyUP!!! - joining my friends for appetizers

Why it happened - my buddy texted me

Why it makes me happy - I have a tendency to play my golf in the day....and settle in at home at night. It was a nice invitation to go join a couple of couples.

HappyUP!!! - wedge on 6

Why it happened - I'm OK with the wedge

Why it makes me happy - the guy I was playing with had a for sure birdie after almost hitting the par 5 in 2. I had scraped my drive into the weeds...hacked it out down the fairway....I had 117 yards left while he was right next to the green. He was figuring he had the win.....until I hit my wedge to about 2 feet!

JollyJottings

6 iron off the cartpath

Wedge on 6

HappyUP!!! Day 1241

HappyUP!!! - Sierra View team play invitation

Why it happened - I guess we needed players

Why it makes me happy - I was way down the list in qualifying for team play. I didn't expect to "get the call".....especially for an away match at one of my favorite courses. I'm looking forward to Saturday.

HappyUP!!! - playing with EJ and J

Why it happened - they needed a game

Why it makes me happy - EJ just made the cut at the US Open. J is a Canadian Tour player. It's always cool to play with pro's....and these are nice guys to boot.

HappyUP!!! - 35 on the back 9

Why it happened - I made some shots..lots of them

Why it makes me happy - I haven't recorded many under par 9's this year....so....when it happens, I do get a little charge from it. It was also good to do it playing with the pros.

HappyUP!!! - early morning walk

Why it happened - I needed to walk

Why it makes me happy - it was good to get out in the crisp morning air at 6 this morning before the weather got a little warm and muggy. It gave me time

HappyUP!!! - 8 iron on 17

Why it happened - I hit it just right

Why it makes me happy - another roll and it was an eagle....but the birdie was just fine

HappyUP!!! - winning

Why it happened - I played in big Skins game

Why it makes me happy - I got a closest to the pin and was on the winning team....it was about a 380% return on my entry fee.

JollyJottings

Early morning walk

Sierra View Team Play

Money in the console

Waking up

My phone alarm

Golfing with EJ

Golfing with J

6 iron on 4

8 iron on 5....7 iron on 8...drive on 9....

Sand shot on 11

Wedge on 13

7 iron on 14

Sand shot on 15

7 iron on 16

8 iron on 17

Drive/8 iron on 18

Winning dough from a guy I usually lose to

Great on line class this morning

HappyUP!!! Day 1240

HappyUP!!! - Toastmasters

Why it happened - it's Tuesday

Why it makes me happy - a member did a great job with TableTopics....a new member stumbled horribly (which will make for a great story when he becomes fabulous) but stuck it out...an endearing speech from one of our veterans.

HappyUP!!! - grilled asparagus

Why it happened - I said, "what the heck"

Why it makes me happy - I have never thrown the asparagus on the barbie......and what a delightful treat it proved to be....oh yeah....I'll be doing that again.

HappyUP!!! - great errand running

Why it happened - I kicked myself in the bootie

Why it makes me happy - I made some traction on overlooked/put off tasks today....and it was so easy to do.

HappyUP!!! - a good month in expenses

Why it happened - I don't know

Why it makes me happy - for whatever reason, I am getting off cheaply in June.....I mean very cheaply.....why? I'll do analysis but, in the meantime, I'll just enjoy the win.

JollyJottings

Toastmasters

TableTopics

A new member stumbling

Great errands running

New headphones

A bacon wrapped filet

Grilled asparagus

My game for tomorrow

HappyUP!!! Day 1239

HappyUP!!! - late night practice

Why it happened - I needed to do some work

Why it makes me happy - it was a little warm out on the range...got a sweat going. I moved over to the practice green. I found some flaws in my chipping setup. I found something with my putter. A wispy breeze came up to cool things off just right. A buddy came up....and introduced me to his fiance'. It was just a nice time to be out there with the grass

HappyUP!!! - up and down on 5

Why it happened - I saw it...I hit it...and it did it

Why it makes me happy - the true joy of golf is turning 3 shots into 2. I was in the garbage with no chance of getting up and down....or maybe there was one chance? There was...and I hit the perfect shot.

HappyUP!!! - birdie on 14

Why it happened - I got away with one...then capitalized

Why it made me happy - I didn't hit the perfect shot in...but I missed in the right place...something I knew...and I got the bounce you can get. I made the birdie...tied my buddy who got a birdie...but he was giving me a half stroke on the hole....made it a winner when I drained that putt.

HappyUP!!! - Toastmaster strategy with outgoing President

Why it happened - he called me

Why it makes me happy - people are buying in to get our club recognized this year....we'll go big time next year!

JollyJottings

Playing early and fast

Staying in on 1

Up and down on 5

7 iron on 8

Drive on 9

Birdie on 14

Pal stopping by

Late night practice session

Meeting my friend's fiance

TM strategy with outgoing President

Prosepective member confirmed to come back

HappyUP!!! Day 1238

HappyUP!!! - Family time

Why it happened - Father's Day

Why it makes me happy - my dad is gone. I didn't have kids. My brother did, however, and I was glad to be around him, his wife, his kids, her kids....watching the US Open.....and eating some darn good food

HappyUP!!! - chip in on 9

Why it happened - I was grinding

Why it makes me happy - a birdie on the last hole of either 9 will always save your bacon. This was a tough shot...I hit it perfectly....and it found the cup. There is always a bit of luck when one actually goes in but this was a skillful little shot.

HappyUP!!! - seeing my buddy

Why it happened - my buddy called me

Why it makes me happy - I have a front loading washer and dryer. My friend just got one. There was some instruction needed. I was glad to help out. I love helping out my friends

JollyJottings

Drive staying in on 1

5 iron on 2

6 iron on 4

Chip in on 9

8 iron on 10

Up n Down 11

Par on 14

Chutt on 15

Up n down on 16

Family time

Dinner

Washer n Dryer Instructions

Makin some plans

Bunker shot n two putt on 18

HappyUP!!! Day 1237

HappyUP!!! - bunker shot on 15

Why it happened - who knows

Why it makes me happy - I was playing poorly....I knocked that 8 iron from 152 out of the trap to within 8 feet.....it was a nice pick me up

HappyUP!!! - sand shot on 16

Why it happened - I have had this shot

Why it makes me happy - it's a tricky one. You have to flop it out left of the green....and let it drip down the slope to the green.....did it perfectly today.

HappyUP!!! - BBQ invitation

Why it happened - my bro texted me....Father's Day

Why it makes me happy - looking forward to family time tomorrow.

JollyJottings

Bunker shot on 15

Sand shot on 16

Drive on 1

Pitch on 2

5 iron on 4

Lip outs

Pitch on 8

Up and down on 9

Jerry joined us

Talking with my buddy

BBQ invitation

HappyUP!!! Day 1236

HappyUP!!! - friend making the cut

Why it happened - he's good

Why it makes me happy - Eric made it happen today. Probably didn't play his best....but it's the US OPEN. He is going to play the weekend. He did better than a lot of great players. He goes out early tomorrow...who knows...put in a good score before the wind....I am thrilled for him.

HappyUP!!! - four mile walk

Why it happened - it was gorgeous tonight

Why it makes me happy - a long walk always does you good....always.

HappyUP!!! - seeing a friend on my walk

Why it happened - my friend saw me walking

Why it makes me happy - it was a serendipitous crossing of paths....I love quirky things like that when they happen.

JollyJottings

Washing the beast

Gorgeous evening

4 mile walk

Friend made the cut

Running across a friend on my walk

HappyUP!!! Day 1235

HappyUP!!! - my buddy standing tall at US Open

Why it happened - he's a great player

Why it makes me happy - E has been out slugging it around the mini tours for a few years. This is the first time he has qualified to play with the big boys. He tied Tiger Woods and beat Phil Mickelson by one today

HappyUP!!! - looks like tennis

Why it happened - got a reminder sent to me

Why it makes me happy - just been too busy to get out there and slap fuzzy around. After getting this pic shot over to me, looks like the game is on!

HappyUP!!! - a solid birdie on 14

Why it happened - wedge n a putt

Why it makes me happy - I was playing a guy better than me...pretty much straight up at this point. Good chance he was going to birdie the hole.....and I drilled that wedge....and center cut that putt.

JollyJottings

Perfect car washing conditions

A couple of birdies

My buddy standing tall at US Open

HappyUP!!! Day 1234

HappyUP!!! - near ace

Why it happened - 157...downwind...and a good 9 iron

Why it makes me happy - as soon as I hit it and saw it drawing toward the pin, I knew it had a chance. That is about 8 inches.....37 yrs playing this game..at a higher level than guys that have 5-8 aces....I have none. The HappyUP!!!?...a tap in birdie...and the thrill...that the drought might have been over.

HappyUP!!! - live from the US Open

Why it happened - my buddy is down there

Why it makes me happy - he is having a great time...has a wonderful hospitality suite on the course....and a great room in Monterey. He tried so hard to drag me down there....not my thing...but overjoyed that he is having a magical experience

HappyUP!!! - a walk in the park

Why it happened - I got a hankering

Why it makes me happy - I ran into a friend while I was down there. We got to have a nice visit....kind of like neighbors do. Great catching up on latest events.

HappyUP!!! Day 1233

HappyUP!!! - Toastmasters

Why it happened - it's Tuesday

Why it makes me happy - we two great speeches (yeah....I gave one of them...nice pat of my own back, there!). We also got our new officer slate filled for the coming year.

HappyUP!!! - friend dropped by

Why it happened - friend was in neighborhood

Why it makes me happy - even a brief visit with a friend is a nice break to the day

HappyUP!!! - hybrid on 4

Why it happened - I striped it

Why it makes me happy - gave me the birdie....took me to one under....at the time...thought I might be off to the races!

JollyJottings

Toastmasters

Getting speech done

Fred's speech

Friend dropping by

Mowed and watered

Drain cleared

Slate of officers turned in

Hearing from ex-co-workers

Talking with an old pal on the phone

Driver/wedge on 1

Up and down 2

Up and down 3

Hybrid on 4

Putt on 7

Wedge on 10

Wedge on 13

Par on 16

Up and down on 17

Driver/9 iron on 18

HappyUP!!! Day 1232

HappyUP!!! - fixing my faucet

Why it happened - I gave it an extra twist

Why it makes me happy - I love my older home....yet....they come with twists. Like today....I have not like my water pressure in my sink upstairs in a long time. I was almost ready to call a plumber. I had tried to get the screen off the faucet before to check to see if it might be clogged...but...as said...older home...it never moved that easily...and...heck...what difference could it make? I gave it a bit more motivation today...and...voila..I got the screen to twist off...I cleaned it out......and....BAM!.....I have a FIRE HYDRANT for water pressure now. No plumber expense incurred

HappyUP!!! - "winning" the 18th hole

Why it happened - my buddy messed up

Why it makes me happy - I never want to "win" because someone else screws up. Today, I was in a world of hurt on the 18th of a course I didn't know...and I was already getting beaten like a drum. My buddy made a costly mistake when he had the clear advantage...I won the last hole...and stemmed the losses.

HappyUP!!! - watering in the morning

Why it happened - I knew it would be hot

Why it makes me happy - I just love being up early....amongst my plants....and giving them what they need to get through a hot day. It's a hard thing to describe.

JollyJottings

Watering in the morning

Fixing my faucet

Invitation to golf

A persistent friend trying to give me tickets

HappyUP!!! Day 1231

HappyUP!!! - a near ace

Why it happened - I hit a beauty

Why it makes me happy - I didn't think I had enough club to get to the hole....unless I caught it just perfectly...even then I thought it would be short. When I hit this one soooo good....and it was right on line with the pin, I thought, "the line is great and the distance should be perfect...this one has a chance of going in....lookout!" It didn't go in...but it was a heck of a shot.

While I remain aceless, it's always exciting to think about when that will change.

HappyUP!!! - an unexpected invitation

Why it happened - my friend had something to share

Why it makes me happy - it is always great to be included in the special moments of one's friends. It's a win-win....you get to feel good for them....and you feel good that they hold you in high enough regard as to want to include you.

HappyUP!!! - golf in a little over 3 hours on a Sunday morning

Why it happened - there were two of us.....and almost nobody in front of us

Why it makes me happy - I love golf.....duh! I really love it when we aren't being held up and looking for golf balls all over the place. The game just moves!

JollyJottings

An unexpected invitation

Golf in 3 hrs 20 minutes

6 iron on 2

Wedge on 3

Hybrid on 4

Putt on 6

7 iron on 7

Up and down on 8

3 wood/putt on 11

7 iron on 12

Up and down 17

6 iron on 18

HappyUP!!! Day 1230

HappyUP!!! - up and downs

Why it happened - I have some talent

Why it makes me happy - I had several creative...and tough ways....to get the ball down in two shots when it could have taken more. It reminded me...."I do have some skills"

HappyUP!!! - USA Soccer

Why it happened - a clumsy English goalkeeper

Why it makes me happy - keeping the USA in the World Cup makes us happy...makes us feel like we are competitive in the "world sport." If it took a guy from England, who will forever be labeled as the guy that mishandled the easiest shot in World Cup history, so be it.

HappyUP!!! - cart path shot

Why it happened - my drive was a bit errant

Why it makes me happy - I was entitled to drop off the cart path. In addition, my ball was resting in a groove that is made between sections of concrete to allow for expansion. My choice was to drop into tall weeds. My playing partner couldn't believe I would not take a drop....and I smoked it off of that tight lie.

JollyJottings

USA Soccer

Up n down on 2

8 iron on 1

Putt on 3

Up n down on 4

Cart path shot on 6

Up n down on 8

Birdie on 9

Punch shot on 12

6 iron on 15

HappyUP!!! Day 1229

HappyUP!!! - Smog Check

Why it happened - time for registration

Why it makes me happy - the truck passed! Hey, I knew it would....but it's never a given. Appreciate when things go well.

HappyUP!!! - almost driving the green

Why it happened - I pounded one

Why it makes me happy - it was our last hole....the opening to this short par 4 was narrow... and I nailed a screaming draw ...it ended up dead on line...just 20 feet short of the hole...probably as close to a double eagle as I have ever come

HappyUP!!! - golfing with an old friend

Why it happened - he invited me to be part of his group

Why it makes me happy - we played a lot of golf together in our youth. Haven't played together in probably 30 years...it was great times.

HappyUP!!! - great invitation

Why it happened - my friend had some time to fill

Why it makes me happy - just a beautiful evening to be outside and chat

JollyJottings

Wedge to 2 ft

9 iron/putt

Almost driving green

Smog Check

Playing golf with an old friend

Great invitation

HappyUP!!! Day 1228

HappyUP!!! - "fixing" my new printer

Why it happened - got my first error message

Why it makes me happy - OK.....I went overkill on the new printer.....and brought in more complication...I had a problem....but, as with most computer things...and you would think you don't need to do this....it required a "power down/power up" of equipment.

HappyUP!!!- seeing more fruit

Why it happened - I strolled past the garden

Why it makes me happy - I have been worried about my tomatoes....great plants...huge plants...but it seems I should have been seeing SOME fruit by now. I saw a few sprinkles over the weekend...but seem to be seeing more now. Just a littlle late this year....the beauty of gardening

HappyUP!!! - birdie on 10

Why it happened - I hit 4 great shots

Why it makes me happy - my opponent was beating me by three shots on the front 9.....he made a double bogey while I birdied....we got even in a hurry.

HappyUP!!!! - great up and in's

Why it happened - lighter grip pressure....maintaining shaft angle.....my chipping and pitching are getting much better...closer to the golfer I am.

JollyJottings

Getting into my class website

Getting first lectures and time to think

Up and down on 7

3 wood on 8

Up and down on 9

Birdie on 10

Up and down on 12

Hearing my friend got some help

HappyUP!!! Day 1227

HappyUP!!! - continuing to swing well

Why it happened - I keep trying

Why it makes me happy - when you are in a slump in golf, everything ends up off. I always have prided myelf in the fact that, while never the longest hitter or the purest hitter of the ball, I could alway rely on the short game in the clutch. When the "long game," gets so bad though...it leeches over to effecting one's strength. The long game is coming around....and, with it, is my attitude around the short game. It manifested today many times....and, though the score wasn't there, the attitude was. That is what it is all about.

HappyUP!!! - remembering mom

Why it happened - tomorrow would have been her birthday

Why it makes me happy - I had an incredible mom. I appreciated her when she was here. I found out things after she passed that would have made me appreciate her more. Today, I found out one more thing that, while not knowing it at the time, was incredible in how it effected my life. Continual amazement.

HappyUP!!! - draining putts on 9 and 18 in the afternoon

Why it happened - I could "see" the line...and executed

Why it makes me happy - the last holes of each 9 is where the money is made. On both of these holes, I had thrased one shot. In the end, the putter is the great equalizer. I made two insane putts on the closing holes this afternoon.....it made me some money. More importantly, it furthered my reputation amongst my friends...."never count that asshole out!" I love that more than collecting the dough. I am a grinder that never gives up when something important is on the line.

HappyUP!!! - life and it's glory

Why it happened - I received some insight

Why it makes me happy - when you can't figure out something that is confusing.....and then you do....it gives you a feeling of accomplishment....kind of like when you get that last word in that tough crossword puzzle. I got a piece of that today...and it really helped.

HappyUP!!! - getting a putt drained against me

Why it happened - my friend stepped up big

Why it makes me happy - though I would have won a lot of dough, this HappyUP!!! cost me some. I had made an unlikely putt...on the last hole...with everything on the line. My friend had got a bad break on a great shot. While I never wish poor things on my opponents, after I made my putt, I really hoped he would make his tough putt to tie the "big bet." We had a great struggle.....and this was a good hole to "call a push" on. I know this was a HappyUP!!! for him....and...because it didn't make me pay....it made it a HappyUP!!! for me. I'm good with, "great match...no blood on that hole...see you tomorrow."

JollyJottings

Seeing my friend as I picked up coffee

36 holes in stunning weather

Lots of great shots

Continuing to swing well...not scoring...but that will come...

Making insanely key putts on 9 and 18 in the afternoon

Making a few other insanely key putts in the afternoon

Great texts

Great e-mails

Remembering my late mom's b-day

Winning some dough from MM

Watching my friend, Jackass, drain a putt on the 36th hole

HappyUP!!! Day 1226

HappyUP!!! - Boz Scaggs birthday

Why it happened - everyone has a birthday

Why it makes me happy - I love Boz......I had stuff on my mind...but I was singing and humming Boz tunes for first three holes...and doing well.

HappyUP!!! - Toastmasters

Why it happened - hello...it's Tuesday

Why it makes me happy - I hate to call my fellow members "students." But, I have been at this for 23 years or so........the peeps that have come in the last year....they just AMAZE me of how they have stepped up.

HappyUP!!! - a guest

Why it happened- I shot him a reminder

Why it makes me happy - he came back...after being removed for a few weeks..but I shot him an e-mail. We put him "on the block" today...made him participate...he is going to join....another person that our group can help.

HappyUP!!! - new printer

Why it happened - old one took a dump

Why it makes me happy - I have an "all in one" now....it seems a little complicated...but I'll get it down...in the meantime....I can print again! HappyUP!!!

JollyJottings

Boz Scaggs birthday

Jokemaster

Glen's speech

Anthony's speech

Todd's speech

Sherri's Table Topics

Our guest participating...and wanting to join

Drive/wedge on 1

5 iron on 2

Drive/5iron/wedge on 3

Pitch shot on 4

Chip on 7

Flop n putt on 8

Drive/wedge on 9

3 wood...9 iron on 10

Hybrid on 11

6 iron on 12

Cut shot and 9 iron on 14

Drive/wedge on 15

Chutt on 16

Drive/Wedge on 17

Drive/7 iron/ 2putt on 18

Guest commitment

Great exchange with a friend

HappyUP!!! Day 1225

HappyUP!!! - US Open Qualifying

Why it happened - my buddy drug me down there

Why it makes me happy - "gallerying" golf is not my idea of a good time. My buddy wanted to go and informed me of our mutual golfing friend that was attempting to qualify. I needed to get out of the house today so it was easy to go. Our friend ended up being low man over 36 holes in one of the most difficult and arduous qualifiers in the game of golf. My friend will be playing in the US OPEN....pardon me....while I gush...and drink in his happiness for overcoming obstacles and disappointments and achieving a HUGE goal.

HappyUP!!! - a card

Why it happened - I have a very thoughtful friend

Why it makes me happy - this card told me so much....meant so much.....made me so proud of my friend. It spoke to overcoming fears. Happy that I have people around me that have so much that I can learn from myself....and feed my own happiness from.

HappyUP!!! - finding my phone

Why it happened - REALLY thought I had lost it this time

Why it makes me happy - I avoided hassle...the place it was made perfect sense....though it took me forever to look for. I am just glad I can communicate again.

HappyUP!!! - starting my summer on-line class

Why it happened - I got the e-mail today

Why it makes me happy - I was thinking, "shouldn't that class be starting about now?".....then I got the e-mail....saved me time to have to do inquiries....as I have dipped my toe into first readings, I am already intrigued. It's also a great place to focus my attention right now.

JollyJottings

Seeing my doc

A card

Starting my summer class

My buddy took me to watch Open qualifying

Our mutual buddy QUALIFIED for the United States OPEN

Finding my phone

Freakish timing on an e-mail from T

“Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase”.

HappyUP!!! Day 1224

HappyUP!!! - cart path

Why it happened - a crappy tee shot

Why it makes me happy - I hooked my drive left. I was on the cart path. I was entitled to relief. I would have had to drop into the rough...bad rough. I chose to hit it off the cart path...much to the dismay of my playing partner....I knocked that 5 iron to within 10 feet and made the birdie putt! Accomplishment

HappyUP!!! - 3 wood off the hardpan

Why it happened - my drive strayed a bit..then I nailed "the shot"

Why it makes me happy - when a shot requires a level of skill above what most have....and you execute......THAT is what keeps you golfing

HappyUP!!! - owner's enthusiasm

Why it happened - he made sure he was there

Why it makes me happy - while I don't care for some changes that have happened, I know they needed to happen for the organism (our golf club) to survive. During these times of change, someone has to be the catalyst/cheerleader. It's not my skillset....I have others...but I appreciate those that have that touch when it is needed.

JollyJottings

Birdies

Soreness

5 iron on 2

6 iron on 3

5 iron on 4

3 wood....chip...birdie on 6

Cart path birdie on 8

Drive...8 iron...putt on 9

Chutt on 13

Hybrid tee shot on 14

Wecge on 15

7 iron on 16

Pitch from weeds on 18

Playing with Mikey

Appetizers

Owner's enthusiasm

HappyUP!!! Day 1223

HappyUP!!! - golfing with new folks

Why it happened - it was round one of our club championship

Why it makes me happy - it's good to expand the circle of people that I run with.

HappyUP!!! - not sore

Why it happened - I ran yesterday

Why it makes me happy - I hadn't ran in a long time. I was worried last night's run might

give me some of that "next day" soreness. It didn't happen and I was able to easily play golf.

HappyUP!!! - swinging the club

Why it happened - I had the club championship

Why it makes me happy - I didn't score well but I could feel that I was swinging the club

better than I have all year...the scores will come.

HappyUP!!! - hybrid on 2

Why it happened - I have a little skill

Why it makes me happy - I had bogeyed the first hole.....and then hit a terrible drive on the second hole.....I was 228 to the pin......and this was after teeing off the up tee. It was looking like my day was going to start off terrible.....and then I knocked that puppy all the way to the back of the green.

HappyUP!!! - such weather

Why it happened - it's NorCal

Why it makes me happy - there just could not have been a much more perfect day weatherwise. Up until last night, it was looking like it might rain.

JollyJottings

Friends

Beautiful weather

Getting to play with some new folks

Hybrid on 2

Hole 3

6 iron on 4

Water shot on 7

Drive on 8

Drive/9 iron/chip/putt on 9

3 wood off of 10....11....13

8 iron on 11

9 iron on 12

Some great putting

Wedge on 15

8 iron on 16

Pitch shot on 18

HappyUP!!! Day 1222

HappyUP!!! - went for a run

Why it happened - friends goaded me

Why it makes me happy - it's a start. I love running...but it always scare me at this age/weight. I can't pound myself like my marathon days...but fear I think I still can. Either way...it was great to sweat!

HappyUP!!! - yardwork

Why it happened - I had the day off

Why it makes me happy - I got a ton done...made me realize I just need to do a little everyday...and...while I was tending the garden....I saw some meditation in weeding.

HappyUP!!! - my first tomato sighting

Why it happened - I was doing yardwork

Why it makes me happy - I have great tom plants....just have not seen any fruit. I was thinking I might have a "sterile" year. I am still not looking for a bumper crop but at least I saw something today...toms seem late this year...but today bred hope. Real HOPE is a HappyUP!!!

HappyUP!!! - entered club championship

Why it happened - my other golfers bailed

Why it makes me happy - my friends could not play both days....so I agreed to play with two different groups of friends....though I wanted to play in tournament. All of my friends ended up with conflicts......so I ended up doing what I really wanted to do.

JollyJottings

TM paperwork done

First little tomatos spotted

Lawn is mowed

Went for a run

Entered club championship

HappyUP!!! Day 1221

HappyUP!!! - hybrids

Why it happened - I hit some nice ones

Why it makes me happy - when you are a couple of bills out from the pin....your opponents really aren't expecting you to hit it on the green...let alone close. It's a tough shot....so...when you pull it off...very satisfying....HappyUP!!!

HappyUP!!! - kittycare package

Why it happened - I have a thoughtful friend

Why it makes me happy - who doesn't like a thoughtful gift?.....I guarantee the crew at Catammunications does!

HappyUP!!! - tastey wedges

Why it happened - I have a decent wedge game

Why it makes me happy - when you loft one up in the air....and it comes down in birdie distance...it's always a rush. It's subtle...but sweet.

JollyJottings

Fast golf

Free shirt

Wedge on 3

8 iron on 2

Hybrid on 5

Hybrid on 6

Chip shot on 7

Drive/putt on 9

Wedge on 10

Drive/wedge on 13

Hybrid on 15

Drive/8 iron on 18

Cabbage Soup

Errand run

Phone calls from friends

Kittycare package

HappyUP!!! Day 1220

What an AWESOME Day - great night's sleep....met my friend for coffee...played a solid round of golf in glorious weather......made my first stuffed artichoke....did a favor for a friend....and am enjoying a lovely evening.....Delta breeze is blowing.....have some cabbage soup on the stove

HappyUP!!! - drive/wedge on 17

Why it happened - the money was on the line

Why it makes me happy - I absolutely hammered the drive when I needed to. When my opponent hit a solid shot, I played one of the cutest nice little wedge shots under pressure that I could. I knocked it inside his shot. Yeah...I left the putt hanging on the lip but it was a well played hole.

HappyUP!!! - getting joined by the Bos and the Colonel

Why it happened - it was slow out there today

Why it makes me happy - don't get to play with these guys often.....what a joy to catch 8 holes with them.

HappyUP!!! - stock market

Why it happened - you tell me

Why it makes me happy- I try not to let the day to day vagaries of the market effect me much....but...I am retired...and I have to watch the financial landscape. May was a little rough. The first day of June was more of the same......which can get you back on your haunches. Yet... if you are going to look at the tough days that way....one has to take a time to appreciate the roar back today! "Sell in May and go away"?......hmmmm.......this isn't your grandfather's market.

HappyUP!!! - flagstick on 16

Why it happened - I was accurate

Why it makes me happy - I hit a terrible tee shot....I was over in the elephant grass....pitching over a knoll....to a downslope....basically...no chance. I just wanted to get it on the green and try to make a bogey. I hit the flop shot....it came out OK....but, as expected, hot....yet...it was right on line....it hit the stick and stopped 3-4 feet away....a very unlikely par at a much needed time.

HappyUP!!! - my new phone screensaver

Why it happened - I shot a great pic

Why it makes me happy - an inspiring photo that you look at a few times a day.....can really uplift one's spirits....even when one's spirits are already high!

JollyJottings

Stock Market

Driver/8 iron/putt on 2

Driver/5 iron on 3

2 putt on 7

Chip on 8

Driver/9 iron 9/Birdie

Driver/3 wood/wedge 10

Driver/8 iron 11

Putt on 13

Driver...9 iron on 14

Driver 8 iron on 15

Flop shot 16

Driver/wedge 17

Leftover tacos

Gorgeous weather...lovely breeze

My new phone screensaver

Yearbooks

Stuffed artichoke

HappyUP!!! Day 1219

HappyUP!!! - pars on 9, 17, and 18

Why it happened - great drives...solid irons

Why it makes me happy - those are the holes where the game is won and lost. My game isn't totally there yet....but getting closer

HappyUP!!! - dinner

Why it happened - did some planning

Why it makes me happy - halibut, crabcake, broccoli, and a cesaer salad....that is some good eating, my friend

HappyUP!!! - Toastmasters

Why it happened - it's Tuesday

Why it makes me happy - I say it every week....but I just love this group and our club. We had it all going on today.

JollyJottings

Toastmasters

Kathy's joke

Table Topics

3 speeches

Putts on 11 and 13

4 for 4 on knee knockers on last 4 holes

Up and down on 8

Bitchin 9 iron on 9

Wedge on 10

Drives on 17/18

Great halibut and broccoli dinner

Crabcakes