HappyUP!!! Day 1340

HappyUP!!! - birdie binge

Why it happened - damn good shots

Why it makes me happy - since I picked up the clubs again 2 years ago....I don't think I have had 3 birdies in a row....and not staring down a possible 4th after a great shot.....and then making one on the next hole to make it 4 out of 5. That doesn't happen due to pure luck.

HappyUP!!! - talking/texting with a buddy

Why it happened - my bud is on the road

Why it makes me happy - my pal was a little down out there travelling. Glad to provide a pick me up

HappyUP!!! - bunker shot on 9

Why it happened - this one showed some skills

Why it makes me happy - I just birdied three holes in a row...who would think of 4 in a row...especially when your drive found a fairway bunker.....I did....and I picked that one clean...with a nice draw (that means going right to left...and, in this case, with a lake if you have too much right to left)......I thought it may even have a chance to go in the hole. It was, what we call, a GOLF SHOT!

J

HappyUP!!! Day 1339

HappyUP!!! - great round of golf

Why it happened - I hit 15 out of 18 greens

Why it makes me happy - there was a lot of great ball striking going on...not something I am noted for. I'm more about the chipping and putting. My putter misfired a bit today or I MAY have taken today into the 60's. Oh well......I can fix that putting thing.

HappyUP!!! - coffee

Why it happened - I do that on Wed

Why it makes me happy - got some good information regarding how certain religions took hold on society....and how man has "shaped" the story.

HappyUP!!! - talking with ex-coworker

Why it happened - I got a phone call

Why it makes me happy - it sounds like one of my old employees that I care about is on the right track....and it thrills me.

JollyJottings

Coffee

Getting a game

Drive/Wedge on 1..7 iron on 2...wedge on 3...6 iron on 4...wedge on 6...7 iron on 8...good break on 9/9 iron on 9.....good break on 10/hybrid/wedge....bunker shot on 11...8 iron on 12...up and down on 13....hybrid/wedge/putt on 14....drive/wedge on 15.....8 iron on 17...drive/wedge on 18

Chatting with ex-employee

HappyUP!!! Day 1338

HappyUP!!! - The Cremation of Sam Magie

Why it happened - Toastmasters....Robert Service wrote it...I memorized it years ago

Why it makes me happy - it was a nerdy thing for me to do to memorize this many years ago...OK....no, it wasn't....as I have moved people with this over the years. It just seemed strange at the time. I wowed em a bit this morning.....and...maybe...just maybe...someone in that audience will now read Service's work and do some memorizing themselves

HappyUP!!! - golf with my old buddy

Why it happened - he was on vacation

Why it makes me happy - we have so much childhood together....and similar golf games...it's just great when we get together.

HappyUP!!! - chutt on 18

Why it happened - I have some touch

Why it makes me happy - it was ridiculous on how I holed this one out.....from way back long left....over a hump...then down the other side....from 50 feet....and the ball dropped right in the cup with perfect speed. It screwed over my opponent.....I could hear my old buddy laughing because he has seen "my act" before.....I just do that kind of stuff.

HappyUP!!! - a balmy evening

Why it happened - it's weather

Why it makes me happy - it was nice to get in an impromptu walk...very nice.

JollyJottings

Toastmasters

The Cremation of Sam Magie....and the reaction to it

Golf with my old buddy

8 iron on one....7 iron on 2....great recovery chip on 3...good break on 4....solid 5 iron on 5....nice pitch on 6.....smoked 7 iron on 7.....nice par on 8....great chutt on 9.....FABULOUS 9 iron on 10....Fabulous 6 iron on 17..........CHUTT on 18!

Time with my old buddy

Working closely with a Toastmaster on development

An upcoming Toastmaster opportunity

HappyUP!!! Day 1337

HappyUP!!! - getting in touch with an old friend

Why it happened - I needed to get some info from him and to him

Why it makes me happy - for the life of me, I don't know why I don't stay in closer contact with this dear old buddy. Yes...he lives across the country but...for goodness sakes.....how hard is it with e-mail?

HappyUP!!! - pulling up the garden

Why it happened - I got off my fanny

Why it makes me happy - it's a bittersweet day every year when this one rolls around. Yet, at some point, a gardener has to say goodbye to this year's crop of kids. Glad I got it done.

HappyUP!!! - late night walk

Why it happened - got motivated

Why it makes me happy - the weather....the evening....just great for walking

JollyJottings

Getting in touch with an old friend

Pulling out the garden

Getting BUSTED

Going for a nice walk

HappyUP!!! Day 1336

HappyUP!!! - chutt in on one for par

Why it happened - a little luck and a bit of skill

Why it makes me happy - after putting a drive over the fence, taking a penalty stroke, and hitting my third shot over the green, there was a good chance I would start my day with a double bogey. Nobody likes starting with a bogey, let alone a double. The chutt was going to be through a lot of fringe, with morning dew on it, downhill, and breaking severely right to left. Who would have thought I would make it? Not me!!!

HappyUP!!! - Fantasy Golf win

Why it happened - I had the hot guns this week

Why it makes me happy - this was the season ender. I was at the bottom of the money list. Winning this one vaulted me up to where I almost broke even for the year. Considering where I was....that is a win!

HappyUP!!! - 6 iron into 17

Why it happened - I put a good swing on this one

Why it makes me happy - at 172 yds into the wind, I was going to be happy with just getting this one on the green somewhere. I PURED this one....with a slight fade....to a back right hole location.......yeah.....pretty much a perfect shot. You don't get a lot of those out there.

HappyUP!!! - 8 iron on 12

Why it happened - I hit a quality shot

Why it makes me happy - I won closest to the pin money......and made the birdie which got me a skin (more dough!). Who doesn't like picking up some cash?

JollyJottings

Chutt in on one for par

Hybrid on 8

9 iron on 9

Wedge to par on 10

8 iron on 12 for birdie and skin

Wedge on 15

8 iron and putt on 16

6 iron on 17

Fantasy golf win

Great game set up for Tuesday

Giants WIN

HappyUP!!! Day 1335

HappyUP!!! - closest to the pin

Why it happened - I hit a great shot

Why it makes me happy - it picked me up a few bucks....more importantly, it was a great shot

HappyUP!!! - lunch

Why it happened - leftovers

Why it makes me happy - I told you yesterday my dinner was great....it's even better when you come home to leftonvers when you are hungry!

HappyUP!!! - wedge into 13

Why it happened - I hit a nice drive.....and just kept my smooth wedge play going that I have had going on as of late

HappyUP!!! - great afternoon

Why it happened - I got an invitation

Why it makes me happy - it's warmed up a bit....got to do some swimming.....pooling around with the boys....and some hang time with my buddy.

JollyJottings

Closest to the pin

Wedge into 13

Putt on 17

Drive on 18

Swimming with the boys

Hanging with my buddy

HappyUP!!! Day 1334

HappyUP!!! - nap

Why it happened - I went back to bed

Why it makes me happy - it was just a GREAT thing to do on a lazy Friday morning.

HappyUP!!! - wedge play

Why it happened - rhythm and timing

Why it makes me happy - I hit it in to gimmie range twice....darn near holed them both out...and to 4 feet another time.

HappyUP!!! - dinner

Why it happened - a great invite

Why it makes me happy - who doesn't like some stuffed steak and pasta for a home cooked meal? Delicious!!! Throw some cheese fondue into the mix that was incredible.....ahhhhh

JollyJottings

Nap

Wedge on opening hole, wedge into 6, wedge into 9

Playing with Rich

Great dinner

HappyUP!!! Day 1333

HappyUP!!! - Area Speech Contest

Why it happened - it happens twice a year

Why it makes me happy - members from our club came in first in both competitions. So proud!

HappyUP!!! - a great invitation

Why it happened - a courageous conversation yesterday

Why it makes me happy - it just does....and it resulted in a wonderful opportunity.

HappyUP!!! - seeing MM

Why it happened - he didn't have invasive surgery

Why it makes me happy - he's hurting a bit....but he is back out on the golf course where he belongs. I didn't get to play with him today but I will soon.

HappyUP!!! - my new golf group

Why it happened - our old group has faded

Why it makes me happy - there is a contingent of retired gentlemen who are nice guys but played from the forward tees. Personally, I like the forward tees...I don't need a daily diet of 7000 yards. In my willingness to "move up," I now have a new group of friends I can tee it up with. I met a few more of them today.

HappyUP!!! - a very solid round of golf

Why it happened - I'm hitting the driver better

Why it makes me happy - the game is a lot more fun when you can hit a green...period....end of story!

HappyUP!!! - bunker up and down on 11

Why it happened - I hit an extremely good sand shot

Why it makes me happy - yes, there is always luck involved....but, in this case....

it was mostly talent and good judgement.

JollyJottings

Melding into new group

Seeing MM on the practice green

Playing some overall great golf

Area Speech Contest

A great invitation

HappyUP!!! Day 1332

HappyUP!!! - Toastmasters Exec Meeting

Why it happened - we have new officers

Why it makes me happy - this was the first meeting with this new group. This meeting was a little more educational as they learn about the workings of Toastmasters at the next level. At the same time, we got some much needed club business done.

HappyUP!!! - Courageous Conversation

Why it happened - sometimes you have to have one

Why it makes me happy - it went very well. You don't always know if these are going to go well at all.....let alone extremely well.

HappyUP!!! - great wedge into 18

Why it happened - I put a good move on it

Why it makes me happy - it's always good to close the day with a great shot. The lie I had in the fairway was a bit uneven....yet I made great contact with the ball and managed to get it in there tight.

JollyJottings

TM Exec Meeting

Courageous Conversation

Great wedge into 18

Playing with a relatively new guy

Shooting a solid 77

HappyUP!!! Day 1331

HappyUP!!! - Toastmasters

Why it happened - it's Tuesday

Why it makes me happy - what a banner meeting.....3 great speeches and a guest and we finished on time. I think the guest will be joining!

HappyUP!!! - a good estimate

Why it happened - I took my item in

Why it makes me happy - I was told that the item that needed repair was going to be $150-200 to be fixed by someone in the industry. When I actually took it to the person that was doing the work (NOT a discount person), the estimate was actually only $80! Saving some dough is always a HappyUP!!!

HappyUP!!! - stunning weather

Why it happened - a cool summer is wrapping up

Why it makes me happy - I always remember the fortunate position that I am in. When the weather is this good, however, I get an extra dose of how fortuitious my reality is.

HappyUP!!! - teeing it up with a friend

Why it happened - he was in town

Why it makes me happy - this friend is a VERY good golfer...and a nice young man. We hadn't played for awhile so it was good to spend some time with him and have some quality conversation. As nice as he is....it also added to the happiness that I won $10 in the deal.

JollyJottings

Toastmasters

Guest

Three great speeches

Stunning end of summer weather

An estimate on a repair more than 100% less than what I was told

Drives on 10/11/1/2/3/5/6/9......6 iron on 12....up and down on 15...chip on 16....wedge on 17...up and down on 18....wedge on 1....

7 iron on 2....bunker shot on 3....chip on 4...9 iron on 5....flop shot on 6....7 iron on 7....3wood/chip/putt on 17...drive on 18

HappyUP!!! Day 1330

HappyUP!!! - Golf Invitation

Why it happened - one of my buddies is back in town

Why it makes me happy - I should have an enjoyable round on Tuesday that I wasn't expecting.....there is also the possibility of an upcoming event!

<----slightly different picture of yesterday's weather

HappyUP!!! - 49ers game

Why it happened - Monday Night Football

Why it makes me happy - the outcome did not make me happy.....but it was an exciting game. I love watching an exciting game. The Niners showed me something last night....more than I can say for their opener.

HappyUP!!! - being herded.....and being a herder

Why it happened - I got to play with a friend's dog

Why it makes me happy - Shelties love to herd.....I have no problem "being a sheep" decoy. Then, I turned the tables and chased her down.....well....OK....I didn't actually catch her but she had to work pretty hard to evade me! Just silly dog fun!

JollyJottings

Golf invitation

Quality short game practice time

A "touch and go" visit

49ers Game

Being herded

Dramatically excellent weather

HappyUP!!! Day 1329

HappyUP!!! - stormy morning

Why it happened - who knows

Why it makes me happy - a little sprinkle....a little shower....all in the off-season for that. I just think it's cool. Nice, fresh smell.

HappyUP!!! - 3 birdies on the front

Why it happened - good shots...good putts

Why it makes me happy - 3 birdies...3 pars...3 bogeys.....not sure I have ever shot even par that way. It was kind of unique

HappyUP!!! - visit from a friend

Why it happened - my buddy had some time

Why it makes me happy - always good to spend quality time with someone close

HappyUP!!! - Giants win

Why it happened - they put some offense together

Why it makes me happy - they stay in front in a close pennant race.

HappyUP!!! Day 1328

HappyUP!!! - great brekko

Why it happened - I gave the club a chance

Why it makes me happy - convenient..inexpensive...delicious...what's not to like

HappyUP!!! - a free avocado

Why it happened - I checked the receipt

Why it makes me happy - my bill at the grocery store didn't seem right...I wasn't sure. I don't usually check...tonight I did. "What's this 42.55 misc grocery item?"...when everything else was itemized. I went back in and asked. Sure enough...mistake...he misrang my avocado. The error was fixed and I got a free avo.

HappyUP!!! - 9 iron into last hole

Why it happened - I set up well for it and put a good one on it

Why it makes me happy - it was a perfect shot to a short left pin over by the lake. I brought it in right to left...kept the lake out of play....and hit it close.

JollyJottings

Great Brekko

New guys to play with

A very tidy round of golf

Beautiful weather

Fabulous 9 iron into the last hole

Great bunker shot on our 9th hole

Wedge on the first hole

HappyUP!!! Day 1327

HappyUP!!! - playin with Bob-O

Why it happened - he got away

Why it makes me happy - the old golf gang has dissipated...big time. It was good to tee it up with Bob....amazes me that a guy that hasn't played in a month can still get it around as well as he could.

HappyUP!!! - off loading tickets

Why it happened - charity thing I couldn't go to

Why it makes me happy - the people I gave the tickest to are going to enjoy it much more than I would have

HappyUP!!! - driving the golf ball

Why it happened - a few adjustments

Why it makes me happy - I love golf....but when I can't get the driver in play....it's not as enjoyable. I seem to be finding a long lost groove with the driver. It's fun to not play defense all day long.

HappyUP!!! - catching a walk

Why it happened - I needed one

Why it makes me happy - I ran into my friend out on the trails....and had a great time

JollyJottings

Playing with Bob-O

Off-loading some tickets

Hearing some great news

Driving the golf ball

Birdie on 6

Punch shots

Outstanding weather

HappyUP!!! Day 1326

HappyUP!!! - catching a back 9 game

Why it happened - I was out practicing

Why it makes me happy - I played with some nice guys that I don't get a chance to play with much. Always good to expand the circle of friends

HappyUP!!! - birdie on 12

Why it happened - I hit a good 8 iron and a great putt

Why it makes me happy - a birdie is always a HappyUP!!!....and this one allowed me to play the rest of the nine for free

HappyUP!!! - power walk

Why it happened - I decided to hit the track

Why it makes me happy - I was just laying around....got a text....decided to head up to the high school to see how fast I could walk a timed mile. No land speed records set...didn't kill myself...but it was interesting to find out what my "brisk pace" is. OK....I need to start running again.

HappyUP!!! - shower curtain wash

Why it happened - I read an article

Why it makes me happy - I found out my shower curtain was washable. I like my shower curtain. It's in good shape....thought I might need to toss it as it had a bit of mold on it. A little bleach and fab softener...I think it's almost as good as new. The funny thing...I knew I could not put it in the dryer. I went, "how am I going to dry it?"...then I went, "duh!" I crack me up.

Happy

JollyJottings

Hitting balls

Catching a back 9 game

Birdie on 12

Astounding weather

A power walk

HappyUP!!! Day 1325

HappyUP!!! - Putt on 2

Why it happened - been spending some time practicing

Why it makes me happy - nothing like being one under after 2

HappyUP!!!....unless it is 2 under after 3

Why it happened - I put a wedge to 6 inches

Why it makes me happy - it was a great wedge shot.....and got me going low in a hurry

HappyUP!!! - splendid weather

Why it happened - it's weather

Why it makes me happy - I really didn't care how I played today....I was just so in gratitude that I could be out on such a gorgeous day....not worrying about "an office"......just soaked it in today. Very grateful

JollyJottings

Coffee

Putt on 2

Wedge on 3....8 iron on 4....pitch on 5...pitch on 6...8 iron on 7...7 iron on 8...chip on 9...wedge on 10....bunker shot on 13...wedge on 14.....trouble shot on 16.....bunker shot on 18

FABULOUS weather

Chat with my buddy

HappyUP!!! Day 1324

HappyUP!!! - Great Club Speech Contest

Why it happened - it's that time of the year

Why it makes me happy - we had three great speeches given.....and they were all FUNNY! Our club contest was more competitive than many area speech contests (the next level our winner is going to) that I have attended.

HappyUP!!! - being eligible for a new game

Why it happened - they changed their rules

Why it makes me happy - there is a group of guys that has a monthly/semi-monthly game....the seniors. They lowered the age requirement.......I can play in it now!

HappyUP!!! - great practice session

Why it happened - I'm working on it

Why it makes me happy - I was using an old drill......which was creating a lot more compression of the golf ball. It's amazing the HUGE difference a small thing makes in the golf swing. I did some quality work on my chipping too.

JollyJottings

Great Speech contest

Excellent practice session

Beautiful weather

Golf setup

Getting into a new game

HappyUP!!! Day 1323

HappyUP!!! - no aeration this fall

Why it happened - bi-weekly sanding

Why it makes me happy - twice a year, our golf course superintendent punches the greens and puts a thick blanket of sand on the greens. When I grew up, most places did it once a year. It's a necessary but disruptive process. An occasional light sanding is not as intrusive and avoids the greens being unplayable for the two weeks after aeration...and messed up two weeks after that.

HappyUP!!! - Dr visit

Why it happened - I go a few times a year for different segments of my physical

Why it makes me happy - blood pressure was outstanding....bloodwork was OK.

HappyUP!!! - watching some comedy

Why it happened - channel surfing

Why it makes me happy - I don't usually watch Comedy Central...but got a nice uplift tonight

JollyJottings

No aeration this year

Smacking balls

Dr Visit

Watching some comedy

An unexpected visit

Nice walk

HappyUP!!! Day 1322

HappyUP!!! - Heritage Flight

Why it happened - I went to the air show

Why it makes me happy - didn't have the regular camera with me..did my best with the iPhone. What you see here is the earliest USAF planes....a couple of P38's...with the latest enemy menace...the F-22 RAPTOR. Flying together.

HappyUP!!! - that Raptor

Why it happened - some smart guys used the tax payer dollars in a good way

Why it makes me happy - THAT THING is incredible....a plane of that size...should NOT be able to do the things it does. It was like a stunt plane.....WITH bombs!

HappyUP!!! - easy exit

Why it happened - great organization

Why it makes me happy - after a long, hot day on the tarmac, the last thing you want is a traffic jam. The organizers had their stuff together.

HappyUP!!! - bndanas and a big ice cube

Why it happened - I had an idea

Why it makes me happy - I knew it would be a little warm out there...with no shade. I froze a block of ice in a big container. I packed some bandanas. That cool water that came out of the container....poured over the bandanas.....wrapped around the neck.....just what you need to keep it cooled down....niiiiizzzzze.

HappyUP!!! - Giants win

Why it happened - Buster Posey definitely contributed

Why it makes me happy - I didn't get to see the game....but I did see Posey hit a two run homer which is all the Giants needed to pull into a first place tie with the Padres. Who doesn't LOVE a pennant race?!?

JollyJottings

Heritage Flight

Raptor

Bandanas and a Big Ice Cube

Finding Stuff

Easy exit

HappyUP!!! Day 1321

HappyUP!!! - solid through 6

Why it happened - just playing golf

Why it makes me happy - just in the process of rebuilding the golf game. Truth be told, things were good through 10 3/4....then things fell off....but I learned some things

HappyUP!!! - reunion

Why it happened - I was invited to go

Why it makes me happy - it wasn't my reunion, but it was a combo of the two classes behind me. I had a great time seeing some long forgotten familiar faces

HappyUP!!! - headache abated

Why it happened - aspirin?

Why it makes me happy - I don't do headaches very often....but I had a doozy when I got up. I think the cool morning air of the golf course may have helped. I thought this one was going to cause me to bag it early. As it is, I enjoyed the morning...immensely.

JollyJottings

Headache abated

Birdie on 4

Solid play through 6 holes

Talking with my buddy

Class reunion

Steel Breeze

HappyUP!!! Day 1320

HappyUP!!! - practice session

Why it happened - I practice

Why it makes me happy - the weather was perfect....got a little help from my coach....and some good conversation. Productive

HappyUP!!! - visiting with the family

Why it happened - I went for a walk

Why it makes me happy - I had to stop for a water break.....sis in law and nephew were hanging out.....so I got in an unexpected visit

HappyUP!!! - Giants

Why it happened - it's that season

Why it makes me happy - they won...tied the Padres for the Division lead.....I got to watch the game with my good friends. GREAT Friday night!!!

JollyJottings

Practice session

Dog sitting

Visiting with family

Watching the Giants score a big win

Time with those close to me

HappyUP!!! Day 1319

HappyUP!!! - a lesson with my student

Why it happened - giving the guy some guitar advice

Why it makes me happy - it's always good to share what you know with someone that wants to hear about it

HappyUP!!! - getting tests done

Why it happened - I hustled

Why it makes me happy - it's just routine bloodwork in conjunction with my physical. I had forgot to do this....and my physical is Monday. It was cool to know the lab would have work at doctor's tomorrow...no need to cancel an appointment

HappyUP!!! - great errands run

Why it happned - uh....I made a list

Why it makes me happy - it's always cool when your errands run goes...bam...bam...bam. At least, that is how I feel

JollyJottings

Great errands run

Getting some tests done

Not having to cancel an appointment

A lesson with my student

HappyUP!!! Day 1318

HappyUP!!! - brekko

Why it happened - I set it up

Why it makes me happy - good to get to know an old acquaintenance a little better. I got some very useful information. The fellowship was worth the cost of brekko....the info just a bonus

HappyUP!!! - quick stop by my friend's house

Why it happened - it was on the way

Why it makes me happy - just good sharing and staying in touch...always a good thing

HappyUP!!! - 6 iron on 12

Why it happened - wind was howling

Why it makes me happy - I kept it low....hit the perfect shot....it gave the pin a scare before ending up 4 feet. Hole in one will be for another day.

HappyUP!!! - thunder and a touch of rain

Why it happened - freaky weather

Why it makes me happy - this kind of weather is sooooo out of place for this time of year....yet....I kind of like that kind of thing.

JollyJottings

Coffee

Breakfast with a new friend/old acquaintenance

Cool weather

Playing golf with a nice young man

Wedge on 2.....drive on 3....hybrid on 4.....drive on 5.....8 iron bump on 5....6 iron on 7....drive on 8....drive on 9....bump n run on 11....6 iron on 12.....9 iron on 17....8 iron on 18

Getting some things done

Scrubbing Bubbles

Thunder and a touch of rain

The Ol Nutter Almanac 2010

The count -

6/27 - 102 6/28-102 7/15-100 7/16-102 7/18-100 8/24-104 8/25 -108

9/8 Update - remember.....I use the Roseville, CA listing for weather.com as my source for 100 degree days....back on 9/2...thought we would hit 100....only 99. We have a 10 day forecast there of 91 as being the highest. Unless we catch an indian summer (can I still say that and be politically correct....who knows these days?) Anyway....it looks like we may end up at 7 days in triple digits. If so, this would be the first time the Ol Almanac EVER over-forecasted at all. Yeah....this "global warming" is screwing everything up.

9/2 Update - two more days last week....only two days at 100 or above in August....what the heck. This brings us up to a total of 7 for the year with another one looking to hit the books today.

8/11 Update - I am not looking to jinx us. This summer's weather has been awesome. This year, however, the Ol Nutter Almanac is in jeopardy of being incorrect for the first time.....based on predictin too MANY days of 100 or more. Here we are on Aug 11 and we have no 100 degree days predicted through the beginning of next week. We have only had 5 so far. The prediction called for no more than 13 which means the 10-13 range.

The extra bonus this year? - look at the days of 100 or more. Nothing over 102. What a spectacular summer. Today was another day when we didn't even hit the 90's. My tomatoes don't dig it....but I sure do!!!!

6/27 UPDATE - OK....summer came in on Monday morning last....and we got our first 100 degree day today. That brings us up to ONE day over 100 with another expected tomorrow.

6/9/2010

It's time again, gang - for our annual installment of this critical summer whether predicting tool.

We watched the weather over Memorial Day weekend - and, as usual, will be using that information to forecast what the degree of intensity that our summer here in Sacramento will be.

Based on the EXTREMELY pleasant - Memorial Day weekend weather....we will be looking at no more than about 13 days of heat that gets to 100 degrees or more.

As usual - periodic updates will be posted here tracking the results.

It's going to be - a wonderful summer

2008 Ol Nutter Almanac

2009 Ol Nutter Almanac

HappyUP!!! Day 1317

HappyUP!!! - Toastmasters

Why it happened - it was Tuesday

Why it makes me happy - heard three great speeches.....Mother Theresa....Scuba Diving... Keeping your kids from gangs...all great to hear

HappyUP!!! - a member completing 10 speeches

Why it happened - she hung in there

Why it makes me happy - this was her best....her absolute best....I wish we would record the first speech so the person knew how good they have gotten. I know I had a small piece of the growth.......and that makes me happy

HappyUP!!! - blues tonight

Why it happened - it's Tuesday

Why it makes me happy - there is a young kid...that wails at open mike night....wonderful to hear

HappyUP!!! - doing a friend a favor

Why it happened - he asked

Why it makes me happy - it was an easy favor....an easy car drive....a beautiful home...nice.

JollyJottings

Toastmasters

Member completing 10 speeches

Great scuba diving speech

Great gang speech

Hitting balls

Practicing with a friend

Meeting with my swing coach

Hearing some blues

HappyUP!!! Day 1316

HappyUP!!! - Fantasy Golf

Why it happened - I play

Why it makes me happy - out of nowhere...and I mean nowhere...I won!!! Who doesn't like a win...let alone a surprise one

HappyUP!!! - leftover spaghetti

Why it happened - I saved some

Why it makes me happy - it was a GREAT thing to come home to. I love leftover spag more than when it comes right off the stove...by a ton!

HappyUP!!! - driveby visit

Why it happened - my buddy was cruising by

Why it makes me happy - I'll keep this one to myself....just trust me...it did

JollyJottings

Fantasy Golf

Driveby

Workout

Leftover Spag

Choc Chip cookies

Walking the pooch

HappyUP!!! Day 1315

HappyUP!!! - a card

Why it happened - my best friend stopped by

Why it makes me happy - sometimes you cry when you are sad....sometimes when you are happy....sometimes when you are humbled. I like the latter....and it makes me happy

HappyUP!!! - dinner invitation

Why it happened - I was thought of

Why it makes me happy - I didn't have plans...then I did...and great plans they were...full of great food....fun in the fountains...game playing afterward....and chocolate chips. Try to beat that for a SuperHappyUP!!!

HappyUP!!! - painter visit

Why it happened - my painter has a conscience

Why it makes me happy - he did a great job 2 years ago...but, for some reason, the paint failed on my porch. He wants to make it right...contracturally, he doesn't have to. I'll meet him in the middle and get it fixed. That's how ya do it.

JollyJottings

Painter visit

Best friend visit

A card

Dinner invitation

Fun at the Fountains

Blockuz

Choco Chip Cookies

Beautiful evening

HappyUP!!! Day 1314

HappyUP!!! - sleeping in

Why it happened - I was tired?

Why it makes me happy - I slept until 8:20 today.....and I wasn't up that late last night. I am a 5:30-6:30 guy. 7:00 is rare to find me in bed...let alone still asleep. I must have been very content.

HappyUP!!! - great breakfast

Why it happened - I didn't make it

Why it makes me happy - I'm inspired. I will learn to make great eggs. My pal showed me some tips.

HappyUP!!! - a very casual day

Why it happened - it wasn't planned...nothing was

Why it makes me happy - sometimes when we "waste a day,".....it is the most valuable day of all

JollyJottings

Sleeping in

Great breakfast

"Wasting" a day

Great text exchange

Tremendous conversation

A T shirt

HappyUP!!! Day 1313

HappyUP!!! - practice session

Why it happened - I needed to

Why it makes me happy - I got a little tip from Jimmy that I am excited to work with on the long game. I went over to the putting green and was knocking them in like a pro. I have been a little stale on the course......doing some good things in the practice area can cure that.

HappyUP!!! - awesome dinner

Why it happened - a guy has to eat

Why it makes me happy - I haven't had much sushi lately. It is sooooo goooood!

HappyUP!!! - chatting with my friends

Why it happened - interesting times

Why it makes me happy - just good to "be there" for them

JollyJottings

Practice session

Chatting with friends

Awesome dinner

HappyUP!!! Day 1312

HappyUP!!! - brekko with my buddy

Why it happened - he was persistent

Why it makes me happy - live this guy. My cupboards were bare. I needed some food. Hungry and breaking bread with a good bud.....rich times

HappyUP!!! - class review

Why it happened - I took a class

Why it makes me happy - reinforcing some good learning....expanding the mind...it's a good thing.

HappyUP!!! - frozen spag

Why it happened - foresight

Why it makes me happy - I grow tomatoes. You get too many. I decided earlier in the year to freeze some sauce. More importantly, I decided to make pasta at same time and freeze the spag with the sauce. Makes for AWESOME leftovers.....delicious!

JollyJottings

Brekko with Ed

Late night pooch walking

Class review

Leftover Spag

HappyUP!!! Day 1311

HappyUP!!! - Tahoe

Why it happened - needed a little getaway

Why it makes me happy - the majority of the world will never get a chance to experience the shore of Lake Tahoe...with a light wind....70 degrees.....the smell of the lake...and the pines. No way to describe it....you have to feel it. Tahoe served up a beauty today.

HappyUP!!! - Lone Eagle Cafe

Why it happened - I know about this place

Why it makes me happy - yeah....you have to "pay up" a bit for lunch here....but...where else can you sit outside....and take in the aforetmentioned HappyUP!!!...with great food and drink?

HappyUP!!! - chatting with my buddy on the phone

Why it happened - he had to make a tough decision

Why it makes me happy - while it changes my life to a degree (for the worse), he made the right call...the people that he needed some help from demonstrated grace.....while not the best thing that can happen, the decision was the best one.

JollyJottings

Coffee

Car Wash

Lone Eagle Cafe

Gorgeous Tahoe Day

Chatting with my buddy on the phone