Saturday, December 31, 2011

HappyUP!!! Day 1794 NY EVE!!!

HappyUP!!! - weather
Why it happened - we have a weird weather thing going on
Why it makes me happy - it was perfect for what we were up to

HappyUP!!! - swordfish
Why it happened - it was dinnertime
Why it makes me happy - this was the best swordfish I had ever had...ever.....so tasty

HappyUP!!! - not worrying about midnight
Why it happened - better things to do
Why it makes me happy - when you have the decision of staying up until midnight...but have a better option to turn in early......yeah....HappyUP!!!


Friday, December 30, 2011

HappyUP!!! Day 1793


HappyUP!!! - waking up
Why it happened - not sure...never take it for granted
Why it makes me happy - it was so cool to be somewhere else

HappyUP!!! - morning coffee
Why it happened - someone needed it brought
Why it makes me happy - it was sooooo appreciated

HappyUP!!! - room service
Why it happened - lazy day
Why it makes me happy - room service isn't always the best food....but...today...it was perfect!

JollyJottings

Finding my boots
Getting Things Done
A little spit of rain

Best round in awhile
8 pars and a birdie on the back 9
Knocking the ball on 17 when I needed to

Thursday, December 29, 2011

HappyUP!!! Day 1792


HappyUP!!! - time out of town
Why it happened - opportunity
Why it makes me happy - just great to get away from the everyday

HappyUP!!! - gorgeous sunset
Why it happned - it happens when you are somewhere else
Why it makes me happy - beautiful....romantic....perfect

HappyUP!!! - dinner
Why it happened - someone else made it
Why it makes me happy - oh my goodness!....it was anything but inexpensive...but soooo worth it

Wednesday, December 28, 2011

HappyUP!!! Day 1791

HappyUP!!! - pitch shot on 17
Why it happened - a little skill...and a little luck
Why it makes me happy - I hit a great shot into this par 3......too great...I was 15 yards over the green! The shot now required chipping on to the top of a hill...and then the ball gently roll through the tall grass.....so it just had enough speed to get on the green. From there, it didn't have a lot of room to slow down. I hit the ball....walked up the hill....just in time to see the ball gently roll toward the cup.....and gently rim it. A lipout!!! THAT was a moneymaker!

HappyUP!!! - birthday dinner with 12 friends
Why it happened - it was a birthday
Why it makes me happy - sooooooo much fun and good warm times

HappyUP!!! - meeting a new friend
Why it happened - my buddy had a guest out
Why it makes me happy - the guest ended up being my partner....and we won. Plus, he is a grea guy!

JollyJottings

Chip/putt 3...4...6...7...8....9...
Pitch shot 17
Drive hybrid 1....18
Bunker shot 11.....12
Lifting a few bucks from my friends
Meeting a new friend Dave
Birthday dinner with friends
Dinner itself

Tuesday, December 27, 2011

HappyUP!!! Day 1790


HappyUP!!! - a good round
Why it happened - putting
Why it makes me happy - I hadn't shot a good round in awhile. I'm getting back to where I need to be in 2012

HappyUP!!! - dinner
Why it happened - an inspiration
Why it makes me happy - shrimp with lobster bisque.....over basmati rice.....are you kidding me? With stuffed mushrooms on the side? Pinch me....I think I visited heaven tonight

HappyUP!!! - Igor
Why it happened - needed a repair done
Why it makes me happy - when someone shows up.....on time...does great work...at a great price......AWESOME

JollyJottings

Birdie 1....8 iron 2....hit 7....hybrid 8....punch/2 putt 9.....bogey 12...par 13 from hazard...par 14 from sand...par 18
Rice and shrimp
Doing a favor
Igor

Monday, December 26, 2011

HappyUP!!! Day 1789 Mon


HappyUP!!! - Coke Delivery
Why it happened - Happy the Hamster was up to something
Why it makes me happy - remembered that there was something my little buddy didn't get for Christmas. Did a little doorbell ditching. Who doesn't love a present the day after Christmas?

----------"Ho Ho Ho....off to deliver some glass bottles I go!"

HappyUP!!! - brekko
Why it happened - leftover Christmas dinner
Why it makes me happy - I LOVE this breakfast combo....LOVE IT!

HappyUP!!! - time with da boys
Why it happened - it was a sleepover
Why it makes me happy - great seeing the little guys playing last night and this morning. Heartwarming.

HappyUP!!! - holiday checkers
Why it happened - I was called out
Why it makes me happy - well.....I am pretty humble...but when both opponents tell me how ba my fanny is going to get spanked.....and then I dominate them......especially when one said, upon my first move, "you just lost,".........I have to be truthful......it felt pretty darn good. It also adds that I had my butt kicked last year. The new reigning Christmas Checkers Champion....see you next Christmas. I love tradition!


Jolly jottings

Coke delivery
Time with boys
Brekko eggs ham

Sunday, December 25, 2011

HappyUP!!! Day 1788 Xmas


HappyUP!!! - the "Gold Bar"
Why it happened - it's a tradition
Why it makes me happy - the kids loved the way their money was delivered this year. Depending on your name, you either got a Nutterand or an Andrewble.....newly minted "forms of currency."

-------how cute is THAT on a Christmas morning?....a little sweetie with her new bear and blanket

HappyUP!!! - gifts
Why it happened - it is Christmas
Why it makes me happy - I got some GREAT stuff this year!

HappyUP!!! - visits
Why it happened - Christmas
Why it makes me happy - it was a super time for us making the rounds


HappyUP!!! - mushrooms
Why it happened - my sweetie is a great cook
Why it makes me happy - STUFFED mushrooms..... deeeeelicious!!!!























Saturday, December 24, 2011

HappyUP!!! Day 1787


HappyUP!!! - the Walk
Why it happened - tradition
Why it makes me happy - there is little better than a walk late on Christmas Eve. The world is eerily quiet as everyone has made there way to be where they are supposed to be for the night. Very peaceful.

HappyUP!!! - visit from a past student and her family
Why it happened - they are sweet people
Why it makes me happy - it was so great to get to meet and visit with these people....and enjoy the cookies they brought

HappyUP!!! - luminarios
Why it happened - they were in the neighborhood
Why it makes me happy - not many people do this.....it's much more cool than a bunch of lights on a house

JollyJottings
Ball stiking

Drive/hybrid/wedge on 1....recovery pitch on 2....2 putt 5.....drive/wedge/putt 6....chip 7....6 iron on 8....6 iron on 9.....3 wood/9 iron 10....5 iron/putt 12....drive 13....drive/wedge 15....drive/hybride/wedge/putt 18






Friday, December 23, 2011

HappyUP!!! Day 1786


HappyUP!!! - a GREAT morning
Why it happened - they just do
Why it makes me happy - it was JUST what the doctor ordered in this holiday season

HappyUP!!! - a late night walk
Why it happened - long day
Why it makes me happy - walking in the VERY cold crisp night....though brief...ended a great day nicely

HappyUP!!! - Secret Santa-ing
Why it happened - I was invited for hijinx
Why it makes me happy - should a guy my age really be doorbell-ditching?....yep....at Xmas...it is all good in the hood......sooooooo much fun!

JollyJottings

A GREAT morning
Friends at the deli
8 iron on 2....5 iron on 3...wedge on 4...wedge on 6....6 iron on 9....5 iron 12....6 iron 13....3 wood/wedge 14.....recovery shot/chip/putt on 15
Secret Santa-ing
Crisp evening walk
Delicate situation handled well
The mystery tarp

Thursday, December 22, 2011

HappyUP!!! Day 1785


HappyUP!!! - it was intact
Why it happened - lucky?
Why it makes me happy - had to do a return on a present because previous one was damaged....this one was PERFECT.....and allowed me to do some staging

HappyUP!!! - dinner
Why it happened - Sunflower Market
Why it makes me happy - when making dinner for two, it is sometimes more economical to take a chance of allowing the grocery store to do the prep. Of course, there is risk to that....the risk paid off tonight

HappyUP!!! - leaf pickup
Why it happened - I live in a great city
Why it makes me happy - it was a tought season for the crew...but...the way the leafs fell this year....it was easy on me!

JollyJottings

It came intact
No crowd at the mall
Everywhere I went was so easy for shopping
Dinner
A tremendous evening
Leaf pick up
A lot of fun in a garage
California Taco
The replacement was intact


Wednesday, December 21, 2011

HappyUP!!! DAy 1784


HappyUP!!! - Articulator Brekko
Why it happened - we planned it
Why it makes me happy - this little club is almost a year old. Today....we went off site and just enjoyed our company

HappyUP!!! - great mall trip
Why it happened - I called ahead
Why it makes me happy - with the mall being crazy, I was glad not to be a part of THAT craziness

HappyUP!!! - X Factor
Why it happened - it happens...it's TV
Why it makes me happy - I haven't followed the season....but it was cool to see the finale....fully staged....giving all contestants a chance.....putting best foot forward....good entertainment



JollyJottings

Articulator Brekko
X factor
Weather
Good trip to the mall

Tuesday, December 20, 2011

HappyUP!!! Day 1783


HappyUP!!! - a repairman
Why it happened - I searched
Why it makes me happy - I got in touch with a GREAT guy...confident the job will be done right

HappyUP!!! - gingerbread man delivery
Why it happened - I was on the route
Why it makes me happy - who doesn't love a gingerbread man at Xmas?

HappyUP!!! - Toastmaster Xmas brekko
Why it happened - we planned it
Why it makes me happy - we do hard...fun...work every week...once a year...we just do fellowship....and today did not disappoint

JollyJottings

Tracking down a repairman
Getting a gingerbreadman special delivery
Finding some cool boxes
A great gift idea
Getting some more shopping done
Toastmasters Breakfast

Monday, December 19, 2011

HappyUP!!! Day 1782


HappyUP!!! - good news about a fallen friend
Why it happened - I keep tabs
Why it makes me happy - who wouldn't like knowing that, while it was bad what happened, it could have been a lot worse

HappyUP!!! - a reminder from the eating place
Why it makes me happy - they followed up...so I didn't have to
Why it makes me happy - we'll have a GREAT day in the morning

HappyUP!!! - great service
Why it happened - it's Toastmasters
Why it makes me happy - two departments of International were ALL over the couple of things I had issue with. Awesome!

JollyJottings

Performing an act of kindness
Hearing some good news about a fallen friend
Encouraging news on another front
A 49er win
Kids and the pooch
A reminder call from the restaurant
More people coming on Wed
Great service from two departments of TI


Sunday, December 18, 2011

HappyUP!!! Day 1781



HappyUP!!! - time with my fuzzy girl
Why it happened - she needed a visit
Why it makes me happy - it's so cool to not be the owner of the dog....but get to enjoy all the benefits......but I do have to get her out of the habit of "fire sniffing"!

----"I really love the heat in my nostrils"

HappyUP!!! - hit...rehit
Why it happened - telephone wires
Why it makes me happy - we have powerlines/telephone lines that run through our club. The rules of golf say that, if you hit them, you have to replay your shot. It is what it is. On the 12th hole today, I hit a great shot....that hit the lines...but still ended up on the green. I would have taken it. My adversaries said, "hey....rules is rules...you have to rehit." They were right. I complied. Usually, you don't hit an even better shot the second time after a great shot....but I did. Loads of fun as they said, "hey, play the first one." LOL ...of course, I ended up three putting the better shot so it really didn't matter. The HappyUP!!! is in the hijinx!!!

HappyUP!!! - brekko sandwich
Why it happened - I called ahead
Why it makes me happy - lots of confusion today.....frost delay...no frost delay...10 minutes...30 minutes......I'm just glad I called ahead and was able to eat before/while I was teeing it up today at the club! I could have starved!!!



JollyJottings

Good break on 4.....up and down 5 and 6 and 9....3 wood 10....hit/re-hit 12...pitch 13....3 wood/wedge 14 and 15...drive 16....drive/3 wood 18
Good times with my pooch
Brekko sandwich at last minute
My girl

Saturday, December 17, 2011

HappyUP!!! DAy 1780



HappyUP!!! - got da Buddy
Why it happened - just a fluke
Why it makes me happy - I let him off the hook on Friday with a bad effup. It was nice
to get a piece of him today

HappyUP!!! - Mrs Buddy
Why it happened - it was a by chance thing...frost delay
Why it makes me happy - I absolutely love visiting with my friends

HappyUP!!! - full group...fivesome
Why it happened - we got a last minute fill in
Why it makes me happy - 5 is the most we can play......and I love playing 5 with my great friends. It wasn't expected.

JollyJottings

Next weeks time
A full group today...great anticipation

Friday, December 16, 2011

HappyUP!!! Day 1779


HappyUP!!! - chip in on 17
Why it happened - I hit a really nice chip
Why it makes me happy - I REALLY needed to get this one up and down. I was locked in a tied battle with both my adversaries. They were both on the green and I was just over. Instead of taking two to get down, I watched the ball hit the fringe and trickle right at the hole.....and drop in on it's dying roll. Cha Ching....a guaranteed win on the day

HappyUP!!! - picking up my car
Why it happened - it was done
Why it makes me happy - it was great to get a ride......and also to find out that the problem didn't cost me anything to fix! I love my mechanic!

HappyUP!!! - Xmas lights
Why it happened - the kids needed to see them
Why it makes me happy - I am glad there are people out there....entire neighborhoods actually...that turn their quiet streets into a circus this time of year. Personally, I wouldn't want the constant traffic......BUT.....I'm very appreciative that others do it.

HappyUP!!! - EZ trip to the Vet
Why it happened - routine maintenance
Why it makes me happy - I was thrilled to get in and out......on very limited notice....on the last day I had to get something done. Love my Vet!

JollyJottings

Picking up the car
EZ trip to the vet
Drive/3 wood/wedge 1....drive 9 iron 2...bunker shot 3...drive/hybrid 4....pitch 6....hybrid 7...chip 8....4 iron 12...8 iron/putt 13....3 wood 14....bunker shot 16....chip in 17....drive/3 wood/wedge 18
Pizza
Christmas lights

Thursday, December 15, 2011

HappyUP!!! Day 1778


HappyUP!!! - rain
Why it happened - weather
Why it makes me happy - loved hearing a rare sound this season on my roof in the middle of the night....rain! Nah....it wasn't much....but it was a nice little change

HappyUP!!! - a cantaloupe
Why it happened - I had one laying around
Why it makes me happy - I was REALLY in the mood for a melon this morning. That is rare for me. Even rarer?.....I actually had one in the fridge!!!

HappyUP!!! - an afternoon visitor
Why it happened - my friend needed some company
Why it makes me happy - it was awesome to spend time in my home with my friend



JollyJottings

Rain
Rain cleared
A cantaloupe
Coffee
An invitation
An afternoon visitor

Wednesday, December 14, 2011

HappyUP!!! Day 1777


HappyUP!!! - confirmations on breakfasts
Why it happened - I'm organizing
Why it makes me happy - good to have a couple of holiday gatherings booked and
attendance assured

HappyUP!!! - 3 great speeches
Why it happened - people are letting it rip a bit
Why it makes me happy - the new club isn't THAT new anymore....but I am seeing members start to stretch themselves a bit.....and that is where the NEXT level of growth occurs

HappyUP!!! - knocking off a project
Why it happened - I got on it
Why it makes me happy - it's always a great feeling to get something DONE!...especially when it isn't one's favorite thing to do

JollyJottings



Tuesday, December 13, 2011

HappyUP!!! Day 1776


HappyUP!!! - great round of Table Topics
Why it happened - we had only one speaker
Why it makes me happy - everyone got to play today......great holiday related topics

HappyUP!!! - getting a ride
Why it happened - car dropoff
Why it makes me happy - it's not always convenient to drop off/pick up my car where my mechanic is located......and I am always appreciative of a lift

HappyUP!!! - my mechanic
Why it happened - see above
Why it makes me happy - I love spending time in this garage.....cool cars.....and great people that work on them.

JollyJottings

Great round of TableTopics
A passionate speech
Getting a ride
Seeing the Lambo

Monday, December 12, 2011

HappyUP!!! Day 1775


HappyUP!!! - evening audio texts
Why it happened - my family was feeling jocular
Why it makes me happy - we had so many giggles tonight while we were doing this.....such fun. Happiness is not the same as fun....but fun is a component of happiness. Soooo enjoyed.

HappyUP!!! - the bank
Why it happened - I had banking to do
Why it makes me happy - while I had to wait a bit longer in line than I would like, it was no big deal. The teller that I dealt with was upbeat and did a great job.....despite a bit of grumpiness in the line

HappyUP!!! - pest control
Why it happened - I employ them
Why it makes me happy - I was more than happy when my pest control dude knocked at the door and said his company was doing a canned goods drive. It gave us a chance to chat about a couple of pest control related issues.......but it also gave me the opportunity to give.....right there....conveniently....at my front door

HappyUP!!! - the bell ringer
Why it happened - I was at the grocery store
Why it made me happy - I quietly deposited my coins as I was heading into the store. I'm not big on having any of my charitable donations acknowledged. I'm kind of funny in that way. Yet, as I walked on, it was nice to hear, "thank you." In these times of entitlements and people being unhappy (thinking about the Occupy crowd), it is nice to hear APPRECIATION and GRATITUDE.




Sunday, December 11, 2011

HappyUP!!! Day 1774



HappyUP!!! - Ciopinno
Why it happened - it's a tradition
Why it makes me happy - who wouldn't LOVE to be at a lovely home amongst 50 friends...all sitting down with lobster bibs on......totally enjoying this delicious homemade fish soup? The BEST of times

HappyUP!!! - seeing my buddy at the store
Why it happened - we both needed stuff
Why it makes me happy - oh my.......such laughs we had sharing stories about why we were there at the store....a couple of guys.....grocery shopping

HappyUP!!! - putt on 17
Why it happened - I can putt
Why it makes me happy - I took a bit of life out of my opponent with this one.....and saved myself a few geeters in the process

Saturday, December 10, 2011

HappyUP!!! Day 1773



HappyUP!!! - frost delay
Why it happened - uh....weather?
Why it makes me happy - this was JUST what the doctor ordered to make the right call

HappyUP!!! - a battle from the high fortress
Why it happened - I got ditched
Why it makes me happy - lesson to others.....never let your adversary have the higher ground. There is a reason fortresses have been built on cliffs and mountaintops over the years. So much fun reigning "terror" upon my "enemies." Sooooo much fun....and laughter

HappyUP!!! - a lovely day on the farm
Why it happened - we needed a tree
Why it makes me happy - heading up the hill.....cool but not cold....beautiful weather actually....the smell of the pines......and everyone having so much fun

HappyUP!!! - dinner
Why it happened - see the above
Why it makes me happy - after laboring up and down those hills, sustenance was needed....and what delicious sustenance it was

JollyJottings

Frost Delay
Lunch
A day "on the farm"
A fight from the high fortress
Fabulous Dinner
Tremendous weather

Friday, December 09, 2011

HappyUP!!! Day 1772


HappyUP!!! - great brekko
Why it happened - I'm lucky
Why it makes me happy - do I really deserve a morning like THIS one? Probably not....but I count my lucky stars all the time.

HappyUP!!! - warm evening on a cold night
Why it happened - you MAKE that happen
Why it makes me happy - it got down to 27....who wouldn't want to be warm?

HappyUP!!! - great time in the pro shop
Why it happened - member appreciation night
Why it makes me happy - the shop was offering attractive deals....got some stuff...supported the club...win win all around

HappyUP!!! - bunker shot on 11
Why it happened - I 'set" it just right
Why it makes me happy - I am a decent bunker player....but there is a certain way a shot should be hit....this one was PERFECT in execution and result


JollyJottings

Great brekko
Fantastic morning
Weather tremendous
Punch shot on 2....drive/pitch 3....hybrid/wedge 4...8 iron 5.....putt 6.....recovery shot 10....bunker shot 11....hybrid 12.....3 wood 14.....2 putt 15....par 18
Great deal in the pro shop
Warm evening on a cold night

Thursday, December 08, 2011

HappyuP!!! Day 1771


HappyUP!!! - great deal on an order
Why it happened - I got the e-mail
Why it makes me happy - it seems like buttons....and being supplied....is going to be important this Christmas season


----"it's Christmas time....in the ciiiiity"...beautiful scene from recent trip to San Francisco

HappyUP!!! - dinner
Why it happened - gotta eat
Why it makes me happy - when you have great food...and great company....does it get better?

HappyUP!!! - an unexpected favor
Why it happened - the opportunity comes up
Why it makes me happy - I LOVE this little favor I get to do on occasion....absolutely love it.



Wednesday, December 07, 2011

HappyuP!!! Day 1770



HappyUP!!! - re-capping evaluations
Why it happened - I was cleaning up
Why it makes me happy - after doing my one man play, I had a stack of written reviews from a couple of weeks ago. I don't like paperwork...but they were special. I took 15 minutes and captured them in a word document. It was a great tribute to my mom. It gave me a warm fuzzy.

-----Happy?!?! What are you doing near the button machine? Hmmmm....I'm not sure I like where you are going with this!

HappyUP!!! - chaffeuring
Why it happened - I do favors
Why it makes me happy - madcap fun added to a simple request........such joy!

HappyUP!!! - the project
Why it happened - it's that time of year
Why it makes me happy - I am WAAAAAAAAAAY ahead of schedule for Xmas as it relates to this annual project......and it is going to be another HIT!!! I LOVE Christmas without the mall!!!


Mom


Your Mom is YOUR MOM - Nobody can replace her. Nobody should replace her. Nobody can do half the things she does or has done for you. Nobody can compare to her. Only God can love you more than she does. She’s only one person, but she’s THE person that matters the most. REPOST IF YOU LOVE AND APPRECIATE YOUR MOM..no matter where she is, In Heaven or here on Earth... I LOVE YOU MOM!!

Loved this so much from Facebook - especially after delivering the monodrama "10 Years After" right before Thanksgiving....to RAVE reviews of souls that were touched in both audiences that saw the performance.....that I had to share it with my entire world.

Tuesday, December 06, 2011

HappyUP!!! Day 1769


HappyUP!!! - Wor Won Ton Soup
Why it happened - pre-emptive strike
Why it makes me happy - man...lots of people getting sick all around me...thought I felt a bit of "da grime" myself. I duck right into taking it easy....a mega dose of Vitamin C....and this ancient Chinese remedy. Hey...who knows if the soup works....I just dig it and think it does. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure

----Hmmmmm.....looks like Happy is in a bit of a predicament

HappyUP!!! - my evening walk
Why it happened - I needed to stretch the legs
Why it makes me happy - it led to so much more


HappyUP!!! - a stretch by our members
Why it happened - they are in the advanced manuals
Why it makes me happy - it was great to see a couple of members get together and put on a presentation...practiced...rehearsed...not sure I have ever seen that at Toastmasters. Awesome!



Monday, December 05, 2011

HappyUP!!! Day 1768


HappyUP!!! - finding the mix
Why it happened - I'm early this year
Why it makes me happy - yeah.....it's going to another year of successful surprises with the niece and nephews

HappyUP!!! - great run of errands
Why it happened - who knows
Why it makes me happy - ran in to my favorite banker....got the stuff I needed everywhere else....some Xmas shopping done with no hassles...yes....a good morning

------one of my good friend's favorites!

HappyUP!!! - making the pickup
Why it happened - it's Monday
Why it makes me happy - I love being the Monday Man....helping out....and doing what I love to do

JollyJottings

Finding the mix for presents
The idea is working for this year
Pleasant surprise at lunch
Bank....Michaels....Origins....Target...Home Depot
Melon morning
Picking up the important pick up



Sunday, December 04, 2011

HappyUP!!! Day 1767



HappyUP!!! - return of my 3 wood
Why it happened - been working on my swing
Why it makes me happy - I'm not totally there yet with the swing. A flaw had crept in and the 3 wood was the club that had suffered the most from it. Without getting technical, I was de-lofting the club so much that there was no way to get it airborn. A little different rotation and a little different swing path seem to be doing the trick.

----what a nice little half healthy/half artery clogger brekko...LOL....love potatoes O'Brien...great warm up before hitting the links

HappyUP!!! - Chevron Challenge
Why it happened - off season golf
Why it makes me happy - an exciting finish....and an unlikely winner

HappyUP!!! - 49ers win
Why it happened - a new coach
Why it makes me happy - OK....it's been long enough since we have had a local team going to the playoffs. These guys SUCKED last year...the only real difference is the coach....and...today...they clinched their way back to the post-season. Honestly, it's not THAT big a deal to me...but it makes a lot of people around me happy.....and I go with the flow.

JollyJottings

Pitches on 1, 2, 3.....3 wood/pitch 4....recovery shot/putt 6....pitch 7.....pitch/putt 8....3 wood/wedge 10....6 iron 12.....7 iron 13.....3 wood/wedge 14.....wedge 15....wedge 16.....6 iron 17....drive/3 wood/chutt 18

Chevron Challenge

Saturday, December 03, 2011

HappyUP!!! Day 1766


HappyUP!!! - birdie on 17
Why it happened - skills
Why it makes me happy - the wind was blowing against/across us at about a million miles an hour. I cut a 4 iron against it and got it to the front edge........and then drained the putt to close the match out. Ahhhhhhh

HappyUP!!! - taking care of my girl
Why it happened - she wasn't feeling well
Why it makes me happy - nobody does that better than I do....and I love doing it

HappyUP!!! - seeing my nephew
Why it happened - he had something for me
Why it makes me happy - he had some great news.....absolutely loved it

Friday, December 02, 2011

HappyUP!!! Day 1765


HappyUP!!! - 70 degree weather...in December
Why it happened - who knows
Why it makes me happy - we'll get our "bundle up/grab your umbrella" weather soon enough. In the meantime, today felt like a Spring (not Fall) day as we were teeing off. When you catch these kind of conditions, it makes one feel totally alive.

--------Economic times effect everyone....even Happy the Hamster. It appears that, during his year off, he has jumped on the Extreme Couponing bandwagon.

HappyUP!!! - lots of great shots
Why it happened - golfed in the wind
Why it makes me happy - the score wasn't great but progress keeps being made in my comeback

HappyUP!!! - food
Why it happened - I have choices
Why it makes me happy - I made a fabulous skillet..........and enjoyed calamari later. What can I say? I love a good meal!

JollyJottings
Par on 1....wedge on 4.....wedge on 6....wedge 10....3 wood 11....chip 12....7 iron/putt 13....wedge 14.....9 iron 16....5 iron 17.....drive/9 iron/bunker shot/putt 18
Calimari
Good time with the guys
Settling up some accounts
Potatoe Skillet


Thursday, December 01, 2011

HappyUP!!! Day 1764



HappyUP!!! - a lift
Why it happened - my buddy needed it
Why it makes me happy - I love to serve...great start of the day

-------Happy's back for a month of Holiday HiJinx...."what? ....it's December?...again?...I gotta get back to work?" Sounds like Happy needs an attitude adjustment....or the caffiene to kick in

HappyUP!!! - potatoes O'Brien
Why it happened - got my kitchen on
Why it makes me happy - OMG......great stuff!



HappyUP!!! - wonderful morning
Why it happened - just lucky
Why it makes me happy - the wind was whipping.....I had my heavy jacket on.....and the elements just asked me, "how alive are you?"....and my answer was, "tremendously!"

JollyJottings

Giving someone a lift
English muffin
Hash brown
Stock Market

Wednesday, November 30, 2011

HappyUP!!! Day 1763



HappyUP!!! - Rockefeller Center
Why it happened - it's a tradition
Why it makes me happy - watching the center's Xmas tree get lit up on the
eve of December......it's a heartwarmer

HappyUP!!! - great job by the Wed group
Why it happened - we meet every week
Why it makes me happy - I thoroughly enjoyed the two speakers this morning. One giving her first speech...the other giving his second. The TableTopics Master was exceptional. Just a great day.

HappyUP!!! - waking up rarin to go
Why it happened - I just felt spunky
Why it makes me happy - nothing like waking up and getting right to my business.

Tuesday, November 29, 2011

HappyUP!!! Day 1762


HappyUP!!! - a free lunch
Why it happened - I get mail
Why it makes me happy - when a new 7/11 opens, a coupon is sure to follow.

------oh yeah......"da 11" makes one tasty hot diggity dog

HappyUP!!! -"I lost my voice for a week...I've never felt more loved
Why it happened - Toastmasters
Why it makes me happy - THAT was such a funny line....while I don't think it is true for me...or the person that said it.............it just cracked me up



HappyUP!!! - great weekend ahead
Why it happened - just nailing things down
Why it makes me happy - surprised availability regarding "my crew." Gonna be great!!!


Monday, November 28, 2011

HappyUP!!! Day 1761


HappyUP!!! - errands for me and others
Why it happened - I'm just being me
Why it makes me happy - the errands just flowed today.....and I got stuff done for others in many ways.....it fulfills me

HappyUP!!! - karate visitor
Why it happened - I got a laugh
Why it makes me happy - it just did...very laughable

HappyUP!!! - finding a key recipe
Why it happened - just some internet stuff
Why it makes me happy - THIS is going to be a very special family dinner!

JollyJottings

Pooch time
Karate time
A karate visitor
Chasing the rat
Good TV time
Errands completed "as I went"
Gorgeous afternoon
Pulling my meeting together
Finding a key recipe

Sunday, November 27, 2011

HappyuP!!! Day 1760


HappyUP!!! - table tennis
Why it happened - I was at a celebration
Why it makes me happy - I used to be a pretty good ping-ponger years ago. Probably only played a couple of times in the last 25 years. It was great to jump right back in with some sharks and hold my own. Yes....doubles table tennis with good players WILL induce a sweat!

HappyUP!!! - celebrating an old friend
Why it happened - it was his 50th
Why it makes me happy - I haven't seen him or his wife in some time. Great to reconnect now that they have moved back to the area. Great time, food, and a FABULOUS dice game for the masses.

HappyUP!!! - grimey pars
Why it happened - I'm a grinder
Why it makes me happy - I put myself in some unlikely places on the golf course sometimes. The pars I had on 2, 3, and 10 were kind of crazy. I should have made the MOST insane one on 15 had I not missed a "shorty" putt. Just glad I have the ability to recover quickly from adversity. Golf is like life

JollyJottings

Securing a time
Fog burning off
Still wearing shorts
Up and down on 2, 3, 5, and 8.....bunker shot/pitch 9....up and down 10...chip on 11...pitch 13...drive/wedge 14....recovery shot/pitch 15.....chip/putt 16....chip/putt 17....drive/3 wood/wedge 18
Table Tennis
Seeing my old friends

Saturday, November 26, 2011

HappyUP!!! Day 1759


HappyUP!!! - securing the prime time
Why it happened - I got up
Why it makes me happy - I know the guys appreciate me doing this....and it seems like I have the system figured out

HappyUP!!! - teeing up a little later
Why it happened - it is what we got
Why it makes me happy - it made it easier to come back and crawl into the oh-so-HOT bed after grabbing that tee time above

HappyUP!!! - gorgeous fall weather
Why it happened - weather
Why it makes me happy - I may have had an extra layer on "up top" for a bit....but...here we are....late November..and I comfortable wore shorts all day long on the golf course and beyond






Friday, November 25, 2011

HappyUP!!! Day 1758


HappyUP!!! - meeting a new couple
Why it happened - they joined us
Why it makes me happy - this very nice man and wife played along.....they were very nice....and they gave us a foursome on a day we would have been only a twosome. It helped our pace of play

HappyUP!!! - putting
Why it happened - I'm a pretty good putter
Why it makes me happy - .....but this was ridiculous. I probably sank 150-160 feet of putts....and most of them were 10-14 footers. A couple of them were 35. This means I dropped a lot of them in today......which is torture on your playing partner

HappyUP!!! - being joined by Mrs Buddy
Why it happened - she was hungry?
Why it makes me happy - always nice to have someone join us for some post-round eating

JollyJottings

Being joined by a lovely couple
Putts - 10 ft on one...12 ft on 2....6 ft on 3....35 ft on 4...5 feet on 6.....8 ft on 8...12 ft on 13...35 ft on 15....10 ft on 16....8 ft on 18
Winning some cash
Being joined by Mrs Buddy for lunch

Thursday, November 24, 2011

HappyUP!!! Day 1757 Thanksgiving 2011


HappyUP!!! - just a great day all around
Why it happened - tis the season
Why it makes me happy - it's the beginning of the holiday spirit. The rain cleared away in time for the visiting to begin

HappyUP!!! - wonderful Thanksgiving Dinner
Why it happened - someone else made it
Why it makes me happy - great food and great warmth from all the people in the group. Food is love. LOTS of laughter too. "Cobb on the corn".....2 "cloves" of garlic.....such fun!

HappyUP!!! - post-Thanksgiving Dinner
Why it happened - I am always welcome
Why it makes me happy - great to visit with my adopted family in the evening, get some raised bed info, watch some football, and have some meaningful conversations.......oh....and a lot of laughs too.

JollyJotting

Morning rain
Dinner
Wonderful dinner fellow ship
Parm/Eduardo Text
Tamales on the way
Re-Dinner fellow ship
Learning about raised beds

Wednesday, November 23, 2011

HappyUP!!! Day 1756


HappyUP!!! - a special and sacred day
Why it happened - life happens
Why it makes me happy - today is the ten year anniversary of an extremely meaningful and personal event. It was wonderful to be able to savor the moment

HappyUP!!! - a cupcake
Why it happened - I was thought of
Why it makes me happy - it's always a warm feeling when someone remembers something

HappyUP!!! - filling in
Why it happened - the Wed group needed a speaker
Why it makes me happy - I gave a reprise of my talk yesterday. I got to touch a few souls and give the people a nice Thanksgiving gift

HappyUP!!! - good times after the meeting
Why it happened - we were all hanging out
Why it makes me happy - it's all part of the holiday spirit that starts now



JollyJottings

Coffee
Sleeping in
Charging up
Filling in and reprising yesterday's talk
Good times with people after the meeting
A special day for me

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

HappyUP!!! Day 1755


HappyUP!!! - a craftsman at work
Why it happened - a man needs to know his limitations
Why it makes me happy - I didn't think I was going to be able to McGyver this one. With the time and effort it took a pro to make this house fix, I was definitely correct. It's always cool to watch someone work that knows what they are doing.

HappyUP!!! - delivering the goods
Why it happened - it was my turn to speak
Why it makes me happy - this was a unique module to present. I wasn't exactly sure how well I was going to be able to lay it down. Souls touched.....mission accomplished

HappyUP!!! - another Thanksgiving invitation
Why it happened - might have had to do with the above
Why it makes me happy - it's nice to have soooooo many options for the holiday.....I just wish the day could be staggered with other days.....soooo many dear people that I would love to spend special time with.

HappyUP!!! - hearing back from THE Man
Why it happened - he wanted to reconnect
Why it makes me happy - I have SOOOOOOOOO much respect for this gentleman. Since retiring, I lost touch with him. I can't wait to sit at his feet as we reacquaint in December.

JollyJottings

Three great speeches
Involvement of newest members
A TableTopics Master pitching in
A craftsman working his trade
Delivering the monodrama
Another Thanksgiving invitation

Monday, November 21, 2011

HappyUP!!! Day 1754



HappyUP!!! - pot roast
Why it happened - I got out the apron
Why it makes me happy - oh....come on.....do we even need to go there. Just the SMELL of pot roast makes everyone happy......carrots nice and tender......definite in the running for number one comfort food dish

HappyUP!!! - the leaf scooper
Why it happened - my city is great about this
Why it makes me happy - I happened to be home when I saw the tractor that picks up piles of leaves in the neighborhood. I was able to hop out into the yard and get a significant pile of leaves on to the street.....and immediately on the way for composting. I at least avoided one pile sitting in front of my house for days this year. The Scooperman gave me a big "thumbs up" too. It put a smile on my face.

HappyUP!!! - connecting with my best friend
Why it happened - I shot him a message
Why it makes me happy - while it's not a need of mine, it's always nice to know how highly people think of you.

JollyJottings

Meeting new canine friends
Nice walk
The smell of that pot roast all day
Connecting with my BF
Banking
Lots of "those" phone calls done
Leaf scooper

Sunday, November 20, 2011

HappyUP!!! Day 1753


HappyUP!!! - pot roast help
Why it happened - I'm a strong man?
Why it makes me happy - "it is a strong man that asks for help." I wanted some pot roast today. Though have cooked extensively, I have never made pot roast. I called on sis-in-law and a friend when I was confused with the recipe. By the time all consultations were concluded and ingredients secured, I decided tomorrow is the better day for what is going to be a wonder of goodness!

HappyUP!!! - rain
Why it happened - it's weather
Why it makes me happy - it made for a very lazy and relaxing morning

HappyUP!!! - ironing
Why it happpened - see "rain" above
Why it makes me happy - some of the long sleeves had been washed and hung...but not used over the summer. The ironing was a little "piled up." Rain, golf and football on TV, a fire, and a hot iron made for a relaxing time.......while accomplishing something at the same time.

JollyJottings

Early to rise
Rain
Fallen leaves
Getting stuff done
The return of a neighborhood "fixture/figure"
Ironing
Pot Roast whiff
Sis in Law
Great conversation

Saturday, November 19, 2011

HappyUP!!! Day 1752


HappyUP!!! - birdies
Why it happened - shots and putts
Why it makes me happy - birdies always perk things up....the one on 6 did today. I started off with a one way ticket on the bogey train through the first 5 holes. A par would be nice....but that birdie was a lot of help. The putt for birdie on 15 was INSANE....but it's not the first time that has happened there.

HappyUP!!! - chutt on 18
Why it makes me happy - I needed it
Why it makes me happy - tough little downhill touch shot from just off the green. To break my match even, I HAD to make it.....highly unlikely.....or was it? I hit it...it got a quarter of the way there and I said, "this one has a chance." The ball rolled out, took a curl to the right, hung over the lip of the hole, and then it..........................stopped right there! Back in "paper football days," they would rule that as a touchdown. In golf, it's just tough beans! It was fun to hit the shot though.

HappyUP!!! - winner winner chicken dinner
Why it happened - a guy has to eat
Why it makes me happy - I haven't had this combination for dinner in a long time.....and.....yeah .......absolutely delicious....lucky to have had it prepared for me

HappyUP!!! - The Big Event
Why it happened - I was invited
Why it makes me happy - this was something I had always wanted to check out.....just never had the opportunity to do. Moving and interesting....glad to have been a part of it. Fun show and time.

JollyJottings

Drive/pitch 1.....punch 2/saving bogey....8 iron/putt/birdie 6....chip 7.....catching green/putt on 8....punch 10....drive/bunker shot 11...drive/7 iron/putt 13....drive/chip 14....punch/putt 15/birdie....6 iron 17.....drive/chutt on 18




Friday, November 18, 2011

HappyUP!!! Day 1751



HappyUP!!! - fall
Why it happened - it's a season
Why it makes me happy - today was the first day that I saw massive falling leaves. Falling leaves have attracted the philosophers, musicians, and poets through the ages. I get it. Beauty.....yet sadness....as Winter, the season of toughness, waits on the doorstep. Fall has a gentleness that bridges the sunshine of Summer and the brutalness of winter.

----Trees on FIRE!!!...man....I love that!!! It was a little late in coming this year but it's full on now!

HappyUP!!! - brekko
Why it happened - I got an invite
Why it makes me happy - lots of fun to get taken out to eat by my buddy
HappyUP!!! - putting
Why it happened - a little tournament
Why it makes me happy - lots of fun hanging with and meeting new guys out at the club while we rolled the rock around a bit.

HappyUP!!! - early to bed
Why it happened - I needed it
Why it makes me happy - some nights, you need sleep a little more than others...this was one of them.


Thursday, November 17, 2011

HappyUP!!! Day 1750


HappyUP!!! - great dinner
Why it happened - I got some cook on
Why it makes me happy - pretty strong lineup on the plates here at Nutter Manor. A bacon wrapped filet, a tossed salad, sauteed mushrooms, and my mom's old zucchini dish. Basic....but strong....and always tasty.

HappyUP!!! - morning walk
Why it happened - I do that
Why it makes me happy - great to see familiar faces out on the streets

HappyUP!!! - President's Cup
Why it happened - it's every other year
Why it makes me happy - while the NBA peeps bitch and whine, golf goes big time even in it's off season. LOVE the team competition.




Wednesday, November 16, 2011

HappyUP!!! Day 1749

HappyUP!!! - delivering on short notice
Why it happened - we had some no shows
Why it makes me happy - it's always great when you can not only fill in....but create some "wow's"

HappyUP!!! - "drunk monkeys"
Why it happened - I heard it mentioned
Why it makes me happy - I had never heard that term before.....but I got the person's vernacular when they said it.....and it cracked me up.....perfect term (that I will be stealing)

------c'mon.....how can you look at that little face and not go, "HappyUP!!!"

HappyUP!!! - wiper blades
Why it happened - Winter is coming
Why it makes me happy - I go into Kragen and ask the guy for the right replacement blades. He asks me the usual make and model question. Then, he says, "do you want me to put them on?" Now, I am QUITE capable of putting on wiper blades....but I don't do it everyday. It took him all of 2 minutes....TOPS. I would not have beat that. AWESOME customer service!!!

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

HappyUP!!! Day 1748



HappyUP!!! - a VERY motivated guest
Why it happened - we have a great product
Why it makes me happy - I love how we keep attracting quality people....and then they join

-----I know....I know.....you WANT a pair of these!!!

HappyUP!!! - tea
Why it happened - I made a delivery
Why it makes me happy - I was so warmly greeted by this couple.....and great conversation...in their lovely home

HappyUP!!! - an interesting event
Why it happened - I got an e-mail
Why it makes me happy - it sounds like a whole lot of fun!!!

JollyJottings

A VERY interested/motivated guest
Great e-mail of an interesting event
Inspiration
Being served tea in a gracious home
Shooting an old friend a message
Helping out

Monday, November 14, 2011

HappyUP!!! Day 1747


HappyUP!!! - playing the old course
Why it happened - I was invited
Why it makes me happy - I recoreded 400-500 rounds at this place...hadn't been there since the end of March. It was nice to be back. Course was in great shape!

HappyUP!!! - time with my old friend
Why it happened - see above
Why it makes me happy - haven't seen this guy in awhile. It was awesome to get to spend 4 hours of one on one time

-----I love a well used candle!

HappyUP!!! - the colonel
Why it happened - he wanted to play 9
Why it makes me happy - here is another great old guy that I miss. I never played with him much but I always enjoyed his presence when I did. It was a privilege that he joined us on the back side

JollyJottings
Playing the old course
Golfing with my old friend
Wedge 1....drive/wedge 2....drive 3....putt 6...7 iron 7....wedge off the pan 8...bunker shot 9...bunker shot 11....hybrid 14....pitch 17....hybrid 18
Weather
Picking up the important goods
Tending to the furry one
Talking to an ex-employee
Nice night at the dojo

Sunday, November 13, 2011

HappyUP!!! Day 1746



HappyUP!!! - a pine branch
Why it happened - I got the request....and remembered to be observant
Why it makes me happy - I am ALWAYS happy to help my little buddy in whatever he needs. This was a simple request.....honored I was asked for the help with such a simple thing to do.

----a little Caeser to go goes a long way

HappyUP!!! - 49ers
Why it happpened - big game
Why it makes me happy - NorCal with the Raiders and 49ers has been a drought. The win over the Giants starts to say it is a "for real" season. Great game

HappyUP!!! - today's round
Why it happened - I decided to play
Why it makes me happy - soooooooooo many shots to bore you with (go to JollyJottings). It was one of my best rounds of the year.



JollyJottings

A Pine branch
Securing a time
An unexpected 4th joining us
Reunited
49ers/Giants
Weather
Bunker shot 1....drive/chip 2....driver recovery/wedge/putt 4....8 iron 5....9 iron 6...drive/flop/putt 7....pitch/putt 8....drive/bunker shot/pitch/putt 9....drive/wedge 10....hybrid/putt 11....4 iron punch/chutt 12....pitch 13...hybrid 14...drive 15....wedge/putt 16....5 iron punch/putt 17....drive/hybrid/wedge/putt 18
Solid round of golf
Helping out my friends with materials

Saturday, November 12, 2011

HappyUP!!! Day 1745



HappyUP!!! - seeing Mrs Buddy
Why it happened - she has a wonderful husband that takes her to brekko
Why it makes me happy - love to see her enjoying the club!

HappyUP!!! - birdie on 2
Why it happened - good drive...nice 7 iron...great putt
Why it makes me happy - it righted the ship from the bogey on 1

---------My offer of help to Gov. Rick Perry. Rick, if you are reading this (and I know you are...I mean...who doesn't?), I have a new slogan for your campaign. I'll even make the buttons! My consulting fees are only a bit higher than reasonable.


HappyUP!!! - an appreciated recommendation
Why it happened - we were talking food
Why it makes me happy - you never know what other peeps are going to think about a recommendation that you make. Everyone's tastes for food and ambiance is a bit dinner. Glad this couple felt this place was an enhancement to their Saturday night!

HappyUP!!! - birdie on 12
Why it happened - a striped 4 iron right at the pin
Why it makes me happy - that shot should have released....it was looking like a possible ace in the air. In reality, it came up 15 feet short......but that putt from right to left was DRILLED into the center of that jar

HappyUP!!! - walking over to secure a tee time next week
Why it happened - I got out of bed
Why it makes me happy - we got the time......and other things were accomplished in the process.


Friday, November 11, 2011

HappyUP!!! Day 1744


HappyUP!!! - starting birdie birdie
Why it happened - I hit some shots
Why it makes me happy - I not only birdied the first two....I made a great par on the tough 3rd hole......and had it tight for another birdie on 4 (darn.....that putt should have dropped). It was exciting to get off to such a GREAT start

HappyUP!!! - a VERY fun movie
Why it happened - I was invited
Why it makes me happy - sigggggh. I just love these kind of intimate evenings with my tribe

HappyUP!!! - shorts and shirtsleeves
Why it happened - it was marginal
Why it makes me happy - we are a bit into November. Though there was some smatters of rain, I got another day in on the course with minimal clothing. I LOVE the fall here in Nor Cal....hard to imagine living elsewhere!



Thursday, November 10, 2011

HappyUP!!! Day 1743


HappyUP!!! - teeth cleaning
Why it happened - I do that a few times a year
Why it makes me happy - c'mon.....who doesn't love that feeling when one is done with the hygenist? Fresh and clean

HappyUP!!! - chat with my dentist
Why it happened - see above
Why it makes me happy - this was not just cleaning day. This was x-ray day. All looks good. PLUS, as it turns out, my dentist has a personal connection with someone else important to me. It was a weird, but GREAT, coincidence!

HappyUP!!! - my furnace
Why it happened - I fired it up
Why it makes me happy - it seems to working perfectly as we go into another year. Yes, I may have tested it already this year......it just got a bit more appreciation from me today!

HappyUP!!! - my neighbor and her brother
Why it happened - they were having an in house lunch
Why it makes me happy - we keep out of each other's business. I LOVE that about my neighbor who lives REALLY close to me. We respect each other's privacy.....yet.....we still have a bond. It was great catching up with her brother who got here a little before she did for lunch! I also love being "old Roseville" with so many people that are friends




Wednesday, November 09, 2011

HappyUP!!! Day 1742


HappyUP!!! - speakers stepping up
Why it happened - it's the Wed group
Why it makes me happy - when the meeting started, we only had 1 speaker. These guys and gals are getting it. We had two others jumping in which led to a great meeting and.........

HappyUP!!! - new member
Why it happened - see above
Why it makes me happy - in Toastmasters, our product is our meeting. We had a first time guest. She didn't know we were scrambling.....she complimented us on how well organized we were. She is joining! We put on a good show!

HappyUP!!! - nice news....goodbye
Why it happened - good things just seem to
Why it makes me happy - when a problem goes away......CELEBRATE!!! BIG TIME!!! We all seem to stress when we have a problem. Do we adequately celebrate when one is alleviated? I did today!


Tuesday, November 08, 2011

HappyUP!!! Day 1741



HappyUP!!! - new member
Why it happened - he came back
Why it makes me happy - this guest went and visited other clubs......our vibe won

HappyUP!!! - nite out
Why it happened - why not?
Why it makes me happy - a new venue/place to go for our little tribe...delicious

HappyUP!!! - disarming
Why it happened - took a second try
Why it makes me happy - I didn't used to have to do this. Due to a change in procedure, I have to work the alarm at our venue. I had a FAIL the first time....glad the alarm gave me a second chance to get it right before the police came!


Monday, November 07, 2011

HappyUP!!! Day 1740


HappyUP!!! - riding gloves
Why it happened - I found them
Why it makes me happy - every once in awhile, not oft used items are actually EXACTLY where they belong. I'm glad they were today.

HappyUP!!! - leftovers
Why it happened - I ate sparingly last night
Why it makes me happy - man.....I LOVE leftovers.....especially Italian

HappyUP!!! - new hand vac
Why it happened - I bought it the other day
Why it makes me happy - I've gone through a lot of Dustbusters in my time...so much so that I vowed never to buy another one. THIS item is BEYOND the DBer. Very handy for around the house.

JollyJottings

Hand held vac
My life
Walk and a workout
Delicious leftovers
Helping out
Nice ride...new route
Riding gloves
New lick
Brisk weather

Sunday, November 06, 2011

HappyUP!!! Day 1739


HappyUP!!! - great dinner
Why it happened - I was invited
Why it makes me happy - it was a tough day today (see next HappyUP!!). It was nice to be able to spend the evening with my tribe. It was EXACTLY what I needed! Love my little hot Italian!

HappyUP!!! - taking care of an unpleasant task
Why it happened - it was inevitable
Why it makes me happy - NOBODY ever wants to do this....very tough. Yet, one of the things that makes it tough is how fortunate I have been. While a sad thing to do, it is now done....and, for that, I am very appreciative and grateful

HappyUP!!! - help with the above
Why it happened - someone cares a lot about me
Why it makes me happy - I could have done this alone...I was ready and willing to. It was a great relief to get a ride....assistance....and comfort. Very lucky, I am! Not only is she a hot Italian....but very sensitive as well....siiiiiiggggghhhhhh.

JollyJottings

An extra hour
Early morning duty
Taking care of an unpleasant task
Lovely fall day

Saturday, November 05, 2011

HappyUP!!! Day 1738


HappyUP!!! - rain pants
Why it happened - I was thinking
Why it makes me happy - wasn't thinking when I put on shorts to hit the links. I was thinking before I got out of the truck, however, and grabbed the outerwear for a brisk morning.

HappyUP!!! - great time watching the band
Why it happened - found a very special venue
Why it makes me happy - great cover band.....hor d'ouerves....hanging with my friends...lots of dancing.....and still home early...oh...and...yeah....I made the most of home early

HappyUP!!! - fall back
Why it happened - it's a time thing
Why it makes me happy - the band started early...played three hours...got home relatively early....and put that hour to very good use!!!

JollyJottings

Rain pants
Drive on 1...chip 4....2 putt 5...chip 6...chip/putt 7....hybrid 9....chip 12....8 iron/putt 14...drive/chip 16....chip 17....4 iron punch/chip 18
GREAT time watching the band


Friday, November 04, 2011

HappyuP!!! Day 1737


HappyUP!!! - the more the merrier
Why it happened - we only had 3
Why it makes me happy - we had an additional 2 guys join us on the third tee. Great guys that we played with last week.

HappyUP!!! - knocking out the schedule
Why it happened - focus
Why it makes me happy - it's DONE for the entire month of November

HappyUP!!! - birdie on 9
Why it happened - three great shots
Why it makes me happy - 9 is not an easy hole.....and I couldn't play it any better.

HappyUP!!! - weather
Why it happened - it's weather
Why it makes me happy - it started to get a little chilly on the third hole....and I wasn't ready for it......I was VERY thankful that the sun didn't hide behind the clouds for the rest of the day.

JollyJottings

Stunning weather
The more the merrier
Great phone convo
Fabulous sleep

Thursday, November 03, 2011

HappyUP!!! Day 1736


HappyUP!!! - cabbage soup
Why it happened - I made some the other day
Why it makes me happy - I love this dish....especially when the weather turns. Low in calories...big in flavor....lots of good things in there. Added brussel sprouts this time around.....and they are FAB.

HappyUP!!! - double dog duty
Why it happened - helping out
Why it makes me happy - two successful trips....mission accomplished both times. Me and the furry one REALLY got a leg stretch on later in the day.

HappyUP!!! - bad news
Why it happened - I got some information
Why it makes me happy - it was not the news I was hoping for......but it was what I was expecting. The good about it is that at least now.....I KNOW. KNOWING allows one to DO what needs to be done.

JollyJottings

Dog walk
Great sleep
Fall weather
Great day in the markets
Cabbage soup
No cold
Bad news.....but it is for the best

Wednesday, November 02, 2011

HappyUP!!! Day 1735


HappyUP!!! - WOR WON TON Soup
Why it happened - I was feeling "the grime"
Why it makes me happy - whenever I get "that" feeling....ya know....like a cold MIGHT be coming on....I RUN to my favorite place for this dish. I'm not sure if it wards off the cold. It's just perfect for "that" time

(EDITORS NOTE: I ended up not getting sick. Was it the soup?)

HappyUP!!! - taking a friend to the doc
Why it happened - friend was in need
Why it makes me happy - service to others......there really is nothing higher than that

HappyUP!!! - coffee time
Why it happened - we do this
Why it makes me happy - we had a good discussion this morning




Tuesday, November 01, 2011

HappyUP!!! Day 1734


HappyUP!!! - new member
Why it happened - we have a great club
Why it makes me happy - new people coming into my life.....the club's life....is one of my biggest thrills.

HappyUP!!! - family time
Why it happened - birthday
Why it makes me happy - it's always great when our clan gets together to celebrate. It's usually not so much about the celebration.....but more about the food. Salad and lasagna were NAILED tonight.

HappyUP!!! - helping out
Why it happened - weird change of schedule
Why it makes me happy - just glad that I am available to be of service



Monday, October 31, 2011

HappyUP!!! Day 1733


HappyUP!!! - finding needed items
Why it happened - I went shopping
Why it makes me happy - this was a GREAT errands day. Yeah, I had to go to a second store for one item.....but I was thrilled that they had it...thought it might be out of season

HappyUP!!! - good times with friends
Why it happened - I was invited
Why it makes me happy - nothing like some good wholesome Halloween fun

HappyUP!!! - a small, anonymous deed
Why it happened - I was at FedEx/Kinkos
Why it makes me happy - I went to put my card into a copier that was available but I could not do it. Why? Someone had left their copier card in the machine. The display read that there was about $4.50 left on it. One could go two ways with this. 1) It's like finding a $5 bill in a parking lot or 2) Take it to the front desk. I chose option 2. Does this make me a "good person"? Actually, that is NOT the question. The point is that it made me happy to take it to the front desk even though the chance of the rightful owner ever getting the card back is near zilch (the cards aren't encrypted with names or anything....you get a copy card, put money on it, and use it in the machines). Whenever you get a chance to do something that can make someone else feel better, you have a pretty good chance that you will feel better about yourself

JollyJottings

Great errands run
Doing a good deed

Sunday, October 30, 2011

HappyUP!! Day 1732 Sun


HappyUP!!! - hearing something
Why it happened - someone called it what it is
Why it makes me happy - I didn't realize how much and how important I am to someone.

HappyUP!!! - turning a wrench
Why it happened - a bicycle needed some repair
Why it makes me happy - glad to be able to get this fixed

HappyUP!!! - Punkin Cookie Delivery
Why it happened - someone spent an afternoon with "grandma"
Why it makes me happy - those were some DARN tasty cookies. More importantly, he was so proud that he made them and to give me one. Maybe that is what made them tasty.

Sleeping in
Coffee in bed
Tremendous brekko
Cash on hand in the truck
Gorgeous weather
Punkin cookies delivered

Saturday, October 29, 2011

HappyUP!!! Day 1731


WOW!!!! - today?.....yeah....it was a good day to be me

HappyUP!!! - GREAT Member Member tournament
Why it happened - I have an OUTSTANDING club
Why it makes me happy - full brekko......lunch.....and a great format where we got to play with 6 other members that we had not met. Super day

HappyUP!!! - winning our first two matches
Why it happened - we had the tourney hats on
Why it makes me happy - we ran into a BUZZSAW in round three which knocked us out of winning the whole Maryann (which would have been a HUGE upset). It was awesome to be in contention. Next time we'll get em

HappyUP!!! - fabulous evening
Why it happened - a celebration
Why it makes me happy - great dinner at a place I hadn't eaten.......THIS is really what the beginning of a great night is about

HappyUP!!! - a Haunted House
Why it happened - the clan DEMANDED it
Why it makes me happy - it was SO spur of the moment. The little buddy said, "No Way!!!" Yet, he went......to his first Haunted House...........and it was AWESOME!!! Kids and new experiences are the best!!!

HappyUP!!! - post-Haunted House
Why it happened - our house was kind of quiet...sleepover night for little buddy
Why it makes me happy - how much more AWESOME could a day get.....lots of golf friends in a great tournament....lots of family for dinner.....a new experience afterward with the little guys.....and then a house for two.....do the math!

JollyJottings

Par on 3...8 iron 5....7 iron 6....partner's birdie 9.....par 13...birdie 16....drive/hybrid 18...drive 8 iron 11....wedge 4....bunker shot 7....putt on 2
Winning first two matches
Brekko
Lunch
Great tournament
Great weather
Great dinner
Fun later

Friday, October 28, 2011

HappyUP!!! Day 1730 FRI


HappyUP!!! - birdie on 1
Why it happened - 3 good shots and a putt
Why it makes me happy - a great start is always a lift

HappyUP!!! - fantabulous errands run early
Why it happened - up and at em
Why it makes me happy - getting a bunch of things done.....then having time for golf....and for
evening activities.....nice day!!!

HappyUP!!! - GREAT news
Why it happened - professional advice
Why it makes me happy - oh yeah.....this is going to be good!

Birdie on 1....Drive on 3....punch/wedge 4...pitch 5...drive/wedge 6....drive/7 iron 7....pitch 8....8 iron/chip 9.....hybrid/bunker shot 11.....pitch 12...drive 13...putt 14...bunker shot 15...punch 16
Great group of guys today
Time afterward
Running errands in the morning
Fantabulous weather
Borrowing a bag

Thursday, October 27, 2011

HappyUP!!! Day 1729


HappyUP!!! - plans confirmed for next weekend
Why it happened - we double checked
Why it makes me happy - it's going to be GREAT!!!

HappyUP!!! - good time with the putter
Why it happened - I did some work
Why it makes me happy - there is a reason I can putt. I work at it....and I like working at it.

HappyUP!!! - good range time
Why it happened - needed some practice
Why it makes me happy - progress...progress...progress

JollyJottings

Good range time
Watching romping in the park
Good time with the putter
Plans confirmed for next weekend
Watching my friend grow.....and thrive....despite behavior by the turd




Wednesday, October 26, 2011

HappyUP!!! Day 1728


HappyUP!!! - sleeping in a bit
Why it happened - had the opportunity
Why it makes me happy - I'm usually up early on Wed. It was a GREEEAT morning to take
it a little slower and enjoy it

HappyUP!!! - meeting in the lounge
Why it happened - change of venue
Why it makes me happy - the training room was taken.....a little more prep is involved to get the alternative venue ready.....peeps pitched in....awesome job by all

HappyUP!!! - UPS delivery
Why it happened - I ordered
Why it makes me happy - how good do we have it that I don't have to leave my house to get some much needed items in just two days. When you consider I didn't pay sales tax, even with the delivery charge, it was cheaper than going to the store. GREAT country we live in! Convenience




Tuesday, October 25, 2011

HappyUP!!! Day 1727


HappyUP!!! - new member Craig
Why it happened - we have a great product
Why it makes me happy - build...build...build....it's what it's all about

HappyUP!!! - two great speeches
Why it happened - great members
Why it makes me happy - Halloween and Action Triggers....learned some interesting things

HappyUP!!! - knocking down the "to do" list
Why it happened - some focus
Why it makes me happy - we all have the stuff we gotta do....BUT....when you get that stuff done as well as some MORE stuff, it always makes you feel good


Monday, October 24, 2011

HappyUP!!! Day 1726


HappyUP!!! - Webster
Why it happened - a need was identified
Why it makes me happy - Roseville Hardware.....comes through again. Never underestimate those guys

HappyUP!!! - big favor day
Why it happened - peeps were pinched for various reasons
Why it makes me happy - I sooooo LOVE to be of service

HappyUP!!! - delicious bowl
Why it happened - a guy has to eat
Why it makes me happy - doesn't some great chili ALWAYS hit the spot? C'mon....it may not be everyone's favorite.....but who doesn't love some good con carne'?

JollyJottings
Heavy favor day
Webster
Webster again
Delicious bowl
Helping the Toastmaster
Dropping off the manuals
Dropping off a key item last night


Sunday, October 23, 2011

HappyUP!!! Day 1725


HappyUP!!! - bunker shot 6
Why it happened - skills and the right club
Why it makes me happy - not a lot of people are going to knock THAT shot up for a gimmie par

HappyUP!!! - siggggh
Why it happened - an invitation
Why it makes me happy - I'll keep this one to myself tonight

HappyUP!!! - par 3 play
Why it happened - a good day
Why it makes me happy - I hit 3 of them in regulation and played them 0ne under par. The 8 iron/putt to top my competitor on 5 was a thing of beauty. The 4 iron on 8 splendid. The putt on 12 was magic. The 6 iron and lipped out putt on 17 was almost as good as it gets

HappyUP!!! - ball in play on 18
Why it happened - luck
Why it makes me happy - THAT was one awful tee shot. I got lucky that it didn't find the hazard. From there, I took advantage of the break and scrambled for the par.



JollyJottings

World Series
Incredible weather
Getting a prime time for next Sunday
Signing up the group for a tournament
8 iron on 2....bunker shot 3....drive/4 iron 4....8 iron 5.....bunker shot on 6....4 iron 8....wedge 10....bunker shot 11....chip/putt 12....drive/9iron 13....drive/wedge 14.....smart play 15....6 iron 17....scrambling par 18
Getting Buddy 3-ways
My life
Early walk



Saturday, October 22, 2011

HappyUP!!! Day 1724

HappyUP!!! - drive on 1....chip on 2
Why it happened - a bit of skill
Why it makes me happy - it got me started with a couple of pars.....nice

HappyUP!!! - bunker shot on 9
Why it happened - more skill
Why it makes me happy - it's not often that I'm going to get great contact with a 5 iron enough to clear the lip and hit the green 170 yards away. Critical shot

HappyUP!!! - all about the weather
Why it happened - it's that time of year
Why it makes me happy - bask is the word of the day.....and it will be the same one for many days ahead as we enjoy the best season of the year

JollyJottiings

Time with the most important person of my life
World Series


Friday, October 21, 2011

HappyUP!!! Day 1723


HappyUP!!! - early dog walk
Why it happened - I was there...and it needed to happen
Why it makes me happy - our weather is GREAT right now....80's at a high...but a nice chill in the morning. My girl has a nice coat of hair....loved seeing the steam out of her mouth this morning

HappyUP!!! - mowing
Why it happened - it's that time
Why it makes me happy - I LOVE mowing my lawn....I really do. I wish it grew faster

HappyUP!!! - watching the grappling
Why it happened - I got picked up
Why it makes me happy - my buddy had it going on....hard core!

HappyUP!!! -dialing in member-member
Why it happened - we had to figure it out
Why it makes me happy - I LOVE my partner....we will be ready to go



Thursday, October 20, 2011

HappyUP!!! Day 1722


HappyUP!!! - crossword puzzle time
Why it happened - I needed roofing materials
Why it makes me happy - great to pick up the needed stuff from my bro....and catch a cup of Joe and a crossword with him and his wife. Oh no...not just any crossword....this was the THURSDA NY TIMES crossword......they do crosswords all the time. I was proud to make a lot of contributions.

HappyUP!!! - roof fix
Why it happened - weather
Why it makes me happy - no big....put on a few roofs in my time....not my fave thing to do....but I figured it out and the garage is squared away for the winter

HappyUP!!! - golf with the bro
Why it happened - I got my roofing done
Why it makes me happy - my course was closed....happy to get the invite as they were short handed....bro and I were partners....we made a nice little payday....on a day when the weather was...................sooooooooooooooooooooo awesome

JollyJottings

Crossword puzzle time
Roof fix
Gorgeous weather
Family time
Great golf group
Birdies on 4/10
Good break...chip 1....drive/6 iron 2....chip/putt 3....bunker shot/putt 4...drive/chip 5....chip 7...drive/wedge 8.....putt 10....pitch/putt 11....drive 12.....drive/hybrid/chip 13....drive 17....drive/chip 18
Keys in the golf bag
Walking the dog

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

HappyUP!!! Day 1721


HappyUP!!! - Pumped Up Kicks
Why it happened - a trip out
Why it makes me happy - I heard this song playing where I was at. I researched it a bit. It has a nice groove. I love music....but I find myself out of touch a bit. I really like Foster The People

HappyUP!!! - members stepping up
Why it happened - it is the group I am mentoring
Why it makes me happy - lots of last minute changes....but the "newbies" are getting it...no big deal...."you do this...I'll do that..." ...and the show goes on with nobody knowing that anything was askew

HappyUP!!! - calamari
Why it happened - I was hungry
Why it makes me happy - a little pop over to the club.....with GREAT company....for a nice little light dinner....so easy...so close for us.

JollyJotting

2 enriching speeches
guests
members stepping up and filling in
Pumped Up Kicks
Advanced Leader Bronze
Shingles
Lots of pooch time
Buddy time
WEATHER
Calamari

Tuesday, October 18, 2011

HappyUP!!! Day 1720


HappyUP!!! - Toastmasters
Why it happened - it's Tuesday
Why it makes me happy - a heart wrenching icebreaker...and a new application....THAT is a great day

HappyUP!!! - sleep
Why it happened - night comes
Why it makes me happy - I really appreciate my sleep...not all nights are great....most are good...this one was great

HappyUP!!! - great dinner
Why it happened - night with the band of three
Why it makes me happy - just great food....great company....great environment