HappyUP!!! Day 1522

HappyUP!!! - shorts

Why it happened - look at the weather

Why it makes me happy - the "white" legs made their maiden appearance out there today on the course.......and it felt good

HappyUP!!! - great accountant news

Why it happened - our tax laws

Why it makes me happy - I met with my accountant the other day. I thought the bill would be "X." Turns out it was "X minus .9x".......yeah.......HappyUP!!!!

HappyUP!!! - shaking hands and saying goodbye

Why it happened - it was the right thing to do

Why it makes me happy - it would have been easy to avoid this conversation.....and just move on.....but it was the right thing to do. We are both glad that I did it.

JollyJottings

Shorts

My Cupcake

Drives

18

Shaking hands and saying goodbye

Great accountant news

HappyUP!!! Day 1521

HappyUP!!! - birthday wishes with friends

Why it happened - I was in the area

Why it makes me happy - hey....a beautiful evening outside with some appetizers and conversation.....on a happy day....wheeeeeee!

HappyUP!!! - being accused of being an encourager

Why it happened - I was putting in some time

Why it makes me happy - I just want people to be better......and to get better....you got to do the work. Some of the work....it's not fun. What's the alternative though? To just lumber along and not improve the areas that really need improvement? I'll take the accusation all day long!

HappyUP!!! - great TM meeting

Why it happened - it's Wed

Why it makes me happy - 3 speeches...3 evaluations.....4 TableTopics.....on top of a bunch of club business....all done in 1 hr 10 minutes. THAT is efficiency!

HappyUP!!! - making the move

Why it happened - old situation wasn't working

Why it makes me happy - it's time to move on to the next phase and place. Enough time thinking about it...today, it was done!

JollyJottings

Toastmasters....3 speechs/3 evaluations/4 Table Topics

Coffee

Sharing birthday wishes with some friends

Seeing my friend at his office

Dropping off my application

Entering a tournament

Finding out a friend is making same move I am

More great weather

Being an encourager

Making the commitment

HappyUP!!! Day 1520

HappyUP!!! - Toastmasters

Why it happened - welcome to Tuesday

Why it makes me happy - three great speeches....including an Icebreaker....loving the club

HappyUP!!! - mexican food

Why it happened - a new place convenient to the routine

Why it makes me happy - THAT was a great chile relleno

HappyUP!!! - a little walk

Why it happened - it's that time of year

Why it makes me happy - great to walk with BOTH of my girls

JollyJottings

Toastmasters

Mexican Food

A little walk

Time with the boys

HappyUP!!! Day 1519

HappyUP!!! - cleaning up

Why it happened - some good weather

Why it makes me happy - it's getting time to do a little work around the yard. With all of the weather we have had, I'm a little behind this year. While not there....yet....it was good to do a little catch up

HappyUP!!! - a walk

Why it happened - see above

Why it makes me happy - it's time to enjoy Spring.....and Mother Nature is cooperating

HappyUP!!! - restringing the Taylor

Why it happened - a busted string

Why it makes me happy - the Tay is my "go to" instrument.......it has been WAAAAAY TOOO long since I restrung it. OMG....it was like I own a new instrument!

JollyJotting

A croissant

A walk

Oranges

Restringing Tay

SUNSHINE

Buddy's golf website

HappyUP!!! Day 1518

HappyUP!!! - gorgeous morning

Why it happened - it's weather

Why it makes me happy - I really do love rain......but enough is enough.......and it was a spectacular morning (in many ways).

HappyUP!!! - walking the dog

Why it happened - see above

Why it makes me happy - my pup hasn't been getting enough work due to the weather. Great to get her out for a couple of miles

HappyUP!!! - ATM

Why it happened - the bank gave me one

Why it makes me happy - I am the treasurer for a non-profit group. We have had a bank account.......forever. We don't get charged fees....so we may forgo a few services. The ATM card allowed me to do work on a Sunday..........all of it!

JollyJottings

Lazy Sunday morning

Gorgeous morning

Walking the dog

Getting Banking done

Getting Ed VP work done

Reading

HappyUP!!! Day 1517

HappyUP!!! - sump pump

Why it happened - thanks to the previous resident here

Why it makes me happy - we've had a lot of rain. With improvements I have done, the basement stays fairly dry. Still, when there is this much saturation, some minor puddling occurs. Well.....it did occur.....until I re-discovered the sump. "Sumped it away" again today

HappyUP!!! - family fun

Why it happened - Borders had an event

Why it makes me happy - not only did my buddy get a free LegoRacer...........he was one of only three kids to win a Lego set in the raffle! Awesome!!!

HappyUP!!! - thunderstorm

Why it happened - weather

Why it makes me happy - sure, most people are getting tired of all the rain. I would be one of them. Yet, I never get tired of watching the rain coming down where you literally can't see across the street.

JollyJottings

HappyUP!!! Day 1516

HappyUP!!! - top down driving

Why it happened - my passenger insisted

Why it makes me happy - I normally don't drop the top when a drizzle is threatening and "street spray" is occurring. Glad my buddy insisted......great fun.

HappyUP!!! - great meeting

Why it happened - I set it up

Why it makes me happy - I got some absolutely great information!

HappyUP!!! - SHRIMP!

Why it happened - it was fish Friday

Why it makes me happy - THAT was one tasty meal......and I mean TAAAY-STEEEEE!

JollyJottings

Great meeting

Popping my head in

Some episodes of cool rain

Nice, brief walk

Coffee

Watching the man in action

Top down in questionable conditions

HappyUP!!! Day 1515

HappyUP!!! - paying a visit

Why it happened - someone really needed it

Why it makes me happy - it's just great to be there for someone.....when they need it the most. Also great to meet some people I didn't know in the process

HappyUP!!! - great soup

Why it happened - a can opener?

Why it makes me happy - this was possibly the best canned soup that I have ever had!

HappyUP!!! - withdraw

Why it happened - the tournament wasn't what I thought it was

Why it makes me happy - I pulled out of this deal late last week due to some miscommunication that I received. This morning, I was so glad I did. It was raining pretty good.......and.....until they called it off......I would have been forced to be out there slopping around in it.

JollyJottings

Paying a visit

Great soup

HappyUP!!! Day 1514

HappyUP!!! - something out of a little

Why it happened - I was in the boardroom today

Why it makes me happy - we were small in number over in "room 2" today of The Articulators. We were long in spirit, enthusiasm, and learning. Very nice work

HappyUP!!! - a dry basement

Why it happened - been using the system

Why it makes me happy - totally had forgotten about the sump that the previous owner had installed. We've had ground saturating rains for a month. Even with those, I have the ability to keep the basement totally dry. THAT is a HUGE HappyUP!!!

HappyUP!!! - dues collection

Why it happened - I'm the treasurer

Why it makes me happy - this will be my last round of collection at this club. I now have a new treasurer ready and willing to do the job. In the meantime, I am getting renewals in on time at a surprising clip. Outstanding!

JollyJottings

Making something out of a little in the boardroom

Great speeches

Dues flowing in

Coffee with my friends.....twice

Card trick

Car done

Wonderful plans

Golfing information

A dry basement

HappyUP!!! Day 1513

HappyUP!!! - finding my guacamole recipe

Why it happened - I went through a drawer

Why it makes me happy - yeah, I wish I had this a few weeks back. Oh well....no need to lament. I've got it for the next party that comes to town. Yeah......it's a killer concotion

HappyUP!!! - trip to the dentist

Why it happened - it's part of the routine

Why it makes me happy - my new hygenist didn't have to work too hard to clean up the choppers......I seem to be doing my end of the deal. Less work....less poking.....HappyUP!!!

HappyUP!!! - a new recipe

Why it happened - I'm in that mode

Why it makes me happy - I was able to find all the ingredients at TraderJoes....no second stop at the full service grocery. This was one tasty scramble dish. Winner!

HappyUP!!! - knocking out the schedule

Why it happened - I'm the VP of Education

Why it makes me happy - this little piece of logistics is a bit of a Rubik's Cube. It's easy to put off doing too. I met my deadline and got it out on time. Volunteer work....HappyUP!!!

JollyJottings

Getting the schedule out

Good dues work

Finding the Rocket Chef

Finding the guacamole recipe

Finding the corkscrew

No hassle with the bank

A working ATM card

Mower on the grass

Getting everything I needed at TJ's

Mowing

Teeth clean....new hygenist

Sunlight

HappyUP!!! Day 1512

HappyUP!!! - e-waste

Why it happened - doing some cleanup

Why it makes me happy - that was a lot of "stuff" I had accumulated. It was great to get rid of it.....for free.....thanks to a wonderful service my city provides. Lightening the load

HappyUP!!! - front yard fun

Why it happened - I was out there

Why it makes me happy - I got some much needed edging in......and got ambushed by a couple of little buddies on a sneak attack. Hilarity ensued.

HappyUP!!! - broom closet

Why it happened - spring cleaning

Why it makes me happy - just another area of the house that had accumulated some unneeded stuff. It's looking spiffy now. I'm getting there.....one spot of the place at a time.

HappyUP!!! Day1511

HappyUP!!! - Fantasy Golf Win

Why it happened - Gary Woodland

Why it makes me happy - I came out of nowhere from deep in the pack and snuck a win in this week. How exciting is that!

HappyUP!!! - Norooz

Why it happened - I have a great friend

Why it makes me happy - great food and fellowship amonst people of another culture. It was an honor to be invited to share in their holiest of days with them.....and to learn about their culture

HappyUP!!! - picking up my buddy

Why it happened - he was at a birthday party

Why it makes me happy - I'm not sure he was expecting me to be part of the welcoming committee. I also got to visit somewhere I had never been. New places are always cool

JollyJottings

Fantasy Golf WIN

Norooz

Picking up my buddy

QuoteUP!!! 23 Every Moment

Every moment spent with or on a difficult person is a moment you are not investing in a Great Client/Person

-Bill Bacharach

HappyUP!!! Day 1510

HappyUP!!! - good day in Fantasy Golf

Why it happened - I play

Why it makes me happy - hey....big move up the leaderboard today. I've got a chance this week!

HappyUP!!! - basement

Why it happened - I'm doing some work down there

Why it makes me happy - there is light at the end of the tunnel. It's starting to look good down there

HappyUP!!! - brekko

Why it happened - a guy has to eat

Why it makes me happy - that was one filling ham and cheese pocket I was served this morning.

JollyJottings

Basement

Meeting a teacher

Taking care of a friend

Brekko

Great sleep

Seeing my little buddy

Good day in Fantasy Golf

HappyUP!!! Day 1509

HappyUP!!! - finding great stuff

Why it happened - more time in the basement

Why it makes me happy - finding great stuff.....getting rid of a lot of worthless stuff.....a great day. Can't wait for the weather to clear so I can continue the slash n burn through accumulation of "stuff."

HappyUP!!! - a great game

Why it happened - see above

Why it makes me happy - absolutely GREAT entertainment in the evening....and many nights to come.....with all of our friends and family.

HappyUP!!! - food

Why it happened - brought to me/made for me

Why it makes me happy - I got a nice little snack dropped by as I toiled away. My girl made an over the top soup for me later that night.....PERFECT for this kind of weather.

JollyJottings

A surprise deposit

More time in the basement

French Fries

Rain

Finding some great stuff

Found a great game

HappyUP!!! Day 1508

HappyUP!!! - a delicious ham pocket

Why it happened - my girl had leftover ham

Why it makes me happy - HAM! OMG....if you like ham (like I do), you can do soooo much with it. It was an awesome meal to have. It was with me all the way home.

HappyUP!!! - time in the basement

Why it happened - I have a basement

Why it makes me happy - the basement had become a bit disorganized. I have some upcoming plans.....I need my house to "play as big as it can".....and it can play big....and FUN! I made some good ground today.

HappyUP!!! - a great bike ride

Why it happened - I had a special errand

Why it makes me happy - the rains are coming....not much chance for biking in the next two weeks. It felt so great to mount up and get the heart pumping

HappyUP!!! Day 1507

HappyUP!!! - dealing with a house issue

Why it happened - I own a house!

Why it makes me happy - problem.....solution....implementation.....done! This one could have been more persnickity than estimated. The fix went smoothly

HappyUP!!! - gorgeous day

Why it happened - who knows

Why it makes me happy - after some violent and steady rain, it was awesome to see the sun full on.......and everything smelling so clean.

HappyUP!!! - Toastmasters

Why it happened - I'm mentoring the new club

Why it makes me happy - every week, I see new stalwarts emerge that are starting to really take ownership and say, "this is MY club." It's a wonderful thing to see adults stretch and grow......but also for them to begin to see this as their organization. It's kind of a "be true to you school" kind of thing. LOVE THAT!

HappyUP!!! Day 1506

HappyUP!!! - Toastmasters

Why it happened - it's Tuesday

Why it makes me happy - we had a couple of great speeches.....fantastic table topics....and a full house. Just a quality meeting all up and down the board

HappyUP!!! - peace in the pantry

Why it happened - motivation

Why it makes me happy - did a little bit of overdue reorganization....and, man, does it make a difference!

HappyUP!!! - being there for a friend

Why it happened - my friend is going through a storm

Why it makes me happy - I never like it when my friends are troubled. It makes me happy when I am reached out to as an advisor when the heavy stuff comes down. It is a sacred privilege when another man confides and looks to me on cloudy days. While I wish the events didn't take place, I am honored to assist in any way I can. We are all ministers to our fellow man

JollyJottings

Toastmasters

HappyUP!!! Day 1505

HappyUP!!! - running across an old banker buddy

Why it happened - I went to the bank for info

Why it makes me happy - I hadn't seen this person in years. It was great to get the info that I needed from someone that I really trust.

HappyUP!!! - handling things with the NCGA

Why it happened - there was confusion regarding a tournament

Why it makes me happy - cofusion settled.....actions taken......all good.

HappyUP!!! - checks in the mail

Why it happened - it's dues time

Why it makes me happy - when you are a treasurer for any organization....let alone for a couple of them.....you really appreciate people sending their dues in without too much cajoling.

JollyJottings

Checks in the mail

Club ATM card

Good info from banks

Running across an old banker buddy

Getting things done

Handling the deal from the NCGA

HappyUP!!! Day 1504

HappyUP!!! - some quality iron shots

Why it happened - working on my action

Why it makes me happy - the 7 iron into 5 was pure....the 5 iron into 9 was efficate. The game isn't all together....but it's perking up.

HappyUP!!! - birthday celebration

Why it happened - there was a birthday in my family

Why it makes me happy - warm times, trivial pursuit, and lots of laughter with the people that love me the most. My girl loves the family time as well.

HappyUP!!! - eighteenth hole

Why it happened - a round of golf has to end somewhere

Why it makes me happy - this hole has been a little inside my head lately. It was impossible

to play it any better than I did short of my wedge actually going into the hole rather than ending up 8 inches away. A nice finish to a dodgy back nine.

JollyJottings

Drive on 1...hybrid 2...good break/wedge 3....drive/7 iron 5....5 iron on 9...wedge on 10.....drive/wedge on 18

Golf partners

B-day party

HappyUP!!! Day 1503 - What a GREAT DAY!

HappyUP!!! - an empowered member

Why it happened - I fixed a problem

Why it makes me happy - a lemon was turned into lemonade when I got the e-mail from one of my Toastmaster members about, in fixing an oversight, it became a moment of empowerment. It all worked out as it should.

HappyUP!!! - spoiling my Jazzy

Why it happened - she needed some walk time

Why it makes me happy - I just love walking that pooch........and rubbing her nose...all the while....knowing she knows......who her master is. Such a good girl!

HappyUP!!! - 7 iron on 9

Why it happened - the swing is coming

Why it makes me happy - I NEEDED a good shot here......and I got a GREAT one!.....right on the button.....easy birdie

HappyUP!!! - 9 iron on 18

Why it happened - a bit of skill

Why it makes me happy - my drive was a little errant.....the 9 iron?......anything but....a high, floating thing of perfection. Nice way to close the day!

JollyJottings

Drive/wedge 1.....finding ball/cut shot/wedge on 3.....up and down 4....wedge 6....bunker shot/putt on 8....drive/7 iron/putt 9....hybrid/wedge/putt on 10.....chutt on 12....wedge on 13....drive/3 wood/wedge 14.....7 iron 16....wedge 17....9 iron/putt on 18

Gorgeous weather

An empowered member

HappyUP!!! Day 1502

HappyUP!!! - taxi driver

Why it happened - my newest little buddy needed a ride

Why it makes me happy - just glad to do a favor so we could add one to the duo and create the "Three Musketeers" for an evening of fun

HappyUP!!! - enjoying the Three Musketeers

Why it happened - I was invited

Why it makes me happy - so many sounds of happiness.....those guys just crack me up.

HappyUP!!! - 7 solid holes of golf

Why it happened - who knows...I've had a layoff

Why it makes me happy - couldn't hold it together....but....for the first 7 holes....I was swinging the club about as good as I can. Always learning.....learned more today

JollyJottings

7 very solid holes of golf

Birdie on 3

7 iron/birdie on 7

Playing with the boyz

Great dinner

Finding a location

Taxi driver

Playing with the Three Musketeers

HappyUP!!! Day 1501

HappyUP!!! - help from "the village"

Why it happened - I reached out

Why it makes me happy - I was in a pinch needing to borrow an item. I reached out to

"the village" as my GF calls it...........and had responses in minutes. I feel very embraced by these great gals.

HappyUP!!! - dinner out with a couple of couples

Why it happened - all in the name of school fundraising

Why it makes me happy - great family times with these great people and all of the kids.

HappyUP!!! - catching up with an old friend

Why it happened - I went to tip testing (see next HappyUP!!!)

Why it makes me happy - the main instructor is an old pal that I used to do business with here in town. I didn't even recogize him in his karate garb. Soooo cool to know my buddy is in such great hands with this guy as he learns martial arts.

HappyUP!!! - "Tip" testing

Why it happened - it was time

Why it makes me happy - it was such a proud moment watching my buddy get the first tip to his karate belt.

HappyUP!!! - practice session

Why it happened - I had to make it happen

Why it makes me happy - hadn't played golf in two weeks. The weather was iffy......but perfect for getting reacquainted with my sticks!

JollyJottings

Area Speech Contest

Help from the village

Tipping

Dinner with some other couples...raising funds

Good practice session

Getting a few holes in

HappyUP!!! Day 1500

1500? - did someone say, "1500"?

Goodness gracious - that's over 4 years!

HappyUP!!! - speech coaching

Why it happened - contest coming

Why it makes me happy - I have been encouraging two speakers this time. It's a thrill! Can't wait to hear how they do tomorrow night

HappyUP!!! - a walk

Why it happened - it was a nice morning

Why it makes me happy - there is just something about being out in the cool, crispness of the morning that makes me feel alive

HappyUP!!! - Toastmasters

Why it happened - it's Wed

Why it makes me happy - this is the day the new club meets. I got a couple of "teaching moments" in that were tremendously appreciated. The timing was just right.

JollyJottings

A walk

Great coffee

Toastmasters

Teaching moments

People volunteering to help me out

Lawn aerated

Speech Coaching

Getting food picked up

HappyUP!!! Day 1499

HappyUP!!! -packed house

Why it happened - lots of guests

Why it makes me happy - I love it when I have to go out and get more chairs for our meeting

HappyUP!!! - a new member

Why it happened - we have a good product

Why it makes me happy - when you are involved in an organization, you lose members...natural part of business. You have to add some back. We got a good one to work with today

HappyUP!!! - food volunteers

Why it happened - I reached out

Why it makes me happy - I'm chairman of the brigade on this one.......VERY happy to get some troops with me.

JollyJottings

Toastmasters

Packed house

Gorgeous weather

Food volunteers

Things working out as they should

HappyUP!!! Day 1498

HappyUP!!! - Hole Theory

Why it happened - I was reminded of it

Why it makes me happy - long ago, I created a thing called Hole Theory. Rule 1 - when in a hole.....quit digging! Rule 2 - an auger is not a tool that will help you get out! I am watching a guy trying to dig out of a hole with an auger. It saddens me....but nothing I can do. It is almost as if he wants to bury himself. THAT does not make me happy. The happiness comes from me seeing that the Hole Theory, while something I conjured up, actually is a REAL concept.

HappyUP!!! - leftovers

Why it happened - I scored

Why it makes me happy - OMG....deliciousness! All because I asked.

HappyUP!!! - great news from a friend

Why it happened - my friend got great advice

Why it makes me happy - I have a big circle of people that look to me for advice. In this case, it was beyond my scope. My friend got the advice from someone more qualified.......and was elated with an epiphany! I love it when my friends find solutions to vexing issues

HappyUP!!! - early morning cleanup

Why it happened - I stopped by

Why it makes me happy - my bro didn't want the help...so he said....I didn't care....I just jumped in and did it.....and, while I know he appreciated it, it didn't matter......I am happy when I am of service.

JollyJottings

Helping out the bro

Gorgeous weather

Great news from a friend

Doing some clean up early

Funny fun on FB

Hole theory

HappyUP!!! Day 1497

HappyUP!!! - a great steak

Why it happened - sis and her leftovers

Why it makes me happy - any idea of what it is like...you are hungry....you are asked if you want leftovers.....and the person says it's steak? HappyUP!!! (well...unless you are a vegan)

HappyUP!!! - dropping off a borrowed item

Why it happened - when I borrow stuff, I take it back

Why it makes me happy - that policy often leads to being invited in for fun! People like not having the stuff they generously lent you "hang out there" forever. I got a treat when I took something back today

HappyUP!!! - great afternoon

Why it happened - got a break in the weather

Why it makes me happy - I got to get out for a much needed walk (between the raindrops)....then a buddy had a plan which was great. We did that. Awesome afternoon!

HappyUP!!! Day 1496

Just another Saturday - in my world......NOT!

HappyUP!!! - errands

Why it happened - I just had a LOT of them today

Why it makes me happy - they all went smoothly

HappyUP!!! - getting a hand

Why it happened - I needed some help

Why it makes me happy - had promised a buddy I would drop something at his house. The problem was I couldn't get it on my truck alone. It was awesome to just ask a guy in the neighborhood (that I don't know) if he would give me a quick hand. He dropped what he was doing and jumped in.

HappyUP!!! - jammin with the man

Why it happened - the man was in town

Why it makes me happy - love playing music and laying it down with this guy. That cool cat even makes me purr. Nothing like synching up with a great muscician.

HappyUP!!! Day 1495

HappyUP!!! - work done on a project

Why it happened - I keep plugging away

Why it makes me happy - despite some delays, it looks like the project will be brought in on time.

HappyUP!!! - a wonderful midday visit

Why it happened - my buddy was thinking of me and was in the area

Why it makes me happy - a great talk in the middle of the day with a good friend......a highlight of life

HappyUP!!! - a surprise evening invitation

Why it happened - friends

Why it makes me happy - we had a fabulous evening.....and a great time.

HappyUP!!! Day 1494

HappyUP!!! - meeting my friend, J

Why it happened - a project

Why it makes me happy - always love seeing J....and great to get some help on a project

HappyUP!!! - a surprise twist to the evening venue

Why it happened - I planned it

Why it makes me happy - isn't it always great to get more than what you were thinking you would. I was able to do that for someone

HappyUP!!! - a new recipe

Why it happened - I love to experiment

Why it makes me happy - what an elegant dish.........and so easy to prepare

JollyJottings

Meeting my friend J

A surprise twist to the venue

A new menu

Seeing my friend, B

HappyUP!!! Day 1493

HappyUP!!! - Articulators Contest

Why it happened - it's contest season

Why it makes me happy - this was their maiden voyage.....and the contest went great. Can't wait to see what happens at the next level

HappyUP!!! - a new gadget

Why it happened - we received some generosity

Why it makes me happy - it was forever until my home club got their first timing light. Due to the generosity of our District, The Articulators were able to get one of these right away.......and I got to present it. Awesome to share good news

HappyUP!!! - a great Jokemaster

Why it happened - who knows

Why it makes me happy - I love it when someone takes a joke.....and then spins it making it sound like it actually happened to them. I didn't see this coming today from our Jokemaster.

JollyJottings

The Articulators Contest

A new timing light

Grateful people

So many smiling faces

A great jokemaster

A big day

Good times

HappyUP!!! Day 1492

HappyUP!!! - speech contest

Why it happened - we schedule them

Why it makes me happy - we had three GREAT speeches today....absolutely GREAT speeches. I am so proud to have played a hand in the growth of each of these individuals.

HappyUP!!! - errands

Why it happened - things to do

Why it makes me happy - it was just a particularly good day of errands. I like a good errands day

HappyUP!!! - hearing from friends

Why it happened - mostly.....golf

Why it makes me happy - we've got rain days....and some nice days coming.....and I NEED to get on to those links. Plans made

JollyJottings

Speech Contest

Errands

Hearing from friends