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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

HappyUP!!! Day 1719

HappyUP!!! - doing a favor

Why it happened - a friend needed one

Why it makes me happy - always like to help....and if it just means using my driver's license a little bit......how easy is that?

HappyUP!!! - agenda out

Why it happened - a newer member needed some help

Why it makes me happy - glad to be of assistance

HappyUP!!! - evening hijinx

Why it happened - that crazy jinx

Why it makes me happy - hijinx are very entertaining

JollyJottings

HappyUP!!! Day 1718

HappyUP!!! - amazing pitch

Why it happened - skills?

Why it makes me happy - it's not often you intentionally pitch a ball THROUGH a window in a tree. I did today....landed soft....knocked the putt in for par. Amazing recovery

HappyUP!!! - impressive bunker shot

Why it happened - skills?

Why it makes me happy - not a lot of people would grab a little extra club and hit this cute bunker shot on the par 5 fourth hole......I did......and put it within 5 feet of the hole. Nice little birdie there. Good thing.....because the entire group birdied the hole today. TOUGH Group....just the way I like it!

HappyUP!!! - reacquainting with the judge

Why it happened - I was at the club

Why it makes me happy - loved this guy as a kid. We lost track of each other. He is a judge now doing family cases. Yeah.....very happy/handy/timely to meet this guy again

HappyUP!!! - Starbucks morning

Why it happened - I was up early

Why it makes me happy - a pooch walk.......a great cup of Joe....and a providing a nice cup of coffee....for the person that delivers the Mosticolli sauce to me.....beautiful.

HappyUP!!! Day 1717 A Maze-ing Day

HappyUP!!! - Fall

Why it happened - uh...it's the season

Why it makes me happy - love the weather change....even though there is a hint of heat...still...it's not enough to make us look at summer as anything as being in the wake. It just opens things up for fun activities

HappyUP!!! - lunch bunch

Why it happened - we were hungry

Why it makes me happy - goal accomplished.....we needed to eat

HappyUP!!! - night ending movie

Why it happened - perfect plan to an end of a perfect day

Why it makes me happy - we hadn't seen this one...had meant to....and it was a great time to see this awesome flick

HappyUP!!! Day 1716

HappyUP!!! - birdies

Why it happened - some good play

Why it makes me happy - not much was happening...a little birdie on 13...and 14...and a near birdie miss on 15 spiced the round up a bit

HappyUP!!! - brekko sandwich

Why it happened - I was hungry

Why it makes me happy - I tried out a new place....it filled the hole....actually tasty...BUT...no...I have better brekko spots. Happy to have ventured out

HappyUP - driveby from friends

Why it happened - they were on the loose

Why it makes me happy - the driveby led to GREAT family fun

JollyJottings

Drive wedge 1.....drive 9 iron 2....putt on 3...punch 4....wedge 7....drive 8 iron 9....hybrid wedge 10....drive 5 iron 11....drive wedge putt birdie 13....drive wedge putt birdie 14....drive wedge 16....drive 18

Really?.....hearing.....what you told a little kid....

HappyUP!!! Day 1715

HappyUP!!! - rototilling

Why it happened - recent rains

Why it makes me happy - I like to "turn it under" for the winter planting. Usually, it means lots of dust. Not today due to recent rains. Ahhhhh....the smell of the soil....beautiful in it's moistness....I love the moistness.

HappyUP!!! - award submission

Why it happened - I stopped by my buddy's office

Why it makes me happy - this guy wasn't in my class in high school....one or two down..but we have become such GREAT friends through Toastmasters. I was happy to use his equipment to submit for an important certification/designation

HappyUP!!! - a great link

Why it happened - thoughtfulness

Why it makes me happy - well........here is the link.....you figure it out. Great introduction to a new band...with great old tunes. Love this band!

JollyJottings

A great link

Faxing

Rototilling

Great pooch time

HappyUP!!! Day 1714

HappyUP!!! - 5 speeches

Why it happened - WILD Wednesday

Why it makes me happy - it was an interesting concept....tight on time for our meeting...but we finished ON TIME....and made progress. Some GREAT speeches!!!

HappyUP!!! - Giuseppe on sweet

Why it happened - lunch time

Why it makes me happy - I probably only do this a few times a year. GREAT to see Joey and the crew at Better Foods and enjoy my favorite sandwich of all time

HappyUP!!! - coffee

Why it happened - it's in the calendar

Why it makes me happy - always great quality time with my buddy

JollyJottings

5 speeches

Fabulous weather

Giuseppe on sweet

Coffee

Vendor fair

A laughable driving stunt pulled by someone who should know better

HappyUP!!! Day 1713

HappyUP!!! - team table topics

Why it happened - a creative table topics master

Why it makes me happy - my partner and I WON!!! OK....while it is great to win, it's more important to practice skills we don't get to use everyday

HappyUP!!! - birdies

Why it happened - 2 very well played holes

Why it makes me happy - these brought our team back today. Sooooooo many great putts that didn't fall.....except on these two holes

HappyUP!!! - steak with the guys

Why it happened - team play

Why it makes me happy - just super times with my friends.....after SPECTACULAR weather on the links

JollyJottings

Meeting done on time

Great speeches

Team TableTopics

Hitting 12......8 iron 13.....good break/wedge 14.....creamed 9 iron on 15.....thin to win 9 on 18....wedge on 1....drive/6 iron 0n 2.....good break on 4....wedge on 6.....busted 8 iron 7....drive/wedge/putt on 8......wedge on 9....wedge on 1....drive/wedge/putt on 11

Phenomenal weather

HappyUP!!! Day 1712

HappyUP!!! - dodgy weather

Why it happened - weather

Why it makes me happy - it was beautiful to be trapped by the rain today

HappyUP!!! - freshly bathed girl

Why it happened - I walked her

Why it makes me happy - she smelled sooooo good

----"Rainy days ON Monday don't get me down"

HappyUP!!! - ridge cap

Why it happened - I found some

Why it makes me happy - repair on the garage will be a snap

HappyUP!!! Day 1711

HappyUP!!! - rose petals

Why it happened - a miracle

Why it makes me happy - just look at the picture......doesn't the view alone make you feel tremendous joy?

HappyUP!!! - found a little sumptin sumptin

Why it happened - auto correcting mid round

Why it makes me happy - played terribly on the front 9....but didn't give up...searched.....and found sumptin on the back that makes sense with my recent swing change. Brought it home STRONG

HappyUP!!! - Frys.com

Why it happened - they play the tournament

Why it makes me happy - my friend, EJ, drove a lot of miles...to play in the Monday qualifier.....then made the cut.....nope, he didn't win.....but he contended....and got himself a NICE and NEEDED check on the PGA Tour!

JollyJottings

Snagging a tee time for next week

Brekko

Classic weather

Great chat

Stalker flyby

HappyUP!!! Day 1710

HappyUP!!! - fall weather

Why it happened - weird after rain

Why it makes me happy - we don't usually get a day like THIS one for a bit yet. High 60's...maybe lower 70's....such a JOY to be out in it all day

HappyUP!!! - movin up the ranks

Why it happened - my buddy is putting in the time

Why it makes me happy - it is sooooo cool....to have been watching this development from day one. Very proud of him and his battling the challenges

--------BeltUP!!! as one moves up the ranks

HappyUP!!! - catching up with friends

Why it happened - I had the opportunity

Why it makes me happy - what a great bunch! Sooooo many laughs

HappyUP!!! - hole one

Why it happened - a great drive/hybrid/wedge

Why it makes me happy - the entire game went down the crapper from there!...high hopes on ball striking today.....but...hey....at least it started well!!!

JollyJottings

Beautiful morning for a walk

Stunningly gorgeous weather

Time with friends

My buddy E....still in there

HappyUP!!! Day 1709

HappyUP!!! - gorgeous

Why it happened - welcome to fall

Why it makes me happy - is there ANYTHING better than fall in NorCAL? NOPE!!!

HappyUP!!! - call from an old friend

Why it happened - I was thought of

Why it makes me happy - when was the last time I talked to this guy? Got some great info...very interesting...awesome getting caught up

-----THAT...my friends....is some good eating

HappyUP!!! - awesome news

Why it happened - Toastmasters

Why it makes me happy - I unexpectedly qualified for an award........that is going to make my club eligible for a VERY special designation. TOTALLY surprising.

HappyUP!!! Day 1708

HappyUP!!! - Peanut NutterCup lunch

Why it happened - I was helping out

Why it makes me happy - who doesn't love a little surprise dropped into their lunchbox?

HappyUP!!! - beautiful rain

Why it happened - strange weather

Why it makes me happy - it was just lovely seeing the nice misting as I was on my back porch. Nope...not ready for the rainy season.....just nice to watch this afternoon.

HappyUP!!! - helping in a pinch this morning

Why it happened - time was tight

Why it makes me happy - always love to help out by using my driver's license and giving someone a lift

HappyUP!!! - dinner

Why it happened - a guy has to eat

Why it makes me happy - the skies parted....the sun came out....and surf-n-turf was served. Lobster...it's what's for dinner!

JollyJottings

Beautiful rain

Ride to school

Thinking about Steve Jobs

No NutterGutter issues

HappyUP!!! Day 1707

HappyUP!!! - Wednesday people

Why it happened - Wed group

Why it makes me happy - TREMENDOUS energy at Toastmasters today....great speeches....GREAT TableTopics that were so creative (which my partner and I won).....guests...great show today!

HappyUP!!! - curious cat

Why it happened - cat ownership

Why it makes me happy - pets are the best...especially when they surprise you.....like when in the tub, "hey!...hey!!!...hey!!!...what's going on there?" LOL...love cats!

HappyUP!!! - lobster deal

Why it happened - I watch my mail

Why it makes me happy - I LOVE making lobster.....especially when I can make it "on the cheap" when I can find a deal. I didn't even have to default to my wholesale fishmarket friend

HappyUP!!! Day 1706

What a great day! - I could go on and on....but I'll brief it down

HappyUP!!! - OVER THE TOP Toastmasters

Why it happened - it's Tuesday and my club has it "going on"

Why it makes me happy - four guests today. One of them had visited several other clubs and said, "whoa...this vibe is way more attractive."....plus....

HappyUP!!! - 3 great speeches

Why it happened - great members

Why it makes me happy - an icebreaker, learning about couponing, and a darn funny speech about golf....all delivered well.........

---------Pause in the story........what a nice morning to host a fuzzy visitor

HappyUP!!! Day 1705

HappyUP!!! -carpool mom

Why it happened - I am in the rotation

Why it makes me happy - I do the stuff I need to do.....and am SO HAPPY to be able to help out with this honor. It's pure happiness

HappyUP!!! - looking out my window

Why it happened - I was alerted

Why it makes me happy - I saw something that was very.....very....very entertaining when someone rode by. I laughed.....really hard

HappyUP!!! - seeing a buddy

Why it happened - I grabbed a cup

Why it makes me happy - I was out and about. I don't usually grab a Starbucks on Monday but I decided to. I have lived here forever....have so many people that I know here...I was overjoyed to get flagged down by a friend unexpectedly and was drawn into my favorite thing....a discussion regarding very educational things.

JollyJottings

First rain

Speech done

Carpool mom

HappyUP!!! Day 1704

HappyUP!!! - picture I HAD posted here before I took it down

Why it happened - great stuff

Why it makes me happy - I was privileged to an AWESOME experience by one of my young heroes

HappyUP!!! - Celebration Dinner

Why it happened - family times

Why it makes me happy - a big accomplishment by the boys was observed in proper fashion with lots of family and love. THAT is always the biggest HappyUP!!!

HappyUP!!! - sleeping in a bit

Why it happened - I was 'off shift"

Why it makes me happy - I got up early for the tee time yesterday....it was naturally reciprocated today....it's a beautiful friendship system we have

HappyUP!!! - birdies

Why it happened - these were great ones

Why it makes me happy - a birdie on 8....a 4 iron to 8 feet.....and a GORGEOUS wedge to 3 feet on 15......both shots that were hit perfectly. Perfection is always appreciated

HappyUP!!! Day 1703

HappyUP!!! - late afternoon practice

Why it happened - gorgeous weather

Why it makes me happy - I played in the morning....I did some good things...been a tough year...I have to keep my practice up.....today, I went back over to the course...and things are starting to click that have not happened in a long time

----------Cats!!!.....relaxation personified .....HappyUP!!!

HappyUP!!! - friends

Why it happened - I got done practicing

Why it makes me happy - I got done with practicing and went into the club. I not only got to hang out with my friends.......but.....my bro was celebrating his 40th birthday at my club. I saw so many people of his age (6 years older than I) that are my friends too. AMAZING night

HappyUP!!! - sis in law

Why it happened - see above

Why it makes me happy - I LOVE my sis in law. She gave me some GREAT insight

HappyUP!!! - consulting offer

Why it happened - see above

Why it makes me happy - I am always flattered when I run into people that are looking for my insight.....even when I am not looking for it. It is fascinating on how blessed I am. I can't wait to work on this project. Part of it has to do with my reputation....another has to do with what I do right here everyday.