HappyUP!!! Day 2160

HappyUP!!! - timely trip to the vet
Why it happened - routine shots
Why it makes me happy - while there, I discovered that my precious pet had gotten a little scraped up very recently. It was a perfect time to get some antibiotics

HappyUP!!! - New Years celebrating
Why it happened - the club had it going on
Why it makes me happy - great dinner.....great friends....awesome band....what a night and what a way to bring in the New Year

HappyUP!!! - bowl game
Why it happened - it's that time of year
Why it makes me happy - what a great way to enjoy an hour or two on NY Eve day

HappyUP!!! Day 2159

That's a lotta love in there!

HappyUP!!! - The Fresh Market
Why it happened - they opened a while back
Why it makes me happy - I had some special treats to make today.  All needed ingredients were found at this unique market

HappyUP!!! - JoDom's place
Why it happened - New Years is coming
Why it makes me happy - it was so great to see this couple again....all of their friends...and even an old friend of mine

HappyUP!!! - jalapeno poppers
Why it happened - I got into the kitchen
Why it makes me happy - they were a little bit of work....but not as much as I thought.  This low cal version of this popular treat turned out pretty darn good.....burp!

HappyUP!!! - brothar's house
Why it happened - family time
Why it makes me happy - when I say family time, I mean FAMILY time. There must have been over 40 people at this shindig.....all family ties.  All the way from young to old....chaos, the good kind, ensues

HappyUP!!! Day 2158

HappyUP!!! - on the road
Why it happened - it was family road trip time
Why it makes me happy - it's always a fun time in the car....you never know what will happen....or how many cranes you'll see.  "Hey, where do cranes go when they get taken out of service?...To the Cranium"

HappyUP!!! - Exploratoreum
Why it happened - see above
Why it makes me happy - I had always heard about this place but never had a great opportunity to go. It's a hoot!!! We had a ton of fun. Just ran out of time.  It re-opens in April to a bigger and better location.  Yeah....it will be worth a re-visit

HappyUP!!! - dinner
Why it happened - on the road
Why it makes me happy - this little treat was just what was needed by three weary travellers as they sojourned back home

JollyJottings

On the road
Crane game
Exploratorium fun
Dinner
Great day

HappyUP!!! 2157

HappyUP!!! - leftover steak
Why it happened - didn't kill it all last night
Why it makes me happy - I love leftovers....I REALLY do.....and....a fresh steak leftover is the BEST!!!

HappyUP!!! - birdie on 7
Why it happened - 3 great shots
Why it makes me happy - I was struggling to this point...THIS was a lot of help

HappyUP!!! - Buddy/Rick
Why it happened - we tee'd it up today
Why it makes me happy - hadn't played with these two due to the weather.....awesome to do it again

HappyUP!!! - weather
Why it happened - winter
Why it makes me happy - it was a little chilly today........but very manageable.....and one can only LOVE where we live

JJ

Buying a drink for ace
Wedge 1....drive 2.....hybrid 3.....6 iron 4.....8 iron 5 (wire).....8 iron 6....drive/wedge/putt/birdie 7....hybrid 8.....drive/9 iron 9....drive/hybrid 10.....punch 11....putt 12....drive/chutt 13....wedge 14....7 iron 15.....bunker shot/sandie 16.....chip 18
Cool...but good weather
Leftover steak

HappyUP!!! Day 2156

Dang!!!....I look good in a big hat!

HappyUP!!! - hitting balls
Why it happened - nice day
Why it makes me happy - I haven't played in a week due to weather...but I will play tomorrow....and I have to be ready. Very productive

HappyUP!!! - running into my dentist
Why it happened - he was out at the course
Why it makes me happy - it was great to do some "out of office" visiting with my tooth technician

HappyUP!!! - CattlemensUP!!!
Why it happened - family time
Why it makes me happy - LOVE being with these people. I was AMAZED that one quasi-relative of mine knew so many people that I do. He even knew my late brother!!! They went to school together. There is a lot to be said about staying put in one place for so long

JJ

Hitting balls
Seeing my dentist
Cattlemens
Fun night out with family

HappyUP!!! Day 2155

New Socks!!!!.....just the way I like em!!!

HappyUP!!! - rain
Why it happened - weather
Why it makes me happy - gave me just enough excuse to call in sick "to the office" today

HappyUP!!! - garlic chicken recipe
Why it happened - I caught a segment on TV
Why it makes me happy - oh yeah.......this is going to be gooooooood

HappyUP!!! - catching up with my buds
Why it happened - they played some golf today
Why it makes me happy - I really enjoyed some "post-holiday" cheer with my good friends

JJ

Relaxing morning
Meat salad
Rain in the morning
Passing on the office
Seeing my buddy's later
Garlic chicken recipe

HappyUP!!! Day 2154 MerryChristmasUP!!!

Christmas.....what's not to love?

What secrets lie within that wax?

HappyUP!!! - ornaments
Why it happened - my sweetie
Why it makes me happy - what a wonderful addition to the tree!.......the custom guitar ornament was really cool too.  Adds so much to the meaning

HappyUP!!! - opening presents part 1
Why it happened - Xmas morning
Why it makes me happy - so much fun.......anticipation....excitement....watching the joy....it NEVER gets old

HappyUP!!! - opening presents part 2
Why it happened - Xmas morning
Why it makes me happy - my ENTIRE family was together this year.....and everyone just ATE IT UP

HappyUP!!! - candles a HIT
Why it happened - I did the work
Why it makes me happy - another year of the tradition......successfully accomplished. I SWEAR I will work on this earlier for next year

HappyUP!!! - dinner with the family
Why it happened - Christmas
Why it makes me happy - great food......great warmth.......great games.....great fun

JJ

Opening presents
Getting cool stuff
Brekko with the family
The usual gift goes over well
Dinner with family

HappyUP!!! Day 2153

LOVE THEM Hot WHEEEEEELS!!!

HappyUP!!! - Hot Wheels fun
Why it happened - I got an idea
Why it makes me happy - I LOVED Hot Wheels when I was a kid. I had a huge collection...probably over 150 cars at one time. Over the years, I had been given a few. They were still in packages. We had so much fun racing them OLD SCHOOL......just like I did when I was a kid

HappyUP!!! - labels turning out great
Why it happened - raffia
Why it makes me happy - the candles are REALLY going to be great tomorrow for Christmas

HappyUP!!! - Christmas Eve visit with friends
Why it happened - they had us over
Why it makes me happy - it was a VERY warm visit on the Eve of the Saviors birth with this couple that we look up to

JJ


Labels turning out great
Last minute shopping
Hot Wheels Fun
Visiting Friends
Xmas lights
Coffee cancelation

HappyUP!!! Day 2162

PERFECT way to "tie off" this year's surprise...raffia

HappyUP!!! - early shopping
Why it happened - I KNOW when to do it
Why it makes me happy - I have known for YEARS that the best time to shop is early on the Sunday morning before Xmas.  NOW, with many stores open all night, one can do it even earlier. 6:30 a.m. is the PERFECT time to GET IT ON!!! Done in 2 hours

HappyUP!!! - wrapping
Why it happened - see above
Why it makes me happy - heck, it's not even Christmas Eve...and I am running ahead of schedule!!!

HappyUP!!! - Michaels
Why it happened - I needed something
Why it makes me happy - I found SO MUCH MORE to make it all happen

JJ

ToysRus
Early shopping
Rain
Michaels
Barnes and Nobles
Golf Galaxy
Wrapping

HappyUP!!! Day 2161

HappyUP!!! - Fresh Market
Why it happened - I was out shopping
Why it makes me happy - this discovery was the gem of the season! What a market!!!

HappyUP!!! - chicken cordon blieu
Why it happened - see above
Why it makes me happy - THAT worked for dinner!!!

HappyUP!!! - candle finish
Why it happened - I put it DOWN (that's a good thing)
Why it makes me happy - this year's surprise......it's all in da can!!!....it's going to be soooo much fun!

HappyUP!!! Day 2160

HappyUP!!! - candle delivery
Why it happened - I made one
Why it makes me happy - who wouldn't love a custom made candle?...and who wouldn't love giving one?

HappyUP!!! - solstice
Why it happened - twice a year
Why it makes me happy - I love solstice....the days just get longer from here....and....it's a great excuse for a candle

HappyUP!!! - Felipe's festivities
Why it happened - friend's birthday
Why it makes me happy - great time out with the family

HappyUP!!! - checkers on high
Why it happened - I was challenged
Why it makes me happy - stalemate after stalemate...great competition

JJ

Solstice
A candle delivery
Felipe's for Xmas celebration
Exciting game of checkers

HappyUP!!! Day 2159

HappyUP!!! - donating
Why it happened - it's that time of year
Why it makes me happy - it is always good to give.....especially if it dings ya a bit

HappyUP!!! - solid round
Why it happened - solid short game
Why it makes me happy - it was cold and VERY windy today....from the back tees....solid piece of work turned in today

HappyUP!!! - no eggs...no problem
Why it happened - the place I ordered from was out
Why it makes me happy - I was looking for protien this morning from eggs. I ordered and paid...only to be informed, "we got no eggs."  No big....though I was really looking for eggs...it all worked out

JJ

Donating
Tho eggs were out of supply...all OK
3 wood 1....drive/6 iron punch 2....drive/hybrid/bunker shot/ putt 3...drive/hybrid 4....7 iron 5...bunker shot/par 6....drive/3 wood/pitch 7......3 wood/putt/greenie/birdie 8....drive/wedge 9....drive/cute "run it through bunker shot" 10....recovery shot/pitch/putt/grimey par 11....7 iron 12...drive/punch 5 iron /putt/birdie on 13....drive/putt 14.....drive/punch 8 iron 15....drive/bunker shot 16....lucky break/greenie 16.....bunker shot/putt 18
Fun with my friends
Solid round...in the cold...and high winds today
Special presents for Xmas...being crafted...coming out nicely

HappyUP!!! Day 2158

HappyUP!!! - an ice scraper
Why it happened - one was in my truck
Why it makes me happy - I was running late. We don't get many of "these kinda days." I was sooooo thankful to have this little tool in my possession

HappyUP!!! - Xmas brekko
Why it happened - annual ritual
Why it makes me happy - great to spend time with my Wed group......delicious food....made an excellent SCORE of swag and a Starbucks card.

HappyUP!!! - nice round
Why it happened - I was grinding
Why it makes me happy - gutted one out with a LOT of "grimey pars" today.......the par on 18 was definitely one for my hall of fame!

JJ

An ice scraper
Coffee
Grocery
Gift exchange.....getting some great sway
8 iron 1....drive 2....7 iron 5.....drive/wedge 6.....drive/7 iron/putt/birdie 7.....bunker shot/putt/ 2 dots on 8....bunker shot/putt/2 dots on 9.....drive/hybrid/wedge 10.....8 iron recovery/chip/putt 11.....pitvh 12...drive/9 iron 13.....drive/wedge 14....putt 15.....wedge/putts 16.....6 iron 17.....7 iron/putt/and a world class grimey par on 18
Lovely (though chilly at times) weather

HappyUP!!! Day 2157

HappyUP!!! - Venita Rhea's
Why it happened - annual tradition
Why it makes me happy - great food and service delivered.....as usual

HappyUP!!! - Gift Exchange
Why it happened - Toastmasters
Why it makes me happy - great to do our annual morning out.....and....I kinda scored with the gift

HappyUP!!! - important trip
Why it happened - Xmas is coming
Why it makes me happy - scored the additional needed supplies for this years "mystery presents"

JJ

Venita Rhea's
Gift exchange
Important trip made
A bit more progress toward Xmas

HappyUP!!! Day 2156

HappyUP!!! - gift exchange ready
Why it happened - I got on it
Why it makes me happy - beautiful homemade gift exchange item...with a surprise...the prototype for this year is in order

HappyUP!!! - getting stuff done
Why it happened - I got on it
Why it makes me happy - clearing all the decks for a wonderful holiday season

HappyUP!!! - important communication
Why it happened - forced it
Why it makes me happy - wow! Glad I got this one cleared up. This could have led to a major social faux paus

JollyJottings

Lovely weather
Getting some things done
important communication
Gift exchange present done

HappyUP!!! Day 2155

Happy knows where to hang!!!

HappyUP!!! - Sunday night with family
Why it happened - I was invited
Why it makes me happy - great to hang out.....eat some delicious pasta......watch the niners win....and have a great evening

HappyUP!!! - niners win
Why it happened - they do that
Why it makes me happy - it was a cliffhanger...that shouldn't have been...but it's all a W

HappyUP!!! - weather on way home
Why it happened - you could feel the change
Why it makes me happy - it's a weird...but great feeling....when you can feel the weather literally change

HappyUP!!! Day 2154

"Oh....what do we have here?"

HappyUP!!! - an ACE!!!

Why it happened - I put it in the jar

Why it makes me happy - 40 years playing this game.....many at a somewhat high level....so many shots so close........today......close became IN!!!!  

HappyUP!!! - the feeling from above

Why it happened - nothing can bring me down today

Why it makes me happy - got a bit of a setback after the round....but....for today....does not matter....40 years....monkey of not having an ace off my back....nope...it's all good

HappyUP!!! - an ACE!!!

...oh....wait...already did that one

HappyUP!!! - homemade tamales

Why it happened - I have this buddy

Why it makes me happy - peeps....trust me on this one....when someone offers you homemade tamales.....and especially if they are of hispanic/mexican decent.....don't walk....RUN!!!...and grab those puppies up!!! Delicious dinner tonight!

HappyUP!!! Day 2153

HappyUP!!! - birdie 14
Why it happened - a couple of nice shots
Why it makes me happy - it could not have come at a better time

HappyUP!!! - delicious fish
Why it happened - GF had it going on
Why it makes me happy - I LOVE a great fish dish....this was ALL over it

HappyUP!!! - tough day with the shootings
Why it happened - a kid that went off the rails
Why it makes me happy - nope....nothing "happy" about the situation...a horrible tragedy...just horrible to the point one wants to puke.  It does, however, give us all the opportunity to do a gut check...and touch our own humanity.....hug our kids closer.  Yes, we grieve....oh how we grieve over this one. We do all know each of our selves better after a day like this....while our hearts are breaking


JJ

Tough morning with shootings
bunker shot 1.....pitch 2.....drive/hybrid/pitch 3....hybrid/wedge 4.....pitch 5....chip 6....chip 8....drive/6 iron 9.....recovery shot/putt 13.....hybrid/9 iron/putt/birdie 14.....punch pitch 15......4 iron 17.....hybrid cutter/6 iron 18
Delicious fish

HappyUP!!! Day 2152

HappyUP!!! - Sushi
Why it happened - gotta eat
Why it makes me happy - it had been awhile and the seaweed and rolls just flowed down the gullet

HappyUP!!! - 5 iron into 17
Why it happened - striped one
Why it makes me happy - got my second KP of the day.....and got my dough back on a tough day

HappyUP!!! - being able to help out
Why it happened - delicate situation
Why it makes me happy - just glad to be able to make it all be alright

JJ

Sushi
A new toy
Being able to help out
5 iron into 17 for a second KP
Winning $10 on a poor day

HappyUP!!! Day 2151

HappyUP!!! - great evaluation
Why it happened - Toastmasters
Why it makes me happy - I got the draw to evaluate a real pro. I want to help her get to "the next level." She gave a GREAT speech....but it wasn't what her project called for. I was glad that I had the tools on board to help her along....she appreciated it

HappyUP!!! - helping out
Why it happened - sacred privilige
Why it makes me happy - my GF got tied up.....and I got to untie the know and save the day. I don't look for credit.....not when I had so much fun

HappyUP!!! - 12/12 concert
Why it happened - a bad storm
Why it makes me happy - I love The Who....when they played at the Super Bowl.....well...uh...they SUCKED!  They rocked it tonight!!!

JJ

Great speeches
Doing a solid evaluation
Coffee time
Good news from GF
Getting to do a pickup
Getting to do dojo time
Great soup
12/12 concert

HappyUP!!! Day 2150

HappyUP!!! - the Xmas find
Why it happened - epiphany
Why it makes me happy - another Xmas mystery solved

HappyUP!!! - Tower Cafe
Why it happened - ventured to the big city
Why it makes me happy - what an AWESOME lunch my GF and I had outdoors on  a winter's day. Something special

HappyUP!!! - Toastmasters
Why it happened - it was Tuesday
Why it makes me happy - a speech about how special brothers are.......some homemade candy treats....that is a great morning!

JJ

Homemade treats
Brothers speech
Weather
THE find re: Xmas
Lunch in the big city

HappyUP!!! Day 2149

Still thinking about last nights fish fiesta!

HappyUP!!! - stuff done
Why it happened - Monday
Why it makes me happy - I had gotten a touch behind in some stuff...great to feel caught up

HappyUP!!! - pizza
Why it happened - I was invited
Why it makes me happy - damn....when was the last time I had pizza?

HappyUP!!! - Kovars
Why it happened - I got the chance
Why it makes me happy - love watching new moves

HappyUP!!! - the Voice
Why it happened - it's TV
Why it makes me happy - it's like any competition....when it gets down to the end....does not matter what the sport/venue that it is.....I love to watch when the competitors are leaving it all out on the field



JJ

Kovars
Pizza
Voice
Getting a bunch o stuff done

HappyUP!!! Day 2148

HappyUP!!! - Ciopinno Feed
Why it happened - Sis in law and bro
Why it makes me happy - good god...........it's delicious.......and...well....the peeps....the zillions that attend....are good peeps

HappyUP!!! - superman
Why it happened - a pickup
Why it makes me happy - it was a cute pose

HappyUP!!! - 49er win
Why it happened - new QB
Why it makes me happy - it was a great win....a great run...all good in Niner town

HappyUP!!! Day 2147 Sat

Happy has a tendency to eat well during

his month long duty...bon apetite

HappyUP!!! - Sunshine
Why it happened - weather
Why it makes me happy - I don't like an early morning tee time in winter. The fog was rolling in. It was SOOOOOOOOO welcome to have the sun pop in earlier in the round than expected

HappyUP!!! - putting decorations together
Why it happened - it's that time of year
Why it makes me happy - so great to work on this project with my little buddy

HappyUP!!! - photo time
Why it happened - it's that time of year
Why it makes me happy - so great.....to be out....in nature....taking pictures....with all the one's I love the most......and get ready for this best time of year

JJ

Sunshine
Putt on 1....putt on 2....3 wood 3....drive/hybrid 4....7 iron/greenie 5....drive/chip 6.....recovery shot/pitch 7.....pitch 8.....hybrid/chip 10.....8 iron/2 greenies 12.....good break 13....hybrid/chip 14....drive/wedge 15.....drive 16.....bunker shot 17.....drive/hybrid/wedge 18
Putting the Xmas stuff together
Xmas photos

HappyUP!!! Day 2146

"Hey....it's Christmas time...let me out

of jail....I got things to do!"

HappyUP!!! - chip in birdie on 8
Why it happened - a bit of luck and skill
Why it makes me happy - we really needed this shot. I hit a solid shot...it just jumped out of the tall grass....it would have gone 10 feet by......if it had not taken a bounce right into the jar.  Hey...breaks go both ways

HappyUP!!! - birdie on 18
Why it happened - I stared it down
Why it makes me happy - the 18th hole is where is often all comes down to. I hit 3 solid shots...but was still 18 feet from the hole..................and then I drilled that putt right back into the bottom of the cup! Yeah.....THAT....was a game changer.......and a happy time to head off into the clubhouse to settle up the debts

HappyUP!!! - 1-4-24
Why it happened - night time fun
Why it makes me happy - dice are a lot of fun....as are the stakes

HappyUP!!! - "you sunk my battleship"
Why it happened - we were playing
Why it makes me happy - with all of the technology, there really is a BIG place in this world for games played on a table.


JJ

Chip in birdie 8
Birdie putt on 18
Sunshine!
Slow cooked pork
Battleship
1-4-24
An appreciation reception at Pro Shop

HappyUP!!! Day 2145

HappyUP!!! - golf!
Why it happened - some somewhat decent weather
Why it makes me happy - it's been awhile

HappyUP!!! - great short game
Why it happened - surprise
Why it makes me happy - one can lose the "touch" part of game after a layoff....I had a TON of "soft hand" shots today

HappyUP!!! - birdie on 17
Why it happened - solid shot..great putt
Why it makes me happy - I was supposed to get the greenie....then a guy behind me hit it closer....at least I tied him up for the skin!

JJ

Recovery hybrid/hybrid 1.....9 iron/putt 2.....shot from bad break 3....drive/hybrid/wedge/chip 4....sawed off 7 iron 5....punch shot/chip/putt 7.....pitch 8....wedge 9....6 iron 10....4 iron recovery punch/pitch 11....5 iron 12....7 iron/pitch 13....bunker shot 14....drive/chip/putt 15....drive/9 iton/pitch/putt 16.....6 iron/putt/birdie 17......hybrid recovery/hybrid shot 18

Weather....kind of

HappyUP!!! Day 2144

HappyUP!!! - JD stepping in to speak
Why it happened - we needed a fill in
Why it makes me happy - it's always good to have 2 speeches.....we almost didn't

HappyUP!!! - an interview with Fran Drescher

Why it happened - I happened to flip on the tube

Why it makes me happy - they asked the former Nanny star about her love life. "What's your biggest turnoff in a guy?"  She said, "I have to say....it's fake hair.  Honey, I'd rather you be bald than come pick me up with that thing on your head that looks like a piece of road kill!"  Sheesh....THAT was funny!

HappyUP!!! - a little more rain
Why it happened - weather
Why it makes me happy - no issue with that this morning...it was enough to keep me out of the bog today.

HappyUP!!! - great afternoon
Why it happened - morning rain
Why it makes me happy - errands done, performance watched, and topped off with some calimari....NICE!

HappyUP!!! Day 2143

HappyUP!!! - Speeches
Why it happened - Toastmasters
Why it makes me happy - learned more about Detoxification AND about Surviving the Xmas season.... more importantly, the two speakers were AS good or BETTER than I have seen these two.

HappyUP!!! - getting the Box
Why it happened - had some work done
Why it makes me happy - nice to have her back and the problem solved. Good timing on making another drop off as well

HappyUP!!! - GroomUP!!!
Why it happened - it needs to sometimes
Why it makes me happy - great picking up da pooch

HappyUP!!! - evaluating
Why it happened - Toastmasters
Why it makes me happy - I did a pretty good job this morning.....but was happy to have one of our newer members beat me for the award. Evaluations aren't easy!

HappyUP!!! Day 2142

HappyUP!!! - Family Time
Why it happened - long day
Why it makes me happy - just good to relax indoors while the weather is so dodgy and enjoy each other

HappyUP!!! - The Voice
Why it happened - it's getting toward the end
Why it makes me happy - good to have this variety show on.....when you can't go outside in the storm

HappyUP!!! - meat loaf re do
Why it happened - we had leftovers
Why it makes me happy - LOVE the LOAF!!!

HappyUP!!! - getting things done
Why it happened - nothing on the agenda
Why it makes me happy - great day to knock down that "to do" list

HappyUP!!! Day 2141

HappyUP!!! - impressive storm
Why it happened - it was a "halo band"...or something like that
Why it makes me happy - so fun to be tucked in, having coffee, and just watching it come down like nobody's business

HappyUP!!! - finding a venue
Why it happened - we needed one
Why it makes me happy - another Xmas item checked off the list

HappyUP!!! - great game
Why it happened - 49ers/Rams
Why it makes me happy - the outcome did NOT make me happy.....the game, however, did. It was exciting.....the Niners had their chance. Kaepernick still looks good....but he needed a loss under his belt. All is well

HappyUP!!! Day 2140

HappyUP!!! - calm before the storm
Why it happened - weather
Why it makes me happy - it is going to be SO on tonight and tomorrow.....I mean a HUGE mess.....and you can just sense it in the way the environment is.

HappyUP!!! - Meat Loaf!!!
Why it happened - GF made it
Why it makes me happy - I'm a sucker for meatloaf...I just love it....though I don't eat it often. I even got to be "the mixer" tonight.  Dang....it was gooooood!

HappyUP!!! - Bye Bye Beckham
Why it happened - he's done
Why it makes me happy - he's done so much for MLS.......good to see him go out with a championship today

HappyUP!!! Day 2139

HappyUP!!! - carpool
Why it happened - helping out
Why it makes me happy - glad to be of service

HappyUP!!! - awesome storm
Why it happened - weather
Why it makes me happy - I like water.....not big on drought.....open up the spiggots and bring it on!

HappyUP!!! - dropping off Boxy
Why it happened - I got a ride
Why it makes me happy - love it when the family works as a team to pull it all together

HappyUP!!! Day 2138

HappyUP!!! - moving the mountain
Why it happened - practice
Why it makes me happy - great to help my little buddy bring his skills home

HappyUP!!! - a recharge
Why it happened - a shaky battery
Why it makes me happy - got it all good with a little trickle charge

HappyUP!!! - figuring out the "sitch with Boxy"
Why it happened - observation and a phone call
Why it makes me happy - it all makes sense. I like it when things make sense. When things don't make sense, I kind of write it off...."OK....it doesn't make sense"....but....when it does....HappyUP!!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 2137

HappyUP!!! - honoring a couple
Why it happened - Toastmasters
Why it makes me happy - 50 years......such a model of love and trust and fidelity. It takes a lot to get that far.  Many don't realize...till it's too late....of "beginning with the end in mind"....and let day to day instincts get in the way.

HappyUP!!! - Rockefeller Xmas Tree Lighting
Why it happened - tradition
Why it makes me happy - it is a national tradition....much more important than the White House Xmas tree lighting....it's the official welcome to the holiday season

HappyUP!!! - a birth
Why it happened - it happens
Why it makes me happy - so happy for this young couple

HappyUP!!! - dinner from the broiler
Why it happened - improvisation
Why it makes me happy - appears I was "out of gas" in the BBQ.....no problem....delicious surf-n-turf was just as good....if not better....from the broiler

HappyUP!!! Day 2136

HappyUP!!! - Table Topics

Why it happened - Toastmasters

Why it makes me happy - I was running them....and had a lot of fun in the process....as did the members. i brought some extra value today

HappyUP!!! - Christian Garage Door Service
Why it happened - I was mailed a coupon
Why it makes me happy - I laughed when I got this........as I said to myself, "Hmmmm....I'm not sure what denomination my garage door is."

HappyUP!!! - lap pets
Why it happened - some rain time
Why it makes me happy - a good book....a rainy day.....and some clingers!

HappyUP!!! Day 2135

A HOT Turkey Sandwich!!!! C'mon...you

KNOW that is one of the best things about

Thanksgiving!

HappyUP!!! - HOT Turkey Sandwich
Why it happened - see yesterday's turkey dinner
Why it makes me happy - I LOVE a hot turkey sandwich

HappyUP!!! - afternoon time with a friend
Why it happened - I extended the invite
Why it makes me happy - fabulous "hang out" time

HappyUP!!! - getting stuff done
Why it happened - Thanksgiving is OVER
Why it makes me happy - great to get caught up on a few things

HappyUP!!! Day 2134

HappyUP!!! - come back
Why it happened - my partners rallied
Why it makes me happy - on the 15h fairway, I was having my lunch hadn't to me big time.....by the time we stepped to the 18th tee, I was actually up for the day.

HappyUP!!! - 18th hole
Why it happened - it was all on the line
Why it makes me happy - the 3-putt didn't make me happy....AT ALL! Especially after three good shots. Yet, one must find ways to be happy even amidst a failure.

HappyUP!!! - Turkey Dinner
Why it happened - a celebration of an arrival
Why it makes me happy - though travel plans could have been managed better, it was an awesome reunite between myself and my GF with her son who just got back into town.  THAT turkey.....THAT
stuffing..........delicious!!!!

HappyUP!!! - laughter
Why it happened - silly stuff
Why it makes me happy - it is great that we can laugh about things that would easily tick other people off.

HappyUP!!! Day 2133

HappyUP!!! - Family time
Why it happened - we took a little trip
Why it makes me happy - great to get out of town and have a charming time with family

HappyUP!!! - Drive time
Why it happened - see above
Why it makes me happy - nothing like great weather, clear roads, and great company

HappyUP!!! - brekko sandwich
Why it happened - it was spur of the moment
Why it makes me happy - I don't usually have a homemade brekko sandwich....and....trust me....that's going to change!

HappyUP!!! Day 2132

HappyUP!!! - series of "grimey saves"
Why it happened - I'm a fighter
Why it makes me happy - the chutt for birdie on 4 wasn't pretty...but it was a birdie. The chip on 5 was ugly...but the putt to save par was beautiful.  The drive on 6 was AWFUL......so was the second shot....the third shot was good but too much.....the putt to save bogey (and some cash) was beautiful.  Winning ugly is VERY sexy!

HappyUP!!! - shrimp and rice
Why it happened - I got a treat
Why it makes me happy - OK...had enough turkey yesterday......this meal was OFF THE HOOK! Love my woman

HappyUP!!! - stunning day
Why it happened - weather
Why it makes me happy - so great.......just to soak life in

HappyUP!!! Day 2131 Happy Thanksgiving

HappyUP!!! - birdie on 18
Why it happened - an awesome putt
Why it makes me happy - it saved the bacon on turkey day for me and my partner

HappyUP!!! - TIGHT Thanksgiving Dinner
Why it happened - we were invited
Why it makes me happy - so happy.....grateful.....just to be welcomed in to a long time friend's house....with other tight family with us.....just wonderful

HappyUP!!! - not too full
Why it happened - put a bit of a governor on the food consumption
Why it makes me happy - it led to a great night once we got home.

HappyUP!!! Day 2130

You KNOW what's coming tomorrow....one

of the best days of the year!

HappyUP!!! - morning rain
Why it happened - weather
Why it makes me happy - I got to see some pretty cool drips this morning.

HappyUP!!! - taking the day off
Why it happened - see the above
Why it makes me happy - no need to be out in the elements....even if the rain had abated....great mental health day

HappyUP!!! - fabulous evening
Why it happened - I made a suggestion
Why it makes me happy - great dinner out....some wandering around...special time

HappyUP!!! Day 2129

HappyUP!!! - safe landing
Why it happpened - loved one in the air
Why it makes me happy - always good to KNOW all is well

HappyUP!!! - nailing speech
Why it happened - I put it together
Why it makes me happy - it is always a feeling of accomplishment to put a successful talk together. Today was a bit of a stretch....lots of info....great humor

HappyUP!!! - other speeches
Why it happened - Toastmasters
Why it makes me happy - I learned some REALLY cool stuff today. The LED lighting presentation was particularly effective and interesting

HappyUP!!! Day 2128

HappyUP!!! - mowing
Why it happened - nice day
Why it makes me happy - I absolutely love mowing and scooping up those leaves.  I like to rake too...but...it's just so easy to suck em up in the mower


HappyUP!!! - good health
Why it happened - I took care of myself
Why it makes me happy - I'm sure I'll come across a cold sometime this season....thought I may have already.....just appreciative and grateful that it isn't this week

HappyUP!!! - grocery
Why it happened - I needed to go
Why it makes me happy - I don't know why....but....I just had this appreciation for how EASY it is for us to get whatever sustenance we need.  My mind was just in a different place

HappyUP!!! Day 2127

HappyUP!!! - convo with dear friend T
Why it happened - I got a return call
Why it makes me happy - it was AWESOME to catch up and find out how well things are going

HappyUP!!! - weather
Why it happened - it's Nor Cal
Why it makes me happy - how nice is it to be able to throw the top down...in November?

HappyUP!!! - finding a lost item
Why it happened - I wasn't looking
Why it makes me happy - c'mon....you know that feeling.....when you come across that thing that you had been looking for......it's that initial, "alright!!!! Cool!!!!....I don't have to spend money replacing something I already have

HappyUP!!! Day 2126

HappyUP!!! - lazy morning
Why it happened - weather
Why it makes me happy - I just wanted to stay in....and enjoy...and I did

HappyUP!!! - getting stuff done
Why it happened - had an unplanned day
Why it makes me happy - got SOOOOO much done today....SOOOOO made me happy

HappyUP!!! - end of the day
Why it happened - got an invite
Why it makes me happy - great top off to the day

HappyUP!!! Day 2125

HappyUP!!! - a fun phone call
Why it happened - we got an inbound call
Why it makes me happy - long overdue conversation...glad to get it out there....bullies are not in favor these days and will not be tolerated....nice to set a tone for further discourse

HappyUP!!!! - turkey delivery
Why it happened - turkey drive
Why it makes me happy - so lucky to be able to be aware....and contribute....to families that are suffering

HappyUP!!! - fabulous dinner
Why it happened - we were in the "big city"
Why it makes me happy - we had soooooooooooooooo much fun

HappyUP!!! Day 2124

HappyUP!!! - bringing it home
Why it happened - I had nothing going on until the end
Why it makes me happy - a closest to the pin worked on 17

HappyUP!!! - chip in on 18
Why it happened - I took full view of the situation
Why it makes me happy - oh....come on......nobody...Nobody....NOBODY...can make that shot. I chipped it in from the back of 18 to the front pin!!!! Money Maker

HappyUP!!! - assistant pro
Why it happened - he played with us
Why it makes me happy - I always love playing with Walt

HappyUP!!! Day 2123

Pure Genius on "Self Portrait"

HappyUP!!! - a night at the Crocker
Why it happened - I was invited
Why it makes me happy - just blown away by Americana

HappyUP!!! - running into my attorney and wife
Why it happened - see above
Why it makes me happy - I don't need to use my attorney for much more than estate stuff. Great to see him tonight....connections....they are always good....you never know when you might need them. Judicical system

HappyUP!!! - Santucci Center
Why it happened - I was being supportive
Why it makes me happy - I love going out there...to that judicial center...it reminds me of my connctions with it's namesake........and......today......I was glad of the ruling....that I went there to support...and viewed it all. GREAT ruling today!

HappyUP!!! Day 2122

HappyUP!!! - taking care of a loved one
Why it happened - illness
Why it makes me happy - glad to be able to serve

HappyUP!!! - bullycide
Why it happened - Toastmasters
Why it makes me happy - I have known about bullies....I know they are in the mainstream now....I'm not happy about that term.......but I was moved/touched...with this presentation today. I hate this new term...but...with hate...comes awareness

HappyUP!!! - guy time
Why it happened - I am trusted
Why it makes me happy -some people golf for business...others for camaraderie....others....for the sacred privilege bestowd upon me today

HappyUP!!! - fixing a stroke
Why it happened - it had to
Why it makes me happy - dude I played with today "striped it"....but it is all about the putter. After the round, the assistant pro and I did an intervention. This dude will be freed up.

JJ

Beautiful speech on Bullying/Bullycide
Beautiful speech on special olympics

Putt on 10 for bullet....hybrid 11....5 iron 12....drive/pitch/putt 13...pitch/putt 14...putt/bullet/15....6 iron 17...drive/recovery shot/pitch 18....bunker shot/putt/bullet...1 ...putt/bullet 2....drive 3...bunker shot 5...drive/wedge 6...drive/hybrid 7....putt 8.....recovery shot/pitch/putt 9

Getting done before dark
Playing with the assistant pro
Helping to assist another guy afterward...great time on "hole 19"
Another tip acquired

HappyUP!!! Dy 2121

HappyUP!!! - Veterans Day
Why it happened - we do this
Why it makes me happy- yes...I am biased...we need to recognize all Vets....but NONE no more than my dad in my eyes

Yeah....if you want to know about a REAL war hero.....gut it up...and click below

http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=23258949#editor/target=post;postID=1768906470181255772


HappyUP!!! - tardiness excused
Why it happened - I got duped
Why it makes me happy - my associates understood

HappyUP!!! - recertification
Why it happened - I have an obligation
Why it makes me happy - I volunteered....my time...and my cash...to save a life

HappyUP!!! - sign waver
Why it happened - uh...who knows?
Why it makes me happy - we both had a good laugh over this stunt

JJ

Meeting about a project
CPR certified
Great weather
Tardiness excused
Vets day...pic of Dad....no better Veteran in my mind
Sign IDIOT
Spending time with a judge friend of mine

HappyUP!!! Day 2120

If you are looking for extra dough....it's in

the laundry

HappyUP!!! - playing later
Why it happened - didn't want to "dew scrape"
Why it makes me happy - I like "church league"

HappyUP!!! - great brekko
Why it happened - I am so privileged
Why it makes me happy - so glad/humbled to have that served

HappyUP!!! - fab weather
Why it happened - weather
Why it makes me happy - OMG....every cell of my existance came alive due to the environment. Thoreau KNEW what he was saying

JJ

Playing later
Not expecting to play
Great brekko
Fabulous weather
Us deciding...we don't want to play earlier

HappyUP!!! Day 2119

AMEN!!!

HappyUP!!! - Raleys
Why it happened - they are trying to compete
Why it makes me happy - it's tough out there. If you shop at Costco....but then enjoy the benefit of standing outside a Raleys....and BENEFIT from the management (not the UFCW)  allowing that privilege (Voter registration/Bell ringing for Salvation Army/Girl Scout cookies/Boy Scouts...etc)....YOU need to think about that. But you probably won't. I'm shopping more at Raleys/BelAir these days. Raleys has done a lot for our community...more than the other stores where peeps go "on the cheap"

HappyUP!!! - making some dough
Why it happened - a little rally on the back 9
Why it makes me happy - it wasn't me. I wasn't good today...I was just a little less "bad." My par on 18.....despite some rather dodgy play...helped. It was a classic "ugly par."

HappyUP!!! - the guys
Why it happened - I golf
Why it makes me happy - 2 fivesomes....lots of banter...crisp Autumn weather....just the best

HappyUP!!! Day 2118

THAT hat...could be one of best gifts 

I have ever received.....so much fun!

HappyUP!!! - birdie on 2
Why it happened - a long putt
Why it makes me happy - we had gotten a butt kickin on 1. It was great to immediately right the ship

HappyUP!!! - Facebook
Why it happened - election
Why it makes me happy - good to get a feel for politics....even if I take a hit or two....I'm good with that. It's good to listen to both sides

HappyUP!!! - lunch
Why it happened - the club
Why it makes me happy - great food...great guys...nothing heavy....just being relational. LOVE my club!

HappyUP!!! Day 2117

HappyUP!!! - raingear and an umbrella
Why it happened - I use multiple forecast
Why it makes me happy - I wasn't going to go out today. I was persuaded by my "big group" to do so. "It's not going to rain today...."...uh...not so much....I have now installed myself as chief meteorologist for this group

HappyUP!!! - 4 iron in the rain
Why it happened - skills
Why it makes me happy - it was pouring...wind...and this was a tough shot...and I just stuck it

HappyUP!!! - finishing 9
Why it happened - a point
Why it makes me happy - as the 2nd group was driving in their golf carts (while I was a walker) past us while we were playing 8....giving up.....I was proud to say to self, "yeah...it's raining....and I hate the rain...and I told you guys it would....but....I WILL finish!" It's how I roll....commit and complete.

HappyUP!!! Day 2116

I have a beautiful office...and I never forget

that

HappyUP!!! - doing Table Topics
Why it happened - a clever TT Master
Why it makes me happy - I'm kind of "elder statesmen" for this newer club. I operate in the background. It was great to be called upon today. It felt good to "bring down the house" with the humor I was left to improvise with

HappyUP!!! - nephew
Why it happened - he came out to golf
Why it makes me happy - he was my partner.....on a relative scale....he played better than me today. I let him down...but I did come on "down the homestretch" where he seemed to have fatigued. Yeah...we lost money.....but he got a free lunch and golf......and we all had a GREAT day!

HappyUP!!! - table topics
Why it happened - I was called upon
Why it makes me happy - I REALLY delivered....such fun.

HappyUP!!! Day 2115

Delicious little dinner tonight

HappyUP!!! - new banner stand
Why it happened - we were incentivized
Why it makes me happy - my home Toastmasters Club received many monetary honors last year due to outstanding achievement. We ended up with equipment worth over $200 that only cost us $15

HappyUP!!! - votinng
Why it happened - USA
Why it makes me happy - I'm not nuts about how the electoral system works. It is a great system. I hate how that anyone's, in a minority state, vote means nothing. Yet, I was proud to cast my vote on local issues

HappyUP!!! - informative speeches
Why it happened - Toastmasters
Why it makes me happy - all speeches great....one speech changed my vote....due to a great speech...which changed my perspective. My mind is an open parachute.

JJ

Guest
Informative speeches
New Banner Stand
Voting
Lunch
Hybrid recovery/wedge 1.....chip 2....hybrid/7 iron 4....chip 6.....5 iron 7....bunker shot 9...

HappyUP!!! Day 2114

HappyUP!!! - haircut
Why it happened - it needs to...my hair grows
Why it makes me happy - everytime I go....tho hair is thinning....I am amazed how my stylist is keeping me from "shaving it." Shaving is my only choice.....I'd be good with that...done it before....just not ready for permanent adoption. I guess I could think about a "bad hat"......but....I'm not that vain. I actually probably look better bald

HappyUP!!! - yard work
Why it happened - I do that a bit
Why it makes me happy - nice to tidy up a bit

HappyUP!!! - revelation
Why it happened - events
Why it makes me happy - one has their personal constitution challenged on occasion. My constitution made what could be a tough decision very easy today.

HappyUP!!! Day 2113

BrunchUP!!!

HappyUP!!! - brunch
Why it happened - matriarch birthday
Why it makes me happy - I love my family..........and my extended family due to a wise choice made by my brother

HappyUP!!! - chats with J & J
Why it happened - see above
Why it makes me happy - I love getting some keen insights on issues......rather than boring talk about people

HappyUP!!! - Russel
Why it happened - he stopped by
Why it makes me happy - I LOVE my time with this guy......just LOVE IT!!!

JJ

Brunch
Chat with Jim
Chat with John
Fabulous weather
Rinse...lather...repeat....same old pattern
Russel

HappyUP!!! Day 2112

Karma....as I was playing a great back 9...one of my

competitors said, "I hope you hook it into the water on 18."

Hmmmmm.....that isn't my golf ball....it was his...and, as you 

can see by the hazard stake, he nearly put it in the pond!

HappyUP!!! - waking up intact
Why it happened - I'm a medical marvel?
Why it makes me happy - I didn't expect to be golfing today after last nite's skating. Skating takes muscles that you don't use everyday. So glad I was ready to go

HappyUP!!! - high draw 7 iron recovery on 10
Why it happened - vision
Why it makes me happy - it was a tough shot...I saw it in my mind....which doesn't mean it's going to happen....well...it did. Stuck it in there...made the birdie putt!!!

HappyUP!!! - winning a quesadilla roll
Why it happened - a guy has to eat
Why it makes me happy - very tasty because Buddy had to pay

HappyUP!!! - 2 under on the back 9
Why it happened - I was desperate
Why it makes me happy - I didn't play poorly on the front 9....but my score didn't reflect that. I went from 6 over on the front to 2 under on the back.....76 is a pretty good score these days

JJ

Great sleep
Waking up intact
Coming back HARD on the back 9
8 iron 2....driver/hybrid/wedge 4....8 iron 5....drive 6....putt 9....7 iron high draw/putt/birdie 10...drive/chip/putt 11...bunker shot/putt 12....drive/9 iron 13...driver 14....high wedge 15....drive/9 iron 16.....4 iron 17....drive/hybrid/wedge/putt/birdie 18
Absolutely stunning falling leaves weather
Great college football
Winning a quesidilla roll

HappyUP!!! Day 2111

HappyUP!!! - solid back 9
Why it happened - who knows...I was down?
Why it makes me happy -  I do enjoy winning....but....I really enjoy it after I was down after 9 holes. That back 9 today was definitely uplifting

HappyUP!!! - getting 3 soldiers back
Why it happened - see above
Why it makes me happy - Steve had been holding five of "my soldiers." I got two back on Wed.....I miraculously came back and got the other 3 he was holding...........now....I have to zero in and take some of his guards next time we play

HappyUP!!! - skating
Why it happened - I was invited
Why it makes me happy - I haven't roller skated in years. It was soooo much fun. Yeah....I think I am going to be sore for the weekend....all worth it

JJ

Great weather
Great brekko
Solid back 9 to win some dough
Driver/wedge 14...playing Bermuda triangle 1 under...playing last 6 1 under
Getting 3 soldiers off of Steve
Skating
Hanging with the Chipper

HappyUP!!! Day 2110

This just makes me happy!

HappyUP!!! - brekko with club manager
Why it happened - I was hungry
Why it makes me happy - it was good to get to know this person a bit....and find out some state of affairs

HappyUP!!! - cribbage
Why it happened - teaching
Why it makes me happy - I'm not going on the "guy trip" but one of the guys that I was playing with today is. A night game they will play is cribbage. My mom taught me cribbage long ago. Though rusty, I was glad to help him understand the game. Cribbage is a WONDERFUL family game.

HappyUP!!! - a couple of big holes
Why it happened - great shots
Why it makes me happy - the Thursday game is team play as well as individual play. My team didn't play that well today. I was glad that I was able to get to Closest to Pins, a birdie, and a skin so I came out unscathed.

JJ

Brekko with club manager
Drive/wedge 1....drive/9 iron 2....drive/flop shot 3....drive/hybrid/wedge 4....9 iron 5...drive/wedge 6....hybrid recovery 7.....hybrid/putt/KP/skin/birdie 8......chip 9.....drive/hybrid 10.....7 iron/KP 12...drive/8 iron 13....8 iron 14....drive/wedge 15.....recovery punch 16....4 iron 17....superFLOP shot 18
Winning a couple of bucks
Cribbage
Brussel sprouts
Weather
Playing with Walt

HappyUP!!! Day 2109

THAT is not only a GREAT looking group.....especially that

guy in the Giants jersey.....but a VERY talented group of 

Toastmasters! Great pic for the group on the website

HappyUP!!! - Boundaries speech
Why it happened - Anita delivered big time
Why it makes me happy - Anita is well on her way to being a pro. She gave a great speech about people setting their personal boundaries....which....if people in your life cross....they have to deal with the consequences.  These aren't legal boundaries...they are you own. You set them...and...if people choose to continue crossing them....they gotta get tossed from your life. It's about RESPECT! It was a great talk. Funny how some people just don't get this SIMPLE concept

HappyUP!!! - NO punch shots
Why it happened - I kept it fairly straight
Why it makes me happy - for months and months, my goal has been to NOT have to hit a shot under a tree at my club. Now, keep in mind, I am pretty good at hitting that shot.....I just wanted to play a round without having to do so. TODAY....mission accomplished!!!

HappyUP!!! - birdies
Why it happened - skills
Why it makes me happy - birdies are the name of the game. I had two today....neither of them cheap....very solid!!! Should have had another one if I had hit a decent 4 foot putt.

HappyUP!!! - trick or treat
Why it happened - Oct 31
Why it makes me happy - LOVE all the kids coming to the door in crazy costumes....the little ones...the big ones.....I even think a mom might have tried to sneak in there tonight....LOL! GREAT FUN!!!

JJ

Drive/hybrid/wedge/putt/birdie 1.....drive/7 iron/putt 2...5 iron/flop shot 3....drive/hybrid/wedge 4....9 iron 5....8 iron/chip 6....drive/7 iron 7.....hybrid/putt/birdie 8.....drive 9...drive/wedge 10...drive/7 iron 11....bunker shot 12....drive/chip 13.....pitch 14....drive 15....good break/8 iron 16....pitch 17...drive/hybrid/wedge/chutt 18
NO PUNCH SHOTS
Winning
Trick or Treat
Sleeping in
Rain

HappyUP!!! Day 2108

Oh yeah....that's me...putting the hammer

down...right before I make an aggressive 

pass. Reminds me of my racing days!

HappyUP!!! - speeches
Why it happened - Toastmasters
Why it makes me happy - goals......posture.....detoxification....GREAT information from qualified experts.........all for free....all I have to do is show up. GREAT STUFF

HappyUP!!! - gorgeous day
Why it happened - weather
Why it makes me happy - I am just SO BLESSED to be able to fully enjoy every day of the tremendous weather here in NoCali......I NEVER take a moment for granted

HappyUP!!! - spectacular evening
Why it happened - I was invited
Why it makes me happy - 3...count them....THREE.....great things in one night.....AFTER the weather and golf today....AFTER tremendous Toastmasters....all I can say is WOW!!!!  LIFE is GOOD

JJ

Sherri/Greg/Dr Don speeches
TableTopics
Gorgeous Day

HappyUP!!! Day 2107

Hoooooooo wouldn't want a couple of these

beauties delivered to them? C'mon....

is this the epitomy of HappyUP!!! or what?

HappyUP!!! - carpool
Why it happened - got called in
Why it makes me happy - the boys are so much fun.....sooo glad I am in a position to help out when needed

HappyUP!!! - fabulous reading
Why it happened - I branched out
Why it makes me happy - I have read some autobiographes in the past....just not recently. I'm really enjoying the one I am into in my Kindle.  Getting to really like the Kindle

HappyUP!!! - Owl Cakes
Why it happened - favors beget favors
Why it makes me happy - as said above.....look at the picture.  Livin large!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 2106

This is one cool hat! What an awesome

present it was to me. Yeah, I'll get some

crap for wearing it....but that's OK. I

am very used to dealing with crap.

HappyUP!!! - GiantsUP!!!
Why it happened - pitching
Why it makes me happy - hmmmmm.....I guess it was no fluke they won 2 yrs ago, was it?

HappyUP!!! - my new hat
Why it happened - I was thought of at the costume store
Why it makes me happy - yeah....golf stuff can be campy....and...yeah...this was. Yet...at same time....there is a bit of coolness to it.....and I will be able to pull this off

HappyUP!!! - getting stuff done
Why it happened - took a day off
Why it makes me happy - been spending a bit more time at "the office" during the week so I can get a weekend day off.....today was the perfect day

SUPERHappyUP!!! Day 2105

Working hard at the office ....overtime actually....

on a Saturday...I LOVE my office!

Could this day be any better? - the weather sure couldn't be

HappyUP!!! - Member Member tournament
Why it happened - my club puts on tournaments
Why it makes me happy - ALL of the guys out there...starting at one time...lots of interaction...it's the BEST!!! It is what a club is about

HappyUP!!! - encouragement from partner
Why it happened - I was his partner today
Why it makes me happy - my partner is a much superior player than I am. We rode in the same cart today. He has been my opponent many times. He has seen how I recover from bad shots. When I was "in da trash", he would tell me, "you got this...you do this all the time"...meaning when I do it AGAINST him. It's nice to see a good player recognize that....yeah....I got some shots....and I pulled off a few of them today. We just fell a little short

HappyUP!!! - the night
Why it happened - we planned it
Why it makes me happy - we had the best of dinners.......then out with great friends....watching our friends band while my little buddy was at his first party....picking buddy up afterward....coming back home....family time before bed

HappyUP!!! - a Giants WIN!!!
Why it happened - the Giants are rolling
Why it makes me happy - OMG....are we heading for a sweep?

JJ

Member member
Brekko
Drive/4 iron/wedge/par 1....hybrid recovery hook 2....drive/hybrid 4....8 iron 5....drive/wedge 6....4 iron 8....recovery 4 iron/putt 9

Drive/7 iron 11....5 iron 12...pitch 13....hybrid 14....driver/9 iron 15.....recovery shot 16....bunker shot 17....drive/recovery 7 iron/putt/birdie 18

Drive/hybrid/wedge/putt 1....punch hybrid/chip 2....wedge/par 3....drive/bunker shot 6...drive 7....pitch/putt/par 8.....drive/5 iron/2 putt 9

Spectacular weather
The absolute greatest time with numerous different frineds
The nightlife
A Gigantics WIN!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 2104

More fun from last night at my friend's 30th Anniversary.....

I revel in what it takes to make it that far.....sacred privilege

to be a part of it

HappyUP!!! - retirement for a friend
Why it happened - he put in his time
Why it makes me happy - my buddy, D, is free as of today. So honored that he joined us for golf this afternoon after his last day with the state...............and that he has a fishing boat....that he invited me on....hmmmmm.....looks like I have a new hobby coming up!!!

HappyUP!!! - breathtaking weather
Why it happened - welcome to NorCal fall
Why it makes me happy - we can focus on all the problems that California has....and....yeah....there are a ton of them.......but....TODAY....and MANY days ahead....is why I live here

HappyUP!!! - lifting a fiver from buddy
Why it happened - I messed up on the last hole or it would have been more
Why it makes me happy - it ain't about the dough...it's about the win.....I was fortunate enough to day to scrounge it out.  It's all going to change Nov 1 when my handicap drops dramatically...enjoy it while I can.

JJ

Breathtaking weather
Retirement for a friend
Lifting a fiver off da Buddy
Par 1.....5 iron/stiff 8....par 9....
Great brekko and morning

HappyUP!!! Day 2103

Congrats to a couple of love birds I've known a

long time....what a FABULOUS night!!!

HappyUP!!! - a celebration
Why it happened - a decision was made 30 years ago
Why it makes me happy - I was so thrilled and blessed to be a part of this entourage tonight.

HappyUP!!! - What a show!!!
Why it happened - see above
Why it makes me happy - how ONE guy....alone....could keep us so entertained for over an hour and a half.....with just four strings....well.....amazing!!! I guess that is what happens when you are in the presence of someone that is unquestionably the best person on the planet that does what he does

HappyUP!!! - predictable people
Why it happened - rights reinstated
Why it makes me happy - when people go out of their way to ATTEMPT to make others miserable, it is often a transferrence of the misery of their own existence.  The happiness that I derive from this is that I have always understood this concept......and, by seeing example of those that don't.....it reminds me of the blessing that I have.