HappyUP!!! Day 1825

HappyUP!!! - a returning member

Why it happened - she got done with a project

Why it makes me happy - GREAT to see this member again....and she came bearing OUTSTANDING news. Very happy for her

HappyUP!!! - slapping fuzzy

Why it happened - it was a gorgeous morning

Why it makes me happy - I hadn't been out on the courts in awhile. While very rusty, it was good exercise to bat it around a little

HappyUP!!! - Dunch

Why it happened - my best pals

Why it makes me happy - I was just minding my own business here at the homestead...and...voilia.....DUNCH was delivered! Nice to put the last meal of the day down around 4.

JollyJottings

Toastmasters

A returning member

Gorgeous weather

Slapping a little fuzzy

An unexpected Dunch

HappyUP!!! Day 1824

HappyUP!!! - making someone's day

Why it happened - I was thinking

Why it makes me happy - little gestures mean soooo much to people....especially on certain days

HappyUP!!! - appointment set

Why it happened - I made the call

Why it makes me happy - I have a little project...the fact I got a call back on the day after the big home show tells me a lot about this worker. Looking forward to getting the job done

HappyUP!!! - top down driving with my buddy

Why it happened - he pushed the button

Why it makes me happy - I LOVE having a convertible here in California. That top gets dropped at least once in every month.....a LOT of top dropping this month.

HappyUP!!! - tip testing

Why it happened - it comes up on occasion

Why it makes me happy - it was a PASS! ....on to the next belt! I'm very proud tonight.

JollyJottings

Appointment set with repairman

Chat with a contractor

Gorgeous weather to walk the pooch

Top down driving with my buddy

Kovars

Delicious dinner

Making someone's day

HappyUP!!! Day 1823

HappyUP!!! - a later tee time

Why it happened - happenstance

Why it makes me happy - I was a little preoccupied this morning....running a little late for my tee time....or so I thought....it turns out we had a time that 20 minutes later....ahhhh....just the break I needed

HappyUP!!! - Fantasy Golf WIN

Why it happened - got lucky

Why it makes me happy - I not only won with the small group 2 weeks in a row...but I got a win in the BIG group too....wooooohoooo!

HappyUP!!! - coffee

Why it happened - I do that sometimes

Why it makes me happy - nothing better than Sunday morning coffee with my best friend

HappyUP!!! - stupendous weather

Why it happened - who knows

Why it makes me happy - yeah....I guess one could be on a tropical beach....or a So Cal coast...but....for January......wow!!!....this day WAS it!

JollyJottings

A later tee time

Wedge 1...wedge/putt 3...3 wood/wedge 4...8 iron 5...flop 6...buried bunker shot 7....4 iron 8...5 iron 9...flop 11...5 iron 12....high hook 7 iron 13....9 iron 14....wedge 15...6 iron 18

Gorgeous weather

Chat with dear friend

HappyUP!!! Day 1822

HappyUP!!! - dinner

Why it happened - have to eat

Why it makes me happy - delicious fare....wonderful company....ohhhh....so good

HappyUP!!! - 6 iron on 12

Why it happened - made a great pass

Why it makes me happy - Buddy had it in there tight from 170 yards......and I managed to get it inside him........and draining the putt for birdie was kind of sweet

HappyUP!!! - 6 iron on 13

Why it happened - I'm making better passes

Why it makes me happy - the drive wasn't long...but it was straight....and the 6 iron to that back pin was like a laser....7 feet from the pin

JollyJottings

9 iron on 1....putt on 3...wedge/putt 4....bunker shot/putt 5....8 iron 6...6 iron 7.....chip 8...putt 9....6 iron 10...6 iron 12....6 iron 13....hybrid 14...drive 15....drive 16....6 iron 17....drive/hybrid 18

Brilliant weather

Great companionship

Nice day of Fantasy Golf

Breakfast

Life

HappyUP!!! Day 1821

HappyUP!!! - putt on 17

Why it happened - I hit a good one

Why it makes me happy - I was on the ropes.....sun in eyes...shadows made the putt impossible to read....I needed this one....hadn't been putting that well.....and drained this 25 footer. I don't do it often....well...never....but I had to give that one a little fist pump.

HappyUP!!! - time with my best guys

Why it happened - it's golf

Why it makes me happy - love THIS foursome when we tee it up. Nobody played terrible today....nobody tore it up...it was excellent competition down to the end

HappyUP!!! - a great lunch

Why it happened - it soooo needed to

Why it makes me happy - my dear friend and bestie got together....boy did they need to catch up....it puts them in a better place.....and I LOVE it when my friends have an outstanding day.

JollyJottings

Drive...9 iron..putt 1....drive 2....punch/wedge 3....drive/hybrid/wedge/putt 4....punch/chip on 5....drive 6 and 7.....4 iron 8.....drive/8 iron/2 putt on 9.....punch shot 10.....punch shot 11....knock down 12...7 iron/putt 13.....recovery shot 15.....putt 17

Time with my guys

Laughs about loser antics

HappyUP!!! Day 1820

HappyUP!!! - finding a headcover

Why it happened - serendipity

Why it makes me happy - kind of wrote this one off when I got to the course today....hey....THAT happens to headcovers. Then, when I wasn't even looking, I found it. Don't you love it when that happens. It's a momentary wave of "alright!" LOVE that!

HappyUP!!! - a couple of birdies

Why it happened - putting

Why it makes me happy - birdies and pars are the name of the game.....and birdies are the rarer. HappyUP!!!

HappyUP!!! - great bunker shot on 3

Why it happened - I picked a better club

Why it makes me happy - long bunker shots are tricky.....put this one within 4 feet of the hole....walked off the most difficult hole on the course with my par

HappyUP!!! - new playing companions

Why it happened - I played on a different day

Why it makes me happy - got to play 9 with the pro's son....and another nice guy that I hadn't met. Played 27 with a guy I've only played with once. NICE to expand the group of friends....I'll play with all of these guys again.

HappyUP!!! Day 1819

HappyUP!!! - range time

Why it happened - I hadn't played in awhile

Why it makes me happy - things seem to be working. Great seeing an old friend, one of my regulars, and getting some quality work done

HappyUP!!! - 3 speeches

Why it happened - Toastmasters

Why it makes me happy - it wasn't a huge crowd.....but...as above...quality work was done and THOSE speakers stretched today...EVERY one of them. A rubber band...once stretched...never returns to it's previous state. The same holds for those speakers today

HappyUP!!! - rice, mushrooms, and spinach

Why it happened - it's dinnertime

Why it makes me happy - glad to get an invite to a succulent repast

JollyJottings

3 speeches

Nice turnout

Sending a thank you to our district

A funny joke

Gorgeous day

Some time on the range....time with friends

Rice, mushrooms, and spinach

Fabulous movie

HappyUP!!! Day 1818

HappyUP!!! - a new member

Why it happened - we are a good group

Why it makes me happy - this person is an experienced Toastmaster. She knew what she was looking for. Happy we could provide it.

HappyUP!!! - golf invitation from Zube

Why it happened - I was thought of

Why it makes me happy - who doesn't like being thought of

HappyUP!!! - fresh bread

Why it happened - I own a breadmaker now

Why it makes me happy - the smell of bread baking in a kitchen......yeah....that is a HappyUP!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 1817

HappyUP!!! - rain...rain...rain

Why it happened - weather

Why it makes me happy - we have seen so little of this.....and I do like to drink water year round...especially in the summer. As I was doing all of my errands, meeting friends, picking up/dropping off.....I appreciated every drop

HappyUP!!! - coffee with a friend

Why it happened - he insisted

Why it makes me happy - this is kind of a new buddy. We have a ton in common. I was thrilled that he pushed to meet with me. Glad we got to spend quality time...very enriching.

HappyUP!!! - Monday Man

Why it happened - I help out

Why it makes me happy - I did a LOT today...more than usual....and drank in so many precious moments while doing so.

HappyUP!!! Day 1816

HappyUP!!! - great game

Why it happened - football gets played

Why it makes me happy - no, the outcome was not as hoped.........but a GREAT time was had watching the game......lots of excitement. An athletic event was being played at highest level...with every player laying it out there to their utmost. Awesome

HappyUP!!! - fantasy golf

Why it happened - I won this week

Why it makes me happy - it is very economically advantageous to get a win. This one did not seem likely. I came from behind on the final round.

HappyUP!!! - morning business

Why it happened - leftover from Sat Night fun

Why it makes me happy - there was just SO MUCH happiness that occurred Sat night. Picking up the easy remnants......just made me smile. Great times!

HappyUP!!! Day 1815

HappyUP!!! - sleeping in

Why it happened - cloudy skies

Why it makes me happy - didn't want to chance the weather.....it was awesome to laze around a bit....and take full advantage of the weekend morning off the golf course

HappyUP!!! - GREAT movie

Why it happened - I go on occasion

Why it makes me happy - this movie is a BIG ONE....without much said. The costumes, the music, the storyline.....all so PERFECT. Just loved it

HappyUP!!! - an unexpected twist

Why it happened - boys will be boys

Why it makes me happy - the night changed from one plan....to a radical one in another direction.......and......it was awesome fun!

HappyUP!!! Day 1814

HappyUP!!! - rain

Why it happened - weather

Why it makes me happy - we SOOOOOO needed rain all day. Everything just seems dry. We needed the moisture

HappyUP!!! - storm

Why it happened - weather

Why it makes me happy - this was separate from the rain mentioned above. This was an all out STORMY night......so glad to be in such a warm place to enjoy the show

HappyUP!!! - sorting

Why it happened - it's a project

Why it makes me happy - I'm not a baseball card collector. Yet, I was handed this project. If I take on something, I do it! Made some head way today

HappyUP!!! Day 1813

HappyUP!!! - baseball cards

Why it happened - I dedicated the rainy day to it

Why it makes me happy - I inherited this set...MANY years ago...I'm not a collector of "stuff"...this person was....I have needed to honor that for years. Pretty much knocked it out today

HappyUP!!! - friends

Why it happened - I reached out regarding the above

Why it makes me happy - while wanting to honor....I also hate wasting time....so glad I got help from experts in the baseball card area

HappyUP!!!- "don't go"

Why it happened - I was leaving

Why it makes me happy - well.....this is one I will leave to myself....touched my heart

HappyUP!!! Day 1812

HappyUP!!! - tool shed

Why it happened - part of pre-storm clean up

Why it makes me happy - love getting things in order

HappyUP!!! - a special pickup/delivery

Why it happened - I received a request

Why it makes me happy - quality time with a special friend

HappyUP!!! - great speeches

Why it happened - Wed Toastmasters

Why it makes me happy - I am always in awe of this group that I helped start....and know...that what these people are putting together....is making a shift in their lives....for the better

JollyJottings

Tool shed

Garage door McGyver

Making a special delivery

Ready for the rain

Some great speeches

HappyUP!!! Day 1811

HappyUP!!! - alarm disarmed

Why it happened - staff was there

Why it makes me happy - didn't have to go "the long way"

HappyUP!!! - trip to the dump

Why it happened - see clutter message yesterday

Why it makes me happy - I have gone to "the dump" many many times....personally and professionally in my life.....I LOVE the setup my city has....I was in and out in no time....with a reasonable cost.....perfect....so different from the old days.

HappyUP!!! -3 great speeches

Why it happened - Toastmasters

Why it makes me happy - I just LOVE to hear people talk when they are prepared to do it

JollyJottings

TM 3 speeches....great TableTopics.....building disarmed before I got there

Trip to the dump

Tossing out stuff...so liberating

Research

Good cleanout session of out buildings

Getting ready for the storm

Pretty funny news

Another TJ winner in processed food

My cat is in

HappyUP!!! Day 1810

HappyUP!!! - lunch invite

Why it happened - friend

Why it makes me happy - so good to hear from this person....and looking forward to grub...been too long

HappyUP!!! - tidying up

Why it happened - kicked self in butt

Why it makes me happy - not "there" yet......but got a lot of clutter cleared today. It's not like I had a lot of it......but nice to rid myself of what I did have

HappyUP!!!-my bro

Why it happened - I picked up the phone

Why it makes me happy - it's great to have an older brother

HappUP!!! Day 1809

HappyUP!!! - birdie on 3

Why it happened - an excellent chip

Why it makes me happy - 3 is the toughest hole on the course.....and I've now birdied it two days in a row.....THAT is not going to happen too often

HappyUP!!! - fun with a friend

Why it happened - it had to do with pink golf balls

Why it makes me happy - we weren't playing together.....but we ended up slyly getting that pink ball back into each other's possession. What a crack up!

HappyUP!!! - Packer/Giant football

Why it happened - classic rivalry

Why it makes me happy - what a GREAT thing to come home to after golf. Yeah...it could have been a better game....closer....but it's still football at the highest level this year so far.

HappyUP!!! Day 1808

HappyUP!!! - seeing my bro's new place

Why it happened - I got invited

Why it makes me happy - his place...has been the "family base" for quite awhile....but...times dictate moving on. I was thrilled by the new place...soooo cool....love the lap pool...that I will use even if I have to hop the fence...LOL. Though old place is filled with memories....THIS is an awesome move.

HappyUP!!! - great 49er game

Why it happened - playoffs

Why it makes me happy - the cherry on top was that the Niners won...but, even if they hadn't, it was an awesome game...both teams laying it on the line....many lead changes in fourth quarter...it kept one on edge of seat......LIFE alive!

HappyUP!!! - three birdies

Why it happened - a little change in the swing

Why it makes me happy - golf game has been miserable.....but....you keep at it. I birdied the toughest hole on the course impressively....chipped in on another...made a great putt on another one......and even missed a close one on another hole that I should have made. Great day on the links

HappyUP!!! - the weather

Why it happened - it's weather

Why it makes me happy - it was SO GORGEOUS....and I am SOOO blessed to spend 4 hours out in it with friends....pinch myself.....it's just a blessing

HappyUP!!! - pro joined us on back 9

Why it happened - 49er game

Why it makes me happy - loved Buddy playing the front 9 with us...and lifting a 5er off off him in the process....he excused himself for the playoff game....one of my LONG time buds, the assistant pro, waited for our group so he could join us on the back 9. Such fun...and an honor.

JollyJottings

Lifting 5 from Buddy

Wedge on one

New setup working

Best round in awhile....despite a couple of bad breaks

Drive...6 iron...putt...birdie on 3...toughest hole on course

Chip in on 8

Birdie on 17

Drive....3 wood...wedge on 10

Drive.....wedge on 18

Splendid weather

48er game

Seeing my bro's new place

HappyUP!!! Day 1807

HappyUP!!! - our weather

Why it happened - it's weather

Why it makes me happy - well...there is a part of me that does not make me happy...we need the rain. Short of that...we might as well enjoy resort type weather in January

------nope.....40 years of golfing....and still no ace. I've seen a bunch of them.....even one that skipped off a pond....maybe someday

HappyUP!!! - ball in the air

Why it happened - I hit a beautiful shot

Why it makes me happy - HOPE....is a beautiful thing....this one had some hope to it....IF I was ever going to make a hole in one...this is the type of shot I would want it to be.

HappyUP!!! - Friday the 13th

Why it happened - calendar

Why it makes me happy - yeah...bad things can happen on this day.....I don't buy into it...they can happen any day. We have THREE of those coming up this year. If I was one to worry about that.....I would be shaking in my boots. GLAD I don't care about that jibberish

HappyUP!!! Day 1806

HappyUP!!! - clean car

Why it happened - I LOVE the self wash

Why it makes me happy - 2 bucks....and it's plenty good enough....cheaper than doing it at home, cheaper than sending it through the "wash monkeys", and a lot faster

HappyUP!!! - office progress

Why it happened - time to get things in order

Why it makes me happy - the clutter was building....got rid of that....now looking forward to getting it all dialed in right with furniture

HappyUP!!! - knocking off Toastmasters paperwork

Why it happened - I was a touch behind...time to hustle

Why it makes me happy - when I serve my clubs......it makes me happy

HappyUP!!! Day 1805

HappyUP!! - "it's gonna be a great day" text

Why it happened - my peeps were in a good mood

Why it makes me happy - it's always great to start a day with optimism

HappyUP!!! - 1 year celebration

Why it happened - our president was ON this

Why it makes me happy - this is not something I would plan....though I was part of the helping crew to put it together......what a great vision our leader had......a TREMENDOUS event! What a success!!

HappyUP!!! - using the license

Why it happened - favors need be done

Why it makes me happy - I like to help out.....glad I got this one done for someone today

HappyUP!!! - birdie on 17

Why it happened - a decent shot...and a great putt

Why it makes me happy - this little deal put me right back "in the hunt" today....desperately needed....at just the right moment.

JollyJottings

1 year celebration

Being honored

Gorgeous weather

Running an errand

punch on 6.....hybrid 8....punch 9.....birdie 10.....chip 11....wedge 13....putt 14.....6 iron 15.....punch/chip 16......6 iron 17.....drive 18

HappyUP!!! Day 1804

HappyUP!!! - water

Why it happened - someone needed some help

Why it makes me happy - can you imagine.....how nice it is .....to serve.....another...with the simple gift of water? I had that privilege

HappyUP!!! - adding spice

Why it happened - I had a minor role today

Why it makes me happy - it's always good to dress things up at Toastmasters

HappyUP!!! - 3 great speeches/3 great evaluation

Why it happened - we had a robust agenda

Why it makes me happy - people are moving on, doing what they are supposed to, and accomplishing things

HappyUP!!! - dinner

Why it happened - I whipped it up

Why it makes me happy - you can't beat this American Classic for dinner

HappyUP!!! Day 1803

HappyUP!!! - helping out

Why it happened - I often do

Why it makes me happy - the driver's license is the way I serve others

HappyUP!!! - something personal

Why it happened - comfortable

Why it makes me happy - can't share this one....can only make reference to it...but can only say that it was a nice arrow delivered to my heart. I was surprised it was shared.

HappyUP!!! - car washing

Why it happened - nice day...no rain in sight

Why it makes me happy - I got two out of the three done today....I'll knock the third one off tomorrow. Some people are anal about their car's look...and that's OK...I guess. I try not to obsess about external things. At same time, I don't like to be slobbish either. Definitely got some winter grime off the wheels today

HappyUP!!! - nice evening

Why it happened - sometimes planned....sometimes not

Why it makes me happy - the serendipity of the afternoon blending into the evening....into dinner....into relaxing...... was stupendous. What a wonderful day this turned out to be.

HappyUP!!! Day 1802

HappyUP!!! - Bronco/Steeler game

Why it happened - playoffs

Why it makes me happy - I LOVE an exciting contest...in the playoffs.....and, while my preference would have been the Steelers, I really don't care that much. I just love the excitement

HappyUP!!! - John S joining us

Why it happened - he needed a game

Why it makes me happy - we only had 3.....and a foursome is always better for a little team competition

HappyUP!!! - steadying the ship

Why it happened - who knows

Why it makes me happy - I was off to a bad start on the links today.....then some nice up and downs on 7, 8, 9....followed by a birdie on 10.....looked like great things.

HappyUP!!! Day 1801

HappyUP!!! - the return of the PGA tour

Why it happened - tis the season

Why it makes me happy - I love golf

HappyUP!!! - playoff football

Why it happened - it tis that season too

Why it makes me happy - OK....the games didn't make me that happy.....pretty much blowouts.....still entertaining

HappyUP!!! - getting done today

Why it happened - perserverance

Why it makes me happy - golf is not at it's most fun when the north wind is gusting over 30 mph.....but it sure was good to get it into the clubhouse....didn't play that bad all things considered....and the company was good

HappyUP!!! Day 1800

HappyUP!!! - the park

Why it happened - the boyz were assembling

Why it makes me happy - one NEVER gets too old for park time fun.....especially

in this incredible weather

HappyUP!!! - bunker shots

Why it happened - technique

Why it makes me happy - while I would prefer to NOT be in the bunkers, it happens. Threw a couple of QUALITY shots out of the kitty box today

HappyUP!!! - squeeking out a victory

Why it happened - steady, solid play

Why it makes me happy - I pay this guy more than he pays me....usually.....here's to 2012!

QuoteUP!!! 25 Eddie Rickenbauer

"There are no atheists in a lifeboat"

HappyUP!!! Day 1799

HappyUP!!! - visit from R

Why it happened - he stops by once a month

Why it makes me happy - I always love the visit

HappyUP!!! - visit from EO

Why it happened - he was in the neighborhood

Why it makes me happy - it was great to catch up and find some new things out

HappyUP!!! - making a special delivery

Why it happened - people were in a bind

Why it makes me happy - using the driver's license to help someone out is an easy one that I like to do

JollyJottings

Visit from R

Visit from EO

Watering

Weather

Making a special delivery

HappyUP!!! Day 1798

HappyUP!!! - Potatoes O'Brien....homemade spuds

Why it happened - made them a million times

Why it makes me happy - I have a potatoe peeler..... DeliciousUP!!!

HappyUP!!! - great meeting

Why it happened - Wed Toastmasters

Why it makes me happy - the first week back in a new year can be a little off....today was ANYTHING but...3 great speeches....superb evaluations....so proud to be part of this groups journey

HappyUP!!! - paperwork

Why it happened - I have responsibility

Why it makes me happy - I don't get paid to operate in the background.....and people don't know all I do...but I do...and that is all that matters

HappyUP!!! - leaves-be-gone

Why it happened - my city

Why it makes me happy - another leaf season has come and gone. Maybe one more "light rake" for the stragglers. I'm just happy that I raked the other day when I didn't feel like it.....as the big scooper made a surprise visit today

HappyUP!!! Day 1797

HappyUP!!! - helping a fallen friend

Why it happened - I was asked

Why it makes me happy - you always get more back when you do someone a favor

HappyUP!!! - Dean-o

Why it happened - I popped into his office

Why it makes me happy - I hadn't seen this guy in years.....and I was thrilled that he is doing so well.

HappyUP!!! - flexibility

Why it happened - a locked room

Why it makes me happy - no complaints from anyone...and a little improvisation....everyone had a great time.

JollyJottings

Toastmasters

2 great speeches

Flexibility with the crew

Speaking with Dean

Helping out a fallen friend

A bonus walk

Finding a needed item

DinnerUP

Nice stock market start to 2012

HappyUP!!! Day 1796

HappyUP!!! - relax time with the buds

Why it happened - holiday

Why it makes me happy - love my golfing friends....so many

HappyUP!!! - hot dog

Why it happened - I was hungry

Why it makes me happy - the Happy Shack makes one of the best dogs anywhere...and it was good today

HappyUP!!! - birdie on one

Why it happened - 3 good shots and a putt

Why it makes me happy - a GREAT start is always hopeful

JollyJottings

One more day of holiday

Taking care of my girl

Drive/hybrid/wedge 1.....punch 2....up and down 3....drive/hybrid/wedge 4....up and down 8....bunker shot 12...drive/6 iron 13....4 iron/9 iron/putt 14....pitch 15...drive/wedge 16

Relax time with my buds

Weather

Dyson mini vac

Hot dog

HappyUP!!! Day 1795 Sun NY Day

HappyUP!!! - gorgeous weather

Why it happened - the pattern continues

Why it makes me happy - what a perfect situation for the trip

HappyUP!!! - coming home

Why it happened - it's part of travelling

Why it makes me happy - as fun as away is....it's always good to come home

HappyUP!!! - the house back "together"

Why it happened - it was finally time

Why it makes me happy - I love it when....everyone....is back in the nest

HappyUP!!! New Years Day 2012

"Peeps get all jonesed up over New Year's Day...I understand it...but...it's silly....so NOT being a pessimist...U2 said it best..."NOTHING changes on New Years Day." The calendar is just a calendar....created by some guy...a guy no better than you or I.....at some time. EVERY day is New YOU's Day. If you want change, change ALWAYS happens in an instant. Jan 1 may not be THAT instant for you........but...IF....you want change....you WILL grab that instant....whenever it happens to be." - Me