HappyUP!!! Day 1864

HappyUP!!! - an old buddy

Why it happened - I am doing some work

Why it makes me happy - it was great to reconnect with this long lost friend.....get caught up on some of the people from our past.....and know that I am going to get some work done.

HappyUP!!! - Shihan

Why it happened - a buddy moved up

Why it makes me happy - I've known this guy for a LOT of years. He has now obtained an even higher level of the martial arts. It was an honor to be there and see him get promoted.

HappyUP!!! - a request to make someone's big night

Why it happened - I have a reputation?

Why it makes me happy - it is very humbling to be able to perform THIS particular function at a good friend's big event.......it's going to be a lot of fun being the emcee....and the venue is pretty cool too.

HappyUP!!! Day 1863

HappyUP!!! - club contest

Why it happened - we do it twice a year

Why it makes me happy - WOW! The membership PUT IT OUT THERE this time. This was probably the best overall contest I have ever seen at a Club, Area, or Divisional level....and it was just at our club

HappyUP!!! - time with the club champ

Why it happened - I was practicing

Why it makes me happy - it was great to pick his brain a little bit and get some info

HappyUP!!! - an opportunity to be of service

Why it happened - I was called upon

Why it makes me happy - it's what I like to do most

HappyUP!!! Day 1862

HappyUP!!! - JellyBelly story

Why it happened - I was watching CNBC

Why it makes me happy - great documentary on the story of this great candy.....and I was just at the factory a week ago.

HappyUP!!! - chatting with friend

Why it happened - I made the call

Why it makes me happy - great to reconnect......we'll get together soon

HappyUP!!! - great inbound phone call

Why it happened - it was out of the blue

Why it makes me happy - another visitation coming in the near future. Always great to reconnect....awesome

HappyUP!!! Day 1861

HappyUP!!! - dinner with a friend

Why it happened - took advantage of the opportunity

Why it makes me happy - we had a great night out

HappyUP!!! - 3 wood on 1

Why it happened - I had a miscue

Why it makes me happy - the "driver off the deck" is always questionable.....boy...did I hit that one like a hack.....it left me a MILE away from the first green........but that 3 wood blast found the putting green.....nice!

HappyUP!!! - 14

Why it happened - course management

Why it makes me happy - I don't know why I don't birdie this hole more...it's a shorty. Today, I played it textbook perfect.

HappyUP!!! Day 1860

HappyUP!!! - nice round in the wind

Why it happened - things have been coming around

Why it makes me happy - when the winds come....and they came today....it can be problematic. I put a very nice round together

HappyUP!!! - 9 iron recovery on 18

Why it happened - I have a touch of skill

Why it makes me happy - I had to hit a low, running shot under a tree.....judged it just right....ending up 3 feet from the hole......THUS ending the match!

HappyUP!!! - Home Depot

Why it happened - I needed some stuff

Why it makes me happy - they had everything.....I was in and out in an extremely short period of time.

JollyJottings

Brekko

Early duty

Nice round in the wind

8 out of 9 greens hit on the front....4 more on the back...darn close to 5....hey...that's a good ball striking day for me

5 iron/9 iron 1...drive/wedge 2....flop 3....drive/hybrid 4....6 iron 5....drive/wedge 6...drive 8 iron 7....hybrid/putt 8....drive/wedge 9.....drive/hybrid/wedge 10...drive 11....drive/wedge/putt 13....4 iron/chip/putt 14.....recovery shot 15....recovery 18

Getting the filters

A calendar reminder

HappyUP!!! Day 1859

HappyUP!!! - doing some caregiving

Why it happened - a friend was ill

Why it makes me happy - whenever you offer to do something for others, it always pays you back in happiness

HappyUP!!! - brekko

Why it happened - a guy has to eat

Why it makes me happy - got a little McDonalds this morning....I don't do that often....delicious as usual

HappyUP!!! - house guest

Why it happened - my friend needed help

Why it makes me happy - love having this furry friend over

HappyUP!!! Day 1858

HappyUP!!! - starting on time

Why it happened - we had a project

Why it makes me happy - I LOVE it when a workman shows up on time

HappyUP!!! - efficient craftsmanship

Why it happened - my buddy is a pro

Why it makes me happy - I MIGHT have been able to do this on my own......but not with NEAR the efficiency that occurred today. Well worth a few bucks

HappyUP!!! - a welcome invitation

Why it happened - it happens

Why it makes me happy - it just did today.....it really did

JollyJottings

Starting on time

Very efficient workmanship

Things couldn't have come out better

An invitation later in the day

HappyUP!!! Day 1857

HappyUP!!! - the Phillipines

Why it happened - Toastmasters

Why it makes me happy - heard a GREAT speech about the Phillipines this morning. Very enriching

HappyUP!!! - great practice session

Why it happened - I needed it

Why it makes me happy - definitely put some quality work in today

HappyUP!!! - calamari

Why it happened - it was on the Wed menu

Why it makes me happy - the club has some excellent calamari. I hadn't had it out there is awhile. Good company too!

JollyJottings

Great first time Toastmaster

Getting things set up for tomorrow

Great practice session

Calamari

Super speech

HappyUP!!! Day 1856

HappyUP!!! - knocking out training

Why it happened - it was made available

Why it makes me happy - I did my part to help my clubs reach their goals

HappyUP!!! - painting help from my little buddy

Why it happened - he wanted to

Why it makes me happy - it was a good time for us to be together.....even though I had to do a lot of coaching on how to paint

HappyUP!!! - great speech

Why it happened - Toastmasters

Why it makes me happy - a very heartwarming delivery from one of our experienced speakers.....and a great evaluation

HappyUP!!! Day 1855

HappyUP!!! - great coffee

Why it happened - we set it up

Why it makes me happy - I don't drink a lot of coffee......but......when I do......I really enjoy it like I did today.

HappyUP!!! - bunker shot 17

Why it happened - I messed up

Why it makes me happy - life is about RECOVERY...and so is golf. Man...I messed up....could have "phoned in the loss"....but MADE the great shot from the bunker to keep things alive

HappyUP!!! - dog show

Why it happened - a replay

Why it makes me happy - I always love the Westminster Dog Show......seeing breeds that I have never heard about.....sooooooo coooool. Yeah...dog peeps are weird...but it's a good weird

JollyJottings

Morning family time

Great coffee

Drive/4 iron 1.....8 iron punch 2.....4 iron/wedge 4....8 iron hold off 5...drive 6....7 iron 7....hybrind 10...drive 11....drive/wedge/putt 13....drive/wedge 14.....up and down 15....6 iron 16.....bunker shot 17...drive/3 wood/wedge 18

Weather

HappyUP!!! Day 1854

HappyUP!!! - a factory tour

Why it happened - had time on my hands

Why it makes me happy - beautiful weather....interesting place....car time....just a nice day

HappyUP!!! - delicious brekko

Why it happened - a guy has to eat

Why it makes me happy - I love brekko out........but brekko is as easy to be better than out having it at home......yep.....that was IT on this Sunday morning

HappyUP!!! - gorgeous weather

Why it happened - it's weather

Why it makes me happy - we would have had fun no matter what.......but......when the weather is soooooo perfect......it makes it soooo much better

JollyJottings

Delicious brekko

A factory tour

Gorgeous weather

Nice day for a drive

HappyUP!!! Day 1853

HappyUP!!! - coffee

Why it happened - it was there

Why it makes me happy - I'm not a "coffee every day" kind of guy....a cup and a half this morning was perfect

HappyUP!!! - send off time

Why it happened - waking up

Why it makes me up - it's always great to be sent off on your day with a kiss and a hug

HappyUP!!! - 3 birdies on the back 9

Why it happened - some good shots...and putts

Why it makes me happy - I was swing man today....getting slaughtered on the front 9. Both of the teams I was on came back to win the back 9...and the overall....not bragging....but mostly due to my VERY strong back 9.

HappyUP!!! - hole 18

Why it happened - a skillful shot and a great putt

Why it makes me happy - it's always great to come through at the very end....and....I did today. That little recovery shot I hit......well......I could drop 10 balls and not do any better than I did today.

JollyJottings

Coffee

Wake up

Brekko sandwich

6 iron on 1.....7 iron on 2....bunker shot 4...9 iron 5....drive/pitch 6....bunker shot 8....hybrid 9....wedge/putt 10....4 iron 11....break 12....drive/wedge/putt 13.....4 iron/wedge 14....putt 16....recovery shot/putt 18

Time with the guys

HappyUP!!! Day 1852

HappyUP!!! - trip to Home Depot

Why it happened - doing some renovation

Why it makes me happy - we knocked that puppy out in no time

HappyUP!!! - prime time

Why it happened - see above

Why it makes me happy - I used to love to painting around the house. Later in life, I feel more magnanimous. Life has been good to me and I would rather let others do it.....though I have the time.......I look at it as giving. Still, I feel the need to get out the brush on occasion. My prep skills are still there.

HappyUP!!! - dinner with friends

Why it happened - a favor was needed

Why it makes me happy - a nice night out..it's what makes life rich

JollyJottings

HappyUP!!! Day 1851

HappyUP!!! - nice conversation

Why it happened - girding up

Why it makes me happy - always great to help a friend

HappyUP!!! - great reading

Why it happened - I read

Why it makes me happy - reading keeps me centered....it reminds me of the GREAT things in life. I don't always need that........rarely do actually.......but I love keeping my tank as full as I can

HappyUP!!! - Kings invitation

Why it happened - a friend

Why it makes me happy - a great night at a Kings game coming up on someone else's dime...someone I really like........niiiiizzzzze

HappyUP!!! Day 1850

HappyUP!!! - two awesome speeches

Why it happened - it's another meeting

Why it makes me happy - got good insurance info....and a life lesson.......educational and enriching....WELL worth my time

HappyUP!!! - a dropoff

Why it happened - doing a favor

Why it makes me happy - always makes my heart happy to start my day with this favor

HappyUP!!! - chicken sandwich

Why it happened - I made chicken on Monday

Why it makes me happy - I made a lot of food on Monday....hadn't eaten the chicken....man....was THAT a great piece of poultry to slide into a couple of bread slices. It's no wonder my little buddy had told me that he LOVED that chicken on Monday night. Great food!

JollyJottings

Wake up and coffee

A Pekinese

A drop off

Two awesome speeches

Giving a great table topic

Chicken Sandwich

HappyUP!!! Day 1849

HappyUP!!! - delivering a great talk

Why it happened - I put some of me into it

Why it makes me happy - the members loved it

HappyUP!!! - great lunch

Why it happened - my friend planned it

Why it makes me happy - soooooo relaxing....soooooo relaxing

HappyUP!!! - picking up the goods

Why it happened - it was a day off

Why it makes me happy - the "pickup" enjoyed us both doing it....family time

JollyJottings

Delivering a great talk

Giving gifts to the members

A wonderful lunch

An afternoon pickup

Hanging out

Dinner with the boys

An invitation

HappyUP!!! Day 1848

HappyUP!!! - a trip to the mall

Why it happened - I got an idea

Why it makes me happy - no crowds....lots accomplished....very efficient time usage....a great run!

HappyUP!!! - cooking

Why it happened - had some time on a Monday afternoon

Why it makes me happy - I made a couple of dishes.....delicious.....and I should be set for the week

HappyUP!!! - pulling off a caper

Why it happened - I can be sly and crafty at times

Why it makes me happy - there is nothing like a good, happy surprise for your friends

JollyJottings

Coming up with an idea

Writing a speech

Cooking

Pulling of "a caper"

Rain

Pooch time

Phone convo

Anticipation

HappyUP!!! Day 1847

HappyUP!!! - 5 iron on 12

Why it happened - practice

Why it makes me happy - the pin was tucked back left...over a sand trap. If you have some skill, you should try to hit the ball on the right side of the green and make the ball curve over to the pin. That way...if you hit it straight...the ball is still on the green. Long story short....the high draw is NOT a shot I can usually pull off on command....so I rarely try it. I have worked on it on the range a bit....so I gave it a whirl.....and darn near made an ACE!

HappyUP!!! - Grammy's

Why it happened - it's once a year

Why it makes me happy - how many awesome moments were on that show this year? Beach Boys....McCartney.....Springsteen.....Jennifer Hudson.......and....Adele (and band) just knockin and rockin it out of the ballpark with In The Deep

HappyUP!!! - nice fog

Why it happened - weather

Why it makes me happy - we have not had a lot of moisture this year....so not much fog. It was nice to see. Usually, the fog produces a rather miserable "wet cold" but I found it to be very pleasant temperature wise.

JollyJottings

Wedge 1....punch 7 on 2....hybrid 3.....wedge on 4....8 iron 5....drive 7....driver off deck 9....7 iron 10...7 iron 11...5 iron high draw 12....9 iron 13.....3 wood/wedge 15....putt 17

Nice foggy morning

AT&T final round

Grammys

HappyUP!!! Day 1846

HappyUP!!! - 3 birdies

Why it happened - good short iron control

Why it makes me happy - I've been doing some work in this area. It doesn't always happen....when your work carries over into the field of play. Very encouraging stuff

HappyUP!!! - 5 iron on 8

Why it happened - swing the club better

Why it makes me happy - I wasn't thinking this club could get me to the pin. I striped it. You can hit a good shot in golf....but still not properly strike the ball. When you do both....heaven! I actually hit it past the hole

HappyUP!!! - delicious dinner

Why it happened - I made a request

Why it makes me happy - nothing like a little good old fashioned comfort food. I hadn't had this dish in forever and it was OUTSTANDING! Beef Stoganoff...siiiiiggghhh

JollyJottings

3 birdies

Nice wedge control

Drive/hybrid 1.....9 iron 2 (birdie)...putt on 3....wedge/putt 4 (birdie)....punch 5 on 6....6 iron 7....5 iron 8...putt on 9....wedge 10....6 iron 11....wedge/putt 15 (birdie)....6 iron 17.....6 iron 18

Delicious dinner

Some quiet time

HappyUP!!! Day 1845

HappyUP!!! - chinese takeout

Why it happened - hungry

Why it makes me happy - Wor WonTon Soup....egg rolls....crab puffs.....what's not to like about that on occasion. Just what the doctor ordered

HappyUP!!! - Home Depot

Why it happened - I had a list

Why it makes me happy - some of the items I was acquiring are not "regular" items....yet, I easily found or was quickly directed to all of them. Great run!

HappyUP!!! - Social Network

Why it happened - felt like watching a flick

Why it makes me happy - I kept meaning to see this story about the creation of Facebook. I have seen some specials on Mark Zuckerberg. I had never seen the movie. Cool flick

JollyJottings

Chinese takeout

A Home Depot run

Good info from paint store

Social Network

HappyUP!!! Day 1844

HappyUP!!! - Pebble Beach

Why it happened - AT&T Pro Am

Why it makes me happy - nope.....I'm not there....but just seeing that piece of land and sea under glorious skies is so stunning. It takes me back to playing there a couple of times....in the State Amateur once...with my brother on another day. It really is one of the most spectacular places on earth

HappyUP!!! - hitting balls

Why it happened - weather pretty much

Why it makes me happy - I've had a touch of a sinus thing...maybe a cold....so I have been keeping things "on the low." I decided to head over to the practice area and hit a few balls. A short session...but a great one.....and took my furry pal along with me

HappyUP!!! - sleep

Why it happened - nasal spray

Why it makes me happy - I didn't get much sleep at all night before last. I got my hands on some nasal spray yesterday that did the trick AMAZINGLY

HappyUP!!! Day 1833

HappyUP!!! - great toastmaster today

Why it happened - she is a PRO!

Why it makes me happy - this is one of our newer members. She was leading the meeting for the first time.........and no one would have guessed. VERY smooth. She obviously has been paying attention to people that have modeled for her. Awesome job

HappyUP!!! - a solution

Why it happened - that light bulb went off

Why it makes me happy - a problem....a neighbor I like who has skill and time...and me. That formula adds up to a very creative solution to a house project I am about to embark on.

HappyUP!!! - easy sanding

Why it happened - I have a sander

Why it makes me happy - I hadn't used this tool in years. I had totally forgotten how good a job it does. On this project, it is going to make things a breeze and cut down on a bit of the elbow grease I was forecasting I would need to use

JollyJottings

Great Toastmaster

3 Great speeches

A solution...and a neighbor...win win

Easy sanding

HappyUP!!! Day 1832

HappyUP!!! - member stepping up

Why it happened - our president was absent

Why it makes me happy - I love initiative. Our Toastmaster just dove in and performed the president's role in the meeting....no asking...no fumbling.....he just did it

HappyUP!!! - Grout Medic

Why it happened - I called

Why it makes me happy - I was thinking of going a certain way with a project around the house. I had these people referred to me. Oh yeah..........saved me some coin...the tile and grout look great! The person even called ahead to say he was running early and if it would be OK to start early

HappyUP!!! - table topics

Why it happened - Toastmasters

Why it makes me happy - they were awesome questions today....and....OK.....the fact that I won as best tabletopics speaker today may have led to this inclusion (not that I really pay attention to such a base thing as competition, of course)

JollyJottings

Member stepping in for prez

TableTopics

Creative speeches

Grout Medic

HappyUP!!! Day 1831

HappyUP!!! - clouds rolling in

Why it happened - it looks like rain

Why it makes me happy - we really NEED the rain.....I have grown quite fond of drinking water and showering...ESPECIALLY in the summer

HappyUP!!! - FedEx Office

Why it happened - I needed copies

Why it makes me happy - I really appreciate the setup that they have

HappyUP!!! - laundry DONE

Why it happened - it had to be done

Why it makes me happy - you know, once it is done, folded, and put away....and the hamper is totally empty.....even if it's just for a few hours.......it brings me joy!

JollyJottings

Clouds rolling in

HappyUP!!! Day 1830

HappyUP!!! - seeing my nephew

Why it happened - he dropped by

Why it makes me happy - it's one of my monthly highlights when I get a chance to see him for a bit

--------in honor of the SuperBowl....PigSkins (yes, that would be stuffed potatoes wrapped in bacon)

HappyUP!!! - birdies

Why it happened - a couple of good wedges...and better putts

Why it makes me happy - money makers

HappyUP!!! - Super Bowl

Why it happened - we do that in America

Why it makes me happy - this game can be a yawner....not today.....held everyone's interest.....right up to the last pass

JollyJottings

Wedge on 1....4 iron 2....7 iron 5....wedge on 6....5 iron 8.....putt 10....9 iron 13....wedge/putt 15...putt 18

Super Bowl

Kyle Stanley

HappyUP!!! Day 1829

HappyUP!!! - late tee time

Why it happened - we tried something different

Why it makes me happy - it allowed me to have a very relaxed, lazy morning

HappyUP!!! - brekko

Why it happened - see the above

Why it makes me happy - my weekend breakfast is usually a little rushed. It was nice to sit down and enjoy a delicious one

HappyUP!!! - chicken and brussels

Why it happened - I got an invitation

Why it makes me happy - THIS was some GOOD eats!

JollyJottings

Late tee time

Brekko

A lot of great shots (7 iron on 9)

Chicken and brussels

Fun games in the evening

HappyUP!!! Day 1828

HappyUP!!! - best round at my club

Why it happened - hitting 15 greens helped

Why it makes me happy - it feels so good to be striking the ball like a real golfer again. I had made a couple changes in the address position and something in the takeaway. It's getting me in a better position at the top to "strike!"

HappyUP!!! - belt promotion

Why it happened - my friend has been working hard

Why it makes me happy - it has to be a thrill to keep on moving up with those belts. Very happy for him

HappyUP!!! - the competition

Why it happened - everyone played well

Why it makes me happy - it doesn't happen that often to have everyone in the foursome playing well to OK. Usually, someone is having a bad day. Not today

JollyJottings

Punch shot into 1......wedge/putt 2....3 wood/chip 3....punch/wedge/putt 4....7 iron/2 putt 5...drive/wedge 6....drive/7iron/putt on 7....4 iron 8...drive/7 iron 9....punch shot 10....drive/wedge 13....hybrid/wedge 14....drive/wedge 15 and 16....6 iron 17...drive/3 wood/hold off wedge/2 putt 18

Great weather

Great golf group...all played well

A belt promotion

An evening invitation

So lucky

HappyUP!!! Day 1827

HappyUP!!! - great practice session

Why it happened - I had some time

Why it makes me happy - good things are coming out on the links

HappyUP!!! - surprising an old friend

Why it happened - a funeral

Why it makes me happy - there was no way this old pal expected me to show up....and I know it meant a lot at a hard time that I did

HappyUP!!! - haircut

Why it happened - hey....I groom!

Why it makes me happy - don't you always feel better after a nice haircut? I sure do

HappyUP!!! Day 1826

HappyUP!!! - coffee with my bud

Why it happened - it had been awhile

Why it makes me happy - various things had prevented us from grabbing a cup in awhile. Glad we got back together

HappyUP!!! - Coin Star

Why it happened - I was in the neighborhood

Why it makes me happy - 4000 pennies........gone from my house.....and so easy

HappyUP!!! - Tomatillo Chicken

Why it happened - I made dinner

Why it makes me happy - I've made this one about 4 times.....and it is always delicious.....even with the low fat sour cream this time

JollyJottings

Coffee with my bud

A new look

Wonderful TM meeting

Coin Star...what a surprise

Brekko sandwich

Trip to the Sunflower

Tomatillo Chicken

Using the rice cooker