Thursday, February 28, 2013

HappyUP!!! Day 2219


HappyUP!!! - great service at the axe shop
Why it happened - I dropped my baby off
Why it makes me happy - I've never had my guitar professionally set up for me.  GREAT guy, Randy, down at the Strum Shop took care of me today and did a fabulous job

HappyUP!!! - errands on high
Why it happened - I got hopping
Why it makes me happy - great stuff to get crossed off the BIG list today

HappyUP!!! - nursery help
Why it happened - I needed some items
Why it makes me happy - I got what I needed, some great advice, and some excellent ideas for the upcoming planting season that I hadn't thought of

JJ

Nursery
Easy return
Errands on high
Great service at the axe shop, Randy

Wednesday, February 27, 2013

HappyUP!!! Day 2218


HappyUP!!! - spectacular weather
Why it happened - NorCal
Why it makes me happy - there is a reason that we pay higher taxes.....today was it

HappyUP!!! - birdie on 4
Why it happened - shots
Why it makes me happy - this is how that hole should be played....drive and 3 wood to just off the edge....a little pitch...and tap in putt.  Wished I could make a few more birdies as easy as this

HappyUP!!! - dough from the bro
Why it happened - he was on the other team
Why it makes me happy - we aren't THAT competitive....but...hey.....I'd be kidding you if I told you I didn't enjoy getting into his wallet

JJ

Drive/Hybrid 1....hybrid/bunker shot 2....drive/6 iron 3....4 iron/2 putt 4....9 iron 5....drive/putt 6....drive/6 iron 7.....4 iron stuffed/birdie 8.....wedge 10....recovery shot/chip 11.....7 iron/putt 12....drive 13....drive/chip 14....hybrid 16.....5 iron 17....recovery 4 iron/chip/winning par 18

Dough from the bro
Spectacular weather

Tuesday, February 26, 2013

HappyUP!!! Day 2217


HappyUP!!! - feeling better
Why it happened - who knows
Why it makes me happy - I had a period from early this morning until noon where I thought I may be getting the WORST of the crud that has been going around.  Soooo HAPPY and GRATEFUL that it appears to have been a very short lived, albeit nasty, bug.

HappyUP!!! - almond milk and brekko powder
Why it happened - one has to eat
Why it makes me happy - so glad this combo was on board for my dinner. Nothing too harsh after a tough day

HappyUP!!! - a run to the convenience store
Why it happened - see "feeling better"
Why it makes me happy - I didn't have any of the liquids on board when one starts to get over the bug. I'm glad I caught a little "break in the action" this morning which gave me the time to get some much needed replacement fluids.  It was just what I needed to nurse through today

HappyUP!!! - TV choices
Why it happened - cable
Why it makes me happy - it's a lot easier to be sick these days than it was "back in the day" when game shows and soap operas ruled


JJ

Feeling so much better
Granola
Almond milk and brekko powder

Monday, February 25, 2013

HappyUP!!! Day 2216


HappyUP!!! - recovery
Why it happened - flu
Why it makes me happy - THAT sure came on fast in the middle of the night....and hit HARD! It was a tough morning. By evening, however, I knew I was through the storm. VERY happy about that!

HappyUP!!! - key picker upper
Why it happened - see above
Why it makes me happy - good to know someone has my back and can open up the facility tomorrow in my absence.....and they even came to my place to get the key

HappyUP!!! - nap time
Why it happened - see above...not much sleep last night
Why it makes me happy - it was a pleasant escape

HappyUP!!! - TV
Why it happened - see above
Why it makes me happy - on a day like this, there are only two things you can do. One is the aforementioned nap. The other is the TV.  Daytime TV isn't the best....but it has gotten so much better since I was a kid. Plenty of choices including ON DEMAND to distract from the malady

JJ

Recovery
TV
Nap time

Sunday, February 24, 2013

HappyUP!!! Day 2215


HappyUP!!! - morning coffee in room
Why it happened - we are on an excursion
Why it makes me happy - great coffee out in the brekko area....made for us....all I needed to do was go and get it.

HappyUP!!! - farm to table breakfast
Why it happened - all part of the service
Why it makes me happy - it's great to stumble out of bed, walk down the hall, and enjoy a great spread of morning chow

HappyUP!!! - Oscars
Why it happened - we do these things
Why it makes me happy - I never watch the entire thing (OMG...horrid!).  But it is a cool thing to dart in and out of

JJ

Morning coffee
Farm to table breakfast
Clear weather
Oscars

Saturday, February 23, 2013

HappyUP!!! Day 2214


HappyUP!!! - lovely drive
Why it happened - off on an adventure
Why it makes me happy - car time with my girl.....ahhhhhh....just what the doctor ordered

HappyUP!!! - brekko at a sacred spot
Why it happened - fancy footwork
Why it makes me happy - she got to scratch eating at this classic establishment off her bucket list!

HappyUP!!! - Ralph
Why it happened - he's a proprietor
Why it makes me happy - haven't seen him in years....he's still a character

JJ

Seeing an old face, Ralph
Lovely accomodations and services
Short ribs

Friday, February 22, 2013

HappyUP!!! Day 2213


HappyUP!!! - birdie on 4
Why it happened - some fabulous shots
Why it makes me happy - I didn't quite make it...but I almost got it on to hole 4 in two shots today....a nice chip and solid putt took care of the business

HappyUP!!! - a solid win
Why it happened - my partner and I played well
Why it makes me happy - it's been a tough year so well.....nice to get a "w" today

HappyUP!!! - doing a favor
Why it happened - I was asked
Why it makes me happy - I love helping out my nephew whenever I can

JJ

Drive/hybrid 1.....drive/pitch 2....drive/bunker shot 3....drive/3 wood/chip/putt/birdie 4....chip 5....drive/wedge 6....6 iron 8....drive/7 iron 9.....driver off deck/10/8 iron....drive/chip 11....chip 12....5 iron 13....9 iron 14....8 iron recovery 15...drive/wedge 16....bunker shot 17....drive/recovery/chutt/putt 18

Weather
Doing a favor

Thursday, February 21, 2013

HappyUP!!! Day 2212


HappyUP!!! - nailing down some plans
Why it happened - a whim
Why it makes me happy - it's great to be all set!!!

HappyUP!!! - bacon wrapped filets
Why it happened - I got a hankering
Why it makes me happy - picked up a box of these bad boys today. It's been awhile since I had these "in reserve" in the freezer. It's a happy feeling

HappyUP!!! - stunning weather
Why it happened - NorCal
Why it makes me happy - spring weather before spring is even better than spring weather in spring.

JJ

Nailing down some quick plans
Bacon wrapped filets
Lovely weather

Wednesday, February 20, 2013

HappyUP!!! Day 2211



HappyUP!!! - lamb chops
Why it happened - I got my grill on
Why it makes me happy - between those, the salad, and the asparagus (with a nice mix of mayo/avocado as a dressing).....my girlfriend and I ate very well tonight

HappyUP!!! - fabulous comeback
Why it happened - my partner and I shifted gears
Why it makes me happy - we were getting it put to us most of the day....emphasis on MOST of the day. Basically, it was for 16 holes. Fortunately, it's an 18 hole game.

HappyUP!!! - fabulous hybrid
Why it happened - a change of clubs and a sweet swing
Why it makes me happy - we needed a good shot in those high winds on 17....and THIS was a thing of absolute beauty

HappyUP!!! - general evaluating fun
Why it happened - it was my assignment
Why it makes me happy - I did a very good job....and was, hence, a good model for our members to follow.


Tuesday, February 19, 2013

HappyUP!!! Day 2210


HappyUP!!! - 3 great speeches
Why it happened - Toastmasters
Why it makes me happy - I learned some things....and I was highly entertained

HappyUP!!! - grinding out a project
Why it happened - a rainy afternoon
Why it makes me happy - whew!!!.....glad to get this mind-number out of the way

HappyUP!!! - rain
Why it happened - weather
Why it makes me happy - after a nice start, it's been quite dry this rainy season. I like to drink water and every little bit helps

HappyUP!!! Day 2209



HappyUP!!! - raingear
Why it happened - it's in my bag
Why it makes me happy - no rain today......but unexpectedly COLD! I was so glad to have the warm stuff to throw on over my "spring wear."  I was toasty!

HappyUP!!! - antics
Why it happened - predictable
Why it makes me happy - sometimes one has to be happy that one can recognize sad, childish games from people who should know better. I actually wish they didn't happen....but they do.....consistently. It's just good to be a fully developed adult...with miles on the tires....that realizes what is going on.

HappyUP!!! - birdie on 18
Why it happened - a ripped 6 iron with a draw
Why it makes me happy - saved some dough with that one.....on the last hole

HappyUP!!! - birdie on 15
Why it happened - a great drive, average wedge, and a really good putt
Why it makes me happy - I didn't save the round with this one....but it was a good, albeit late, start

HappyUP!!! - wedge recovery on 16
Why it happened - I'm used to being in trouble...and escaping it
Why it makes me happy - should have been back to back birdies...but the shot kept the mojo up


JJ

"I'm so sad...:-( "

Drive/hybrid 1.....drive/6 iron 3.....9 iron/chutt 5.....chip 7....5 iron/chutt 11....7 iron recovery 13....bunker shot 14....drive/putt/birdie 15....drive/cute wedge 16.....6 iron/putt/birdie 18

Special time tonite
Raingear/warmgear


Sunday, February 17, 2013

HappyUP!!! Day 2208

The onion/garlic bed is fine.....just time
to get the other beds weed free for planting time
in a couple/three months....patience

HappyUP!!! - gardening
Why it happened - lovely weather
Why it makes me happy - so tempted to get out there and plant...but....no! no! no! It's not time for that. We have plenty of cold in front of us.  The weather has been spectacular but the ground is still cold.  There will be plenty of time for me and my little entrepreneurial buddy to get the goods in the ground. Today, it's all about preparation and natural weed abatement.

HappyUP!!! - Obama golf lesson
Why it happened - he had a holiday
Why it makes me happy - it's good for golf that the man in chief gave some great publicity to the sport.  He picked a great teacher in the Harmon Camp to get him tuned up.  It reminds all of us golfers to promote the sport........and get young one's started as early as we can....and I will!

HappyUP!!! - more of the same
Why it happened - some people just don't get stuff
Why it makes me happy - the actions don't make me happy.......the consistency of the behavior does, however.  It's very predictable....oblivious....whiney.........and we all know how to deal with it.

HappyUP!!! - on the mend
Why it happened - down time
Why it makes me happy - my family has been hit hard this week on the cold front.  They all seem to be getting better as they head into an important week

HappyUP!!! - helping out
Why it happened - my nephew needed a hand
Why it makes me happy - glad that he calls me.....glad that I have the ability......just love that guy


Saturday, February 16, 2013

HappyUP!!! Day 2207



HappyUP!!! - Spanish Omellette
Why it happened - the club
Why it makes me happy - most of the time, it's just a bit of salsa in there.....oh my.....they added chorizo!!!! Absolutely delicious!!

HappyUP!!! - brother's birdie on 18
Why it happened - hmmmm.....he pulled something out of his fanny?
Why it makes me happy - it's not often that anyone puts a ball from 200 yards to within 4 feet of a hole...especially the last hole....especially when we were getting pummelled a bit. What  a savior!!!!

HappyUP!!! - a couple of birdies
Why it happened - good shots
Why it makes me happy - my birdie production has been off this year....averaging about .5 birdies a round.  Great to get two of them today.  I'd LOVE for my birdie average to be over 1 a round this year.....close to two would be even better.  Got to start working on that wedge game!

JJ

Shorts weather
Great Spanish Omellette
Brekko with the guys
Hybrid 2....drive/hybrid 4....9 iron 5....drive/wedge/putt/birdie 6.....drive/7 iron 7/despite horrendous luck....6 iron 8....recovery shot/pitch 9....drive/3 wood 10.....hybrid/chutt 11....6 iron 13....4 iron/wedge/putt 14....drive 15....drive/laid off 9 iron/putt.birdie 16....drive/3-wood/cute wedge/chutt 18
After round fun
Brothers birdie on 18.....SPECTACULAR...and a money saver

Friday, February 15, 2013

HappyUP!!! Day 2206



HappyUP!!! - roast beef
Why it happened - my GF has it going on
Why it makes me happy - she's been under the weather......but she still put on a great spread tonight

HappyUP!!! - re-team with G-mac
Why it happened - luck of the draw
Why it makes me happy - yeah, it was a loss......but it wasn't from a lack of trying...and we took it in good stride. LOVE teaming with this guy

HappyUP!!! - birdie on 3
Why it happened - 3 great shots
Why it makes me happy - they didn't see that little 25 foot "chutt" coming at em.....as it dropped nicely into the toughest hole on the golf course!


Thursday, February 14, 2013

HappyUP!!! Day 2205



HappyUP!!! - Wor Won Ton soup delivery
Why it happened - people have needs in this world
Why it makes me happy - so glad to be able to take care of my sick family

HappyUP!!! - brekko with GT
Why it happened - he asked
Why it makes me happy - it is a sacred privilege to be reached out to by someone.....it is a strong person that asks for help....I'm so blessed to be counted upon as that kind of resource

HappyUP!!! - pooch sitting
Why it happened - sick family
Why it makes me happy - love taking care of the furry girl while my family rests

JJ

Wor Won Ton Soup delivery
Brekko with Greg T
Sharing my knowledge
Beautiful day
Taking care of the pooch

Wednesday, February 13, 2013

HappyUP!!! Day 2204


HappyUP!!! - spectacular shorts weather
Why it happened - it's where I live
Why it makes me happy - it's February, for goodness sakes.......WHAT A DAY!!!

HappyUP!!! - birdie on 18
Why it happened - four nice shots
Why it makes me happy - there is NOTHING like making a birdie on the last hole  to cure a lot of ills

HappyUP!!! - working on project
Why it happened - I got going
Why it makes me happy - it's just good to knock yet another item off the big "to do" list





Tuesday, February 12, 2013

HappyUP!!! Day 2203

Looks like mashed potatoes, doesn't it?


HappyUP!!! - lucky break
Why it happened - shouldn't have....who knows
Why it makes me happy - let's just say we dodged a bullet this morning....it could have been unfavorable but it all worked out

HappyUP!!! - cool Shepheards Pie
Why it happened - new recipe
Why it makes me happy - delicious!.....and very healthy.....no need for the potatoes when one can puree steamed cauliflower.  While good, it was the first time out.....I'll tweek it a bit the next time.

HappyUP!!! - great meeting
Why it happened - it's Tuesday
Why it makes me happy - we had a couple of great speeches....I took home best Table Topics (wheeeee!)....most importantly, we got ANOTHER new member today!!! That is a lot of growth over the last few weeks



Monday, February 11, 2013

HappyUP!!! Day 2202



HappyUP!!! - GREAT call to Curtis the Plumber
Why it happened - I had a suspicion
Why it makes me happy - I am SOOOOOO glad I didn't take this "little" project on myself

HappyUP!!! - Delivery of my precious cargo
Why it happened - flight was on time
Why it makes me happy - ahhhhhhhhhh......so nice......they are back home after a great trip.  Super easy, smooth pickup at the new terminal.

HappyUP!!! - gorgeous day
Why it happened - Nor Cali
Why it makes me happy - there is a cost to being here.....but today was one of the rewards....in February

HappyUP!!! - pest control guy
Why it happened - he stops by every once in awhile
Why it makes me happy - SUPER nice guy....always knocks to see if I am at home....checking to see if any issues have developed.

Sunday, February 10, 2013

HappyUP!!! Day 2201

When the King's win.....so do the fans!
TacoUP!!!  Everyone loves a JackTaco....
2 free ones is the only thing better!

HappyUP!!! - 15
Why it happened - last hole today
Why it makes me happy - no question....what I am working on is what I should be working on.  Just wish it would come around a little sooner.....but....hey....that just means I/ME?MOI need to come around a little sooner and get out of a bad habit

HappyUP!!! - King's Win
Why it happened - probably because I am a good luck charm
Why it makes me happy - it's always more fesive leaving the arena after a win.....and you get free Jack Tacos!!!

HappyUP!!! - sushi
Why it happened - met up with my buddy Seth
Why it makes me happy - delicious fish.....and great company

HappyUP!!! - what a happy picture
Why it happened - family fun in the Northwest
Why it makes me happy - if there was ever a picture of pure enjoyment and fun, this one was it. Put a great big smile on my face.



Saturday, February 09, 2013

HappyUP!!! Day 2200


HappyUP!!! - playing with the Chairman of the Board
Why it happened - he's an old friend
Why it makes me happy - haven't played with this guy for about 6 months.  Always like slapping it around with K. Now that the phone company deal is wrapping up, I hope to see him on the course more often

HappyUP!!! - birdie on 13
Why it happened - a great 9 iron
Why it makes me happy - I haven't been making many birdies as of late.  Well.....NONE for awhile.
It was good to break the seal

HappyUP!!! - brekko
Why it happened - the club and a frost delay
Why it makes me happy - super to be able to break bread so easily with so many of my golfing pals


Friday, February 08, 2013

HappyUP!!! Day 2199



HappyUP!!! - salmon leftover
Why it happened - I went lite last night
Why it makes me happy - noting like being able to enjoy such succulence....and merely having to heat it up

HappyUP!!! - 18
Why it happened - who knows
Why it makes me happy - a sketchy day out on the links......glad to put together some shots at the very end when it was needed

HappyUP!!! - great news from the north
Why it happened - my family is on vacation
Why it makes me happy - it was awesome to get such fabulous updates


Thursday, February 07, 2013

HappyUP!!! Day 2198

Yep....the ultimate of ignorance.....which I have
witnessed on full display.  Despite this, I
have a degree of sympathy for people that suffer
from a lack of cranial/emotional development.


HappyUP!!! - a send off
Why it happened - time to visit family
Why it makes me happy - off they go.....so much FUN in front of them.....leaving manipulating uglinesss behind (OK....I am sure the ugliness will try to insert itself...no matter...blah blan..the ugliness is the ugliness....IT can deal with that). They are going to have so much fun

HappyUP!!! - great estimate
Why it happened - I needed work done
Why it makes me happy - cheaper than I thought...who doesn't love that?

HappyUP!!! - great salmon and fish tacos
Why it happened - I was doing some testing
Why it makes me happy - yeah....a fishy day....fish is good for you....glad that I think fish is good!

JJ

Great estimate
Great neighbor
Fish tacos
Great salmon
Sending my family off
They are having wonderful time.....hopeful NO ONE tries to insert themself inappropriattely to try to spoil it....but I know better
House guest

Wednesday, February 06, 2013

HappyUP!!! Day 2197

HappyUP!!! - special dinner
Why it happened - special occasion
Why it makes me happy - so LOVE my girlfriend......what a night!

HappyUP!!! - wedge on 18
Why it happened - just did what I had to do
Why it makes me happy - so great...to perform....EXACTLY when you have to...with a great shot

HappyUP!!! - great speeches
Why it happened - Toastmasters
Why it makes me happy - to see "my kids" go from where they were to where they are now.....and to know I had a little hand in that.....very rewarding

HappyUP!!! - a quickie return
Why it happened - bought the wrong stuff
Why it makes me happy - got the right stuff.....with no issues whatsoever


Tuesday, February 05, 2013

HappyUP!!! Day 2196


HappyUP!!!  - 2 applications
Why it happened - we got it going on
Why it makes me happy - growth....growth...growth

HappyUP!!! - errands run
Why it happened - gotta do it
Why it makes me happy - it went perfectly...returns...bank...no hassles

HappyUP!!! - brekko with my buddy
Why it happened - we got it on
Why it makes me happy - SUCH a GREAT time!

HappyUP!!! - great evening time
Why it happened - it was needed
Why it makes me happy - oh......it just so does.....especially when weirdos are showing their hand

JJ

2 new applications
3 great speeches
GREAT Evening time

Monday, February 04, 2013

HappyUP!!! Day 2195


HappyUP!!! - hammer down!
Why it happened - feeling so much better
Why it makes me happy - I did a WHOLE lotta catch up today


HappyUP!!! - my nephew
Why it happened - he stopped by
Why it makes me happy - I love my nephew...and his visits...and our time

HappyUP!!! - Kovars
Why it happened - time to train
Why it makes me happy - I LOVE watching my kid doing his thing out there...focused

JJ

Grocery
Mac n Cheese
Russell
Kovars
Pizza
Weather

Sunday, February 03, 2013

HappyUP!!! Cay 2194

HappyUP!!! - back on the course
Why it happened - I was feeling better
Why it makes me happy - just great to get back to the office.....and enjoy the great outdoors. There is little better than being out in the crisp morning early...the smells...the wildlife....all just a few minutes away

HappyUP!!! - Super Bowl
Why it happened - Americans do this
Why it makes me happy - not the outcome I wanted...but...it was a GREAT game! Very entertaining...many Super Bowls are not

HapyUP!!! - winning dough
Why it happened - my partner
Why it makes me happy - you don't often have an off day this bad.....and still get paid! We WON today!!!! Yeah...easy to lament on my bad play...I prefer to focus on the win

JJ

Waking up naturally
Woke up for golf
Drive---3 wood...6 iron 1...drive/6 iron 2...drive/hybrid 3...drive'hybrid 4...8 iron 5....putt 9...drive/wedge/chutt 10....drive/pitch/putt 11....7 iron/chutt 12....9 iron/putt 14.....drive 15....putt 16...pitch 17....wedge out of ditch/hybrid 18
Partner today to make some dough
Weather
Super Bowl entertainment
Exciting game


Saturday, February 02, 2013

HappyUP!!! Day 2193


HappyUP!!! - a medal
Why it happened - my kid worked for it
Why it makes me happy - it was so cool to see him receive this honor

HappyUP!!! - lunch with friends
Why it happened - see above
Why it makes me happy - sooooooo great to spend time with these sacred people......grand parents


HappyUP!!! - great day off
Why it happened - I usually go to the office on Saturday
Why it makes me happy - nice to sleep in

HappyUP!!! - Mac N Cheese
Why it happened - I got off the sick bed
Why it makes me happy - it was gourmet....and tasty.....it's a wonder what homemade does

HappyUP!!! - feeling soooo much better
Why it happened - I laid low earlier in the week
Why it makes me happy - I am so happy to have the luxury to take care of myself based on earlier life choices. I appreciate my health


Friday, February 01, 2013

HappyUP!!! Day 2192


HappyUP!!! - great news
Why it happened - my friend had some
Why it makes me happy - I love great news from close friends as much as great news for myself

HappyUP!!! - off the hook
Why it happened - perhaps my recovery from sickness
Why it makes me happy - so MUCH good going on.....I want to slap myself

HappyUP!!! - weather
Why it happened - weather
Why it makes me happy - NO WAY we should have THIS kind of weather at the beginning of February. Well, maybe we should.....because it is why we live here