HappyUP!!! Day 2340

HappyUP!!! - wonderful little salad
Why it happened - I whipped it together
Why it makes me happy - what is better on a hot summer day?

HappyUP!!! - kitty sleeper
Why it happened - she was released from her cattery
Why it makes me happy - what a cuddler!

HappyUP!!! - just tucking it in
Why it happened - weather
Why it makes me happy - there are a few people that may love 100 degree days....god bless ya...I'm not one of them. Nice to just hang indoors today during mid-stream of the heat wave

HappyUP!!! Day 2339

HappyUP!!! - sand play
Why it happened - skillz
Why it makes me happy - my sand play has been pretty good lately.  Picked up a couple of sandies today...both from fairway bunkers.  Hit another great bunker shot greenside

HappyUP!!! - Celebration of America
Why it happened - it's a tradition
Why it makes me happy - a wonderful production.....great to see it again...and be reminded of a few things

HappyUP!!! - beating the heat
Why it happened - precautions
Why it makes me happy - yep...it was a cooker out there...but we took care of things and it was actually quite pleasant

JJ

Bunker shot 1....pitch/putt 2....pitch 3....7 iron 4....9 iron/NEAR ACE 5...bunker shot 7....bunker shot/pitch/par/Sandie!!! 9.....5 iron 10....pitch 11.....pitch/putt par 12...6 iron recovery 13...hybrid/wedge 14...pitch/putt/SANDIE!!! 15.....8 iron punch cut/putt/birdie 16....6 iron 17...drive/hybrid/pitch 18

Beating the heat
The new addition
Packing up for picnic time
Celebration of America
Street tacos
Shade!

HappyUP!!! Day 2338

HappyUP!!! - riding
Why it happened - 100 degrees
Why it makes me happy - glad that Buddy made this suggestion....just wasn't quite into hoofing it when we get into triple digits

HappyUP!!! - birdie 17
Why it happened - a nice 7 iron and even better putt
Why it makes me happy - THAT little gem pretty much put the seal on the deal for the W

HappyUP!!! - new Kix
Why it happened - free shipping
Why it makes me happy - went to the store the other night...they didn't have my size....but INSISTED that they ship the shoes to me....with no shipping charges! Nice!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 2337

HappyUP!!! - only 96
Why it happened - who knows
Why it makes me happy - oh yeah....the big heat is coming...it was supposed to be here today....glad to get one day of reprieve until we hunker down

HappyUP!!! - Better Foods
Why it happened - lunch time
Why it makes me happy - delicious sandwich with my entire family crew today

HappyUP!!! - Portia's first day here
Why it happened - I got her yesterday
Why it makes me happy - she is such a little sweetie!

HappyUP!!! - solid advice
Why it happened - I sought it out
Why it makes me happy - it was exactly what I needed to hear

JJ

Only 96 today
Saying goodbye to bug
BF lunch
Errands done well
Lots of positive stuff going on
Portia's first day here
New KIX

HappyUP!!! Day 2336

"Hi!...My name is Portia! You will be hearing

from me in this dang blog in the future!"

HappyUP!!! - new arrival
Why it happened - it was time
Why it makes me happy - did I REALLY want a new kitty? Yeah...I kinda did...but wasn't sold on the idea...when I saw this little pooper on Saturday. I let it go a day or so to give it some thought.   WHAT A GREAT addition to our family this little love bug is going to be

HappyUP!!! - club service
Why it happened - they have it going on
Why it makes me happy - due to the timing of the above rescue adoption, I was running late.  The kitchen and pro shop staff took care of me BIG TIME today!

HappyUP!!! - 3 birdies
Why it happened - skill
Why it makes me happy - I don't usually toss in three birdies....one of them was a bit of luck that a perfect pitch fell in the cup....but...they were all great birdies

HappyUP!!! - kitty sitting
Why it happened - my gorgeous GF helped me out
Why it makes me happy - she had to take the afternoon off for other reasons....was so glad that Portia was able to come home to some attention rather than me dropping the kitty off in an empty room.

JJ

Cleaning up anticipating
Picking up the baby
7 iron/7 iron 1....drive/6 iron 2....drive/wedge/putt/birdie 4....9 iron 5....pitch in/birdie 6....putt/bullet 7...5 iron 8....drive/5 iron 9....drive/hybrid/wedge 10....drive/8 iron/putt/birdie 11...bunker shot 12...drive/bunker shot 13...hybrid/9 iron 14...drive/wedge 15...drive 16....6 iron 17...wedge/chutt/chippie 18
Coming out with the tie
GF taking the new baby in for a day
Time with the new addition
Service at the club...I was running late...they picked me up big time

HappyUP!!! Day 2335

HappyUP!!! - Chiro for Infants
Why it happened - Toastmasters
Why it makes me happy - great speech from Dr. Don.....if I was in a position where I had a baby...especially one that was experiencing colic.....he'd be the FIRST place I would go.  A great case for a newborn to get an adjustment upon arriving into this world. It kind of makes sense.....kid was kinda cramped up for months...then got tugged and jostled to come into this place...might be a good idea to "straighten em up."

HappyUP!!! - Rubios
Why it happened - family dinner
Why it makes me happy - we had a great dinner....my salmon tacos were delicious....and tons of fun

HappyUP!!! - Sears/Penny's
Why it happened - change of plans
Why it makes me happy - we went to plan B after dinner.....I picked up some needed items....OK...actually didn't pick one of them up because Sears was out of stock...but they got me on line and had the item shipped to my house for free....NICE!!!

JJ

Dr Don speech
Rain
Rubios
Pennys
Sears

HappyUP!!! Day 2334

HappyUP!!! - Accomplishment
Why it happened - karate trip
Why it makes me happy - another proud day.....he's getting closer and closer

HappyUP!!! - rain
Why it happened - crazy
Why it makes me happy - LOVE unexpected weather.  Yeah...we can get some rain in June...but it's rare.  Heck...we barely got any rain when we were supposed to get rain.

HappyUP!!! - pizza
Why it happened - gotta eat
Why it makes me happy - this was a delicious LITE pizza.  Thin crust...no meat...sundried toms..feta cheese...some seasonings..YUMBO! Papa Murphy.....the Mediterranean Delight is a winner! And, as they encourage in the commercial, I did have another slice!

HappyUP!!! Day 2333

HappyUP!!! - pooch bathing
Why it happened - she needs it on occasion
Why it makes me happy - she is just a crack up when we go and drag her through the dog wash

HappyUP!!! - BBQ
Why it happened - threatened rain
Why it makes me happy - one thing was planned....but the organizers cancelled due to weather worries (silly organizers..LOL).  Managed to dig some steaks out of the freezer (with a little bacon wrap) ....add a few asparagus spears on the side....oh yeah....you be eatin!

HappyUP!!! - Lovely weather
Why it happened - who knows
Why it makes me happy - late June....cool....a slight spit of rain....that doesn't happen here. Can't wait for the rain that's coming

HappyUP!!! Day 2332

HappyUP!!! - BANNER DAY
Why it happened - it's my life
Why it makes me happy - I get up.....great fun helping out....then after dropoff we get some great brekko.....wander upon an adoptive kitten and get some plants in the same shopping complex........then I get to play some team play to defend our golf club....play with some WONDERFUL guys that I have never met before....in addition to a partner from my own club that I have never met before who is a great guy too........NIRVANA DAY!

HappyUP!!! - birdie on 15
Why it happened - great decision...great wedge
Why it makes me happy - not my best day on the links....I was one down. My opponent put one in the fairway. I couldn't take out my "BIG STICK" and risk going 2 down off the tee. I put one of my best swings of the day on that hybrid....almost hit it too far. Then...a pefect wedge to about 4 feet. Birdie!!! Evened my match....and ended up getting the individual win

HappyUP!!! - club gets a win
Why it happened - we defended our turf
Why it makes me happy - in team play, you gotta win at home. We started our season by doing just that.



JJ

Boy Scout project
Kits and Kats
Home Depot
Chubby brekko
Drive 1....drive/break 2....drive/pitch 3...drive/5 iron/wedge/putt 4...drive/wedge 6...drive/punch/pitch/par 7...chutt 8....bunker shot/pitch 9....4 iron/putt 10...drive/6 iron 11...bunker shot/sandie 12...recovery shot 13....bunker shot 14....hybrid/wedge/birdie 15....bunker shot 16....good break 17....drive/pitch/putt/par 18
Team coming back from impossible deficit to get a tie
Coming back from being down all day to get a win in the individual match
Playing golf with a GREAT new partner
Playing golf with nice guys
BIG team getting off to a great 1-0 start
Weather was awesome

HappyUP!!! Day 2331

HappyUP!!! - Denny's
Why it happened - hungry and hanging
Why it makes me happy - the GF and me hadn't been to a Denny's in years.....as we were out...doing our hanging thing....we were hungry and decided to go all retro...such fun..and good eats

HappyUP!!! - got the win
Why it happened - mostly my partner
Why it makes me happy - playing badly...but still getting a modest win?...yeah...HappyUP!!! Shout out to the double D Donohue man for making that happen

HappyUP!!! - smog
Why it happened - details
Why it makes me happy - yeah...knew it would...uh...should I say "knew" it would? Glad it did...hence...HappyUP!!!! cuz....I know full well it could not have

HappyUP!!! - pool time
Why it happened - it was hot
Why it makes me happy - imagine your best nite with your family in the pool....now times it by whatever you want to...yeah.....that was my nite...HappyUP!!!!

JJ

Denny's
Automall
Smog Check
Gettin it all done
Just hangin with my babe
Gettin a W...even if it was only a $1
Swimming

HappyUP!!! Day 2330

HappyUP!!! - come on over
Why it happened - none of your business
Why it makes me happy - just doing what I do....and a consistent flow is all good in my book

HappyUP!!! - 7-1 ruling
Why it happened - I asked
Why it makes me happy - my bro is an ingenio.....no "neiner neiner" needed....was glad to clarify for him. We both appreciated it

HappyUP!!! - NBA Final
Why it happened - uh...that time of year
Why it makes me happy - NOPE....didn't like the winning "team".....but loved the excitement!

JJ

I got the call
The 7-1 ruling regarding bro
Reno golf invite
ZorroUP
NBA Final

HappyUP!!! Day 2329

HappyUP!!! - bag drop at club
Why it happened - great service
Why it makes me happy - it's just a nice thing......that I appreciate

HappyUP!!! - video
Why it happened - my buddy got an honor
Why it makes me happy - what a THRILL!!!....to throw out a first pitch at the Giants game! As I watched the video, I got goose bumps for him and his family. A VERY meaningful experience

HappyUP!!! - 8 good birdie looks
Why it happened - lots of great shots
Why it makes me happy - been in a slump.....score wasn't that great today...but the shotmaking was pretty darn solid

HappyUP!!! - time with double D
Why it happened - we car pooled
Why it makes me happy - got some insite into club happenings....very good insite

JJ

Coffee
Bag drop at club
Getting a ride
Brekko meeting
Partner going low
Pitch 1....drive/wedge 2....drive/hybrid/wedge 3....drive/9 iron 4....7 iron 6...drive/8 iron 7....drive 11...7 iron 12....drive/7 iron/wedge 13...drive/9 iron 14...drive 15.... 7 iron 16.....drive/hybrid/wedge 18
Great dinner
Video of buddy throwing out first pitch at Giants game

HappyUP!!! Day 2328

HappyUP!!! - haircut opportunity
Why it happened - she had an opening
Why it makes me happy - was thrilled to get the text about coming in today...rather than the appointment tommorrow that I was going to have to cancel. I'm looking good!

HappyUP!!! - guest Sean
Why it happened - new members inviting
Why it makes me happy - LOVE guests.....and members that invite them. Already love this guy....hope he ends up joining

HappyUP!!! - birdie on 18
Why it happened - 4 great shots
Why it makes me happy - THAT shot made me some DOUGH in the big game today

HappyUP!!! - contact with my ill friend
Why it happened - I called
Why it makes me happy - the prognosis is not good......but it is also not nearly as bad as was reported to me by third party.  NO...not a happy situation....BUT......you build it up from there. Looking forward to brekko on Monday

JJ

Greg showing and delivering
Guest Sean
Michael delivering impromptu
Great Table Topics
Drive 1....Drive/6 iron/largo 2....drive/hybrid 3....4 iron recovery/wedge/4....7 iron/pitch 5...wedge 6...drive 7....hybrid/KP/$$$ 8....drive/7 iron into the stiff wind 9....pitch out 11....pitch/putt 12...7 iron punch 14....drive 15....drive/pitch/putt 16....5 iron 17...drive/hybrid/wedge/putt/BIRDIE/SKIN 18
Haircut opening up
Playing in a little over 3 hours
Connecting with my ill buddy

HappyUP!!! Day 2327

HappyUP!!! - pooch time
Why it happened - she needed it
Why it makes me happy - love having the pooch around the house

HappyUP!!! - karate
Why it happened - helping out
Why it makes me happy - sacred privilege to deliver this young lad and help him as he moves on toward his quest to greatness

HappyUP!!! - railroading
Why it happened - helping again
Why it makes me happy - just investing more into the lad....and his quest....felt sooooo good

HappyUP!!! - BBQ chicken
Why it happened - gotta eat
Why it makes me happy - there may have been a bit too much oil in the overnite marindade (lesson learned)...that was one HOT fire that was tough to control on the grill. The great thing? Learned....less is more...no need to marinade this dish over night. A lite oil application just before grilling is plenty!

JJ

Morning time with the pooch
Karate
Helping out with the Railroad patch
Checking out church architecture
BBQ the chicken

HappyUP!!! Day 2326

HappyUP!!! - US Open
Why it happened - it's a tradition
Why it makes me happy - I LOVE watching this tournament every year.  Masters and US OPEN Sundays are like SuperBowl Sunday to the masses....but on steroids.  Today was a GREAT competition

HappyUP!!! - brekko
Why it happened - GF had it going on (as usual)
Why it makes me happy - I don't know how she makes those eggs so consistently delicious....no matter what ingredients are added....always delicious

HappyUP!!! - car pickup
Why it happened - we got something going on
Why it makes me happy - an interesting weekend and educational experience

HappyUP!!! Day 2325

HappyUP!!! - High Hand Nursery
Why it happened - GF and I needed brekko
Why it makes me happy- great little meal.....and wandering amongst all the grounds....interesting complex

HappyUP!!! - Grape Soda
Why it happened - we searched
Why it makes me happy - I have a sudden childhood reversion.....to drink grape soda.  Glad we found a cold one today. Hey....it's a bit tougher than you think!

HappyUP!!! - BBQ Burgers
Why it happened - grill up
Why it makes me happy - a burger on the grill....cheese...all the other stuff you do at home.....ahhhhh



JJ

High hand
A test drive
A fair offer
Brekko
Taylors
Grape soda
A burger
Slappin fuzzy around
Our nice jog

HappyUP!!! Day 2324

HappyUP!!! - brekko
Why it happened - GF served it up
Why it makes me happy - THAT was a dang good way to start the day

HappyUP!!! - hiding games
Why it happened - the prince was delivered
Why it makes me happy - it was soooooooooooo fun

HappyUP!!! - getting out with a light loss
Why it happened - my pards and I rallied on the last 2 holes
Why it makes me happy - always great to reach down deep late in the round. Sometimes a loss can feel like a win....today would qualify

HappyUP!!! - grinding out that par on 18
Why it happened - it was calculated...and executed
Why it makes me happy - when a tough day is going on, it is always a great feeling that you didn't give up. I played that unfortunate situation down to the last....got my par.

JJ

Brekko
Hiding games
Wedge 3...drive 4....7 iron 5...drive/wedge/putt/birdie 6....5 iron 8....pitch 9....hybrid 10...hybrid 11...chip 12...drive/wedge 13...9 iron 14....pitch 15...bunker shot/putt/sandie 17....hybrid/wedge/putt/bullet 18
Getting out with light loss

HappyUP!!! Day 2323

HappyUP!!! - Better Foods Deli
Why it happened - gotta eat
Why it makes me happy - my girl and I LOVE this place.  It was part of my DNA as a kid. I don't get over there much these days. When I do go....that Giuseppe on sweet with everything...is still....DA BOMB!!!

HappyUP!!! - Grape Soda
Why it happened - a wild hair
Why it makes me happy - I have not had a grape soda in ....well....FOREVER.  Chose to have one with lunch today. It reminded me of childhood. Deeeeeelicious!!!

HappyUP!!! - good insight
Why it happened - saught it out
Why it makes me happy - always good to get some perspective from another angle

HappyUP!!! Day 2322

Sooooo honored to be able to speak

before this crowd

HappyUP!!! - keyonting...and delivering
Why it happened - I was asked
Why it makes me happy - it's a sacred privilige to be asked to do this.  Glad I delivered value

HappyUP!!! - US OPEN Day
Why it happened - we do it every year
Why it makes me happy - had a good back 9....after a horrible front one....glad to finish that way

HappyUP!!! - gifts
Why it happened - special day for The Articulators
Why it makes me happy - it's a nice tradition...and humbling to be honored by the club...and a mentee

JJ

Club officer brekko
Keynoting...and delivering
Getting gifts
US OPEN Day'
Seeing JB
Finding a little something on the back 9

HappyUP!!! Day 2321

HappyUP!!! - signature arrangement
Why it happened - trading messages
Why it makes me happy - thought I would have to drop off the certificates for the GRAND POOHBAH under her mat...and come back later......she was actually home!!! Got it done in one trip! Suhhhhhhhweeeeeet!

HappyUP!!! - a key find...an adapter find
Why it happened - I'm a finder
Why it makes me happy - it's always a great thing to find something....tho you didn't really think it was lost....on the first pass.  There is that momentary, "ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh........."  I relish in that feeling

HappyUP!!! - Lyle
Why it happened - Toastmasters
Why it makes me happy - he is a brand new member. He stepped up and gave his second speech in two weeks..........and he brought a guest!!! AWESOME!!!!

JJ

Signature arrangement
Finding spare key
Good news re: Boxster
Bank trip
Finding adapter
New application
Lyle speech
Bonnie bringing it down on time
Winning $3 on another bad day

HappyUP!!! Day 2320

HappyUP!!! - talking with the P man
Why it happened - returned a call
Why it makes me happy - learned all about a LOT of interesting stuff going on in my
friend's life. We hadn't chatted in awhile...great convo

HappyUP!!! - certificates done
Why it happened - I'm a dipper
Why it makes me happy - haven't held a dip pen in my hand in a long time....nope...they aren't perfect...but they are definitely worth more than what was paid to do...LOL

HappyUP!!! - item found
Why it happened - I'm a good finder
Why it makes me happy - I'm a good finder.....cuz I have a LOT of experience in searching for stuff.


JJ

Karate
Knocking off the to do list
Registration application
Talking with Parm
Getting the certificates done
Found phone adapter

HappyUP!!! Day 2319

HappyUP!!! - SalmonUP!!!
Why it happened - we bought some
Why it makes me happy - those were GORGEOUS pieces of the big fish.....happy tummies all around...right from the grill

HappyUP!!! - checking out the venue
Why it happened - upcoming event
Why it makes me happy - good to know the "lay of the land" before you get there

HappyUP!!! - Fresh Market
Why it happened - we were out and about
Why it makes me happy - glad my girl thought the store was as phenomenol as I remembered it to be. It had been awhile since I was there.  Tremendous presentation. Hard to even call it a grocery store

JJ

Delicious brekko
Checking out a venue
Fresh Market
SalmonUP!!!
Texts with P

HappyUP!!! Day 2318

HappyUP!!! - early start
Why it happened - smart tournament directors
Why it makes me happy - with 108 expected, it was well received that we tee off at 8:30 versus the 10:30 planned start

HappyUP!!! - hearing from my ill friend
Why it happened - I put in a call
Why it makes me happy - nothing really happy about this situation....other than...it's time to put on the extreme human hat and be there for whatever it is that I am called upon to do

HappyUP!!! - my partner
Why it happened - he's a trooper
Why it makes me happy - he sustained an EXTREME injury Thursday nite. Yeah...it was a bummer...right in the midst of the Acorn...it knocked us OUT of being competive....but he still showed up....and we had a great time.

HappyUP!!! - fun band
Why it happened - Acorn
Why it makes me happy - we had such fun eating and dancing

HappyUP!!! - swimming
Why it happened - everyone was out there
Why it makes me happy - hot day...hot night....lots of cooling off and fun in the pond

JJ
Earlier start
Not THAT hot when outside
Fun at the awards dinner
Great band and dancing

HappyUP!!! Day 2317

HappyUP!!! - brekko
Why it happened - Acorn time
Why it makes me happy - my club KNOWS how to do it

HappyUP!!! - putting championship
Why it happened - Acorn
Why it makes me happy - my partner and I blew through 5 competitors before falling in the semi-finals....and, even then, we just barely lost when my putter went cold.

HappyUP!!! - hanging at the pool
Why it happened - it's Friday nite
Why it makes me happy - such fun with the entire gang with the kids having fun in the pond



JJ

Brekko
4 iron birdie start 8....par 9....par 10....great bogey 11
Horserace 6 iron/putt...and chip
Putting championship
Hanging at the pool

HappyUP!!! Day 2316

HappyUP!!! - great warmup
Why it happened - it's Acorn time
Why it makes me happy - feeling good going into the big tournament

HappyUP!!! - great work
Why it happened - always willing to learn
Why it makes me happy - if you learn something new everyday, you will probably end up doing OK. Lots of learning going on there.

HappyUP!!! - lots of good shots
Why it happened - it's the Acorn
Why it makes me happy - no...we didn't tear it up today.....just couldn't get the putts to fall...but my partner and I hit it well and kept grinding away at it

JJ

Range session
Drive/4 iron/wedge/putt/birdie 1.....drive/partner 7 iron 2....partner bunker shot 3....hybrid/pitch 4...partner 3 wood/partner putt/birdie 6....drive/7 iron 7....partner recovery shot 9....drive/3 wood/wedge/putt/ birdie 10.....partner drive/pitch/putt 11....partner chip 12....partner 3 wood/partner wedge 14....drive 15....drive/wedge 16...partner 6 iron 17....drive/9 iron 18
Time with the guys after the round
Getting into the putting finals
Not too many bets
Weather was bearable
ACORN!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 2315

HappyUP!!! - Recruit
Why it happened - I got a call
Why it makes me happy - can't wait to see him later this month

HappyUP!!! - birdie...birdie...start
Why it happened - a couple of spectacular shots
Why it makes me happy - who doesn't like to start a round with a couple of "kick in" birdies

HappyUP!!! - cool morning
Why it happened - weather
Why it makes me happy - so nice to be out in it this morning

JJ

Coffee
Cool morning
Brian the Recruit called
Lyle will bring a guest next week
Drive/hybrid/wedge/putt/BIRDIE on 1....drive/8 iron/gimmie BIRDIE 2....drive/3 wood/bunker shot/putt/BIRDIE 4....8 iron 6....chip/putt 8....drive/7 iron/chip/putt 9...drive/wedge 10...wedge 13....4 iron 14....drive/9 iron 15....drive/wedge/largo 16....pitch/putt 17...recovery 4 iron/bunker shot 18

HappyUP!!! Day 2314 Tues

HappyUP!!! - volunteers
Why it happened - we called for them
Why it makes me happy - love it when club members step up and take the gavel

HappyUP!!! - delivered a great speech
Why it happened - a great idea
Why it makes me happy - love when an idea is accepted with such enthusiasm

HappyUP!!! - an icebreaker
Why it happened - new member
Why it makes me happy - this guy was GREAT......and he is bringing a guest next week. LOVE new members

HappyUP!!! - all good with the Frick
Why it happened - I called him
Why it makes me happy - I had lost touch a bit....great to hear from him when I reached out

JJ

Club officer volunteers
Delivering a nice speech
Icebreaker from Lyle
4 iron 2......4 iron recovery 3.....wedge 4....chutt 5.....drive 6.....7 iron 7....drive/wedge 10....pitch shot 11...wedge 15....recovery shot/pitch 16.....bunker shot/putt/sandie 17....wedge/putt 18
A helpful golf tip after the round
Talking with Frickstad

HappyUP!!! Day 2313

HappyUP!!! - swimming
Why it happened - it's that time of year
Why it makes me happy - my girl had to tend to some business.....supervision needed...lots of fun with the kid

HappyUP!!! - exercise
Why it happened - felt I needed a new routine
Why it makes me happy - I was actually able to go "lite"...which is kind of against my grain...and get off to a nice start

HappyUP!!! - speech idea
Why it happened - it just came
Why it makes me happy - this will probably be a good one

HappyUP!!! - laundry
Why it happened - got a little behind
Why it makes me happy - I may not always be ON TOP OF IT....but I can always catch up in a day...and it always makes me happy when I do

JJ

Swimming
Speech idea
Laundry
Weights

HappyUP!!! Day 2312

HappyUP!!! - morning walk
Why it happened - motivation
Why it makes me happy - great morning for a brisk walk with my babe and the pooch.

HappyUP!!! - pooch patrol
Why it happened - she needed a bath
Why it makes me happy - time for the Jazz to go to the cleaning station at the local pet store. I really like this do it yourself dog wash.  They provide all the stuff.......and....we just found out....buy 3 get one free.  Relatively inexpensive ......and no muss, no fuss.....no cleanup around the house

HappyUP!!! - swim time
Why it happened - it's that time of year
Why it makes me happy - great jumping in with my little buddy.  He had a long day...but somehow had a miraculous second wind for some evening pool antics.

HappyUP!!! - birthday party
Why it happened - sis in law got it going on
Why it makes me happy - great to get everyone together.  The food was fantastic.  My niece enjoyed the present I got her (or will shortly). Fun times!!!

JJ

Morning walk
Birthday party
On Line gift certificate
Chicken omelette

HappyUP!!! Day 2311

HappyUP!!! - a strong partner
Why it happened - he played well
Why it makes me happy - it was the only way to get the W today based on how I played!  I got no issue with being a load on my partner.....I prefer to think of it as I INSPIRE my partner to play better

HappyUP!!! - BBQ chicken
Why it happened - my babe bought some chicken
Why it makes me happy - she threw the montreal steak, rosemary, and italian dressing in the bowl...tossed it around with those chicken legs....handed it off to me....and I put some good turns on those birds.  Teamwork equals DELICIOUS!!!

HappyUP!!! - new index
Why it happened - it was the 1st....always a change on the 1st and 15th
Why it makes me happy - I went down a little....despite my current slump....but not enough to change my handicap.  I thought my handicap was going to go down.  Usually, I really wouldn't care much. This time, it does make a difference.

JJ

Getting a W
A strong partner
wedge 4....9 iron 5...wedge 6....drive/wedge 7....6 iron 8....par on 11....flop 12....drive 14...drive/chip 15....pitch/putt 17.....drive/wedge 18
Barbeque chicken
New index....it's all OK