HappyUP!!! Day 3142

HappyUP!!! - France/Nigeria
Why it happened - World Cup
Why it makes me happy - this was a humdinger!

HappyUP!!! - privilege of staying out of the heat
Why it happened - retirement
Why it makes me happy - I am so grateful that I have the discretion to plan my days....and don't have to get near a 109 degree scorch!

HappyUP!!! - cleaning up
Why it happenned - had a couple of "those spots"
Why it makes me happy - ya know, it doesn't take much for clutter to build....well, at least around my place. I'm just not as anal as some people.  Great to get some tossing done today!

HappyUP!!! Day 3141

HappyUP!!! - Celebrate America
Why it happened - I was invited
Why it makes me happy - we got there plenty early....great parking spot...great viewing spot...PERFECT!

HappyUP!!! - random act of kindness
Why it happened - who knows
Why it makes me happy - the guy in front of me ordered 2 ham and cheese croissants.  I stepped up and ordered one for myself.  The lady said, "we are now all out."  The guy that ordered the 2 said, "make one of mine a plain and give him the other ham and cheese."  Wow!!!

HappyUP!!! - bonus golf
Why it happenned - a couple of guys got hall passes
Why it makes me happy - it was actually a great morning to get out of the house for some fun

HappyUP!!! - 3 birdies on 18
Why it happened - the game was ON
Why it makes me happy - first, I was THRILLED to drain a near impossible putt.  Second, I was ecstatic when my partner chased my birdie in with one of his own.  Third, I had to say "BRAVO," to my opponent for topping both of those....and preserving the most narrow of victories for them

HappyUP!!! Day 3140

HappyUP!!! - early time
Why it happened - brother booked
Why it makes me happy - going to be a little warm today....nice time to be off the course before noon

HappyUP!!! - invite
Why it happened - peeps think of me
Why it makes me happy - it should be a lot of fun. Something to look forward to

HappyUP!!! - G Mac Shuffle
Why it happened - we had a no show
Why it makes me happy - awesome that the G-man dropped back into our group. It filled us up...and gave me a great partner!

HappyUP!!! Day 3139

HappyUP!!! - Chip in 18
Why it happened - a little skill
Why it makes me happy - it HAD to happen.....it was the ONLY way we could get out of this match intact.....AND I DID IT!!! AMAZING shot!

HappyUP!!! - Lunch
Why it happened - a guy has to eat
Why it makes me happy - that turkey sandwich coupled with clam chowder was an excellent pairing, delicious, and JUST what I was looking for

HappyUP!!! - pure 6 iron 17
Why it happened - who knows
Why it makes me happy - we were getting pounded a bit. Our opponent had STUFFED a shot on 17. My turn.....hadn't been striking the ball that well....BOOM!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 3138

HappyUP!!! - early wake up
Why it happened - who knows
Why it makes me happy - maybe I woke up early due to excitement?  No matter, I was glad to get on with my adventure!

HappyUP!!! - Turtle Shell
Why it happened - it was delivered yesterday
Why it makes me happy - it made my adventure WAAAAAY more fun

HappyUP!!! - USA Soccer
Why it happened - World Cup
Why it makes me happy - nope....they didn't win....but they could have.  No matter, out of the Group of Death and on to the knockout rounds. Great stuff

HappyUP!!! Day 3137

HappyUP!!! - it arrived
Why it happened - I ordered
Why it makes me happy - I really didn't think I would get this so quickly...and I NEED it tomorrow

HappyUP!!! - hole 18
Why it happened - I can play a little
Why it makes me happy - driver/hybrid/wedge...got the job done when needed

HappyUP!!! - Wed Toastmasters
Why it happened - first time Toastmaster
Why it makes me happy - our newbie did a GREAT job!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 3136

HappyUP!!! - Toastmasters
Why it happened - Tuesday
Why it makes me happy - summer can bring some attendance challenges. We kind of hit the "perfect storm" today with combo of people on extended vacations and business trips.  We still put on a great show!

HappyUP!!! - class
Why it happened - I signed up
Why it makes me happy - I just keep learning new stuff every week

HappyUP!!! - great reading
Why it happened - came across something
Why it makes me happy - a buddy had given me a book at Xmas time. I started to read it...then put it down....and I don't know why.  Excellent insight gained today

HappyUP!!! Day 3135

HappyUP!!! - another smog pass
Why it happened - registration time
Why it makes me happy - it's never a given.....no muss, no fuss....and easy registration

HappyUP!!! - killing some time
Why it happened - smog test
Why it makes me happy - test was going to take a little longer today. It allowed me time to "get out the feet" and handle a couple of local errands

HappyUP!!! - making the investment
Why it happened - it was overdue
Why it makes me happy - this is a move that will payoff in the overall scheme of things.  Leather works!

HappyUP!!! Day 3134

HappyUP!!! - USA play
Why it happened - they are looking tough
Why it makes me happy - this World Cup is definitely getting more interesting after today. A win would have been nice but a tie works as well

HappyUP!!! - a nice walk
Why it happened - beautiful evening
Why it makes me happy - good to get out for a few laps around the park and neighborhood

HappyUP!!! - fun at nephew's house
Why it happened - World Cup
Why it makes me happy - great time with a bunch of people watching the game.  WAAAAY exciting.  Burger was pretty tasty too!

HappyUP!!! Day 3133

HappyUP!!! - breaking even
Why it happened - gutted it out
Why it makes me happy - a little bit of a tough day....but hung in there for the draw

HappyUP!!! - birdie on 17
Why it happened - a good bounce and great putt
Why it makes me happy - we REALLY needed this birdie at this time

HappyUP!!! - World Cup
Why it happened - every 4 years
Why it makes me happy - tremdous entertainment this afternoon. Love this first round

JJ

Great group today
Breaking even
Birdie on 17....and getting topped by another
World Cup entertainment

HappyUP!!! Day 3132

HappyUP!!! - grinding it out
Why it happened - tough day
Why it makes me happy - we lost....but it could have been worth. The pitch/putt par on 14 was fairly insane....up and down from the bunker 15...pitch 17.....pitch and putt on 18. Even on a cloudy day, there was some sunshine

HappyUP!!! - meeting with advisor
Why it happened - I called the meeting
Why it makes me happy - great visit time and liking the status of things

HappyUP!!! - delicious breakfast
Why it happened - my club
Why it makes me happy - it's great to have such a quality place to eat so close. The club continues to impress!

HappyUP!!! Day 3131

HappyUP!! - a quick appointment
Why it happened - an ill kitty
Why it makes me happy - was thrilled to be able to get her in with such short notice. It worked perfectly

HappyUP!!! - carrots and celery
Why it happened - I had them
Why it makes me happy - I don't usually snack on these...but I got a bit of a craving to. Delicious habit to get back into

HappyUP!!! - pizza
Why it happened - a splurge
Why it makes me happy - I love pizza.....but have it very seldomly. It was really tasty tonite

HappyUP!!! Day 3130

HappyUP!!! - a guest
Why it happened - she was invited
Why it makes me happy - she is going to join....and she will be a GREAT asset to the club.  Very participatory today

HappyUP!!! - best round of the year
Why it happened - who knows?
Why it makes me happy - I've been working to get out of the slump. Today was a ball striking day that was more reminiscent of my better days.

HappyUP!!! - Honorary Nutter
Why it happened - we had 4...and a 5th
Why it makes me happy - when you have four Nutter's teeing it up, you have to make the 5th an Honorary Nutter for the day.  Nobody deserves it more than G-Mac!!!


JJ

Jamie the guest
Getting to evaluate Anita
Playing with the nephews and brother and Gary
Best round of the year
12 greens hit.....2 birdies....solid putting

HappyUP!!! Day 3129

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HappyUP!!! - Lawrence icebreaker
Why it happened - he was getting another CC
Why it makes me happy - he structured this so well. Very difficult for this senior Toastmaster to pick the highlights of a marvelous life

HappyUP!!! - Improv Class
Why it happened - it's Tuesday
Why it makes me happy - we just had a TON of fun tonight. Glad that we will be extending for a couple of weeks

HappyUP!!! - haircut
Why it happened - an open spot
Why it makes me happy - glad to get in and out first thing this morning

JJ

Lawrence icebreaker
Keith icebreaker...great message
Luke's speech
Flea stuff and errands
Haircut
Nap
World Cup
A little Bar 101 dinner
Improv class
Top down weather

HappyUP!!! Day 3128

HappyUP!!! - America WINS!!!
Why it happened - grit
Why it makes me happy - what an incredible opening for the USA to the World Cup

HappyUP!!! - morning trip
Why it happened - had to run a distant errand
Why it makes me happy - out and back in no time...worked out nicely

HappyUP!!! - visitors
Why it happened - they were cruising by
Why it makes me happy - a nice little couple of visits

JJ

World Cup
Chatting Futbol with the nephew
America wins....somehow
Morning trip

HappyUP!!! Day 3127

HappyUP!!! - pro joining us
Why it happened - we only had 3
Why it makes me happy - it's always more fun with four!...and we got to play with the pro

HappyUP!!! - Father's Day fun
Why it happened - family
Why it makes me happy - great food, great family, and a bunch of good times

HappyUP!!! - sharing some red
Why it happened - got together
Why it makes me happy - glad I made a stop....gorgeous evening

HappyUP!!! - US Open final round
Why it happened - it's a tradition
Why it makes me happy - it wasn't very exciting this year.....but there was some inspiration that Eric Compton took 2nd place.....even though he has had 2 heart transplants! Today's finish will change his life for the better....BIG TIME!!!

JJ

Jim made us 4
knockdown shot 1....nice pitch 3....drive 4...8 iron greenie 5....drive/wedge/nice break 6....5 iron greenie 8....drive/4 iron/2 putt 9....drive/3 wood/wedge/birdie 10....pitch 11...7 iron greenie 12....3 wood/incredible flop shot 14.....wedge 15.....3 wood/wedge 16....drive/7 iron/putt 18
A nice win
US Open final round
Fathers Day Dinner

HappyUP!!! Day 3126

HappyUP!!! - G-mac dropped back
Why it happened - we only had 3
Why it makes me happy - he filled our group....and was my partner!!!! Love the G-man!!

HappyUP!!! - chili cheese omelette
Why it happened - I ordered it
Why it makes me happy - so good.....and so rich in protien.  LOVE protien in the morning

HappyUP!!! - getting the trip details
Why it happened - my buddy has returned
Why it makes me happy - so glad that there was sooooo much fun involved

HappyUP!!! Day 3125

HappyUP!!! - great weather
Why it happened - who knows
Why it makes me happy - just glad to be DONE with that 100 degree stuff for awhile

HappyUP!!! - Friday the 13th
Why it happened - it's the calendar
Why it makes me happy - because I ignore such fluff.  I don't even know why it is still observed as a granted "bad luck day."  I don't know anyone that even cares about it

HappyUP!!! - threw down a decent round
Why it happened - been working on it
Why it makes me happy - I can see some good things coming

HappyUP!!! - partners
Why it happened - we golf
Why it makes me happy - we had a LOT of FUN today

HappyUP!!! Day 3124

HappyUP!!! - the World Cup begins
Why it happened - every 4 years
Why it makes me happy - on a day to day basis, it is a little hard for me to get into soccer. However, having coached it and played a little soccer in younger days, I do have an appreciation for the game. It's going to be a fun month

HappyUP!!! - great message from a friend
Why it happened - friend is on the road
Why it makes me happy - nice to hear some good news

HappyUP!!! - reaching out
Why it happened - I just did what I do
Why it makes me happy - tough/tense time coming up for my bud...I know I gave a moment of respite

JJ

HappyUP!!! Day 3123

HappyUP!!! - US Open Day
Why it happened - tradition
Why it makes me happy - we get a little different look at our course playing as tough as it can

HappyUP!!! - Chunger
Why it happened - he came out to give it a try
Why it makes me happy - enjoy the time....and got the best of him (rarely happens) today

HappyUP!!! - Richie
Why it happened - US Open Day
Why it makes me happy - soooooo glad he could make it out today. Great day

HappyUP!!! Day 3122

HappyUP!!! - new officers
Why it happened - we put out the word
Why it makes me happy - LOVE volunteers!!! It's that time of year

HappyUP!!! - Leo's Powerpoint
Why it happened - Toastmasters
Why it makes me happy - this was a REALLY cool piece of work that Leo did for us

HappyUP!!! - practice
Why it happened - I do that
Why it makes me happy - I am on to what I think could be some great stuff

JJ

New officers
Leo's Powerpoint
Getting help on a project
3 wood off the high peg
Left leg straightening
Good suggestion from Walt
Submitting for 2 educational awards
Acorn controversey

HappyUP!!! Day 3121

HappyUP!!! - figured out the new note
Why it happened - got off my duff
Why it makes me happy - just another little task to check off the "to do" list

HappyUP!!! - luxury of staying inside
Why it happened - I got myself retired
Why it makes me happy - NO!!!....I do NOT like the heat!!!....and I am very thankful that I was able to stay inside today rather than go up against 106 degrees.  I count my blessings a lot in the summer

HappyUP!!! - chat with the Prez
Why it happened - he needed some input
Why it makes me happy - love the Prez....and glad he looks to me

HappyUP!!! - call from advisor
Why it happened - I asked
Why it makes me happy - so glad I have someone to go to in these matters. Great advice!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 3120

Wicked is a GREAT show!!! Go see it!

HappyUP!!! - Giants sweep
Why it happened - G-man got it going on
Why it makes me happy - would have loved to see Timmy get the W.....but....the Giants did....all 3 of them this weekend

HappyUP!!! - tomatoes
Why it happened - watering
Why it makes me happy - did a little investigation today. I HATE the hot weather...they don't. It appears to be another year of low yield....but I have lots of plants....VERY healthy plants. I'm glad I will have NO PROBLEM with the off load this year. New distribution system in place

HappyUP!!! - Tony Awards
Why it happened - we do that
Why it makes me happy - saw the witches in WICKED....sing the signature..but not famous song. Saw the play....and now my not-so-little buddy will get to see it this week too! AWESOME!!! Other great scenes in the production....great show!!! Love the theater

JJ

Not being outside
Tom plant growth
Canadian Grand Prix
Giants sweep

HappyUP!!! Day 3119

HappyUP!!! - finishing strong
Why it happened - I had a deadline
Why it makes me happy - it was  a bad day....but I hung in there.....and saved us some money by strong play in last three holes

HappyUP!!! - the Belmont
Why it happened - tradition
Why it makes me happy - EXCITEMENT!

HappyUP!!! - my partner
Why it happened - I invited him
Why it makes me happy - he didn't play great....but I played worse....and we were all good with it. GREAT TIMES!!!

HappyUP!!! - ACORN dinner
Why it happened - 50th annual
Why it makes me happy - so much fun from relax hour...to dinner....to firepit time....great bonding!

HappyUP!!! Day 3118

Testosterone....Party of a LOT!!!

HappyUP!!! - seafood buffet
Why it happened - the Acorn tournament
Why it makes me happy - WOW!!! The kitchen did our club proud tonight. Oysters...salmon....Oysters Rockerfeller....halibut.....HappyUP!!!

HappyUP!!! - great weather
Why it happened - weather
Why it makes me happy - it will be a BAKE tomorrow....but today...very manageable

HappyUP!!! - jacking my horserace partner
Why it happened - it was an oops
Why it makes me happy - I hated what I did with that first shot.....but I was very happy with his reaction and our interaction afterward. What can you say? It's golf...it happens....can't kick yourself. Big pat on my back for the quick recovery

JJ

Firepit time
Acorn day 2
Jacking my partner in the horserace and having a hoot over it
Great weather
Seafood buffet

HappyUP!!! Day 3117

"My gourmet beef jerkey"....Ajay has had

that slogan for over 30 years. It is appropo.

It carries a little higher price....but worth it.

HappyUP!!! - 50th Annual Acorn
Why it happened - tradition
Why it makes me happy - it's BIG tournament time.....lots of camaraderie....and BSing

HappyUP!!! - birdie on final hole
Why it happened - I stepped up
Why it makes me happy - we didn't play well...but every stroke counts over the next few days....that 5 iron was pure...and the putt was tough....but perfect. Nice to end on a high note!

HappyUP!!! - Montana Bananas
Why it happened - I was at grocery store
Why it makes me happy - I used to get "the trims" of these 30 years ago from Ajay. I didn't realize that he eventually got a deal to get them into Bel Air (and I assume Raleys).  Expensive....but....DAMN good beef jerkey.....ya gotta "work it a bit" ...perfect

HappyUP!!! - the firepit
Why it happened - the Acorn
Why it makes me happy - great wind down to first day's play


JJ

The Acorn
Meeting new guys
Putt 13...partner 8 iron 15...partner recovery shot/my chip 16....partner bunker shot 17...drive/3wood/wedge 18...drive/4 iron/wedge 1....partner drive/hybrid/my putt 3....hybrid recovery SMOKED 4...partner 8 iron 5.....drive 7....6 iron 9....drive/hybrid/wedge 10....partner drive/pitch/my putt 11....my 5 iron/putt/birdie 12
Great dinner

HappyUP!!! Day 3116

HappyUP!!! - winning a fiver
Why it happened - better play
Why it makes me happy - ball striking not there....but the wedge game and putter seems to be coming around. Good news for tourney time

HappyUP!!! - speeches
Why it happened - Toastmasters
Why it makes me happy - 3 diverse presentations....an abused ex-wife who dealt and overcame a sociopath....a former Disney worker,,,,and an entertaining speech

HappyUP!!! - a couple of birdies
Why it happened - nice shots and putting
Why it makes me happy - it's all about the birdies!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 3115

HappyUP!!! - Business meeting
Why it happened - some associates rang
Why it makes me happy - great seeing a couple of guys I know...and one I had only heard of. Dinner and a lot of laughter out at a great spot

HappyUP!!! - new member stepping up
Why it happened - it's Toastmasters
Why it makes me happy - "May I be of service today with my compassion, kindness, and wisdom." What a perfect invocation that accompanied our pledge today

HappyUP!!! - Super practice session
Why it happened - tournament is coming
Why it makes me happy - things are looking up.....perhaps at just the right time

JJ

Kathy and Don's speech
Keith stepping up.."May I be of service today with my compassion, kindness, and wisdom"
Great Toastmastering by Bill
Super practice session
Weather
Business meeting at the Valley

HappyUP!!! Day 3114

HappyUP!!! - braces off
Why it happened - it's time
Why it makes me happy - my buddy just couldn't wait to give me a peek at his improved chompers

HappyUP!!! - project completed
Why it happened - I ground it out
Why it makes me happy - it was an irritation...something had to be done....and I went at it hard today

HappyUP!!! - great weather
Why it happened - weather
Why it makes me happy - because I KNOW it won't be great weather later this week, I really appreciate it now

HappyUP!!! Day 3113

HappyUP!!! - Birthday bash
Why it happened - hospitality
Why it makes me happy - loved hanging poolside with the family and the celebrants

HappyUP!!! - birdies
Why it happened - putting pretty much
Why it makes me happy - starting with that birdie is MUCHO HappyUP!!!....the birdie on 16 was much needed

HappyUP!!! - Nutter Brothers
Why it happened - golf
Why it makes me happy - we didn't get the win today....but...considering what we were up against...a small loss seemed like a victory

JJ

Sunday golf
Great tee time
Weather
Birdie 1...tree well recover/bullett 4....nice par 6....drive/pitch 9...pitch/putt 10....pitch/putt 11...2 putt 13...drive/wedge/putt/birdie 16....good break 18
PGA Golf
Giants win