HappyUP!!! Day 3173

HappyUP!!! - staying inside
Why it happened - it was hot outside
Why it makes me happy - I remember days like this....in my suit...and tie....out in 100 degree heat....and it makes me happy

HappyUP!!! - clean up
Why it happened - got off the duff
Why it makes me happy - nice to get that room knocked out

HappyUP!!! - knocking out some work
Why it happened - off that duff
Why it makes me happy - I had let some paperwork pile up. Once I sat down to it, I zipped it out!

HappyUP!!! Day 3172

HappyUP!!! - time with old pal
Why it happened - Toastmasters
Why it makes me happy - fascinating to hear about his recent move in my old industry. Good for him!!! EXACTLY the way I would do it if I was in his shoes

HappyUP!!! - largo 12
Why it happened - nice 7 iron
Why it makes me happy - just building toward the win

HappyUP!!! - solid round
Why it happened - a recent adjustment
Why it makes me happy - been a tough battle this year...let alone last couple of months...I think I found something a few days ago...a little "sumpin sumpin"....it seems to be working. Not a great round...but best round in a couple of months

HappyUP!!! Day 3171

HappyUP!!! - Lads and Lassies
Why it happened - annual event
Why it makes me happy - it was just a fun thing to be a part of. As I had brekko, I saw a few guys playing whose wives don't golf...yet they are here for this "Sadie Hawkins type" event....and they just love to come out for it. This is my third...I look forward to it

HappyUP!!! - Lads and Lassies WIN!!
Why it happened - team effort
Why it makes me happy - WOW!!! ....we just dusted the field today...and everyone (almost...I'll leave out the name of the guilty) contributed.  Amazing

HappyUP!!! - food
Why it happened - see above
Why it makes me happy - club did an awesome job

HappyUP!!! - Raj
Why it happened - Toastmasters
Why it makes me happy - I couldn't stay long due to the above....but I gave him a great greeting...and I'm thinking he will be joining too

JJ

Great group
Winning the tournament
Drive 3....3 wood 4....putt 8....wedge 9....3 wood 10.....5 iron 11....wedge 13....7 iron 15....drive 16

HappyUP!!! Day 3170

HappyUP!!! - call from Steve
Why it happened - he found my stuff
Why it makes me happy - I am priortized now

HappyUP!!! - Dollar Store
Why it happened - I saw a news segment
Why it makes me happy - hadn't been to a dollar store in awhile. When I saw the segment, I went, "ya know...there is some stuff they may have....and....the store is on my way...."....WOW!!! I cleaned up!!!

HappyUP!!! - clearing it up
Why it happened - texts
Why it makes me happy - so happy to get that out of the way....all good!

JJ

HappyUP!!! Day 3169

HappyUP!!! - I'm IN
Why it happened - someone didn't show up
Why it makes me happy - kinda felt like playing today....but there was no room.....UNTIL someone failed to show up

HappyUP!!! - birdie on 1
Why it happened - nice 8 iron and putt
Why it makes me happy - who doesn't like to start off with such a positive?...."they didn't see that one coming!"

HappyUP!!! - wood fired pizza
Why it happened - summer tradition
Why it makes me happy - these little babies are IT!!! Big Time!!!  Wow!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 3168

HappyUP!!! - finding balls
Why it happened - a memory flash
Why it makes me happy - I got "out of process" due to our road trip today. I was really glad that I found my brand new eggs!

HappyUP!!! - Yolo Fliers
Why it happened - our course was closed
Why it makes me happy - hadn't played this old valley course in FOREVER. It's always interesting to get away

HappyUP!!! - wedge play
Why it happened - a bit of skillz
Why it makes me happy - I needed SOMETHING to bail me out today.....and the wedges got the job done!

JJ

HappyUP!!! Day 3167

HappyUP!!! - car assistance
Why it happened - had a little problem
Why it makes me happy - the problem is not going to be NEARLY the problem that I thought it was going to be.

HappyUP!!! - call from old friend
Why it happened - rumors were circulating apparently
Why it makes me happy - got to talk to several old pals....which was cool

HappyUP!!! - birdie on 4
Why it happened - a sharp putt
Why it makes me happy - that, and a good front 9 by my partner, got us off to a very nice start

JJ

HappyUP!!! Day 3166

HappyUP!!! - Boom Clap
Why it happened - radio
Why it makes me happy - I think I had heard this once.....but....when it popped up today....it pepped me up.

HappyUP!!! - morning walk
Why it happened - it will be warm later
Why it makes me happy - it was awesome out there....even in summer when things aren't always "fresh"...it smelled pretty good out there

HappyUP!!! - air conditioning at the bank
Why it happened - we do that
Why it makes me happy - I was running some errands. It was a little hot. OK...more than a little hot. I step into the bank and I might as well have crossed the Alaskan border! My entire body went, "ahhhhhhhhhhhh."  Awesome feeling. Of course, it was quickly followed by thought of, "how hot is it going to feel when I step back outside," but managed to live in the moment for a moment

HappyUP!!! Day 3165

HappyUP!!! - grammarian
Why it happened - Toastmasters
Why it makes me happy - I did a GREAT job today....educational and entertaining at the same time.

HappyUP!!! - sandy and a largo
Why it happened - 2 wonderful shots
Why it makes me happy - on a day like today, you got to look at the EXCEPTIONAL because the crappy stuff can easily be seen.

HappyUP!!! - Giants win
Why it happened - a great top of the 9th
Why it makes me happy - this was a lot like watching paint dry.....UNTIL........BAM!!! 3 runs in the top of the 9th!

HappyUP!!! Day 3164

HappyUP!!! - New Member
Why it happened - he liked last week's meeting
Why it makes me happy - new people....new opportunities

HappyUP!!! - packed house
Why it happened - growth
Why it makes me happy - we had several members on vacations this week.....and we had to bring in extra chairs! THAT is just AWESOME!!!

HappyUP!!! - postcard from assessor
Why it happened - it's the tax system
Why it makes me happy - I LOVE this day every year.....absolutely LOVE it!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 3163

HappyUP!!! - Rain
Why it happened - who knows
Why it makes me happy - we need rain.....none of this rain matters...it just makes me giddy to get it in July

HappyUP!!! - great club officer behavior
Why it happened - we just changed
Why it makes me happy - I LOVE initiative...and I am seeing it in spades

HappyUP!!! - GREAT CALL
Why it happened - I am on a lot of lists
Why it makes me happy - I received a call out of the blue from a prospective member. We are just KILLING IT so far in this calendar year!

HappyUP!!! Day 3162

HappyUP!!! - British Open
Why it happened - it's an annual deal
Why it makes me happy - LOVED watching the final round today. It was a runaway...BUT...there was some excitement involved.

HappyUP!!! - Rain
Why it happened - who knows
Why it makes me happy - I am thinking that MIGHT have been some measurable rain tonight.....in July....in the midst of our drought! No, this won't make a difference in the drought but it was just GREAT to feel some rain

HappyUP!!! - State Fair
Why it happened - I was invited
Why it makes me happy - hadn't been to this event in forever!  It was a TON OF FUN!  It's all about the company!

HappyUP!!! Day 3161

HappyUP!!! - Birdie on 15
Why it happened - skills
Why it makes me happy - the recovery shot was a gem...the chutt was a diamond....and it turned the match around.

HappyUP!!! - church fair
Why it happened - I was requested
Why it makes me happy - cool place to hang out for a few minutes

HappyUP!!! - linguini and clams
Why it happened - TraderJoes
Why it makes me happy - I hadn't had this little meal in quite some time. It was FABULOUS

HappyUP!!! Day 3160

HappyUP!!! - two greenies
Why it happened - practice?
Why it makes me happy - glad to help out my partner and myself with a couple of nice shots

HappyUP!!! - Happy Hour
Why it happened - our club tried something
Why it makes me happy - who doesn't like a deal on some delicious appetizers after golf?

HappyUP!!! - Steak brekko
Why it happened - leftovers
Why it makes me happy - I don't do it often.....but.....I just LOVE some steak in the morning!

HappyUP!!! Day 3159

HappyUP!!! - chat with bro
Why it happened - project
Why it makes me happy - great to get all of those things cleared up

HappyUP!!! - nephew visit
Why it happened - paperwork
Why it makes me happy - had a nice little chat as well as squaring up some business

HappyUP!!! - hitting balls
Why it happened - time to grind
Why it makes me happy - productive session

HappyUP!!! Day 3158

HappyUP!!! - a win
Why it happened - partner and I played OK
Why it makes me happy - not a big W.....but a W is always a HappyUP!!!

HappyUP!!! - largo on 18
Why it happened - a really good wedge
Why it makes me happy - 18 and I don't always get along.  Wish I could have made that putt....but still happy

HappyUP!!! - bunch of stuff done
Why it happened - took a little break
Why it makes me happy - had to re-route my plans today.......and it was worth it


JJ

HappyUP!!! Day 3157

HappyUP!!! - Chris joined
Why it happened - we are attractive
Why it makes me happy - we are off to an awesome start of this Toastmaster year

HappyUP!!! - another guest
Why it happened - he was looking
Why it makes me happy - I'm pretty sure he will be back to join next week

HappyUP!!! - my speakers this morning
Why it happened - I reached out
Why it makes me happy - my speakers were the key to the above

HappyUP!!! - cooler weather
Why it happened - weather
Why it makes me happy - I have NO NEED for broiling days like yesterday

JJ

Chris joined
Guest John
Anthony and Jim bailing out the meeting
Running a great meeting
Cooler weather

HappyUP!!! Day 3156

HappyUP!!! - GREAT tour stage
Why it happened - the tour is in full swing
Why it makes me happy - THAT was kick butt exciting!

HappyUP!!! - turning the cranks
Why it happened - gorgeous morning
Why it makes me happy - I do like turning those perfect circles

HappyUP!!! - a little surprise
Why it happened - oh...some people
Why it makes me happy - a very thoughtful little drop off

HappyUP!!! Day 3155

HappyUP!!! - exercise
Why it happened - I try
Why it makes me happy - this was a lot of fun today....good sweat in a small amount of time.

HappyUP!!! - World Cup final
Why it happened - the tourney concludes
Why it makes me happy - I like soccer....but I can't call myself a huge fan. I do, however, like about any sport that is being played at it's highest level.  Today....was....THAT...level.

HappyUP!!! - Movie of the Apes
Why it happened - movies come out
Why it makes me happy - I'm not sure the movie met the billing/expectations that were hyped.....but it definitely was entertaining and a good extension to the franchise.  It definitely is not the last Ape movie.


JJ

World Cup final
Giants win
Tour de France
Movie of the Apes

HappyUP!!! Day 3154

HappyUP!!! - relieved of obligation
Why it happened - I asked
Why it makes me happy - I really didn't want to go 36 today. I would have if they needed me....and I thought they did.....but they found a replacement.

HappyUP!!! - fun in afternoon
Why it happened - we were just kickin it
Why it makes me happy - great way to spend a couple of hours with  my buddy

HappyUP!!! - bunker shot 1
Why it happened - skills
Why it makes me happy - tough shot.....and that ALMOST found the bottom of the jar

HappyUP!!! Day 3153

HappyUP!!! - largo on 6
Why it happened - skills
Why it makes me happy - game has been a bit dodgy.....great to hit a stiffy!

HappyUP!!! - largo on 9
Why it happened - WHAT?!?!?!
Why it makes me happy - as good as the one on 6 was, this was even better.....and it comes in handy on the final hole of the front 9 everytime!

HappyUP!!! - Giants win
Why it happened - pitching and hitting
Why it makes me happy - wins have been few and far between the last month. Glad the G-men could put one down tonite

HappyUP!!! - JB joining us
Why it happened - he got done working early
Why it makes me happy - great to have this guy along at the last minute. Gave him a chance to meet some more of the guys as well

HappyUP!!! Day 3152

HappyUP!!! - errands run
Why it happened - pooled em
Why it makes me happy - it's always great when you can knock own a big list....bam! bam! bam!....and have a lot of fun along the way with people

HappyUP!!! - roasted chicken
Why it happened - saw a recipe
Why it makes me happy - I have grilled chicken. I have slow cooked chicken.  I had never roasted one. This was some good STUFF!!!.....and all it was basically was heavy kosher salt and pepper to make a crust.  Very moist!

HappyUP!!! - mowing
Why it happened - it was time
Why it makes me happy - I am one of those weirdos that actually enjoys mowing the lawn. With the drought and not watering the lawn, there hasn't been much growth this year...hence...not much mowing.  Fun cleaning things up today!

JJ
Mow
Bank Trip
Roasted Chicken

HappyUP!!! Day 3151

HappyUP!!! - lunch
Why it happened - planned
Why it makes me happy - lunch a little golf with the nephew....what could be better?

HappyUP!!! - WAH
Why it happened - golf
Why it makes me happy - LOVE having the good doctor out as a guest!

HappyUP!!! - bunker shot 14
Why it happened - a touch of skill
Why it makes me happy - 90 yards uphill out of the fairway bunker...needed to clear the lip of the trap....and avoid a tree.......and that ball ALMOST spun backwards into the cup for an eagle!

HappyUP!!! Day 3150

HappyUP!!! - World Cup
Why it happened - every 4 years
Why it makes me happy - well, this game didn't really make me THAT happy....but it was kind of interesting to watch a team get humiliated at this level.

HappyUP!!! - dues reinstatement
Why it happened - a past member loves us
Why it makes me happy - always GREAT when an ex-member re-joins the group....especially this guy

HappyUP!!! - new guest
Why it happened - he did a search
Why it makes me happy - great guy!....can't wait for him to join!

HappyUP!!! Day 3149

HappyUP!!! - Sterling back in court
Why it happened - a circus?
Why it makes me happy - unlike some others, I want this story to keep on having legs.  There will be some precedents set in several areas that a court should examine.  (DISCLOSURE: I am not supporting Mr Sterling's views)

HappyUP!!! - Tour de France
Why it happened - it's July
Wy it makes me happy - a month of great competition!

 HappyUP!!!- Ebony
Why it happened - I got tipped off
Why it makes me happy - what a cutie!

HappyUP!!! Day 3148

HappyUP!!! - Hole In One
Why it happened - bro hit a good one
Why it makes me happy - got to pop over to the club for a little celebrating.  Time for me to get to work as he is now an AceUP!!! on me!  Happy for him

HappyUP!!! - wood fired pizza
Why it makes me happy - deliciousness
Why it makes me happy - the club does this only at certain times of the year.....and it is some of the best pizza  I ever have.  Glad I stopped by to help bro celebrate today

HappyUP!!! - news from the coast
Why it happened - gottagetaway?
Why it makes me happy - lots of fun being had by the travellers


JJ
Hole In One
News from the Coast
Running of the Bulls
Wood fired pizza

HappyUP!!! Day 3147

HappyUP!!! - smoke dissipated
Why it happened - winds
Why it makes me happy - filled in for afternoon team play.....already had played 18 in the morning....going out in near 100 degree weather in air you can't see through not my idea of a great time.  BUT.....you hang in there....and the air all cleared up

HappyUP!!! - nice guys
Why it happened - team play
Why it makes me happy - nice meeting some good dudes from neighboring Davis

HappyUP!!! - Giants Win!
Why it happened - who knows...it doesn't very often
Why it makes me happy - Brandon Belt back from rehab......and he rehabbed that pitch in the top of the 10th!

JJ
World Cup games
36 holes
Smoke dissipated
Giants Win

HappyUP!!! Day 3146

HappyUP!!! - big group today
Why it happened - holiday
Why it makes me happy - I didn't get any of that pot-o-gold today....but some of my buddies did.

HappyUP!!! - great lunch
Why it happened - early golf leads to lunch
Why it makes me happy - I dug into a West Coast Reuben for the first time today.  I'm not even a big Reuben fan.....but this may be one of the best sandwiches I have ever put my chompers into

HappyUP!!! - chutt in on 18
Why it happened - desperation
Why it makes me happy - they didn't see THAT coming!!! I grind it out on 18 whenever I can

HappyUP!!! Day 3173

HappyUP!!!! - Mandarin Chicken
Why it happened - Trader Joes
Why it makes me happy - that was just THE BOMB today

HappyUP!!! - TJ's worker
Why it happened - multiple shift
Why it makes me happy - I was SOOOOOO surprised...happily...at checkout

HappyUP!!! - Gang Related
Why it happened - it was hot today
Why it makes me happy - did a little binge watch today...haven't seen this GREAT show in awhile...awesome entertainment delivered to my doorstep...in my time.

HappyUP!!! Day 3145

HappyUP!!! - Gang Related
Why it happened - saw a trailer
Why it makes me happy - perfect little series to go into "On Demand" to do some binge watching on those nights when the tube is not particularly interesting

HappyUP!!! - misdirected channel surf
Why it happened - bad fingers
Why it makes me happy - it was a good mistake.  I actually landed on something that was absolutely fascinating.  This one is going to be big news over the next few months.......and I will have NO PART of it

HappyUP!!! - early to bed
Why it happened - tired
Why it makes me happy - I actually do sooooo much better when I get to bed early....especially when I can soak in those full 8 hrs of zzzzzz's.

HappyUP!!! Day 3144

HappyUP!!! - Delivering evaluation
Why it happened - I was asked
Why it makes me happy - when an advanced speaker asks for an evaluation for a specific business purpose, there is some added pressure to deliver.  I did a solid job today

HappyUP!!! - opponents play
Why it happened - they got it together...together
Why it makes me happy - we got the "you know what" beat out of us today.....but at least we saw some good golf

HappyUP!!! - coffee
Why it happened - it's Wed
Why it makes me happy - excellent convo this morning...good start of the day

HappyUP!!! Day 3143

HappyUP!!! - USA Soccer game
Why it happened - World Cup
Why it makes me happy - while heartbreaking, it was a great game. USA really was the underdog. Yet, they had a strategy...and it came OH SO CLOSE to working.  EXCITING game!

HappyUP!!! - Guests
Why it happened - Toastmasters
Why it makes me happy - we are going to add 3 new members due to today's meeting

HappyUP!!! - Improv class
Why it happened - it's Tuesday
Why it makes me happy - lots of fun for the final night....GREAT!