HappyUP!!! Day 3165

HappyUP!! - rain
Why it happened - weather
Why it makes me happy - not as much as we hoped for......but we'll take every fraction of an inch

HappyUP!!! - Kings Game
Why it happened - invited
Why it makes me happy - got to see the K's win their first game of the year. They looked good tonight

HappyUP!!! - Giants parade
Why it happened - World Series
Why it makes me happy - what a GREAT tribute to the G-men....very entertaining!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 3164

HappyUP!!! - new wiper blades
Why it happened - O'Reilly
Why it makes me happy - this quick little trip is going to make a big difference tomorrow....and I LOVE that they put them on

HappyUP!!! - back OK
Why it happened - who knows
Why it makes me happy - who wants pain?!?!

HappyUP!!! - great walk
Why it happened - motivation
Why it makes me happy - not going to be doing much of this tomorrow...great to get this one in

HappyUP!!! 3163

HappyUP!!! - new member icebreaker
Why it happened - part of the process
Why it makes me happy - what a pleasant surprise!!!

HappyUP!!! - Giants do it....AGAIN!!!
Why it happened - they are a team....a Dynasty
Why it makes me happy - what an organization......what a performance by MadBum....what a season!!!

HappyUP!!! - no Facebook
Why it happened - concious decision
Why it makes me happy - I don't know why people have to post mindlessly after an event (Giants WIN!!!).  For whatever reason, they do. It's OK.....but.....I find better ways to occupy my time. No need for the attention

HappyUP!!! 3162

HappyUP!!! - signing up
Why it happened - iniative
Why it makes me happy - long overdue......this is going to be cool

HappyUP!!! - the Pirate
Why it happened - toastmasters
Why it makes me happy - never seen someone give a speech like this before. It was awesome to see the member grow

HappyUP!!! - call from the E-man
Why it happened - he needed advice
Why it makes me happy - felt good to be able to provide wise counsel

HappyUP!!! 3161

HappyUP!!! - making chili
Why it happened - I got the bug
Why it makes me happy - can't remember last time I made chili from scratch.  Recipe says it needs to be in the fridge for a couple of days....ohhhhh....that means it's gonna be gooooooood

HappyUP!!! - running into new Toastmaster
Why it happened - getting chili supplies
Why it makes me happy - it was just a delight to run into someone that I just met last week.

HappyUP!!! - knocking out the to do list
Why it happened - free day
Why it makes me happy - I had gotten a little behind. It always feels good to get back on top

HappyUP!!! Day 3159

HappyUP!!! - Giants WIN
Why it happened - they brought the bats
Why it makes me happy - one step closer to another title

HappyUP!!! - playing with new people
Why it happened - tournament
Why it makes me happy - I always see these guys around the club....good to get to know them

HappyUP!!! - tournament
Why it happened - we do it once in awhile
Why it makes me happy - neither my partner or I had our best game today....but we still came really close to the finals


Brekko
Wedge/putt/par 3....par 4
Pitch/putt 18....driver/hybrid/wedge/putt/birdie 10
Playing with new people
Appetizers afterward (judge and elo)
"Ubber" ride
Giants WIN big

HappyUP!!! Day 3158

HappyUP!!! - friends OK
Why it happened - we had an incident in our world
Why it makes me happy - the violent carjacker tried to get a friends keys today....and it all turned out well

HappyUP!!! - 6 iron 11
Why it happened - been working on it
Why it makes me happy - it was just such a nice shot!

HappyUP!!! - a little happy hour
Why it happened - the club is expanding
Why it makes me happy - great to spend a bit of time with friends and spouses before coming home to the World Series

HappyUP!! - World Series
Why it happened - it's an American thing
Why it makes me happy - the outcome was horrible.....but it was a great game!

JJ

Friends OK
Drive/9 iron 1....5 iron 2....drive/hybrid/wedge 4....9 iron 5...drive/wedge 6....hybrid 7....drive/5 iron 9....drive/hybrid/wedge 10....drive/6 iron 11....pitch 13....putt 14....wedge 15....7 iron recovery 16.....putt 18
Weather

HappyUP!!! Day 3157

HappyUP!! - practice session
Why it happened - tournament coming up
Why it makes me happy - seems like I found that "sumptin sumptin" today....that I only find once in awhile

HappyUP!!! - painting touch up
Why it happened - I got off my butt
Why it makes me happy - could have let this one slide....but got it done before winter

HappyUP!!! - got the story
Why it happened - I asked
Why it makes me happy - I thought something bad may have happened to a friend. Nope. Just a weird situation....which is good!

HappyUP!!! Day 3156

HappyUP!!! - new TM set up
Why it happened - change needed
Why it makes me happy - a MUCH needed change to the room. The feel is much better

HappyUP!!! - bunker shot 1
Why it happened - I got some skillz
Why it makes me happy - I put that bunker shot to the lip of the cup. It could have gone in. There are bunker shots that are more difficult...but this one was no cupcake.

HappyUP!!! - getting the W
Why it happened - nice play by partner
Why it makes me happy - he is now in the race for "Partner of the Year" with that performance

JJ

A win
A new TM set up
A new President
Bunker shot 1....7 iron 2.....great up and down 9...triple greenie 12...5 iron 17

HappyUP!!! Day 3155

HappyUP!!! - Nubbins
Why it happened - we were hungry
Why it makes me happy - haven't had a meal at this place in years. Delicious!!! A post-project celebration

HappyUP!!! - two new members
Why it happened - we have it going on
Why it makes me happy - it is just proof that we have an attractive product

HappyUP!!! - paperwork all DONE
Why it happened - I got off the duff
Why it makes me happy - I'm out in FRONT of it ....love that feeling

HappyUP!!! - the G-men
Why it happened - World Series
Why it makes me happy - no matter what.....the Gigantics NOW have home field advantage....and...unlike the usual.....NO TORTURE tonite!

HappyUP!!! Day 3154

HappyUP!!! - the spraying is DONE
Wby it happened - the project
Why it makes me happy - a little touch up tomorrow.....and we are done! The heavy lifting is over

HappyUP!!! - involvement by others
Why it happened - my idea is getting traction
Why it makes me happy - I LOVE when other members take ownership in our endeavor

HappyUP!!! - the Kid helping out
Why it happened - he is off work
Why it makes me happy - love hanging out with this guy....and to work alongside him

HappyUP!!! Day 3153

HappyUP!!! - partnering with double D
Why it happened - bonus golf!!!
Why it makes me happy - he is always a great partner...clutch

HappyUP!!! - what a group!!!
Why it happened - bonus golf
Why it makes me happy - we had all stars in there today....12 birdies between the 5 of us....THAT is a LOT!!!!  It also makes for very competitive play. What a round!!!

HappyUP!!! - weather
Why it happened - Nor Cal
Why it makes me happy - this is the the kind of weather that REALLY makes you feel alive!!!!

r

HappyUP!!! Day 3160

HappyUP!!! - Jumpin Johnny
Why it happened - he was on a ride
Why it makes me happy - glad he saw me and stopped by for a visit. Interesting convo

HappyUP!!! - Triple the points
Why it happened - who knows
Why it makes me happy - I was just doing some grocery shopping when the announcement came out that rewares customers get triple points!  I'll take it!!!

HappyUP!!! - lovely weather
Why it happened - Nor Cal in the fall
Why it makes me happy - it's not cheap to live here....but today is why we do. Gorgeous!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 3152

HappyUP!!! - Rewind Festival
Why it happened - channel surfing
Why it makes me happy - it was AWESOME revisting 80's music

HappyUP!!! - fun in the roundabout
Why it happened - it's OPEN now!!!
Why it makes me happy - it was like racing!!!

HappyUP!!! - big accomplishment for my little buddy
Why it happened - he's been working on it
Why it makes me happy - he is one step closer to his goal

HappyUP!!! - a visit
Why it happened - I get visitors
Why it makes me happy - just a charming chat regarding the day's events

JJ

Wedge/putt/birdie 4....bunker shot/sandie/5....drive/wedge/putt/birdie 6....drive/pitch/putt/par 7...cute pitch/putt/par 9...great pitch 11...cute pitch 12....first bunker shot 14....recovery/putt 16......4 iron/triple greenie 17....drive 18

Weather
Chili Cheese omelette
Rewind Festival
Having fun in the roundabout
Police
Late visit
Accomplishment by my little buddy

HappyUP!!! Day 3151

HappyUP!!! - practice session
Why it happened - a little late to the game
Why it makes me happy - I was only a back 9 golfer today...but it gave me some time to work on the game a bit....productive

HappyUP!!! - a new little shot
Why it happened - I saw something on the Internet
Why it makes me happy - what is old becomes new. I actually used this shot many years ago....but had forgot about it.  Darn near holed out twice with it today

HappyUP!!! - the extra mile
Why it happened - it was the right thing to do
Why it makes me happy - I could have left the project early today. It would have been OK....but it would not have been "right." So glad I stayed! It's never crowded on the extra mile

HappyUP!!! Day 3150

HappyUP!!! - Giants win it all
Why it happened - they are GOOD
Why it makes me happy - what an EPIC game!!! The G-men brought the LONG ball tonight....and took care of business! See you in Kansas City next week

HappyUP!!! - knocking out more of the project
Why it happened - we got on it
Why it makes me happy - no problems......just progresss

HappyUP!!! - the Giuseppe
Why it happened - a guy has to eat
Why it makes me happy - doing a lot of work? You need a big sandwich!

HappyUP!!! Day 3149

HappyUP!!! - rain
Why it happened - weather
Why it makes me happy - we are in a drought!!! Bring on the buckets!!!

HappyUP!!! - a visitor
Why it happened - Giants game
Why it makes me happy - enjoyed hosting a little party

HappyUP!!! - Giants win
Why it happened - playoffs!
Why it makes me happy - one more...and it's the World Series, baby!

HappyUP!!! Day 3148

HappyUP!!! - excellent back morning
Why it happened - who knows
Why it makes me happy - it's wonderful to just be able to spring out of bed.  It doesn't always happen. A blessing today

HappyUP!!! - GREAT errands run
Why it happened - a north wind
Why it makes me happy - a little break in the work schedule and....BAM....a bunch of other stuff done

HappyUP!!! - special TM meeting
Why it happened - it's Tuesday
Why it makes me happy - just VERY fulfilling....3 great speeches....a packed house....a guest that is going to join.  All systems GO!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 3147

HappyUP!!! - knocking out all of that trim
Why it happened - a project
Why it makes me happy - our equipment worked well....we worked well....and we jammed today

HappyUP!!! - Niners Win
Why it happened - they are getting it together
Why it makes me happy - off to a shakey start this year, it appears that things are settling down

HappyUP!!! - "The Creeper"
Why it happened - some people are just that way
Why it makes me happy - while I highly suspected it, I got a bit of confirmation that I still have influence and control over this person's life.  It amuses me greatly

HappyUP!!! Day 3146

HappyUP!!! - Pot Roast
Why it happened - a Sunday inspiration
Why it makes me happy - reminded me of VERY old times

HappyUP!!! - great ball game
Why it happened - NLCS
Why it makes me happy - the OUTCOME did not make me happy ....the feeling of intensity did. What a game! Why a sweeep would have been nice, a split at their place was just fine

HappyUP!!! - Cleaning UP
Why it happened - a new device
Why it makes me happy - this thing is THE BOMB. It is taking care of a sticky issue that I have had for a long time!

HappyUP!!! Day 3145

HappyUP!!! - finding something on the back 9
Why it happened - it's golf
Why it makes me happy - it may not be the solution...but it got the cow into the barn. Something to work on

HappyUP!!! - Giants Win
Why it happened - MadBum
Why it makes me happy - a win in the NCLS on the road? C'mon....this was gravy. If we can win tomorow night, cherry on top

HappyUP!!! - getting the W
Why it happened - kind of backed into it
Why it makes me happy - my partner and I were down all day.....but...we gutted it out. I had a sandie bullett...a double greenie...a birdie on 14. Pards birdied 15 and 17....knocked in a cool little par putt on 18. Victory was had on the 18th hole!

JJ

Finding something on the back side
9 iron into 14...wedge into 15....sandy bullett par 11....double greenie 12
Getting the win on the last hole
Lots of laughs in the grill
Giants WIN

HappyUP!!! Day 3144

HappyUP!!! - umbrella find
Why it happened - a creative search
Why it makes me happy - one less thing I have to replace that I thought I might need to

HappyUP!!! - RC Willey
Why it happened - I was being responsible
Why it makes me happy - they had me in  and out of there with the needed item in NO TIME! I love a lack of a hassle

HappyUP!!! - chat with old pal JP
Why it happened - JP is back in town
Why it makes me happy - always entertained by this person

HappyUP!!! - bank
Why it happened - I was routing hard
Why it makes me happy - ANOTHER place that got me in and out today in a jiffy! I needed it today

HappyUP!!! Day 3143

HappyUP!!! - great work
Why it happened - the project moves on
Why it makes me happy - things looked REALLY good today

HappyUP!!! - chatting with neighbors
Why it happened - incident in the hood
Why it makes me happy - it just brings us all together

HappyUP!!! - chat with an old friend
Why it happened - initiative
Why it makes me happy - great to hear that, after all these years, my old pal is doing well

HappyUP!!! Day 3142

HappyUP!!! - teaming with the doctor
Why it happened - luck of the draw
Why it makes me happy - we got taken down.....but not without a fight! Love playing with this guy!

HappyUP!!! - meeting someone with fellow history
Why it happened - unfortunate situation
Why it makes me happy - there is just something about meeting someone that went through something you did that was a major event

HappyUP!!! - end of an era
Why it happened - life...and death occur
Why it makes me happy - it is not as much as it makes me happy....but makes me look forward to the future.

HappyUP!!! Day 3141

HappyUP!!! - lots of progress
Why it happened - we have a project
Why it makes me happy - got a LOT done today in a short period of time

HappyUP!!! - 3 great speeches
Why it happened - Toastmasters
Why it makes me happy - it was a tough decision on who would win today....they were ALL that good!

HappyUP!!! - Giants win!!!
Why it happened - baseball
Why it makes me happy - WE are MOVING ON!!!

J

HappyUP!!! Day 3140

HappyUP!!! - power washing
Why it happened - a project
Why it makes me happy - we got it all done....no problems...no hassles

HappyUP!!! - hanging with the nephew
Why it happened - see above
Why it makes me happy - when he broke out the goggles, it just busted me up. Precious time

HappyUP!!! - it will all be OK
Why it happened - an event in the hood
Why it makes me happy - yeah, inconvenient and undesirable, but it will be fine

HappyUP!!! Day 3139

HappyUP!!! - Celebration of Life
Why it happened - people care
Why it makes me happy - oh, trust me....I wish I didn't have to attend THIS one. Hard.  However, it was a perfect send off for my old friend

HappyUP!!! - texting with lost person
Why it happened - see above
Why it makes me happy - it was just funny stuff on how NOT to find a venue

HappyUP!!! - old acquaintenances
Why it happened - see above
Why it makes me happy - I couldn't believe running across these people....after all these years!

HappyUP!!! Day 3138

HappyUP!!! - Giants WIN!!!
Why it happened - baseball
Why it makes me happy - up 2-0....at the Nationals park? C'mon....need I say more

HappyUP!!! - 4 iron 17
Why it happened -I clubbed up
Why it makes me happy - I don't usually use that club on this hole. It is a bit much. My partner came up a bit short with a club that I knew wouldn't work for me......and....I wasn't far from an ace

HappyUP!!! - brekko chat with JB
Why it happened - we were hungry
Why it makes me happy - just love that guy...don't get to see him nearly enought

JJ

Gary as partner
8 iron/putt/birdie 5....wedge recovery 6.....flop shot/par 7.....great pitch 8.....2 putt 9....5 iron greenie 12...hybrid/wedge/putt/birdie 14...drive/putt 15....spectacular 4 iron 17....wedge 18
Dice roll...twice
JB brekko chat
GiantsUP!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 3137

HappyUP!!! - Giants Win
Why it happened - baseball
Why it makes me happy - it was unlikely...in the foes park..not ACE on mound...love it

HappyUP!!! - great guys
Why it happened - benefit tourney
Why it makes me happy - we knocked it out of the park today. We were honest...which means...ya can't win in these kind of things...no police on every group....nobody played better than us straight up today

HappyUP!!! - that 3-wood
Why it happened - vision
Why it makes me happy - I actually saw this shot....exactly how it had to happen....a high draw over the tree...catching the bank so it can bump right up next to the pin. Gorgeous

JJ

Giants Win
Dodger Loss
"She must be somebody's baby"
Great guys
Several excellent wedges
Super 3 wood 2 with 8 feet...made the putt
Crab Cakes....excellent food
Super cause

HappyUP!!! Day 3136

HappyUP!!! - note from Bob
Why it happened - Toastmasters
Why it makes me happy - it just meant a lot

HappyUP!!! - surviving scaffold
Why it happened - we have a project
Why it makes me happy - it's not as easy scrambling around that situation as it once was. I am intact

HappyUP!!! - weekend confirmation
Why it happened - plans
Why it makes me happy - fun ahead....nothing better than something to look forward to

JJ

Late start
Up and DOWN scaffold
Note from Bob
Playoff Baseball
Confirmation re: weekend

HappyUP!!! Day 3135

HappyUP!!! - golf invitation
Why it happened - friends
Why it makes me happy - great cause...it will be a fun afternoon

HappyUP!!! - haircut
Why it happened - gotta look good!
Why  it makes me happy - great chatting with my stylist today....LOVE those chats

HappyUP!!! - all kind of personal communications
Why it happened - it was just my day?
Why it makes me happy - a great personal note....a wonderful personal e-mail....and a great phone chat.....all on top of meeting over coffee.  A VERY rich day for me.

HappyUP!!! - Giants WIN!!!
Why it happened - Brandon and Bum
Why it makes me happy - after the disappointment with the A's last night.....WE GOT SOME OCTOBER Baseball going on!!!