HappyUP!!! Day 3187

HappyUP!!! - largo 18
Why it happened - three great shots
Why it makes me happy - the tees are stretched back again.....always a HappyUP!!! to finish well

HappyUP!!! - SuperBowl Eve
Why it happened - tradition
Why it makes me happy - Hall of Fame Inductees....and the tension mounts for the big game!

HappyUP!!! - pitch and putt 1
Why it happened - skillz
Why it makes me happy - got off to a nice start


JJ

Brekko
Weather
Pitch/putt 1....3 wood 2...wedge 3...pitch/putt 5....flop/putt 6...wedge 8...pitch/putt 10....pitch 12...pitch 13...pitch 14...drive/bunker shot 15....recovery shot 16....bunker shot 17...drive/hybrid/wedge/largo 18

HappyUP!!! Day 3186

HappyUP!!! - time with the E's
Why it happened - they were having dinner
Why it makes me happy - great peeps and quality time

HappyUP!!! - contractor time
Why it happened - I called
Why it makes me happy - got some guidance

HappyUP!!! - 18
Why it happened - three great shots
Why it makes me happy - it would have helped to make the putt...but wasn't critical. We got the win when I snuck a little driver/hybrid/wedge in there for largo to seal the deal

HappyUP!!! Day 3185

HappyUP!!! - jury duty completed
Why it happened - doing civic duty
Why it makes me happy - just phone calls this time

HappyUP!!! - doors opening up
Why it happened - I did a bit of knocking
Why it makes me happy - the surprise of it was....well....all I can say....was surprising

HappyUP!!! - weather
Why it happened - Nor Cal
Why it makes me happy - got to get out for a decent walk today

HappyUP!!! Day 3184

HappyUP!!! - watching 7 birdies in 14 holes
Why it happened - dude had it going on
Why it makes me happy - I have seen more birdies...on a longer course....but that was by a pro. It cost me some dough but it's a day to remember!!!

HappyUP!!! - a phone call
Why it happened - been having some things checked
Why it makes me happy - not the best of news....but....I have an idea of what I am dealing with

HappyUP!!! - whatever
Why it happened - I got a text
Why it makes me happy - even news you don't want to hear is good news if you finally KNOW and get some reliable information.

JJ

A phone call...not great news...but I appeciate it this way
A text....not great news...but...whatever
Drive/hybrid 1....drive/pitch 2....drive 3...drive/hybrid 4....9 iron/putt/birdie 5....8 iron 6....drive/flop/putt 7....up and down 8....bunker shot/gimmie 10....drive 11....5 iron 12...drive/wedge/putt 13...9 iron 14....drive/hybrid/8 iron 18....
Watching a masterful batch of birdies

HappyUP!!! Day 3183

HappyUP!!! - haircut
Why it happened - it comes up
Why it makes me happy - just love the feeling and the visit

HappyUP!!! - jury duty
Why it happened - I stopped by the courthouse
Why it makes me happy - a WONDERFUL resolution

HappyUP!!! - 3 speeches
Why it happened - members were ready
Why it makes me happy - glad to get so much done...and finish right on time

HappyUP!!! Day 3182

Do I need to even describe how good

this was?...No....I didn't think so. It's
hard to make lobster that is unlovable

HappyUP!!! - dinner
Why it happened - a little test run
Why it makes me happy - oh my!!! Expensive...but ....oh so good!!!

HappyUP!!! - weather
Why it happened - it is what it is
Why it makes me happy - fog gone....and gorgeous day!!!...basked in it today

HappyUP!!! - finding some old info
Why it happened - I went digging
Why it makes me happy - I have forgotten so much than I know....but it's just a touch away to remember. Banging out some hits tonight!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 3181

HappyUP!!! - top down
Why it happened - errands
Why it makes me happy - I LOVE living here. You can get the top down at least once every month of the year

HappyUP!!! - Eric Compton
Why it happened - golf
Why it makes me happy - wish he would have won...he could of....just needed a little better day. It would have been one of the greatest sports stories of all time. It was an "almost" ...hope it comes in a day soon

HappyUP!!! - Hawaii pictures
Why it happened - Champions tour
Why it makes me happy - those waves in the background...looking to envelop the golfers...reminded me of time in the islands. Hmmmmmm......a plane tickent?

HappyUP!!! Day 3180

HappyUP!!! - rainpants
Why it happened - it was cold
Why it makes me happy - amazing what that piece of outerwear does to warm up everything

HappyUP!!! - wedge on 18
Why it happened - a few good shots set it up
Why it makes me happy - everythign was on the line....and I delivered a nice strike

HappyUP!!! - fog finally lifting
Why it happened - weather
Why it makes me happy - it took awhile....but...when the fog went away...it was a STUNNING few hours here

HappyUP!!! Day 3179

HappyUP!!! - riding
Why it happened - maintenance
Why it makes me happy - just what the doctor ordered

HappyUP!!! - Klay Thompson
Why it happened - he was playing the Kings
Why it makes me happy- I witnessed NBA history

HappyUP!!! - strong birdie on 17
Why it happened - striped one
Why it makes me happy - this hole has given me fits. This is the second near ace in a week on this bug-a-boo!

HappyUP!!! Day 3178

HappyUP!!! - leftover
Why it happened - made dinner last night
Why it makes me happy - that mex rice with the chicken cordonScott in it was the bomb...and a fabulous lunch

HappyUP!!! - club dinner
Why it happened - a meeting
Why it makes me happy - got some great info

HappyUP!!! - The LunaTic
Why it happened - dinner
Why it makes me happy - fun times with my dinner companion

HappyUP!!! Day 3177

HappyUP!!! - that beauty on 17
Why it happened - perfect strike
Why it makes me happy - almost got that second ace today. That gem could not have come at a better time

HappyUP!!! - a win
Why it happened - the above helpbed
Why it makes me happy - opponent played out of his mind....could have lost a boat load today. My pard and I held it off to get a skint win.

HappyUP!!! - icebreaker
Why it happened - Toastmasters
Why it makes me happy - great story...great start from our newest member

HappyUP!!! Day 3176

HappyUP!!! - propane trip
Why it happened - I was out
Why it makes me happy - the dude was wearing a suit that filled my tank...I felt like royalty!!!

HappyUP!!! - Chicken CordonScott
Why it happened - creativity
Why it makes me happy - a butterflied chicken breast....a bit of mustard...some prosciotto....and cheese...wrap it up...grill it....yeah....good stuff

HappyUP!!! - meeting the artist
Why it happened - propane
Why it makes me happy - interesting dude....GREAT ART....if you need a firepit...I know where I would point you.....as long as you got a wallet!

HappyUP!!! Day 3175

HappyUP!!! - visit with J regarding project
Why it happened - we set it up
Why it makes me happy - good to get some clarity on possible upcoming endeavor

HappyUP!!! - thumb picking
Why it happened - I'm learning
Why it makes me happy - it's tough...especially for me...but I'll get it done

HappyUP!!! - L stepping up to speak
Why it happened - dude is a stud
Why it makes me happy - full slate for tomorrow

HappyUP!!! Day 3174

HappyUP!!! - leftover Wellington
Why it happened - I froze some
Why it makes me happy - it came out of the microwave as good as it went in

HappyUP!!! - Seahawk/Packer game
Why it happened - playoffs
Why it makes me happy - K...let's be clear...the Seahawks are far from my favorite team...but...it was one of the greatest comebacks of all time....very exciting!!!

HappyUP!!! - great walk
Why it happened - had to get out
Why it makes me happy - felt great afterward....and the during process was fabulous

HappyUP!!! Day 3173

HappyUP!!! - 8 iron pargo
Why it happened - striped one
Why it makes me happy - while in the air....there was hope....."will this be the second ace?"

HappyUP!!! - a new recipe
Why it happened - I'm always on the hunt
Why it makes me happy - deliciousness

HappyUP!!! - playoffs
Why it happened - tradition
Why it makes me happy - not the greatest or most exciting games...but entertaining

HappyUP!!! Day 3172

HappyUP!!! - a coupon
Why it happened - I earned it
Why it makes me happy - saved a little money

HappyUP!!! - 3 birdies
Why it happened - hit some shots
Why it makes me happy - 2 of them were gimmies...kick ins....I don't get many of those

HappyUP!!! - shouldering the partner
Why it happened - I played well...he didn't
Why it makes me happy - I'll be on the other end of that deal....it's a golf karma thing. Glad I could help today

HappyUP!!! Day 3171

HappyUP!!! - early appointment
Why it happened - I got on line
Why it makes me happy - easy in...easy out....all on time when you do things early in the day

HappyUP!!! - it's feeling good today
Why it happened - who knows
Why it makes me happy - I just likd a day when the pain is a bit less

HappyUP!!! - Oscar nominations
Why it happened - we do that
Why it makes me happy - social forces were pushed aside....lots of great choices this year. A bit less political...even though...there will be a backlash

HappyUP!!! Day 3170

HappyUP!!! - gimmie birdie on 18
Why it happened - fabulous wedge
Why it makes me happy - loved watching that shot go up...wondering if it just might find the bottom of the jar for an eagle.....it was  a big help

HappyUP!!! - speeches
Why it happened - Toastmasters
Why it makes me happy - love the two that put it out there today....great job

HappyUP!!! - a reschedule call
Why it happened - I'm on the short list
Why it makes me happy - I LOVE being retired!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 3169

HappyUP!!!! - fog
Why it happened - weather
Why it makes me happy - it's a change. No fog when I went to my early morning venue...lots of it coming back home......yeah...it was  bit scary....but....I liked the awarenesss

HappyUP!!! - smog pass
Why it happened - did a little work
Why it makes me happy - not a given with that finicky girl...glad she passed

HappyUP!!! - pidkin up the mower
Why it happned - it was ready
Why it makes me happy - LOVE taking care of my guy....all systems go!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 3168

HappyUP!!! - connection and adaption
Why it happened - working on it
Why it makes me happy - it was easier than what I had been taught

HappyUP!!! - swordfish
Why it happened - I bought some
Why it makes me happy - that was some good stuff

HappyUP!!! - National Champ Game
Why it happened - we do that
Why it makes me happy - I can do without the hype at it's extent....but the game was a good one...what a surprise!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 3167

HappyUP!!! -texts with Sneve and Seth
Why it happened - I did a shout out
Why it makes me happy - funny and great connections

HappyUP!!! - Kings win
Why it happened - who knows
Why it makes me happy - that team needs to win...it soooo needs to win

HappyUP!!! - playoff football
Why it happened - it's how we roll
Why it makes me happy - not as exciting on both games...but one was..and that's OK

HappyUP!!! Day 3136

HappyUP!!! - a WIN
Why it happened - the birdie on 18 didn't hurt
Why it makes me happy - kinda hurt my partner yesterday...made a bit of amends today

HappyUP!!! - great leftover
Why it happened - last nite's dinner
Why it makes me happy - when single...and you have a great leftover in the fridge...it's HEAVEN!!!

HappyUP!!! - clean sheets
Why it happened - hygeine
Why it makes me happy - hey...you KNOW you love clean sheets...so do I

HappyUP!!! Day 3135

HappyUP!!!! - dinner
Why it happened - I was hanging at the club
Why it makes me happy - wow!!! THAT  was great seafood cannoloni

HappyUP!!!! - partner
Why it happened - it's a new year
Why it makes me happy - he picked me up today

HappyUP!!! - made a putt on 18
Why it happened - I still have some skills
Why it makes me happy - save some money...and kept a BAD SCORE off the books for this year

HappyUP!!! Day 3134

HappyUP!!! - nice long walk
Why it happened - things feeling good
Why it makes me happy - gimpy knee held up well.  Nice weather for the walk

HappyUP!!! - the Claw
Why it happened - my city
Why it makes me happy - probably the last time I will see it this year as leaf season comes to an end. Just thankful every time it comes around

HappyUP!!! - new garbage day
Why it happened - city adjusting things
Why it makes me happy - I REMEMBERED!!! Some of my neighbors didn't!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 3133

HappyUP!!! - Swiffer Duster
Why it happened - got a recommendation
Why it makes me happy - THAT thing is DA BOMB for dusty items!!!

HappyUP!!! - solid round
Why it happened - fundamentals
Why it makes me happy - didn't get a very large win today.....my turn to pick up and carry my partner...heaven knows how often my partners do it for me.

HappyUP!!! - recovery
Why it happened - who knows
Why it makes me happy - was feeling a little "scratchy" this morning....thought a cold might be coming on....everyone has one these days....I'm good with it being a false alarm

JJ

Swiffer duster
Coffee
Weather
Great round
Feeling better after being questionable
Good win

HappyUP!!! Day 3132

HappyUP!!! - FS showing up early to help
Why it happened - New Years?
Why it makes me happy - I LOVE getting help

HappyUP!!! - my speech
Why it happened - Toastmasters
Why it makes me happy - delivered a solid message that was TREMENDOUSLY well received

HappyUP!!! - Table Topics
Why it happened - Toastmasters
Why it makes me happy - BB was bubbly and engaging and carried the meeting

HappyUP!!! - Chuck
Why it happened - had a little car issue
Why it makes me happy - he gave me a little tip....and it worked!!!! Save about 500 somoleans!!!


JJ


evaluation
My speech
 Table Topics
Great news from Chuck re: car
Book recommendations
Great weather

HappyUP!!! Day 3131

HappyUP!!! - finding my book
Why it happened - searching
Why it makes me happy - needed it for a presentation

HappyUP!!! - writing my speech
Why it happened - Toastmasters
Why it makes me happy - this is going to be a good one!!!

HappyUP!!! - leftover Wellington
Why it happened - made some extra
Why it makes me happy - yummmmmmy lunch!!

HappyUP!!! - taping myself
Why it happened - I was paying attention
Why it makes me happy - don't want to burden my friend. I watched how he did it. I was able to find comparable tape at local store...and......I think I did a pretty good job!

HappyUP!!! Day 3130

HappyUP!!! - Wongs
Why it happened - Act of Service
Why it makes me happy - always like to help out a friend......and get a little chicken chow mein for myself....delicious!!!

HappyUP!!! - Dallas game
Why it happened - playoffs
Why it makes me happy - 4 wild card games this weekend.....FINALLY there was one that was interesting.  I don't care about any of the teams in the playoffs...but I LOVE it when it's "balls to the walls" and dudes are laying it all out there

HappyUP!!! - nice walk
Why it happened - weather
Why it makes me happy - great to feel good enough to be out there....when so many I know are falling under the weather

HappyUP!!! Day 3129

HappyUP!!! - frost delay
Why it happened - weather
Why it makes me happy - nice time to relax

HappyUP!!! - staying warm
Why it happened - great layering
Why it makes me happy - the frost gave way to sunshine....cold sunshine.....then warmer later. LOVELY day!

HappyUP!!! - chip in on 12
Why it happened - hit perfect pitch
Why it makes me happy - as soon as it left the wedge, I (and my opponent) could see it was going in

HappyUP!!! - pars on the bookends
Why it happened - good play
Why it makes me happy -

HappyUP!!! Day 3128

Are you kidding me??? How good
is this going to be?!?!.......

...well...this would be the answer!

HappyUP!!! - back on the links
Why it happened - physio and protocol
Why it makes me happy - played great and with little pain

HappyUP!!! - starting the year with a win
Why it happened - found a little something on the range the other day
Why it makes me happy - hey....I'm UP!!!  Gotta love a win!!!

HappyUP!!! - making Beef Wellington
Why it happened - it's a New Year
Why it makes me happy - you don't do this one very often....but it is sooooo good....and...while there is a process to it.....I mashed up a couple of recipes to cut the time waaaaaaaay down.....and it was DELICIOUS!!!

HappyUP!!! - two skins
Why it happened - 3 good shots on 7
Why it makes me happy - I went almost ALL of last year without getting a skin. I'm off to a great start!!!

JJ

Back on the links
Beef Wellington
Eating Wellington
Birdie on 7.....two skins
Big win with my partner of the year

HappyUP!!! Day 3127 NY Day 2014

HappyUP!!! - getting taped
Why it happened - my physio
Why it makes me happy - it's NY Day....and my buddy was willing to see me for my issue.

HappyUP!!! - Bowl Games
Why it happened - tradition
Why it makes me happy - we are heading toward the National Championship game!

HappyUP!!! - Rose Parade
Why it happened - tradition
Why it makes me happy - been watching this since I was a kid....and though it changes little.....I still love it!