Saturday, January 31, 2015

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

Friday, January 30, 2015

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

Thursday, January 29, 2015

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

Wednesday, January 28, 2015

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

Tuesday, January 27, 2015

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

Monday, January 26, 2015

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!!!


Sunday, January 25, 2015

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?

Saturday, January 24, 2015

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

Friday, January 23, 2015

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!


Thursday, January 22, 2015

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

Wednesday, January 21, 2015

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

Tuesday, January 20, 2015

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!

Monday, January 19, 2015

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


Sunday, January 18, 2015

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



Saturday, January 17, 2015

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

Friday, January 16, 2015

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

Thursday, January 15, 2015

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

Wednesday, January 14, 2015

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!!!

Tuesday, January 13, 2015

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!!!

Monday, January 12, 2015

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!!!


Sunday, January 11, 2015

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



Saturday, January 10, 2015

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


Friday, January 09, 2015

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



Thursday, January 08, 2015

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!!!

Wednesday, January 07, 2015

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

Tuesday, January 06, 2015

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


Monday, January 05, 2015

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!

Sunday, January 04, 2015

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

Saturday, January 03, 2015

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 -

Friday, January 02, 2015

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


Thursday, January 01, 2015

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!