HappyUP!!! Day 3278

HappyUP!!! - great drive
Why it happened - I was a passenger
Why it makes me happy - nice easy commute to the destination

HappyUP!!! - birdie on 17
Why it happened - 4 really nice shots
Why it makes me happy - foreign course....kinda figured out this funky hole on the fly....probably got myself a little too close for comfort....but made the adjustment and the birdie

HappyUP!!! - sand dabs
Why it happened - the restaraunt offered them
Why it makes me happy - not the best I have ever had....but pretty darn good...and hadn't had these puppies in forever

HappyUP!!! - a little assistance
Why it happened - a little accident
Why it makes me happy - did a little "extra miling" for a comrade in need....I am sure he appreciates it.....it doesn't matter if he does or doesn't....I just know that, if I was in his situation....it is the kind of help that I would want.

HappyUP!!! Day 3277

HappyUP!!! - Wah
Why it happened - I extended the invitation
Why it makes me happy - love golfing with Wah!

HappyUP!!! - printer fix
Why it happened - I wish I could tell you
Why it makes me happy - I did a whole lot of McGyvering....nothing seemed to work....until something did. I wish I could pinpoint it....but....because I can't.....just thrilled to get back on line

HappyUP!!! - doing some research...getting it right
Why it happened - I made some calls
Why it makes me happy -- OK....now I know EXACTLY what to do.....it will be easy for everyone

HappyUP!!! - day care
Why it happened - I needed some help
Why it makes me happy - it's great to be able to have someone help out with something that makes things much easier for me....and....it's a win win for my helper

HappyUP!!! Day 3276

HappyUP!!! - near ace

Why it happened - perfect shot

Why it makes me happy - I NAILED this one on the button. It landed two feet short left of the pin and ended up 2 inches dead even to the right of the pin. That ball had to go up to the edge of the cup, take a look, and say, "I don't like falling."

HappyUP!!! - coffee

Why it happened - it is on the schedule

Why it makes me happy - great chat today

HappyUP!!! - hitting balls

Why it happened - I do that on occasion

Why it makes me happy - found a little something in the session

HappyUP!!! Day 3275

HappyUP!!! - 3 speeches
Why it happened - members are into it
Why it makes me happy - THAT was a  jam packed and fulfilling meeting! Great product

HappyUP!!! - birdie on 4
Why it happened - a good drive and 3 wood
Why it makes me happy - I haven't put it on 4 in two for awhile. I was staring down a 15 foot eagle putt. Nice to walk away with the kick in, stress-free birdie

HappyUP!!! - haircut
Why it happened - my person got me in
Why it makes me happy - didn't think I was going to get in on time.

HappyUP!!! - being able to give some help
Why it happened - kinda a long term plan
Why it makes me happy - it's a highlight of a life's work

HappyUP!!! Day 3274

HappyUP!!! - new kix
Why it happened - overdue
Why it makes me happy - got a little something coming up.  Current shoes are just unacceptable.  These puppies are lookin good in da hood

HappyUP!!! - estimate
Why it happened - company was Johnny on the Spot
Why it makes me happy - I know what I need to know.  Going to go crunch some numbers. This might actually work out

HappyUP!!! - lawn visit
Why it happened - I have established a landmark
Why it makes me happy - great to have such fun with my visitors

HappyUP!!! Day 3273

HappyUP!!! - "Craven"
Why it happened - I had a recollection
Why it makes me happy - it was THEE winning word....kinda pulled out of nowhere...NICE!

HappyUP!!! - Gardening
Why it happened - had to
Why it makes me happy - pretty much "all in" for the year now unless I get  a wild hair. Time to watch em grow......and water...and pick the weeds...and...etc.  Hey...good to be out of the dirt for this year

HappyUP!!! - hitting balls
Why it happened - I am working on it
Why it makes me happy - I am on the verge of some good things happening....just got to put in a little time to allow them to flourish.  Great to help out a buddy of mine who asked for a little assistance

HappyUP!!! Day 3272

HappyUP!!! - Brekko
Why it happened - hungry
Why it makes me happy - hadn't thrown that little French Toast sandwich together at the club in awhile. It was EXACTLY what I needed

HappyUP!!! - NO RAIN
Why it happened - fickle nature
Why it makes me happy - yep.....I want the rain.  And...we were supposed to get a spit of it this morning.  It wouldn't have helped our situation out much....and would have spoiled my outside plans. Glad we skirted this one

HappyUP!!! - cut wedge into 15
Why it happened - uh....skillz?
Why it makes me happy - I didn't know I still had this cute little shot in the bag still. This was a gem!

HappyUP!!! Day 3271

HappyUP!!! - Out of Bounds
Why it happened - my buddy was picking it there
Why it makes me happy - glad to go out for a few minutes and give a little support

HappyUP!!! - RAIN
Why it happened - who knows why...it's a rarity
Why it makes me happy - we'll thake that gratuitous inch....even if it's nothing more than to remind us what it smells like

HappyUP!!! - 8 iron into 18
Why it happened - put a good move on this one
Why it makes me happy - hey....it was 18.....and when that shot was hit....it pretty much sealed the deal for the day

HappyUP!!! Day 3270

HappyUP!!! - Giants sweep
Why it happened - it's the Dodgers?
Why it makes me happy - it's the Dodgers

HappyUP!!! - A surprise shower
Why it happened - capricious
Why it makes me happy - any time we get any rain......and....despite this being nothing....is a welcome event

HappyUP!!! - Blizzard
Why it happened - sweet tooth
Why it makes me happy -- I haven't had one of these in well over a year....maybe two. Man...did that little puppy hit the mark for a happy tummy!

HappyUP!!! - Ace Hardware
Why it happened - needed a little something
Why it makes me happy - and....as usual....they had it. They always do!

HappyUP!!! Day 3269

HappyUP!!! - driver info and options
Why it happened - I asked
Why it makes me happy - the pro shop did a great job in giving me everything I need

HappyUP!!! - a big win
Why it happened - my partner, Vitamin K
Why it makes me happy - I'm up for the year now!!! Outside!!!

HappyUP!!! - Giants WIN AGAIN
Why it happened - Joe Panik delivered
Why it makes me happy - it's a winning streak....2 games!....and....against the Dodgers. It makes it that much sweeter. Possible sweep?

HappyUP!!! - project went great
Why it happened - a little consciousness
Why it makes me happy - this new adventure was not without a boo boo or two. All in all, it went as well as it could. I was impressed by the product.  I was impressed with the performance of my tool.

HappyUP!!! - even par through 4
Why it happened - some good driving, pitching, wedging, and putting
Why it makes me happy - I'm usually happy if I can get to this place at 1 over....even 2 over is kinda OK.  I was off to a great start. I'll get it all put together soon

HappyUP!!! Day 3268

HappyUP!!! - Giants WIN
Why it happened - great defense and some bats
Why it makes me happy -

HappyUP!!! - new head
Why it happened - parts place had it
Why it makes me happy - great to get this done in person. Tried doing it on-line but it was the wrong thing

HappyUP!!! - 3 weeks of new habit
Why it happened - a change was needed
Why it makes me happy - "they" say it takes 3 weeks to establish a new habit. According to my studies, I find that to be untrue.  3 weeks IS, however, an excellent base to build upon!

HappyUP!!! - new member
Why it happened - person liked our product
Why it makes me happy - more growth.....awesome

HappyUP!!! Day 3267

HappyUP!!! - neighbor landscape
Why it happened - they are making progress
Why it makes me happy - what a dramatic difference!!!

HappyUP!!! - allowed cuts in line
Why it happened - I asked
Why it makes me happy - I don't usually do this. This establishment has very slow lines....and no express lanes. I had one item.  The guy I asked was extremely cordial

HappyUP!!! - helping out another's effort
Why it happened - I was asked
Why it makes me happy - easy to help....just honored to be asked

HappyUP!!! Day 3266

HappyUP!!! - weight
Why it happened - been keeping an eye out
Why it makes me happy - just keeping up the progress. Another winning week

HappyUP!!! - a house guest
Why it happened - did a favor
Why it makes me happy - what a nice time today

HappyUP!!! - change of venue
Why it happened - I mentioned something
Why it makes me happy - this is going to save me 9 hours in a car in one day

HappyUP!!! - entering a tourney
Why it happened - schedule freed up
Why it makes me happy - this is going to be a fun and something to look forward to

HappyUP!!! Day 3265

HappyUP!!! - Giants WIN!!!
Why it happened - ring ceremony?
Why it makes me happy - 8 games is a long enough losing streak. Glad the G-men got it out of the way early in the season. Everyone will suffer a slump.  Hopefully, we are done with it

HappyUP!!! - back to back birdies
Why it happened - wedges and putts
Why it makes me happy - I hadn't been contributing much until then. Glad to chip in to the team

HappyUP!!! - tournament day
Why it happened - we do this one once a year
Why it makes me happy - we didn't qualify but we got to play with some nice guys we don't usually play with.  A great day

JJ
Hybrid/putt 1...drive/hybrid/wedge 4...6 iron 6...drive/pitch/putt 7...drive 9...drive 10...wedge 11...putt 12...putt 13....wedge/putt/birdie 14....wedge/putt/birdie 15...putt 17....drive/hybrid/7 iron/putt 18

Tournament day
New plans for end of month
Giants Wing

HappyUP!!! Day 3264

HappyUP!!! - chicken stew
Why it happened - a little creation
Why it makes me happy - made it last night....let it marinade in the fridge overnight....DELICIOUS!!! A great new recipe for chicken

HappyUP!!! - birdie 16
Why it happened - good wedge...better putt
Why it makes me happy- it was just the pick-me-up we needed

HappyUP!!! - Cargo Tie
Why it happened - saw this the other day
Why it makes me happy - a great solution for an occasional persnickety problem

JJ

Crocs
Cargo Ties
Key solution
Wedge/par 3...wedge 4...2 putt 5....hybrid 6....pitch/putt 12....drive/9 iron 13...3 wood 14...3 wood 15...wedge/putt/birdie 16
Chicken stew

HappyUP!!! Day 3263

HappyUP!!! - Super HappyUP!!!! Day
Why it happened - I'm on a roll
Why it makes me happy - a lot of productivity. I can't wait to dig in and get some more things done!

HappyUP!!! - faucets replaced
Why it happened - they weren't working properly
Why it makes me happy - when you get out the pipe wrench....and go get parts....and turn off your water....stuff can go wrong. Not today!!!....and I appreciated it

HappyUP!!! - new hoses
Why it happened - it was time
Why it makes me happy - I am sure they will kink in time. But, for now, they work perfectly. I LOVE that

HappyUP!!! - Tools
Why it happened - I did some digging
Why it makes me happy - I found some tools that belonged to my dad that I was unaware of. I also pulled out some little used one's of my own...as well as some new one. Soooo many great discoveries.

JJ

HedgeHog

Glue Gun

Pipe Wrench

2 Faucets changed out

Green Acres

Orange Crush

Router

Impact Driver and Drill

Re-seeding

Idea to move raised bed

Grinding wheel

Re-tooling idea

Hassle free returns

HappyUP!!! Day 3262

HappyUP!!! - water consumption
Why it happened - I was thirsty
Why it makes me happy -I have been trying to up the H2O intake. Did a great job of it today

HappyUP!!! - helping neighbor
Why it happened - I was mindful
Why it makes me happy - she didn't have the right tool for the job. Glad I noticed and jumped in

HappyUP!!! - blower
Why it happened - I was doing some cleaning out
Why it makes me happy - I found a handy tool......that I forgot that I even had...and it does a GREAT job!!!

JJ

Weedeater and part order
Garden taking shape
Duffy 1st homer
New raised bed
Mulch

HappyUP!!! Day 3261

HappyUP!!! - a new member
Why it happened - she liked what we were selling
Why it makes me happy - love new members. A lady joining us keeps up our balance....and a Dr, no less

HappyUP!!! - a guest
Why it happened - saw us on internet
Why it makes me happy - another new member to be......no question we will get a new application next week

HappyUP!!! - errand run
Why it happened - had to do it
Why it makes me happy - I had a different outlook toward errands today.  I did some great routing. I had some foresight into things that were a bit out in the distance timeless....but got them done while in the area

HappyUP!!! - Boxter wash
Why it happened - she needed it
Why it makes me happy - car wash was on my way....in and out

JJ

3 speeches
A guest
A new member
Washing the Boxter
Errands run...jamwhamalam
Tomatoes In
Digging a ditch
Ordering paint

HappyUP!!! Day 3260

HappyUP!!! - Giants come home
Why it happened - it was time
Why it makes me happy - great home opener celebration

HappyUP!!! - joke file
Why it happened - I am jokemaster tomorrow
Why it makes me happy - I got a lot of laughs going through my archives

HappyUP!!! - renewing member
Why it happened - I sent out the message
Why it makes me happy - thought this member might leave...too busy. He is young and Toastmasters will really help him

JJ
War of Art
Edger order

HappyUP!!! Day 3259

HappyUP!!! - the Masters
Why it happened - it's a tradition like no other
Why it makes me happy - I just LIVE for this tournament. It's so beautiful. My favorite sporting day of the year

HappyUP!!! - health improvement
Why it happened - I've been watching it
Why it makes me happy -lost a little weight this week. C'mon!!!...you know that is a HappyUP!!!

HappyUP!!! - new use for tool
Why it happened - I was thinking
Why it makes me happy -what a GREAT way to vacuum the stairs!!! Easy and Fast!!!...just how I like it

HappyUP!!! Day 3258

HappyUP!!! - rototilling
Why it happened - it's that time of year
Why it makes me happy - so glad my dirt grinder is back in business

HappyUP!!! - recovery 7 iron 16
Why it happened -  skills
Why it makes me happy - glad to pull this little piece of magic off

HappyUP!!! - visitor
Why it happened - people visit
Why it makes me happy - what an unexpected surprise!!!....and a great visit

HappyUP!!! Day 3257

HappyUP!!! - steak
Why it happened - I was due
Why it makes me happy - I don't have it very often...which makes it all the better

HappyUP!!! - knee move
Why it happened - I was watching some replays
Why it makes me happy - I think this is going to help

HappyUP!!! - top down
Why it happened - weather
Why it makes me happy - just love convertible weather

HappyUP!!! - driver decision
Why it happened - test worked out
Why it makes me happy - this switch in equipment should help the game


JJ

HappyUP!!! Day 3256

HappyUP!!! - Butch
Why it happened - I rang him up
Why it makes me happy - it's not often you need a guy in the door business....but...when you do.... it's great to have just the guy to call. Glad to hear he is doing so well

HappyUP!!! - glue job
Why it happened - I am a bit handy
Why it makes me happy - great to put this beast back together. It worked!!!

HappyUP!!!! - seeing the nephew
Why it happened - he pops in on occasion
Why it makes me happy - always a nice little visit

JJ
Weedeating
Driver test
New drill

HappyUP!!! Day 3255

HappyUP!!! - winning big
Why it happened - played OK
Why it makes me happy - I'm on a roll since coming back. Love Winning!

HappyUP!!! - Hunter joining us
Why it happened - he was friend of my partner
Why it makes me happy - LOVE meeting a new guy....especially one as nice as him

HappyUP!!! - birdie 5
Why it happened - great shot and putt
Why it makes me happy - I am really appreciating anything good going on with the golf game right now

JJ

Pastrami n Cheese

HappyUP!!! Day 3254

HappyUP!!! - Storm Drain cleaning
Why it happened - it was flooding
Why it makes me happy - it wasn't on my corner. It was raining. I didn't have to do it. The neighbor I did it for didn't even realized that I had done it.....and that is soooooooo OK.  A little community service even if it was a bit inclement

HappyUP!!! - guest
Why it happened - she was invited
Why it makes me happy - another new member on the way

HappyUP!!! - return of some missing members
Why it happened - our charm
Why it makes me happy - GREAT to see the return of these two...welcome back!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 3253

HappyUP!!! - NCAA Finals
Why it happened - tradition
Why it makes me happy - dang!!! I was for the Badgers....but at least we got a great game

HappyUP!!! - Gigantics
Why it happened - it's BASEBALL season again
Why it makes me happy - MadBum picked up right where he left off....and we start with the W

HappyUP!!! - new tools
Why it happened - helpful people
Why it makes me happy - life is going to get a WHOLE lot less frustrating when I do a few projects/chores that are overdue.

HappyUP!!! Day 3252

HappyUP!!! - Cable Out
Why it happened - who knows
Why it makes me happy - no TV...no Internet......I found better things to do. Eye opener there

HappyUP!!! - LOOOONG Walk
Why it happened - weather cleared
Why it makes me happy - this is the farthest I have gone in awhile....and I didn't think I would be able to get much in at all

HappyUP!!! - smart phone
Why it happened - cable out
Why it makes me happy - while good to have a day off from the technology of the cable, a guy can't just go cold turkey while here in town, right?  Actually, just happy to have the backup in case of an emergency

HappyUP!!! Day 3251

HappyUP!!! - Kentucky/Wisconsin
Why it happened - tourney time
Why it makes me happy - what a game! An instant classic! Love me some Badgers!!!

HappyUP!!! - recovery 7 iron 16
Why it happened - I get some practice at it
Why it makes me happy - it's one of the more challenging shots at the club....and I'm probably as good or better than most at it....still.....when it actually found the green....THAT was overachievement

HappyUP!!! - invitation for four ball
Why it happened - tourney coming up
Why it makes me happy - it would be great to qualify...love the dudes I am playing with

HappyUP!!! Day 3250

HappyUP!!! - Winning with Rick
Why it happened - mostly him
Why it makes me happy - I lost a lot with him last year. Good to get him in the win column

HappyUP!!! - birdie on 15
Why it happened - great drive...decent wedge...great putt
Why it makes me happy - the rest of the day, to that point, had been a train wreck.  Super happy to make a contribution

HappyUP!!! - good to be back
Why it happened - healthy again
Why it makes me happy - just nice to be back at "the office"

HappyUP!!! Day 3249

HappyUP!!! - late walk
Why it happened - wind died
Why it makes me happy - didn't feel like it....but did it anyway...and felt better for it

HappyUP!!! - hitting in the wind
Why it happened - had to
Why it makes me happy - once again....I didn't feel like it.  I really hitting balls when it's windy but I have to get some reps in

HappyUP!!! - clean up
Why it happened - good day for it
Why it makes me happy - ahhhhh....a little chaos cleaned up....peace

HappyUP!!! Day 3248

HappyUP!!! - rototiller fix
Why it happened - closer inspection
Why it makes me happy - glad I was able to do this myself....otherwise, my tiller would have missed tilling season

HappyUP!!! - Winning at Words
Why it happened - who knows
Why it makes me happy - I was on a 3 game winning streak.....then I dropped 7 in a row!!! Good to get back into the win column

HappyUP!!! - trying a new driver
Why it happened - had to face the music
Why it makes me happy - not generating the clubhead speed I once did.....nice to know I have a little option that may get me back to straight and hitting it a bit farther

HappyUP!!! - No April Fools
Why it happened - who knows
Why it makes me happy - I really dislike practical jokes....I don't play them and I love it when the favor is returned

JJ
Trying a new driver
Good advice for the above
Taking the morning off
Winning at Words
Great walk
Fixing the rototiller