HappyUP!!! Day 3339

HappyUP!!! - LP speech

Why it happened - he was scheduled

Why it makes me happy - he took a risk....and it paid off

HappyUP!!! - my speech

Why it happened - I was scheduled

Why it makes me happy - wasn't as prepared as I like to be.....yet pulled off a decent presentation

HappyUP!!! - prawns

Why it happened - new recipe

Why it makes me happy - OMG!.....I'm on to something with this one!!! The goat cheese dipping sauce was killer!

HappyUP!!! Day 3338

HappyUP!!! - late phone chat

Why it happened - needed to go over some details

Why it makes me happy - it was a LOT of laughter!

HappyUP!!! - lined up an officer

Why it happened - I asked

Why it makes me happy - had a great chat with a mentee who is going to accept this position

HappyUP!!! - talking with another potential officer

Why it happened - made the suggestion

Why it makes me happy - I think this team I have recruited is JUST what we need

HappyUP!!! Day 3337

HappyUP!!! - brekko

Why it happened - had to get some protien

Why it makes me happy - LOVED this little low cal picker upper.  Just a couple of eggs and some cottage cheese.  So simple but exactly what my body wanted this morning before competing!

HappyUP!!! - partner on back 9

Why it happened - who knows

Why it makes me happy -he turned it on and tossed a low for me on the back 9. We definitely needed it!!!

HappyUP!!! - bunker shot 14

Why it happened - used the ol noodle

Why it makes me happy - rather than my usual wedge...I used a little bit MORE wedge for this long bunker shot.  That baby came out of the sand low, carrying, and SPINNING. It laid it down within a flagstick of the hole.  Tapped that baby in.....sandy!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 3336

HappyUP!!! -chip in on 13

Why it happened - pretty nice little touch on this one

Why it makes me happy - considering where I was after my tee shot, there was NO WAY birdie was in the equation.  A par would have been overachieving.  Yet....chip...land....roll...roll...roll....PLOP!

HappyUP!!! - near eagle on 4

Why it happened -fabulous shots

Why it makes me happy - nailed a drive.....got on a 3 wood....came up a little short.....then hit the most wonderful little pitch shot that just missed dropping in....tap in birdie

HappyUP!!! -  pork chop

Why it happened - hungry

Why it makes me happy - I've found a nice marinade that is just PERFECT for the pork. It's nice to be able to have another item to throw in the mix for grilling

HappyUP!!! Day 3335

HappyUP!!! - Went to the Senior Open

Why it happened - had a ticket

Why it makes me happy - it was actually a lot of fun to be there and see the action for awhile.  

HappyUP!!! - leaving the Senior Open

Why it happened - heat

Why it makes me happy - we saw just enough....hopped right on a bus....and were dropped back at our car with NO problems at all

HappyUP!!! - lunch at the club

Why it happened - needed some food

Why it makes me happy - it was GREAT to watch the rest of the tournament from a COOL place and go, "those people have to be BAKING!"  Much better venue in the afternoon

HappyUP!!! Day 3334

HappyUP!!! - Senior Open begins

Why it happened - annual thing

Why it makes me happy - it's RIGHT HERE in Sacramento! It was a lot of work and quite a coup to get this event here.  It's a GREAT thing for Sacramento community

HappyUP!!! - The Heat

Why it happened - It's summer in our world

Why it makes me happy - I'm not out in it!!!! Yep.....THAT is what I am happy about

HappyUP!!! - tasty burger

Why it happened - doing some experiments

Why it makes me happy - traditionally, I don't make many burgers at home. It's fun "messing with the mix" a bit

HappyUP!!! Day 3333

HappyUP!!! - even par front 9

Why it happened - good ball striking and putting

Why it makes me happy - front 9 is tough. Had a shot to take it under par today....but I'll take even

HappyUP!!! - shaking a habit

Why it happened - a decision

Why it makes me happy - I can stand over the golf ball a bit too long at times. It's a habit I've fallen into over the years.  Made a decision that I would work on that.  I haven't been playing that well so I said to myself, "if you are going to play bad golf, you might as well do it faster!"  Excellent progress today!

HappyUP!!! - 3 birdies

Why it happened - all of the above

Why it makes me happy - birdies are what it's all about.  Played my butt off today.....good thing I did because our opponents played even better.  We didn't get the W today.....but, at least, it wasn't the slaughter it could have been

HappyUP!!! - coffee

Why it happened - I do that

Why it makes me happy- nice conversation today

HappyUP!!! Day 3332

HappyUP!!! - gallerying the practice round

Why it happened - got some tickets

Why it makes me happy - it was fun to do a little walking around.....getting close to some legends

HappyUP!!! - Me and Cookie

Why it happened - practice round

Why it makes me happy - got to have a little chat with my old buddy, John Cook. OK...maybe we aren't necessarily old buddies....but I did caddy for him once at this same venue.  It was funny!

HappyUP!!! - new carpet

Why it happened - we needed it

Why it makes me happy - got to stop by the club on the way home and check out the new rug. NICE!

HappyUP!!! Day 3331

HappyUP!!! - seeing my doc

Why it happened - a little issue to fix up

Why it makes me happy - ahhhhh.....relief will soon be on the way

HappyUP!!! - getting the meeting together

Why it happened - I was helping out

Why it makes me happy - threw in a little random act of kindness...that always gives one a little boost!

HappyUP!!! - cobb salad

Why it happened - picked one up

Why it makes me happy - hadn't had one of these in a long time. I saw it at the grocery store and decided to give it a little try. Excellent call!!!

HappyUP!!! - World Cup soccer
Why it happened - every few years it comes along
Why it makes me happy - the US Women did a pretty good job tonite. They got the win. It wasn't a signature game but a W is a W.  Fun tournament coming up!

HappyUP!!! Day 3330

HappyUP!!! - US Open

Why it happened - tradition

Why it makes me happy - what an exciting finish!!! There was SOOOOO much drama in this year's tournament. Just FANTASTIC sporting event

HappyUP!!! - two birdies on the back 9

Why it happened - some pretty nice little shots

Why it makes me happy - managed to sneak a ROPED 7 iron inside my opponent for the greenie on 12.  Hit a cute little pitch and run shot on 16 and followed it up with a wonderful putt.  All helped lead to another W!

HappyUP!!! - dinner

Why it happened - Father's Day

Why it makes me happy - OMG.....everything was so dang good! The salads....the dip....the burger. Killer!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 3329

HappyUP!!! - early time

Why it happened - lucky in the lottery

Why it makes me happy - going to be a hot one today......thrilled to play early!

HappyUP!!! - 4 Buddy Birdies

Why it happened - he was hitting it well

Why it makes me happy - when your partner makes 4 birdies, good things are going to happen...like another W!!!

HappyUP!!! - birdie on 10

Why it happened - some shots

Why it makes me happy - the drive....the 3 wood...the little wedge...the putt.....all done exactly like they should be

HappyUP!!! Day 3328

HappyUP!!! -haircut

Why it happened - it's maintenance

Why it makes me happy - always love going to the shop to get the ears lowered. Today, I REALLY got them lowered. I call it my "Drought Cut."  Won't require much water to clean this up

HappyUP!!! - Giants

Why it happened - it's baseball

Why it makes me happy - you have to be a Giants fan to understand the happiness that ALWAYS comes along when they beat the Dodgers

HappyUP!!! - ball striking

Why it happened - keep working on it

Why it makes me happy - score didn't come today....but it will.  Got the W. 

HappyUP!!! Day 3327

HappyUP!!! - US Open begins

Why it happened -tradition

Why it makes me happy - one of the greatest events in the WORLD!!!....and I get to watch as much as I want. BLESSED to be retired to enjoy such things

HappyUP!!! - Memorial Event

Why it happened - a passing

Why it makes me happy - it was good catching up with some old friends...and meeting some others who were friends of this great man

HappyUP!!! - BBQ invite

Why it happened - Fathers Day coming

Why it makes me happy - a meal is in my future WITH the family. LOVE family time

HappyUP!!! Day 3326

HappyUP!!! - ball striking

Why it happened - little tip

Why it makes me happy - I am sure "the secret" will go away...yet again....but....I'm on to something...and putting the puzzle pieces back together again. Very optimistic

HappyUP!!! -  Gold Bond

Why it happened - it's getting hot

Why it makes me happy - it's man's best friend out on the golf course

HappyUP!!! - lettuce burger

Why it happened - it's the way I do them

Why it makes me happy - who needs a bun?...lettuce is an AWESOME bun. I think In-N-Out probably calls those "Protien Style". Never had one there like that...but loved it at home

HappyUP!!! - US Open Day

Why it happened - tradition

Why it makes me happy- it's a fun...and different look at our course

HappyUP!!! Day 3325

HappyUP!!! - Salad

Why it happened - tried something new

Why it makes me happy - pomegranate seeds are an EXCELLENT addition to one's greens

HappyUP!!! - CHAMPIONSHIP

Why it happened -Warriors

Why it makes me happy - I remember when they won the last one....40 years ago....I was SOOO into that series way back when. Nice to see them do it again

HappyUP!!! - range session

Why it happened - wanted to take the tip to the lab

Why it makes me happy - YEP!...exactly what I needed. Makes perfect sense to me

HappyUP!!! Day 3324

HappyUP!!! - road trip

Why it happened - Fathers Day coming

Why it makes me happy - bro, nephew and I....out on a venture....c'mon...that's just a ton of fun

HappyUP!!! - HiDive

Why it happened -road trip

Why it makes me happy - great looking at the Bay and prepping for the game

HappyUP!!! - golf tip

Why it happened - was waiting for my ride

Why it makes me happy - it's exactly what I think I need

HappyUP!!! Day 3323

HappyUP!!! - Warriors

Why it happened - they are superior

Why it makes me happy - pretty clear the title is COMING HOME

HappyUP!!! - WORDS fun

Why it happened - I play

Why it makes me happy - though some are weird, I like learning new words

HappyUP!!! - garden

Why it happened - did a little watering

Why it makes me happy - I may not get volume....but I think the quality is going to be excellent

HappyUP!!! Day 3322

HappyUP!!! - bunker play

Why it happened - I was in a bunch of them

Why it makes me happy - it's good to know I got some skills. Every one of the bunker shots was pretty darn good (now....just got to stay out of those bunkers!)

HappyUP!!! - weather

Why it happened - we went out early

Why it makes me happy - could have been a cooker...glad we got out in front of it. Very pleasant

HappyUP!!! - brekko

Why it happened - I do that

Why it makes me happy - great to hang with the guys....and got just the right amount of fuel

HappyUP!!! Day 3321

HappyUP!!! - Lost World

Why it happened - went to the movie

Why it makes me happy - it lived up to the billing

HappyUP!!! - overcoming drama

Why it happened - just used to it

Why it makes me happy - life...experience...wisdom.....just can't get drawn in by those that have learned to try to suck EVERYONE into their life like a vortex.  Nobody is that important

HappyUP!!! - getting the DVD going

Why it happened - had to scramble

Why it makes me happy - I don't watch many of those. Had some issues. Overcame them. Got the research done

HappyUP!!! Day 3320

HappyUP!!! - Pork Chops

Why it happened - a little BBQ

Why it makes me happy - great sauce on them babies tonite. Haven't BBQ'd a chop in forever. Delicious

HappyUP!!! - cool 

Why it happened -weather

Why it makes me happy - it's June...and I will take any cool day I can get

HappyUP!!! - Warriors win

Why it happened - they are ON IT

Why it makes me happy - looks like the locals are heading for first championship in 40 years

HappyUP!!! Day 3319

HappyUP!!! - Happy Birthday

Why it happened - it happens every year

Why it makes me happy - and I never forget you, mom. Kisses to heaven

HappyUP!!! - rain

Why it happened - crazy

Why it makes me happy - we continue to take whatever we can get. This is probably the last of it for a looooong while

HappyUP!!! - Der WeenieHut

Why it happened - helping the bro

Why it makes me happy - I don't get a chili cheese dog very often...but....it was on the way. Love the Weinerschnitzel

HappyUP!!! - shoe storage

Why it happened - did some reorganization

Why it makes me happy - happy place for the golf shoes

HappyUP!!! Day 3318

HappyUP!!! -  Mom speech
Why it happened - Toastmasters
Why it makes me happy - it makes me happy that this member is good enough now to give this great, though sad, speech. I have given a similar one. It ain't easy

HappyUP!!! - steamer

Why it happened - whipped it out

Why it makes me happy - great little tool for my floors

HappyUP!!! - government business

Why it happened - I made a call

Why it makes me happy - got it taken care of. Yeah....it took awhile....it's the government....but....just glad to get it done

HappyUP!!! - an invitation

Why it happened - upcoming event

Why it makes me happy - it's something to look forward to. Can't wait!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 3317

HappyUP!!! - check in the mail

Why it happened - it's a quarterly thing

Why it makes me happy - yeah....I know it's coming......but it's still a happy day to receive it. Someone said, "why don't you have it direct deposited?" I said, "hey....lots of things are easy to do on line....I just love a check in the mail!" It makes me more appreciative

HappyUP!!! - nephew popping by

Why it happened - he does that

Why it makes me happy - nice little visit and took care of some business

HappyUP!!! - significant outdoor improvement

Why it happened - drought

Why it makes me happy - I won't say what it is....but....whenever I do this.....it is a marked difference which has to leave people wondering, "huh? how does he do that?"  LOL

HappyUP!!! Day 3316

HappyUP!!! - Warriors game

Why it happened - it's the playoffs

Why it makes me happy - the outcome didn't make me happy.  The comeback and the intensity of play definitely did.  We got a series on our hands

HappyUP!!! - day off

Why it happened - played enough days in a row

Why it makes me happy - great day to be lazy....sleep in....enjoy the morning....which I DID!

HappyUP!!! - Memorial Tourney

Why it happened - every year

Why it makes me happy - GREAT playoff.....what pressure golf was played....AMAZING stuff!

HappyUP!!! Day 3315

HappyUP!!! - Firepit

Why it happened - after dinner

Why it makes me happy - the conditions were just perfect for relaxing with friends....kibitizing.... taking and dealing up crap.

HappyUP!!! - triple crown

Why it happened - we do that

Why it makes me happy - it was about time someone took that down. I missed the live race. It would have been exciting to watch. Yet, it was pretty cool

HappyUP!!! - Acorn dinner

Why it happened -tournament over

Why it makes me happy - great food.....excellent dinner companion(s)....a nice wrap to a tournament that didn't exactly turn out as planned

HappyUP!!! Day 3314

HappyUP!!! - shellfish buffet

Why it happened - Acorn dinner

Why it makes me happy - unlimited oysters...are you kidding me? Just fabulous food

HappyUP!!! - up and down 9

Why it happened -a great putt

Why it makes me happy - we needed a little something at this point!

HappyUP!!! - 2 putt on 13

Why it happened - greens weren't fast and skills

Why it makes me happy - I put this ball on the green in a bad place......and....because of the two factors above....still escaped with a 4 net 3

HsppyUP!!! Day 3313

HappyUP!!! -  KING of the Long Drive
Why it happened - entered on a lark
Why it makes me happy - I hit it OK....but.....I'm not considered "long"....but....I caught a couple and won the senior division

HappyUP!!! - Springer's House

Why it happened - basketball

Why it makes me happy - great time hanging with da boyz

HappyUP!!! - birdie 18

Why it happened - a great wedge shot

Why it makes me happy - darn near holed this puppy. It was the bright spot on a dark round of golf

HappyUP!!! - Acorn begins

Why it happened - it's an annual thing

Why it makes me happy - all the guys......guests....competition.....food....great times!

HappyUP!!! Day 3312

HappyUP!!! - Wah

Why it happened -he came out

Why it makes me happy -just LOVE this guy....anytime he comes out

HappyUP!!! - morning off

Why it happened - buddy had something to do

Why it makes me happy - used the time to get a few extra winks

HappyUP!!! - brother golf

Why it happened - Acorn tune up

Why it makes me happy - I am so blessed to get to spend this time...and I appreciate every moment

HappyUP!!! Day 3311

HappyUP!!! - Golf Galaxy

Why it happened - upcoming tourney

Why it makes me happy -got some great stuff.....and some STEEP discounts. 

HappyUP!!! - 3 speeches

Why it happened - Toastmasters

Why it makes me happy - all great....and we got done on time

HappyUP!!! - Total Wine

Why it happened - I was near there

Why it makes me happy - great to get a little re-stock on items.....especially ones I will need for upcoming tournament

HappyUP!!! Day 3310

HappyUP!!! - painting

Why it happened - helping out the new homeowners

Why it makes me happy - great times with nephew and brother. We knocked some work out in a hurry today

HappyUP!!! - movie

Why it happened - I was invited

Why it makes me happy - probably, left on my own, I may have skipped this one. Glad I didn't. Great flick

HappyUP!!! - relaxing after the job

Why it happened - we worked hard...not long

Why it makes me happy - it's just great to sit around chatting after putting in good work and chatting

HappyUP!!! - Cosco item

Why it happened -found it

Why it makes me happy - it was funny figuring it out...or not....we gave up on this found item. Had a lot of fun "placing it" for the new homeowners