Friday, July 31, 2015

HappyUP!!! Day 3370

HappyUP!!! - meeting new member
Why it happened - he needed a game
Why it makes me happy - we had room...nice guy...may be able to use his services

HappyUP!!! - Sutter Club
Why it happened - I was invited
Why it makes me happy - great dinner....interesting venue

HappyUP!!! - rooftop boxing
Why it happened - I was invited
Why it makes me happy - what a GREAT venue to watch some amateur boxing! Lots of fun!

Thursday, July 30, 2015

HappyUP!!! Day 3369


HappyUP!!! - gimmie birdie on 1
Why it happened - a really cute wedge
Why it makes me happy - is there a better way to start?

HappyUP!!! - gimmie birdie on 4
Why it happened - a lovely little pitch shot
Why it makes me happy - a guy could get used to these gimmie birdies

HappyUP!!! - WILD birdie on 18
Why it happened - a little luck...a little skill
Why it makes me happy - ...OK....a LOT of Luck. BUT, we all ended up pushing for the day so it worked out well.

HappyUP!!! - Big Mike joining
Why it happened - he needed a back 9 game
Why it makes me happy - always love playing with this guy

Wednesday, July 29, 2015

HappyUP!!! Day 3368


HappyUP!!! - helping a friend
Why it happened - I had an idea
Why it makes me happy - helping others always ranks high on my list

HappyUP!!! - chat with Big Jack
Why it happened - I was wondering something
Why it makes me happy - OK....I now KNOW where to go for more clarity

HappyUP!!! - wedge to 1
Why it happened - been working on this
Why it makes me happy - while it didn't work out as perfectly as I thought it would, it was a gorgeous little hold off wedge.

Tuesday, July 28, 2015

HappyUP!!! Day 3367


HappyUP!!! - setting up
Why it happened - it's Tuesday
Why it makes me happy - I couldn't stay for the meeting....but I was able to still serve

HappyUP!!! - my partners
Why it happened - Lads and Lassies
Why it makes me happy - we had a great time in this mixed event. My partners did a HECK of a job

HappyUP!!! - new shirt
Why it happened - new arrivals
Why it makes me happy - I like the shirt...my future partners won't....but I do!!! LOL


Monday, July 27, 2015

HappyUP!!! Day 3366


HappyUP!!! - inspecting the property
Why it happened - it was finally time
Why it makes me happy - OK....I now KNOW exactly what I am dealing with

HappyUP!!! -  time with Fred
Why it happened - had an appointment
Why it makes me happy - got some great information

HappyUP!!! - Conversation....NOT
Why it happened - it actually didn't happen
Why it makes me happy - sometimes you learn things more when things don't happen than when they do

HappyUP!!! - Bro Time
Why it happened - getting ready to do a deal
Why it makes me  happy - always good to be working on a project and spending time with bro

Sunday, July 26, 2015

HappyUP!!! Day 3365


HappyUP!!! - Getting the deal
Why it happened - I asked and was prepared
Why it makes me happy - I may have misunderstood the fine print.  I would have been disappointed if I didn't get "the deal" but I would have understood and been OK with it

HappyUP!!! - Dom Convo
Why it happened - he was on the road
Why it makes me happy - glad to hear that the move went even better than expected.  Serendipity's are ALWAYS a HappyUP!!!

HappyUP!!! - Flank Steak
Why it happened - I bought some
Why it makes me happy - hadn't had this in a long time.....and....YEAH! (plus I have leftovers)

Saturday, July 25, 2015

HappyUP!!! Day 3364


HappyUP!!! - order arrived early
Why it happened - who knows
Why it makes me happy - the big box store may be employing my old favorite, "under promise, over deliver"? If so, it worked....I'm impressed

HappyUP!!! - breaking even
Why it happened - lots of bad golf
Why it makes me happy - some days, it is only right that no monetization happens

HappyUP!!! - Sharknado 3
Why it happened - it was on tonite
Why it makes me happy - it was so campy...I guess the real HappyUP!!! is that there will be a Sharknado 4!

Friday, July 24, 2015

HappyUP!!! Day 3363


HappyUP!!! - Largos on 4
Why it happened - partner and I all over it
Why it makes me happy - sent a little message over the bow there

HappyUP!!! - Largos on 18
Why it happened - it was crunch time
Why it makes me happy - we performed....both of us...when we needed to. It would have been nice to make the putt(s) but we kept what could have been a huge loss to a minimum

HappyUP!!! - Opponent play
Why it happened - who knows
Why it makes me happy - good to see TC throw down a net 67.....yeah....I would be happier if he would have done it as my partner....but it was great to see

Thursday, July 23, 2015

HappyUP!!! Day 3362


HappyUP!!! - GREAT MATCH
Why it happened - a rare Thursday game
Why it makes me happy - while no one was in peak form....no one was far off....which led to an exciting game today

HappyUP!!! - GREAT COMPANY
Why it happened - see above
Why it makes me happy - it was just an all around great group today

HappyUP!!! - Tour stage
Why it happened - it's all on right now
Why it makes me happy - just loving on the Tour De this year!!!


Wednesday, July 22, 2015

HappyUP!!! Day 3361


HappyUP!!! - day off
Why it happened - outside tournament
Why it makes me happy - good day to get some stuff done

HappyUP!!! - Printer find
Why it happened - I went searching
Why it makes me happy - what was "out of stock" in store is now available on line

HappyUP!!! - Fab Burger
Why it happened - I put it together
Why it makes me happy - it has been great to put together burgers at home....that have some special touches to them....with virtually no waistline worries

Tuesday, July 21, 2015

HappyUP!!! Day 3360

HappyUP!!! - Practice
Why it happened -needed it
Why it makes me happy - picked up the scent...I'm on the trail to getting it back

HappyUP!!! - spotting a deal on printer return
Why it happened - looked at the find print
Why it makes me happy - I am going to kill two birds with one stone on this situation.  

HappyUP!!! - Toastmasters
Why it happened - it's Tuesday
Why it makes me happy - we had a solid meeting today....I also was honored to spend some quality mentoring/advice time with one of our members

Monday, July 20, 2015

HappyUP!!! Day 3359

Don't mess with me! I WILL get ya!


HappyUP!!! - the OPEN
Why it happened - it happens every year
Why it makes me happy - THIS was one EXCITING golf tournament. It would have been nice to see CLASS ACT Spieth win....and he hung in there....but it was GREAT to see CLASS ACT Zach Johnson win as well.

HappyUP!!! - "ya gotta vent the oven"
Why it happened - talk on Doctors regarding showering
Why it makes me happy - cracked me up when one of the women docs made that statement!

HappyUP!!! - sneaking in a truck wash
Why it happened - got a crack of time
Why it makes me happy - it was OVERDUE


Sunday, July 19, 2015

HappyUP!!! Day 3358


HappyUP!!! - Giants win
Why it happened - some big hits and good pitching
Why it makes me happy - humm baby!!! THAT is how to start the second half....with a little sweep of the D-Backs!

HappyUP!!!  - burger save 
Why it happened - propane ran out
Why it makes me happy - glad I have a range to finish off that delectable little meal

HappyUP!!! - phone call
Why it happened - I made it
Why it makes me happy - I learned a lot from what happened

HappyUP!!! - round 3 done
Why it happened - just a ton of delays


Why it makes me happy- it looks like MONDAY FUN at the OPEN.  I can't wait for the finish!

Saturday, July 18, 2015

HappyUP!!! Day 3357


HappyUP!!! - recovery 18
Why it happened - skills
Why it makes me happy - hit a great putt....could have been a fabulous par.....but....sometimes a bogey works

HappyUP!!!  - JB 
Why it happened - the rotation
Why it makes me happy - haven't played with this guy in awhile....always a pleasure

HappyUP!!! - Hole In ONE
Why it happened - I guess the lady hit a great shot
Why it makes me happy - I got a free libation for her efforts...and a congrats to her....for her THIRD Ace! (yeah...while happy....I'm still looking for number 2)

Friday, July 17, 2015

HappyUP!!! Day 3356


HappyUP!!! - my partner
Why it happened - he had it going for awhile
Why it makes me happy - good to watch a great front 9....yeah....he kind of lost it on the back...but..

HappyUP!!! - Giants win
Why it happened - rest did them well
Why it makes me happy - it's time for the second half of season to start

HappyUP!!! - birie on 16
Why it happened - a nice little wedge
Why it makes me happy - it came when it was needed

Thursday, July 16, 2015

HappyUP!!! Day 3355


HappyUP!!! - Comcast
Why it happened - I called them
Why it makes me happy - problem solved....and all....and I mean ALL my connections are up to date. The dude was thorough!!!

HappyUP!!! - The OPEN
Why it happened - it's a tradition
Why it makes me happy - I LOVE a major championship. We are off and running

HappyUP!!! - The TOUR
Why it happened - it's that time of year
Why it makes me happy - today was an epic...and brutal race. Just loved it!!!

Wednesday, July 15, 2015

HappyUP!!! Day 3354


HappyUP!!! - birdie 1
Why it happened - just great shots
Why it makes me happy - it's always super to get off to a hot start

HappyUP!!! - par on 2
Why it happened - a couple of nice shots
Why it makes me happy - I was on a roll

HappyUP!!! - bogey on 18
Why it happened - a bit of scrambling
Why it makes me happy - sometimes....a bogey works as wll as a birdie on the closing hole!

Tuesday, July 14, 2015

HappyUP!!! Day 3353


HappyUP!!! - Comcast call
Why it happened - wanted to check it out
Why it makes me happy - they are going to get tech out lickety split!!!

HappyUP!!! - Tomato give away
Why it happened - I had them on board
Why it makes me happy - the person I gave them to was MOST appreciative

HappyUP!!! - getting to bottom of printer issue
Why it happened - I asked for help
Why it makes me happy - sometimes....it is better to ask for help....even if it costs you a few


Monday, July 13, 2015

HappyUP!! Day 3352


HappyUP!!! - x-ray
Why it happened - I was referred
Why it makes me happy - I just happened to be in the area. I popped into the radiology department.  There appeared to be a pretty large crowd in the waiting area. I was in and out in less than 30 minutes!

HappyUP!!! - the bank 
Why it happened - I bank
Why it makes me happy - in and out in NO TIME!!!

HappyUP!!! - Home Run Derby
Why it happened - change of format
Why it makes me happy - I usually don't watch this snoooooozefest! MLB got the hint. They changed it into a timed, tournament format. It was actually exciting and ran right on schedule! GREAT CHANGE!

Sunday, July 12, 2015

HappyUP!!! Day 3351

HappyUP!!! - birdie on 4
Why it happened - 3 good shots and a putt
Why it makes me happy - I rolled that putt so well! Yes, you can make putts....but....when you roll one just right, it's a special deal

HappyUP!!! - largos
Why it happened - wedge work
Why it makes me happy - I would have been happier (and richer) had I converted these to birdies....but at least I gave myself a chance

HappyUP!!! - pizza
Why it happened - I was hungry
Why it makes me happy - I don't do the pie very often.  I probably won't do it again for awhile.  Today?....it just seemed right

Saturday, July 11, 2015

HappyUP!!! Day 3350


HappyUP!!! - Mini-Invitational
Why it happened - our club organizes events
Why it makes me happy - tournament day always brings a special ambiance

HappyUP!!! - a day with the bro
Why it happened - see the above
Why it makes me happy - I am so lucky to get to spend quality time with my brother in situations like this. Pinch me!

HappyUP!!! - winning ticket
Why it happened - our friend played great
Why it makes me happy - cashing that ticket made the entire day a TREMENDOUS bargain!!!

HappyUP!!! - weather
Why it happened - who knows
Why it makes me happy- the above day would have been brutal had it hit 100....which it easily can this time of year.  Not even close this year.

Friday, July 10, 2015

HappyUP!!! Day 3349

HappyUP!!! - getting a little win
Why it happened - played decently
Why it makes me happy - haven't been burning it up exactly as of late. Nice time for things to be turning around

HappyUP!!! - dinner with the couples
Why it happened - it was a Friday night
Why it makes me happy - spur of the moment.....I was hanging out...got invited.....salmon was delicious. The company was even better

HappyUP!!! - BIG Giants
Why it happened - who knows
Why it makes me happy - just hope they saved some runs for the weekend. In the meantime, it's a win!!!

Thursday, July 09, 2015

HappyUP!!! Day 3348

HappyUP!!! - a little sleep make up
Why it happened - I'm retired
Why it makes me happy - had a rough nite with what is going on. I am so blessed to have the luxury to "lay it down and take it easy".....would have HATED having to go to the office today

HappyUP!!! - seeing the nephew
Why it happened - he stopped by
Why it makes me happy - always enjoy his visits

HappyUP!!! - getting caught up
Why it happened - I had some energy
Why it makes me happy - accomplishment will always reign as a supreme HappyUP!!!

Wednesday, July 08, 2015

HappyUP!!! Day 3347


HappyUP!!! - 5 iron recovery 11
Why it happened - I got some skills
Why it makes me happy - been having some trouble with the "hard hook".....it used to be a no brainer. Put that puppy on the green today

HappyUP!!! - WAH!!
Why it happened - I invited him
Why it makes me happy - always great to have this guy out

HappyUP!!! - diagnosis
Why it happened - had the doc with me
Why it makes me happy - no big deal....kinda a "take two aspirin and call me in the morning kind of thing"....which is FINE by me!!!


Tuesday, July 07, 2015

HappyUP!!! Day 3346



HappyUP!!! -LambBQ
Why it happened - saw a recipe
Why it makes me happy - saw it.....went out and bought....assembled...chilled...grilled....BAM!!!

HappyUP!!! - sharing the above
Why it happened - no show on a pickup
Why it makes me happy - neighbors LOVED it

HappyUP!!! - fabulous meeting
Why it happened - Toastmasters
Why it makes me happy - it's the dog days of summer.....GREAT turnout and participation today

Monday, July 06, 2015

HappyUP!!! Day 3345


HappyUP!!! - Still reveling
Why it happened - big night last night
Why it makes me happy - that US Women's Soccer deal still has the juices flowing

HappyUP!!! - power walk
Why it happened - I do that
Why it makes me happy - everything is feeling great

HappyUP!!! - tomatoes
Why it happened - I grow them
Why it makes me happy - I may not be getting a lot per plant...but I have enough per plant

Sunday, July 05, 2015

HappyUP!!! Day 3344


HappyUP!!! - last nite/day with my girl
Why it happened - I was asked to do a favor
Why it makes me happy - I love doing favors.....especially when I love the favor more than doing the favor

HappyUP!!! - cute lil chip on 11 
Why it happened - my second shot ran out
Why it makes me happy - this one took a little skill......it was tricky....a little 9 iron stood straight up so heel of club is clear of the ground....give it a little pop....BAM....gimmie par

HappyUP!!! - 3 wood on 7
Why it happened - just got on it
Why it makes me happy - a guy shouldn't have a 3 wood into 7...well....unless the wind is blowing hard on the drive...AND against on the second shot.  Got that puppy within 20 feet of the pin.

HappyUP!!! - US Women Soccer
Why it happened - they are damn good
Why it makes me happy - I would have preferred a more exciting game.....BUT....it was clear...those ladies got better and better and better with EVERY game. Their best game was tonite

Saturday, July 04, 2015

HappyUP!!! Day 3343


HappyUP!!! -brekko
Why it happened -I was invited
Why it makes me happy -who doesn't love a little Buddy breakfast?

HappyUP!!! - Looking good
Why it happened -4th of July
Why it makes me happy - hey.....nothing wrong with wearing an "outfit." I wasn't the only one. Loved seeing it all around me

HappyUP!!! - pickin the sticker
Why it happened - I had a thorn in my paw
Why it makes me happy - my goodness....I couldn't find this pesky dude.  When I finally found "this sword" and extracted it.....ahhhhhhhhh.....instant relief

HappyUP!!! - big win
Why it happened - mostly due to my partner
Why it makes me happy- SOMEBODY just moved up BIG TIME in Partner of the Year standings

Friday, July 03, 2015

HappyUP!!! Day 3342


HappyUP!!! - rain
Why it happened - who knows
Why it makes me happy - won't help our situation here in California...but....it was such a capricious little thunderstorm.....it just made me happy

HappyUP!!! - rules call
Why it happened - it's golf
Why it makes me happy - I don't need to be right.....but I REALLY hate to be wrong. The rules of golf are complicated.  We don't play on a even, confined, and level playing surface like every other sport. Therefore, the rules are more expansive. I got it right today....no cheating involved

HappyUP!!! - wedge to 14
Why it happened - touch of skill
Why it makes me happy - I took "the bigger wedge and flighted it"....in other words...it was a "touch shot".....and one that I often fail at.  I darn near holed it out and got the gimmie birdie.  Golf clap...golf clap...golf clap


Thursday, July 02, 2015

HappyUP!!! Day 3341


HappyUP!!! - Walk
Why it happened - NEEDED IT
Why it makes me happy - I blasted that one out tonite....and felt GREAT for doing so

HappyUP!!! - Chat with "Mom"
Why it happened - I picked up the phone
Why it makes me happy - my goodness.......we laughed so hard....even a tear was shed (on my end)...just a feel good convo

HappyUP!!! - Carolinas
Why it happened - got a care package
Why it makes me happy - haven't had the combo in a long time.....probably shouldn't....but...it was absolutely delicious

Wednesday, July 01, 2015

HappyUP!!! Day 3340


HappyUP!!! - prawns
Why it happened -didn't use them all Monday
Why it makes me happy - letting those crustaceans marinate for a day and a half in the fridge was THE TICKET! It was also good to let the sauce thicken a bit

HappyUP!!! - NOT GOLFING
Why it happened - HEAT
Why it makes me happy - yeah....I bagged on it today....with NO REGRET. People ask me how I beat the heat.  It's a simple answer.....STAY OUT OF IT!!!

HappyUP!!! - JJ at the store
Why it happened - he works there
Why it makes me happy - known this guy forever.....been awhile since I chatted with him.