HappyUP!!! Day 3402

HappyUP!!! - It's A Boy!!!

Why it happened - sonograms

Why it makes me happy - can't wait for the new arrival!!!

HappyUP!!! - getting a deal

Why it happened - it's Sept

Why it makes me happy - glad I acted today! Saved 20%

HappyUP!!! - Coaching session

Why it happened - I needed some help

Why it makes me happy - I have gone off track...great to get a little assistance

HappyUP!!! - lunch invitation

Why it happened - friend was in the neighborhood

Why it makes me happy- unfortunately, I had just eaten...but still great to get invited!

HappyUP!!! Day 3401

HappyUP!!! - Help from the Cubs

Why it happened - great pitching

Why it makes me happy - if the Giants can't win, it's great that the Dodgers don't!!!...especially NOW!!!

HappyUP!!! - Derek Carr

Why it happened - pre-season football

Why it makes me happy - the young Raider's QB looks like he developed even more during the off season. He looked promising last year. 

HappyUP!!! - great walk

Why it happened - I walk...it's one of my favorite things to do

Why it makes me happy - I just felt GREAT before I went to bed!

HappyUP!!! - leftovers

Why it happened - I didn't eat everything yesterday

Why it makes me happy- great stuff....no cooking!

HappyUP!!! Day 3400 R.I.P. Wayne Dyer

Wayne Dyer - was always a favorite author of mine. His outlook toward his leukemia was as positive as one's could be when looking at the gun barrel of that nasty disease.

HappyUP!!! - brekko with Jerry

Why it happened - I get hungry

Why it makes me happy - great to exchange some new ideas

HappyUP!!! - Walk

Why it happened - I do that

Why it makes me happy - ran across a buddy along the way and we spent some quality time hoofing along

HappyUP!!! - Carolinas

Why it happened - I was HUNGRY

Why it makes me happy - hadn't grabbed this meal in quite awhile.....and....I saved some for brekko!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 3399

HappyUP!!! - seeing Rich

Why it happened - we stay in touch

Why it makes me happy - love this guy!!!! Glad to get him out on the links today. Great "shits n giggles" golf

HappyUP!!! - weather 

Why it happened - we played early

Why it makes me happy - we decided to play alone at 7 a.m. rather than later on with my usual group. WOW!!! What a GREAT move that was. The morning was glorious. The afternoon was miserable

HappyUP!!! - rolling a few

Why it happened - we had some time

Why it makes me happy - great way to pass a little time...very entertaining

HappyUP!!! Day 3398

HappyUP!!! - brekko

Why it happened - got a call

Why it makes me happy - always great to hook up for breakfast with this person

HappyUP!!! - new pop up rod

Why it happened - old one broke

Why it makes me happy - this turned out to be  a fairly easy plumbing fix....and only ONE trip to the hardware store!!!

HappyUP!!! - getting some help from Chris

Why it happened - a situation came up

Why it makes me happy - nice that we are taken care of so easily

HappyUP!!! Day 3397

HappyUP!!! - headache dissipation

Why it happened - aspirin

Why it makes me happy - I don't get headaches.....but....man...did I wake up with a doozy this morning!!! Aspirin did the job in short order

HappyUP!!! - phone call

Why it happened - old buddy was thinking of me

Why it makes me happy - glad to get back in touch. Looking forward to getting together soon

HappyUP!!! - what?...huh?...OK

Why it happened - who knows

Why it makes me happy - I can be happy in befuddlement

HappyUP!!! Day 3396

HappyUP!!! - chat with Steve B

Why it happened - his wife friended me

Why it makes me happy - ol college buddy...we will get together soon

HappyUP!!! - opening the doors

Why it happened - I am a gamer

Why it makes me happy - I didn't feel good today...continuation of yesterday...but...I did the job

HappyUP!!! - picking up the trash

Why it happened - I think someone had a problem

Why it makes me happy - was just glad to pick up that traffic problem

HappyUP!!! - chicken stew
Why it happened - I was thinking ahead
Why it makes me ahead - so happy I did that "thaw out" of tremendous dish I make. It was EXACTLY what I needed tonight!

HappyUP!!! Day 3395 BIRTHDAY

HappyUP!!! - it's my Birthday
Why it happened - I survived another year
Why it makes me happy - hey...I am still alive...gotta love that...many are not

HappyUP!!! - funny wishes
Why it happened - various ways
Why it makes me happy - I love to laugh

HappyUP!!! - under the weather
Why it happened - who knows
Why it makes me happy - I could not have picked a better day to feel "weird." Soooo many good wishes for my B-day...just what I needed on a day that I was not at my best

HappyUP!!! - collage
Why it happened - that damn brother
Why it makes me happy - he has hold of family slides.....and...he caught me...in all points of my life. Darn good work...even IF he had to put it there for all the world to see

HappyUP!!! Day 3394

HappyUP!!! - great chat

Why it happened - called old buddy

Why it makes me happy - we are putting it together

HappyUP!!! - SPCA

Why it happened - had to get a gift

Why it makes me happy - great to send gifts as donations

HappyUP!!! - Frick and Frack

Why it happened - SPCA

Why it makes me happy - nope...ain't gonna do it...but loved playing with those black littermates. Portia would love them. Just can't become "old cat man"...well...not yet...maybe on Tuesday

HappyUP!!! - Kaitlin Birthday dinner
Why it happened - we do these things
Why it makes me happy - I LOVE MY FAMILY!!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 3393

HappyUP!!! - Hot August Night

Why it happened - our club does that

Why it makes me happy - just a great night

HappyUP!!! - invitation

Why it happened - buddy was thinking

Why it makes me happy - I would have missed great event. Great to be considered

HappyUP!!! - company

Why it happened - see above

Why it makes me happy - sooooooo much fun!!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 3392

HappyUP!!! - invitation

Why it happened - I am loved

Why it makes me happy - hell yeah!!!

HappyUP!!! - check in with buddy

Why it happened - I picked up the phone

Why it makes me happy - I just love this dude...and we will get it on next week

HappyUP!!! - softness

Why it happened - just a thing

Why it makes me happy - well...it just does

HappyUP!!! Day 3391

HappyUP!!! -Emmi Class
Why it happened -it was available
Why it makes me happy - I like to learn

HappyUP!!! - a walk

Why it happened - I do that

Why it makes me happy - had a little hang  up today...glad I got home

HappyUP!!! - surgeoun determined

Why it happened - research

Why it makes me happy - hoping it doesn't have to happen..but...if it does...I got my dude

HappyUP!!! Day 3389

HappyUP!!! - pasta night

Why it happened - I was invited

Why it makes me happy - hadn't gone to one of these in forever....DELICIOUS....and the company was FABULOUS

HappyUP!!! - pickle brined fried chicken

Why it happened - I saw a recipe

Why it makes me happy - this is the Chik-Fil-A recipe. I haven't had enough of their fare to know if this was it...but....I did learn that saving pickle juice for a chicken brine is a great idea

HappyUP!!! - some great communication

Why it happened - it happens

Why it makes me happy - great to be on the same page with a buddy

HappyUP!!! Day 3388

HappyUP!!! - a guest

Why it happened - Toastmasters

Why it makes me happy - F came back after visiting long ago. It is his time now. We will get a new member

HappyUP!!! - truck wash

Why it happened - weather cooled down

Why it makes me happy - yeah...went a little too long since the last one. Always nice to drive a clean car inside and out

HappyUP!!! - weather

Why it happened - it's weather

Why it makes me happy - after the last two days, I was SOOOO happy to get a break in the action

HappyUP!!! Day 3387

HappyUP!!! - talking with E Mats

Why it happened - I was curious about an old story

Why it makes me happy - so many laughs on that phone call with an old buddy

HappyUP!!! - corn salad

Why it happened - I had some corn that was getting stale

Why it makes me happy - hey...steam it...toss it into a salad....BOOM! ...ya got a killer meal!

HappyUP!!! - walks

Why it happened - I do that

Why it makes me happy - took a couple short ones today before it got TOO hot (and...yeah...it got hot today).  Very enjoyable

HappyUP!!! - being retired

Why it happened - well...that happened

Why it makes me happy- just glad I DICTATE my schedule...so I didn't have to feel 106 degree heat today

HappyUP!!! Day 3386

HappyUP!!! - Mad Bum

Why it happened - he is THE bomb

Why it makes me happy - WHAT a game he pitched....and hit. He is a marvel

HappyUP!!! -  afternoon at the club

Why it happened - buddy suggested it

Why it makes me happy - we had a lot of fun

HappyUP!!! - invitation accepted

Why it happened - it was sent to me

Why it makes me happy - lots of fun ahead...and a great cause.

HappyUP!!! Day 3385

HappyUP!!! - brekko

Why it happened - tourney day

Why it makes me happy - great breaking bread with my partner

HappyUP!!! - tourney

Why it happened - we put them on

Why it makes me happy - we didn't play well. Neither of us had a good day......BUT...we had a GREAT time

HappyUP!!! - hybrid cut 10

Why it happened - I still have some skills

Why it makes me happy - moving it left to right under trees is not exactly in my skill set these days. It used to be. This one was a gem!

HappyUP!!! Day 3384

HappyUP!!! - training

Why it happened - Toastmasters

Why it makes me happy - I learned a little....but....I had a great chicken salad! Great company too! LOVE when the club supports us

HappyUP!!! - Brad J

Why it happened - he was a guest

Why it makes me happy - haven't played with this dude in a LOOOONG time. What a nice gentleman!

HappyUP!!! - a club's hospitality

Why it happened - Toastmasters

Why it makes me happy - we got that training done on the back of this gracious club

HappyUP!!! Day 3383

HappyUP!!! - chat with Johnny E

Why it happened - we were texting

Why it makes me happy - it was a great chat about golfing theory and stuff

HappyUP!!! - closure re: property

Why it happened - contingencies released

Why it makes me happy - I gave it my shot. I'm glad it's over

HappyUP!!! - afternoon visitor

Why it happened - just happenstance

Why it makes me happy - what a GREAT visit. So enjoyable catching up!

HappyUP!!! - home cleanup

Why it happened - got some motivation

Why it makes me happy- I can get a little sloppy around the house. It didn't take that much to jump up the volume in that area....and...I enjoyed it!

HappyUP!!! Day 3382

HappyUP!!! - birdie on 2

Why it happened - great shots

Why it makes me happy - I don't birdie this hole often....it's always a great start

HappyUP!!! - playing with Mike L

Why it happened - he needed a game

Why it makes me happy - I have known him...never had the pleasure of playing with him. And....tho he cost me a few geeters due to his FINE play...it was great to watch

HappyUP!!! - Tuppy visit

Why it happened - he was going to dinner

Why it makes me happy - we are going to play in the Scotch tourney this weekend. I warned him. He wants to go anyway!

HappUP!!! Day 3381

HappyUP!!! -text thread

Why it happened - i got no idea

Why it makes me happy - got some answers

HappyUP!!! - TM

Why it happened -  it happens every week

Why it makes me happy - we were short on speakers. K, the one speaker, was fantastic. B, our TableTopics Master, just reached down....did an awesome job....and not only saved the meeting...she made it one of the best I have ever attended

HappyUP!!! - locking in on training

Why it happened - it's required

Why it makes me happy - I committed to get it done for the club. Going to be fun

HappyUP!!! Day 3380

HappyUP!!! - door delivery

Why it happened - I got friends

Why it makes me happy - it's great to have people in the biz that can do some custom stuff at a low cost

HappyUP!!! - school is in

Why it happened - we have a great educational system

Why it makes me happy - it's a HAPPYUP!!! sound a couple of times a day

HappyUP!!! - morning breeze

Why it happened - it's why I live here

Why it makes me happy - what a PLEASANT August morning

HappyUP!!! - buttonless cashier

Why it happened - I was doing errands

Why it makes me happy- I said, "you missed one." She said, "No, the button is gone." Me, "can't you sew it on?" She "I don't know how."  .....and...to myself....I was happy I took "bachelor living" (Home economics for guys) in high school. I can't sew...but I can put on a button!

HappyUP!!! Day 3379

HappyUP!!! - a nice drive

Why it happened - had a venue

Why it makes me happy - just great to get the top down for a prolonged time. Weather perfect for it

HappyUP!!! - short ribs

Why it happened - that is what was served

Why it makes me happy - short ribs aren't the thing that I would always order...but they were offered...and they were SPECTACULAr

HappyUP!!! - doing my best

Why it happened - I grind

Why it makes me happy - I didn't get the win....it was a miserable day I had going on...but I kept grinding...and took my opponent to many more holes than it could have been

HappyUP!!! Day 3378

HappyUP!!! - Lobster Truck

Why it happened - they were in town

Why it makes me happy - it was a VERY tasty treat

HappyUP!!! - running into an old friend

Why it happened - Lobster Truck (see above)

Why it makes me happy - GREAT to reacquaint!!!

HappyUP!!! - a par on 18

Why it happened - I GROUND that one out

Why it makes me happy - horrible tee shot...no way to make par from there...or was there? Cobbled that deal out which led to a big win

HappyUP!!! - birdie on 3

Why it happened - fabulous pitch shot

Why it makes me happy- that hole RARELY  gets birdied...especially by me!

HappyUP!!! Day 3377

HappyUP!!! - great group...JM and the G-Mac

Why it happened - scheduling

Why it makes me happy - just enjoy these dudes immensely

HappyUP!!! - birdie on 6

Why it happened - a really nice wedge

Why it makes me happy - getting a bit of skills back

HappyUP!!! - birdie on 17

Why it happened - hit a good one...and a great putt

Why it makes me happy - it was getting down to crunch time...performed

HappyUP!!! - hold off 6 iron 18

Why it happened - a bit of skills

Why it makes me happy- that ball was an awkward distance...and lying WAY above my feet....and... yeah...I put the formula together to come up with a spectacular shot

HappyUP!!! Day 3376

HappyUP!!! - lobster truck coming

Why it happened - I got on line

Why it makes me happy - I can't wait

HappyUP!!! -  reach out e-mail to  me

Why it happened - old friend saw something

Why it makes me happy - it was a very honored and sacred privilege to be reached to for wisdom and advice

HappyUP!!! - cutlet recipe

Why it happened - I saw some TV

Why it makes me happy - this is an easy one...always looking for a new chicken recipe

HappyUP!!! - a bit of magic
Why it happened - who knows
Why it makes me happy - sometimes...a thing can happen...that can only be described as a Divine thing....and it HAS to be acknowledged

HappyUP!!! Day 3375

HappyUP!!! -printer set up

Why it happened - reorganization

Why it makes me happy - went fairly easy...even got some scanner capability (which old system didn't have)

HappyUP!!! - FB posting

Why it happened - found old pics in the process of reorg

Why it makes me happy - the post got me in contact with old friends

HappyUP!!! - enchilada

Why it happened - grocery trip

Why it makes me happy - hadn't had Bel Air's Verde enchiladas in a long time....they are pretty darn good

HappyUP!!! - car done

Why it happened - buddy been working on it

Why it makes me happy- time to hit the road again

HappyUP!!! Day 3374

HappyUP!!! - DELIVERING

Why it happened - speech time

Why it makes me happy - this was a TOUGH one to keep it together while doing. But...I grinded through it

HappyUP!!! - National Nite Out

Why it happened - an initiative

Why it makes me happy - great evening out with neighbors...and some old friends

HappyUP!!! - teeth cleaning

Why it happened - I do that

Why it makes me happy - I got another good bill of health...no pain...lots of fun

HappyUP!!! Day 3373

HappyUP!!! - speech decision

Why it happened - gotta a commitment to live up to

Why it makes me happy - this is going to be a good one

HappyUP!!! -  trashing out

Why it happened - all part of the project

Why it makes me happy - nibble ...nibble ...nibble....yep...others are better at this than me...well...except on my best days...but happy with progress made

HappyUP!!! - great news from friend

Why it happened - I got involved in a project

Why it makes me happy - it's GREAT when things go BETTER...and that always needs to be celebrated...as oppose to when they can go worst

HappyUP!!! Day 3372

HappyUP!!! - evaproative cooler fix

Why it happened - initiative

Why it makes me happy - wasn't that difficult...and will add to quality of life

HappyUP!!! -  walk

Why it happened - just staying on it

Why it makes me happy - move...move...move...move...and walking fast is my thing

HappyUP!!! - reorganization

Why it happened - it just needed too

Why it makes me happy - it's always frustrating to me...hard to do..not in my basic skill set....but...it's a new month...I will get it done

HappyUP!!! Day 3371

HappyUP!!! - walk

Why it happened - I do that

Why it makes me happy - great sweat worked up

HappyUP!!! - Giants comeback

Why it happened - who knows

Why it makes me happy - this may have been the most exciting game of the year

HappyUP!!! - weather

Why it happened - it's weather

Why it makes me happy - Mr and Mrs Invitational forced me out of the office today. Glad they got a nice weather day....it could have been brutal. It cleared the way for me to do other things to enjoy the day