HappyUP!!! Day 3524 NY EVE 2015

HappyUP!!! - a swing by the club

Why it happened - my buddies were getting done

Why it makes me happy - love hanging with the boys

HappyUP!!! - an invitation

Why it happened - see above

Why it makes me happy - looks like I have some fun ahead

HappyUP!!! - JB's party

Why it happened - it was NY Eve

Why it makes me happy - OMG!!!...such gracious hosts. LOVE people that have the gift of hospitality! ....home in bed...safely....great food...wonderful night!

HappyUP!!! Day 3523

HappyUP!!! - Dave Mason

Why it happened - got a Xmas present

Why it makes me happy - haven't listened to vinyl in YEARS. Can't wait to figure out the project to get it all converted to digital

HappyUP!!! - finding my DeWalt charger

Why it happened - was in and out of a back room

Why it makes me happy - hey...almost bought a new one...to the tune on $70...it was like reaching into an old coat and finding that money. ChaCHING!!!

HappyUP!!! - all vinyl in good shape

Why it happened - stored in vertically?

Why it makes me happy - I wasn't sure about this...not the best of temps...but it appears all of my old vinyl has held up very well

HappyUP!!! Day 3522

HappyUP!!! - doing some research

Why it happened - a paperwork glitch

Why it makes me happy - just made a some dough

HappyUP!!! - bad ass flashlight

Why it happened - I ordered it awhile back

Why it makes me happy - my household had been lacking a great flashlight...I overdid it on this one...but that's OK

HappyUP!!! - our break

Why it happened - it is a tradition

Why it makes me happy - I love my club....but...I just LOVE this little break we take every year

HappyUP!!! Day 3521

HappyUP!!! -  painting

Why it happened - my nephew needed the favor

Why it makes me happy - just glad I have some skills...and the body cooperated...to do a good little deed

HappyUP!!! - new glasses

Why it happened - I do it once in awhile

Why it makes me happy - I'm liking the new specs

HappyUP!!! - setting up the final paperwork

Why it happened - had to do the transfer

Why it makes me happy - glad to get it all set up...hang with the bro and sis for a bit. No, didn't work out tonight...it will be a costly mistake for dealer...and that is a HappyUP!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 3520

HappyUP!!! - lunch

Why it happened - we were tooling in the new ride

Why it makes me happy - just some great family time

HappyUP!!! - weather

Why it happened - it's weather

Why it makes me happy - a FABULOUS day

HappyUP!!! - cleaning up

Why it happened - it was time

Why it makes me happy - Christmas is behind...great to put all the "stuff" away and get rid of the awesome chaos

HappyUP!!! Day 3519

12/26 Sat  Cocktails with the boys....Junko sign up....some encouraging messages


HappyUP!!! - encouraging messages

Why it happened - I did a good deed

Why it makes me happy - I wasn't planning it...but...nice edification

HappyUP!!! - a little time with the boys

Why it happened - they heard about Christmas

Why it makes me happy - just great time hanging out

HappyUP!!! - junkorama sign up

Why it happened - it comes up

Why it makes me happy - hadn't planned on it...but kinda looking forward to it

HappyUP!!! Day 3518 Merry Christmas 2015

HappyUP!!! - pulling off the presentation

Why it happened - a little help

Why it makes me happy -I got THE VIDEO of all time

HappyUP!!! - getting tables turned

Why it happened - my niece/nephews now "get it"

Why it makes me happy - after years of "the gag"...they pulled it on me...priceless

HappyUP!!! - test ride with the family

Why it happened - ya gotta do that

Why it makes me happy - just another priceless memory I will never forget

HappyUP!!! - coming home

Why it happened - ya gotta do that

Why it makes me happy- I was wiped out...totally exhausted...little sleep in anticipation of Christmas...all of the excitement that happened...just regaling in a most FABULOUS day

HappyUP!!! Day 3517

HappyUP!!! - getting the deal done

Why it happened - a little back and forth

Why it makes me happy - OMG!!!...tomorrow will be so epic on Xmas day. I am peeing myself

HappyUP!!! - drop off to a friend

Why it happened - a surprise

Why it makes me happy - it was so unexpected on recepient end...heartwarming

HappyUP!!! - Dinner at my friends

Why it happened - they are gracious hosts

Why it makes me happy - I could go on and on and on regarding this one. The company...the food...the lavish table...OMG....so blessed

HappyUP!!! - caper assistance

Why it happened - I have a good friend

Why it makes me happy- everything is now in place...BIG Santa is coming

HappyUP!!! Day 3516

HappyUP!!! - The NEW Smart N Final

Why it happened - gotta get ready

Why it makes me happy - saw my friend...the regional VP...what a GREAT ADD this will be to the local landscape

HappyUP!!! - Restoration Hardware

Why it happened - I loved what I got the other day

Why it makes me happy - I am SOOOOOO gonna score with the hostesses I go to with their warm and fuzzy wine bags.....and....I was shocked.....waaaaaaaaay discounted

HappyUP!!! - a little retrenching

Why it happened - item I wanted was unavailable

Why it makes me happy - great time to do a little re-think.....well...who am I kidding...gonna fool someone that was in on the schtick. This Xmas will be EPIC

HappyUP!!! Day 3515

HappyUP!!! - an idea

Why it happened - who knows

Why it makes me happy - this will be epic

HappyUP!!! - trip to a dealer

Why it happened - see above idea

Why it makes me happy - OK...peeps not that much of a HappyUP!!!...but the idea lives on

HappyUP!!! - Xmas brekko

Why it happened - it's a tradition

Why it makes me happy - my heart was warmed...the fellowship...new members adding their flavor and ideas...totally fulfilling...to the mind...and to the soul

HappyUP!! Day 3514

HappyUP!!! -leftover shrimp pesto pasta

Why it happened - waved the white flag last nite

Why it makes me happy - what a nice brekko treat!

HappyUP!!! - stormy day of rain

Why it happened - weather

Why it makes me happy -we haven't seen an entire day like this yet. We need a lot more of them. It was so enjoyable to be able to stay in and absorb it.

HappyUP!!! -nephew chatter

Why it happened - Christmas is coming

Why it makes me happy - OK....pretty good idea of what is coming the ol uncle's way....cool!

HappyUP!!! Day 3513

HappyUP!!! -my ol girl

Why it happened - I dug her out

Why it makes me happy - she was sounding very sweet today

HappyUP!!! - Din...Din...Dinner

Why it happened - friend hit me up

Why it makes me happy -what a GREAT place! ...been meaning to try. I'll be back again. The food, the service, and the company were all exquisite

HappyUP!!! -easy shopping day

Why it happened - I went early

Why it makes me happy - I don't know why the stores open up so early for Sunday before Christmas.....not many people are out there.....I have always been glad they do though. It sure makes it easy on me every year.

HappyUP!!! Day 3512

HappyUP!!! - present for the captain

Why it happened - it's Christmas

Why it makes me happy - nice that the boys stepped up and we were able to go over the top for this guy

HappyUP!!! - office party 

Why it happened - I was invited

Why it makes me happy - so much fun.....nice group of people...great food....and I don't even work there!

HappyUP!!! - brekko and rain

Why it happened - the club

Why it makes me happy - I ducked out on golf....needed to anyway...nice breaking a little bread with my buddies!

HappyUP!!! Day 3511

Rainy night.....scrambling my butt off....minimizing damage on 17/18....strong partner....salmon melt

HappyUP!!! - rainy night

Why it happened - weather

Why it makes me happy - I had trouble sleeping....but it was great listening to a nice steady night of rain

HappyUP!!! - scrambling my butt off

Why it happened - I have a couple of skills

Why it makes me happy - hit it awfully today....by the back nine, I at least got my recovery game in order. Had some crazy pars on 13..14...16...17...as well as a great one on 6. Some days...that is just how it is

HappyUP!!! - salmon melt

Why it happened - a special

Why it makes me happy - while not the tuna melt I had on the slopes the other day, this baby was just what I needed and it really hit the spot. It was different too....which always makes things interesting

HappyUP!!! Day 3510

HappyUP!!! - a lot of coaching

Why it happened - change

Why it makes me happy - this one will be hard...how hard?...we will see. Gotta stop flipping it though

HappyUP!!! - not that disabled

Why it happened - who knows...better shape than I thought?

Why it makes me happy - after a couple of days of skiing, I thought I would be walking around like I was in a body cast.......as it turns out....not so much. Sure, I feel it but it could be a lot worse

HappyUP!!! - new Giant

Why it happened - trades

Why it makes me happy - well...I would be happier if the dude could have learned some English by now.....he's been making millions for years...and will be getting 16 million a year now....one would think he could put in a little effort (yep....I had to say that...Donald Trump gave me permission). This guy should shore up that pitching rotation

HappyUP!!! Day 3509

HappyUP!!! - 1 is a temperature?

Why it happened - weather

Why it makes me happy - it was cold when we got up. I thought 1 was a ranking...not a temperature. By the time we hit the slopes, I was told it was the best day in YEARS. Mid 30's with no wind. I was warm in my gear all day. Fabulous weather

HappyUP!!! - getting great advice

Why it happened - one dude used to teach

Why it makes me happy - by the end of my day, I was CARVING it up as well as ever...if not better. Much more fun today

HappyUP!!! - tuna melt
Why it happened - I was on top of the hill
Why it makes me happy - this may have been the BEST tuna melt ever. Was it the altitude on top of that slope? Was it that I was hungry? Maybe...but......I also know this baby was made about as well as one can be made

HappyUP!!! - calling it quits

Why it happened - I know my body

Why it makes me happy - my buddy wanted another run or two. I could have done it. Yet...I had this feeling......that I would burn out.  Perfect timing....I was pooped when I got back to the truck. GREAT trip.

HappyUP!!! Day 3508

HappyUP!!! - my mechanic

Why it happened - I needed a quick check up

Why it makes me happy - I will be travelling with confidence. Been a while since driving in the snow

HappyUP!!! - challenging day of skiing

Why it happened - I was invited

Why it makes me happy - I don't ski enough anymore to always remember everything. Hence, there are times it can be a little scary. I had to embrace that today. Freaking out just makes things worse. Sometimes, you got to bring back that little kid and realize that the falls are what make you better

HappyUP!!! - great guys

Why it happened - my trip

Why it makes me happy - I only knew one of them. The drinks and dinner company were fabulous. Great evening.

HappyUP!!! Day 3507

HappyUP!!! -finding a coat for my little girl

Why it happened - I was motivated

Why it makes me happy - I could have "bagged it." I'd gotten her all the other things. I said to self, "hey....she may be cold. Get off your butt."  It's not as easy finding a coat as you think. 3 stores later...and several mother's asked....I found out that it really is a problem...but I found something that will work.

HappyUP!!! - an invitation

Why it happened - follow up from last nite

Why it makes me happy - I'm going skiing ....and getting some free lodging! NICE!

HappyUP!!! - Voice Finals

Why it happened - it's a tradition

Why it makes me happy - yep....I admit it...I like this show. Tonite, nobody disappointed

HappyUP!!! Day 3506

HappyUP!!! - ToysRUS

Why it happened - adoption

Why it makes me happy - this is not a store that I frequent. BUT...there is one thing I know this time of year....you GO when it first opens. Man...I could not have gotten more assistance if I wanted it. 

HappyUP!!! - THAT storm

Why it happened - weather

Why it makes me happy -yeah...it was brief...but THAT is the kind of thing that I am talking about. It had some of those batten down the hatches moments. Just LOVED being in and watching it

HappyUP!!! - XMAS Buffet

Why it happened - our group does that

Why it makes me happy - all of us and wives/significant others get together. It was great to present our cap with a VERY special bottle (heck....finding that alone today was a big HappyUP!!!). He was thrilled to receive it. Great nite with the crew

HappyUP!!! Day 3505

HappyUP!!! - riding the back

Why it happened - Clyde was acting up

Why it makes me happy - got to spend some time with my partner....and not having to deal with the mechanical issue

HappyUP!!! - 5 iron 17.....4 iron 18

Why it happened - who knows

Why it makes me happy - horrible day striking the ball....these aren't the easiest clubs to hit....especially on a bad day. Mitigated a little damage

HappyUP!!! - grinding it out

Why it happened - it is what you do

Why it makes me happy - "what did you shoot, 90?" said my partner. "No...83...only one stroke worse than you." ......while not intended as a compliment, it is how I took it. I understood it....it was UGLY...but I dug in...and got what I could get out of this mess

HappyUP!!! Day 3504

HappyUP!!! - "no waffle iron?....that would be pancakes"

Why it happened - I was watching Today

Why it makes me happy - Al Roaker.....he is just a goofball crackup...but the timing on this line was fabulous.

HappyUP!!! - geting a lot of collections

Why it happened - I'm taking up a fund

Why it makes me happy - glad I didn't have to chase anybody down...I'm almost all collected out already

HappyUP!!! - 3 birdies

Why it happened - some good stuff going on

Why it makes me happy - things are on a great trajectory

HappyUP!!! Day 3503

HappyUP!!! - shiny boots

Why it happened - I took them in

Why it makes me happy - they looked so darn puuuurrrrrty! My old doc's are my buddies

HappyUP!!! - new battery ordered

Why it happened - it was needed

Why it makes me happy - this is going to fix a significant issue I have been having

HappyUP!!! - chicken stew

Why it happened - I made it last nite

Why it makes me happy - when THIS dish gets a chance to sit overnite.....LOOK OUT! IT IS ALL ON!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 3502

HappyUP!!! - chat with Rich T

Why it happened - I made the call

Why it makes me happy - fabulous to touch base. Some of the story wasn't sweet....but...friends are friends...even when it can break your hard...you just pray.

HappyUP!!! - Wah

Why it happened - I invited

Why it makes me happy - love it when this guy comes out and swats it around with us.

HappyUP!!! - raking in the dark

Why it happened - storm coming

Why it makes me happy - I was reminded of a story. "What is the difference between Russia and America?.....tractors in America have lights!" While this may not be literally true, you get the idea. I had my light on tonight....and it made me realize....with technology....we have longer days than we used to

HappyUP!!! Day 3501

HappyUP!!! - holding off a tiger

Why it happened - threw in some decent play

Why it makes me happy - this dude was on fire...3 birdies and an eagle on the front 9....that could be EXPENSIVE!!! Sometimes a small loss is a big win

HappyUP!!! - adopting a little girl

Why it happened - it's Christmas

Why it makes me happy - glad this opportunity presented itself. It will be satisfying

HappyUP!!! - a good draw

Why it happened - luck

Why it makes me happy - I got on the CORRECT team today....moneymaker!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 3500

HappyUP!!! - new game...pass the Benjamin

Why it happened - I got comped

Why it makes me happy - this was a cute game....but rather fun

HappyUP!!! - getting my clubs

Why it happened - dudes were working

Why it makes me happy - I didn't know I could fish out my clubs on a day when shop is closed. NICE!

HappyUP!!! - nice drive

Why it happened - did a little roadie

Why it makes me happy - gorgeous day....put Big Red on the road...got in some curvies...fun

HappyUP!!! Day 3499

HappyUP!!! - late invitation

Why it happened - someone was thinking of me

Why it makes me happy - looking forward to this one

HappyUP!!! - golf tomorrow

Why it happened - got another late invite

Why it makes me happy - we are going to have some fun at this course tomorrow

HappyUP!!! - great chill day

Why it happened - doing a little experiment

Why it makes me happy - probably not the best idea....but...I will learn something

HappyUP!!! Day 3498

HappyUP!!! - winning

Why it happened - good partners

Why it makes me happy - a win is a win...I tossed in a little help but it was on them

HappyUP!!! - birdie 6

Why it happened - fabulous wedge

Why it makes me happy - had a little highlight here. Looked like the round was righted at this point. 

HappyUP!!! - brekko

Why it happened - I was hungry

Why it makes me happy - switched it up today....deeeelicious....hit RIGHT on the spot

HappyUP!!! Day 3497

HappyUP!!! -new duds

Why it happened - a sale

Why it makes me happy - pretty cool threads

HappyUP!!! - 8 iron recovery 16

Why it happened - skills

Why it makes me happy - THAT was a fabulous shot to within 3 feet of the stopper

HappyUP!!! - 7 wedges

Why it happened - good play

Why it makes me happy - while I didn't take advantage, I had the chances. THAT is what I am after. We'll get to the taking advantage later

HappyUP!!! - party

Why it happened - it's that time of year

Why it makes me happy- good times with some great people

HappyUP!!! Day 3496

HappyUP!!! - Rain

Why it happened - weather

Why it makes me happy - well.....it had a moment....about 3 minutes....and it was glorious. Hopefully, we will have more on the way

HappyUP!!! - back room project

Why it happened - motivation

Why it makes me happy - no more bumbling and stumbling. THIS setup will work much more effectively

HappyUP!!! - great sleep

Why it happened - nasal spray

Why it makes me happy - been struggling the last few evenings. The homeopathic spray did a great job!

HappyUP!!! Day 3495

HappyUP!!! - Invitation for a glass

Why it happened - who knows

Why it makes me happy - it was a wonderful idea

HappyUP!!! - birdie 4

Why it happened - a quality wedge

Why it makes me happy - it got things right back to where they needed to be

HappyUP!!! - lasagna

Why it happened - I bought one

Why it makes me happy - haven't had this dish in a long time....and the stores are coming right along

HappyUP!!! Day 3494

HappyUP!!! - Keith and Stan

Why it happened -Toastmasters

Why it makes me happy - these two dudes really stepped it up today

HappyUP!!! - Practice Session

Why it happened - I made time

Why it makes me happy - some really encouraging results....and some incredible flights and pops

HappyUP!!! - scarf

Why it happened - got a new one

Why it makes me happy - it was PERFECT for a cold morning