HappyUP!!! Day 3665

HappyUP!!! - great group to golf with

Why it happened - we all played lousy on first day

Why it makes me happy - just a lot of fun...going "coach" on my partner...no hacking...lovely day

HappyUP!!! - driving the par 4

Why it happened - I got skillz

Why it makes me happy - ok..it wasn't a long one. PGA guys would hit an iron...but..it was narrow...and I put that 240 yard shot right between the traps for a great look at an eagle putt

HappyUP!!! - pizza

Why it happened - it was close by

Why it makes me happy - we had almost everyone at the tourney at the joint right behind the hotel . The pizza and the wine...and..more importantly...the company....OUTSTANDING

HappyUP!!! - hot tub

Why it happened - it is part of the tourney

Why it makes me happy- just great times hanging out in da tub

HappyUP!!! Day 3664

HappyUP!!! - duck sausage

Why it happened - a dude made it

Why it makes me happy - I was HUNGRY...and this stuff hit the spot

HappyUP!!! - hot tub

Why it happened - it was the tournament

Why it makes me happy - great hanging with all the boys and girls today out in da pool

HappyUP!!! - Sushi

Why it happened - on vacation

Why it makes me happy - great company...enjoying ikurra with a quail egg and sharing that love

HappyUP!!! - skin on 2

Why it happened - great pitch shot

Why it makes me happy- didn't have "A game" today...but I think I will get a skin

HappyUP!!! Day 3663

HappyUP!!! - Sand Dabs

Why it happened - on the road

Why it makes me happy - you can't get sand dabs in many places...and..if you do...not as good as these. YUMMO!!!

HappyUP!!! - fun drive

Why it happened - we got up early

Why it makes me happy - we powered through and made great time

HappyUP!!! - brekko at Bayonnet

Why it happened - it's time to golf

Why it makes me happy - great guys to hang with

HappyUP!!! Day 3662

HappyUP!!! - cancelling coffee

Why it happened - busy

Why it makes me happy - took some stress off

HappyUP!!! - packing

Why it happened - time to head out

Why it makes me happy - feeling great...everything ready

HappyUP!!! - errands

Why it happened - vacation

Why it makes me happy - nothing like a vacation to force getting some stuff done. You KNOW what I am talking about

HappyUP!!! Day 3661

HappyUP!!! - Glen chat

Why it happened - reconnecting

Why it makes me happy - haven't talked to this close guy in waaaay too long...and...like a great friend...it was just like we talked yesterday

HappyUP!!! -  battery change

Why it happened - Boxy needed it

Why it makes me happy - no issues....had the right tools....BOOM!

HappyUP!!! - Cueto 1-0 win

Why it happened - dude can pitch

Why it makes me happy - Gigantics needed it

HappyUP!!! Day 3660

HappyUP!!! - getting comped

Why it happened - Walt

Why it makes me happy - hey...who doesn't love a freebie?

HappyUP!!! -  Luke chat

Why it happened - issue at the club

Why it makes me happy - issue solved...a happy...bittersweet issue

HappyUP!!! - Carl's Jr

Why it happened - I was hungry

Why it makes me happy - I don't get many fast food burgers.....but...THIS ONE...hit the spot big time!

HappyUP!!! Day 3659

HappyUP!!! - golfing with the bro

Why it happened - I invited him

Why it makes me happy - I am so blessed in this area. Very few people have this privilege. I never forget it

HappyUP!!! - 3 wood skank shot 11 

Why it happened - I was waaaay out there

Why it makes me happy - it wasn't pretty...but it was very effective

HappyUP!!! - Tom Ndyke joining us

Why it happened - he needed a game

Why it makes me happy - a new guy for us to have fun with us! And...I know his mother from way back when. LOVE old Roseville peeps!

HappyUP!!! Day 3658

HappyUP!!! - District Contest

Why it happened - it's an event

Why it makes me happy - I gave it...and I gave it HARD!!! I got some tremendous laughs. It was SOOOO much better than the last time I gave it. As referenced by.......

HappyUP!!! - ....the lady I beat at Area Contest

Why it happened - she was very gracious

Why it makes me happy - she came up to me after the speech and told me how much better it was than when I won at the Area Contest. She didn't have to do that. Such Grace

HappyUP!!! - Bonnie/Kathy

Why it happened - they are loyal

Why it makes me happy - wonderful to get that support at the contest

HappyUP!!! Day 3657

HappyUP!!! - battery purchase

Why it happened - errands run

Why it makes me happy - it was raining. I could have put this one off for awhile. I am pressing on

HappyUP!!! - getting plants

Why it happened - it was raining

Why it makes me happy - I am a bit late in "putting in" this year regarding the garden. The nursery is usually a madhouse this time of year. With a light rain going on, I was in and out in a jiffy

HappyUP!!! - Sharks move on

Why it happened - they beat the Kings

Why it makes me happy - they are DONE with the "choker" label. HATED that. FinsUP!!! everyone

HappyUP!!! Day 3656

HappyUP!!! - Prince died

Why it happened - death happens

Why it makes me happy - OK...I know...it's morbid to say that is a HappyUP!!!....but I am going to power right through the grief...and go to how good that dude was...how his music hit at certain times in my life. THAT is what I am thinking about today. RIP

HappyUP!!! - Seth back feed

Why it happened - I inquired

Why it makes me happy - I got some good info

HappyUP!!! - Ben Salerno

Why it happened - I made the call

Why it makes me happy - I'm so glad he gave me the 411 on my problem. I will get it fixed stat!

HappyUP!!! Day 3655

HappyUP!!! - Charlie $23 deal?

Why it happened - I ran into him

Why it makes me happy - it made me laugh....he is such an ass. Yeah...that doesn't sound happy...but it was pretty funny when he exposed that well known character flaw

HappyUP!!! -  Ken n Eric

Why it happened - I played golf outside my box

Why it makes me happy - though not good golfers, they were wonderful to play with today. We did it walking 4 hours at Morgan Creek today. THAT is an accomplishment. No waiting and lots of fun

HappyUP!!! - Shark win

Why it happened - Stanley Cup

Why it makes me happy - BEAT those Kings!!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 3654

HappyUP!!! - Freddie

Why it happened - he returned

Why it makes me happy - LOVE new members...where has this guy been? He visited long ago...and now...he is back!!!

HappyUP!!! - Toastmaster Karen

Why it happened - she stepped up

Why it makes me happy - a brand new member...who stepped up with brass (insert your vowel here). LOVE INITIATIVE!!!

HappyUP!!! - speeches

Why it happened - Toastmasters

Why it makes me happy - came away enlightened today

HappyUP!!! Day 3653

HappyUP!!! - Karen chat

Why it happened - mentoring

Why it makes me happy - she's going to do great. She just needed a little guidance. LOVE her stepping up and throwing herself into the fire

HappyUP!!! - Greg chat

Why it happened - he's been missing

Why it makes me happy - great to get the 411 on what is going on. Love that guy

HappyUP!!! - rototilling

Why it happened - it's that time of year

Why it makes me happy - just LOVE the smell of freshly turned dirt. Nothing better

HappyUP!!! Day 3652

HappyUP!!! - gold cadillac

Why it happened - my buddy

Why it makes me happy - haven't had one of these in years....but..got to say...it hit the spot today

HappyUP!!! -  omelette

Why it happened - I was hungry

Why it makes me happy - the club put the great turn on this dish today

HappyUP!!! - mowing

Why it happened - it's spring

Why it makes me happy - I actually enjoy mowing the lawn. Today was perfect weather to do it.

HappyUP!!! - Corona

Why it happened - I was thirsty

Why it makes me happy- I don't often grab a beer on the course...but..today...when I got to 15...yeah...it hit the spot

HappyUP!!! Day 3651

HappyUP!!! - 5 iron 1

Why it happened - put it together

Why it makes me happy - I don't like to have a 5 iron into 1....I prefer a wedge. But..it means RECOVERY...and I got off to a good start

HappyUP!!! - GroupFun Band

Why it happened - channel surfing

Why it makes me happy - enjoyed their special tonight on MTV

HappyUP!!! - Remarkable Birdie 11

Why it happened - a bit of luck..and some skillz

Why it makes me happy - the punch shot was one thing...the putt from a bit long was another. I could try to make that 20 times and not knock it in again...#playah!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 3650

HappyUP!!! - ride to Rancho

Why it happened - Gmac

Why it makes me happy - love being the passenger with a couple of great guys today

HappyUP!!! -  $100 donation

Why it happened - I had the opty

Why it makes me happy - I know it will never be acknowledged...but it was deserved. Love helping out

HappyUP!!! - getting back under the wire

Why it happened - we left at the right time

Why it makes me happy - who wants to be stuck in traffic

HappyUP!!! - Sac State Tourney

Why it happened - I am a Fighting Hornet

Why it makes me happy- it felt right to be there today at that tournament

HappyUP!!! Day 3649

HappyUP!!! - Wah invite

Why it happened - he was thinking of me

Why it makes me happy - looking  forward to the hookup

HappyUP!!! -  Burton idea

Why it happened - friend suggested

Why it makes me happy - this could be fun

HappyUP!!! - gorgeous day

Why it happened - I took a walk

Why it makes me happy - Just soaked in the beauty today

HappyUP!!! Day 3648

HappyUP!!! - Fred's Ace

Why it happened - he knocked it in

Why it makes me happy - a free drink is always great...but...much more importantly...my buddy got a lot of juice today! I like that

HappyUP!!! - great sleep on the couch

Why it happened - I was lazy

Why it makes me happy - fell asleep on the couch watching TV. That is rare for me. When I woke in middle of the night, I decided to stay there. Fabulous sleep. I LOVE great sleep

HappyUP!!! - birdie on 4

Why it happened - just a well played hole

Why it makes me happy - mastered the hole today...great drive / 3 wood/ little wedge...and tapped in the putt. There is great joy in a hole well played

HappyUP!!! Day 3647

HappyUP!!! - 7 iron off EXTREME hanging lie n 18

Why it happened - skillz

Why it makes me happy - it's a text book adjustment...but...it doesn't always come off that way. Today...it did

HappyUP!!! - reconnecton with old acquaintenance

Why it happened - fate?

Why it makes me happy  - what a great happenstance! This will be fun

HappyUP!!! - 1/2/3 rhytm

Why it happened - coaching session

Why it makes me happy - getting out of my head...it's a great thing on the course

HappyUP!!! Day 3646

HappyUP!!! - coaching session

Why it happened - I signed up

Why it makes me happy - got a nice piece of work done today

HappyUP!!! - firing up Big Red

Why it happened - it was due

Why it makes me happy - Red came off that charger like a champ. Love the roar. Haven't heard it in too long

HappyUP!!! - reply from Comcast

Why it happened - I made an inquiry

Why it makes me happy - what a great piece of customer service. Yes...it took some work to get there...but I know where to go next time I have a problem. Problem SOLVED!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 3645

HappyUP!!! - great walk

Why it happened - inspiration

Why it makes me happy - just trying to get back in the groove. Today was  a great one

HappyUP!!! - Masters

Why it happened - it's my thing...a tradition like no other

Why it makes me happy - I didn't get the winner that I wanted....but there was enough drama...enough unexpected turns and twists...to make it a classic tourney

HappyUP!!! - Mel call

Why it happened - it's tax time

Why it makes me happy - I was going to call him...hey...who doesn't love it when your accountant is working on a Sunday?

HappyUP!!! Day 3644

HappyUP!!! - rain

Why it happened - weather

Why it makes me happy - so enjoyable...who needs to tee it up today

HappyUP!!! - brekko with the boys

Why it happened - we are family

Why it makes me happy - no...we couldn't play today...but we hoped we could...and enjoyed breaking bread betting on the come

HappyUP!!! - Masters

Why it happened - tradition

Why it makes me happy - it's the greatest tourney of the year

HappyUP!!! - Gmac Bday

Why it happened - once a year

Why it makes me happy- just LOVE this man!!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 3643

HappyUP!!! - a stolen slice

Why it happened - I was hungry

Why it makes me happy - that was some damn good pizza!!!

HappyUP!!! -  Da Judge

Why it happened - he stopped by

Why it makes me happy - hadn't seen this dude in awhile. I have missed him. Great catching up

HappyUP!!! - Up n Down 17

Why it happened - crazy skillz

Why it makes me happy - NOBODY gets down in 2 from where I was...it's good to be NOBODY

HappyUP!!! Day 3642

HappyUP!!! - Winning

Why it happened - Area Contest

Why it makes me happy - it happened again...a win at the Area Level. I like this speech

HappyUP!!! - Time with Gordon A

Why it happened - Area Contest

Why it makes me happy - just LOVE this guy....I really do

HappyUP!!! - DJ brought it

Why it happened -Area Contest

Why it makes me happy - I love seeing our members develop at this level

HappyUP!!! Day 3641

HappyUP!!! - birdie on 15

Why it happened - great 60 degree

Why it makes me happy - it's not easy to make a birdie downwind and gauge it perfectly

HappyUP!!! -  John E

Why it happened - parking lot time

Why it makes me happy - it's nice to have a "real chat" on occasion.

HappyUP!!! - great wind play

Why it happened - skillz

Why it makes me happy - it was a nice negotiation I did with the wind today. Makes one feel like a player

HappyUP!!! Day 3640

HappyUP!!! - delivering the speech

Why it happened - it was time

Why it makes me happy - I wasn't sure about this one...but...it has some legs

HappyUP!!! - Nicklaus 86

Why it happened - it's Masters Weel

Why it makes me happy - what a great show!!!

HappyUP!!! - fascinating election results

Why it happened - it's politics

Why it makes me happy - not sure anyone saw today coming...love that!!!

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HappyUP!!! Day 3639

HappyUP!!! - linguini dish

Why it happened - I tried a new recipe

Why it makes me happy - this one was simple. I didn't nail it exactly. I got it close enough, however, that this one will be perfect next time.

HappyUP!!! - NCAA Final

Why it happened - it is a tradition

Why it makes me happy - nope...I lost. If NC won...it would have been a BIG WIN for me. I just look at the "loss" as the best "pay per view" I ever saw. What a game! One for the ages

HappyUP!!! - putting speech together

Why it happened - our club needs it

Why it makes me happy - I was a little dry...but I like this one

HappyUP!!! Day 3638

HappyUP!!! - birdie on 1

Why it happened - put it in play

Why it makes me happy - it was an awesome start

HappyUP!!! - nice dice

Why it happened - luck

Why it makes me happy - got out unschathed....especially on the big one

HappyUP!!! - nice break on 15

Why it happened - good luck

Why it makes me happy - a birdie is a birdie....and..when ya get a little help from the bunker...I will take it

HappyUP!!! Day 3637

HappyUP!!! - NC win

Why it happened - they are good

Why it makes me happy - I'm looking good in the bracket

HappyUP!!! - Gmac showing

Why it happened - who knows

Why it makes me happy - I needed a partner today....wouldn't blame him if he couldn't make it

HappyUP!!! - birdie 16

Why it happened - a nice wedge and putt

Why it makes me happy - my goodness...I had to help out at some point

HappyUP!!! Day 3636

HappyUP!!! - NO April Fools Jokes

Why it happened - who knows

Why it makes me happy - I don't like them played on me...so I don't do them to others. No one harmed today. I like that

HappyUP!!! -  9 iron into 11

Why it happened - a little tail wind...and great drive

Why it makes me happy - I don't get that club into that beast very often....hope abounds

HappyUP!!! - birdie on 4

Why it happened - cute little wedge

Why it makes me happy - I just love it when I get crafty...and it works