HappyUP!!! Day 3697

HappyUP!!! - GREAT travel

Why it happened - got ahead of the curve

Why it makes me happy - what a beautiful drive

HappyUP!!! -  27 holes

Why it happened - weather was too good to stop

Why it makes me happy - I wasn't back home in 100 degrees....I was basking in the mountains at 80

HappyUP!!! - a birdie

Why it happened - darn good shot

Why it makes me happy - I don't make a lot of birdies...especially away...and especially when I was playing horribly! ...but I bagged one!

HappyUP!!! - Blazing Saddles

Why it happened - dude brought it

Why it makes me happy- I have NEVER seen this movie stem to stern.....pretty funny...especially when you realize it could never be made today

HappyUP!!! Day 3696

HappyUP!!! - getting food together

Why it happened - road trip

Why it makes me happy - dudes gonna love my grub

HappyUP!!! - DD EAGLE

Why it happened - he's good

Why it makes me happy - he was my partner...and that means...chaCHING!!!

HappyUP!!! - nicely flighted shots

Why it happened - skillz

Why it makes me happy - it's one thing to hit good shots...it's another to intentionally flight them well...had a bunch today...and got a nice win

HappyUP!!! Day 3695

HappyUP!!! - video to Rich

Why it happened - i went shopping

Why it makes me happy - it was damn funny

HappyUP!!! - hitting balls

Why it happened - I got inspired

Why it makes me happy - a little bit of hip work seems in order

HappyUP!!! - Giants win

Why it happened - i was watching?

Why it makes me happy - OK...I am not a lucky charm...but this was a great win

HappyUP!!! Day 3694

HappyUP!!! - law of averages

Why it happened - we rolled some dice

Why it makes me happy - I was down...then stayed long enough that it ended up even....it really proved the law of averages. Amazing!!!

HappyUP!!! - partner

Why it happened - he's good

Why it makes me happy - when your partner has 4 birdies and an eagle....ya get bailed out! Well...at least I did today! LOVED my partner

HappyUP!!! - 18

Why it happened - did some scrambling

Why it makes me happy - the driver off deck and 6 iron helped get it into the barn unscathed!

HappyUP!!! Day 3693

HappyUP!!! - 47 yards into 18 from back tee

Why it happened - a little tail wind

Why it makes me happy - it's GREAT to finish STRONG! The hole was stretched out...sure...had a little tail wind...but nice to have a little cupcake shot into it

HappyUP!!! - a WIN

Why it happened - decent play

Why it makes me happy - LOVE Lopitas money...even if it was just a smidgeon. A wiin is a win

HappyUP!!! - nice walk

Why it happened - not sure

Why it makes me happy - I started very labored...thought I may need to cut it short...but got stronger as the day went on

HappyUP!!! Day 3692

HappyUP!!! - end of school

Why it happened - it happens every year

Why it makes me happy - 2.5 months of NO traffic on my street! I just LOVE that

HappyUP!!! - cleaning up and hauling out

Why it happened - got busy

Why it makes me happy - just nice to tidy things up a bit

HappyUP!!! - weather

Why it happened - it's NOR CAL

Why it makes me happy - just a chamber of commerce day!

HappyUP!!! Day 3691

HappyUP!!! - winning with Pells

Why it happened - he played well

Why it makes me happy - LOVE IT when my partner delivers

HappyUP!!! -  birdies on 6....9...11

Why it happened - skillz

Why it makes me happy - 3 birdies is a VERY good day for this kid

....especially on 9 and 11\

HappyUP!!! -thank you text

Why it happened - I sent a gift

Why it makes me happy - dude really should have sent me a card....kids these days...but...it was a nice text. Hey...not my job to make him a gentleman

HappyUP!!! Day 3690

HappyUP!!! - full house at TM

Why it happened - guests

Why it makes me happy - LOVE guests and members..and every chair full...AWESOME!!!

HappyUP!!! - Binnie

Why it happened - a typo

Why it makes me happy - oh...this one will stick!

HappyUP!!! - meeting up with the boys

Why it happened - I was at the club

Why it makes me happy - we had SUCH a great time!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 3689

HappyUP!!! - coaching session

Why it happened - I'm open

Why it makes me happy - great stuff to work on

HappyUP!!! - Sharks win

Why it happened - they are on a roll

Why it makes me happy - could they get to Stanley Cup?...Finally?

HappyUP!!! - Errands

Why it happened - heading out next week

Why it makes me happy - Golf Galaxy and Total Wine live next door....perfect for my upcoming excursion!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 3688

HappyUP!!! - Pete's membership

Why it happened - he turned it in

Why it makes me happy - LOVE new members...all aboard!!!

HappyUP!!! - mowing in a hurry

Why it happened - got lazy

Why it makes me happy - the best mow....is a late night mow!

HappyUP!!! - Dubs win

Why it happened - they are good

Why it makes me happy - LOVE their trajectory!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 3687

HappyUP!!! - Eagle to start the day

Why it happened - some skillz

Why it makes me happy - we started on par 5 fourth hole...was just a little short in 2 (that's a HappyUP!!! in itself).....and a nice little pitch in for a 3.....NICE!!!!

HappyUP!!! -  no rain

Why it happened - weather

Why it makes me happy - it was called for...but we didn't get any...perhaps the afternoon players took in a little

HappyUP!!! - Preakness

Why it happened - tradition

Why it makes me happy - LOVE a good race...and...muddy as it was...it was a contest!

HappyUP!!! Day 3686

HappyUP!!! - rain gear

Why it happened - I own some

Why it makes me happy - what a miserable day it would have been without my "weathers"...so happy I had them

HappyUP!!! - a tent in a hailstorm 

Why it happened - luck

Why it makes me happy - weather was threatening all day...just when it started to come down...where did we find ourselves?....underneath a tent with a lovely young gal who also happened to have some Fireball....nice place to land

HappyUP!!! - great guys

Why it happened - charity event

Why it makes me happy - I'm not big into scrambles...but...ya got to do em every once in a while. This was a good one...California Waterfowl Association...."hey...let's go shoot something!"

HappyUP!!! Day 3685

HappyUP!!! - communication with L A T

Why it happened - a facebook thing

Why it makes me happy - it was just some nice stuff

HappyUP!!! - travel commitment

Why it happened - I'm ready to go

Why it makes me happy - can't wait to get out of town

HappyUP!!! - golf invite

Why it happened - it happens

Why it makes me happy - we are going to have some fun!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 3684

HappyUP!!! - INCREDIBLE  chip in from back on 14

Why it happened - skills?

Why it makes me happy - when you go long there...with a back pin...you don't get down in 2...let alone ONE...BIRDIE!!!

HappyUP!!! - fabulous 6 iron 17

Why it happened - who knows

Why it makes me happy - I don't routinely hit this green...let alone nearly ace it...another nice birdie

HappyUP!!! - grocery run

Why it happened - I need to do that on occasion

Why it makes me happy - yeah...easy to take for granted...but...this one was smoooooth

HappyUP!!! - winning

Why it happened - came on strong

Why it makes me happy-all even on the 16 tee....but...we brought it home!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 3683

HappyUP!!! - guests

Why it happened - we get them

Why it makes me happy - 3 returning guests....and one had his application filled out. The other 2 were given applications. New members are the absolute best!!!

HappyUP!!! - hybrid and brilliant 9 iron 18

Why it happened - skills

Why it makes me happy - a birdie on 18 is the BEST!!!!...and from some modest beginnings ...even better

HappyUP!!! - big skins winner today

Why it happened - played nicely

Why it makes me happy - I occasionally break ever/win a little in skins.....today....I was the BIG DOG!!! It's nice to happen once in awhile

HappyUP!!! - Rob S joined 

Why it happened - he needed a place he could count on

Why it makes me happy- haven't seen this guy since junior golf days. It appears life has treated him very well....which is always a cool thing

HappyUP!!! Day 3682

HappyUP!!! - weedeater mystery solved

Why it happened - I made a phone call

Why it makes me happy - great relief that my new system is going to work

HappyUP!!! - knocking down those weeds

Why it happened - I fixed the equipment

Why it makes me happy - I'm not ultra-picky about my yard....but....my equipment issue had even put things outside of my standards. Glad to get it cleaned up....neighbors probably even more relieved!!!

HappyUP!!! - Op System Upgrade

Why it happened - it was kind of forced on me

Why it makes me happy - it was relatively painless.....and...believe me....THAT is NOT a GIVEN and DEFINITELY a reason to rejoice!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 3681

HappyUP!!! - late night car washing

Why it happened - I got motivated

Why it makes me happy - got a little couch-bound today....felt a lot better about going out and getting a couple of vehicles bathed and ready for the week

HappyUP!!! - exciting Sharks game

Why it happened - it's the playoffs

Why it makes me happy - it was a loss (NOT a HappyUP!!!) but that game was fantastic to watch!!!

HappyUP!!! - 6 miler

Why it happened - I do those

Why it makes me happy - legs feeling FANTASTIC and nature was beautiful

HappyUP!!! - Jason Day

Why it happened - The Players Championship

Why it makes me happy- dude just PUT IT ON the field today. This dude is a beast and fabulous to watch

HappyUP!!! Day 3680

HappyUP!!! - composure

Why it happened - I have it

Why it makes me happy - after my best round of the year 3 days ago, I had my worst today. Yet, when nothing going right, I still kept things together and stayed pleasant

HappyUP!!! - extended friend time

Why it happened - the guys had some space

Why it makes me happy - it was a lot of fun hanging out for perhaps too long today. Great doing that once in awhile

HappyUP!!! - fun group

Why it happened - it was on the schedule

Why it makes me happy - just love playing with these dudes

HappyUP!!! Day 3679

HappyUP!!! - invitation

Why it happened - I was being thought of

Why it makes me happy - this is going to be a GREAT night coming up!!!

HappyUP!!! - flop over tree on 8

Why it happened - I have some skills

Why it makes me happy - I love it when I toss in an impressive looking shot

HappyUP!!! - morning walk

Why it happened - I get out there

Why it makes me happy - I'd taken some time off....it was nice to be back out there again

HappyUP!!! - birdie 16

Why it happened - nice wedge

Why it makes me happy- a challenging day today....really have to appreciate the good things on a day like this

HappyUP!!! Day 3677

HappyUP!!! - Ninja sushi

Why it happened - I was hungry

Why it makes me happy - it was great to try out this new place. It probably won't be my "go to" place but it's kind of cool in a "hipster" way. Nah...I'm not a hipster

HappyUP!!! - after dinner walk

Why it happened - I was full

Why it makes me happy - that was a good one to walk off.

HappyUP!!! - staying in on hot day
Why it happened - I have that luxury
Why it makes me happy - too early in the year to be this hot. Glad I did my planning and declined an invitation. In reality at the end of the day, if I hadn't seen the news, I wouldn't have known how hot it was today. I love that!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 3676

HappyUP!!! - my hygenist

Why it happened - I go

Why it makes me happy - she's great....and gave me some super advice this time

HappyUP!!! - best round of the year
Why it happened - who knows
Why it makes me happy - haven't been playing that well....didn't see this one coming...the round was SOLID!!!

HappyUP!!! - brother out for golf
Why it happened - guest day
Why it makes me happy - love having the bro out for some fun

HappyUP!!! - winning a skin
Why it happened - birdie on 6
Why it makes me happy - big guest day....and the payoff was nice!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 3675

HappyUP!!! - bro and partner both IN

Why it happened - another buddy had an opening

Why it makes me happy - LOVE IT when I can get both of these guys into the Acorn!!!

HappyUP!!! - Carmelitas

Why it happened - we were hungry

Why it makes me happy - haven't been to this old haunt in a long time.....definitely not since the remodel. It was great lunch

HappyUP!!! - fun morning

Why it happened - friend stopped by

Why it makes me happy - we just had a great visit...super catching up

HappyUP!!! - card from Mrs E

Why it happened - she's top notch

Why it makes me happy- this card just made my day!

HappyUP!!! Day 3674

HappyUP!!! - Freddie took my place

Why it happened - he volunteered

Why it makes me happy - I was in a bind...nice to get bailed out

HappyUP!!! - battery return

Why it happened - it's the law

Why it makes me happy - no hassle...in and out....noooooo problems. I love no problems

HappyUP!!! - small world with Kevin

Why it happened - we have a shared buddy

Why it makes me happy - there is NO WAY he should know this guy....but he does.....this is a freaky deaky Kevin Bacon 6 degrees thing....awesome! Love that kind of thing!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 3673

HappyUP!!! - Mother's Day

Why it happened - it's a tradition

Why it makes me happy - it's always a great day to reflect on the fine work that my late mother put in

HappyUP!!! - dropping off the surprise

Why it happened - it's a tradition

Why it makes me happy - I KNOW that this lady loves me doing this....which makes me love doing it....it's a beautiful circle

HappyUP!!! - a little visit with Mason

Why it happened - Mother's Day

Why it makes me happy - I really like any visit with this little guy that I can have

HappyUP!!! - cauliflower

Why it happened - it was on the table

Why it makes me happy- I'm not nuts about cauliflower....but this little dish that was put together was awesome

HappyUP!!! Day 3672

HappyUP!!! - putt on 18

Why it happened - needed it

Why it makes me happy - it took us into the RED numbers for the day

HappyUP!!! - G-Mac

Why it happened - trying to qualify

Why it makes me happy - didn't make it this year.....but we gave it our best....and love teeing it up with this partner

HappyUP!!! - playmates

Why it happened - NCGA qualifying

Why it makes me happy - the guys put a heck of a round together....really nice guys too!

HappyUP!!! Day 3671

HappyUP!!! - stock sale

Why it happened - needed to raise some cash

Why it makes me happy - glad to sell on an up day

HappyUP!!! - Russ Day

Why it happened - we do that

Why it makes me happy - love spending time swinging the sticks with the neph. He had a STRONG day

HappyUP!!! - minimal rain

Why it happened - weather

Why it makes me happy - a lot of rain can ruin a day....we could have gotten a lot more today. Glad it just was a little spit. Great day

HappyUP!!! Day 3670

HappyUP!!! - funeral

Why it happened - death happens

Why it makes me happy - death is rarely a happy...but sometimes it is mercy

HappyUP!!! - G-low

Why it happened - funeral

Why it makes me happy - haven't seen this dude in a long time...nice to reconnect

HappyUP!!! - running early

Why it happened - it's how I roll

Why it makes me happy - St Rose and St Claire aren't the same thing...glad I had time to make that adjustment

HappyUP!!! - new neighbor revealed

Why it happened - funeral

Why it makes me happy- can't believe how close this lady lives to me...love my small town

HappyUP!!! Day 3669

HappyUP!!! - Big Gary

Why it happened -he was invited

Why it makes me happy - nice guy...known him...never played with him...lots of fun

HappyUP!!! - coffee

Why it happened - it is on the calendar

Why it makes me happy - today was a fn chat

HappyUP!!! - bunker shot 16

Why it happened - I still have some skillz

Why it makes me happy - that was a money maker

HappyUP!!! Day 3668

HappyUP!!! - three guests

Why it happened - they were invited

Why it makes me happy - new blood is the best

HappyUP!!! - some putting

Why it happened - who knows

Why it makes me happy - I was putting poorly......then I drained a few. The bunker shot on 16 was kind of special too

HappyUP!!! - walking with a friend

Why it happened - we set it up

Why it makes me happy - GREAT TIME.....introduced friend to new sights...great weather....perfect

HappyUP!!! Day 3667

HappyUP!!! - interesting e-mail

Why it happened - I stay engaged

Why it makes me happy - interesting possibilities

HappyUP!!! - enchilada leftover

Why it happened - I ordered out last night

Why it makes me happy - what a wonderful little breakfast that I found in the fridge this morning

HappyUP!!! - Giants comeback

Why it happened - Brandon Crawford

Why it makes me happy - up 3-0...down 6-3...then they get the win...LOVE that

HappyUP!!! Day 3666

HappyUP!!! - fast ride back

Why it happened - light traffic

Why it makes me happy - you know what it's like. When you head off to vacation, it's OK if it takes awhile. But...when you are heading home...you want to be home. We had a BREEZE today

HappyUP!!! - Warriors win

Why it happened - they are gooooood

Why it makes me happy - no Steph today....no matter...hopefully he can rest that knee the entire series

HappyUP!!! - great companions

Why it happened - somehow, I have made great friends

Why it makes me happy - it was a great ride home today