HappyUP!!! Day 3758

HappyUP!!! - birdies on 4/6

Why it happened -nice shots...nice putts

Why it makes me happy - birdies make money!...and feel good

HappyUP!!! - near largo 14...largo 15/16

Why it happened - got the wedge going

Why it makes me happy - great shots are what it's all about...too bad the putter let me down...but...hey..that happens

HappyUP!!! -big win

Why it happened - we both played well

Why it makes me happy - it's always better not to pay the other guys....ALWAYS!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 3757

HappyUP!!! - late golf

Why it happened - couples tournament in morning

Why it makes me happy - yeah...it was 104....but it wasn't that bad....and we put together our old Morgan Creek group!

HappyUP!!! - 5-3 over the Nats

Why it happened - who knows

Why it makes me happy -you have to celebrate ANY win the Giants get these days

HappyUP!!! - birdie on 6...and a win

Why it happened - my partner and I played OK

Why it makes me happy - who doesn't enjoy an epic match that comes down to the wire? It's why we play

HappyUP!!! Day 3756

HappyUP!!! - dinner at G's

Why it happened - I was invited

Why it makes me happy -the dinner...the home...the company....FANTASTIC

HappyUP!!! - golf with Bro and Max

Why it happened - they were invited

Why it makes me happy - we had a GREAT group today

HappyUP!!! - sandy par 14

Why it happened - scrambling

Why it makes me happy - it was GREAT to make up after an absolutely embarrassing tee shot

HappyUP!!! Day 3755

HappyUP!!! - a fast 5 miler

Why it happened -motivation

Why it makes me happy - felt fantastic!

HappyUP!!! - Eduardo Nunez

Why it happened - a trade

Why it makes me happy - Giants need something....this guy could be the ticket

HappyUP!!! - avoiding the heat

Why it happened - I changed an appointment

Why it makes me happy - why on earth should I go out and do something when it's 107? You are right....no reason

HappyUP!!! Day 3754

HappyUP!!! - Early play

Why it happened - looks like heat

Why it makes me happy - gorgeous out there today

HappyUP!!! - BEATING THE HEAT

Why it happened - see above...plus being retired

Why it makes me happy - who wants to be outside on a 108 degree day!?

HappyUP!!! - partner play

Why it happened - he's gotten better

Why it makes me happy - he can be a little tough when it goes bad...it went really good for him today

HappyUP!!! Day 3753

HappyUP!!! - Assessor post card

Why it happened - it's an annual thing

Why it makes me happy - I just DELIGHT when I get this little note

HappyUP!!! - TableTopics

Why it happened - it was my turn

Why it makes me happy - I had them in my hand this morning for  a lively round

HappyUP!!! - Giants win

Why it happened - they scored 9 runs

Why it makes me happy - Giants aren't scoring a bunch...or winning much...nice to get this one

HappyUP!!! Day 3752

HappyUP!!! - Bump for Trump

Why it happened -RNC Convention

Why it makes me happy - let's see if we can't make this a bit of a horserace!

HappyUP!!! - nice hard one

Why it happened - I push sometimes

Why it makes me happy - felt good to get this workout behind me

HappyUP!!! - Mrs Bam Bam

Why it happened - DNC convenion begins

Why it makes me happy - tho I don't agree with her husband's politics, she did a heck of a job tonite!

HappyUP!!! Day 3751

HappyUP!!! - laundry done

Why it happened - had a back up

Why it makes me happy - got to do the laundry at certain times of day to be respectful to the grid. Great to get it all done and folded this morning

HappyUP!!! - near eagle 6

Why it happened - a very nice wedge

Why it makes me happy - had to hit that one from awkward distance over "Brooks Robinson"...yep...you touch that tree and your ball is going DOWN! Darn near put it in the jar

HappyUP!!! - putt on 18

Why it happened - I just stepped up

Why it makes me happy - Randy was out there watching....and that bullett saved us a bet...right at the end of the day

HappyUP!!! - 106 degrees

Why it happened - weather

Why it makes me happy- it doesn't make me happy....but...I was happy that we golfed in it...had no waiting...we breezed right through....and ....it didn't feel that hot.  Liked the rolling for refreshments as well...escaped 2 rolls again!

HappyUP!!! Day 3750

HappyUP!!! - 50th Birthday party

Why it happened - people have those

Why it makes me happy - great food.....great family.....great gift...and opportunity for immortalizing...fabulous night

HappyUP!!! - Giants SNAP IT!

Why it happened - persistence

Why it makes me happy - man....Pagan missing that throw over the catcher's head did not make me happy.....BUT....we got the W...finally

HappyUP!!! - GREAT group today

Why it happened - lucky draw

Why it makes me happy - loved playing with Rob, Mike, an Gary today....nice match!

HappyUP!!! - dice rolls

Why it happened - luck

Why it makes me happy- escaped 3 of them today! That's a money saver!

HappyUP!!! Day 3749

HappyUP!!! - big win

Why it happened -we played well

Why it makes me happy - I LOVE a big win

HappyUP!!! - birdie on 16

Why it happened - a VERY good putt

Why it makes me happy - birdies coming down the line can do nothing but help

HappyUP!!! - listening to the pundits

Why it happened - fallout from RNC committee 

Why it makes me happy - all that hate talk about "dark speech"....if just made me laugh. It had a lot of reality in it. Some people can't handle the truth......some of us can

HappyUP!!! Day 3748

HappyUP!!! - weather at 10:30

Why it happened - we went early

Why it makes me happy - it was nice enough to walk...loved that

HappyUP!!! - up n down 18

Why it happened - craftiness

Why it makes me happy - THAT was a moneymaker

HappyUP!!! - chip in 8

Why it happened - I got skills

Why it makes me happy - my opponent had just chipped up to about 6 inches. All I could do was tie him right....or just blow it and lose........it was gorgeous to watch that one drop in on top of him. Him: You Bitch!

HappyUP!!! Day 3747

HappyUP!!! - early shotgun

Why it happened - guest day in afternoon

Why it makes me happy - cool and crisp this morning.. a lovely time to play

HappyUP!!! - Trump plane over Ted Cruz

Why it happened -coincidence

Why it makes me happy - it was just so funny.....the timing and enormity of it

HappyUP!!! - going on my own manhunt

Why it happened -police gave up

Why it makes me happy - the trail was pretty vacant this afternoon after the morning's manhunt. I wasn't scared....I went down there looking for action. Those guys are good hiders. I couldn't find them either

HappyUP!!! Day 3746

HappyUP!!! - setting up

Why it happened - I do that

Why it makes me happy -had to skip the meeting this morning...but was so happy to go out of my way purely to serve

HappyUP!!! - partners

Why it happened - Lads N Lassies

Why it makes me happy - this annual deal is a lot of fun

HappyUP!!! - low gross

Why it happened - we are good

Why it makes me happy - it wasn't even that hard....no MVP's...everyone chipped in...and we were best in breed today!

HappyUP!!! Day 3745

HappyUP!!! - 6 miler

Why it happened - up and at it

Why it makes me happy - dang that one felt great!!!

HappyUP!!! -  Hobby Lobby

Why it happened - needed some stuff

Why it makes me happy - glad that I could find the perfect stuff!

HappyUP!!! - Republican Convention

Why it happened - it's a thing

Why it makes me happy - this will be an interesting few nights!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 3744

HappyUP!!! - seeing Frank

Why it happened - he was at brekko

Why it makes me happy - I had been wondering about this guy. Sounds like he is getting through a medical struggle....and that is a good thing

HappyUP!!! - beating the nephew

Why it happened - he didn't play so well

Why it makes me happy - he's way better than me....but...today's match reminded me of a time when I used to take him as a young lad when he was trying to "beat the unc." Yeah...those days gave away long ago.....but not today

HappyUP!!! - Mr and Mrs Gmac...and bro

Why it happened - they knew we were golfing

Why it makes me happy - nice to share a drink with these great people

HappyUP!!! - GG

Why it happened - we needed a 4th

Why it makes me happy- so glad this good friend jumped in

HappyUP!!! Day 3743

HappyUP!!! - Advil

Why it happened - buddy had some

Why it makes me happy - had a little back flair up....was really glad a dude had some meds on board

HappyUP!!! -  par on 11

Why it happened - creativity

Why it makes me happy - my drive left me with oleanders gripping my buttocks...I managed to get a wedge on that....then hit another wedge....and sink the putt. It was a phenomenol par

HappyUP!!! - great job at hole 19

Why it happened - luck

Why it makes me happy - hey....won 2 out of 3

HappyUP!!! Day 3742

HappyUP!!! - DD throws it down

Why it happened - he's good

Why it makes me happy - that dude put that 68 on it today....and it was with only a couple of putts outside of 10 feet. It was a beauty to watch...even if it costs me some money

HappyUP!!! - chat with Grer Tree

Why it happened - lunch

Why it makes me happy - club has some issues to settle...nice to hear some outside opinion

HappyUP!!! - largo wedge 6

Why it happened - skills

Why it makes me happy - that one helped hold off the onslaught!

HappyUP!!! Day 3741

HappyUP!!! - chat with E.O.

Why it happened - I had reached out

Why it makes me happy - it was nice to catch up

HappyUP!!! -  the OPEN begins

Why it happened - tradition

Why it makes me happy - it's one of the BIG ONES....and a totally different brand of golf

HappyUP!!! - staying out of the heat

Why it happened - I am retired

Why it makes me happy - I feel the blessing every bad weather day...that I have the option...of staying inside....and I just bask in that. Heat...rain...cold...it doesn't matter. 

HappyUP!!! Day 3740

HappyUP!!! - surgery went fine

Why it happened - little issue in the family

Why it makes me happy - it's going to be a tough recovery, but I am glad that this insider got care needed

HappyUP!!! -  birdies

Why it happened - a little skill

Why it makes me happy - wow.....birdie on 9...on 14...on 15....that is a lot for me in one day

HappyUP!!! - great bogey on 11

Why it happened - skills

Why it makes me happy - well...my second shot was a little restricted....kinda had an oleander bush tickling my loins...screwing up my backswing....put that hybrid on the back of that ball....and managed to make a bogey despite the penalty stroke I had to take

HappyUP!!! Day 3739

HappyUP!!! - wedge with foot in bunker 15

Why it happened - it's where my ball landed

Why it makes me happy - took a little bit of skills to put that one on the green with a look at birdie

HappyUP!!! - some nice wedges on 10/14

Why it happened - skills

Why it makes me happy - love knocking it "largo"....even if they ended up being "pargo's"

HappyUP!!! - Toastmasters

Why it happened - it is what we do

Why it makes me happy - had a FABULOUS meeting this morning!!!

HappyUP!!! - Al B meeting

Why it happened - Tuesday game

Why it makes me happy - this dude is a frigging legend!!!...and...now...I KNOW him as I got to play 18 with him

HappyUP!!! - momma duck bicycle crash

Why it happened - timing

Why it makes me happy - it was awesome! I was out on my walk....and I was so PRIVILEGED to get to see everything that I LOVE...and that I HATE...regarding kids and bicycle safety and enabling. It was AWESOME. Did you know....it is a fact...kids will cry harder when their mom is around?

HappyUP!!! Day 3739

HappyUP!!! - wedge with foot in bunker 15

Why it happened - it's where my ball landed

Why it makes me happy - took a little bit of skills to put that one on the green with a look at birdie

HappyUP!!! - some nice wedges on 10/14

Why it happened - skills

Why it makes me happy - love knocking it "largo"....even if they ended up being "pargo's"

HappyUP!!! - Toastmasters

Why it happened - it is what we do

Why it makes me happy - had a FABULOUS meeting this morning!!!

HappyUP!!! - Al B meeting

Why it happened - Tuesday game

Why it makes me happy - this dude is a frigging legend!!!...and...now...I KNOW him as I got to play 18 with him

HappyUP!!! - momma duck bicycle crash

Why it happened - timing

Why it makes me happy - it was awesome! I was out on my walk....and I was so PRIVILEGED to get to see everything that I LOVE...and that I HATE...regarding kids and bicycle safety and enabling. It was AWESOME. Did you know....it is a fact...kids will cry harder when their mom is around?

HappyUP!!! Day 3738

HappyUP!!! - Home Run Derby

Why it happened - it's All Star Break

Why it makes me happy - it was pretty entertaining this year....the time clock has been a huge improvement

HappyUP!!! - 6 miler 

Why it happened - I am on the move

Why it makes me happy - it was absolutely gorgeous out on the hike today

HappyUP!!! - mowing

Why it happened - it was time

Why it makes me happy - nice to tidy up. I like to keep the lawn high when the heat is in the future...though I don't like the look of it...it's the right thing to do for lawn health and water conservation. So...when it is time...I LOVE the improvement

HappyUP!!! Day 3737

HappyUP!!! - game setup for next Sunday

Why it happened - Neph got in touch

Why it makes me happy - looking forward to a lot of fun

HappyUP!!! -  4 miler

Why it happened - working on the process

Why it makes me happy - great being out there...weather cooperated

HappyUP!!! - weather

Why it happened - who knows

Why it makes me happy - so happy to get a break from a hot June

HappyUP!!! Day 3736

HappyUP!!! - Randall time

Why it happened - mini-invitational

Why it makes me happy - LOVE spending time with this guy!

HappyUP!!! - 37/37

Why it happened - we played great on one match

Why it makes me happy - we have struggled as partners....but we finally got it "together/together" once. It wasn't enough to dig out of the hole but we avoided being "DFL"

HappyUP!!! - horserace with Tom

Why it happened - we like to watch

Why it makes me happy - though neither of us made it to the finals, we had some fun watching the end of the tourney

HappyUP!!! Day 3735

HappyUP!!! - Buddy is back

Why it happened - he has recovered

Why it makes me happy - love having this guy back in the group after an injury. I missed him and am so happy he is better

HappyUP!!! - leftover burger

Why it happened - I made three last night

Why it makes me happy - we only ate two...so...this morning...it was a great protein brekko to have a little something easy to heat in the fridge

HappyUP!!! - 4 miler

Why it happened - got up and going

Why it makes me happy - it's all part of the process. The process isn't winning at the moment...but it got a good boost today

HappyUP!!! Day 3734

HappyUP!!! - yard cleanup

Why it happened - got some nice weather

Why it makes me happy - got a little behind in maintenance. Everything nice and tidy again

HappyUP!!! - Comey testimony

Why it happened - it's our system

Why it makes me happy - while disappointing that he didn't push for legal stuff regarding the e-mails, he did give full permission that the DMC candidate should be prosecuted for perjury for lying to the Benghazi Grand Jury

HappyUP!!! - getting into tourney

Why it happened - I made a request

Why it makes me happy - gonna have some fun times....and help out our pro

HappyUP!!! Day 3733

HappyUP!!! - Rick C play

Why it happened - he had it going on

Why it makes me happy - always love to see a guy show signs of his old greatness...gives hope!

HappyUP!!! - Giants don't use the pen

Why it happened - MadBum went long

Why it makes me happy - the Giants have a better chance of winning when this happens...as they did tonight

HappyUP!!! - the rolls

Why it happened - we had to settle affairs

Why it makes me happy - I didn't have to reach into my pocket....twice...tonite!

HappyUP!!! Day 3732

HappyUP!!! - mentoring time

Why it happened - I got a request

Why it makes me happy - I love supporting young people that want to make a difference. This person has the ability

HappyUP!!! - doing some research 

Why it happened - I was asked to mentor

Why it makes me happy - I brought myself up to speed on an issue that I have had effect my life...but haven't really delved into. I learned some stuff

HappyUP!!! - great meeting

Why it happened - we do that

Why it makes me happy - when Tuesday is the "first day" of the week, a meeting can be sketchy. We had a great one today!

HappyUP!!! Day 3731

HappyUP!!! - holed out bunker shot

Why it happened - a bit of skill

Why it makes me happy - the assistant pro had just driven some lunch out to our group....I hit a gorgeous shot from the sand....he gets to see it! AWESOME!!!

HappyUP!!! - golfing with my brother

Why it happened - I invited

Why it makes me happy - always a great day with the bro

HappyUP!!! - 4th of July Celebration
Why it happened - our club puts it on
Why it makes me happy - OK...this should be a great day....but it can be an UGLY holiday. I have been to public celebrations where the heat and the booze and the revelry combines for ugliness. Tonight's celebration was beautiful. We had a great time

HappyUP!!! Dsay 3730

HappyUP!!! - cut 5 iron into 9

Why it happened - I'm working it

Why it makes me happy - it's really nice to hit a shot where you can take one side of the green out of your "miss" possibility

HappyUP!!! - Pena's double in the 11th

Why it happened - he got a nice pitch to hit

Why it makes me happy - would have hated to see them lose this series to D-backs. Nice bullpen work (for a change)

HappyUP!!! - up n down bullett 18

Why it happened - took some skills

Why it makes me happy - that was a dicey chip...did best I could...buried the putt...and WON the dough

HappyUP!!! Day 3729

HappyUP!!! - 34 on the back 9

Why it happened - a great turnaround

Why it makes me happy - that 34 could have easily been a 32 or 33. I don't get down to these numbers very often. The funny thing was, on the front 9, I putted like I was a beginner. A few moments later...BAM!!!!...I'm putting like a tour pro. Crazy game

HappyUP!!! - JB planning session

Why it happened - problem with a venue

Why it makes me happy - he pretty much knows what he has to do....I think he was looking for some other ideas/validation of his thoughts.  I'm good with those things

HappyUP!!! - cute little cut shots

Why it happened - been playing with it

Why it makes me happy - I did a little grip/wrist set change. This is allowing me to be able to hit the cut shot again. If I can get this shot back when needed, it will add to the arsenal

HappyUP!!! - losing the rolls

Why it happened - bad luck with the dice

Why it makes me happy- while I don't like losing, it was funny that I shot the best score of anyone today.....and I got to pay for it!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 3728

HappyUP!!! - shrimp wraps

Why it happened - it was a special

Why it makes me happy - dang!!! Those were tasty...I'm hoping the club brings that one back

HappyUP!!! - personal time with the E-man

Why it happened - the rest of our group had to leave

Why it makes me happy - me and this guy can talk about "stuff" with a lot of ease.

HappyUP!!! - partner birdie on 18

Why it happened - he's good

Why it makes me happy - we managed to grind out a little $8 win today....and it was all about grinding