HappyUP!!! Day 4093

HappyUP!!! - Fats

Why it happened - friend in town

Why it makes me happy - what a great choice to have some dinner! Friday night...they got us right in...food is always fabulous.  Someone remind me......why don't I eat here more often?

HappyUP!!! - up and down 18

Why it happened - I have some tricks

Why it makes me happy - last hole.....need to get down in 2....."he's in a pickle," the announcer said.... I just slid that ball through the tough stuff and cozied it for that MUCH needed par

HappyUP!!! - knee better

Why it happened - who knows

Why it makes me happy - been doing a little work on it....not enough to say that "did it"....I'm just appreciative when that baby is feeling good.

HappyUP!!! Day 4092

HappyUP!!! - Evap cooler project

Why it happened -motivation

Why it makes me happy - I got some needed help...and made a dent

HappyUP!!! - Auto Zone news

Why it happened - they keep records

Why it makes me happy - battery was under warranty! That probably saved me $120

HappyUP!!! - great errands run

Why it happened - I got on it

Why it makes me happy - everything just flowed...traffic was great...no waiting....got a lot done in a short amount of time

HappyUP!!! = Day 4091

HappyUP!!! - project with a friend

Why it happened - I asked

Why it makes me happy - I am going to get some needed help

HappyUP!!! - Russ signing doc

Why it happened -there was an offer

Why it makes me happy - more golf with the nephew!!!

HappyUP!!! - Lopes play

Why it happened - he's good

Why it makes me happy - he picked me up....and we got that win today!

HappyUP!!! - Day 4090

HappyUP!!! - Veena e-mail

Why it happened - I am responsible

Why it makes me happy - love it when I get a chance to serve this lady

HappyUP!!! - birdies

Why it happened - good shooting

Why it makes me happy - 2 birdies is a really good day for me! Love them feathered friends!

HappyUP!!! - a text

Why it happened - I was thought of

Why it makes me happy - fun get together is coming

HappyUP!!! Day 4089

HappyUP!!! - sitting in with the boys

Why it happened - they invited me

Why it makes me happy -it was pretty cool listening to this trio + one as they start prepping for some gigs.....niiiiiccccce stuff they got going on

HappyUP!!! - healthy choice

Why it happened - I thought twice

Why it makes me happy - better to eat this than THAT

HappyUP!!! - Mark M

Why it happened - I saw him at practice

Why it makes me happy - great doing a little catch up with this guy. He's an interesting dude

HappyUP!!! Day 4088

HappyUP!!! - Mumbo Gumbo

Why it happened - they were playing the fair

Why it makes me happy - hadn't popped over to the fair in years...or heard MG in a long time. Great set they put on

HappyUP!!! - running into friends

Why it happened - see above

Why it makes me happy - we ended up with a pretty big ad hoc group of folks there. Great catching up....even found out I have a new neighbor/old friend

HappyUP!!! -gourmet hot dog

Why it happened -see above

Why it makes me happy - I thought, "yeah...it's a hot dog."  But...when I got it....it WAS a gourmet  hot dog!!! Delicious!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 4087

HappyUP!!! - 5 miler

Why it happened - motivation

Why it makes me happy - it was just great to get out in the early hours with nature today....when it was still somewhat cool

HappyUP!!! - hitting balls

Why it happened - needed to tweek a few things

Why it makes me happy - YEP!!!...I am "onto it"...that doesn't always happend in a range session

HappyUP!!! - New Driver Grip

Why it happened - I needed one

Why it makes me happy - I wasn't being too picky....I just got really lucky with the one that was put on.  I love the feel of this one!

HappyUP!!! Day 4806

HappyUP!!! - hybrid/putt on 2

Why it happened -skillz

Why it makes me happy - a birdie on 2 makes one one under par out of the box. THAT is a great start!

HappyUP!!! - playing early 

Why it happened - we mutinied and we are retired

Why it makes me happy - done waaaaay before it was 105.....who the heck wants to be out in THAT crap? Not me!

HappyUP!!! - drive/wedge into 16

Why it happened - skillz

Why it makes me happy - 16 isn't that hard....if you hit the tee shot straight.....and the wedge on the money.  Seems simple....it doesn't usually work that way....it is why it was noticed today!

HappyUP!!! Day 4085

HappyUP!!! - death of a friend, DD

Why it happened - cancer

Why it makes me happy - his passing distresses me greatly....but I had come to grips with that a few miles back in the road.  I was just happy for him that the suffering is over and he was amongst loved ones

HappyUP!!! - The PORT

Why it happened - I was at an event

Why it makes me happy - wow! I just loved this part of the evening...that was some great Port

HappyUP!!! - UBER

Why it happened - I pre-planned

Why it makes me happy - there was an event....wine was going to be served....and I wasn't going to worry about it. As it turns out, I was fine....better safe than sorry

HappyUP!!! - Wine and Chocolate paring event

Why it happened - my friend has now done this twice

Why it makes me happy- it is just THE BEST little event to do. Gourmet (yeah...REAL Chocolate) chocolate and Cap Cellars wines.....all explained by experts.  These events make friends of strangers as well. Great time

HappyUP!!! Day 4084

HappyUP!!! - Trav Time

Why it happened - we do it every week

Why it makes me happy - had a very interesting chat this morning....all are...but some are better than others....it was a great one today

HappyUP!!! - grocery run

Why it happened - a guy has to eat

Why it makes me happy - things went fast and smoothly this morning....even caught a great sale on chicken

HappyUP!!! - 106 outside

Why it happened - damn weather

Why it makes me happy - I was inside...all day....and I just bask in air conditioning

HappyUP!!! Day 4083

HappyUP!!! - Evaluating

Why it happened - it was my assignment

Why it makes me happy - I was SOOOOO spot on today. It makes me happy because it's important to give the right guidance in the right manner

HappyUP!!! - a provocative reply

Why it happened - just playing around

Why it makes me happy - well......it just does...and we will leave it at that

HappyUP!!! - a check

Why it happened - been waiting on it

Why it makes me happy - another member added to the roster!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 4082

HappyUP!!! - OUT OF THE HEAT

Why it happened -I am retired

Why it makes me happy - it is just so nice....to be able to stay indoors....no in and out of the car or office.....when it hits 108 degrees.  What? You like the heat? Neat.....YOU can have it

HappyUP!!! - haircut moved up

Why it happened - I asked and a cancellation

Why it makes me happy - see the above....I got to stay home when the bake was at it's peak!

HappyUP!!! - Chris Woods (finding old notes)

Why it happened - I was poking around

Why it makes me happy - it was interesting how my old habits always want to creep up. My old notes explained the fix in a different way than my coach........just two approaches to fix the same old thing.  There is consistency there.

HappyUP!!! Day 4081

HappyUP!!! - US Open

Why it happened - it's an annual thing

Why it makes me happy - great final round....great venue....exciting....eveything the National Championship should be

HappyUP!!! - Nutter Cup

Why it happened - Father's Day

Why it makes me happy - yet another win for the oldsters!!!

HappyUP!!! - Dinner at Bro's

Why it happened - Father's Day

Why it makes me happy - great time with the family....LOVE that Mason and playing the "hat game" with him!

HappyUP!!! Day 4080

HappyUP!!! - earlier time

Why it happened - luck of the draw

Why it makes me happy - we get what we get on Saturday. Glad it was one of the earlier one's today. Got done before another 100 degree day came in!

HappyUP!!! - 4 iron on 12

Why it happened - I'm decent

Why it makes me happy - long irons don't get easier to hit with age....they ain't like wine! Nice to put this one where it belonged!

HappyUP!!! - call from a friend

Why it happened - I was thought of

Why it makes me happy - WOW!!!...so nice to catch up with this person. It filled my heart today!

HappyUP!!! Day 4079

HappyUP!!! - Early Golf

Why it happened - needed to beat the heat

Why it makes me happy - I don't have ANY need to be out there in a zillion degree heat. I'm retired. I will leave that stuff to the working guys.

HappyUP!!! - DD joining us

Why it happened - same reason as SEE ABOVE?

Why it makes me happy - this guy "brings it" all the time...best golfer in our group. One always wants to play with the best!

HappyUP!!! -pitch on 11

Why it happened - skillz

Why it makes me happy - this shot was a MONSTER.  Nothing but bad written all over it.....but...I took the risk and got that dog up and DOWN! This really is the true joy of golf....turning 3 shots into 2. 

HappyUP!!! Day 4078

HappyUP!!! - Father's Day golf setup

Why it happened - I have relatives

Why it makes me happy - nice to have something fun to anticipate. The NUTTER CUP is on between the old guys and the young guys again.

HappyUP!!! - Miley Cyrus replay

Why it happened - the Tonite Show

Why it makes me happy - I can't stay up for these shows...but I do enjoy watching parts of them the next day. I used to be kind of disenchanted/disgusted with this celebrity. It was like she was trying too hard to be wild.  I get why she was...she was trying to distance herself from Hanna Montana so she could have a sustaining adult career.  She had gone a bit too far, in my opinion, but now has dialed it back. She actually has a great voice and is pretty darn funny.  I have changed my outlook which also makes me happy at my age

HappyUP!!! -US Open begins

Why it happened - it happens every year

Why it makes me happy - I LOVE competition at the highest level....and this is it!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 4077

HappyUP!!! - $20 guest

Why it happened -US Open Day

Why it makes me happy - it's inexpensive and really fun.  C'mon...what is better than saving money on a GREAT time?  That flips my happy button every time

HappyUP!!! - Wah

Why it happened - see above

Why it makes me happy - LOVE golfing with this guy.  Always have a nice little match

HappyUP!!! - pitch in on 12

Why it happened -skillz 

Why it makes me happy - a chip in is always an unexpected pleasure. You are trying/hoping to get the hole done in 2 strokes instead of 3.....then.....BINGO!!!!...it is done in one.

HappyUP!!! Day 4076

HappyUP!!! - Toni's joke

Why it happened -Toastmasters

Why it makes me happy - this one was really funny (I hate saying it...but not everyone's jokes are). Plus....I just didn't see it coming from this lady.  Great stuff!

HappyUP!!! - Bonnie and Kathy R

Why it happened - Toastmasters

Why it makes me happy - these two teamed up today and just brought me a lot of laughter!

HappyUP!!! - Arconic news

Why it happened - I did research

Why it makes me happy - I was glad to find some things out about this stock. It made some things very clear that I had not understood.  Knowledge makes me happy!

HappyUP!!! Day 4075

HappyUP!!! - the PARK

Why it happened -bro has a thing going on

Why it makes me happy - I just LOVE IT when my bro and my grand nephew come to my park and my bro gives me the heads.  1) it is the same park I played in as a teenager 2) love seeing little Mason playing 3) we do bro time 4) it's like we are stay at home moms when we run into others with kids. Just fun

HappyUP!!! - Dave Chapelle

Why it happened -NetFlix

Why it makes me happy - he is BACK!!!...and in a big way.  I gravitate toward comedy specials on Netflix. I'm not a big movie or drama guy.  I kind of go, "I'll invest an hour into this."  Comedy serves that bill. With a movie, you have to commit to at least 2 hours.  Chapelle was hysterical with his first special in a long time

HappyUP!!! - leftovers

Why it happened - I went to Carolina's last night

Why it makes me happy - I devised a system that makes me very happy.  I go to Carolina's, order enough for 2 meals (but NOT 2 full meals), bring home some dinner, and save some deliciousness for the next day.  It NEVER fails...I am ALWAYS getting that happy rush when I go to the fridge and go, "got me some Carolina's left!"

HappyUP!!! Day 4074

HappyUP!!! - Norm McDonald

Why it happened -Netflix

Why it makes me happy - he was pretty funny in his one man play about the history of New York. I really got a kick out of it

HappyUP!!! - Sarah Silverman

Why it happened -Netflix

Why it makes me happy - Sarah is an interesting comic.  I would not rate her as my favorite...but she is up there.  She has some timing with stuff that is not always the best material and then kills with it.

HappyUP!!! - passing on golf today

Why it happened -just needed to

Why it makes me happy -I'd had enough of ALL GOLF ALL DAY during the Acorn....needed some diversions today....and I found them.  All golf and all play, makes Scott a dull boy!

HappyUP!!! Day 4073

HappyUP!!! - Acorn dinner guest

Why it happened - I tossed out the invite

Why it makes me happy -just glad my good friend could make it so I didn't have to waste a dinner. Great company and nice ending to the tournament

HappyUP!!! - breaking even

Why it happened - my brother's play

Why it makes me happy - we won some...we lost some....despite my lack of contribution. It made things that much better

HappyUP!!! - par 3 contest

Why it happened - it was part of the deal

Why it makes me happy - we actually WON something and got PAID!!! THAT doesn't usually happen! It was a very pleasant surprise!

HappyUP!!! Day 4072

HappyUP!!! - insulated cup

Why it happened - it's the ACORN

Why it makes me happy - what a fabulous tee prize that we received on day 2 today! This thing is really going to come in handy. I was actually going to buy one of these

HappyUP!!! - Emry in the horserace

Why it happened - he got picked

Why it makes me happy - LOVE that this guest ended up being my partner. We gave it a run for a couple of holes and got to hang out. He is one funny guy

HappyUP!!! - seafood night

Why it happened - it's a tradition

Why it makes me happy - LOVE that spread. It's got just about everything one could want

HappyUP!!! - buddy winning the horserace

Why it happened - somebody had to

Why it makes me happy- I've been there....won it twice in a row...it's HIGH PRESSURE! Loved seeing my buddy do some sweating and pulling through!

HappyUP!!! Day 4071

HappyUP!!! - teeth cleaning

Why it happened - I practice hygeine

Why it makes me happy - just LOVE my two pronged team of mouth protectors! Yeah, I go more than most people...but I have come to LOVE getting it done. Mainly, it is because of the quality of care and the personalities of "my staff."

HappyUP!!! - Rain stopped

Why it happened - who knows

Why it makes me happy - weird to rain like it did today...in June....but it did. THIS is the start of the ACORN...our big annual tournament.  The rain let up just minutes before we started and never came back

HappyUP!!! - brother carried me

Why it happened -it was his day

Why it makes me happy - boy, I stunk today. Sure, I helped at times....thank goodness my brother helped keep us in the midst of the field

HappyUP!!! Day 4070

HappyUP!!! - seeing Mike A

Why it happened - he joined

Why it makes me happy - I just love this new generational program!!!

HappyUP!!! - crab cakes

Why it happened - I was hungry

Why it makes me happy - I didn't realize the club could put such a spin on this delicacy. Those things were OFF THE HOOK!!!

HappyUP!!! - catching up with K. F

Why it happened - we had some time

Why it makes me happy - THAT was a blast...hadn't speant one on one time with this dude like this. It was a different side to see...and a good one

HappyUP!!! Day 4069

HappyUP!!! - Toni's speech

Why it happened - it's Toastmasters

Why it makes me happy - overjoyed to see this new member begin to blossom!

HappyUP!!! -  speaking with TW

Why it happened - I had an idea

Why it makes me happy - just fabulous catching up with this wonderful young lady. She is one of my favorite people!

HappyUP!!! - speaking to my recruiting contact

Why it happened - we check in on occasion

Why it makes me happy - just gave him some strategy on his/my next person to put in our cross hairs

HappyUP!!! Day 4068

HappyUP!!! - Sneve chat

Why it happened - I rung him up

Why it makes me happy - love my buddy from the upper midwest. Nice to hear he survived a brutal winter and catching up

HappyUP!!! - bro chat

Why it happened - an offer

Why it makes me happy - he's got an application and is going to join on this great deal we have going

HappyUP!!! - forbidden rice

Why it happened - I had some

Why it makes me happy - it was just what I needed to eat today

HappyUP!!! Day 4067

HappyUP!!! - we qualified!!!

Why it happened - some great ham n egging

Why it makes me happy - we are going to Monterey with 2 of our other buddies

HappyUP!!! - partner chip in on 11

Why it happened - he's good

Why it makes me happy - we started strong. Looked like we might lose momentum on this hole. Things weren't looking good....until....POW!!! In the shot goes for birdie and we were off to the races!

HappyUP!!! - 3 wood on 18

Why it happened -had some mojo

Why it makes me happy - I was out of position on this par 5....a 3 wood for  a third shot is not good.... unless it is!...when you nut it on the green and make a closing 5 for 4!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 4066

HappyUP!!! - GG

Why it happened - I ran into him

Why it makes me happy - had a nice chat...I will be getting help with my project

HappyUP!!! - Angst

Why it happened -he joined us

Why it makes me happy - great getting to know this guy. Loved his company on the course

HappyUP!!! - setting up another try

Why it happened - didn't get it done today...either of us

Why it makes me happy - me and SC are going to give the NCGA qualifier another shot tomorrow as we both failed with other partners today.  Really want to join our two buddies who did qualify in Monterey later this year.

HappyUP!!! Day 4065

HappyUP!!! - Bruce as my partner

Why it happened - got the draw

Why it makes me happy - winning money with my brother? The Nutter Brothers Folding Lawn Chair Company was closed today. The bacon was brought home

HappyUP!!! - swinging great

Why it happened - been working on it

Why it makes me happy - I kind of felt it...but a fellow player....a good player made special notice of how good it was looking

HappyUP!!! - Aunt B

Why it happened - they play

Why it makes me happy - great to run into some old friends and hear some great music at the Troc

HappyUP!!! Day 4064

HappyUP!!! - NBA finals

Why it happened - it's that time of years

Why it makes me happy -LOVE watching my Dubs on way to another championship

HappyUP!!! - great group today

Why it happened - just pairings

Why it makes me happy - I will play with anyone...but I really like playing when I am the worst guy in the group. Saw lots of great shots....

HappyUP!!! -....and made lots of great shots

Why it happened - inspiration and skills

Why it makes me happy - just did a lot of great things today. Sure, I could do more of them. It's just nice to put some things together. It's all starting to happen. Positivity