HappyUP!!! Day 4155

HappyUP!!! - Stacey S

Why it happened -I was training Oracle

Why it makes me happy - this person is collected to an old family friendship that dates back to my dad and her dad-in-law. I hadn't seen her in forever. Awesome

HappyUP!!! - Oracle 

Why it happened - Pathways

Why it makes me happy -knocked out another training today......GREAT people and a very nice venue to work in. Nothing but aces today

HappyUP!!! - better things to do

Why it happened - see above

Why it makes me happy - my buds wanted me to golf today.....better things to do.....especially when it is 100 degrees outside!!!! "Nah....you guys go ahead....I got better things to do."

HappyUP!!! Day 4154

HappyUP!!! - truck to Mr Transmission

Why it happened - maintenance

Why it makes me happy - no problem.....just avoiding some. My truck is old...but low miles. Still, ya gotta do preventive stuff. LOVE Mr Transmission, your total car care provider in Roseville, CA

HappyUP!!! - Ah Masters

Why it happened -I'm training

Why it makes me happy -great group today....had a lot of fun with them

HappyUP!!! - L chat

Why it happened - he called me

Why it makes me happy -we definitely got some things mapped out and taken care of.

HappyUP!!! Day 4153

HappyUP!!! - Pathways Presentation

Why it happened -I volunteered

Why it makes me happy - what a great group of students I had today!  They were ready and willing to learn. It was AWESOME!!!

HappyUP!!! - the facility

Why it happened - see above

Why it makes me happy -always great to walk in as a speaker/presenter to a wonderful venue.  This one definitely qualified!  Such a lovely room.  Sutter showed great hospitality!

HappyUP!!! - got 6.5 miles in

Why it happened - go...go...go

Why it makes me happy -that was a long way to go in the heat. Nope...it wasn't the 104 that hit later...but it was hot enough. All water toted along? CONSUMED!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 4152

HappyUP!!! - a short walk

Why it happened - made myself

Why it makes me happy - I was sore....knee was bothering me....but...today was a good therapy/stretch it out kinda day. Nope, I didn't go far...but I went farther than I wanted to go. THAT is an "extra mining" kind of thing!

HappyUP!!! - 109 degrees

Why it happened - weather

Why it makes me happy - OK....on the face of things, I'm not happy at all!!! 109 is INSANE heat here. Yeah, I know, it may be hotter where you are. Well, if it is, that is your own fault for living in a place that gets hotter than 110 or so. While no record, 109 is kind of top end in these parts.   So, why am I so happy about this?  Because it is the end of August and all of this stuff should be done soon. Next thing you know, I will be digging on falling leaves

HappyUP!!! -presentation changes

Why it happened - modify when necessary...or complimentary

Why it makes me happy - I love how my brain works at times.  My students are realy going to appreciate the change I made to the curriculum. It will make SO MUCH more sense to them!!!

HappyUP!!! Day Day 4151

HappyUP!!! - a golfer dropped out

Why it happened -he wasn't feeling well

Why it makes me happy - hey, it was hot today. I am really happy this dude called it a day after 9. I was concerened for his well being

HappyUP!!! - wedge into 18

Why it happened - grit

Why it makes me happy -was having some back pain today...and it was increasing.  I was soooooo happy to actually be able to put a swing onto this wedge and knock it stiff to the back pin on 18.  I was able to salvage a little pride......and a couple of bucks!

HappyUP!!! - 6 miler

Why it happened - motivation prior to the heat

Why it makes me happy - no way I was going to get this one in later.....and it was a gorgeous morning to get out there amongst nature......before it hit 106!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 4150

HappyUP!!! - Buddy turning it up

Why it happened -my inspiration, I am sure

Why it makes me happy - it's NICE when your partner shoots a little 73!!! Very profitable...and...I know he feels great about it

HappyUP!!! - Dr A turning it up

Why it happened -who knows

Why it makes me happy - this is a relatively new guy to our Merry Group of Men....and he went above his paygrade on the back 9 today....always great to see! Such a nice guy too

HappyUP!!! - eat it August

Why it happened - grrrrrrr

Why it makes me happy - just happy I told my "stuff to do"  that it would get done when it's not 105 outside!!! Glad I have that luxury.  C'mon August....you were behaving so nicely!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 4149

HappyUP!!! - Birthday cards from "around the world'

Why it happened - crazy friend

Why it makes me happy - my friend coordinated that I get all these cards in the mail that there was NO WAY I would expect.  I mean....everyone just Facebooks Happy Birthday these days, right? ... or a text ...who sends a card in the mail.  It was a nice surprise

HappyUP!!! - how about that Russ

Why it happened - he's getting better

Why it makes me happy - best round of his career so far .....I think he can take it deeper too!!!

HappyUP!!! - evening fun

Why it happened - a friend stopped by

Why it makes me happy - we had the most enjoyable visit....one of those nights that ya just don't want to end.  Great time!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 4148

HappyUP!!! - my birthday

Why it happened -I do that once in awhile

Why it makes me happy - a HappyBirthday already has part of HappyUP!!! in it! Need I say more. Great day today

HappyUP!!! - private Mikuni party

Why it happened -my friend put it on

Why it makes me happy -Taro himself was there....at my buddy's house...with all the sushi you wanted to stuff down your gullett.  They were rolling it right there in the kitchen.  Taro even coughed up a little birthday special for me!!1

HappyUP!!! -the lovely Olivia

Why it happened - see above

Why it makes me happy - great to meet this person.  Had a great time hanging out and kabitzing at the event

HappyUP!!! - birthday decorations

Why it happened - oh...that friend of mine

Why it makes me happy- came home to find my front door croweded with balloons and such...that was funny!

HappyUP!!! Day 4147

HappyUP!!! - chat with the Tupp

Why it happened - we hung out

Why it makes me happy - great conversing with this guy. Talked about some real stuff! I like real stuff conversations

HappyUP!!! - Pitching Wedge 5

Why it happened -the tees were up

Why it makes me happy - I came about as close to an ace today as I could. I think that I am do for another fairly soon! Anyway, easy "pick em up" birdie!

HappyUP!!! - birdies!!!

Why it happened - skills

Why it makes me happy - got me 3 of them today. See above for one....great putt on 6 for another....threw antother down on 8.  It looked like I was off to the races.  Things calmed down after that.....but....though for par and not a birdie, I will take the chip in on 17.  Why does this also make me happy?  I was one "cute, lil pain in the butt" to my opponents today....exactly what one should be to their opponents.

HappyUP!!! Day 4146

HappyUP!!! - nice August so far

Why it happened - it's weather

Why it makes me happy - hey....we all know that THIS kid HATES 100 degrees....not exactly nuts about 95 either.  August can have a lot of that...especially after that stooooooooopid July! So far so good and I acknowledge and bask in the mildness

HappyUP!!! - Pathways THRIVE

Why it happened - I volunteered

Why it makes me happy -great to go out and help this club get started on the Pathways journey. I saw some people that I knew.. ....GREAT crowd!!!

HappyUP!!! - 5 miler

Why it happened -motivation

Why it makes me happy - there was a little heat out there (above 90)...but I did it anyway. Felt fantastic!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 4145

HappyUP!!! - cancelling a trip

Why it happened - I just wasn't feeling it

Why it makes me happy - honor to be invited....I hung on the fence a bit....hoping I would get replaced....but.....I then had to assert, "dude, I really appreciate the invitation but...I really don't want to go this year."  Sometimes...that is how you have to play it....straight up!!!

HappyUP!!! - The Great Eclipse

Why it happened - it's a nature thing

Why it makes me happy - a total solar eclipse....viewable from my area? C'mon....that's worth a bit of novelty.  I thought the whole thing was stupid too....until the time came. I fashioned together a viewing box and was outside with the rest of the curious

HappyUP!!! - "Probably not"

Why it happened - I was blunt

Why it makes me happy - this was so funny...."oh...you golf...and belong to the club...maybe you could take my mom golfing next time she is in town. She loves to golf."....without the blink of an eye, "Probably not."  The timing was so great that the third person in the group cracked up!  I LOVE ME!!!....and....no....I don't really want to play golf with an elderly woman (probably in 80's) that I don't know. Hey...I play golf with ladies....and some are "up there" but those are friends of mine. Taking no chances here!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 4144

HappyUP!!! -LM scorecard 

Why it happened -I checked it out

Why it makes me happy -oh....this was precious......she beat her husband.  Happy J may not be so happy today! I thought it was great!!!

HappyUP!!! - coming back

Why it happened - some stellar play

Why it makes me happy - we were down double digits at the turn......yet.....brought home a bit of bacon. THAT is a strong comeback! ...and a rare thing

HappyUP!!! - my partner's finish...and my last hole

Why it happened -we were closing hard

Why it makes me happy - my partner, TC, goes birdie, birdie, par on the last three holes. I slam a driver, 3 wood, and wedge into 18....and that deal got sealed!  Finishing on a high....out of this world happy!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 4143

HappyUP!!! - Double sandy 14

Why it happened - skills....and no skills

Why it makes me happy - OK...wasnt supposed to hit the tee shot into the bunker. OK...wasn't supposed to hit the shot from that bunker into the greenside bunker.....BUT.....the bunker shot from that bunker to the green resulted in a par and two dots for the VERY rare DOUBLE SANDY! Nice!!!

HappyUP!!! - Sandy on 15

Why it happened - I just got some experience on 14

Why it makes me happy - hey....why not?!? I just had practice....so I picked up another "dot."

HappyUP!!! - hanging with the bro spectating

Why it happened - there was a 5 man tourney

Why it makes me happy - always great to spend quality bro time.....we thought we would see some fireworks from this group of nephews, friend, and top players.....uhhhh....not so much! But....we had a good time!

HappyUP!!! Day 4142

HappyUP!!! - Trigger's fixer

Why it happened -I was catching some vids

Why it makes me happy -it was kind of an amazing mini-documentary to learn about Willie Nelson's guitar tech and what he has to do to keep that piece of wood and strings alive! Have you ever seen that thing?!?!

HappyUP!!! - golfing with Russ

Why it happened - we do that

Why it makes me happy - he made progress....I had a decent day....and I came out on top of the wager

HappyUP!!! - relatively calm weather

Why it happened -who knows

Why it makes me happy -it's been soooo hot this summer....I am so happy that we haven't seen 100 in over a week now! There will be more coming, I am sure, but, for now, I am going to bask in the cooler temps!

HappyUP!!! Day 4141

HappyUP!!! - acoustic guitar channel

Why it happened - YouTube

Why it makes me happy -I'm not a huge YouTuber....but I should be. It was great to spend some time seeing interviews with Don McClean, David Wilcox, David Crosby, and Bruce Cockburn...all guys whose styles of playing acoustic guitar I greatly admire

HappyUP!!! - booking Gold Country

Why it happened -Pathways

Why it makes me happy -I'm just about set with all of my clubs! YES!!! This appointment booking for what I am doing is NOT as easy as I make it look!

HappyUP!!! - Bruce Cockburn

Why it happened -see above

Why it makes me happy -this guy has led one fascinating life. It was almost mesmerizing to hear him speak today.

HappyUP!!! Day 4140

HappyUP!!! - Flank Steak

Why it happened - the club had a special

Why it makes me happy - this was some tasty lower grade steak! Just LOVED IT!!!

HappyUP!!! - seeing Trav

Why it happened - we do that regularly

Why it makes me happy - we missed a few times recently due to schedule challenges. Really great catching up

HappyUP!!! - booking 2 more gigs

Why it happened -Pathways

Why it makes me happy -the dance card is near completion. Yeah, the going is the real completion but ya got get an invitation before ya can go dancing!

HappyUP!! Day 4139

HappyUP!!! - THRIVE call

Why it happened -Pathways

Why it makes me happy -nice to talk with this medical health professional. It is always great to talk with a person of this stature...especially when it is about something other than fixing one's own malady! Nope...on this call...I was the expert

HappyUP!!! - the Foothillers

Why it happened -Pathways

Why it makes me happy - LOVED meeting up with this group of old friends

HappyUP!!! -correcting a mistake in the presentation

Why it happened - it was pointed out to me

Why it makes me happy -"if you make a mistake...and you don't fix your mistake...you just made your second mistake" is what that wise old Confuscious once said.  DONE and DUSTED and ready for the next presentation. I'm a wise dude!

HappyUP!!! Day 4138

HappyUP!!! - getting the presentation together

Why it happened - I'm up tomorrow

Why it makes me happy -nice to have another one in the books that is ready to go....here...32 years later

HappyUP!!! - FedEx stop

Why it happened -Pathways

Why it makes me happy -the staff was very helpful. I don't utilize these services very often. I once was a pro at the use of these places

HappyUP!!! - Lesson on Toe

Why it happened - I take coaching

Why it makes me happy - OK....I think that I can do that....and quit "stubbing my toe"....well...at least as it comes to golf! Life?...that's a different matter! LOL

HappyUP!!! Day 4137

HappyUP!!! - shrimp dinner

Why it happened -bro and sis

Why it makes me happy - hey....c'mon....a dinner like that I didn't have to pay for or make?!? I don't even need explain any further

HappyUP!!! - 3 wood on 3

Why it happened - made a good pas

Why it makes me happy -I think that is the first time I put it on that beast this year in regulation

HappyUP!!! - Mason

Why it happened - he came to dinner

Why it makes me happy - this little guy....is just so darn cute...and getting cuter!

HappyUP!!! - 81 w/four doubles

Why it happened - 4 errors

Why it makes me happy- the scores are coming....just a little lack of focus/poor decision 4 times

HappyUP!!! Day 4136

HappyUP!!! - Sienna

Why it happened - a guy has to eat

Why it makes me happy - great food....hadn't been here in awhile. Service was exceptional as well. Hope this place is doing OK. It's a nice add to our local food scene

HappyUP!!! - near ace

Why it happened -I hit a good one

Why it makes me happy -number 12 is not always kind to me. It was VERY kind once...a few years back. It was ALMOST time to be so again today! It made me think, "May I have another?"

HappyUP!!! - friendly visit

Why it happened - I do that

Why it makes me happy - my buddy dropped by this evening. Great chatting and fun!

HappyUP!!! Day 4135

HappyUP!!! - no doubles for R

Why it happened -he's getting better

Why it makes me happy - he's going to be breaking 80 pretty soon if he keeps up that action!

HappyUP!!! - hit all the par 3's

Why it happened - getting better

Why it makes me happy -it's a rare day when I get all the one shotters  ....especially when a 4 iron and a hybrid are involved. It was no kids game today.

HappyUP!!! - winning early

Why it happened - smarts

Why it makes me happy -beat the heat and got a nice treat.....$$$...that sandy on 18 helped!

HappyUP!!! Day 4134

HappyUP!!! - "PAIN" by War on Drugs

Why it happened - I had the tube on

Why it makes me happy - pretty weird that I caught this band on tube. It was cool!

HappyUP!!! - S'mores Day

Why it happened - people do stuff

Why it makes me happy -didn't know this was "a day." Who makes up "those" days anyway? Usually, pretty stupid or with an agenda....but....hey....how can one be anything but happy regarding a S'mores

HappyUP!!! - contacts with friends

Why it happened -I was around

Why it makes me happy - it was honking....texting...meeting...lots of weird but fun happenstances occurring.  

HappyUP!!! Day 4133

HappyUP!!! - Tommy Emmanuel

Why it happened -PBS

Why it makes me happy - it was rather random that I caught this genius on PBS. I just LOVE seeing this guy perform.  CRAAAAAZY good!

HappyUP!!! - Kit to TFB

Why it happened -I do nice stuff

Why it makes me happy -she was in need....I had what she needed.....BAM!!!...it's off to her doorstep

HappyUP!!! - 9 iron on 18

Why it happened -imagination and skills

Why it makes me happy -I was a little out of place. One is not supposed to be in the 10th fairway hitting to the 18th green! Hey! "IT" happens sometimes.....I dropped this beauty from in over the trees to the total shock of my opponents! (...and  a little to me as well)

HappyUP!!! Day 4132

HappyUP!!! - Pathway Guide Work

Why it happened -I volunteered

Why it makes me happy - it was nice to gain knowledge...and get some assistance from TFB. LOVE that lady!

HappyUP!!! - 5 miler

Why it happened -motivation

Why it makes me happy - good day to be out on that trail today. Really enjoyed the nature 

HappyUP!!! -hair cut

Why it happened -I got slipped in

Why it makes me happy -I should be better at planning this task in advance.....oh....who am I kidding? It's not like a lady's deal where it's a major time investment.  I call when I feel like it...even if I have to "be shaggy" for a few days because I can't be squeezed in.  The nice thing...with what I have left...my stylist always seems to find those "few magic minutes" to make "all I got going on into that fabulous coiff"!   (I just cracked myself up)

HappyUP!!! Day 4131

HappyUP!!! - putting Table Topics together

Why it happened -it's my assignment 

Why it makes me happy -oh....I have some clever and funny things for the gang to tackle tomorrow. They are all going to get stretched. The member experience will be enhanced...just doing my job! Hey...it makes me happy to not only do my job but to exceed it

HappyUP!!! - perfect billing statement

Why it happened - a change was made

Why it makes me happy - the new system had to include a change in procedure due to family member involvement.  I was curious as to how this would look.  It exceeded MY expectations. Great job by the club!

HappyUP!!! - up early and at it

Why it happened -I dunno...I have my days

Why it makes me happy - tackling chores isn't always something I am as "gung ho" as I should be at. I was knocking down some items in a hurry and with vigor today

HappyUP!!! Day 4130

HappyUP!!! - town hall meeting

Why it happened -my club has these on occasion

Why it makes me happy - yes, some politics is involved....politics are always involved in an organization to some degree.  Unlike the "town halls" that the professional politicians do, my club's version actually are informative and not just "BS....do them just to do them...get me publicity" events

HappyUP!!! - walk w/Clyde

Why it happened -I borrowed him

Why it makes me happy -I think this situation is working out nicely.  I really liked walking this morning

HappyUP!!! -lunch with family and friends

Why it happened -plans by friends

Why it makes me happy -it was nice to be included with another clan. They had an additional person who I didn't know....I had one of my clan.....very charming

HappyUP!!! Day 4129

HappyUP!!! - breaking even 

Why it happened -great partner

Why it makes me happy - I always appreciate it when my partner takes care of me!!! My big score wasn't cutting the mustard today.  Support!!!!...ahhhhhh....such a wonderful thing

HappyUP!!! - Outback for dinner

Why it happened - made some plans

Why it makes me happy - haven't been to this place in a long time. It used to be a hangout. Lots of memories.....almost all good

HappyUP!!! -cart partner

Why it happened -we rode

Why it makes me happy -love riding with my buddy, Buddy.  Good laughs!

HappyUP!!! Day 4128

HappyUP!!! - Golfing with Russ

Why it happened -we do that

Why it makes me happy - he turned in a 39 on one of the nines today.  THAT is some excellent progress

HappyUP!!! - best round of the year

Why it happened - been working on the right things

Why it makes me happy - I was just 4 over par. Yeah...I would like to be attacking par....but...hey... you have to be in the neighborhood before you get inside the door

HappyUP!!! - friendly phone call

Why it happened -I was thought of

Why it makes me happy - dinner plans made and in the books....looking forward to it

HappyUP!!! Day 4127

HappyUP!!! - Ah Masters on calendar

Why it happened -Pathways

Why it makes me happy - BAM!!! Another one bites the dust! I am getting my appointments/assignments lined up nicely

HappyUP!!! - crazy lady

Why it happened -I walk

Why it makes me happy - I actually got a rock thrown at me!!! You may not think that was a HappyUP but I found it very amusing...and it actually touched my compassionate being. I was out on a walk and the path took me under a bridge.  From a distance away, I could barely hear (I had my headphones on) some commotion. I dropped the buds for a second and realized I was the focus of someone's delusion.  She appeared ticked that I was paying no attention.  Anyway, all safe and a little excitement added to my walk

HappyUP!!! -great walk

Why it happened -I do that

Why it makes me happy - did it today before it turned into a 104 degree mess! It was really nice out...had plenty of water....and I pounded that water

HappyUP!!! Day 4126

HappyUP!!! - Phette P chat

Why it happened -Pathways

Why it makes me happy - we got the training all set up. Knocking these appointment settings down like blocks. ON A ROLL!

HappyUP!!! - 50 yard wedge into 10

Why it happened -it's golf

Why it makes me happy - 2 great shots set it up......and then I delivered it RIGHT to that pins doorstep! BAM!!! Call me the UPS man!!!

HappyUP!!! - 2 birdies

Why it happened - I can do that...I just don't

Why it makes me happy -one of these darn days, I am going to put 5 birdies on the card again. It is very rare....but it has been done. In the meantime, 2 is cool!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 4125

HappyUP!!! - New Putter grip

Why it happened -old one was worn out

Why it makes me happy -went to an entirely different deal. I LOVE the feel of this baby already

HappyUP!!! - Foothill TM support

Why it happened -Pathways begins

Why it makes me happy -went to the "toughest club" first....they were pussycats.....and very helpful

HappyUP!!! -meeting after the meeting

Why it happened -I guess it is a custom

Why it makes me happy -great to do some visiting with D Bish and R Sy outside of the club. Good socializing