Sunday, December 31, 2017

HappyUP!!! Day 4227


HappyUP!!! - Ric Flair the NatureBoy
Why it happened - Netflix
Why it makes me happy - it was a great documentary on what is an interesting life. It's about everything I wouldn't want in my life.....but....it was entertaining as all get out

HappyUP!!! - NY NY NY
Why it happened -I'm sick
Why it makes me happy - that's New York, New York New Year. I'm not a NY eve partier. I was so happy to tell people, "can't make it....I'm sick."  Rang the new year in with Nyquil at 9! Perfect!!!

HappyUP!!! - 13th Anniversary
Why it happened - my friend got married
Why it makes me happy -I had a wonderful memory of the day 13 years ago. I looked out my office window....saw the horrible storm over the mountains....listened to the weather report and said, "dude, I would love to be there....but it's just too nasty to head up the hill." It was a great idea. Maybe I am their good luck charm!!!

Saturday, December 30, 2017

HappyUP!!! Day 4226


HappyUP!!! - Netflix
Why it happened - its part of the package
Why it makes me happy -when you are feeling like I do, it is just awesome to be able to control what entertains you. Yeah...I know....you think, "dude, that is just how life is." Uhhhhh.....you are either to young or to comfortable to appreciate this.  The only time I have seen a soap opera is when I have been sick! No more

HappyUP!!! - down again
Why it happened - I'm on a roll
Why it makes me happy - ya know....it's not bad...but it isn't good either. I'm trying not to go over the edge to misery. It is fabulous to have that luxury

HappyUP!!! - poetry
Why it happened - I was searching a bit
Why it makes me happy - it was great to revisit something that has meant so much to me in the past.

Friday, December 29, 2017

HappyUP!!! Day 4225


HappyUP!!! - down again
Why it happened - I'm sick
Why it makes me happy -OK...I hate being sick. What? You like being sick? Hmmm...that seems....let me think...what is the word.....sick! I'm just happy to have no worries and can laze out and catch some tube

HappyUP!!! - Tuesday meeting cancelled
Why it happened - it's the day after New Years
Why it makes me happy - we usually meet on the first Tuesday of the year. This was a good call. It also keeps me from having to prepare and, considering the above, it's a good thing

HappyUP!!! - Wongs
Why it happened - leftovers
Why it makes me happy - when you feel like I do, the best thing is good hot soup. This is the best hot soup there is!!!

Thursday, December 28, 2017

HappyUP!!! Day 4224


HappyUP!!! - cancelling appointment
Why it happened - I had to be cautious
Why it makes me happy -I'm glad my provider was understanding. I didn't want them to get sick...if I am sick...we shall see

HappyUP!!! - being retired
Why it happened -I planned on it
Why it makes me happy -it is one of the greatest luxuries of retirement. If I feel a little sick, I get DOWN and stay DOWN! This usually keeps things from spreading and leads to faster recovery. I am one lucky dude

HappyUP!!! - Wor Won Ton soup
Why it happened -I dialed up Wongs
Why it makes me happy -when sick, this is what you do and where you go!!! Deeeelicious!!!!

Wednesday, December 27, 2017

HappyUP!!! Day 4223


HappyUP!!! - Kings beat Cavs
Why it happened -who knows
Why it makes me happy -a little hope on what is sure to be a long season. The Kings beat the King. Fans go wild

HappyUP!!! - new blower
Why it happened - Xmas
Why it makes me happy -I got a cordless blower for Xmas. Who knows how well it would work. It was awesome. I LOVE the variable blow control only using your trigger finger! 

HappyUP!!! - Street tacos
Why it happened -I was at the Kings game
Why it makes me happy - I'm not usually a big street taco dude but these were exceptional. The Kings have the food nailed!!!

Tuesday, December 26, 2017

HappyUP!!! Day 4222


HappyUP!!! - hitting balls
Why it happened - the club was open
Why it makes me happy - it was nice to have a stick in my hand again. It wasn't pretty but it was OK.

HappyUP!!! - skirt steak
Why it happened -I went to the butcher
Why it makes me happy - this was just delicious...it's all I can say. I LOVE a good skirt...and this was better than good

HappyUP!!! -chatting 
Why it happened -needed to
Why it makes me happy -we had a little issue so......we dealt with it. It's what you have to do.

Monday, December 25, 2017

HappyUP!!! Day 4221 Merry Christmas


HappyUP!!! - K-bugs face
Why it happened - see the pic
Why it makes me happy - she was absolutely shocked to get "in on the fun" that her dad and aunt/uncle get to participate in. I wish I had a shot of that!

HappyUP!!! - the kids
Why it happened -it's the gag
Why it makes me happy - I put the work in...and they do their part. Boy, did they have to do their part! I didn't expect it to be THAT difficult this year...but...then again....I think it was a good thing

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HappyUP!!! -the kids reading
Why it happened - I wrote it
Why it makes me happy -they don't always do a great job...today...they were outstanding


HappyUP!!! - gifts
Why it happened - it's Xmas
Why it makes me happy- I got some GREAT stuff this year!!! All stuff that I needed. Just awesome!!!

Sunday, December 24, 2017

HappyUP!!! Day 4270


HappyUP!!! - got the writing done
Why it happened -it's part of Xmas
Why it makes me happy - I can't tell you how I am usually writing the script RIGHT NOW! It's so much better to be doing my day's recap

HappyUP!!! - all done wrapping
Why it happened - I was on it
Why it makes me happy - see the "why it makes me happy" above? Ditto here

HappyUP!!! - Xmas eve dinner
Why it happened -I was invited
Why it makes me happy - are you kidding me? Linguini...scampi...lobster....and I am just naming the "stars" of the show. I am really blessed to be part of this deal! You KNOW I brought the good bottles for the host/hostess

Saturday, December 23, 2017

HappyUP!!! Day 4269


HappyUP!!! - gift exchange win
Why it happened - I showed up
Why it makes me happy -hey....who doesn't need an extra blue tooth speaker? This one actually sounds good enough for my doing. NICE!!!

HappyUP!!! - Pairings
Why it happened - they hooked me up
Why it makes me happy -I needed a hostess gift....I'm so thankful this GREAT shop was able to take care of me. The hostess loved it!!! 

HappyUP!!! - Family fun
Why it happened - see the above
Why it makes me happy - had a great time at the Mc's house today. It really was super fun

Friday, December 22, 2017

HappyUP!!! Day 4268


HappyUP!!! - finding elephant gifts
Why it happened - I went diving
Why it makes me happy - I had purchased one....but I FOUND more! I'm covered for awhile

HappyUP!!! - collections
Why it happened - I fronted some dough
Why it makes me happy - when you are the fronter, you don't always know that the frontees will come through. In my case, I know they will....I just don't like to remind. Didn't have to

HappyUP!!! - fajita skirt steak sandwich
Why it happened - it was a special
Why it makes me happy - our club had it going on today....this baby hit the mark and the spot!!!

Thursday, December 21, 2017

HappyUP!!! Day 4267


HappyUP!!! - great counsel
Why it happened -I seek advice
Why it makes me happy -working through an issue...and I am so glad to get the assistance

HappyUP!!! - Hobby Lobby
Why it happened - I needed stuff
Why it makes me happy -nope...it's not a place that I hang out. I can be a bit of a fish out of water in this place. Despite that, I found EXACTLY what I was looking for. This is going to be GREAT!!!

HappyUP!!! - painting and sculpting
Why it happened - I told you the other day I would create more work for myself
Why it makes me happy - this touch is just going to MAKE the presentation of the gift!!!

Wednesday, December 20, 2017

HappyUP!!! Day 4266


HappyUP!!! - Xmas Lights
Why it happened -it was a nice day
Why it makes me happy - I don't think I have ever hung lights before.....and...to be frank...I just tossed some old lights that were in my garage around the porch. It was kinda my way to make fun of the people that do Xmas lights. I crack me up

HappyUP!!! - surviving the hammer
Why it happened - I'm hard headed
Why it makes me happy -NEVER leave a hammer on top of a ladder! DON'T DO IT!!! When I move the ladder, it had one place to go...my head! Yeah, I felt it but it could have been worse....and...I learned a lesson. Now...you have too

HappyUP!!! - help with tee times
Why it happened - my buddy was heads up
Why it makes me happy -I totally forgot my duty this morning. Sooooo glad I got some backup

Tuesday, December 19, 2017

HappyUP!!! Day 4265


HappyUP!!! - Sonicare rebate
Why it happened - they do that stuff
Why it makes me happy -I needed the replacement heads. Those aren't cheap....well, they actually are with that unexpected rebate I received. Saving money is always a HappyUP!!! but, doing it unexpectedly is really fabulous! 

HappyUP!!! - decals found
Why it happened -I searched
Why it makes me happy -they are exactly what I need for my Xmas madness! 

HappyUP!!! - gift project finished
Why it happened -I was on it
Why it makes me happy - I am NEVER done this far ahead of time....NEVER!!! It's time to sit back and relax now. Oh....who am I kidding...I will figure out ways to make this even better and stress out even more

Monday, December 18, 2017

HappyUP!!! Day 4264


HappyUP!!! - buddy to El Do Hills
Why it happened - he asked
Why it makes me happy - yeah, it was a big ask....I'm glad he was cool with doing it. I got to see some scenery while my buddy fights this thing he has going on

HappyUP!!! - picking up the goods
Why it happened - Footsie came through
Why it makes me happy - now, it is all up to me to make them look perfect

HappyUP!!! - The Palladio
Why it happened -time to kill
Why it makes me happy -I have been here before...but not since it was fully occupied. I guess it's cool for the ElDo people. I think it could have been done more efficiently but, hey, what do I know. It was a neat place to walk around

Sunday, December 17, 2017

HappyUP!!! Day 4263


HappyUP!!! - money gift idea
Why it happened - I saw something
Why it makes me happy - I found the instructions. I am really going to "pin" this one down! Such fun!!!

HappyUP!!! - Garrapolo!!!! 
Why it happened - Niners have him
Why it makes me happy - the dude seems to have brought a winning attitude to the bunch! That is fantastic!!!

HappyUP!!! - a sneaky gift
Why it happened - I'm sneaky
Why it makes me happy - this will be even MORE fun this Christmas...like there could be more!

Saturday, December 16, 2017

HappyUP!!! Day 4262

HappyUP!!! - avoiding the wind
Why it happened -walked early
Why it makes me happy -man....it blew today!!! It was one of those days thata lot of crappy things happen. I'm lucky to just go, "nope....not going out there today!" Life is good

HappyUP!!! - Wrapping
Why it happened - I'm way ahead
Why it makes me happy -I am usually wrapping it all on Xmas eve. Nope, it's not all done...but I won't be doing much of it the night before Noel this year!

HappyUP!!! -Great Salad
Why it happened - I got on it
Why it makes me happy -I put everything into that puppy today. I hadn't had one in awhile. Absolutely awesome! I really do love salad!

Friday, December 15, 2017

HappyUP!!! Day 4261

HappyUP!!! - Clyde goes home
Why it happened - my bro could use it
Why it makes me happy - glad to return the bot to the bro. He could use the walk!

HappyUP!!! - Dice
Why it happened -I stopped by the club
Why it makes me happy - it was just swell that the boys bought me a couple of libations. Nice little dices!!!

HappyUP!!! - plates back for re-do
Why it happened -my friend is helping me
Why it makes me happy - this is going to be good. I am soooo thankful to have this resource

Thursday, December 14, 2017

HappyUP!!! Day 4260

HappyUP!!! - the project begins
Why it happened - initiative
Why it makes me happy - G and I are going to roll up our sleeves and tackle something that has needed a tackle forever. Great start today

HappyUP!!! - Cheetoes
Why it happened - a splurge
Why it makes me happy - I can't remember the last time I had a bag of these.....I can now...and they are still delicious!!!

HappyUP!!! -a Merry Xmas visit
Why it happened - my friend will be gone for holiday
Why it makes me happy - nice time tonight and chatting about the holiday....super reverie!!!

Wednesday, December 13, 2017

HappyUP!!! Day 4259

HappyUP!!! - collecting the dough
Why it happened - I was owed
Why it makes me happy - THAT was easy....trust me....getting the geeters ain't always this effortless!

HappyUP!!! - Trav overtime
Why it happened -it's the season
Why it makes me happy - great visit today...extended time....allowed to get into some stuff

HappyUP!!! - coming across G
Why it happened -I stopped by the club
Why it makes me happy - can't wait to follow through on the project!

Tuesday, December 12, 2017

HappyUP!!! Day 4258

HappyUP!!! - Eulogy
Why it happened -TM
Why it makes me happy - LP got to practice....so happy to give him the oppty

HappyUP!!! - Farming
Why it happened -TM
Why it makes me happy - SN gave us an up close look at what it is to live that life

HappyUP!!! - Head Space
Why it happened - TM
Why it makes me happy -Bill gave us a good one regarding this topic today. Great humor

Monday, December 11, 2017

HappyUP!!! Day 4257

HappyUP!!! - the doc
Why it happened - I go every year
Why it makes me happy - nice to see him...and hear about his fish tank!

HappyUP!!! - good checkup
Why it happened -I go every year
Why it makes me happy -all the vitals are basically where they should be. Gotta love that!

HappyUP!!! -Carolinas with my buddy
Why it happened -we were hungry
Why it makes me happy - great dinner and visiting....fun!!!

Sunday, December 10, 2017

HappyUP!!! Day 4256

HappyUP!!! - Xmas dinner at the club
Why it happened - we do that
Why it makes me happy -this has become a real holiday highlight. I'm surpised our club puts up with our antics! So much fun!

HappyUP!!! - Garappolo rides yet again!
Why it happened - he's got some big mo going
Why it makes me happy - hey...maybe there is something to this guy! It's nice to see my Niner friends get all warm and fuzzy. They are starting to think SuperBowl next year (crazy little niner fans).

HappyUP!!! - lawn
Why it happened - I edged
Why it makes me happy -the color is great despite the lack of attention during this hot summer....proving....you just can't kill my lawn

Saturday, December 09, 2017

HappyUP!!! Day 4255

HappyUP!!! - Army/Navy Game
Why it happened - a great tradition
Why it makes me happy -.....and a great game to watch...the entire thing. The pageant and the game itself

HappyUP!!! - cleaning out a drawer
Why it happened - motivation
Why it makes me happy -you know what drawer I am talking about....THAT drawer. The junk one. It's spic and span now

HappyUP!!! -late yard work
Why it happened - motivation
Why it makes me happy -man...it is amazing how fast I go when I am under the gun due to impending darkness. I'll be working up to NEATNESS!

Friday, December 08, 2017

HappyUP!!! Day 4254

HappyUP!!! - flu shot
Why it happened - it's that time
Why it makes me happy - I was in....and out....all included in my health plan. Easy peeeezy!!!

HappyUP!!! - A big birthday
Why it happened -somebody turned 40
Why it makes me happy -I won't say SN's name....but we had a lot of fun helping this lady "over the hill."

HappyUP!!! - at least 5 Xmas stops today
Why it happened - it's the season
Why it makes me happy -man....I just NAILED it today. Is there anything better than being basically done with Xmas....on the 8th?

Thursday, December 07, 2017

HappyUP!!! Day 4253

HappyUP!!! - Pearl Harbor Day
Why it happened - we celebrate and remember
Why it makes me happy - this is not only the "day that lived in infamy" but a day that touched so many lives......and still does. The root and the thread still runs to families today. 

HappyUP!!! - great nights sleep
Why it happened -not sure
Why it makes me happy - I sleep OK...but....last night was just awesome! I didn't wake up for any reason at all (not every day that happens....rarely happens).

HappyUP!!! - phone calls
Why it happened - people checking in
Why it makes me happy -DD and JE checked in today. Had some great convos!

Wednesday, December 06, 2017

HappyUP!!! Day 4252

HappyUP!!! - a political discussion
Why it happened - I got a call
Why it makes me happy - I have backed off in this area....but...when you can have an intelligent discussion....it can be enlightening

HappyUP!!! - Al Franken
Why it happened - ooopsie! It's that MeToo thing
Why it makes me happy -who knows if the dude did anything that bad. I don't think he did....and I don't like the guy. It's just nice to see the Dems get a taste of the medicine.

HappyUP!!! - the Spitz
Why it happened -I came across my neighbor
Why it makes me happy - this is one cool little dog.....it was a joy to get to walk him a bit. Love this pooch!!!

Tuesday, December 05, 2017

HappyUP!!! Day 4251

HappyUP!!! - new timing battery
Why it happened -Batteries+
Why it makes me happy -quick fix.....and they installed it. Problem raised...problem solved...all within an hour without going out of my way

HappyUP!!! - 3 speeches
Why it happened - enthusiastic members
Why it makes me happy - just great to have a packed agenda today....and all were solid!!!

HappyUP!!! -Pizza offer
Why it happened - my friend had some
Why it makes me happy - how about that.....a pizza delivery...that you didn't even have to call out for. It's a charmed life I live....pizza just appears!

Monday, December 04, 2017

HappyUP!!! Day 4250

HappyUP!!! - Bingo...a fabulous idea
Why it happened - I saw a picture
Why it makes me happy - ....and a quick internet search and I now have the GREATEST idea for an Xmas present for a special someone

HappyUP!!! - electrician
Why it happened - I made the call
Why it makes me happy - OK....I know what needs to be done. No big deal

HappyUP!!! - more Xmas help
Why it happened -I made the call
Why it makes me happy - my buddy who helped me is willing to help me a little more...and happy to do it!

Sunday, December 03, 2017

HappyUP!!! Day 4249

HappyUP!!! - Wongs leftovers
Why it happened - ordered a lot last night
Why it makes me happy -there was a method to my madness. What is better than a cool Sunday morning.....and a brekko of fabulous chinese food!?!? ....not much

HappyUP!!! - Garaffalo rides again
Why it happened - he's unknown
Why it makes me happy - the 49er faithful are starting to acquire something they had NONE of....hope! Hope is a good thing. 

HappyUP!!! - Raider win
Why it happened - it's football
Why it makes me happy -another tough season.....but the Silver and Black banged out a good one today. Man...it was nice to laze around and watch football today

Saturday, December 02, 2017

HappyUP!!! Day 4248

HappyUP!!! - Happy Birthday!!!
Why it happened - those happen
Why it makes me happy - great to grab dinner with one of my buddy's on the big day! An honor actually!

HappyUP!!! - Championship Day
Why it happened - it's a tradition
Why it makes me happy - love this day more than the actual national championship. Great games

HappyUP!!! - an epiphany
Why it happened - who knows why they happen...but they do
Why it makes me happy - had a great idea that I actually installed immediately to organize a niggling issue

Friday, December 01, 2017

HappyUP!!! Day 4247

HappyUP!!! - visiting all the boys
Why it happened - they got done together
Why it makes me happy -saw them all today....about 14 of them. It's December...the kickoff to the holiday month

HappyUP!!! - friend safe in Amsterdam 
Why it happened - she travels
Why it makes me happy - always good to know that all is well on the beginning of the long journey

HappyUP!!! -Egg Rolls
Why it happened - party time
Why it makes me happy -love the annual pro shop blow out and extravaganza! Deals and food.... what can be better!!!