Wednesday, January 31, 2018

HappyUP!!! Day 4258


HappyUP!!! - Lee and his malamute, Joe
Why it happened - I was bold
Why it makes me happy -I was sitting at my front office window. I looked out and went, "what is that?" It was a guy walking by with what looked like a draught horse!  Yes, I have seen a malamute before...I get out on occasion.  You just don't see them very often. I got up, went out, called out (Joe could have thought I was a maniac....but...hey..people that have dogs like that want to be noticed), and got to meet a new furry neighborhood friend.....and his owner

HappyUP!!! - met the Hunts
Why it happened -the are club members
Why it makes me happy - weirdest thing on how this world intersects.....a golf ball, a hairdresser, a club...all collide and I know a new couple

HappyUP!!! - JB
Why it happened - super bowl is coming
Why it makes me happy -I got all of my pool numbers in....it looks like I have a decent chance. Had a great chat with the poolmaker!

Tuesday, January 30, 2018

HappyUP!!! Day 4257


HappyUP!!! - Filet o Fish
Why it happened -hungry and time to kill
Why it makes me happy -I have not had one of these babies in years!!! LOVE a filet-o-fish from the arch-mc-dee

HappyUP!!! - Granz back
Why it happened -his calendar opened
Why it makes me happy -love seeing this guy. He can be tough to pin down...no need to. Just great having him back

HappyUP!!! - seeing the double G
Why it happened -a legal matter
Why it makes me happy -it is going to be soooooooo great to get this little project into the back water/rear view mirror.  Won't be long now

Monday, January 29, 2018

HappyUP!!! Day 4256


HappyUP!!! - lo cal chicken sandwich
Why it happened -I got creative
Why it makes me happy -that baby just hit the spot on a winter's day....hold the mayo!

HappyUP!!! - speech done
Why it happened -presentation tomorrow
Why it makes me happy -I always deliver...all of these years later. I am always finding something. They are like my babies. Love them all (some more than others).  This one is a middle child

HappyUP!!! - called the Double G
Why it happened - needed some legal 411
Why it makes me happy - it's just great to have a trusted resource. A benefit to being around this place for a long time

Sunday, January 28, 2018

HappyUP!!! Day 4255


HappyUP!!! - Grammy Awards
Why it happened -it's a tradition
Why it makes me happy -I recorded it...yeah...a preventitive measure in case they sucked. They were GREAT!!! Very entertaining

HappyUP!!! - gorgeous day
Why it happened -weather
Why it makes me happy - I was out in it. No wind. Just a fabulous winter's day. You could write a short story about this one

HappyUP!!! - texting with the chicks
Why it happened - they were thinking about me
Why it makes me happy - funny and got me caught up at the same time. Lots of chuckling!

Saturday, January 27, 2018

HappyUP!!! Day 4254


HappyUP!!! - Dewey Bozella
Why it happened -College of Financial Knowledge
Why it makes me happy - maybe not the smooooothest talker I have ever heard...but definitely one of the most real. He was in the can for a looooooong time...for a murder he never committed. You think you don't have anything to be happy about?....and this guy is full of it?  You and I need to have a little chat. No worries, I'll listen.....first

HappyUP!!! - Mikuni gift card
Why it happened -I ran into Taro again
Why it makes me happy -hey.....do I even need to say the two words that are the epitome of happiness? Well, do I? OK......FREE SUSHI!!!

HappyUP!!! - millenial learnings and instructor
Why it happened - College of Financial Knowledge
Why it makes me happy - OK....my mind was expanded a bit regarding the young un's. I get it that they came up in a different age with different tools and surroundings.  Video games, cell phones, and social media and such.  It is a requirement of me to understand that.  HOWEVER, if I am going to understand that.....a millenial should have a good understanding and respect for what the Boomers were raised around too. Gabrielle could have spent a bit more time here.

Friday, January 26, 2018

HappyUP!!! Day 4253


HappyUP!!! - jacket to the tailor
Why it happened - it had a snag
Why it makes me happy -this is my favorited jacket in the world....maybe of all time. I don't wear it much but, when I do, it feels like an old friend.  It gets it share of pettings too so it must do something for others. Was thinking this was going to be an expensive fix but it turned out to be no big deal. 

HappyUP!!! - texting with the T
Why it happened -I made a SnF trip
Why it makes me happy -hadn't contacted this guy in over a month. Got to stay "in simpatico" with this dude

HappyUP!!! - baked chicken (oh spicy)
Why it happened - I got creative
Why it makes me happy - I usually don't bake my chicken...I am more of a grill kind of guy. Yet, I do own an oven....and spices....and it is winter so the house could use the heat.....oh....and thaaaaaat smell! Just loved it

Thursday, January 25, 2018

HappyUP!!! Day 4252


HappyUP!!! - Matsuda
Why it happened -she called me
Why it makes me happy -great timing to get this deal set up!

HappyUP!!! - the Kat
Why it happened -Pathways
Why it makes me happy -another chance I have to help....LOVE to be of service

HappyUP!!! - Rain
Why it happened -it's the season
Why it makes me happy -not looking like we are going to get the rain this year....I am begging and enjoying every day we get some liquid

Wednesday, January 24, 2018

HappyUP!!! Day 4251


HappyUP!!! - hidden cash
Why it happened - I do that
Why it makes me happy -it got me out of a jam today!!! I recommend to all

HappyUP!!! - Ruhk sponsored "party"
Why it happened -he lost the roll
Why it makes me happy - don't get to spend much time with this guy. Funny time bending the elbow

HappyUP!!! - T time
Why it happened -we do it
Why it makes me happy - from conspiracy theory to heaters, we got the world covered today!

Tuesday, January 23, 2018

HappyUP!!! Day 4250


HappyUP!!! - Dan the guest
Why it happened - we are attractive
Why it makes me happy -great seeing this guy.

HappyUP!!! - giving a hard evaluation
Why it happened - I was asked to
Why it makes me happy - this was for the real world...and I got real. Great that I have this skill

HappyUP!!! - last night's chicken
Why it happened - leftovers
Why it makes me happy - it's even better on the reheat. I just love reheats!!!

Monday, January 22, 2018

HappyUP!!! Day 4249


HappyUP!!! - chicken thighs
Why it happened - I got ambitious
Why it makes me happy - THAT was a killer new recipe!!! Ya can't say that everyday about chicken

HappyUP!!! - trip to Fryes
Why it happened -I was looking for something
Why it makes me happy - it was a worthless trip....but it showed initiative! Yeah, I get points for that. It also told me where I needed to go for my item and I ordered it!

HappyUP!!! - back on line
Why it happened - I did some work
Why it makes me happy - hey, I NEED my internet.....and cable!!! Yeah...I kind of did today!!!

Sunday, January 21, 2018

HappyUP!!! Day 4248


HappyUP!!! - NO NFL games
Why it happened -it's that week
Why it makes me happy -it was a good reminder of how the NFL really does spoil Sundays!

HappyUP!!! - weights
Why it happened -motivation
Why it makes me happy - had gotten out of this routine. Yep, it's gonna hurt again...but it hurts so good!

HappyUP!!! - turning around
Why it happened - I know my body
Why it makes me happy - while I knew it was a great day to walk, sometimes it is wiser to fold it up and head back in. This wasn't a "push through the pain" kind of thing. I am so blessed to know the differences regarding pain

Saturday, January 20, 2018

HappyUP!!! Day 4247


HappyUP!!! - Ciopinno Feed
Why it happened - my bro/sis
Why it makes me happy - great social time had every year. Just a wonderful event...and a tough ticket to get. I always go....I don't want to risk falling off the list

HappyUP!!! - One Year of Trump
Why it happened - we elected him
Why it makes me happy - as I watch both sides....just observing....I laugh at how one side justifies and how creative the other side is in their hatred. It's something I revel in on a daily basis. 

HappyUP!!! - Macs and Clants
Why it happened - Ciopinno feed
Why it makes me happy - fabulous table mates. It always adds to the experience. Couldn't have had better mates!

Friday, January 19, 2018

HappyUP!!! Day 4246


HappyUP!!! - my neighbor
Why it happened -I see my neighbor
Why it makes me happy - it was great to come across this gal today.  She was particularly colorful today

HappyUP!!! - Trump joke 
Why it happened - I was listening to a show
Why it makes me happy - I'm no Trump hater...as a matter of fact, I am usually bored by the anti-Trump stuff. It's not creative and it's too easy.  This was good stuff

HappyUP!!! - Friday night
Why it happened - made plans
Why it makes me happy - we kicked ass on that little project. Soooo much fun

Thursday, January 18, 2018

HappyUP!!! Day 4245


HappyUP!!! - A radio bit
Why it happened - I was driving
Why it makes me happy - the two guys asked the third DJ, who was female, about the best way to talk/ask a woman about her weight. She basically said, "it's NOT to!" It just cracked me up

HappyUP!!! - getting squeezed in
Why it happened - I'm a highlight
Why it makes me happy - if you are a person someone looks forward to working with...that is a joy to their career...they will find places to plug you in

HappyUP!!! - eye doc
Why it happened - I do that annually
Why it makes me happy - all good....no deterioration....no change of prescription. That's pretty cool news as one gets older...much more appreciated than in my youth.

Wednesday, January 17, 2018

HappyUP!!! Day 4244


HappyUP!!! - T time
Why it happened - we get together
Why it makes me happy - it was wonderful to be transparent today about something very  personal. T is the perfect person for that.

HappyUP!!! - JiffyPop
Why it happened -I was impetuous
Why it makes me happy - I never had kids. I am not sure I have EVER made JiffyPop myself. No, not the microwave kind, the kind you shake over the stove. It was great fun and playful....oh....and tasty too

HappyUP!!! - "close the shoulders"
Why it happened - I hit balls
Why it makes me happy - DD stopped by my stall and gave me a little "heads up." This is a GREAT thing that we golfers, at least observant ones, will do with our friends. It's so easy to get misaligned in this world.  Hmmmmmm......once again.....golf imitates life! 

Tuesday, January 16, 2018

HappyUP!!! Day 4243


HappyUP!!! - payin the boss
Why it happened - it's the rules
Why it makes me happy - I remembered! Those quarterlies don't pay themselves! Glad I have to. 

HappyUP!!! - TableTopics Master
Why it happened - it's Tuesday and my turn
Why it makes me happy - I sooooo nailed that and provided a value add to the club today

HappyUP!!! - 3 speeches
Why it happened - the TM did a great job
Why it makes me happy - 3 great speeches and super table topics makes for one GREAT meeting!

Monday, January 15, 2018

HappyUP!!! Day 4242


HappyUP!!! - meat loaf tacos
Why it happened -I saw a recipe
Why it makes me happy -I don't know if this qualifies towards my MORE TACOES NY Resolution. I was thinking more Carolinas and Jimboys. Yet...these were darn good!

HappyUP!!! - The captain is back
Why it happened - he feels better
Why it makes me happy - 1) he feels better. My friend is getting back up to speed. This WAAAAAY overwhelms....2) I don't need to do the work anymore!

HappyUP!!! - financial advice sought out
Why it happened - I was asked
Why it makes me happy - very honored to being looked upon...to be invited in...to helping someone with a sensitive issue.  It is a sacred privilege to be called upon for wise counsel

Sunday, January 14, 2018

HappyUP!!! Day 4241


HappyUP!!! - catching a transposition
Why it happened - I was ON IT
Why it makes me happy - there are some times when you put things in the wrong order, it can make a big difference. Nice catch!

HappyUP!!! - buddy dropping by
Why it happened - he was in the area
Why it makes me happy - it was great to catch the end of the game...exciting!

HappyUP!!! - Pittsburg/Jacksonville
Why it happened - it's the playoffs
Why it makes me happy - I had no skin in that game. Quite the opposite. My NFL caring is on the wane for many reasons. This, however, was one rare great time!

Saturday, January 13, 2018

HappyUP!!! Day 4240


HappyUP!!! - TACOES 
Why it happened - my friend rang me up
Why it makes me happy - my NY resolution is on track. I LOVE tacos!!!

HappyUP!!! - Eagles win
Why it happened - they were better
Why it makes me happy -I kind of like this underdog story

HappyUP!!! - picking up some key items
Why it happened - they were in stock
Why it makes me happy - I'm not much of an "on-line" buying guy. I don't buy much stuff at all, as a matter of fact (I have an entire philosophy there).  I was just happy to find what I needed

Friday, January 12, 2018

HappyUP!!! Day 4239

HappyUP!!! - Captain duties relinquished
Why it happened - the Captain is back
Why it makes me happy - this is a twofer. First, my buddy is feeling better.  Second, I don't have to do this anymore.  

HappyUP!!! - TC meet
Why it happened - he was heading home
Why it makes me happy - no golf for him today....but willing to have a chat and play a little game of chance. A nice little break to the afternoon

HappyUP!!! - FB and PL
Why it happened - they were at the club
Why it makes me happy -two of the nicest guys you are ever going to meet...sitting at the same table...and open to engagement. LOVE these guys...wish I saw them more!!!

Thursday, January 11, 2018

HappyUP!!! Day 4238

HappyUP!!! - sore glutes
Why it happened -MayBee
Why it makes me happy - hey, that girl gave me a workout yesterday! Apparently, I NEEDED IT! My glutes are sore!!! This is a good thing. Who knows...even if they were in better shape, I still may have been limping.  That was borderline Navy Seal level stuff I went through yesterday

HappyUP!!! - Give-A-Shit-o-meter texts
Why it happened - I did a follow up
Why it makes me happy - info gained and laughs had by both parties

HappyUP!!! - great coaching session
Why it happened - I'm open to that
Why it makes me happy - it's nice to know that other people make these same errors and start devising a strategy for correction. Course correction

Wednesday, January 10, 2018

HappyUP!!! Day 4237


HappyUP!!! - MayBee walk
Why it happened -I said that I would
Why it makes me happy - we may have gone a little too far today. MB is one powerful pooch. She's not quite as easy to "break" (train) as I thought. Tho it was tough, it was a good workout...for both of us

HappyUP!!! - Santa Cruz is back
Why it happened - getting things done
Why it makes me happy - I didn't even know I had a problem of the scope it was. She's all better now and sounding great!!!

HappyUP!!! -Parm
Why it happened - he called
Why it makes me happy -love this guy! We don't talk about earth shattering things but we always have stayed in touch. We were "brothers in the trenches." 

Tuesday, January 09, 2018

HappyUP!!! Day 4236


HappyUP!!! - TW chat
Why it happened -I called
Why it makes me happy -I just love this little lady. Fabulous to get the update!!!

HappyUP!!! - the Sneve
Why it happened - I called
Why it makes me happy -it's cold where this dude lives. Been forever since I spoke with him. It's brutal weather his way but it was great to hear that he is still doing well and dealing with it. 

HappyUP!!! -Chuckie's not in love....he's back!
Why it happened -they make deals
Why it makes me happy -this should give the Raider faithful some new enthusiasm....even if the dude got a deal that would make a top athlete envious. 2018 will be fun and interesting

Monday, January 08, 2018

HappyUP!!! Day 4235


HappyUP!!! - KL the hygenist
Why it happened -I take care of my teeth
Why it makes me happy - we had a nice visit....despite the "bad" news for me. She's moving to Idaho. It's good for her. If it made sense to my demeanor, I would probably head there as well!!!! So happy she is getting out of CA and adding to the list of people I know who have left this place

HappyUP!!! - making MLK tee times
Why it happened -club is open for the holiday
Why it makes me happy -it was fun to secure unexpected good times for my friends who will be taking advantage of this holiday. 

HappyUP!!! -heavy rain
Why it happened -weather
Why it makes me happy -it comes so seldom these days that it makes it even more delightful to see it come down in buckets.....all from the comfort of my couch

HappyUP!!! Day 4233


HappyUP!!! - picking up Tay Tay
Why it happened -I had a minute
Why it makes me happy -great to have her back home, plugging her in, and doing some hopped up acoustic jamming

HappyUP!!! - Wild Card games
Why it happened -it's the season
Why it makes me happy -nice day of football....they held my attention today. That doesn't always happen

HappyUP!!! -the shirt fit
Why it happened -Xmas present
Why it makes me happy -I was stylin and profilin out and about. Love the shirt!

Sunday, January 07, 2018

HappyUP!!! Day 4234


HappyUP!!! - walking the dog
Why it happened -A-girl stopped by
Why it makes me happy - I think this could end up working. She's a little heavy on the leash but I think that could be trained.

HappyUP!!! - Will and Grace winning nothing
Why it happened -the show isn't good
Why it makes me happy -I don't know who watches this mess and why it was brought back. I was just happy to see it get snubbed tonight. 

HappyUP!!! - chatting with my bud
Why it happened - I was thought about
Why it makes me happy -we have plans now. I just gotta......

HappyUP!!! -....gettin over this cold
Why it happened -it is about time
Why it makes me happy-it's day 11! I did everything I could to pamper myself. This is just a nasty strain. The happy part is that IT HAS TO BE OVER pretty soon. All the bad is in the rear view

Friday, January 05, 2018

HappyUP!!! Day 4232


HappyUP!!! - Rain
Why it happened - it's weather
Why it makes me happy -nice way to start the year. We haven't seen that in awhile. Hopefully, it's going to be a wet July

HappyUP!!! - WACO
Why it happened -I was tuning in
Why it makes me happy -yep....I'm hooked. I really want to see all the angles they are going to show in this mockumentary

HappyUP!!! - Carolina leftovers
Why it happened -I conserved yesterday
Why it makes me happy -nothing better than an enchilada, beans, and rice brekko!!! I just LOVE opening up tht fridge and finding that styrofoam friend!!!

Thursday, January 04, 2018

HappyUP!!! Day 4231


HappyUP!!! - Taylor is ready
Why it happened -I took her in Tuesday
Why it makes me happy -come on....just two days...and now I am ready to rock.....electrically if I want! Just got to scoop her up

HappyUP!!! - audio bid
Why it happened -I'm knocking things off the list
Why it makes me happy -not sure I will go in this direction, but I have the info that I need....and it's not that bad!

HappyUP!!! -Carolinas
Why it happened -it's a resolution
Why it makes me happy - I decided that this year I am going to......EAT MORE TACOS!!! I think I will be able to keep this one together and be proud by year end

Wednesday, January 03, 2018

HappyUP!!! Day 4230


HappyUP!!! - settling a financial affair
Why it happened -it was time
Why it makes me happy -no muss....no fuss....all parties are happy. Who says you can't lend money to friends?

HappyUP!!! - truck looks great 
Why it happened -I took it in
Why it makes me happy -this was a toleration for a couple of years....and it shouldn't have been. Hey, who knows how the rest of the year is going to go but I'm knocking out some things that have niggled  at my mental recesses

HappyUP!!! -a bike ride
Why it happened -had to pick up the truck
Why it makes me happy - not the best thing to do in cold air when respitory issues are hanging around probably.....but.....it felt great to be back on two wheels!

Tuesday, January 02, 2018

HappyUP!!! Day 4229


HappyUP!!! - Randy
Why it happened -needed a fix
Why it makes me happy -got some guitar maintenance done. The new year is off to a great start

HappyUP!!! - J & J's
Why it happened - I got needs
Why it makes me happy -Nick saw the entire stable today. Some tolerations are getting knocked off the list already....and it's only the second!

HappyUP!!! - Bob's
Why it happened -an upholstery situation
Why it makes me happy -OK....I like what he had to say. I wasn't aware I could get this done. 

Monday, January 01, 2018

HappyUP!!! Day 4228


HappyUP!!! - Xmas lights DOWN
Why it happened -I got off the sick bed
Why it makes me happy -it's a new year, people. Take your lights down....and don't you dare turn them on if you don't. It's over!!!! Get over it!!!

HappyUP!!! - even steven
Why it happened - I dropped some weight over the holidays
Why it makes me happy - I came in this year at the same level that I came in last year. Sure, it would have been great to be "a new me." Hey....that didn't happen. I shall celebrate that there is not more of me

HappyUP!!! -feeling a little better
Why it happened -that darn cold
Why it makes me happy -it's day 5. This is as long as I have felt badly in a long time. Still, it doesn't seem to be one of those lingering ones that those "go-getters" get. I remember those days

HappyUP!!! -hair appointment
Why it happened - my stylist picked up
Why it makes me happy- we got a text thing going on....even on New Years Day. 2018 will not be the year of shaggy!!!