HappyUP!!! Day 4297

HappyUP!!! - the lessons begin

Why it happened -I signed up

Why it makes me happy -cool licks going down already. Mysteries being unlocked at my fingertips

HappyUP!!! - my attorney

Why it happened -I called him

Why it makes me happy -one step closer to getting something off of my plate

HappyUP!!! - new screen

Why it happened - I caught the guy the other day

Why it makes me happy -so HAPPY to get some ventilation to this room now....more so in the summer!

HappyUP!!! Day 4296

HappyUP!!! - moving my tee time up

Why it happened -another group had some room

Why it makes me happy - by me moving, it allowed another person to play in my place...and I got to play with guys I love but don't get to play with very often

HappyUP!!! - striped shots

Why it happened -I'm getting there

Why it makes me happy - the game is coming around. One of the ways to know that is when I start hitting multiple "striped" shots....had at least 3 of those today. 

HappyUP!!! - big win

Why it happened -I played ok...opponents played poorly

Why it makes me happy -a win is a win....even if my opponents were suffering. Hey, I suffer and people have no problem kicking my butt when I do.

HappyUP!!! Day 4295

HappyUP!!! - signing up for a course

Why it happened - I needed to

Why it makes me happy - got some great free instruction....already improved. Can't wait for the rest of the program

HappyUP!!! - Macaroni Grill

Why it happened - my friend rang me up

Why it makes me happy - LOVE the Mac Grill. Great food and great company

HappyUP!!! - 81

Why it happened - I couldn't score

Why it makes me happy -if I shoot 81...and that was absolutely as bad as it could have been...I am heading in the correct direction! Easily could have been another 75 today without asking for much

HappyUP!!! Day 4294

HappyUP!!! - haircut

Why it happened -my stylist got me in

Why it makes me happy -I'm looking sharp again! Just in time to go to.....

HappyUP!!! - ....Speech Contest

Why it happened - I am a Toastmaster

Why it makes me happy - our entrant put in a super effort. Nope...he didn't win but he was better this time than the last time. LOVE seeing the improvement

HappyUP!!! - nice win

Why it happened -my partner and I got it on

Why it makes me happy -it wasn't as easy out there as we made it look! We had to both play well...and we did. Cha-CHING!

HappyUP!!! Day 4293

HappyUP!!! - new sheets on

Why it happened -I ordered some

Why it makes me happy - they FIT! Hey, ya never know! LOVE the feeling of brand new sheets! It's been awhile

HappyUP!!! - contest appetizers done

Why it happened -I'm conscientious

Why it makes me happy - tomorrow's the night...but it's great to be ahead of the curve. Tasty too!

HappyUP!!! - a guest

Why it happened - in the neighborhood

Why it makes me happy - nice little stopby by my friend. It was super cathing up.

HappyUP!!! Day 4292

HappyUP!!! - Massage chair research

Why it happened - I sat in one yesterday

Why it makes me happy -OK...these babies ain't cheap....by the time I went through 4 different steps....with every step getting cheaper....that chair can be had for about 55% of what I was THINKING about paying last night! Hey, it's like I will be losing money if I don't buy one of these

HappyUP!!! - best score of the year

Why it happened -just some solid play

Why it makes me happy - it feels good to put a low number on the board again....on a course that is not playing short right now.

HappyUP!!! - big wins

Why it happened - see the above

Why it makes me happy -managed to rack up a big win with my partner on the front. One guy dropped out and I had almost as big a win on the back in an individual game. WINNING!... always a HappyUP!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 4291

HappyUP!!! - RC Willey

Why it happened -my friend needed to pick something up

Why it makes me happy - ...and while that was going on....I found the massage chair section! Oh my! I will be doing some research in this area.  That baby knocked me out

HappyUP!!! - JR speech on improvisation

Why it happened - she had to speak on something

Why it makes me happy -great topic...and something we should all be working on to develop our skill set. 

HappyUP!!! -Ninja sushi

Why it happened -my buddy hit me up

Why it makes me happy - LOVE the sushi...it had been a bit. Devoured it!

HappyUP!!! Day 4290

HappyUP!!! - catching the screen guy

Why it happened -I was observant

Why it makes me happy - I need a screen...he was doing a job across the street...I flagged him down and I will get a little irritation off my list

HappyUP!!! - walkmeter training function

Why it happened -I was screwing around

Why it makes me happy -not sure that I am going to use this...but I might....it's a really cool little tool. 

HappyUP!!! - on the bike

Why it happened - I was doing a little test

Why it makes me happy - it was good to get out there again. I can't believe how far I used to ride...the willpower...but mostly...the seat! I just had a little fun

HappyUP!!! Day 4289

HappyUP!!! - bracing the pipe

Why it happened -I do handyman stuff

Why it makes me happy -this has been on the list for a bit. I did a great job on this one

HappyUP!!! - Home Depot

Why it happened -I had a project

Why it makes me happy -BAM!!! I found EXACTLY what I was looking for...in and out...even picked up a little extra something

HappyUP!!! - NBA First Round

Why it happened -it's that time of year

Why it makes me happy -lots of entertainment today. Some great games!

HappyUP!!! Day 4288

HappyUP!!! - best round in a year

Why it happened - who knows

Why it makes me happy - my comeback has been coming back. Today, it was very nice. Only 4 over WITH a double bogey. 

HappyUP!!! - hit 13 greens

Why it happened -ball striking out of this world

Why it makes me happy - THAT is a lot of greens for me....it should have actually been 15. This is as many as I hit on ANY GREAT golfing day at ANY time in my golfing career. It feels great to be back from the abyss

HappyUP!!! - HUGE WIN

Why it happened -see the above

Why it makes me happy -it would be a shame to play so well and lose or barely win. Don't go "duh" on me like a big win is a given. I had a partner and opponents who could change that dynamic. All went well today!

HappyUP!!! Day 4287

HappyUP!!! - Parm chat

Why it happened -he called me

Why it makes me happy -LOVE this guy.  He's been back for a bit. 

HappyUP!!! - Birdies 9 and 10

Why it happened - skills

Why it makes me happy - a birdie on 9 is ALWAYS a money maker...tough hole to birdie too. The birdie on 10 was a gimmie (near eagle). It all springboarded into a nice win with Springer

HappyUP!!! -Plants IN

Why it happened - I garden

Why it makes me happy - love fresh veggies...this year...I am in pretty much on time. Nice planting weather too!

HappyUP!!! Day 4286

HappyUP!!! - Belt 2 run homer

Why it happened - he does that

Why it makes me happy - the Giants NEEDED this win. Nice 

HappyUP!!! - Trav

Why it happened - I needed info

Why it makes me happy -fabulous to have this great resource. Needed it today

HappyUP!!! - playing with DD

Why it happened - we got paired

Why it makes me happy -the only thing better than playing with DD is being partnered with him. He's the best....and....WINNER!!!

HappyUP!! Day 4285

HappyUP!!! - doing my good deed

Why it happened - I was observant

Why it makes me happy -poor pooch....she wasn't used to being out....but out she found herself. I gathered her in, called the owner, and created a lovely reunion! Good hearstuff there!

HappyUP!!! - a comeback

Why it happened -I bucked it up

Why it makes me happy -I was on my own...no partner. After about 7 holes, I was getting killed. Turned it around and came out with a BIG win!!!

HappyUP!!! - hybrids on 8/17 

Why it happened -I was on it

Why it makes me happy - the two birdies from those shots were HUGE! Plus, it is great to birdie those 2 par 3's...not easy to do

HappyUP!!! Day 4284

HappyUP!!! - magnetic hooks

Why it happened - I'm a thinker

Why it makes me happy -problem solved! All because I went..."seems like they should make..."...and they do and were easy to find

HappyUP!!! - Riding with the Muscle

Why it happened -we teed it up today

Why it makes me happy -glad that Tuesdays work for the kid. Fun day

HappyUP!!! - JG stepped up to speak

Why it happened - boldness

Why it makes me happy - this member would NEVER have done this as recently as a month ago. SO glad she did it today!

HappyUP!!! Day 4283

HappyUP!!! - Hailstorm

Why it happened -it's weather

Why it makes me happy -strange time of year for this. We don't get that many of them anyway. Pair that up with the doozy this was and you have a WILD day!

HappyUP!!! - chicken

Why it happened -I bbq'd last night

Why it makes me happy - I actually think, the way I make it, this is something that is even better the NEXT day than it was fresh off the grill. It was tonight

HappyUP!!! - UP way early

Why it happened - who knows

Why it makes me happy - I'm on no schedule....I probably should be...because I LOVE being up way before the world is.  I got so much done while others are still dreaming

HappyUP!!! Day 4282

HappyUP!!! - Fixing the vent screen

Why it happened - I am kind of happy

Why it makes me happy -it took a little noodling...but....I saved a ton of dough on this deal

HappyUP!!! - TraderJoes

Why it happened - I went shopping

Why it makes me happy -French Market Lemonade with Mini Peanut Butter cups? What a lovely little combo today

HappyUP!!! - Beautiful walk

Why it happened -I do that kind of thing

Why it makes me happy -marry up the weather and the trail and my mood today.....it was a zen thing

HappyUP!!! Day 4281

HappyUP!!! - Warriors clobber Spurs in game 1

Why it happened -it's what the dubs do

Why it makes me happy -great TV to come home to tonight

HappyUP!!! - quesadilla

Why it happened -I ordered it

Why it makes me happy -our club tosses out a killer chicken quesadilla....it's a lot but not too much. They keep it simple...simply delicious

HappyUP!!! - chip in birdie 2

Why it happened - I have some skills

Why it makes me happy - I was hoping for a par.....nice to get this unexpected treat so early in the round!

HappyUP!!! Day 4280

HappyUP!!! - golfing in the trail shoes

Why it happened -I tried them out

Why it makes me happy -they had a nice grip...why buy new black golf kicks? These will work

HappyUP!!! - riding with Buddy

Why it happened -we got paired up

Why it makes me happy -great chatting with da man today...miss him

HappyUP!!! - sheets arrived

Why it happened -I ordered them

Why it makes me happy -amazing how fast these got here....and...a risky on-line purchase...but these are really nice!

HappyUP!!! Day 4279

HappyUP!!! - playing with the head pro

Why it happened -we were short handed

Why it makes me happy -it was great he filled in and made us whole

HappyUP!!! - J Spence as a partner

Why it happened - he filled in

Why it makes me happy -THAT was a HUGE win...I tossed in some nice birdies and he played well

HappyUP!!! -super sleep

Why it happened -who knows

Why it makes me happy -I put in 8 hours uninterrupted...that is so rare...and felt so great

HappyUP!!! Day 4278

HappyUP!!! - new towels

Why it happened -I needed an upgrade

Why it makes me happy -OHHHHH....these turkish babies are sooooo soft!..and they match!

HappyUP!!! - new Trail shoes

Why it happened -I went shopping

Why it makes me happy - Salomon does it again. Loved my old ones....really love these. Nice and wide...winner here!

HappyUP!!! - Nurse Ratchetina

Why it happened -I take care of myself

Why it makes me happy - always fun to get my gums attacked by this professional! Fun times in the mouth!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 4277

HappyUP!!! - Schumacher 1200

Why it happened -it was recommended

Why it makes me happy -nice little device, tool to add to the arsenal. This baby will come in handy for many things

HappyUP!!! - AAA

Why it happened -I have it

Why it makes me happy -I needed a little assistance today...and they were right on the spot

HappyUP!!! - Advice/consult

Why it happened - I ask

Why it makes me happy - glad to have Salerno on my team to figure stuff out. BIG help today!

HappyUP!!! Day 4276

HappyUP!!! - 3 miler

Why it happened - part of the PT

Why it makes me happy - gorgeous day....I keep on keeping on getting the knee back to where it needs to be

HappyUP!!! - Macaroni Grill 

Why it happened - a guy's gotta eat

Why it makes me happy -nice to stop by this old haunt once in awhile. It has memories for me from a special time in my life. Love it!

HappyUP!!! - invitation

Why it happened -I was thought of

Why it makes me happy -a call....turns to dinner....lovely company

HappyUP!!! Day 4275

HappyUP!!! - Nutter Cup defended

Why it happened - pretty much the bro

Why it makes me happy - I played OK....well enough to hold off the kids!

HappyUP!!! - chipping with G-mac

Why it happened -we were practicing

Why it makes me happy -love to be an encourager

HappyUP!!! - a late 2 miler

Why it happened - motivation

Why it makes me happy - got to keep up the PT. Easily could have let this slide.  After all, it was.......

HappyUP!!! -....MASTERS SUNDAY

Why it happened -a tradition...like no other

Why it makes me happy-Patrick Reed and Ricky Fowler were getting it on...intense stuff. Either guy winning was going to be just fine! Excitement and super play

HappyUP!!! Day 4274

HappyUP!!! - Masters Saturday

Why it happened -it's a tradition...like no other

Why it makes me happy -"Moving Day" at Augusta is always special. No disappointments today. Heading for a fabulous showdown tomorrow

HappyUP!!! - birdie putt 18

Why it happened -skills

Why it makes me happy - a LOVELY finish to GAIN the win at the very last moment

HappyUP!!! - unexpected 9 holes

Why it happened - I keep rehabbing

Why it makes me happy - just nice to be getting back into this thing

HappyUP!!! Day 4273

HappyUP!!! - Winning

Why it happened -we compete

Why it makes me happy - both of our representatives move forward to the next round!

HappyUP!!! - nice leeching

Why it happened - great rain

Why it makes me happy - got the chicken manure out a little late this year....but Mother Nature cooperated with a lotta liquid so I didn't have to do it

HappyUP!!! - Saving the ContestMaster

Why it happened -I am observant

Why it makes me happy - she made a BIG mistake...it would have compromised the integrity of the entire contest.  We headed that off at the pass!

HappyUP!!! Day 4272

HappyUP!!! - You Duurrrrhhhhty Rat

Why it happened - we set a trap

Why it makes me happy - He GONE! No more disruption from that dude

HappyUP!!! - 2 birdies

Why it happened - skillz

Why it makes me happy - pretty cute bunker shot on 4...and that little grip down 8 iron cutter to gimmie range on 14 was just a gem!

HappyUP!!! - brotherly assistance

Why it happened - he knows this stuff

Why it makes me happy -it's handy to have a handy bro. He gave me some solid guidance on how to fix a little issue

HappyUP!!! Day 4271

HappyUP!!! - Pin Wheels done

Why it happened -I'm suzy homemaker

Why it makes me happy -I am contest ready with another winning appetizer!...and way in advance

HappyUP!!! - No pain golf

Why it happened - been rehabbing

Why it makes me happy - it's good to be back out there after pretty much 5 months off

HappyUP!!! - a little win

Why it happened - some nice skillz

Why it makes me happy - I may be rusty...but I am also crusty...a grizzled vet ....who scrapes it in when needed...especially on the last hole....to pocket a little coin!

HappyUP!!! Day 4270

HappyUP!!! - Vent screens

Why it happened - rat a tat tat

Why it makes me happy -way better me doing this for $30 and some time as opposed to the estimate I got.  Sheesh

HappyUP!!! - 9 holes

Why it happened -snuck out there

Why it makes me happy -I'll get back into the full swing soon!

HappyUP!!! - Ryan...Rosie...Rick...Ruth Ann

Why it happened - I hang out outside

Why it makes me happy - that's a lot of R's living near me. 

HappyUP!!! Day 4269

HappyUP!!! - Getting some help from LW

Why it happened - I asked

Why it makes me happy - LW had a skill set to assist another member that I didn't have...glad he stepped in

HappyUP!!! - Playoff finish

Why it happened - couldn't get it done yesterday

Why it makes me happy -my girl came up short...but it was a cool little Monday morning filler

HappyUP!!! - Wallace

Why it happened -he's a "pest"

Why it makes me happy -OK...he's not a pest...he just takes care of mine. We had a nice chat regarding a strategy

HappyUP!!! Day 4268

HappyUP!!! - ND Women's B-ball win

Why it happened - they do that

Why it makes me happy - it was awesome that they beat "gag me" UConn (sick of them). It was a fitting championship

HappyUP!!! - Jennifer Song

Why it happened -the ANA Inspiration

Why it makes me happy - not a win...but a T2 and a playoff....and a female golfer worth keeping an eye on. There aren't many that are

HappyUP!!! - RLT eye opener

Why it happened - doing some reading

Why it makes me happy - I love making great discoveries