HappyUP!!! Day 4359

HappyUP!!! - Revisionist History return

Why it happened - it happens

Why it makes me happy - Gladwell has been back for a bit....who knew?  All good...gives me episodes to catch up on. LOVE this storyteller!

HappyUP!!! -  Round of 16

Why it happened -it's World Cup

Why it makes me happy - Messi...gone. Ronaldo...gone. Can't really call today big upsets...anything can happen in this WC.  I just get a kick out of the intense pain from Argentina and Portugal fans.  C'mon people....I get sports brings disappointments...but....really?

HappyUP!!! - chicken

Why it happened - I created a marinade

Why it makes me happy -marinade was ok....it needs a bit more thought....but that chicken and the resulting chicken salad was a big bowl of YEP!!!!

JollyJottings

Gladwell is back
No golf
Starting up again on the trail
Portugal (Ronaldo) and Argentina (Messi) both out

HappyUP!!! Day 4358

HappyUP!!! - 4 birdies?

Why it happened -the muscle had it going on

Why it makes me happy -NOPE! Wasn't me that did it. It was the nephew. Heck, the most I have had in a round this year is 3. Why am I happy when he outdoes me? Well, I know why. You MIGHT be able to figure it out

HappyUP!!! - nice pitch play

Why it happened -I work on it

Why it makes me happy -this is the area that has made the most difference this year.  It is technique but that technique breeds an attitude. Yep, a chicken and egg thing....but the combo has been working for a couple of months.  I'll be back at the World Class Short Game Facility (WCSGF) tomorrow

HappyUP!!! - the knee

Why it happened - I walked 18

Why it makes me happy - I walked the other day....and I swelled up the other day. A little pain today but that's no biggie. After the round, all was good.  Just keep working this deal. It will be fine

HappyUP!!! - Giants win

Why it happened - who knows

Why it makes me happy-they get one 2-1?.....from the D-backs?....in Arizona? Are you kidding me? It is already a successful series!...and, yeah, it's a big series!

JollyJottings

4 birdies for the muscle...79

hybrid 1/drive an 7 iron 2/wedge n putt 4/pitch 6/hook 6 n pitch 7/bunker shot n sandy 8/7 iron 9/ pitch 10 / pitch on 11/3 wood n wedge 14 /5 iron 17 /drive 18
Done early
Walked 18...knee didn't swell
TJ's...limeaid force try

HappyUP!!! Day 4357

HappyUP!!! - seeing the M-man

Why it happened - he came to play in the park

Why it makes me happy - I know....I know...it's cliche'....but I just saw this little dude 2 weeks ago... and I swear he has grown in size AND in coordination in a noticeable manner in that time frame! That is just crazy. You know me, I prefer objective observations...but...I got to go with my gut on this one.  So dang cute!

HappyUP!!! - a busy salon

Why it happened - I went at a different time

Why it makes me happy - love my stylist. She owns her own place. I have watched her put the blood and sweat into that place.  I never ask her how the business is doing....but it looked like it was kicking butt yesterday. I made mention of that...she said it was that way a lot! THAT made me feel great to see her doing well

HappyUP!!! - watching the trio

Why it happened - a chance meeting

Why it makes me happy - I follow serendipity sometimes.  Oddly came across a gal I knew yesterday.  She told me her hubby was playing drums down the street last night and I should come by. I did. I ran across Jimmy bartending....hadn't seen him in forever...didn't even know he was working there. Had a nice little time.

HappyUP!!! Day 4356

HappyUP!!! - S.M.E. conversation

Why it happened - I am going to need one

Why it makes me happy - alright, it's not nailed down yet. But...it will be. The conversation about it was great....a meaningful conversation...the best kind

HappyUP!!! - Rebo chat

Why it happened - we made an appointment

Why it makes me happy -this dude has some things going on! It is a sacred privilege that he is entrusting me for some assistance.  Hey, all of this experience I have really should go somewhere! I love it when it can go RIGHT where it can.  Helping others help others is as good as helping them yourself....maybe even better...because, in the process, you start training another in how to help others help others (<----yes again="" it="" makes="" p="" sense...read="" statement="" that="">

HappyUP!!! - some fine play and shots

Why it happened -the Hover

Why it makes me happy -a buddy of mine suggested that I "hover" the club above the ground at address. I have played with this in the past. The "weird" feel always overrode any actual results/help. Well, in today's case, though it was out of my norm, it felt great taking it back. I hit some pure shots that had trajectories on them that were proper and much better than normal.

HappyUP!!! -the knee

Why it happened -I gave it a shot

Why it makes me happy- ol lefty been barkin a bit again lately....even puffed out a bit.  No babying him today....I walked.  Yeah, it hurt a bit but nothing too bad.  Rest is a good thing...ice is a good thing...but you also need to build muscle around a joint or more pressure is on the joint. This is the next thing to work on and can easily be done

HappyUP!!! Day 4355

HappyUP!!! - nephew's play

Why it happened - he's "getting it"

Why it makes me happy - "harder doesn't mean better or farther" in golf. It was a joy to see my nephew effortlessly sweep the ball around the course today enroute to his best round of the year

HappyUP!!! - return of Rebo

Why it happened - he felt the need

Why it makes me happy -FABULOUS to see this former member come through the door....and re-join the organization.  On top of that, he's a really good dude.....cherry on top there

HappyUP!!! - making our quota

Why it happened - see above and more

Why it makes me happy -2 guests converted in the last 2 weeks which qualifies the club for it's due awards. Yep, we did it!!! It was right under the year end bell (something we shall work on next year) but, for now, we will HappyUP!!! and sing and dance!!!

HappyUP!!! - MJ popping in

Why it happened -I had contacted him

Why it makes me happy- always great when this former member appears

HappyUP!!! - home for P
Why it happened - I made an inquiry
Why it makes me happy - I'm being a responsible adult in making some future "plan B" plans. THIS was a persnickety one.....but I am not at ease and overjoyed at the outcome.

HappyUP!!! Day 4354

HappyUP!!! - Jet Airliner Lick

Why it happened -I did a little digging in my files

Why it makes me happy -while not perfect, I pretty much have this one down good enough for my audience to listen. Portia the Cat isn't that particular.  Anyway, it was pretty cool

HappyUP!!! - music theory

Why it happened -I did some on line research

Why it makes me happy - I soooooo wish someone had explained some of these concepts and tips to me looooong ago.  It makes soooo much sense

HappyUP!!! - a bittersweet goodbye

Why it happened - people have to move on

Why it makes me happy - my hygenist and hubby are leaving California. It is hard to blame them for that! Idaho is calling. Today was the final cleaning.  We had a lovely chat...well....as lovely a chat as one can have when one has someone else fingers or sonic tool jammed down his mouth.  The new place sounds lovely.....and it's not in California (kind of a HappyUP!!! in and of itself these days, Maxi and Gavi)

JollyJottings

K L time

Clean teeth

Cooler day

Chile Relleno

World's Ugliest Dog

QuoteUP!!!

"A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of the mediocre mind" 

                                               -Albert Einstein

The above - is representative of a few things.

First - it is a great quote that speaks to things that possibly once served us....but that now may just be something that is done for no other reason than, "that's the way it's always been done around here." If that is the case, those kinds of consistencies could and should be tossed asideto make room for more productive or meaningful consistencies. 

Second - the above is something promised to share with my friend, Kelly L, this morning

Third - (pssssst.....hey....K...have you ever tried creating THAT persona?....the "KellyEll one"? Yeah...you know....when you have to be that peppy person for that one thing we were talking about?  Instead of being the regular, K or K L, you become the "Fabulous KellyEll!!!" for that hour or two. Or, how about KellyYELL   or KellYell? There ya go, K... go play with that idea and mold it into something of your own. I hereby give you permission to be who you need to be. "We are all actors and the world is but a stage," is what good old Billy Shakespeare said about that. 

Fourth - the daily HappyUP!!!s have been getting  cranked out for over a decade....and that's pretty much all that has appeared here.

However -,things started much differently.  Jokes, stories, observations, quotes, SundayScribblings, etc.....all regularly found themselves to these pages.  Today marks a return to the roots...but with the experience of many years.

Hang out here - on occasion.  Things MAY just start to get fun!....HappyUP!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 4353

HappyUP!!! - nice, reusable Folsom Prison Blues lick

Why it happened -YouTubing

Why it makes me happy - it's a simple little riff...how many more of those are out there that I have ignored with all the people posting things?

HappyUP!!! - goaded golfing

Why it happened - they only had 3

Why it makes me happy -just played 4 days in a row...knee was barking at me a bit...but..I took it for the team. Had a great time even though the score wasn't the best. It was one scrappy 38 on the front

HappyUP!!! - sandie on 18

Why it happened - I saw some assistance

Why it makes me happy - really needed to get this one up and down...but the lie in the trap was downhill. This ball was going to come out low. What was right behind the pin? A nice little backstop that rolled that ball back to about 7 feet. One putt later and the dot was entered on the card!

HappyUP!!! - helping BR

Why it happened - it was noticeable

Why it makes me happy- pointed out a little sumpin sumpin re: his putting stroke. BAM! Great feeling to see him back on track with the short stick

HsppyUP!!! Day 4352

HappyUP!!! - birdies on 17 and 18

Why it happened -good shooting...great putting

Why it makes me happy -it does not matter the situation.....it does not get much better....or more rare than making birdie on the last two holes. It ESPECIALLY helps when.....

HappyUP!!! - ....QUALIFYING for the next stage

Why it happened - the birdies and staying at it

Why it makes me happy -my partner and I were cruising until we got to the 13th green....oooops!...then an oooops on 14.....and another ooooops on 15! We were "stick a fork in them...DONE!"  But, though it was by that skin on the teeths, we are moving on to Monterey!!!

HappyUP!!! - chip in on 4

Why it happened - been working on that

Why it makes me happy - I had missed a close/easy birdie putt on 2...big let down. It was nice to get this "freebie" back. Not a hard chip.....but even the easy ones don't go in all the time.

HappyUP!!! - great sleep

Why it happened -the summer home

Why it makes me happy- I think I was pretty tired from a lack of sleep the previous night. I cruised and really noticed how good the sleep was

JollyJottings
Great sleep
The summer home
NCGA deal
Letting TM officer training simmer

HappyUP!!! Day 4351

HappyUP!!! - early golf

Why it happened -pre-planning

Why it makes me happy -saw this heat wave coming a week ago....made the adjustment...and it was a very pleasant morning out in nature.  As we were finishing, the regulars were just heading out. "Nope...no thank you....there is a reason I am retired....don't have to do stuff I don't want to do..." kind of a thing

HappyUP!!! - bringing it back 

Why it happened - just stayed steady

Why it makes me happy - a somewhat horrific start to the round today.....but played the last 13 holes one over.  This is one of those triumphant things where gold truly imitates life.  You can start off very poorly.....and just phone it in and give up.....or you can try really hard to correct things.  Don't get me wrong, either way can still lead to a bad outcome.....but only the latter gives you the possibility of a splendid result.  Today....that happened

HappyUP!!! - got the instructions

Why it happened -I text chatted

Why it makes me happy - the new part was delivered to me Thursday......the instructions that were NOT in the box were requested Thursday night.....and they were in my e-mail this morning. AWESOME!!!   Now....when the part gets installed is going to be anybody's guess!

HappyUP!!! -R's back 9....or final 7

Why it happened - who knows

Why it makes me happy- he's got his golf mojo back on.  He's on 70's patrol again.  He learned something about golf.....you can go deep into golf hell....so deep that you don't think you will climb out. Just a week or two ago, "I don't see myself breaking 80 again...it's just not possible."  Today, when asked same thing, "oh, it's happening...I'm all over it."  Yep....the dude has got the Golfection...to which there is no cure

JollyJottings
R's back 9 of 7 pars
My bunker shot on 18
Birdie 6
Winning with the bro
World Cup
Grocery in the heat

HappyUP!!! Day 4350

HappyUP!!! - clean hats

Why it happened -I got an idea

Why it makes me happy - I had an "old clothes" bag that I had been contributing things to a little here and there. I came across two white golf hats.  I took another look at them. Yep, they were in there because they were filthy and grimy.  Another look was taken..."...but they are in good physical condition...hmmmm....I wonder....".  Yep, I gave them the bleach and washing machine treatment.....BAM!!!.....sparkling!!! Hey...who wants to spend $40 on a couple of white golf hats?....again?

HappyUP!!! - A-G lesson 

Why it happened - I'm studying a little

Why it makes me happy - wow!  All this time and I didn't know this little "trick/piece of theory."  The result? Knowledge and a new cool little riff that I can build some other things from.

HappyUP!!! - testing the waters

Why it happened - I'm not sure...it's been festering

Why it makes me happy - "a journey of 1000 miles starts with a single step" could never be more true than this deal.  We shall see if I have the interest and passion to formally adopt this project. It officially became a consideration (which is an upgrade from inkling) today.

JollyJottings
 early golf
chores DONE
World Cup

HappyUP!!! Day 4349

HappyUP!!! - punch shots

Why it happened - did some practice

Why it makes me happy - OK...not wild about the situations I was in where I needed to use PunchShots today....but ecstatic regarding the work I did and the product of the effort.  Even knocked one out of the trees from about 130 yards to about a foot of the cup! That's suuuhhhhwweeeeeeet!

HappyUP!!! - J M book found

Why it happened -I wasn't looking anymore

Why it makes me happy -don't you love it when you look for something .....and then "kinda" give up because you can't find it.....and then you stumble upon it.  THINK about that "AHA feeling" when you find the object.  Now, obviously, car keys don't fit into this camp....but stuff you don't need immediately does

HappyUP!!! - Brother Customer Service

Why it happened -I tried everything else

Why it makes me happy -no, I'm not talking about MY brother...I'm talking about the company. I own a product they made and have had it for many years.  It got in a funk.  I checked the manual...the internet...went through all protocols....no bueno...problem persisted. I was shocked to get such good service over the phone......saved me $80-$100! 

JollyJottings

2 birds
19 numbers win
porch
tabata chat

HappyUP!!! Day 4348

HappyUP!!! - Hotel California

Why it happened - I got an email

Why it makes me happy - saw a little video on how to play this tune a different way than I learned it long ago.  It sounds WAAAAAAY cooler this way....and I'm just knocking some chords down at the moment. I will do some embellishments and really get it up to speed

HappyUP!!! - steam cleaning

Why it happened - inspiration

Why it makes me happy - I don't get the steamer out as often as I should. WOW!!! I forgot what a difference it makes on the kitchen floor versus conventional mopping. My bare feet sure could tell the difference

HappyUP!!! - guest to member

Why it happened -a little push

Why it makes me happy -"why beat around the bush? You know you want to join. Let's get it on!!!" Yep, that was the non-subliminal message that was sent to our guest today....but...hey...we have a great product....the guest used to be a Toastmaster so he knows the drill....our time obviously works for him.  GREAT add to our club!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 4347

HappyUP!!! - ironing

Why it happened -I was on a project

Why it makes me happy -ever have clothes that accumulate into....A PROJECT?  Yeah, me too! That was a solid hour of ironing I did today....or more.  It felt GREAT to do it...almost therapeutic actually. It helped that the World Cup was playing right in front of my ironing board

HappyUP!!! - Improving

Why it happened - I tried something out

Why it makes me happy -nope....not perfected by any means....but many learnings gained already by a concept that I am developing.  OK....it was inspired by something I read long ago...but not done in this fashion.  I like working on becoming better and better

HappyUP!!! - a little help

Why it happened -someone volunteered

Why it makes me happy - I didn't have to do it....a better job was done than if I had done it...and the improvement is something that is VERY noticeable....again...and again...and again!

HappyUP!!! - organizing

Why it happened - I hit it!!!

Why it makes me happy- it also gave me a chance to try out my new "improvement" concept. Wow!!! I didn't know I could feel so great about getting this situation under control. Yep....mentally fatigueing but, in the end, gratifying.

HappyUP!!! Day 4346 Happy Father's Day

HappyUP!!! - Father's Day Golf

Why it happened - I got up early

Why it makes me happy - played with two dad's and their sons today. What a joy it is for them to be able to do that...these are grown sons. It's quite an accomplishment on everyone's end

HappyUP!!! - chip in 17

Why it happened - I nipped that one

Why it makes me happy - I couldn't see the cup....just the pin....pitched it up the hill nicely....went, "that should be OK...gives me a chance for par."  Well, nobody else was up at the green at the time either......so they all got a nice "surprise" (as did I) when I fished it out of the cup for birdie....such fun!

HappyUP!!! - Father's Day Dinner

Why it happened - I was invited

Why it makes me happy - great food and family....nice and chill.....close by....ahhhhhh....life is very good!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 4345

HappyUP!!! - a sizzling round of golf

Why it happened - some playing going on

Why it makes me happy - nope...wasn't talking about the weather.  The temperature was fabulous. Threw down my best round in well over a year today.....after being 2 over after 4 holes....1 under the rest of the trip.  Only one birdie.  If you are keeping track, it means I went 14 holes without a screw up that I couldn't immediately fix!

HappyUP!!! - 6 iron on 17

Why it happened - striking it pretty well

Why it makes me happy - this was the big one......to acquire/lock down the "grand salami."  It's always nice to deliver when it matters

HappyUP!!! - a new little lick

Why it happened - I was noodling

Why it makes me happy -....been working on a neat little guitar passage....creating it...and found a nice little pathway on the fretboard tonight.  It's a "ooooh! There it is!!!" moment...nice!

HappyUP!!! Day 4344

HappyUP!!! - the new parking structure is open

Why it happened - it took awhile

Why it makes me happy - downtown really needed this addition....well...maybe not to the extent that this one was built.....7 levels!!!  But...I don't have a problem with a bit of overkill.  Once you are building a few levels, why not a few more.  I just know where I can park now downtown!!!

HappyUP!!! - Early Golf

Why it happened - nephew needed to

Why it makes me happy - great guys....perfect weather.....greens are sooooo smooth in the morning....done early enough to do other stuff....

HappyUP!!! - ....like cruising the neighborhood with a friend

Why it happened - lunch wrapped early

Why it makes me happy - I was being tour guide and I noticed things that I never had noticed before on some neighboring streets.  I also was strangely even MORE appreciative of my little part of the world.  It really is a nice, charming, and darling little enclave.  I done good settling here

HappyUP!!! Day 4342

HappyUP!!! - paperwork

Why it happened - it happens

Why it makes me happy - all deadlines met with room to spare.  No stress for me

HappyUP!!! - looks like a road trip

Why it happened - had Boxy checked pre-smog

Why it makes me happy - it's good to know...saved me a trip to the cramped little place for them to tell me the engine hadn't cycled through since my battery went out.  It only means one thing....put some miles on!!!......and, of course, with the top down! What? Do I hear Tahoe calling!

HappyUP!!! - M in the park....Baby Shark

Why it happened - he was visiting

Why it makes me happy - he had a ton of fun climbing into Boxy today.  That little kid is a crack up.... the Baby Shark song had me in stitches in the most joyful of ways!

HappyUP!!! Day 4341

HappyUP!!! - incredible par on 17

Why it happened - Floppy McFloppy

Why it makes me happy -tees are back...pin is back...got to hit the 5 iron rather than the 6. I tattoo this baby....just a little left of the stick. My playing partner says, "you must have hit that great...I barely heard any contact," and he was right. Unfortunately, it isn't what you want when you have taken a bit extra club.  I had to have ended up darn near 50 yards over the green (told ya I tattooed it). It was an impossible situation...for some.  I opened up that 60 degree wedge and shot that ball right at the hole....no green to work with...almost flew it in....and then canned the 15 footer coming back! THAT is some good stuff!

HappyUP!!! - knocking stuff out

Why it happened -I was up a little early

Why it makes me happy -who do you know that has washed their car....and gone to the bank....on top of writing out 3 pages of script................all before their 6:30 coffee appointment? Who? THIS GUY!!!....and it just felt great!!!

HappyUP!!! - coffee time

Why it happened - we do that

Why it makes me happy - ANOTHER banner day of conversation.  How many convos have you had lately where the word, "pedantic", comes up?  It's usually an interesting chat when that happens

HappyUP!!! - great calls with G and L

Why it happened - I reached out

Why it makes me happy- G is going to give me a hand on a little thing I really want done....but don't want to do....and it's right up his alley. He's actully looking forward to it!  It would be a stretch for me to have that same attitude toward this project....this is going to work out great!!!

JollyJottings

US Open Day

38 on the front

Flop shot on 6

Flop shot par save on 17

5 iron to 5

HappyUP!!! Day 4340

HappyUP!!! - drop and go

Why it happened - I'm responsible

Why it makes me happy - didn't think I should be around the gang today.....but I had the key to the door. Nice to do a little drive and "drop and go" knowing the meeting was in good hands.  I also liked myself for "soldiering up" and fulfilling my obligation

HappyUP!!! - cancelling doc appointment

Why it happened - I am feeling better

Why it makes me happy - I am feeling better! I just said it in the previous line, for goodness sakes.  No further explanation needed.

HappyUP!!! - cool little guitar run

Why it happened - I was YouTubin

Why it makes me happy - loved the way this dude connected more of the fretboard. He gave some mindless little drills to run through. Easy in concept but difficult to do fast.....I gots to pick up some of that shred speed

HappyUP!!! Day 4339

HappyUP!!! - doctor call

Why it happened - got HIT

Why it makes me happy - man, I woke up....did some stuff...then went DOWN. If I hadn't already had appendicitis, I would swear that was what it was. Very happy I got to talk to a doc on the phone who said it didn't sound like an emergency room visit.  He also said, "this is strange. I have received several calls TODAY with people describing what you are describing."

HappyUP!!! - doctor made appointment

Why it happened - the phone doc did it

Why it makes me happy - I couldn't get to my doc....or any doc...for days on the system. Glad the phone doc had an override to get me to a different doc tomorrow should I feel the need

HappyUP!!! - Netflix

Why it happened - it's a service

Why it makes me happy - when you are sick and DOWN...Netflix is a lifesaver! Period!!!

HappyUP!!! - anti-diahera med

Why it happened -uhhhh...you know why

Why it makes me happy- I like to let things "run their course." I think it is important. Whatever bad that is in there wants to....NEEDS to....get out.  Far be it from me to "close that door."  But...after 5 hours....it was time for night time sleep.  So thankful for those little pills of "valve closers" tonight.

JollyJottings

Doctor call

Being able to be sick

NetFlix

HappyUP!!! Day 4338

HappyUP!!! - big win

Why it happened - my partner's front 9

Why it makes me happy -I joined at last minute on a whim....so glad I did. This guy was on fire!

HappyUP!!! - big win

Why it happened - my play on the back 9

Why it makes me happy - I actually got "into the zone" on the back.  2 under going into 17...relied a bit too much on adrenalin and came up a bit short for bogey on 17. Still, slapped it around in 35 which is a bit of a milestone. I think it may be the first under par 9 this year

HappyUP!!! - morning guitar jam

Why it happened - I do that

Why it makes me happy -due to the Acorn, I hadn't touched the ax for a couple of days. It was a nice morning of noodling

HappyUP!!! Day 4337

HappyUP!!! - Calcutta money

Why it happened - we closed HARD

Why it makes me happy - two best balls....only one over par combined...THAT is something that is difficult to accomplish.  We got a nice little financial reward for the effort

HappyUP!!! - birdie birdie

Why it happened - shots and putts

Why it makes me happy - 17 and 18 weren't our closing holes today.....but they are still nice to birdie to get the round a little kickstart

HappyUP!!! - dinner 

Why it happened - the tournament concludes

Why it makes me happy - my partner came back for dinner this year which was great. My friend stopped by and joined us as well.  We were awarded a nice overall prize....even picked up a raffle prize of dinner at McCormick and Schmicks (gotta love that).

HappyUP!!! - one more day of uniforms

Why it happened -I made a late night trip last evening

Why it makes me happy- hey...we already matched the first two days......had to finish it out properly....and it was a nice shirt!!!

JollyJottings

HappyUP!!! Day 4336

Friday

HappyUP!!! - the ice cream cookie sandwich

Why it happened - they brought them out 

Why it makes me happy - OMG!...THIS was delicious. Two chocolate chip cookies with a scoop of vanilla ice cream between them? Are you kidding me? I don't usually do dessert but, in my current status, I am full on. This was a winner!!!

HappyUP!!! - hey, we are still in it

Why it happened - we are learning?

Why it makes me happy - our handicaps are as low as ever for this tournament. By now, we are usually sucking!...I mean...in the back of the bus. One team clearly has this won, but, with a good round tomorrow, we could actually do OK

HappyUP!!! - 4'1" on number 5

Why it happened -I piped that baby

Why it makes me happy - it led to a birdie...but....more importantly, it qualifies me for a chance to take one putt for $10,000 tomorrow.  All I have to do is beat out the 3 other guys in a playoff. How exciting would that be?

JollyJottings
Great shirts
Birdie on 17
Lots of great chips/pitches (just gotta start making the putts)
Seafood buffet
Par 3 money from yesterday

HappyUP!!! Day 4335

It's that time again - THE ACORN!!!

Our annual tournament - the greenskeeper and the staff put there best foot forward. We shine up the experience...invite guests from all over the place...and have some friendly competition for a few days.

HappyUP!!! - starting off with a natural birdie....and then pushing it

Why it happened - I dunno....it's not our usual style

Why it makes me happy - hey, we would eventually stumble.....and then come back...hard...only to do a total face plant on the final hole....but....we showed some promise

HappyUP!!! - seeing all the guys

Why it happened - it's the Acorn

Why it makes me happy - many guys bring in the same guests...from far and wide...for this friendly competition. Always cool to see

HappyUP!!! -labels off the towel

Why it happened - I had an AHA

Why it makes me happy - so...that pesky label kept hanging down below the fold of my towel. I said, "I don't need that label!" (I know....big duuuhhhhh). BUT, here was the big deal.....I no longer knew what the front or the back of the towel was (I did that thorough a job of cutting the label)...and, then, I went, "THERE IS NO FRONT OR BACK TO A TOWEL."  Just fold it on either side. It all works!

JollyJottings

Weather
Seeing all the guys
Finding a little something - get that arm a little more under going back

That little something I found last night when I was trying my brother's clubs

Tennessee Whiskey....and seeing how my instructors evil ways could pay off long term

Cutting the labels off my towels

NOT folding the fitted sheet

HappyUP!!! Day 4334

HappyUP!!! - sand play
Why it happened - practice and skills
Why it makes me happy - long ago, I was a pretty decent bunker player. These days? Not so much. Could one reason be that I don't work at it? Hmmmmmm....let's think about that...LOL.  Anyway, I did work at it the other day.......came up with a little "sumpin sumpin" and...VOILA!!!... I holed out a short sided bunker shot on 5 and left another one hanging on the front edge of the cup on 14. In my history of playing golf, I have NEVER (<----and about="" bunker="" change="" eeling="" good="" had="" heck.....one="" i="" in="" is="" it="" little="" month="" nbsp="" one="" only="" p="" round="" shots="" that="" this="" true="" two="" use="" when="" word="" year="">
HappyUP!!! - a reach out

Why it happened - the big E was looking for a game

Why it makes me happy - the big tournament starts tomorrow. It's kind of a special day. It was great that a friend of mine looked me up to see if I wanted to be paired with him and his partner tomorrow. THAT is quite an honor and, due to this guy being who he is, I gladly accepted.  Hey, believe it or not, there are people...people close to me....that I wouldn't want to be paired with in this gig! 

HappyUP!!! - a reach out

Why it happened - old acquaintance might be searching

Why it makes me happy - WHAT? I'm being asked out so I may be able to shed light/give guidance / dispense wisdom?  Yeah.....it happens!  It is a sacred privilege when it does. The nice thing....I don't usually have to share much.  I just put on my listening ears....ask a couple of questions....and usually just guide the person on their own path....a path they already have...and one they just needed a navigator to steer them back on their own course.  It's a wonderful experience.

HappyUP!!! - coffee klatch

Why it happened - been doing it for 18 years

Why it makes me happy - .....due to that pesky thing called LIFE, we had missed our weekly gig for over a month. I'm not sure that has ever happened.  It made for some great catch up though! Good to hear about the progress of the kids.....and....hearing of how a father has served his time regarding a certain duty to his sons.  Well done!

HappyUP!!! -iCloud progress

Why it happened - a bit of extra perseverence

Why it makes me happy- Apple can make things very easy......except when they don't! Like when they have about 3 or more different passwords for different paths that kind of seem like the same path. Did that make sense? Yeah...it did....to me! Anyway, I think I am well on my way to being properly backed up.

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 E reaching out for Acorn

T reaching out for coffee

Trav time

Making progress on iCloud

Knocking out the bene changes re: Trust

F and S for golf

G-mac

Conquering Ctl X and Ctl V

HappyUP!!! Day 4333

Pretty much - a Chamber of Commerce BANNER DAY in the Nutster World!

HappyUP!!! - renewal check

Why it happened - a member came back

Why it makes me happy -LOVE this member. Sooooo thrilled that she is back and paid current

HappyUP!!! - 3 speeches

Why it happened - they were motivated

Why it makes me happy - J talked about D.A.M.M. (an interesting perspective on cell phone use)... B talked about the "A or N Factor" which was great....and, our ranking veteran, P gave us a very interesting perspective about freedom.  Great stuff!!!

HappyUP!!! - the Shark

Why it happened - old vacuum went out

Why it makes me happy - I won't go into too much detail.  The bloom is still on the rose.  I can only say that one of my dreads in life is buying the wrong thing...the wrong tool for the job...especially on spendier purchases.  I think I NAILED it on this thing.  The versatility and ease of use was amazing on it's maiden voyage!

HappyUP!!! -KC and the Sunshine Band

Why it happened - I brought my speaker

Why it makes me happy- I took my speaker to Toastmasters for a funny reason.....but then ended up greeting people with my 5 song KC and the Sunshine Band jam.  Look...you don't have to be a FAN of the Sunshiners.....but....if you don't get yourself into a better...a more funkalicious mood upon hearing them, I don't know what to tell ya!  They almost are dripping on you to "dude, let your groove thing out! It wants out!"  I had to dial myself back a bit....a lot of parts of the world just can't handle it when I go into my Funkanomic mode! I tell ya what....I sure didn't hold back for most of the day after that!

JollyJottings

J

P...B...J speeches

R Toastmastering

KC and the Sunshine band and my speaker

Shark vacuum

Ninja sushi

The esquire's office

HappyUP!!! Day 4332

HappyUP!!! - The Pest Guy

Why it happened -he stops by

Why it makes me happy - he told me I did a good job on my "pest project"....even though I did it and not him.  Hey...it cost me $30 and two hours of time....NOT what the pest company was going to charge me (he's a nice guy...even he knew what they were going to make him charge was ridiculous. He didn't say that...I could just tell).  Anyway, I like this dude...I don't always get to see him when he stops by.

HappyUP!!! - Hootie tune

Why it happened - I saw him on TV

Why it makes me happy - I caught a DVR'd episode of Fallon from a week or so back. They did a parody of "Only Wanna Be With You" devoted to the military and Memorial Day.  I did a quick look up on the internet.....voila.....a few minutes later, I'm playing the tune. Amazing how simple it is....cool little strum pattern.....you all know the song.  I GUARANTEE you...as many times as you have heard the lyrics....you don't know them at all! LOL...I found that funny. A song I "knew" so well but didn't really know at all.

HappyUP!!! -starting the day on extremely high MoJo

Why it happened -who knows

Why it makes me happy - I was particularly upbeat today....yeah....more than usual...even for me.  No particular reason....not doing anything special or fun....quite the opposite as I was doing some drudgery items.  I'll take it though!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 4331

HappyUP!!! - 2 birdies

Why it happened - good shooting...and a couple of nice putts

Why it makes me happy - birdies are where it is at.....and I have been a little "fowl famished" as of late.  It seems like the opportunity is to get 2-4 a round.  Perhaps, "birdie mode" is getting ready to kick in! It would be a very TIMELY occurrence....Acorn on the way

HappyUP!!! - Warriors

Why it happened - it's the finals

Why it makes me happy - are you kidding me? It is just magic watching these guys toy with the Cavs.  It almost seems like a cat just batting the mouse around....except that is one big LeBron mouse that almost bit them the other night.  Still, they just showed excellence tonight...fun to watch. 

HappyUP!!! - 3 days in a row...keeping it under the 80 mark

Why it happened -a comeback

Why it makes me happy - the front nine got WAAAAY out of hand....but....I managed to play the back in one over and just duck it under the magic mark.  I know EXACTLY what needs a bit of work...and where some awesome progress (the sand) was made today.  It will be duly noted.

HappyUP!!! -great group/heat beat

Why it happened - looked at the forecast

Why it makes me happy- 7:20 on a pre-summer season day...with summer weather coming in the afternoon.  Great guys to play with.....I was given a free hat....lfie is good!

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HappyUP!!! - a birthday bash

Why it happened - somebody turned 60

Why it makes me happy -great venue and idea. We converged upon the Four Pockets.....drinks...dinner....a couple hours of a billiards, shuffleboard, jenga tournament....full with trophies to the winners.  GREAT way to have a party!!!

HappyUP!!! - hanging with my buddies

Why it happened -see above

Why it makes me happy -hadn't seen birthday boy since he retired a year ago. GREAT to catch up. Also nice to ride over with my other buddy.  Lots of "I love you, man" being tossed around. That's some great stuff!

HappyUP!!! - two days keeping it under 80

Why it happened -parred the last two holes

Why it makes me happy - cruised through the tougher front in 39...time to "make some hay" on the back....whooooopsie!!! A few blunders later and it was required I go to the whip and bring it home with a couple of pars!!! A nice finish....and....like yesterday....keeping it in the zipcode as I approach next week's tournament

HappyUP!!! Day 4329

HappyUP!!! - a clean and restring

Why it happened - motivation....well....and a string busted

Why it makes me happy -man....I can get lazy sometimes! I was soooooooo overdue for a change of wires on Axe 1.  Cleaned her up too....oiled her down......she sounded and felt like a new woman! Suuhhhhhhwwwhhheeeeet!!!

HappyUP!!! - a gift

Why it happened -my partner is the best

Why it makes me happy - I merely commented, "what's that?" because it was so shiny! Then, my partner said, "here, you can have it. It's my last one to give away."  Wow....I now have FBI material in my pocket every time I golf.  THAT has to be worth something

HappyUP!!! -keeping it under 80

Why it happened - parred 18

Why it makes me happy - I BARELY did it today....but I did it.  Things are about to go a bit lower....just need some different parts of the game to gel at the correct moment.  Just nice to be in the zip code