HappyUP!!! Day 5316

 HappyUP!!! - SLASH

Why it happened -I got an idea
Why it makes me happy - I had all of the stuff on hand...and had a heck of a lot of fun playing the rock star....banging out music while supervising the candy pull

HappyUP!!! - the singing nun
Why it happened -it's Halloween
Why it makes me happy -he showed up with a Taylor around his neck. I asked, "can you play that?" He said, "yep." He threw down the rhythm...I improvised some crappy lead work and we just jammed it out for a few minutes. "Hey, nice improvising, man," was his reply. Yep, he got extra candy

HappyUP!!! - the chip off
Why it happened - my partner and I were right there
Why it makes me happy -with all the pressure on, I delivered a beauty. Yeah, I lost by less than a foot because it rolled out more than I thought it would, but I did my best

HappyUP!!! - the nephew and partner
Why it happened -they got into the shootout
Why it makes me happy -it was so cool watching them perform. They got past hole one. It was a first for both of them. FABULOUS!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 5315

 HappyUP!!! - putting consulting

Why it happened -my buddy asked
Why it makes me happy -OK...maybe he didn't "ask"....but he appreciated me going out of my way to acknowledge how a little "something" has crept into his stroke

HappyUP!!! - 4 birdies...by the bro
Why it happened -his putter
Why it makes me happy -yeah, it cost me money, but it was great to see him put on a show today! Worth every penny

HappyUP!!! - great book
Why it happened -I re-opened it
Why it makes me happy -I had forgot that I had started this one. This is great stuff. 

HappyUP!!! Day 5314

 HappyUP!!! - kicked butt today

Why it happened -a "no TV" day
Why it makes me happy -amazing what I can get done without distraction!!!

HappyUP!!! -fireplace appointment confirmed
Why it happened -I got a call back
Why it makes me happy -turns out I had called the wrong place the other day. SOOOO LUCKY to get on the calendar for these guys. The price is outstanding

HappyUP!!! - Glen Greenwald
Why it happened -I was doing research
Why it makes me happy - it is going to amaze me how this story gets suppressed. It's laughable. Does it make me happy? Not really.....but it made me laugh. That is worth something!

HappyUP!!! Day 5313

 HappyUP!!! - birdie on 12

Why it happened -skillz
Why it makes me happy - I ripped that hybrid into the wind. The putt? Just SOOOOLLLLIIIIDDD!!!

HappyUP!!! - back to Yuba City
Why it happened -a little clean up to the car deal
Why it makes me happy - windshield time with my dear person and a drive back with the NEW CAR!!!

HappyUP!!! - Kaiser
Why it happened -we needed to show off the new wheels
Why it makes me happy -great to meet up with my brother and be there. Also, I got a look at the cool drive thru Flu setup. THAT is going to work!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 5312

 HappyUP!!! - a car deal

Why it happened -it needed to
Why it makes me happy -I'm so glad to be in the position to have the time and abilities to help out this special person get  a first NEW car. Man, if I wasn't there, it could have been a slaughterhouse. I'm not saying I am the great negotiator. It AMAZES me the tactics that get used by the pros!

HappyUP!!! - our saleslady
Why it happened -luck of the draw
Why it makes me happy -it took WAAAAAY too long but she was a sweetie and made the experience as pleasant as possible

HappyUP!!! - an appointment
Why it happened -I NEED it
Why it makes me happy -glad to get on the books. Yeah, I would like it done tomorrow. I am a month out. Apparently, this is HIGH season for fire insert repair. Glad to get on the docket and that I took immediate initiative!!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 5311

 HappyUP!!! - Dinner invitation

Why it happened -I was requested
Why it makes me happy -due to circumstances (COVID), we will see what happens...I think it will. I'm looking forward to it

HappyUP!!! -car research
Why it happened -I'm helping out
Why it makes me happy -it's not my favorite thing to do....but....if I can help someone else out, it is a pleasure!

HappyUP!!! - avoiding the wind
Why it happened -I saw the forecast
Why it makes me happy -I got my stuff done early and tucked it is so I didn't have to be out in that garbage

HappyUP!!! Day 5310

 HappyUP!!! - birdie on 8

Why it happened - nice shot and a solid putt
Why it makes me happy - a putt is a putt is a great putt if it goes in the hole. However, there are some rolls that you just put a better rotation on the ball. This was one of those

HappyUP!!! - partnering with the nephew
Why it happened -it's how things shook out
Why it makes me happy -we took it to them today!

HappyUP!!! - a crisp day...finally
Why it happened -it's the fall
Why it makes me happy - it seems late this year....our first day that was in the 60's as a high. Maybe we will finally get an autumn!!! Hopeful

HappyUP!!! Day 5309

 HappyUP!!! - golfing with the buddy

Why it happened - it was set up
Why it makes me happy -can't remember last time I played with this guy. He's still got the form!

HappyUP!!! - Impossible sandy bullet on 18
Why it happened -skillz
Why it makes me happy - it's always great to deliver....especially on the last hole .... and really especially when you weren't supposed to

HappyUP!!! - knocking stuff off the list
Why it happened -I pushed it
Why it makes me happy -its easy to veg out after golf.....I am so glad I pushed it today!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 5308

 HappyUP!!! - my partner

Why it happened -I caught him on a good day
Why it makes me happy - it was a BIG win today!

HappyUP!!! - texting with my gal
Why it happened -it was a follow up
Why it makes me happy -so much fun...and more fun to come

HappyUP!!! -  returning client hitting me up
Why it happened -she was thinking about me
Why it makes me happy -LOVE the idea of being of future service

HappyUP!!! Day 5307

 HappyUP!!! - Haircut

Why it happened -I get those
Why it makes me happy -so happy to get back on schedule while we live under ThisThing. Great visit with my buddy

HappyUP!!! - printer back on line
Why it happened -I did some work
Why it makes me happy -c'mon.....you know the feeling when you get something up and going again. It took a bit of effort but not that bad

HappyUP!!! - Holly and Sister
Why it happened -they wanted information
Why it makes me happy - I'm always honored when I am asked to assist people in making an important life decision. It is a sacred privilege

HappyUP!!! Day 5306

 HappyUP!!! - a cooler day

Why it happened -weather
Why it makes me happy -it gives me HOPE...that we MIGHT have a fall. No, I shouldn't be singing the praises of an 87 degree day this late....but....at least it wasn't in the 90's!!!

HappyUP!!! - birdie on 12
Why it happened -a SOLID putt
Why it makes me happy - left to right...15 feet.....BOOM

HappyUP!!! - partnering with DD
Why it happened -we were assigned
Why it makes me happy - love to see this guy move up the POY standings and helping out today

HappyUP!!! Day 5305

 HappyUP!!! - JG with a great speech

Why it happened -she keeps getting better
Why it makes me happy -I just DELIGHT in this one's improvement!

HappyUP!!! -leading Table Topics
Why it happened -it was my turn
Why it makes me happy - I did a GREAT job today!

HappyUP!!! - helping a buddy out
Why it happened -he needed a hand
Why it makes me happy -yeah, it was a disruption to my day.....but it really wasn't. It's always a blessing to be called upon

HappyUP!!! Day 5304

 HappyUP!!! - a bit of cleaning the product

Why it happened -it is required 
Why it makes me happy - it's ready to be sold

HappyUP!!! - wrote my next speech
Why it happened -who knows
Why it makes me happy -for once, I am not scrambling at the last minute! RELIEF!!!

HappyUP!!! - Xmas figured out
Why it happened -I took some time
Why it makes me happy - less STRESS is coming this year. This will be easy 

HappyUP!!! Day 5303

 HappyUP!!! - 3 GIR...4 birdies

Why it happened -it took a chip in
Why it makes me happy -crappy ball hitting....but...I'm pretty sure I have never birdied more holes than greens that I hit. It is a FREAK occurrence

HappyUP!!! - Raiders beat Chiefs
Why it happened -I dunno....I don't watch anymore
Why it makes me happy - football doesn't garner much attention from me anymore. It was good to hear that my "bad boys" beat the new darlings

HappyUP!!! - big win with brother
Why it happened -team event
Why it makes me happy - moved my brother way up the list for POY (Partner Of Year)

HappyUP!!! Day 5302

 HappyUP!!! - a HOT ONE

Why it happened -who knows
Why it makes me happy -I saw it and got my stuff done early. Wow! It's a bit late for these shenanigans

HappyUP!!! - mowing
Why it happened -it had been awhile
Why it makes me happy - good to cut as cooler weather is on the way. Always protect the lawn

HappyUP!!! - SNL anticipation
Why it happened -it's a new season
Why it makes me happy -quite frankly, I am not expecting much....but I have a curiosity about where they are going to go.

HappyUP!!! Day 5301

 HappyUP!!! - Leftover Gnosh

Why it happened -I was wise yesterday
Why it makes me happy - I am not sure I have ever kept a leftover omelette. Something has told me that you aren't supposed to do that. I took my chances and suffered no repercussions. I got to savor a bit more GNOSH today

HappyUP!!! -late additions
Why it happened - who knows
Why it makes me happy -we went from 3 (a wee bit short of desirable) to 5 (full house) which provided for fun games

HappyUP!!! - tossed in a solid round
Why it happened - who knows
Why it makes me happy - put together a nice win for my partner. 

HappyUP!!! Day 5300

 HappyUP!!! - dropping off the ballot

Why it happened -my city lets me do that
Why it makes me happy - it was a lovely walk and, short of the advertisements that are coming, I am no OFFICIALLY DONE with this process. I made a few changes from initial thoughts on propositions.

HappyUP!!! - GNOSH
Why it happened -I took a walk
Why it makes me happy -the new restaurant is open. There is no better way to try it than a little brekko on the way back from the ballot box. Delicious. The proprietor even came up and spoke with me for a bit. 

HappyUP!!! - indoors for eating
Why it happened - I made a choice
Why it makes me happy -I have not sat inside to eat since ThisThing we are living under started. WOW! It was nice to be served

HappyUP!!! Day 5299

 HappyUP!!! - VOTING

Why it happened - I have an absentee ballot
Why it makes me happy - THERE!!! I DID IT!!! ...this MESS is over for me

HappyUP!!! - rolling with the numbers
Why it happened -we only had three
Why it makes me happy - held my own with some straight driving! 

HappyUP!!! - fantastic walk
Why it happened -I pushed it
Why it makes me happy -I don't usually walk on the same day as I walk the golf course. I used to. It not as "too much" as I thought it would be. Hmmmmm....a consideration

HappyUP!!! Day 5298

 HappyUP!!! - No Clue on NBA

Why it happened - just no longer interested
Why it makes me happy - I really could spend a bit less time watching the tube

HappyUP!!! -research
Why it happened -I do that
Why it makes me happy - nope, I will not be investing in this company. I think the ship has sailed on this one

HappyUP!!! - cancellation
Why it happened - my friend has too much going on
Why it makes me happy - I could REALLY use the extra time

HappyUP!!! Day 5297

 HappyUP!!! - T texts

Why it happened -we had been in proximity
Why it makes me happy - just thrilled to catch up with this great lady

HappyUP!!! - some backyard work
Why it happened -who knows
Why it makes me happy - just getting some remnants taken care of.

HappyUP!!! - TraderJoes
Why it happened - I was in the area
Why it makes me happy -no line to get in ......and I found some cool new stuff!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 5296

 HappyUP!!! - 2 pen toss

Why it happened -I cut the BS
Why it makes me happy -those pens were DEAD! NO...they don't go back in the rotation. I buried them.....BAM!!!!...right into the trash...THAT moment...and it made me happy

HappyUP!!! -seeing T and Hubby
Why it happened -tennis meets golf
Why it makes me happy -so GREAT to get a TOTALLY random visit with this couple. Made my heart SING with joy!!!

HappyUP!!! - up early
Why it happened -who knows
Why it makes me happy -I got a TON of stuff done that I needed to...but hadn't planned to

HappyUP!!! Day 5295

 HappyUP!!! - trimming lesson

Why it happened -I reached out
Why it makes me happy -its a strong man that asks for help. I wish I learned that sooner in life...but I take advantage of it now

HappyUP!!! -2 birdies
Why it happened -I'm good?
Why it makes me happy - just a couple o great shots and the commensurate putts. Haven't had many birdies recently. They are the best

HappyUP!!! - brekko
Why it happened -we made it happened
Why it makes me happy -it used to be a given....after COVID?....not so much. Great to break bread with my buds

HappyUP!!! Day 5294

 HappyUP!!! - Brekko with my buddy

Why it happened -he hit me up
Why it makes me happy -GREAT catch up time....and....first time I have been in a restaurant since ThisThing hit

HappyUP!!! - seasons greetings
Why it happened -I gift
Why it makes me happy -Im sure my friends will enjoy my generosity

HappyUP!!! - gorgeous fall day

Why it happened -who knows
Why it makes me happy -fall isn't here soon enough.....summer keeps creeping in. Today was fall...if only for a day. I LOVE the fall!!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 5293

 HappyUP!!! - Boxy run

Why it happened -gotta do it
Why it makes me happy -just a task I'm glad to have done that I didn't want to do

HappyUP!!! - Dibs
Why it happened -I caved
Why it makes me happy -I don't do sugar....but....on occasion....I do now...and I needed these

HappyUP!!! -  FBI and Gov Whitmer
Why it happened -we got a system
Why it makes me happy -glad it got stopped....and interested as to why it came to be. We have a fascinating system

HappyUP!!! Day 5292

HappyUP!!! - VP Debate
Why it happened -we do that
Why it makes me happy -bland....nothing big.....as it should be

HappyUP!!! - Icebreaker
Why it happened -Jenni did it
Why it makes me happy -it is the MOST wondrous thing in the world.....to hear such self-disclosure!...done well. It warms my heart

HappyUP!!! - 5 iron into 9
Why it happened -who knows
Why it makes me happy -I'm not hitting my irons well......but I smoked that baby and got the CRUCIAL birdie at the turn. Made me feel like a golfer

HappyUP!!! Day 5291 Tues 9/6

 HappyUP!!! - Wrote a great speech

Why it happened -it was my turn
Why it makes me happy - wished I could have done it sooner...refined it more....but....I got up early and delivered a great one

HappyUP!!! - I am cool as is
Why it happened -feedback
Why it makes me happy - yeah...I kinda already had that figured out...but...never hurts to get affirmation

HappyUP!!! - Eddy Van Halen
Why it happened -he died
Why it makes me happy -NO!!! His dying didn't make me happy.....BUT... his passing reminded me of times with a dear friend who passed way too young.

HappyUP!!! Day 5290

 HappyUP!!! - the ballot has arrived

Why it happened -I requested it
Why it makes me happy -I don't like this "mail in" thing...I think peeps should take the initiative to request a ballot be sent as an absentee. When it showed up today, I went, "I'm now in control to put the mess behind me any way  or time....that I want"

HappyUP!!! - picked up equipment
Why it happened -I needed it
Why it makes me happy -it was so easy...and...something I will likely use

HappyUP!!! - purposeful walk
Why it happened -its exercise
Why it makes me happy -I do walks to walk...this was a walk to get stuff done....LOVED IT

HappyUP!!! Day 5289

HappyUP!!! - near ace
Why it happened -hit a good one
Why it makes me happy -whether it's me or another in my group, there is always an immediate thrill when you see a ball leave the club face...watch it's immediate flight...and go, "MAYBE!"...it's better when you are the one that hit it

HappyUP!!! -John Lennon
Why it happened -he bailed me out
Why it makes me happy -it's a "theme thing"....and he kept me from having to do some work I didn't want to do

HappyUP!!! - Sandy par on 18
Why it happened -I got skillz
Why it makes me happy -not the easiest of days.....but I ground it out to the end! I LOVE that about me

HappyUP!!! Day 5288

 HappyUP!!! - 26 putts

Why it happened -aeration?
Why it makes me happy -Im a great crappy greens putter....or chipper. 

HappyUP!!! -great new set up
Why it happened -I'm in tune
Why it makes me happy -ya go with what ya got....and that carries into life

HappyUP!!! - recognizing air quality
Why it happened -its been smokey
Why it makes me happy -its just. thing...a many things are...you can't control it...but you can adjust

HappyUP!!! Day 5287

 HappyUP!!! - event tent

Why it happened -we are upgrading
Why it makes me happy -nope, not permanent.....but it is a vision of what could happen and it would be outstanding

HappyUP!!! - NAILING IT from the back tees
Why it happened -putting and driving
Why it makes me happy - put a nice combination together today on a LONG golf course

HappyUP!!! - partner on 18
Why it happened -he can putt
Why it makes me happy -THAT bullet saved a LOT of dough! Great way to close a long day

HappyUP!!! Day 5286

 HappyUP!!! - check arrives in the mail

Why it happened -a member re-upped
Why it makes me happy -I didn't have to get out and grind on this person...a treasurer's delight

HappyUP!!! -Finding Placer Dem Party voter card
Why it happened -I need to do research
Why it makes me happy -we were, on a cursory level, on the same page. Glad the Dems send me this. I need to go back and research upon the things we agree. I do vote for some Dem stuff on occasion even though I am a "No Party Preference" guy that leans a little right

HappyUP!!! - neighbor's yard signs
Why it happened -I'm getting ready to vote
Why it makes me happy -I noticed something else....that I have to vote the opposite way about. Hey, I am good with my neighbors.  Their politics is misguided but, hey, we can all still get along.