HappyUP!!! Day 1927

HappyUP!!! - three GREAT speeches
Why it happened - Toastmasters
Why it makes me happy - besides watching these members become SO good.......I really learned some valuable information today

HappyUP!!! - coffee meeting
Why it happened - I do coffee with friends
Why it makes me happy - great talk with my buddy

HappyUP!!!- golfing with my bro and buds
Why it happened - they joined my club
Why it makes me happy - this was the first time I got a chance to play with my bro since he became a member........we will be doing this a long time

HappyUP!!! - a little help from the pro
Why it happened - I asked
Why it makes me happy - still working on my chipping.....it looks like a pretty simple fix.

JollyJottings

Coffee
Some early morning inspiration

HappyUP!!! Day 1926

HappyUP!!! - helpful mower assistance
Why it happened - love my mower shop
Why it makes me happy - got my situation fixed......at no cost....and fast!

HappyUP!!! - fixing a door
Why it happened - I remembered something
Why it makes me happy - in a younger day, I was a carpenter. I had to deal with a big door today....and I remembered an old carpentry trick. Like martial arts, intelligence and leverage can always beat brute weight

HappyUP!!! - time with my nephew
Why it happened - he stopped by
Why it makes me happy - always like getting caught up with the neph

HappyUP!!! - great speech
Why it happened - Toastmasters
Why it makes me happy - another TM gets her Competent Communicator designation. This young lady goes home from college now.......and then a fall internship in DC. Sad to see her go....but very pround that our organization helped her get her internship.....and the skills that she got here will help her succeed in the future.

JollyJottings

Great speech
Another great speech
Gorgeous weather
Helpful Mower assistance
Seeing my neph
Doing some cleanup
Easy fix on the door....remembering an old carpentry trick

HappyUP!!! Day 1925

HappyUP!!! - getting a call from Dr Don
Why it happened - he was curious
Why it makes me happy - it let me know......I am the Toastmaster tomorrow!!! It was a weird situation regarding the schedule. I'm sooooooo happy he called!!!

HappyUP!!! - mowing
Why it happened - I mow
Why it makes me happy - I like to mow

HappyUP!!! - catching The Voice
Why it happened - I was home
Why it makes me happy - GREAT performances tonight....reality TV aside. Good to see a local girl in the competition

JollyJottings

Getting a call from Dr Don
Catching The Voice
Time in the garden
Mowing
Knocking some things down

HappyUP!!! Day 1924

HappyUP!!! - birdie putt on 18
Why it happened - I do that sometimes
Why it makes me happy - I was three down with three to play. I won 16, 17, and now I HAD to make about a 10 footer to halve my match...........and that putt was DRILLED into the center of the cup! THAT is why we play the game

HappyUP!!! - hit 12 greens
Why it happened - started to strike it pure...found a little something something
Why it makes me happy - it's always great in golf when you do better than hit the ball well.......it's when you hit it properly....there is a difference. Today, I was feeling that difference

HappyUP!!! - bittersweet farewell
Why it happened - the times
Why it makes me happy - I won't see a couple of my buddies as much as I have. It's sad....but...at the same time, we will still stay in touch and I am reminded of the good fortune that these guys have come into my life.

JollyJottings

Drive/hybrid/wedge 1....chip 2.....recovery/wedge 4.....drive/wedge 6....drive 7....drive/2 putt 9....drive/recovery 10....drive/8 iron 11.....6 iron 12....drive/pitch/putt 13.....drive/wedge 15....drive/wedge 16....7 iron 17....drive/hybrid/wedge/putt birdie 18

Coming back on the back 9
Bittersweet farewell
TREMENDOUS weather
Time at the 19th hole with a couple of buddies who joined us
Hit 12 greens
I found a little "something something" on the range...much smoother action

HappyUP!!! Day 1923

HappyUP!!! - bunker shot 1
Why it happened - a bit of skills
Why it makes me happy - a greenside bunker shot off an upslope can be tricky. I lofted this one up in the air.......and it landed inside the edge of the cup!

HappyUP!!! - 3 birdies
Why it happened - I hit some shots
Why it makes me happy - 3 birdies is a pretty productive day for me. I didn't play that well overall...but I kept myself in the game

HappyUP!!! - helping the new members
Why it happened - I got up early
Why it makes me happy - I really like all these guys.....and I had a spare tee time to help them out

HappyUP!!! - stunning weather
Why it happened - it's weather
Why it makes me happy - I'm an outdoors guy.....golf is my passion.......so it all works....especially this time of year

JollyJottings

Bunker shot 1....pitch on 2.....recovery on 3....9 iron 5.....wedge/putt 6....drive/punch 7....drive/wedge/putt 9....hybrid/wedge 10.....pitch 11....putt 12....drive/pitch 13....drive/wedge 16....drive/hybrid/wedge 18

HappyUP!!! Day 1922

HappyUP!!! - a good friend recovering
Why it happened - I got an e-mail
Why it makes me happy - a friend of mine had a little stroke. I was thrilled to find out that he just got back from Monterey and is on the mend.  Really thrilled

<---------how mulch do you love me?

HappyUP!!! - being prayed for
Why it happened - I got an e-mail
Why it makes me happy - I have a friend of deep spirituality. While going through the morning routine, apparently I came up as a vision and was prayed upon for coverage.  So happy to be so well thought of in this manner.......and......heaven knows......I can always use the coverage

HappyUP!!! - birdie on 14
Why it happened - great contact
Why it makes me happy - I put my drive into the left bunker. I hit a 90 yard wedge out of the trap to about 8-10 feet and drained the putt.......right into the back of her throat!........on top of my opponent who had already made birdie.  I've never birdied that hole from the bunker before.

HappyUP!!! - thank you very MULCH
Why it happened - I got motivated
Why it makes me happy - hoping for no/minimal weeds out at Nutter Farms this year

JollyJottings

Mulching
Being prayed for
Joe
A good friend recovering
Weather
Wedge 1....9 iron/chip 2....putt 5....drive 6.....drive/chip 7.....4 iron 8.....7 iron/chip 9.....chip 10.....wedge 11....4 iton 12.....drive 13......bunker shot/putt 14......wedge 15.....chip 17
Figuring out the weekend

HappyUP!!! Day 1921

HappyUP!!! - Ricotta Rigatoni
Why it happened - I felt like cooking
Why it makes me happy - came across an very interesting recipe. Was it perfect first time out? No...Was it tasty and something to build upon?...ohhhhhh yeaaaahhhhhhhhhh.  While it's obvious with lasagna, it's a nice turn on rigatoni to throw it in the oven after boiling it.

HappyUP!!! - working in the yard
Why it happened - the weather broke
Why it makes me happy - hard to believe I spent so many years indoors before I retired........I am soooooooo much the sunshine soaker

HappyUP!!! - a discovery
Why it happened - meditation
Why it makes me happy - when you get a touch of enlightenment regarding a situation.....a moment of clarity.....that you didn't see coming....it is very...very helpful and cleansing.

HappyUP!!! Day 1920

HappyUP!!! - the General
Why it happened - Toastmasters
Why it makes me happy - the retired Brigadeer General gave a speech today that he will be giving on Memorial Day. It's an important talk. The General is a good speaker....trying to become great. It was an honor and a privilege.......that a man of this caliber.......looked to me afterward for coaching. Very...very....humbling

HappyUP!!! - welcoming all the "new guys"
Why it happened - they were forced to migrate
Why it makes me happy - a lot of the guys from a nearby club were forced out of their long held home. I know all these guys...great guys. It was a lot of fun to get to tee it up with them today....even if it cost me a few greenbacks

HappyUP!!! - T-shirt fun
Why it happened - I planned it
Why it makes me happy - a guy in Toastmasters gave me a T-shirt with his business design/logo on it. It was cool to make it work underneath a dress jacket. Great laughs. After the meeting, I said, "got it in any other colors? I like free clothes!"..........and I may get a black one!

HappyUP!!! - drive on 13
Why it happened - who knows....caught a downslope?
Why it makes me happy - from the front tee, the hole is 293. I was just off the front edge....got it out there about 278 or so. Nope....that's not an average driving distance.....but...on occasion....I can still pump one out there a bit

HappyUP!!! - birdie on 5
Why it happened - a solid wedge and a really good putt
Why it makes me happy - this EASY little hole grabs my arse all the time..........it was nice to kick it in the teeth today

HappyUP!!!

JollyJottings

Coffee with Trav
Two great speeches
Playing with "the new guys"
Drive 1.....9 iron 2....wedge 3....wedge/putt 5....7 iron 6.....chip/putt 7....wedge 8....5 iron 10....drive 13...amazing par 17.....7 iron 18
Hanging with "the new guys"
Interesting weather
Nice day in the stock market

HappyUP!!! Day 1919

HappyUP!!! - a couple of great speeches
Why it happened - Toastmasters
Why it makes me happy - hearing Glen talk about mining in space.....and Anita regarding that thing on our heads being "The Misguided Lizard" and how people misuse emotion in communication/thinking.... it was great stuff

HappyUP!!! - turning a Table Topic
Why it happened - memories
Why it makes me happy - I was tossed a Dr Seuss quote that I had never heard....and couldn't idntify with. I was, however, reminded of a time as a young lad...with my mom.......pulling me for miles....to go to the grocery store....and the library next door......and being one of the first crop ever exposed to the brilliant good Dr

HappyUP!!! - a GREAT new TOASTMASTER
Why it happened - it has to happen once
Why it makes me happy - today was David's first time at the helm of a meeting..........and he handled it like a pro!!!! It means that he watches.....and sees how it's done.  We really put on a great show!

JollyJottings

Time for gas
Retrieving phone
A couple of great speeches
A GREAT new TOASTMASTER
Storage Wars

HappyUP!!! Day 1918

HappyUP!!! - free tapping
Why it happened - nice guys
Why it makes me happy - I have been having a small issue with my mower. I went to my "mower guys" and raised the question. "No problem....just bring it in and we will re-tap it...for free."  Gotta love that

HappyUP!!! - move veggie beds
Why it happened - a bit of motivation
Why it makes me happy - they slapped together with no problems....a little skilsaw....a little drilling...some tamping....the garden is shaping up

HappyUP!!! - Monday yogurt
Why it happened - I had a hankering
Why it makes me happy - it was just a nice little break in the day....and it was cool to share with my favorite guy

HappyUP!!! Day 1917

HappyUP!!! - Rio City Cafe
Why it happened - a lazy Sunday planned
Why it makes me happy - a VERY relaxing Sunday morning......great company...great food....watching the river......very lucky guy

HappyUP!!! - fun in Old Sac
Why it happened - we were there (see above)
Why it makes me happy - fun in the shops....and on the streets observing people....including an encounter with the mayor of Sacratomato.....tons of fun

HappyUP!!! - Words with Nephews
Why it happened - I engaged them
Why it makes me happy - I'm new to Words with Friends.....loved finding out that my nephews play....and this will be a good way for their "old unc" to stay in contact

HappyUP!!! Day 1916

HappyUP!!! - Hunger Games
Why it happened - I was invited
Why it makes me happy - I was never caught up in the hype of this movie....probably would never have seen it if not for the invite.....but I was so glad I did. It spoke to me in a myriad of ways. Art does imitate life

HappyUP!!! - up and downs late
Why it happened - who knows
Why it makes me happy - my short game has been questionable. When I needed it today....at the end of the round.....it was there! Now...my long game kind of deserted me.......but at least the short game solidified

HappyUP!!! - a tremendous salad
Why it happened - it was dinner time
Why it makes me happy - OMG!.......a little salami on the side.....and roast beef in the middle......I ABSOLUTELY love a meat salad for dinner! It could be in the running for my favorite dinner

HappyUP!!! Day 1915

HappyUP!!! - the vegetable beds
Why it happened - a little trip...a little work
Why it makes me happy - it was good to do a little basic carpentry......and put it to work in the garden.....with the goal......less work and less weeds......for all of nature's great bounty

HappyUP!!! - birdie on 10
Why it happened - a great putt
Why it makes me happy - my buddy had a tap in/gimmie birdie....looks like he would win the hole......until I drained this 18 footer.  There is nothing better than dealing up a surprise for an opponent

HappyUP!!! - sushi
Why it happened - Friday night out
Why it makes me happy - fabulous company....so much fun and laughs........and EXTREMELY good raw fish rolls!

HappyUP!!! - a mulch solution
Why it happened - I made a stop
Why it makes me happy - it's close by.....and a HECK of a lot cheaper than buying by the bag.....and there will be little to no weeds this year

JollyJottings

Putting in the vegetable beds
A mulch solution
Birdie on 6.....Birdie on 10....wedge 1...bunker shot 2.....wedge 4.....a gift on 9....up and down 12....wedge 14.....good break 15....drive 16.....7 iron 17.....drive/3 wood/wedge 18
Sushi

HappyUP!!! Day 1914

HappyUP!!! - my mechanic
Why it happened - I needed a quick fix
Why it makes me happy - I was in and out.....and Ben only charged me for the part

HappyUP!!! - my haircutter
Why it happened - she squeezed me in
Why it makes me happy - I LOVE getting in on the spur of the moment....even if it is while another client is "processing"

HappyUP!!! - the library
Why it happened - I had a moment to kill
Why it makes me happy - I like to read...but hadn't been to the library in awhile.  While it's changed, it hasn't changed that much.  I spent a lot of time in the library in my earlier years.  A few memories came back

HappyUP!!! - chipping tip from the pro
Why it happened - he was out there
Why it makes me happy - he watched me hit one chip......a pretty simple stance correction....something solid to work on is always a HappyUP!!!

JollyJottings

Morning Coffee
My mechanic
My stylist
A chipping tip from the pro
A nice breeze on a warm day

HappyUP!!! Day 1913

HappyUP!!! - 3 guests become 3 members
Why it happened - our meeting impressed them
Why it makes me happy - we were SOOOOOOO short handed today......but we still put on a quality show for the people that were there.  NEW members = NEW people to help

HappyUP!!! - Suhky and Edward
Why it happened - they knew they were needed today
Why it makes me happy - they were both tenative attendees today. I was so glad to see them show up to perfomr their duties

HappyUP!!! - a truck surprise
Why it happened - someone was being silly
Why it makes me happy - it was very, very cute

HappyUP!!!- good news from my brother
Why it happened - he (and friends) had few choices
Why it makes me happy - it looks like I'm going to have new playmates.....which includes my brother

HappyUP!!! - gettin em in the ground
Why it happened - I kicked butt
Why it makes me happy - I got nearly my entire HUGE vegetable garden planted....in just a few hours.  I still have a bit more work to do but it was MAJOR progress today.

HappyUP!!! Day 1912

HappyUP!!! - speeches

Why it happened - it's Toastmasters

Why it makes me happy - heard some great stats from Dr Don......and Sherri gave a module that I have never heard before and knocked it out of the park

HappyUP!!! - a mentoring moment

Why it happened - Toastmasters

Why it makes me happy - when a guy that is pretty darn smart comes to me for help.....well....it tells me that I have something to offer. I was glad to give him some info that he really appreciated

HappyUP!!! - finding a gift

Why it happened - I went looking

Why it makes me happy - always good to make someone else happy

HappyUP!!! - receiving a gift

Why it happened - cuz I'm so sweet?....or someone else thoughtful?...you be the judge

Why it makes me happy - I added to my flock today......a very sweet gesture

JollyJottings

Dr Don

Finding a gift

Good practice session

Time with Dennis/Bob

Speeches

HappyUP!!! Day 1911

HappyUP!!! - door installed

Why it happened - I have a great neighbor

Why it makes me happy - my old door was rotting away on my out building. My buddy is a pro, however. It is awesome to watch someone that has skills and is a craftsman. The old structure threw a curveball or two at him.....no problem.

HappyUP!!! - getting the weedeater back

Why it happened - I got the call

Why it makes me happy - this is NOT the time to be taking your equipment in for repairs. The shops are backlogged. However, mine broke down....whatcha gonna do? I was ecstactic to get it back in less than a week. Onward toward the garden!!!!

HappyUP!!! - brother getting his membership pack

Why it happened - his club has changed it's policy

Why it makes me happy - me and my bro will be spending a lot of time together out on the links if he decides to join my club.....and I think he will.

HappyUP!!! - Monday family duties

Why it happened - it's Monday

Why it makes me happy - I like to help out......and spend time with my guy.

HappyUP!!! Day 1910

HappyUP!!! - a day at the lake

Why it happened - the weather was just too nice

Why it makes me happy - OK....not sure how happy I was WHEN I dove into that cold water....but I was glad I was the first one to be totally submersive. It gave permission to

my man that it was A-OK to do so.

HappyUP!!! - lunch on the lake

Why it happened - we made a stop on the way

Why it makes me happy - a simple setting....lovely weather....a nice BBQ sammy.....niiiiizzzzze

HappyUP!!! - club championship round 2

Why it happened - it's tourney time

Why it makes me happy - I got to play with some different people. My start was atrocious...well...the entire round was........except for four holes that were OVER THE TOP exceptional. Go figure

HappyUP!!! - hybrid bunker shot on 9

Why it happened - I have no idea

Why it makes me happy - I had about 180 into the wind....out of the sand....I had been playing ineptly...........how I hit this difficult shot so well to within 5 feet of the pin....I will never know. YET.......those are the shots that keep bringing one back to Satan's game!

JollyJottings

Lake time

Swimming

Lunch

Few Good Men

Wedge/Birdie on 4.....hybrid bunker shot/birdie 9......wedge 14......9 iron/putt/birdie 15....recovery shot 16......chip/putt 17....putt 18

Playing with some non-regulars

HappyUP!!! Day 1909

HappyUP!!! - Club Championship stroke play

Why it happened - it's an annual thing

Why it makes me happy - great to start up the tournament season

HappyUP!!! - 2 birdies...only 3 back

Why it happened - a touch of skill

Why it makes me happy - after a debacle of a start...I kind of brought it back. Plus....I birdied 16 (THAT never happens) with a cute little 8 iron shot

HappyUP!!! - great evening

Why it happened - weekends are for that

Why it makes me happy - it just does

HappyUP!!! Day 1908

HappyUP!!! - helping a friend celebrate

Why it happened - it's a 50th birthday

Why it makes me happy - though I couldn't stay long, I think it's always good to "show up."

HappyUP!!! - sunshine before the shower

Why it happened - wacky weather

Why it makes me happy - we got a deluge.....then things broke....enough to dry the streets.....but we all knew what was coming again.......a flat out hailstorm!!!! We don't get a lot of that phenomenon here. It never gets old.

HappyUP!!! - delicious soup

Why it happened - Easter leftover

Why it makes me happy - how about some ham and split pea soup on a blustery day? Delicious

HappyUP!!! - nice errand run

Why it happened - had to get it done this morning

Why it makes me happy - I LOVE productivity....especially in these times of $4 gas. I got it all done in virtually the same parking lot.....and fast....before the storms came back.

JollyJottings

Errands

Helping friend celebrate

A great dump

Sunshine before the shower

HappyUP!!! Day 1907

HappyUP!!! - thunder and hail...and a lot of it

Why it happened - it's weather

Why it makes me happy - I have to think this is the most severe storm we have had this year. It just didn't end. It took some breaks....but then kept coming back with a fury....the kind of rain...that you just love to watch.

HappyUP!!! - water for the garden

Why it happened - see above

Why it makes me happy - that chicken poop I applied on Monday?....yeah.....it will be well leached when I get in there and work next week

HappyUP!!! - unclogging the drainpipe safely

Why it happened - see above

Why it makes me happy - doggone it.......I was up there earlier in the year.....cleaning out those gutters.....so I wouldn't have to be "that guy"......"that guy" is the guy that is out there in the middle of the storm on a ladder freeing up the gutters. Oh well....I tried.....just glad it was a pretty simple little fix

JollyJottings

Thunder and hail

Fantasy Golf

Discoveries

Water for my soil

Unclogging that drainpipe safely

HappyUP!!! Day 1906

HappyUP!!! - Meeting with a colleague

Why it happened - they needed information

Why it makes me happy - I love talking with people....especially when I am sought out for any keen insights I might have. Great conversation....may even lead to an interesting project

HappyUP!!! - meeting at our club

Why it happened - long range planning

Why it makes me happy - lots of rumors circulating.....good to get the information from the horses mouth........and the prawns were delicious too!

HappyUP!!! - a friend getting a job

Why it happened - I made some connections

Why it makes me happy - who knows how it will go.....but....in these times when employment is how it is.....I was thrilled to put these two together and help land someone in a manager spot.

JollyJottings

Coffee

A special delivery

Quality morning time

Great Toastmasters meeting

Meeting up with someone needing info

Hearing about a friend getting a job

A special meeting at our club

Prawns!

HappyUP!!! Day 1905

HappyUP!!! - L's speech

Why it happened - Toastmasters

Why it makes me happy - L is truly a treasure in our club.....and....man...did he deliver today

HappyUP!!! - ham to go

Why it happened - leftovers

Why it makes me happy - who doesn't LOVE leftover ham?

HappyUP!!! - nice day

Why it happened - who knows....wasn't supposed to be

Why it makes me happy - it turned out FANTASTIC

HappyUP!!! Day 1904

HappyUP!!! - it's that day

Why it happened - got the mower back

Why it makes me happy - this is the day the "back 40" starts to look like something again. I love to till....and smell the dirt. The anticipation of a bountiful harvest begins. It's also the day I go and get the "special ingredient.'

------------yep......there it is

HappyUP!!! - the special ingredient

Why it happened - it's what makes the garden grow

Why it makes me happy - as I take it out and spread it around....it reminds me of certain people in my past and those that operate in my periphery.....and it makes me giggle. I like to giggle. Much like them, the material will leach into my soil....and live where they deserve.....and give me tremendously fertile soil.....right there where I want them....under my boot.

HappyUP!!! - being called upon for guidance

Why it happened - who knows?....my presence?

Why it makes me happy - this is a strong person....someone I think stronger than myself. Yet, I know that even great people need a coach........and I am humble...and honored....to have the sacred privilege of the prospect of effecting someone's life.

HappyUP!!! - trash out

Why it happened - almost didn't

Why it makes me happy - sometimes one can get distracted on trash day.....yeah....that was me today........glad I "hit the can" in time........thought I missed the pick up.

JollyJottings

Waking up

Morning coffee

Getting the trash out

HappyUP!!! Day 1903

HappyUP!!! - making Easter special

Why it happened - a little fun effort

Why it makes me happy - it doesn't take much....it really doesn't....not even a lot of planning.... to create a memory

HappyUP!!! - grace

Why it happened - it was dinner time

Why it makes me happy - "grace"....such a great word. It has many connotations. It has many applications. I hear people talk about the type of person they want to be.....or have changed into being. The one thing....above all else......that I have learned....that we should all aspire to...

but rarely gets mentioned.............is to be someone that lives in grace. I got a great reminder of that today.

HappyUP!!! - Easter Dinner

Why it happened - it's a big deal

Why it makes me happy - if food really is love......this was a lovefest! Hard to imagine a better dinner.

HappyUP!!! - Masters Sunday

Why it happened - it's a tradition

Why it makes me happy - what a GREAT final round!!!! It could not have been more exciting. Several lead changes....things happening fast.....and a two hole playoff........and a first time Masters/major championship winner.......who is very popular.

HappyUP!!! Day 1902

HappyUP!!! - hooking up with 2 guys

Why it happened - we all wanted to play

Why it makes me happy - me and my buddy looked like we were going to be a twosome today.....but we filled it out with a couple of other nice guys.....great players...and an enjoyable round ensued.

HappyUP!!! - birdie on 5

Why it happened - a good 9 iron

Why it makes me happy - this easy hole has been problematic as of late. The last 3 times I have played it, I have birdied it twice and lipped out for birdie the other time. Could this little stinker become MY hole?

HappyUP!!! - Moving Day

Why it happened - Saturday at Augusta

Why it makes me happy - it's all about positioning at the Masters. Today was a tremendous Saturday. It leaves many questions...but the final one......what will happen tomorrow? It could be anything.

HappyUP!!! - FABULOUS dinner

Why it happened - it seemed right

Why it makes me happy - I KNOW I am going to get some over the top grub tomorrow. The Law of Reciprocity told me I needed to make something good happen. INCREDIBLE food and company

HappyUP!!! Day 1901

HappyUP!!! - birdie on 8

Why it happened - a great 4 iron and putt

Why it makes me happy - I was 2 down with 3 to go on the front nine. Got the win on 7......and this tough shot into the win and follow up putt made us all square going into 9. Gotta love a rally

HappyUP!!! - driver off the deck on 9

Why it happened - I was in trouble

Why it makes me happy - I had to hit a 190 yard shot with about 60 degrees of cut.....there is only one club in my bag that has that potential....but I couldn't hit it full....which means the liklihood of success is greatly reduced. A TREMENDOUS shot!

HappyUP!!! - such sunshine

Why it happened - Spring

Why it makes me happy - I am so blessed to set my schedule and be able to spend time in the glorious weather with my friends

HappyUP!!! - an evening visit

Why it happened - someone was out for a walk

Why it makes me happy - GREAT nightime chatting by the fireside

HappyUP!!! Day 1900

HappyUP!!! - lunch with my guy

Why it happened - Easter week

Why it makes me happy - so much fun and great conversation with my buddy

HappyUP!!! - sheep

Why it happened - I was alerted

Why it makes me happy - WOW!!!......a herd of sheep?......there?.....tremendous fun and entertainment

HappyUP!!! - The Masters

Why it happened - it's Spring

Why it makes me happy - it's a tradition like no other....it really is. Spring....the dogwoods...the magnolias.......and all the greenery.....which will lead to a green jacket. Riveting golf action.

HappyUP!!! - burying oneself

Why it happened - just poor behavior

Why it makes me happy - no.......this doesn't really make me happy in the grandest sense.....at all. I WISH THIS WOULD NOT HAPPEN...........but.......alas.......when someone misbehaves to my benefit.....I can't lament about it.

HappyUP!!! Day 1899

HappyUP!!! - shrimp cocktail

Why it happened - a guy has to eat

Why it makes me happy - a little bit of practice.....and then some delicious food!

---------oh yeah........really gooooood

HappyUP!!! - people filling in

Why it happened - Spring Break?

Why it makes me happy - we were a bit short handed today.....good to be there...and ready....but not having to jup in....and allow the members to fill the slots.....which they did....in spades

HappyUP!!! - a spit of rain

Why it happened - crazy weather

Why it makes me happy - I love anomalies. Who would have guessed it would be raining (OK...sprinkling) on this lovely Spring day....with the sun out. Yeah.....I looked for that rainbow. I didn't see it today. It was just one rogue cloud.

JollyJottings

Weather

Impromptu speech

Being called upon for advice

HappyUP!!! Day 1898

HappyUP!!! - seeing my nephew

Why it happened - he stops by occasionally

Why it makes me happy - always love seeing the neph

HappyUP!!! - trip to the bank

Why it happened - gotta do it on occasion

Why it makes me happy - in and out....even took care of a delayed item.......very efficient

HappyUP!!! - dinner

Why it happened - we went to the grocery

Why it makes me happy - a really fun shopping trip....................and an even better dinner!

JollyJottings

Impromptu speech

People filling in

Trip to the bank

Seeing my nephew

HappyUP!!! Day 1897

HappyUP!!! - NCAA Final

Why it happened - its a tradition

Why it makes me happy - a National Champion....no money...amateur sports....and a great game

HappyUP!!! - ChargeUP!!!

Why it happened - voltage

Why it makes me happy - figured out a little vexing situation....and....on the road again!

HappyUP!!! - helping out

Why it happened - I was called upon

Why it makes me happy - could have been a situation.....it wasn't....I was glad to get the call to check it out

JollyJottings

My charger

Running in a piece of equipment

The local hardware store

NCAA finals

Siiiiggghhh oh my

HappyUP!!! Day 1896

HappyUP!!! - a late tee time

Why it happened - we were slow in getting a time last week

Why it makes me happy - glad that we got to play! The pace was a little slow but the weather sure was exceptional.....got a little color on the cheeks today

HappyUP!!! - an Easter invitation

Why it happened - I was thought of

Why it makes me happy - I probably won't be able to take the offer up.....but it sure was a nice piece of kindness extended to me.

HappyUP!!! - a solid round of golf

Why it happened - I'm swinging better

Why it makes me happy - with a little tweek in my chipping, I may have a shot at breaking par soon. I was also able to rally and break even with Buddy for the day.....and I pocketed a couple of bucks for being the Wolf man today!

JollyJottings

Securing next week's time

Gorgeous blue skies

A late tee time

Wedge on 1.....wedge/putt on 4.....8 iron on 5....drive/9 iron 7.....drive/8 iron 9.....4 iron on 10...chip on 11...5 iron on 12....drive/wedge 13, 14, and 15.....drive/9 iron 16....chip 17....drive/hybrid/wedge 18

Breaking even with Buddy

Winning in wolf

Easter invitation

HappyUP!!! Day 1895

HappyUP!!!! - division speech contest

Why it happened - it's Toastmasters

Why it makes me happy - so proud of one of our members WINNING the division speech contest. She had to defeat 6 other contestants........and now she is on to the district conference. What a privilige to be along for this ride!

HappyUP!!! - volunteering to help

Why it happened - the organizer was a little disorganized

Why it makes me happy -...........but it all worked out because many people stepped in at the last moment to help make the contest a success.

HappyUP!!! - running into M & B

Why it happened - I was at the mall

Why it makes me happy - I was in the parking garage...had just come up the stairs...and there were M&B waiting for the elevator to go downstairs INTO the mall. I always think synchronicities like this are fascinating. This young couple is close to me too. Anyway, it was a nice quickie visit

HappyUP!!! - the rainbow

Why it happened - you know what causes those

Why it makes me happy - I don't know what it is...but you know that feeling......you see the sun blazing yet.......you also see some pretty good rain going on......and you go, "where is it? where is it?"..........it NEVER gets old looking for that rainbow.....and I will NEVER stop doing so.

HappyUP!!! - there it is....the POURING rain

Why it happened - who knows

Why it makes me happy - we have had lots of promises regarding BIG storms this year....most have petered out this year. I think today's overachieved at times. LOVED IT!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 1894

HappyUP!!! - a 50th birthday

Why it happened - uh....age....and a very considerate husband

Why it makes me happy - I was honored to co-emcee the event. The seque's and transitions were all smooth. The birthday girl was TOTALLY shocked and surprised.....no easy feat when you are having 70-80 people there.

HappyUP!!! - joining another group on the front

Why it happened - play was a little slow

Why it makes me happy - always like playing with Kirk......and the couple that he was playing with were cool. My partner and I picked up one of our buddies at the turn and had to part company.....but loved the play in the meantime.

HappyUP!!! - free brekko

Why it happened - I was sent a coupon

Why it makes me happy - c'mon..........food is a blessing but FREE food is even more of one. Wendy's was nice enough to send me an inviation to try out their new breakfast menu. It was a good move........the sandwich is pretty darn good. I probably would never consider Wendy's without having received this free sample invitation

HappyUP!!! - getting in 18

Why it happened - someone had a good idea

Why it makes me happy - didn't think I was going to be able to squeeze in an entire round today due to the commitment above......nice day.

HappyUP!!! - a little hot streak

Why it happened - hitting it OK

Why it makes me happy - a birdie on 10....a grimey par on 11....another birdie on 12....and then another good birdie look on 13 (dang...missed it). For awhile, it looked the back 9 might get torn up........but it didn't happen.....but it felt good and I am gaining on it

HappyUP!!! Day 1893

HappyUP!!! - dishwasher fixed

Why it happened - I made the call

Why it makes me happy - I have a degree of skill in fixing certain things. I didn't say a HIGH degree....but a degree. I am glad I didn't take this project on! The repair guy had to call the manufacturer....and this was after he did the "obvious" things to fix the issue.

HappyUP!!! - a stock move

Why it happened - who knows

Why it makes me happy - it's been a nice recovery for this one.

HappyUP!!! - a nice walk

Why it happened - needed to get out

Why it makes me happy - the air is clean with recent rains.....things are greening up with the arrival of Spring.............just soaking it all in

HappyUP!!! - rain

Why it happened - weather

Why it makes me happy - I don't think this one was predicted.....and EVERY drop is appreciated.

HappyUP!!! Day 1892

HappyUP!!! - evening invitation

Why it happened - friends

Why it makes me happy - I couldn't make it but it's always nice to be thought of

HappyUP!!! - tires

Why it happened - a couple were needed

Why it makes me happy - tires are anything but cheap.....I'm appreciative this purchase wasn't a budget buster that it would be for many

HappyUP!!! - paperwork domination

Why it happened - I'd had enough

Why it makes me happy - PEACE on my desktop!

HappyUP!!! Day 1891

HappyUP!!! - a goodbye

Why it happened- opportunity

Why it makes me happy - I hate to see this guy go from our club....but he is moving on to opportunity. As much as we want to hold on......you always have to let go.....for better things.......all the best, Sean.

HappyUP!!! - lawnmower dropoff

Why it happened - it died

Why it makes me happy - a lawnmower isn't heavy....but it is a VERY awkward, dangerous lift on one's own...done it many times...won't do it again. Was happy a neighbor was nearby......absolutely no issue.....and I LOVE the attitude of my new mower shop!!!

HappyUP!!! - lunch in the rain

Why it happened - an upcoming event

Why it makes me happy - I got my lunch comped.......in the patio room of Il Fornaio....which has an outdoor roof....we got to watch and hear the downpour...while we planned an event.....and...yeah........the calamari was to die for.

HappyUP!!! - a discovery

Why it happened - I was informed

Why it makes me happy - though the information was sad......I was happy to get it.....regarding someone so trapped in an incident in the past...which is bad enough....yet even worse that what is still being spilled.....a year and a half later....is a falsehood. It makes me happy to KNOW what is currently being mis-despelled....it helps me to guide....the important ONE....that has to figure out truth going forward

JollyJottings

A sad goodbye

Two great speeches

A great rehearsal lunch

Tumultuous rain

A great movie

Lawnmower dropoff

Knocking stuff of the big to do list

HappyUP!!! Day 1890

HappyUP!!! - monday "chores"

Why it happened - I get called upon

Why it makes me happy - chores aren't chores when they serve others...a blessed day

HappyUP!!! - peeps in the park

Why it happened - I was out for a walk

Why it makes me happy - we seemed to be going counter-clockwise....and re-greeting several times...weird....but fun

HappyUP!!! - yeah

Why it happened - toss it aside

Why it makes me happy - yeah....it just worked....perfectly

JollyJottings

People in the park

A morning delivery...an afternoon pickup....an evening delivery

Nice breakfast

Making breakfast

Great night of sleep

HappyUP!!! Day 1889

HappyUP!!! - Fantasy Golf win

Why it happened - I made some good choices

Why it makes me happy - this is my third win of the year.....which should put in good stead to break pretty close to even by year end at worse......now....it's about making a profit

HappyUP!!! - lovely afternoon

Why it happened - who knows...it wasn't supposed to be

Why it makes me happy - it allowed me to get outside...do a touch of yardwork....and a little practice

HappyUP!!! - Tiger Woods

Why it happened - he may be back

Why it makes me happy - I by no means condone this dude's personal behavior. Quite frankly, it's none of my business. His role model badge definitely took a dumper. I'm glad to see him win again...it's good for golf.....and is making the upcoming Masters Tournament look like it's going to be VERY exciting.

HappyUP!!! Day 1888

HappyUP!!! - an unexpected 18

Why it happened - we tested the weather

Why it makes me happy - turned out to be a beautiful day

HappyUP!!! - back 9 play

Why it happened - who knows...wouldn't have guessed by front 9 play

Why it makes me happy - always great to turn it around....left a LOW number

out there today.....2 big mistakes late....but I'm gaining on it

HappyUP!!! - Fantasy Golf contention

Why it happened - good picking

Why it makes me happy - one more win and I am pretty much playing free for most of

the year....just one guy to pass tomorrow

HappyUP!!! - lovely, cozy evening

Why it happened - anticipated storm

Why it makes me happy - tho the storm didn't arrive....it was a good night to tuck it in

HappyUP!!! Day 1887

HappyUP!!! - chutt on 11

Why it happened - good touch

Why it made me happy - it put me unexpectedly ahead

HappyUP!!! - perfect "off" weather

Why it happened - storms abrewing

Why it makes me happy - it was a little cool......but stayed in shorts all day long...no windbreaker needed...and that was a surprise

HappyUP!!! - hitting the pin on 1

Why it happened - skills?

Why it makes me happy - almost jarred that wedge for an eagle....good start to the day

HappyUP - BloodSource

Why it happened - I give

Why it makes me happy - I always feel good about myself after giving the peeps and hour and a pint of sanguine

HappyUP!!! Day 1886

HappyUP!!! - new dinner venue

Why it happened - wanted to try out something new

Why it makes me happy - cool place...nearby....food was solid....NICE!

HappyUP!!! - cool morning clouds

Why it happened - weather

Why it makes me happy - one would swear that it was going to rain.....but it never even threatened to

HappyUP!!! - a cancellation

Why it happened - there was a mix up

Why it makes me happy - while I wanted to go to this meeting, it was great using the free time to get some extra things done

HappyUP!!! Day 1885

HappyUP!!! - Irish Italian

Why it happened - it's a golf thing

Why it makes me happy - SO GREAT to be out in GLORIOUS weather....some GREAT food...excellent company...banner day

HappyUP!!! - Me?...a Mentor?....to this person?

Why it happened - I guess it's cuz I do what I do

Why it makes me happy - THIS piece of public recognition was about as unexpected as could be. Wow! You never know who and how deeply you touch someone......even though...you are just cruising along....and doing your thing

HappyUP!!! - my bro plays golf

Why it happened - who knows

Why it makes me happy - it is a VERY fortunate thing I have in my life.....my brother and I are about the same level in golf.....and we both play OK.....yet........we have NO "thing" about being competitive with each other.....none at all. Sure, we like to win but, when it comes to the two of us, neither of us cares. We just enjoy our time on the links.

HappyUP!!! - corned beef

Why it happened - see "Irish Italian" above

Why it makes me happy - after getting our serving of spaghetti, we then received another course of corned beef. I don't like corned beef. Neither does my brother. He passed....I decided to give it a try.....yet again. OMG!!!.........THIS corned beef was "da bomb." I gave bro the headsup...."you MAY want to give this one a shot." Yeah....he was won over too!

JollyJottings

TM

Morning wakeup

Brother time

Weather

The Doyle boyz

Irish Italian

Golf shots

HappyUP!!! Day 1884

HappyUP!!! - tax re-do

Why it happened - I got an amended 1099

Why it makes me happy - when I got my new taxes, things were more favorable...NICE!

HappyUP!!! - tabletopics

Why it happened - Toastmasters

Why it makes me happy - my topic this morning?.....SOOOOOOOO fun to do

HappyUP!!! - a new day

Why it happened - well.....everyday is

Why it makes me happy - WELCOME to SPRING 2012!!!!....it will never happen again.

JollyJottings

HappyUP!!! Day 1883

HappyUP!!! - lentils

Why it happened - I bought some

Why it makes me happy - they were pre-cooked.....but....toss in a little stone ground mustard, hot sauce, cheddar cheese, and a touch of mayo.......BAM!.....so simple....and some GREAT eating!

HappyUP!!! - helping out

Why it happened - it's Monday

Why it makes me happy - one of my favorite days of the week

HappyUP!!! - sleeping in

Why it happened - I think I was tired...and got to bed a little late

Why it makes me happy - TREMENDOUSLY refreshed this morning

HappyUP!!! Day 1882

HappyUP!!! - getting that tee time

Why it happened - I got up early

Why it makes me happy - I fulfilled my obligation to the greater good of the group

HappyUP!!! - breakfast

Why it happened - lazy Sunday

Why it makes me happy - dang......I just LOVE a great sausage and egg combo.

HappyUP!!! - a hailstorm

Why it happened - a weather deal

Why it makes me happy - we don't get those "baseball sized" stones here.....hail is rather infrequents.....so....when it happens.....it's always kind of a fascinating weather combo....and...to be able to observe it with those closest....yeah...that's fun!

HappyUP!!! Day 1881

HappyUP!!! - my partners play

Why it happened - it's a tourney

Why it makes me happy - we tied for low today.....wish I could have helped a bit more...great to see my partner put a nice round together

HappyUP!!! - new guys

Why it happened - it's a tourney

Why it makes me happy - great new friends to tee it up with some other time. Tourneys are good for expanding the social circle

HappyUP!!! - a lovely evening

Why it happened - WE had an unexpected guest

Why it makes me happy - a little change up to plans....and it works out well!!!

JollyJottings

My partners play

No rain

New guys

Winning our flight today

Family time with cuzzy

Running errands to help out

HappyUP!!! Day 1880

HappyUP!!!- Speech Contest

Why it happened - Toastmasters

Why it makes me happy - one of my mentees WON!!!...how gratifying is that?

HappyUP!!! - getting home

Why it happened - safe driving

Why it makes me happy - it was a white knuckler tonight....definitely not a nite to take driving with anything but reverance

HappyUP!!! - tuck in

Why it happened - I was called upon

Why it makes me happy - after the white knuckle drive.....loved doing this...heart full

JollyJottings

Rain

Walking in the rain

HappyUP!!! Day 1879

HappyUP!!! - a wake up picture

Why it happened - tee hee

Why it makes me happy - let's just leave it that, receiving this, meant a lot

HappyUP!!! - great sleep

Why it happened - I got in late

Why it makes me happy - wow.....what a night of super zzzzzzz's

HappyUP!!! - a little break in the weather

Why it happened - it's weather

Why it makes me happy - it gave me a great chance to do a few outside things....one of which included a fuzzy creature.

JollyJottings

A wake up picture

Great communications

Some excellent think work

A little break in the weather

Good nights sleep

HappyUP!!! Day 1878

HappyUP!!! - check in the mail

Why it happened - it just does

Why it makes me happy - who wouldn't be happy with a check in the mail?

HappyUP!!! - a TREMENDOUS world premiere

Why it happened - my buddy got to play on stage

Why it makes me happy - it was a very interesting and moving documentary at the CAAM Festival honoring a close friend of mine's friend. It was an honor just to be there...in the front row.....and to take in the experience

HappyUP!!! - taxes back

Why it happened - I have people

Why it makes me happy - I was VERY pleased with the outcome

HappyUP!!! Day 1877

HappyUP!!! - chicken dinner

Why it happened - I did some cooking

Why it makes me happy - I keep working on this one dish. It's getting better and better. Tonight, I got another little tip to make it even better

HappyUP!!! - an Icebreaker

Why it happened - a new member

Why it makes me happy - I love indocrinating people into the group and getting to know them

HappyUP!!! - meeting with a confidant

Why it happened - I set it up

Why it makes me happy - great conversation..........and great learning

HappyUP!!! Day 1876

HappyUP!!! - helping out

Why it happened - sickness

Why it makes me happy - always fulfilling to do a little emergency caregiving

HappyUP!!! - pizza

Why it happened - you gotta eat

Why it makes me happy - I don't eat a lot of pizza.....but I do LOVE it! Tonights was delicious

HappyUP!!! - some cards

Why it happened - just a little fun

Why it makes me happy - there is something about sitting down to play cards with friends...no....not the cutthroat type.....it just brings up interesting conversation

HappyUP!!! Day 1875

HappyUP!!! - round 2

Why it happened - tournament is on

Why it makes me happy - we were off to a slow start.....then my partner and I started to put it together. We weren't even on 8 cylinders but we turned in a great round

HappyUP!!! - birdie on 15

Why it happened - great drive/wedge/putt

Why it makes me happy - I stepped it up....right when it was needed

HappyUP!!! - straightening out the driver

Why it happened - I found a little "something something" on the 10th tee

Why it makes me happy - the driver was a little shaky on the front 9. Started taking it back a little straighter on the back 9 and.....VOILA......started DRILLING the fairways

HappyUP!!! - chipping

Why it happened - practice and advice

Why it makes me happy - when that driver gets a little crooked (see above), it's good to have a bailout tool. It was pretty amazing today

HappyUP!!! Day 1874

HappyUP!!! - tournament day

Why it happened - our club has them

Why it makes me happy - first tournament of the season. Great to have a different format. Meet some new guys. See a bunch of others you don't usually see

HappyUP!!! - getting it to 5 under

Why it happened - we were ham and egging it

Why it makes me happy - we were in the hunt through 12. Yeah, we stumbled a bit on the way in....but it felt good to move the needle up. We just have to seal the deal in upcoming rounds

HappyUP!!! - family time/celebration

Why it happened - a birthday

Why it makes me happy - great food......a new house....entire family (minus one) there. Great times

JollyJottings

Great nights sleep

Brekko

Tournament day

Getting to 5 under

Pars on 1...2.....4.....wedge on 6....up and down 9.....sandy 11...up and down 12....bunker shot 15.....recovery shot 16....up and down 17

Getting 2 points rather than 1

Family time/celebration

HappyUP!!! Day 1873

HappyUP!!! - time with a friend

Why it happened - I set it up

Why it makes me happy - I don't think there is a better thing than a truly deep conversation. You can't force them....but you can try to make them happen

HappyUP!!! - full compliment of da Boyz

Why it happened - the golf club

Why it makes me happy - we had all five today.....amongst sunny skies....perfect

HappyUP!!! - turning in early

Why it happened - a little tired

Why it makes me happy - sometimes....it's just good to pack it in a little earlier than other times......NICE sleep!

JollyJottings

Nice morning

Trip to an advisor

Teeing it up with da Boyz

A surprise piece of apparel

Delicious dinner

Turning in early

Weather

HappyUP!!! Day 1872

HappyUP!!! - wonderful dinner

Why it happened - I'm lucky

Why it makes me happy - I don't use the rice cooker often....I don't know why.....it did a great job tonight......and that bacon wrapped filet wasn't bad either. Put a salad on the side.....great eats

HappyUP!!! - American Idol

Why it happened - a little after dinner brain drain

Why it makes me happy - I'm not a tremendous fan of the show....but I will watch on occasion. This was a really good night to do so.

HappyUP!!! - good reading material

Why it happened - I did a little searching

Why it makes me happy - it's an awesome thing to re-read a book.....at just the right time

JollyJottings

Spectaculor dinner

American Idol

HappyUP!!! Day 1871

HappyUP!!! - my buddy WON

Why it happened - he is a TALENT

Why it makes me happy - I am thrilled for him.........but then he surprised me.......by letting me know he may involve ME in his win so I get to enjoy an AWESOME night next week!

HappyUP!!! - salad for dinner

Why it happened - it's dinner

Why it makes me happy - TREMENDOUS salad....with just the right amount of meat in it....a little bread on the side..........perfect

HappyUP!!! - planning for a caper

Why it happened - I have been asked to MC

Why it makes me happy - this is going to be FUN! FUN! FUN!

HappyUP!!! - my consultant

Why it happened - Toastmasters

Why it makes me happy - it's GREAT when you can get help from someone you know

HappyUP!!! Day 1870

HappyUP!!! - justice

Why it happened - we have a system

Why it makes me happy - the term "justice was not served" can be common. While mistakes happen....and that can be true......we should also celebrate when it is. Today...it was

HappyUP!!! - some rain

Why it happened - weather

Why it makes me happy - I am going to celebrate EVERY rain day this year! I especially appreciated hearing the rain from cozy confines in the middle of the night

HappyUP!!! - new phone

Why it happened - it was time

Why it makes me happy - for a few months, at least, I have the latest. Trust me...I'll be keeping this one LONG into when future upgrades are in vogue.......but.....at least for today......I'm somewhat in vogue...LOL......like I care about vogue

JollyJottings

New phone

Toastmasters

A little rain

A TON of errands - Mel....Kragen...Ace...Office Depot...Home Depot

Good advice from mechanic

Postponed project

An afternoon pickup

New lights

HappyUP!!! Day 1869

HappyUP!!! - Seth

Why it happened - scheduled

Why it makes me happy - always good to get some advice and check in with this part of my team

HappyUP!!! - afternoon coffee

Why it happened - my friend had some time

Why it makes me happy - such a WONDERFUL conversation.....outside....gorgeous weather.....and a friendly cup in hand

HappyUP!!! - a morning delivery

Why it happened - I had the time

Why it makes me happy - doing favors is my thing. This one allowed some people to have a much more stress free morning

HappyUP!!! Day 1868

HappyUP!!! - brekko with a friend

Why it happened - I had him out for some golf

Why it makes me happy - which meal do I enjoy the most? Brekko, lunch, or dinner? That is a tough question. I will say that brekko at the golf course with an old buddy as you anticipate time on the links is tough to beat

HappyUP!!! - some awesome recovery shots

Why it happened - I put myself in trouble

Why it makes me happy - hey....that's life....you do your best.....but you get in trouble. In golf, as in life, it's really about how you cope and your ability to recover. I'm pretty good at it.

HappyUP!!! - time of their lives

Why it happened - road trip

Why it makes me happy - I'm so glad my family is having a blast on their out of town trip.

HappyUP!!! Day 1867

HappyUP!!! - solid play through 6

Why it happened - that chipping help yesterday

Why it makes me happy - not the BEST ball striking....but the recovery shots seem to be coming back.

HappyUP!!! - what a burger!

Why it happened - I tried some additives

Why it makes me happy - THIS was a delicious little piece of beef. A nice wrap to the end of the day

HappyUP!!! - stunning weather

Why it happened - who knows....it's not March weather

Why it makes me happy - I am so blessed to be able to FULLY enjoy every great weather day....and I just soak it in

JollyJottings

The strong group

Putt on 6 for the birdie

Solid through 6 holes....and front 9

A great grilled burger at home

Good B-ball games

Stunning weather

HappyUP!!! Day 1866

HappyUP!!! - getting it done at the bank

Why it happened - my friend had some time

Why it makes me happy - so glad to get this piece of club business done....it's been forever to do so

HappyUP!!! - lunch with a friend

Why it happened - I was invited

Why it makes me happy - a Better Foods Deli sandwich is enough of a HappyUP!!!.....it's even better when it's bought for you. Great discussion

HappyUP!!! - help with my chipping

Why it happened - a skilled player was watching me

Why it makes me happy - he was exactly right in his tips to me......THIS was the missing piece of the equation on a vexing little issue I had been having

HappyUP!!! - a BIG day

Why it happened - it happens once a year

Why it makes me happy - it's just nice that it does

HappyUP!!! Day 1865

HappyUP!!! - rain

Why it happened - who knows....especially this year

Why it makes me happy - biggest storm of the season. The sound upstairs in the bedroom was awesome. More importantly......WATER!

HappyUP!!! - an act of service

Why it happened - a friend was in a bind

Why it makes me happy - it was raining.....I was sick as a dog......but it wasn't that big a request.....and I feel better for having done it.

HappyUP!!! - a day under the blanket

Why it happened - see that sick thing above

Why it makes me happy - well....I'm not happy to have caught the cold......but VERY HAPPY to have the luxury of not worrying about outside pressures.......and just lay down.....and mend

HappyUP!!! Day 1864

HappyUP!!! - an old buddy

Why it happened - I am doing some work

Why it makes me happy - it was great to reconnect with this long lost friend.....get caught up on some of the people from our past.....and know that I am going to get some work done.

HappyUP!!! - Shihan

Why it happened - a buddy moved up

Why it makes me happy - I've known this guy for a LOT of years. He has now obtained an even higher level of the martial arts. It was an honor to be there and see him get promoted.

HappyUP!!! - a request to make someone's big night

Why it happened - I have a reputation?

Why it makes me happy - it is very humbling to be able to perform THIS particular function at a good friend's big event.......it's going to be a lot of fun being the emcee....and the venue is pretty cool too.

HappyUP!!! Day 1863

HappyUP!!! - club contest

Why it happened - we do it twice a year

Why it makes me happy - WOW! The membership PUT IT OUT THERE this time. This was probably the best overall contest I have ever seen at a Club, Area, or Divisional level....and it was just at our club

HappyUP!!! - time with the club champ

Why it happened - I was practicing

Why it makes me happy - it was great to pick his brain a little bit and get some info

HappyUP!!! - an opportunity to be of service

Why it happened - I was called upon

Why it makes me happy - it's what I like to do most

HappyUP!!! Day 1862

HappyUP!!! - JellyBelly story

Why it happened - I was watching CNBC

Why it makes me happy - great documentary on the story of this great candy.....and I was just at the factory a week ago.

HappyUP!!! - chatting with friend

Why it happened - I made the call

Why it makes me happy - great to reconnect......we'll get together soon

HappyUP!!! - great inbound phone call

Why it happened - it was out of the blue

Why it makes me happy - another visitation coming in the near future. Always great to reconnect....awesome

HappyUP!!! Day 1861

HappyUP!!! - dinner with a friend

Why it happened - took advantage of the opportunity

Why it makes me happy - we had a great night out

HappyUP!!! - 3 wood on 1

Why it happened - I had a miscue

Why it makes me happy - the "driver off the deck" is always questionable.....boy...did I hit that one like a hack.....it left me a MILE away from the first green........but that 3 wood blast found the putting green.....nice!

HappyUP!!! - 14

Why it happened - course management

Why it makes me happy - I don't know why I don't birdie this hole more...it's a shorty. Today, I played it textbook perfect.

HappyUP!!! Day 1860

HappyUP!!! - nice round in the wind

Why it happened - things have been coming around

Why it makes me happy - when the winds come....and they came today....it can be problematic. I put a very nice round together

HappyUP!!! - 9 iron recovery on 18

Why it happened - I have a touch of skill

Why it makes me happy - I had to hit a low, running shot under a tree.....judged it just right....ending up 3 feet from the hole......THUS ending the match!

HappyUP!!! - Home Depot

Why it happened - I needed some stuff

Why it makes me happy - they had everything.....I was in and out in an extremely short period of time.

JollyJottings

Brekko

Early duty

Nice round in the wind

8 out of 9 greens hit on the front....4 more on the back...darn close to 5....hey...that's a good ball striking day for me

5 iron/9 iron 1...drive/wedge 2....flop 3....drive/hybrid 4....6 iron 5....drive/wedge 6...drive 8 iron 7....hybrid/putt 8....drive/wedge 9.....drive/hybrid/wedge 10...drive 11....drive/wedge/putt 13....4 iron/chip/putt 14.....recovery shot 15....recovery 18

Getting the filters

A calendar reminder

HappyUP!!! Day 1859

HappyUP!!! - doing some caregiving

Why it happened - a friend was ill

Why it makes me happy - whenever you offer to do something for others, it always pays you back in happiness

HappyUP!!! - brekko

Why it happened - a guy has to eat

Why it makes me happy - got a little McDonalds this morning....I don't do that often....delicious as usual

HappyUP!!! - house guest

Why it happened - my friend needed help

Why it makes me happy - love having this furry friend over

HappyUP!!! Day 1858

HappyUP!!! - starting on time

Why it happened - we had a project

Why it makes me happy - I LOVE it when a workman shows up on time

HappyUP!!! - efficient craftsmanship

Why it happened - my buddy is a pro

Why it makes me happy - I MIGHT have been able to do this on my own......but not with NEAR the efficiency that occurred today. Well worth a few bucks

HappyUP!!! - a welcome invitation

Why it happened - it happens

Why it makes me happy - it just did today.....it really did

JollyJottings

Starting on time

Very efficient workmanship

Things couldn't have come out better

An invitation later in the day

HappyUP!!! Day 1857

HappyUP!!! - the Phillipines

Why it happened - Toastmasters

Why it makes me happy - heard a GREAT speech about the Phillipines this morning. Very enriching

HappyUP!!! - great practice session

Why it happened - I needed it

Why it makes me happy - definitely put some quality work in today

HappyUP!!! - calamari

Why it happened - it was on the Wed menu

Why it makes me happy - the club has some excellent calamari. I hadn't had it out there is awhile. Good company too!

JollyJottings

Great first time Toastmaster

Getting things set up for tomorrow

Great practice session

Calamari

Super speech

HappyUP!!! Day 1856

HappyUP!!! - knocking out training

Why it happened - it was made available

Why it makes me happy - I did my part to help my clubs reach their goals

HappyUP!!! - painting help from my little buddy

Why it happened - he wanted to

Why it makes me happy - it was a good time for us to be together.....even though I had to do a lot of coaching on how to paint

HappyUP!!! - great speech

Why it happened - Toastmasters

Why it makes me happy - a very heartwarming delivery from one of our experienced speakers.....and a great evaluation

HappyUP!!! Day 1855

HappyUP!!! - great coffee

Why it happened - we set it up

Why it makes me happy - I don't drink a lot of coffee......but......when I do......I really enjoy it like I did today.

HappyUP!!! - bunker shot 17

Why it happened - I messed up

Why it makes me happy - life is about RECOVERY...and so is golf. Man...I messed up....could have "phoned in the loss"....but MADE the great shot from the bunker to keep things alive

HappyUP!!! - dog show

Why it happened - a replay

Why it makes me happy - I always love the Westminster Dog Show......seeing breeds that I have never heard about.....sooooooo coooool. Yeah...dog peeps are weird...but it's a good weird

JollyJottings

Morning family time

Great coffee

Drive/4 iron 1.....8 iron punch 2.....4 iron/wedge 4....8 iron hold off 5...drive 6....7 iron 7....hybrind 10...drive 11....drive/wedge/putt 13....drive/wedge 14.....up and down 15....6 iron 16.....bunker shot 17...drive/3 wood/wedge 18

Weather

HappyUP!!! Day 1854

HappyUP!!! - a factory tour

Why it happened - had time on my hands

Why it makes me happy - beautiful weather....interesting place....car time....just a nice day

HappyUP!!! - delicious brekko

Why it happened - a guy has to eat

Why it makes me happy - I love brekko out........but brekko is as easy to be better than out having it at home......yep.....that was IT on this Sunday morning

HappyUP!!! - gorgeous weather

Why it happened - it's weather

Why it makes me happy - we would have had fun no matter what.......but......when the weather is soooooo perfect......it makes it soooo much better

JollyJottings

Delicious brekko

A factory tour

Gorgeous weather

Nice day for a drive

HappyUP!!! Day 1853

HappyUP!!! - coffee

Why it happened - it was there

Why it makes me happy - I'm not a "coffee every day" kind of guy....a cup and a half this morning was perfect

HappyUP!!! - send off time

Why it happened - waking up

Why it makes me up - it's always great to be sent off on your day with a kiss and a hug

HappyUP!!! - 3 birdies on the back 9

Why it happened - some good shots...and putts

Why it makes me happy - I was swing man today....getting slaughtered on the front 9. Both of the teams I was on came back to win the back 9...and the overall....not bragging....but mostly due to my VERY strong back 9.

HappyUP!!! - hole 18

Why it happened - a skillful shot and a great putt

Why it makes me happy - it's always great to come through at the very end....and....I did today. That little recovery shot I hit......well......I could drop 10 balls and not do any better than I did today.

JollyJottings

Coffee

Wake up

Brekko sandwich

6 iron on 1.....7 iron on 2....bunker shot 4...9 iron 5....drive/pitch 6....bunker shot 8....hybrid 9....wedge/putt 10....4 iron 11....break 12....drive/wedge/putt 13.....4 iron/wedge 14....putt 16....recovery shot/putt 18

Time with the guys

HappyUP!!! Day 1852

HappyUP!!! - trip to Home Depot

Why it happened - doing some renovation

Why it makes me happy - we knocked that puppy out in no time

HappyUP!!! - prime time

Why it happened - see above

Why it makes me happy - I used to love to painting around the house. Later in life, I feel more magnanimous. Life has been good to me and I would rather let others do it.....though I have the time.......I look at it as giving. Still, I feel the need to get out the brush on occasion. My prep skills are still there.

HappyUP!!! - dinner with friends

Why it happened - a favor was needed

Why it makes me happy - a nice night out..it's what makes life rich

JollyJottings

HappyUP!!! Day 1851

HappyUP!!! - nice conversation

Why it happened - girding up

Why it makes me happy - always great to help a friend

HappyUP!!! - great reading

Why it happened - I read

Why it makes me happy - reading keeps me centered....it reminds me of the GREAT things in life. I don't always need that........rarely do actually.......but I love keeping my tank as full as I can

HappyUP!!! - Kings invitation

Why it happened - a friend

Why it makes me happy - a great night at a Kings game coming up on someone else's dime...someone I really like........niiiiizzzzze

HappyUP!!! Day 1850

HappyUP!!! - two awesome speeches

Why it happened - it's another meeting

Why it makes me happy - got good insurance info....and a life lesson.......educational and enriching....WELL worth my time

HappyUP!!! - a dropoff

Why it happened - doing a favor

Why it makes me happy - always makes my heart happy to start my day with this favor

HappyUP!!! - chicken sandwich

Why it happened - I made chicken on Monday

Why it makes me happy - I made a lot of food on Monday....hadn't eaten the chicken....man....was THAT a great piece of poultry to slide into a couple of bread slices. It's no wonder my little buddy had told me that he LOVED that chicken on Monday night. Great food!

JollyJottings

Wake up and coffee

A Pekinese

A drop off

Two awesome speeches

Giving a great table topic

Chicken Sandwich

HappyUP!!! Day 1849

HappyUP!!! - delivering a great talk

Why it happened - I put some of me into it

Why it makes me happy - the members loved it

HappyUP!!! - great lunch

Why it happened - my friend planned it

Why it makes me happy - soooooo relaxing....soooooo relaxing

HappyUP!!! - picking up the goods

Why it happened - it was a day off

Why it makes me happy - the "pickup" enjoyed us both doing it....family time

JollyJottings

Delivering a great talk

Giving gifts to the members

A wonderful lunch

An afternoon pickup

Hanging out

Dinner with the boys

An invitation

HappyUP!!! Day 1848

HappyUP!!! - a trip to the mall

Why it happened - I got an idea

Why it makes me happy - no crowds....lots accomplished....very efficient time usage....a great run!

HappyUP!!! - cooking

Why it happened - had some time on a Monday afternoon

Why it makes me happy - I made a couple of dishes.....delicious.....and I should be set for the week

HappyUP!!! - pulling off a caper

Why it happened - I can be sly and crafty at times

Why it makes me happy - there is nothing like a good, happy surprise for your friends

JollyJottings

Coming up with an idea

Writing a speech

Cooking

Pulling of "a caper"

Rain

Pooch time

Phone convo

Anticipation

HappyUP!!! Day 1847

HappyUP!!! - 5 iron on 12

Why it happened - practice

Why it makes me happy - the pin was tucked back left...over a sand trap. If you have some skill, you should try to hit the ball on the right side of the green and make the ball curve over to the pin. That way...if you hit it straight...the ball is still on the green. Long story short....the high draw is NOT a shot I can usually pull off on command....so I rarely try it. I have worked on it on the range a bit....so I gave it a whirl.....and darn near made an ACE!

HappyUP!!! - Grammy's

Why it happened - it's once a year

Why it makes me happy - how many awesome moments were on that show this year? Beach Boys....McCartney.....Springsteen.....Jennifer Hudson.......and....Adele (and band) just knockin and rockin it out of the ballpark with In The Deep

HappyUP!!! - nice fog

Why it happened - weather

Why it makes me happy - we have not had a lot of moisture this year....so not much fog. It was nice to see. Usually, the fog produces a rather miserable "wet cold" but I found it to be very pleasant temperature wise.

JollyJottings

Wedge 1....punch 7 on 2....hybrid 3.....wedge on 4....8 iron 5....drive 7....driver off deck 9....7 iron 10...7 iron 11...5 iron high draw 12....9 iron 13.....3 wood/wedge 15....putt 17

Nice foggy morning

AT&T final round

Grammys

HappyUP!!! Day 1846

HappyUP!!! - 3 birdies

Why it happened - good short iron control

Why it makes me happy - I've been doing some work in this area. It doesn't always happen....when your work carries over into the field of play. Very encouraging stuff

HappyUP!!! - 5 iron on 8

Why it happened - swing the club better

Why it makes me happy - I wasn't thinking this club could get me to the pin. I striped it. You can hit a good shot in golf....but still not properly strike the ball. When you do both....heaven! I actually hit it past the hole

HappyUP!!! - delicious dinner

Why it happened - I made a request

Why it makes me happy - nothing like a little good old fashioned comfort food. I hadn't had this dish in forever and it was OUTSTANDING! Beef Stoganoff...siiiiiggghhh

JollyJottings

3 birdies

Nice wedge control

Drive/hybrid 1.....9 iron 2 (birdie)...putt on 3....wedge/putt 4 (birdie)....punch 5 on 6....6 iron 7....5 iron 8...putt on 9....wedge 10....6 iron 11....wedge/putt 15 (birdie)....6 iron 17.....6 iron 18

Delicious dinner

Some quiet time

HappyUP!!! Day 1845

HappyUP!!! - chinese takeout

Why it happened - hungry

Why it makes me happy - Wor WonTon Soup....egg rolls....crab puffs.....what's not to like about that on occasion. Just what the doctor ordered

HappyUP!!! - Home Depot

Why it happened - I had a list

Why it makes me happy - some of the items I was acquiring are not "regular" items....yet, I easily found or was quickly directed to all of them. Great run!

HappyUP!!! - Social Network

Why it happened - felt like watching a flick

Why it makes me happy - I kept meaning to see this story about the creation of Facebook. I have seen some specials on Mark Zuckerberg. I had never seen the movie. Cool flick

JollyJottings

Chinese takeout

A Home Depot run

Good info from paint store

Social Network

HappyUP!!! Day 1844

HappyUP!!! - Pebble Beach

Why it happened - AT&T Pro Am

Why it makes me happy - nope.....I'm not there....but just seeing that piece of land and sea under glorious skies is so stunning. It takes me back to playing there a couple of times....in the State Amateur once...with my brother on another day. It really is one of the most spectacular places on earth

HappyUP!!! - hitting balls

Why it happened - weather pretty much

Why it makes me happy - I've had a touch of a sinus thing...maybe a cold....so I have been keeping things "on the low." I decided to head over to the practice area and hit a few balls. A short session...but a great one.....and took my furry pal along with me

HappyUP!!! - sleep

Why it happened - nasal spray

Why it makes me happy - I didn't get much sleep at all night before last. I got my hands on some nasal spray yesterday that did the trick AMAZINGLY

HappyUP!!! Day 1833

HappyUP!!! - great toastmaster today

Why it happened - she is a PRO!

Why it makes me happy - this is one of our newer members. She was leading the meeting for the first time.........and no one would have guessed. VERY smooth. She obviously has been paying attention to people that have modeled for her. Awesome job

HappyUP!!! - a solution

Why it happened - that light bulb went off

Why it makes me happy - a problem....a neighbor I like who has skill and time...and me. That formula adds up to a very creative solution to a house project I am about to embark on.

HappyUP!!! - easy sanding

Why it happened - I have a sander

Why it makes me happy - I hadn't used this tool in years. I had totally forgotten how good a job it does. On this project, it is going to make things a breeze and cut down on a bit of the elbow grease I was forecasting I would need to use

JollyJottings

Great Toastmaster

3 Great speeches

A solution...and a neighbor...win win

Easy sanding

HappyUP!!! Day 1832

HappyUP!!! - member stepping up

Why it happened - our president was absent

Why it makes me happy - I love initiative. Our Toastmaster just dove in and performed the president's role in the meeting....no asking...no fumbling.....he just did it

HappyUP!!! - Grout Medic

Why it happened - I called

Why it makes me happy - I was thinking of going a certain way with a project around the house. I had these people referred to me. Oh yeah..........saved me some coin...the tile and grout look great! The person even called ahead to say he was running early and if it would be OK to start early

HappyUP!!! - table topics

Why it happened - Toastmasters

Why it makes me happy - they were awesome questions today....and....OK.....the fact that I won as best tabletopics speaker today may have led to this inclusion (not that I really pay attention to such a base thing as competition, of course)

JollyJottings

Member stepping in for prez

TableTopics

Creative speeches

Grout Medic

HappyUP!!! Day 1831

HappyUP!!! - clouds rolling in

Why it happened - it looks like rain

Why it makes me happy - we really NEED the rain.....I have grown quite fond of drinking water and showering...ESPECIALLY in the summer

HappyUP!!! - FedEx Office

Why it happened - I needed copies

Why it makes me happy - I really appreciate the setup that they have

HappyUP!!! - laundry DONE

Why it happened - it had to be done

Why it makes me happy - you know, once it is done, folded, and put away....and the hamper is totally empty.....even if it's just for a few hours.......it brings me joy!

JollyJottings

Clouds rolling in

HappyUP!!! Day 1830

HappyUP!!! - seeing my nephew

Why it happened - he dropped by

Why it makes me happy - it's one of my monthly highlights when I get a chance to see him for a bit

--------in honor of the SuperBowl....PigSkins (yes, that would be stuffed potatoes wrapped in bacon)

HappyUP!!! - birdies

Why it happened - a couple of good wedges...and better putts

Why it makes me happy - money makers

HappyUP!!! - Super Bowl

Why it happened - we do that in America

Why it makes me happy - this game can be a yawner....not today.....held everyone's interest.....right up to the last pass

JollyJottings

Wedge on 1....4 iron 2....7 iron 5....wedge on 6....5 iron 8.....putt 10....9 iron 13....wedge/putt 15...putt 18

Super Bowl

Kyle Stanley

HappyUP!!! Day 1829

HappyUP!!! - late tee time

Why it happened - we tried something different

Why it makes me happy - it allowed me to have a very relaxed, lazy morning

HappyUP!!! - brekko

Why it happened - see the above

Why it makes me happy - my weekend breakfast is usually a little rushed. It was nice to sit down and enjoy a delicious one

HappyUP!!! - chicken and brussels

Why it happened - I got an invitation

Why it makes me happy - THIS was some GOOD eats!

JollyJottings

Late tee time

Brekko

A lot of great shots (7 iron on 9)

Chicken and brussels

Fun games in the evening

HappyUP!!! Day 1828

HappyUP!!! - best round at my club

Why it happened - hitting 15 greens helped

Why it makes me happy - it feels so good to be striking the ball like a real golfer again. I had made a couple changes in the address position and something in the takeaway. It's getting me in a better position at the top to "strike!"

HappyUP!!! - belt promotion

Why it happened - my friend has been working hard

Why it makes me happy - it has to be a thrill to keep on moving up with those belts. Very happy for him

HappyUP!!! - the competition

Why it happened - everyone played well

Why it makes me happy - it doesn't happen that often to have everyone in the foursome playing well to OK. Usually, someone is having a bad day. Not today

JollyJottings

Punch shot into 1......wedge/putt 2....3 wood/chip 3....punch/wedge/putt 4....7 iron/2 putt 5...drive/wedge 6....drive/7iron/putt on 7....4 iron 8...drive/7 iron 9....punch shot 10....drive/wedge 13....hybrid/wedge 14....drive/wedge 15 and 16....6 iron 17...drive/3 wood/hold off wedge/2 putt 18

Great weather

Great golf group...all played well

A belt promotion

An evening invitation

So lucky

HappyUP!!! Day 1827

HappyUP!!! - great practice session

Why it happened - I had some time

Why it makes me happy - good things are coming out on the links

HappyUP!!! - surprising an old friend

Why it happened - a funeral

Why it makes me happy - there was no way this old pal expected me to show up....and I know it meant a lot at a hard time that I did

HappyUP!!! - haircut

Why it happened - hey....I groom!

Why it makes me happy - don't you always feel better after a nice haircut? I sure do

HappyUP!!! Day 1826

HappyUP!!! - coffee with my bud

Why it happened - it had been awhile

Why it makes me happy - various things had prevented us from grabbing a cup in awhile. Glad we got back together

HappyUP!!! - Coin Star

Why it happened - I was in the neighborhood

Why it makes me happy - 4000 pennies........gone from my house.....and so easy

HappyUP!!! - Tomatillo Chicken

Why it happened - I made dinner

Why it makes me happy - I've made this one about 4 times.....and it is always delicious.....even with the low fat sour cream this time

JollyJottings

Coffee with my bud

A new look

Wonderful TM meeting

Coin Star...what a surprise

Brekko sandwich

Trip to the Sunflower

Tomatillo Chicken

Using the rice cooker