Saturday, January 17, 2015

HappyUP!!! Day 3173


HappyUP!!! - 8 iron pargo
Why it happened - striped one
Why it makes me happy - while in the air....there was hope....."will this be the second ace?"

HappyUP!!! - a new recipe
Why it happened - I'm always on the hunt
Why it makes me happy - deliciousness

HappyUP!!! - playoffs
Why it happened - tradition
Why it makes me happy - not the greatest or most exciting games...but entertaining

Friday, January 16, 2015

HappyUP!!! Day 3172


HappyUP!!! - a coupon
Why it happened - I earned it
Why it makes me happy - saved a little money

HappyUP!!! - 3 birdies
Why it happened - hit some shots
Why it makes me happy - 2 of them were gimmies...kick ins....I don't get many of those

HappyUP!!! - shouldering the partner
Why it happened - I played well...he didn't
Why it makes me happy - I'll be on the other end of that deal....it's a golf karma thing. Glad I could help today

Thursday, January 15, 2015

HappyUP!!! Day 3171



HappyUP!!! - early appointment
Why it happened - I got on line
Why it makes me happy - easy in...easy out....all on time when you do things early in the day

HappyUP!!! - it's feeling good today
Why it happened - who knows
Why it makes me happy - I just likd a day when the pain is a bit less

HappyUP!!! - Oscar nominations
Why it happened - we do that
Why it makes me happy - social forces were pushed aside....lots of great choices this year. A bit less political...even though...there will be a backlash

Wednesday, January 14, 2015

HappyUP!!! Day 3170


HappyUP!!! - gimmie birdie on 18
Why it happened - fabulous wedge
Why it makes me happy - loved watching that shot go up...wondering if it just might find the bottom of the jar for an eagle.....it was  a big help

HappyUP!!! - speeches
Why it happened - Toastmasters
Why it makes me happy - love the two that put it out there today....great job

HappyUP!!! - a reschedule call
Why it happened - I'm on the short list
Why it makes me happy - I LOVE being retired!!!

Tuesday, January 13, 2015

HappyUP!!! Day 3169


HappyUP!!!! - fog
Why it happened - weather
Why it makes me happy - it's a change. No fog when I went to my early morning venue...lots of it coming back home......yeah...it was  bit scary....but....I liked the awarenesss

HappyUP!!! - smog pass
Why it happened - did a little work
Why it makes me happy - not a given with that finicky girl...glad she passed

HappyUP!!! - pidkin up the mower
Why it happned - it was ready
Why it makes me happy - LOVE taking care of my guy....all systems go!!!

Monday, January 12, 2015

HappyUP!!! Day 3168


HappyUP!!! - connection and adaption
Why it happened - working on it
Why it makes me happy - it was easier than what I had been taught

HappyUP!!! - swordfish
Why it happened - I bought some
Why it makes me happy - that was some good stuff

HappyUP!!! - National Champ Game
Why it happened - we do that
Why it makes me happy - I can do without the hype at it's extent....but the game was a good one...what a surprise!!!


Sunday, January 11, 2015

HappyUP!!! Day 3167


HappyUP!!! -texts with Sneve and Seth
Why it happened - I did a shout out
Why it makes me happy - funny and great connections

HappyUP!!! - Kings win
Why it happened - who knows
Why it makes me happy - that team needs to win...it soooo needs to win

HappyUP!!! - playoff football
Why it happened - it's how we roll
Why it makes me happy - not as exciting on both games...but one was..and that's OK



Saturday, January 10, 2015

HappyUP!!! Day 3136


HappyUP!!! - a WIN
Why it happened - the birdie on 18 didn't hurt
Why it makes me happy - kinda hurt my partner yesterday...made a bit of amends today

HappyUP!!! - great leftover
Why it happened - last nite's dinner
Why it makes me happy - when single...and you have a great leftover in the fridge...it's HEAVEN!!!

HappyUP!!! - clean sheets
Why it happened - hygeine
Why it makes me happy - hey...you KNOW you love clean sheets...so do I


Friday, January 09, 2015

HappyUP!!! Day 3135


HappyUP!!!! - dinner
Why it happened - I was hanging at the club
Why it makes me happy - wow!!! THAT  was great seafood cannoloni

HappyUP!!!! - partner
Why it happened - it's a new year
Why it makes me happy - he picked me up today

HappyUP!!! - made a putt on 18
Why it happened - I still have some skills
Why it makes me happy - save some money...and kept a BAD SCORE off the books for this year



Thursday, January 08, 2015

HappyUP!!! Day 3134


HappyUP!!! - nice long walk
Why it happened - things feeling good
Why it makes me happy - gimpy knee held up well.  Nice weather for the walk

HappyUP!!! - the Claw
Why it happened - my city
Why it makes me happy - probably the last time I will see it this year as leaf season comes to an end. Just thankful every time it comes around

HappyUP!!! - new garbage day
Why it happened - city adjusting things
Why it makes me happy - I REMEMBERED!!! Some of my neighbors didn't!!!

Wednesday, January 07, 2015

HappyUP!!! Day 3133


HappyUP!!! - Swiffer Duster
Why it happened - got a recommendation
Why it makes me happy - THAT thing is DA BOMB for dusty items!!!

HappyUP!!! - solid round
Why it happened - fundamentals
Why it makes me happy - didn't get a very large win today.....my turn to pick up and carry my partner...heaven knows how often my partners do it for me.

HappyUP!!! - recovery
Why it happened - who knows
Why it makes me happy - was feeling a little "scratchy" this morning....thought a cold might be coming on....everyone has one these days....I'm good with it being a false alarm

JJ

Swiffer duster
Coffee
Weather
Great round
Feeling better after being questionable
Good win

Tuesday, January 06, 2015

HappyUP!!! Day 3132


HappyUP!!! - FS showing up early to help
Why it happened - New Years?
Why it makes me happy - I LOVE getting help

HappyUP!!! - my speech
Why it happened - Toastmasters
Why it makes me happy - delivered a solid message that was TREMENDOUSLY well received

HappyUP!!! - Table Topics
Why it happened - Toastmasters
Why it makes me happy - BB was bubbly and engaging and carried the meeting

HappyUP!!! - Chuck
Why it happened - had a little car issue
Why it makes me happy - he gave me a little tip....and it worked!!!! Save about 500 somoleans!!!


JJ


evaluation
My speech
 Table Topics
Great news from Chuck re: car
Book recommendations
Great weather


Monday, January 05, 2015

HappyUP!!! Day 3131


HappyUP!!! - finding my book
Why it happened - searching
Why it makes me happy - needed it for a presentation

HappyUP!!! - writing my speech
Why it happened - Toastmasters
Why it makes me happy - this is going to be a good one!!!

HappyUP!!! - leftover Wellington
Why it happened - made some extra
Why it makes me happy - yummmmmmy lunch!!

HappyUP!!! - taping myself
Why it happened - I was paying attention
Why it makes me happy - don't want to burden my friend. I watched how he did it. I was able to find comparable tape at local store...and......I think I did a pretty good job!

Sunday, January 04, 2015

HappyUP!!! Day 3130



HappyUP!!! - Wongs
Why it happened - Act of Service
Why it makes me happy - always like to help out a friend......and get a little chicken chow mein for myself....delicious!!!

HappyUP!!! - Dallas game
Why it happened - playoffs
Why it makes me happy - 4 wild card games this weekend.....FINALLY there was one that was interesting.  I don't care about any of the teams in the playoffs...but I LOVE it when it's "balls to the walls" and dudes are laying it all out there

HappyUP!!! - nice walk
Why it happened - weather
Why it makes me happy - great to feel good enough to be out there....when so many I know are falling under the weather

Saturday, January 03, 2015

HappyUP!!! Day 3129


HappyUP!!! - frost delay
Why it happened - weather
Why it makes me happy - nice time to relax

HappyUP!!! - staying warm
Why it happened - great layering
Why it makes me happy - the frost gave way to sunshine....cold sunshine.....then warmer later. LOVELY day!

HappyUP!!! - chip in on 12
Why it happened - hit perfect pitch
Why it makes me happy - as soon as it left the wedge, I (and my opponent) could see it was going in

HappyUP!!! - pars on the bookends
Why it happened - good play
Why it makes me happy -

Friday, January 02, 2015

HappyUP!!! Day 3128

Are you kidding me??? How good
is this going to be?!?!.......
...well...this would be the answer!


HappyUP!!! - back on the links
Why it happened - physio and protocol
Why it makes me happy - played great and with little pain

HappyUP!!! - starting the year with a win
Why it happened - found a little something on the range the other day
Why it makes me happy - hey....I'm UP!!!  Gotta love a win!!!

HappyUP!!! - making Beef Wellington
Why it happened - it's a New Year
Why it makes me happy - you don't do this one very often....but it is sooooo good....and...while there is a process to it.....I mashed up a couple of recipes to cut the time waaaaaaaay down.....and it was DELICIOUS!!!

HappyUP!!! - two skins
Why it happened - 3 good shots on 7
Why it makes me happy - I went almost ALL of last year without getting a skin. I'm off to a great start!!!

JJ

Back on the links
Beef Wellington
Eating Wellington
Birdie on 7.....two skins
Big win with my partner of the year


Thursday, January 01, 2015

HappyUP!!! Day 3127 NY Day 2014


HappyUP!!! - getting taped
Why it happened - my physio
Why it makes me happy - it's NY Day....and my buddy was willing to see me for my issue.

HappyUP!!! - Bowl Games
Why it happened - tradition
Why it makes me happy - we are heading toward the National Championship game!

HappyUP!!! - Rose Parade
Why it happened - tradition
Why it makes me happy - been watching this since I was a kid....and though it changes little.....I still love it!

Wednesday, December 31, 2014

HappyUP!!! Day 3126 NY Eve 2013


HappyUP!!! - Partner of the Year presentation
Why it happened - I kept track
Why it makes me happy - while it was a bit of a joke during the year....at the end of the year....it was an honor!

HappyUP!!! - gift to the Captain
Why it happened - cleaning out the swag
Why it makes me happy - he loved his stuff

HappyUP!!! - waking up for New Year
Why it happened - who knows
Why it makes me happy - I got better things to do than stay up until midnight. New Year is a made up holiday that really isn't a holiday....pretty much an excuse for people to act stupid and have bad behavior and make up things they will do in the next year that they can make up their minds about ANY day of the year..................but it was kind of cool to wake up for whatever reason at 11:55........and a few minutes later hearing all the firecrackers and such going off.

Tuesday, December 30, 2014

HappyUP!!! Day 3125


HappyUP!!! - cleaning up
Why it happened - a bit of motivation
Why it makes me happy - THAT is one good looking kitchen!!! Love my kitchen. Tough to keep up...just love it when I get it just right

HappyUP!!! - leaves flowing down the street
Why it happened - wind
Why it makes me happy - it's the end of leaf season....and...it was sooooo cool today...watching leaves flow down the street like a raging tide.

HappyUP!!! - new strings
Why it happened - I busted another one
Why it makes me happy - what a joy it is to clean up my axe and to hear the sound of bright new pieces of wire

Monday, December 29, 2014

HappyUP!!! Day 3124


HappyUP!!! - the Claw
Why it happened - my city
Why it makes me happy - I am just so thankful that my City provides this service

HappyUP!!! - the end
Why it happened - a tough life
Why it makes me happy - my friend is now....finally....at peace.  I didn't like the news...but he is in a much better place now. RIP DP

HappyUP!!! - raking
Why it happened - trees
Why it makes me happy - I actually like to rake....but I also like when it is basically all done. Today was pretty much it



Sunday, December 28, 2014

HappyUP!!! 3123


HappyUP!!! - update on befallen friend
Why it happened - friend on the inside
Why it makes me happy - I think the inevitable is going to happen....but good to know

HappyUP!!! - weather
Why it happened - it's Dec in Nor Cal
Why it makes me happy - just a glorious day! Expensive to live here...but this is why we do

HappyUP!!! - football
Why it happened - it's our past time
Why it makes me happy - not a huge football fan...but I love it when it gets down to crunch time

JJ

Football
Weather
Update on a befallen friend
Cooking???

Saturday, December 27, 2014

HappyUP!!! Day 3122


HappyUP!!! - Family Time
Why it happened - sis in law
Why it makes me happy - HUGE family....GREAT family...and a lot of great times

HappyUP!!! - flipping some cards
Why it happened - party leftover
Why it makes me happy - I am not a big card player anymore...but...once in awhile....it's fun

HappyUP!!! - food
Why it happened - a party
Why it makes me happy - everything turned out great

JJ

Brussels
Chicken
Great times with family
Card game
Weather
Just taking it easy

Friday, December 26, 2014

HappyUP!!! Day 3121


HappyUP!!! - grocery run
Why it happened - tommorrow
Why it makes me happy - got everything I need for the party

HappyUP!!! - Facetime
Why it happened - I got a call
Why it makes me happy - I have Skyped....but never have done Facetime. It works well

HappyUP!!! - finding a lost item
Why it happened - Xmas leftover
Why it makes me happy - all of the Xmas accounting has now reconciled....I like it when things reconcile

Thursday, December 25, 2014

HappyUP!!! Day 3120 Xmas


HappyUP!!! - SOOOO much Xmas fun
Why it happened - a bit of planning and thinking
Why it makes me happy - it was just sooooo darn funny with the balloon gag

HappyUP!!! - great gift
Why it happened - a stab in the dark
Why it makes me happy - I actually got a couple of presents that I really needed!

HappyUP!!! - great evening
Why it happened - the season
Why it makes me happy - loved the end of this great day

Wednesday, December 24, 2014

HappyUP!!! Day 3119


HappyUP!!! - set up
Why it happened - pre-planning
Why it makes me happy - crossing my fingers...this could be EPIC!

HappyUP!!! - all things falling into place
Why it happened - planning
Why it makes me happy - relaxing day....waaaay ahead of time

HappyUP!!! - Xmas Eve dinner
Why it happened - I was invited
Why it makes me happy - sacred honor to be welcomed into this home. LOVED meeting all of the family...and.....the dinner......WAS OVER THE TOP!!!

Tuesday, December 23, 2014

HappyUP!!! Day 3218


HappyUP!!! - great turnout
Why it happened - tradition
Why it makes me happy - fellowship...nothing else needs be said

HappyUP!!! - Lowes
Why it happened - Xmas
Why it makes me happy - they had EXACTLY what I was looking for

HappyUP!!! - Total Wine
Why it happpened - Xmas
Why it makes me happy - close to Lowes....got the last of my holiday shopping....DONE!

JJ

Great turnout
Fun gift exchange
Lowes
Total Wine
Weather
Things coming together
Xmas card from Marge and Traver

Monday, December 22, 2014

HappyUP!!! Day 3217


HappyUP!!! - "Getting It"
Why it happened - I had a lesson
Why it makes me happy - seemed a bit overwhelming....worked with it a bit......yeah, I have a long way to go but it's not as daunting as I thought

HappyUP!!! - Ace Hardware
Why it happened - Xmas
Why it makes me happy - I couldn't believe that they actually had the PERFECT items I needed. Love that place

HappyUP!!! - neighbor news
Why it happened - grocery store
Why it makes me happy - great news for the holidays!!!


Sunday, December 21, 2014

HappyUP!!! Day 3216


HappyUP!!! - birdie on 17
Why it happened - hell of a 5 iron
Why it makes me happy - we NEEDED that birdie. I wasn't playing that well...BUT....that shot made it all happen

HappyUP!!! - an eagle by my partner
Why it happened - he's good
Why it makes me happy - he was a GREAT partner today....played so well. I drug him down a bit...but we did OK. It was wonderful watching tha shot hit the bottom of the cup

HappyUP!!! - a GREAT IDEA!!
Why it happened - I'm in holiday mode
Why it makes me happy - I just LOVE how desperation creates inspiration and motivation. I would LOVE to be able to bottle that kind of thinking

Saturday, December 20, 2014

HappyUP!!! Day 3215


HappyUP!!!! - two skins!!!
Why it happened - a good shot and a better putt
Why it makes me happy - ALMOST got skunked this year.....NOPE!!! Winner!!!!

HappyUP!!! - slogging through the slop
Why it happened - rain
Why it makes me happy - glad to be able to make it through today

HappyUP!!! - a party
Why it happened - I was invited
Why it makes me happy - dinner was great and the people were even better. I was blessed to be invited!

Friday, December 19, 2014

HappyUP!!! Day 3214


HappyUP!!! - most welcome rain
Why it happened - weather
Why it makes me happy - bring it....bring it.....BRING IT!!!!

HappyUP!!! - wonderful lunch
Why it happened - Xmas
Why it makes me happy - the shop will LOVE what we are doing

HappyUP!!! - great fellowship
Why it happened - bagged on golf
Why it makes me happy - THAT was a lotta fun!

HappyUP!!! - message from a friend
Why it happened - I was being thought of
Why it makes me happy - it's going to be an even GREATER Christmas


Thursday, December 18, 2014

HappyUP!!! Day 3213


HappyUP!!! - visit with Dr Don
Why it happened - I had a reason
Why it makes me happy - great to get some help

HappyUP!!! - Hobby Lobby
Why it happened - Xmas is coming
Why it makes me happy - things are all coming together

HappyUP!!! - Blossoms and Balloons
Why it happened - she is my friend
Why it makes me happy - I got hooked up....BIG TIME today!


Wednesday, December 17, 2014

HappyUP!!! Day 3212


HappyUP!!! - Xmas brekko
Why it happened - Toastmasters
Why it makes me happy - GREAT meeting and end of the year fellowship

HappyUP!!! - talk with Fred B
Why it happened - I initiated it
Why it makes me happy - what an honor it was for me to spend time in the presence of this GREAT man

HappyUP!!! - getting the lowdown
Why it happened - I inquired
Why it makes me happy - I have knowledge regarding some club changes

Tuesday, December 16, 2014

HappyUP!!! Day 3211


HappyUP!!! - Keith stepped up
Why it happened - Toastmasters
Why it makes me happy - what a GREAT growth stretch that was!!!

HappyUP!!! - Tribute to Our Flag
Why it happened - I heard a speech
Why it makes me happy - I wasn't aware of the effect the War of 1812 had regarding our flag

HappyUP!!! - some extra golf
Why it happened - weather is coming
Why it makes me happy - who doesn't love a little win?


Monday, December 15, 2014

HappyUP!!! Day 3210


HappyUP!!! - meditation
Why it happened - consciousness
Why it makes me happy - to those that do...you know why....this was a good one

HappyUP!!! - revelation
Why it happened - maybe the above
Why it makes me happy - I just solved an Xmas issue

HappyUP!!! - great news
Why it happened - vets office
Why it makes me happy - all is OK

JJ



Sunday, December 14, 2014

HappyUP!!! Day 3209


HappyUP!!! - survived
Why it happened - a bit of meds
Why it makes me happy - working through it

HappyUP!!! - tamales
Why it happened - a buddy stopped by
Why it makes me happy - forget Xmas cookies....BRING ON the tamles!!! Love this visit

HappyUP!!! - birdie on 9
Why it happened - 3 good shots
Why it makes me happy - darn near jarred that 7 iron!

HappyUP!!! - Walter visit
Why it happened - oranges
Why it makes me happy - he loves them...I like them....I have too many of them....happy to offload to an appreciative buddy!


Saturday, December 13, 2014

HappyUP!!! Day 3208


HappyUP!!! - buying brekko
Why it happened - it was too much food
Why it makes me happy - my partner needed a little sustenance

HappyUP!!! - largo on 18
Why it happened - a great wedge shot
Why it makes me happy - awesome to step it up on the last hole!!

HappyUP!!! - weather
Why it happened - calm after the storm
Why it makes me happy - it really couldn't have been more perfect out after being couped up for a couple of days

Friday, December 12, 2014

HappyUP!!! Day 3207


HappyUP!!! - brekko with SK
Why it happened - we do it on occasion
Why it makes me happy - great opportunity to get caught up on a few things

HappyUP!!! - nope...not golfing today
Why it happened - looking at the weather report
Why it makes me happy - glad I didn't get caught in that mess

HappyUP!!! - sharing some time with Charlotte and Pete
Why it happened - I swung by the club
Why it makes me happy - learnted some things I didn't know.....and had a great time

Thursday, December 11, 2014

HappyUP!!! Day 3206


HappyUP!!! - watching the rain
Why it happened - I'm retired
Why it makes me happy - just wonderful to not worry about being out in that slop.....and to just enjoy this wonderful storm

HappyUP!!! - a little break in the rain
Why it happened - weather
Why it makes me happy - PERECT for being able to run a few errands

HappyUP!!! - taking care of the street
Why it happened - I have the time
Why it makes me happy - great opportunity to make sure everything worked as it should

Wednesday, December 10, 2014

HappyUP!!! Day 3205


HappyUP!!! - prepping for the storm
Why it happened - I got on it
Why it makes me happy - I got a LOT done in a hurry!!!

HappyUP!!! - Xmas brekko
Why it happened - tradition
Why it makes me happy - great morning with my Toastmaster friends. Fellowship abounded

HappyUP!!! - GREAT MATCH today
Why it happened - golf
Why it makes me happy - everyone played pretty well....no cash exchanged hands.....an EPIC battle!

JJ

Prepping for the storm
Coffee
Articulator Christmas brekko
Grocery store and Jimmy
Weight progress
Getting ready for the storm
Hybrid/9 iron/putt/birdie 1...recovery shot/chip 2...drive/wedge/putt/bullett 3...drive/3 wood 4...8 iron/putt/near birdie/greenie 5...drive/gripped down 7 iron/largo/birdie 6...drive/7 iron 7...6 iron 8...drive/9 iron 9...drive/hybrid/wedge/near largo/putt/birdie 10...drive/5 iron 11...recovery wedge/wedge/putt/ 13...drive/9 iron (too much)/remarkable pitch to gimmie par 15...6 iron/near largo 17...drive/recovery 8 iron/ lipout putt for birdie 18
Great match today....great friends
Great round

Tuesday, December 09, 2014

HappyUP!!! Day 3204


HappyUP!!! - clarifying a controverey
Why it happened - we got stuff going on
Why it makes me happy - I like to be informed rather than opining. Got some great info today

HappyUP!!! - 3 birdies
Why it happened - skillz showed up
Why it makes me happy - none of the 3 were cheap.....actually could have had 5 today

HappyUP!!! - partner had 4 birdies on back side
Why it happened - he's good
Why it makes me happy - it led to a BIG WIN today! His 4 birdies and my 3 led to a big win!!!

HappyUP!!! - great meeting
Why it happened - we have a great group
Why it makes me happy - lots of people out today.....but more than enough to make for a great experience

JJ

A meeting
Drive...9 iron 1....flop 2...drive/hybrid/wedge/largo 4....7 iron 5...drive/9 iron 6...pitch off the wood 7...6 iron greenie/birdie 8...drive/wedge 9...drive/hybrid/wedge/nearly holed out gimmie birdie 10...drive/pitch 11....7 iron greenie 12...drive/pitch 13...bunker shot/pitch off the tree well/putt...sandie bullet 14....drive/pitch 15....6 iron/greenie/putt/birdie 17....pitch/putt 18
A BIG W today
Great times afterward
Weather
An unexpected round

Monday, December 08, 2014

HappyUP!!! Day 3203


HappyUP!!! - x ray
Why it happened - healthcare
Why it makes me happy - I was in and out in less than an hour. The tech was really cool too.

HappyUP!!! - vision check
Why it happened - I do it once a year
Why it makes me happy - love my doc......VERY interesting dude....and all is cool

HappyUP!!! - buddy stopping by late night
Why it happened - he needs to speak tommorrow
Why it makes me happy - a lot of initiateve in why he stopped by....and we have a speaker tommorrow


Sunday, December 07, 2014

HappyUP!!! Day 3202


HappyUP!!! - Raiders win
Why it happened - who knows
Why it makes me happy - NO...it is NOT correct that you can have only one team. I grew up loving the Raiders....but have always loved the Niners too.  There was no lose in today's game for me today. It exposed some weaknesses for one team...and gave hope to the other. It was a good day

HappyUP!!! - smacking some spuds
Why it happened - I needed to
Why it makes me happy - I think I found a little sumptin sumptin

HappyUP!!! - seeing Walter
Why it happened - I needed supplies
Why it makes me happy - great late nite unlikely discussion. LOVE that guy!!!

Saturday, December 06, 2014

HappyUP!!! Day 3201


HappyUP!!! - raincheck
Why it happened - the store was out
Why it makes me happy - Incredible sale at Incredible Pets!!!.....but they didn't have the flavor I wanted. NO PROBLEM!!! They handed me a rain check and told me they would give me a call

HappyUP!!! - brekko and cancelling
Why it happened - it's the club
Why it makes me happy - yeah...could have played today....don't like to be in the drizzle. Instead, had a wonderful morning

HappyUP!!! - finding lost item
Why it happened - nephew stopped by
Why it makes me happy - love the nephew...thought I left something at his house. His visit made me do a "deeper dive"...and.....voila!!!!....there it was!  I LOVE finding lost stuff!

Friday, December 05, 2014

HappyUP!!! Day 3200


HappyUP!! - great information
Why it happened - I asked
Why it makes me happy - it isn't often you get a chance that KNOWS an answer to a question
so well. I took advantage of it today

HappyUP!!! - cancelling my day at the office
Why it happened - I didn't want to get wet
Why it makes me happy - I LOVE the rain....to watch it!!!

HappyUP!!! - annual sale event
Why it happened - it's an annual event
Why it makes me happy - supported the shop...got some new stuff...and had a GREAT time with the gang!!!

Thursday, December 04, 2014

HappyUP!!! Day 3199


HappyUP!!! - cookies
Why it happened - RAK
Why it makes me happy - didn't expect (nor need) any cookies but very sweet that neighbors showed appreciation for yesterday

HappyUP!!! - RAK
Why it happened - yesterday's storm left a mess
Why it makes me happy - they won't know what I did today....but I do...and that's just fine

HappyUP!!! - my vet
Why it happened - needed supplies
Why it makes me happy - they couldn't fulfill my entire order....but they gave me a rain check on "the deal"....nice!!!

Wednesday, December 03, 2014

HappyUP!!! Day 3198


HappyUP!!! - Incredible rain
Why it happened - weather
Why it makes me happy - I can't even remember when we have seen it like THAT.....just a deluge. Absolutely beautiful

HappyUP!!! - being able to enjoy the above
Why it happened - I'm retired
Why it makes me happy - it was just such a delight to watch nature today....siiigggghhhh.

HappyUP!!! - Random Act of Kindness
Why it happened - see the above
Why it makes me happy - glad to be able to help the neighbors at the storm drain

HappyUP!!! - delivering
Why it happened - I was scheduled to speech
Why it makes me happy - I gave an old favorite today.....and my memory is pretty darn good. Hardly had to look at my notes and pretty much nailed it word for word


Tuesday, December 02, 2014

HappyUP!!! Day 3197


HappyUP!!! - wow....what a meeting
Why it happened - great group
Why it makes me happy - 3 great speeches....TT's...evals...we still got
out on time

HappyUP!!! - ending on the root
Why it happened - been working it
Why it makes me happy - my ear has always kind of known it....but I wasn't
fishing

HappyUP!!! - fingers getting in shape
Why it happened - working
Why it makes me happy - gotta have the fingers operating to do what I am doing

Monday, December 01, 2014

HappyUP!!! Day 3196


HappyUP!!! - December!
Why it happened - we own calendars
Why it makes me happy - the final countdown to lots of stuff begins!  Going to be a good one

HappyUP!!! - travellers safe
Why it happened - good driving?
Why it makes me happy - a long journey concluded well.  Ya can't beat that

HappyUP!!! - personal appointments
Why it happened - I made them
Why it makes me happy - I was a little tardy on the haircut.....good times there. The other one?....I was WAAAAY tardy on...all good

HappyUP!!! - slapping the agenda together
Why it happened - I was on the ball
Why it makes me happy - a Random Act of Kindness, for sure.

Sunday, November 30, 2014

HappyUP!!! Day 3195


HappyUP!!! - rain
Why it happened - weather
Why it makes me happy - I'm just CRAZY about this rain we are getting!....and what is on the way. I kind of like to drink water and bathe

HappyUP!!! - raking
Why it happened - rain
Why it makes me happy - just LOVE the rain knocking down the leaves....and then having a clean lawn....if only for a day

HappyUP!!! - working on the 6 string
Why it happened - I do that
Why it makes me happy - pretty cool stuff starting to happen

Saturday, November 29, 2014

HappyUP!!! Day 3194


HappyUP!!! - giving it a try
Why it happened - weather report
Why it makes me happy - yeah...the weather report was a bit askew....but...we perservered

HappyUP!!! - giving up
Why it happened - common sense
Why it makes me happy - yeah...we perservered.....but glad we cut it short...unlike our buddies. Man, that was some soaking rain

HappyUP!!! - soaking rain
Why it happened - weather
Why it makes me happy - this was the first one that had some significance....and more should be on the way. God....LET IT RAIN!!!!....I won't COMPLAIN!!!

Friday, November 28, 2014

HappyUP!!! Day 3193


HappyUP!!! - BIG skins game
Why it happened - tradition
Why it makes me happy - lots of great peeps getting together for a good time

HappyUP!!! - care package
Why it happened - Thanksgiving
Why it makes me happy - LOVED my leftovers tonite

HappyUP!!! - rain before bed
Why it happened - weather
Why it makes me happy - cracked the bedroom window.....and went to sleep to that LOVELY sound

HappyUP!!! - two closest to pins
Why it happened - found a little something
Why it makes me happy - didn't play well....but hit two of the best shots of the day....which yielded me a little dough-re-ME!!! THAT 4 iron on 12 was a thing of beauty!!!

Thursday, November 27, 2014

HappyUP!!! Day 3192


HappyUP!!! - Thanksgiving golf
Why it happened - some guys wanted to
Why it makes me happy - GREAT way to spend the morning. Yeah....I love the Macy's parade...but I'd rather take a beautiful walk

HappyUP!!! - FAMILY
Why it happened - Thanksgiving
Why it makes me happy - so much drama can happen on this day.....NEVER does here....love the family time

HappyUP!!! - wake up text
Why it happened - I was being covered
Why it makes me happy - I wasn't asleep...but I had miscalculated. Glad I got the heads up!!!

JJ

Wednesday, November 26, 2014

HappyUP!!! Day 3191


HappyUP!!! - Random Act of Kindness
Why it happened - I saw the opportunity
Why it makes me happy - I KNOW this one will be appreciated

HappyUP!!! - A WIN
Why it happened - a bit of me...and a lot of my partner
Why it makes me happy - I'm on a roll!!!

HappyUP!! - first evaluation
Why it happened - Toastmasters
Why it makes me happy - the new member was nervous....didn't know what to do....being thrown "into the fire"....I gave a few tips.....and the evaluation was great!





Tuesday, November 25, 2014

HappyUP!!! Day 3190


HappyUP!!! - alarm system worked
Why it happened - I was trained
Why it makes me happy - new venue....just glad I didn't cause the cops to show up

HappyUP!!! - new digs
Why it happened - venue change
Why it makes me happy - EVERYONE loves the new space

HappyUP!!! - two members stepping up
Why it happened - the Toastmaster stepped up too
Why it makes me happy - so glad others took the lead today. I would have...but I had a lot going on. Feels GREAT when others come to the rescue

Monday, November 24, 2014

HappyUP!!! Day 3189


HappyUP!!! - Random Act of Kindness
Why it happened - I stay aware at times
Why it makes me happy - it's always good when you do something for someone

HappyUP!!! - Random Act of Kindness 2
Why it happened - I had a sense
Why it makes me happy - see the above

HappyUP!!! - great deal on an item
Why it happened - pure luck
Why it makes me happy - everyone LOVES paying less than full bore!

Sunday, November 23, 2014

HappyUP!!! Day 3188


HappyUP!!! - Niners WIN!!!
Why it happened - the Giants cooperated
Why it makes me happy - it wasn't pretty....but it was  a win...a MUCH needed win!!! We move on

HappyUP!!! - guitar work
Why it happened - practice time
Why it makes me happy - nailed a few things down

HappyUP!!! - evening walk
Why it happened - was needing it
Why it makes me happy - went LONG...and it felt GREAT!!!

Saturday, November 22, 2014

HappyUP!!! Day 3187



HappyUP!!! - backing out of golf
Why it happened - rain
Why it makes me happy - some of the guys took a chance...glad I didn't...would have been miserable in that LOVELY rain

HappyUP!!! - Holiday Parade
Why it happened - cancelled golf
Why it makes me happy - it was a little inclement...but still lovely....saw my friend's daughter lead her dance team. Nice hometown affair

HappyUP!!! - the BIG rake
Why it happened - the rain stopped
Why it makes me happy - probably will rake a few more times.....but this was a BIG one....and...I actually like raking

Friday, November 21, 2014

HappyUP!!! Day 3186


HappyUP!!! - lasagna
Why it happened - I was hungry
Why it makes me happy - a lovely evening

HappyUP!!! - birdie on 6
Why it happened - 3 good shots
Why it makes me happy - birdies been a little far and few between lately....I notice every one

HappyUP!!! - big WIN today
Why it happened - a bit of me...a lot of my partner
Why it makes me happy - a late season rally may be starting


Thursday, November 20, 2014

HappyUP!!! Day 3185


HappyUP!!! - the new protocol
Why it happened - I had to do something
Why it makes me happy - it seems to work!

HappyUP!!! - getting the tour regarding venue switch
Why it happened - I stay on top of things
Why it makes me happy - gonna be a great new place

HappyUP!!! - more rain
Why it happened - weather
Why it makes me happy - it ain't much....but it's something....and...hence...we celebrate here in dry Cali

Wednesday, November 19, 2014

HappyUP!!! Day 3184


HappyUP!!! - sleeping in
Why it happened - change of plans
Why it makes me happy - a little extra sleep and a slow morning is always great

HappyUP!!! - icebreaker
Why it happened - Toastmasters
Why it makes me happy - our new member knocked it out of the park. We got to know her...and we will meet her exactly where she is. It's EXACTLY what is supposed to happen

HappyUP!!! - a little rain...and a day off
Why it happened - rain
Why it makes me happy - caught up with the "non-sugar cubes" a little later. Good day to get things done

JJ

Morning Off
An icebreaker
Rain....day off
Catching up with buds

Tuesday, November 18, 2014

HappyUP!!! Day 3183 Tues


HappyUP!!! - farewell
Why it happened - time to move
Why it makes me happy - it is bittersweet....leaving a long long established venue....many good things happened there....but....at the same time...looking forward to new beginnings

HappyUP!!! - meeting went great
Why it happened - a bit of prep and a great group
Why it makes me happy - what a great sendoff!!!!

HappyUP!!! - hitting some balls
Why it happened - motivation
Why it makes me happy - a nice little session

Monday, November 17, 2014

HappyUP!!! Day 3182


HappyUP!!! - setting up in advance
Why it happened - just being careful
Why it makes me happy - weird day tomorrow...decided to get a jump on it...it was eerie...a little weird....glad I did it in advance

HappyUP!!! - arrangements
Why it happened - I was thinking ahead
Why it makes me happy - everyone will be served

HappyUP!!! - getting help
Why it happened - I asked
Why it makes me happy - one less thing I have to do tomorrow....sigggghhhh


Sunday, November 16, 2014

HappyUP!!! Day 3181



HappyUP!!! - 49er win
Why it happened - a little help
Why it makes me happy - the season continues.......and it was looking a little bleak there for a bit. The Niners need to start getting it into full gear pretty soon.

HappyUP!!! - good jammin
Why it happened - I picked up the axe
Why it makes me happy - some days are ok...some a bit rough...some are sweeet. Today was one of those

HappyUP!!! - short line
Why it happened - who knows
Why it makes me happy - I really try to avoid the grocery on a Sunday afternoon. I caught a break today. In and out.....swoooooosh!


Saturday, November 15, 2014

HappyUP!!! Day 3180


HappyUP!!! - Kings Win
Why it happened - they are tough
Why it makes me happy - it was NOT expected that they knock off the World Champs.....especially when it was such a tight ball game. These are games we used to lose!

HappyUP!!! - 4 iron 17
Why it happened - some skill...some who knows?
Why it makes me happy - wasn't handling the sticks to well today. It was very unlikely that I would come up with this shot when I did.....but it was a money maker!!!

HappyUP!!! - brekko
Why it happened - the club
Why it makes me happy - some great fellowship was shared this morning!

JJ

Brekko
9 iron 5....drive 6...hybrid 11...4 iron 12....drive 13...chutt 14...drive 16....4 iron 17
Good times post round
Kings beat San Antonio

Friday, November 14, 2014

HappyUP!!! Day 3179


HappyUP!!! - Al Roker
Why it happened - Today Show
Why it makes me happy - that dude just cracks me up! Great to see him conclude his 34 hour Guinness Record for non-stop weather reporting

HappyUP!!! - fantastic walk
Why it happened - morning fog
Why it makes me happy - it was just a different environment to trudge along in. It was kind of like walking in a different town

HappyUP!!! - running into old friend
Why it happened - coincidence
Why it makes me happy - great to know that this person is doing well despite a few challenges

Thursday, November 13, 2014

HappyUP!!! Day 3178


HappyUP!!! - Rain
Why it happened - weather
Why it makes me happy - just a quarter of an inch....but we'll take anything we can get

HappyUP!!! - evening fog
Why it happened - rain earlier
Why it makes me happy - fog can get really old after awhile....but, when you haven't seen it in awhile, it's kind of cool. Misty and mysterious

HappyUP!!! - fireplace
Why it happened - I own one
Why it makes me happy - THIS was a perfect day AND evening to have a cozy flame burning over in the tinder box.  Warming

Wednesday, November 12, 2014

HappyUP!!! Day 3177


HappyUP!!! - birdie on 4
Why it happened - 4 great shots
Why it makes me happy - I was off to a rough start.....this kind of righted the ship for a bit

HappyUP!!! - getting the W
Why it happened - kind of backed into this one
Why it makes me happy - hey...it wasn't pretty....but a win is a win!

HappyUP!!! - a longer speech
Why it happened - member working on advanced designation
Why it makes me happy - we needed to fill a little time today so it worked out perfectly! Love it when a plan comes together

Tuesday, November 11, 2014

HappyUP!!! Day 3176



HappyUP!!! - two icebrekers
Why it happened - Toastmasters
Why it makes me happy - I just LOVE getting to know new members in this way. Both were very transparent....and got off to a great start

HappyUP!!! - the dentist office
Why it happened - I go
Why it makes me happy - just a cleaning today.....but lots of thumbs up. My hygenist is great!

HappyUP!!! - errands
Why it happened - dental appointment
Why it makes me happy - got so much done and routed it perfectly to time with my appointment

HappyUP!!! - Veterans Day
Why it happened - we, as a nation, make it happen
Why it makes me happy - it always makes me think of my dad first...yeah...I admit it...could be a little selfish...but it is what I do. He was a POW...and, without his resolve, I wouldn't be here. That thought makes me appreciate all veterans

Monday, November 10, 2014

HappyUP!!! Day 3175


HappyUP!!! - great instruction
Why it happened - I signed up
Why it makes me happy - putting a few things together

HappyUP!!! - nephew
Why it happened - he swung by
Why it makes me happy - always like seeing da "kid"

HappyUP!!! - errands run
Why it happened - it's a Monday thing
Why it makes me happy - bam...bam...bam....just knocked them puppies off the list


Sunday, November 09, 2014

HappyUP!!! Day 3174


HappyUP!!! - 49er win
Why it happened - a bit lucky
Why it makes me happy - we will take the win any way we can get it. It's tough on the road...especially in New Orleans!

HappyUP!!! - wonderful reading
Why it happened - I read
Why it makes me happy - got some insights validated.....things that weren't making sense....well...they do now.

HappyUP!!! - visit from neighbor FF
Why it happened - he was out on a walk
Why it makes me happy - always like chatting with him.  I got some GREAT information today

HappyUP!!! - super walk
Why it happened - I do that
Why it makes me happy - I felt extremely "light" on tonight's endeavor. It wasn't quite surreal but it approached it. Very cool!

Saturday, November 08, 2014

HappyUP!!! Day 3173


HappyUP!!!- getting the W
Why it happened - opponents kinda flopped
Why it makes me happy - a win is a win....all friendly competition

HappyUP!!! - leftovers
Why it happened - went out to dinner
Why it makes me happy - coolest place ever....they give you your entree....then you can get a second entree of any type for free all bagged up for you. NICE!!!

HappyUP!!! - exciting college football
Why it happened - easy Sat afternoon
Why it makes me happy - I'm not a HUGE college fan....but...as the season progresses, the games get a little more exciting. No exception today!!!

Friday, November 07, 2014

HappyUP!!! Day 3172


HappyUP!!! - golfing with my bro
Why it happned - invitation
Why it makes me happy - don't get to do this much these days....what a blessing

HappyUP!!! - pitch in on 15
Why it happened - skillz
Why it makes me happy - it's really nice to watch a ball go in from about 40 yards....and it was in the entire time

HappyUP!!! - favor returned
Why it happened - respect
Why it makes me happy - wasn't expected....but it was nice to get the thank you

HappyUP!!! - Kings Double OT
Why it happened - they hung in there
Why it makes me happy - we used to be the ones on the losing side that BLEW these games. It was the Suns who did that tonight. 5-1 is a fabulous start to the season

Thursday, November 06, 2014

HappyUP!!! Day 3171


HappyUP!!! - garage
Why it happened - motivation
Why it makes me happy - glad to get that situation cleaned up

HappyUP!!! - talking with buddy T
Why it happened - had a little situation
Why it makes me happy - glad to have friends who specialize in the business when ya need a little help

HappyUP!!! - dinner
Why it happened - put out the invite
Why it makes me happy - great time catching up with an old friend

Wednesday, November 05, 2014

HappyUP!!! Day 3170


HappyUP!!! - visit with M & C
Why it happened - the club
Why it makes me happy - love hanging out with these two

HappyUP!!! - bunker shot 18
Why it happened - skillz
Why it makes me happy - this GEM of a shot sealed the deal for a little W today

HappyUP!!! - getting to know new member
Why it happened - I inquired
Why it makes me happy - just makes the new member feel welcome and all of us become more connected

HappyUP!!! - lending a hand
Why it happened - friend needed some help
Why it makes me happy - just glad I was available and in position to be there when needed

Tuesday, November 04, 2014

HappyUP!!! Day 3169


HappyUP!!! - kookalakou
Why it happened - Toastmasters
Why it makes me happy - "everything will be alright".....nice term to know in any language....great speech

HappyUP!!! - Area Governor visit
Why it happened - requirement
Why it makes me happy - she had to be TOTALLY impressed with today's presentation...just awesome

HappyUP!!! - voting
Why it happened - democracy
Why it makes me happy - I just LOVE going to the polls...even though my vote is marginal in most races....I did get to make a statement locally

Monday, November 03, 2014

HappyUP!!! Day 3168


HappyUP!!! - flu shot
Why it happened - errands
Why it makes me happy - I wasn't going to make this stop today....glad I did

HappyUP!!! - insurance
Why it happened - see above
Why it makes me happy - told drug store, "I'll just pay for it." They had my insurance on record and looked it up anyway.....freebie!

HappyUP!!! - learning new stuff
Why it happened - research
Why it makes me happy - this info is going to be VERY helpful



Sunday, November 02, 2014

HappyUP!!! Day 3167


HappyUP!!! - extra hour sleep
Why it happened - silly clock thing we do
Why it makes me happy - had a little insomnia last night......and that extra hour was just what was needed

HappyUP!!! - Kings WIN
Why it happened - they are rolling
Why it makes me happy - they may be off to a nice start!

HappyUP!! - visit from big Mac
Why it happened - in the neighborhood
Why it makes me happy - just awesome doing some catching up on a lovely afternoon

HappyUP!!! - Wallenda walk
Why it happened - he is crazy
Why it makes me happy - I HATE watching this guy on the tightrope.....but I still have to do it. Thrilling!!!

Saturday, November 01, 2014

HappyUP!!! Day 3166


HappyUP!!! - keynote speaker
Why it happened - seminar day
Why it makes me happy - great perspective and interesting knowledge imparted

HappyUP!!! - Apple class
Why it happened - see above
Why it makes me happy - cool little tips to put in practice

HappyUP!!! - Breeders Cup
Why it happened - annual event
Why it makes me happy - I love the ponies at major events.....GREAT race!!


Friday, October 31, 2014

HappyUP!!! Day 3165


HappyUP!! - rain
Why it happened - weather
Why it makes me happy - not as much as we hoped for......but we'll take every fraction of an inch

HappyUP!!! - Kings Game
Why it happened - invited
Why it makes me happy - got to see the K's win their first game of the year. They looked good tonight

HappyUP!!! - Giants parade
Why it happened - World Series
Why it makes me happy - what a GREAT tribute to the G-men....very entertaining!!!

Thursday, October 30, 2014

HappyUP!!! Day 3164


HappyUP!!! - new wiper blades
Why it happened - O'Reilly
Why it makes me happy - this quick little trip is going to make a big difference tomorrow....and I LOVE that they put them on

HappyUP!!! - back OK
Why it happened - who knows
Why it makes me happy - who wants pain?!?!

HappyUP!!! - great walk
Why it happened - motivation
Why it makes me happy - not going to be doing much of this tomorrow...great to get this one in



Wednesday, October 29, 2014

HappyUP!!! 3163


HappyUP!!! - new member icebreaker
Why it happened - part of the process
Why it makes me happy - what a pleasant surprise!!!

HappyUP!!! - Giants do it....AGAIN!!!
Why it happened - they are a team....a Dynasty
Why it makes me happy - what an organization......what a performance by MadBum....what a season!!!

HappyUP!!! - no Facebook
Why it happened - concious decision
Why it makes me happy - I don't know why people have to post mindlessly after an event (Giants WIN!!!).  For whatever reason, they do. It's OK.....but.....I find better ways to occupy my time. No need for the attention

Tuesday, October 28, 2014

HappyUP!!! 3162


HappyUP!!! - signing up
Why it happened - iniative
Why it makes me happy - long overdue......this is going to be cool

HappyUP!!! - the Pirate
Why it happened - toastmasters
Why it makes me happy - never seen someone give a speech like this before. It was awesome to see the member grow

HappyUP!!! - call from the E-man
Why it happened - he needed advice
Why it makes me happy - felt good to be able to provide wise counsel

Monday, October 27, 2014

HappyUP!!! 3161


HappyUP!!! - making chili
Why it happened - I got the bug
Why it makes me happy - can't remember last time I made chili from scratch.  Recipe says it needs to be in the fridge for a couple of days....ohhhhh....that means it's gonna be gooooooood

HappyUP!!! - running into new Toastmaster
Why it happened - getting chili supplies
Why it makes me happy - it was just a delight to run into someone that I just met last week.

HappyUP!!! - knocking out the to do list
Why it happened - free day
Why it makes me happy - I had gotten a little behind. It always feels good to get back on top

Saturday, October 25, 2014

HappyUP!!! Day 3159


HappyUP!!! - Giants WIN
Why it happened - they brought the bats
Why it makes me happy - one step closer to another title

HappyUP!!! - playing with new people
Why it happened - tournament
Why it makes me happy - I always see these guys around the club....good to get to know them

HappyUP!!! - tournament
Why it happened - we do it once in awhile
Why it makes me happy - neither my partner or I had our best game today....but we still came really close to the finals


Brekko
Wedge/putt/par 3....par 4
Pitch/putt 18....driver/hybrid/wedge/putt/birdie 10
Playing with new people
Appetizers afterward (judge and elo)
"Ubber" ride
Giants WIN big

Friday, October 24, 2014

HappyUP!!! Day 3158


HappyUP!!! - friends OK
Why it happened - we had an incident in our world
Why it makes me happy - the violent carjacker tried to get a friends keys today....and it all turned out well

HappyUP!!! - 6 iron 11
Why it happened - been working on it
Why it makes me happy - it was just such a nice shot!

HappyUP!!! - a little happy hour
Why it happened - the club is expanding
Why it makes me happy - great to spend a bit of time with friends and spouses before coming home to the World Series

HappyUP!! - World Series
Why it happened - it's an American thing
Why it makes me happy - the outcome was horrible.....but it was a great game!

JJ

Friends OK
Drive/9 iron 1....5 iron 2....drive/hybrid/wedge 4....9 iron 5...drive/wedge 6....hybrid 7....drive/5 iron 9....drive/hybrid/wedge 10....drive/6 iron 11....pitch 13....putt 14....wedge 15....7 iron recovery 16.....putt 18
Weather

Thursday, October 23, 2014

HappyUP!!! Day 3157


HappyUP!! - practice session
Why it happened - tournament coming up
Why it makes me happy - seems like I found that "sumptin sumptin" today....that I only find once in awhile

HappyUP!!! - painting touch up
Why it happened - I got off my butt
Why it makes me happy - could have let this one slide....but got it done before winter

HappyUP!!! - got the story
Why it happened - I asked
Why it makes me happy - I thought something bad may have happened to a friend. Nope. Just a weird situation....which is good!


Wednesday, October 22, 2014

HappyUP!!! Day 3156


HappyUP!!! - new TM set up
Why it happened - change needed
Why it makes me happy - a MUCH needed change to the room. The feel is much better

HappyUP!!! - bunker shot 1
Why it happened - I got some skillz
Why it makes me happy - I put that bunker shot to the lip of the cup. It could have gone in. There are bunker shots that are more difficult...but this one was no cupcake.

HappyUP!!! - getting the W
Why it happened - nice play by partner
Why it makes me happy - he is now in the race for "Partner of the Year" with that performance

JJ

A win
A new TM set up
A new President
Bunker shot 1....7 iron 2.....great up and down 9...triple greenie 12...5 iron 17

Tuesday, October 21, 2014

HappyUP!!! Day 3155


HappyUP!!! - Nubbins
Why it happened - we were hungry
Why it makes me happy - haven't had a meal at this place in years. Delicious!!! A post-project celebration

HappyUP!!! - two new members
Why it happened - we have it going on
Why it makes me happy - it is just proof that we have an attractive product

HappyUP!!! - paperwork all DONE
Why it happened - I got off the duff
Why it makes me happy - I'm out in FRONT of it ....love that feeling

HappyUP!!! - the G-men
Why it happened - World Series
Why it makes me happy - no matter what.....the Gigantics NOW have home field advantage....and...unlike the usual.....NO TORTURE tonite!


Monday, October 20, 2014

HappyUP!!! Day 3154


HappyUP!!! - the spraying is DONE
Wby it happened - the project
Why it makes me happy - a little touch up tomorrow.....and we are done! The heavy lifting is over

HappyUP!!! - involvement by others
Why it happened - my idea is getting traction
Why it makes me happy - I LOVE when other members take ownership in our endeavor

HappyUP!!! - the Kid helping out
Why it happened - he is off work
Why it makes me happy - love hanging out with this guy....and to work alongside him

Sunday, October 19, 2014

HappyUP!!! Day 3153


HappyUP!!! - partnering with double D
Why it happened - bonus golf!!!
Why it makes me happy - he is always a great partner...clutch

HappyUP!!! - what a group!!!
Why it happened - bonus golf
Why it makes me happy - we had all stars in there today....12 birdies between the 5 of us....THAT is a LOT!!!!  It also makes for very competitive play. What a round!!!

HappyUP!!! - weather
Why it happened - Nor Cal
Why it makes me happy - this is the the kind of weather that REALLY makes you feel alive!!!!

r

HappyUP!!! Day 3160


HappyUP!!! - Jumpin Johnny
Why it happened - he was on a ride
Why it makes me happy - glad he saw me and stopped by for a visit. Interesting convo

HappyUP!!! - Triple the points
Why it happened - who knows
Why it makes me happy - I was just doing some grocery shopping when the announcement came out that rewares customers get triple points!  I'll take it!!!

HappyUP!!! - lovely weather
Why it happened - Nor Cal in the fall
Why it makes me happy - it's not cheap to live here....but today is why we do. Gorgeous!!!

Saturday, October 18, 2014

HappyUP!!! Day 3152


HappyUP!!! - Rewind Festival
Why it happened - channel surfing
Why it makes me happy - it was AWESOME revisting 80's music

HappyUP!!! - fun in the roundabout
Why it happened - it's OPEN now!!!
Why it makes me happy - it was like racing!!!

HappyUP!!! - big accomplishment for my little buddy
Why it happened - he's been working on it
Why it makes me happy - he is one step closer to his goal

HappyUP!!! - a visit
Why it happened - I get visitors
Why it makes me happy - just a charming chat regarding the day's events

JJ

Wedge/putt/birdie 4....bunker shot/sandie/5....drive/wedge/putt/birdie 6....drive/pitch/putt/par 7...cute pitch/putt/par 9...great pitch 11...cute pitch 12....first bunker shot 14....recovery/putt 16......4 iron/triple greenie 17....drive 18

Weather
Chili Cheese omelette
Rewind Festival
Having fun in the roundabout
Police
Late visit
Accomplishment by my little buddy

Friday, October 17, 2014

HappyUP!!! Day 3151


HappyUP!!! - practice session
Why it happened - a little late to the game
Why it makes me happy - I was only a back 9 golfer today...but it gave me some time to work on the game a bit....productive

HappyUP!!! - a new little shot
Why it happened - I saw something on the Internet
Why it makes me happy - what is old becomes new. I actually used this shot many years ago....but had forgot about it.  Darn near holed out twice with it today

HappyUP!!! - the extra mile
Why it happened - it was the right thing to do
Why it makes me happy - I could have left the project early today. It would have been OK....but it would not have been "right." So glad I stayed! It's never crowded on the extra mile

Thursday, October 16, 2014

HappyUP!!! Day 3150


HappyUP!!! - Giants win it all
Why it happened - they are GOOD
Why it makes me happy - what an EPIC game!!! The G-men brought the LONG ball tonight....and took care of business! See you in Kansas City next week

HappyUP!!! - knocking out more of the project
Why it happened - we got on it
Why it makes me happy - no problems......just progresss

HappyUP!!! - the Giuseppe
Why it happened - a guy has to eat
Why it makes me happy - doing a lot of work? You need a big sandwich!

Wednesday, October 15, 2014

HappyUP!!! Day 3149


HappyUP!!! - rain
Why it happened - weather
Why it makes me happy - we are in a drought!!! Bring on the buckets!!!

HappyUP!!! - a visitor
Why it happened - Giants game
Why it makes me happy - enjoyed hosting a little party

HappyUP!!! - Giants win
Why it happened - playoffs!
Why it makes me happy - one more...and it's the World Series, baby!

Tuesday, October 14, 2014

HappyUP!!! Day 3148


HappyUP!!! - excellent back morning
Why it happened - who knows
Why it makes me happy - it's wonderful to just be able to spring out of bed.  It doesn't always happen. A blessing today

HappyUP!!! - GREAT errands run
Why it happened - a north wind
Why it makes me happy - a little break in the work schedule and....BAM....a bunch of other stuff done

HappyUP!!! - special TM meeting
Why it happened - it's Tuesday
Why it makes me happy - just VERY fulfilling....3 great speeches....a packed house....a guest that is going to join.  All systems GO!!!

Monday, October 13, 2014

HappyUP!!! Day 3147


HappyUP!!! - knocking out all of that trim
Why it happened - a project
Why it makes me happy - our equipment worked well....we worked well....and we jammed today

HappyUP!!! - Niners Win
Why it happened - they are getting it together
Why it makes me happy - off to a shakey start this year, it appears that things are settling down

HappyUP!!! - "The Creeper"
Why it happened - some people are just that way
Why it makes me happy - while I highly suspected it, I got a bit of confirmation that I still have influence and control over this person's life.  It amuses me greatly

Sunday, October 12, 2014

HappyUP!!! Day 3146


HappyUP!!! - Pot Roast
Why it happened - a Sunday inspiration
Why it makes me happy - reminded me of VERY old times

HappyUP!!! - great ball game
Why it happened - NLCS
Why it makes me happy - the OUTCOME did not make me happy ....the feeling of intensity did. What a game! Why a sweeep would have been nice, a split at their place was just fine

HappyUP!!! - Cleaning UP
Why it happened - a new device
Why it makes me happy - this thing is THE BOMB. It is taking care of a sticky issue that I have had for a long time!


Saturday, October 11, 2014

HappyUP!!! Day 3145


HappyUP!!! - finding something on the back 9
Why it happened - it's golf
Why it makes me happy - it may not be the solution...but it got the cow into the barn. Something to work on

HappyUP!!! - Giants Win
Why it happened - MadBum
Why it makes me happy - a win in the NCLS on the road? C'mon....this was gravy. If we can win tomorow night, cherry on top

HappyUP!!! - getting the W
Why it happened - kind of backed into it
Why it makes me happy - my partner and I were down all day.....but...we gutted it out. I had a sandie bullett...a double greenie...a birdie on 14. Pards birdied 15 and 17....knocked in a cool little par putt on 18. Victory was had on the 18th hole!

JJ

Finding something on the back side
9 iron into 14...wedge into 15....sandy bullett par 11....double greenie 12
Getting the win on the last hole
Lots of laughs in the grill
Giants WIN

Friday, October 10, 2014

HappyUP!!! Day 3144


HappyUP!!! - umbrella find
Why it happened - a creative search
Why it makes me happy - one less thing I have to replace that I thought I might need to

HappyUP!!! - RC Willey
Why it happened - I was being responsible
Why it makes me happy - they had me in  and out of there with the needed item in NO TIME! I love a lack of a hassle

HappyUP!!! - chat with old pal JP
Why it happened - JP is back in town
Why it makes me happy - always entertained by this person

HappyUP!!! - bank
Why it happened - I was routing hard
Why it makes me happy - ANOTHER place that got me in and out today in a jiffy! I needed it today