HappyUP!!! Day 3948 Super Bowl Sunday

HappyUP!!! - Great Party

Why it happened - I gave in

Why it makes me happy - when there is a big game, I actually prefer not to be distracted so I can focus on the game.  So glad I got out of my way today

HappyUP!!! - my hosts

Why it happened - they really prodded me

Why it makes me happy - a nice home...a man cave....just fabulous food...such great peeps

HappyUP!!! - GaGa

Why it happened - gotta have a halftime show

Why it makes me happy - THAT thing just KNOCKED IT OUT of the park! I thought it was amazing...everything about it.  And...yeah...you can be all harnessed up....but that was a leap off the top of a freaking stadium!!! We had a great time today

HappyUP!!! Day3947

HappyUP!!! - El Azteca

Why it happened - I was invited

Why it makes me happy - the food....the company....fantastic

HappyUP!!! - card game

Why it happened - spontaneous thing

Why it makes me happy - I actually was the big winner.....and I really don't know "Hold Em"...OK...I know enough to play...but ...that game got popular after my card playing days. I don't know the odds and right plays like peeps that play all the time

HappyUP!!! - Kings beat Warriors

Why it happened - who knows

Why it makes me happy - maybe these guys CAN play as a team. Great watching this one with the dudes

HappyUP!!! Day 3946 (Invitation Day)

Wow!!!.....I am going to be busy doing fun stuff!!!

HappyUP!!! - TC invite

Why it happened - I was being thought of

Why it makes me happy - how nice is it to be thought of?

HappyUP!!! - RM invite

Why it happened - I was being thought of

Why it makes me happy - how nice is it to be thought of?

HappyUP!!! -MT invite

Why it happened - I was being thought of

Why it makes me happy - how nice is it to be thought of?

HappyUP!!! Day 3945

HappyUP!!! - Ground Hog Day

Why it happened - stupid thing

Why it makes me happy - it's rarely correct...and I didn't like the prediction...but it's just a fun silly thing we do. Always like seeing that ground hog...yeah...I would try to type his name...no way I know how to spell Phil's first name. Hey...I will try a spellcheck now to see if it can give it to me....Poxatonie...NOPE...got nothing

HappyUP!!! - JB call

Why it happened - he was thinking about me

Why it makes me happy - he hit me up with an invite and other stuff. LOVE that guy...he's larger than live

HappyUP!!! - lesson prep

Why it happened - dude wants some guitar help

Why it makes me happy - I'm not that good...but I am better than him...nice thing to put some thoughts together. It will make me better in some basics too...and..make me realize I know more than I think I do

HappyUP!!! Day 3944

HappyUP!!! - BIG skin win

Why it happened - we chose that

Why it makes me happy - just did some good things at the right places

HappyUP!!! - birdies

Why it happened - 2 great shots...2 great putts

Why it makes me happy - 12 and 14 are absolutely great places to make birdies...on skins day. 

HappyUP!!! - TM referrals

Why it happened - my buddy, Dean

Why it makes me happy - Dean came out of the woodwork. He isn't a member of our club...but he joined in today by shooting across some referrals

HappyUP!!! Day 3933

HappyUP!!! - reaching out to guest

Why it happened - I was perceptive

Why it makes me happy - I "read" what was going on with this guest when he came in late. I casually came up to him...welcomed him...and gave him a "place at the table."  That "place at the table" is something I have blogged about and learned from someone greater than I. (You can see that in my favorite tabs portion of the blog)

HappyUP!!! - great meeting

Why it happened - we do that

Why it makes me happy - 3 GREAT speeches....a guest...great day

HappyUP!!! - CEO taking in my request

Why it happened - I made a suggestion

Why it makes me happy - he LOVED the idea...and thinks it should be implemented. It may not get implemented.....but...my voice was heard

HappyUP!!! Day 3932

HappyUP!!! - great coaching session

Why it happened - I am coachable

Why it makes me happy - wow....didn't like it...but it is EXACTLY  what I need to be working on

HappyUP!!! - cheap guitar fix

Why it happened - it just happened

Why it makes me happy - thought it was going to be new parts. Nope...just a dude in there doing some grinding

HappyUP!!! - new microphone

Why it happened - goes with the amp

Why it makes me happy -I've got a nice little setup now. What am I going to do with it now? Who knows?...but it's something I could not do before

HappyUP!!! Day 3931

HappyUP!!! - great 5 today

Why it happened - son invite

Why it makes me happy - got to play with my buddy and his son and a couple other geat dudes today. So much fun

HappyUP!!! - course drying out 

Why it happened - weather been good

Why it makes me happy - this has been a brutal winter. It was nice to play on semi-terra firma today

HappyUP!!! - weather

Why it happened - weather

Why it makes me happy - I sooooo appreciated to day...even more than just being on the course...I could feel myself just sucking it all in. Great day to be alive!!! 

HappyUP!!! Day 3930

HappyUP!!! - Financial College

Why it happened - I got an invite

Why it makes me happy - just a great day overall

HappyUP!!! - Sully's Co-pilot

Why it happened - see above

Why it makes me happy - WHAT A GREAT STORY! Jeff Skiles was actually flying the plane until the bird strike.  Sully was the captain...and to hear Skiles recount Sully saying, "my plane," meaning that the responsibility of the plane was now transferred was chilling.  So much great information

HappyUP!!! - iPhone seminar

Why it happened - see above

Why it makes me happy - I LOVE insights into things that I don't know....then...I get to share them. I am inspired

HappyUP!!! Day 3929

HappyUP!!! - dinner at Del Webb

Why it happened - unplanned

Why it makes me happy - so happy to have some of the favorite people in my life join us after golf....wives showed up....fantastic

HappyUP!!! - new Del Webb bar

Why it happened - they upgraded

Why it makes me happy - lovely new digs they have. A fabulous upgrade

HappyUP!!! - 3 great hybrids

Why it happened - who knows

Why it makes me happy - I am not playing that well....but I hit 3 great ones today from WAAAAY out there

HappyUP!!! Day 3928

HappyUP!!! - Passport arrival

Why it happened - I applied

Why it makes me happy - wow! I can't believe that it showed up so fast. I won't need it for awhile but I am glad I have it

HappyUP!!! - nephew OK

Why it happened - just a thing

Why it makes me happy - nobody likes when a fam member goes to emergency. Glad it didn't turn out to be "a thing"...though there was some time of concern

HappyUP!!! - turning in the new applications

Why it happened - new members

Why it makes me happy - LOVE it when I process this kind of paperwork!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 3927

HappyUP!!! - Dow 20,000

Why it happened - Trump?

Why it makes me happy - it's just a significant day in the financial history of our country.  It also is an homage to what happened back in 2008

HappyUP!!! - Mary Tyler Moore

Why it happened - she died

Why it makes me happy - her passing does not make me happy. However, it did remind me of one of, if not the first TV shows I grew up with. I think I watched them daytime in re-runs (could be wrong on that).  I just remember passing "alone kid time" watching this show

HappyUP!!! - info back from TMI

Why it happened - I inquired

Why it makes me happy - glad to get this great information to take back to the club and being able to serve my members better

HappyUP!!! Day 3926

HappyUP!!! - 2 new members

Why it happened - they like our product

Why it makes me happy - new members are EVERYTHING  to my fiber and being

HappyUP!!! - a transfer member

Why it happened - he moved geographically

Why it makes me happy - as much as I love new members....a TRANSFER member usually "shops around" a bit. They have been a member and they KNOW what they are looking for....a great product. He chose us

HappyUP!!! - AAA registration

Why it happened - had a smog issue

Why it makes me happy - I avoided a late fee...even though the car didn't pass. I have to thank TC, his team, and his next door business as we try to figure this out. 

HappyUP!!! Day 3925

HappyUP!!! - great walk

Why it happened - a break in the weather

Why it makes me happy - super to be out there back in nature again...it's been awhile

HappyUP!!! - today's workout

Why it happened - I do that

Why it makes me happy - this one felt strangely good today

HappyUP!!! - Pandora

Why it happened - I do that

Why it makes me happy - you know...it's easy to overlook this free little treat.....as it is to many modern day conveniences we have.  Don't do that. Drink it in

HappyUP!!! Day 3924

HappyUP!!! - Conference Playoff Day

Why it happened - it's tradition

Why it makes me happy - the games can be good or bad....but the anticipation for me...it makes this a more exciting day than Super Bowl. Love it when teams are really putting it all out there

HappyUP!!! - girl scout cookie order

Why it happened - I got that knock on the door

Why it makes me happy - cute little family across the street...I have probably been ordering from them for 3 years....I acually enjoy "order day" more than "delivery day." (<----ok ..that="" a="" lie="" p="" was="">

HappyUP!!! - Portia and the recliner

Why it happened - who knows?

Why it makes me happy - this little fur ball has been in my house for 3.5 years. She LOVES to be petted...but not held or cuddled.  For the FIRST time, she jumped up in the recliner, laid down next to me, and got petted to sleep!  I think she is finally "getting it."

HappyUP!!! Day 3923

HappyUP!!! - miles on car

Why it happened - I was conscious

Why it makes me happy - have a smog coming up...and I know this car needs some computer re-sets due to the battery going dead.  Nice having this one out on the road on beautiful morning

HappyUP!!! - TLI

Why it happened - we are required once in awhile

Why it makes me happy - I usually do the "easy and convenient" training. This one took more committment and I got caught up on some other things

HappyUP!!! - Ciopinno invite

Why it happened - I am always on the list

Why it makes me happy - sure....I KNOW I will always be invited....I'm just glad when I get this invite because I KNOW the event is happening!

HappyUP!!! Day 3922

HappyUP!!! - Obama sendoff

Why it happened - it was overdue

Why it makes me happy - I really didn't care for this guy's politics. He was a good orator, which I do appreciate, but I was happy to see him load up on that helicopter today

HappyUP!!! - Inauguration

Why it happened - we do it every 4 years

Why it makes me happy - this is the first one that I have enjoyed in a long time...and I watched it all!

HappyUP!!! -wedge salad

Why it happened - I was hungry

Why it makes me happy - on a rainy night, it is SOOO nice to have a place that I can pick up such a nice little repast that is SOOO close

HappyUP!!! Day 3921

HappyUP!!! - parking space

Why it happened - driving around

Why it makes me happy -K...I am not a "parking lot, parking space" shopper. THIS was downtown Roseville where there is very little parking. I had some heavy items to take into a shop to be looked at. I was overjoyed when I saw those backup lights

HappyUP!!! -  AMP is OK

Why it happened - I had it tested

Why it makes me happy - well....Tay may have a few issues....but that's a lot better than the amp being busted

HappyUP!!! - Santa re-string

Why it happened - I got motivated

Why it makes me happy - this little guy is a little tougher to re-string than my other guitars....so.. hence...I don't do it often.  GREAT to have this one back in the arsenal.

HappyUP!!! Day 3920

HappyUP!!! - talking with my personal guitar gods

Why it happened - I needed to check on something

Why it makes me happy - great to reconnect with these locals on some various issues

HappyUP!!! - Trav Coupon

Why it happened - he's a GREAT guy

Why it makes me happy - I can't believe how far this dude went out of his way to help me out!

HappyUP!!! - LP using my speech

Why it happened - he was at an event

Why it makes me happy - why give a speech if it doesn't get remembered....and help out the audience in their life? Not every speech does that...but it should be an aim.  I hit the target yesterday

HappyUP!!! Day 3919

HappyUP!!! - "Not a Guitar" Speech

Why it happened - it was an idea

Why it makes me happy - I think I saw a few jaws drop today...did a rousing rendition of "Folsom Prison Blues" worked perfectly into the talk

HappyUP!!! - ditching the lead solo

Why it happened - just had to

Why it makes me happy - I'm pretty much a chord banger only....was going to do a lead part...but...at last minute....I didn't want to take the chance of ruining the speech

HappyUP!!! - $1 chicken

Why it happened - I just noticed it

Why it makes me happy - the package said "leg parts"....didn't matter to me...I had a dish to make and I needed thighs. WHAT A DEAL!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 3918

HappyUP!!! - Chris G help

Why it happened - I was showing him something

Why it makes me happy -.....then he showed me how to do it right.  This putting change is going to make a difference

HappyUP!!! - club fax

Why it happened - I asked

Why it makes me happy - I needed to get something out today on MLK Day and was glad to get some assistance

HappyUP!!! - putt 18

Why it happened - new stroke

Why it makes me happy -THAT was a moneymaker on the home hole....and it was just PURE!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 3917

HappyUP!!! - Cowboy/Packer game

Why it happened - it's playoffs

Why it makes me happy - just a great game to watch...and I loved the outcome

HappyUP!!! - grocery store

Why it happened - I HAD to

Why it makes me happy - I went at halftime. I went to a store that one can get caught in a line. NOT TODAY!!! BAM!!!.....and I travelled right through

HappyUP!!! -friend won all playoff bets over weekend

Why it happened - he took a chance

Why it makes me happy - THAT was a pretty cool outcome. It kept me engaged in all of the games as, other than my buddy, I had no dog in the hunt.  I'm pretty sure he'll be buying next time!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 3916

HappyUP!!! - birdie 18

Why it happened - great shots

Why it makes me happy - when you birdie 18....you either win or save money....and it's a great way to end the day

HappyUP!!! - handling MT news 

Why it happened - I have social graces

Why it makes me happy -was shocked to hear of this breakup. It caught me off guard.  It could have been a little awkward but I handled it

HappyUP!!! -Falcons win

Why it happened - it's football

Why it makes me happy - seriously....who wanted to see the Seahawks win? Well...I guess if you live in Seattle. Great news for this franchise and for a friend of mine

HappyUP!!! Day 3915

HappyUP!!! - finding Bandon shirt

Why it happened - I was going through closet

Why it makes me happy - I THOUGHT I had purchased a shirt when I was on vacation....just hadn't located it

HappyUP!!! - errands run

Why it happened - needed to happen

Why it makes me happy - easy trip through the bank....and then off to REI. Haven't been to that store in years....LOVE it in there

HappyUP!!! -some solid and impressive shots

Why it happened - who knows

Why it makes me happy - score wasn't that great....but I did a lot of things well in all the disciplines today

HappyUP!!! Day 3914

HappyUP!!! - Ramblin Gamblin Man

Why it happened - was doing some searching

Why it makes me happy - great old tune that I haven't heard in forever...saw Bob Seger doing it on a show

HappyUP!!! - Eagles show 

Why it happened - Netflix

Why it makes me happy -what a GREAT special about one of my favorite bands. They were the first concert I ever went to

HappyUP!!! - GT chat

Why it happened - I made the call

Why it makes me happy - what a fabulous conversation!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 3913

HappyUP!!! - New Strings on Tay

Why it happened - I got motivated

Why it makes me happy - sounds like an entirely different guitar. I should change them more often. Then again, if I did that, I wouldn't notice how much better Tay sounds when it gets a change

HappyUP!!! - the Body Builder

Why it happened - I scoped it out

Why it makes me happy - I had NO IDEA that one of our new members did THAT! Spectacular

HappyUP!!! - sump work and ideas

Why it happened - necessity

Why it makes me happy - making things easier and easier

HappyUP!!! Day 3912

HappyUP!!! - Golden One Center

Why it happened - I was invited

Why it makes me happy - first trip to the new building. It's pretty impressive. Lots of food options.

HappyUP!!! - Guests

Why it happened - invitations

Why it makes me happy - guests eventually become new members. New members is what it is all about

HappyUP!!! - HARD RAIN

Why it happened - weather

Why it makes me happy - well....if it is going to rain...it might as well be THAT kind of rain...the blinding kind.  Fabulous

HappyUP!!! Day 3911

HappyUP!!! - working speech

Why it happened - I'm thinking

Why it makes me happy - I like where this one is going and info I am learning

HappyUP!!! - Sump Pump adjust

Why it happened - necessity

Why it makes me happy - with all this rain, I have been getting my hands a little dirty....until I figured out this hack today!

HappyUP!!! - drying out day

Why it happened - it's weather

Why it makes me happy - had enough rain for awhile. Nice to see the sun

HappyUP!!! Day 3910

HappyUP!!! - Sump Pump

Why it happened - I have a basement

Why it makes me happy - I have a system down there. Haven't had to use it in YEARS. Had to do a bit of McGyvering.....but it seems to be working

HappyUP!!! - the BIG STORM

Why it happened - weather

Why it makes me happy - today actually lived up to the billing. Been soooo long since I have seen THIS kind of day

HappyUP!!! - club brekko

Why it happened - I was hungry

Why it makes me happy - what a lovely place to grab some breakfast....look out at the beauty...and enjoy the morning. We had a great time.

HappyUP!!! Day 3909

HappyUP!!! - tacos

Why it happened - had some burger

Why it makes me happy - haven't made these at home in forever.....nailed em!!!

HappyUP!!! - Wild Card Weekend

Why it happened - it's that time of year

Why it makes me happy - the games weren't close...but still entertaining

HappyUP!!! -Raiders

Why it happened -they were in the playoffs

Why it makes me happy - while a shame to be so healthy all year....only to have season trashed by key injuries.....there was some bittersweetness. They are on the right track

HappyUP!!! - Hawaii golf tourney

Why it happened - the tour is firing up again

Why it makes me happy- hmmmmm......it's only $600 round trip to Maui....it's going to rain all week here......why wouldn't I hop on a plane for the week?

HappyUP!!! Day 3908

HappyUP!!! - P lap time

Why it happened - who knows

Why it makes me happy - she isn't a lap kitty! This was probably the first time with this behavior. If she is smart, she will make it a habit

HappyUP!!! - 4 iron draw on 12

Why it happened - just nutted it

Why it makes me happy - what a great shot......BIRDIE!!!

HappyUP!!! - largo 14

Why it happened - skillz

Why it makes me happy - took extra club...did a little adjustment...and just STUFFED it!

HappyUP!!! - warm vest

Why it happened - I walked outside

Why it makes me happy- sooooooo  glad I made this little adjustment before leaving the house. Perfect temperature control!

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enchilada leftover brekko
great way to wake up
great match
coming back on the back 9
low net

HappyUP!!! Day 3907

HappyUP!!! - Kaser call from home office

Why it happened - they got my fax

Why it makes me happy - it looks like EVERYTHING is settled for now. Whew!!!

HappyUP!!! -  Dinner with my friend

Why it happened - I got a text

Why it makes me happy - it was great catching up with this person.....just charming

HappyUP!!! - haircut

Why it happened - I was due

Why it makes me happy - LOVE my gal that does this...always fun

HappyUP!!! - passport photo

Why it happened - motivation

Why it makes me happy- passport expired awhile back....might need to use it sometime... good thing to have done. Plus....hey...I just got my haircut and was having a good hair day!

HappyUP!!! Day 3906

HappyUP!!! - Pan Fry Dill Chicken

Why it happened - I had some pickle juice

Why it makes me happy - I don't usually pan fry this but, due to weather, I had to bring it indoors. This recipe is NEVER going outside again......KILLLER

HappyUP!!! - one Kaiser issue settled

Why it happened - I made a call

Why it makes me happy - their billing makes little sense....but....all is well that ends well

HappyUP!!! - Stormy Day

Why it happened - weather

Why it makes me happy - OK....THIS was the REAL DEAL....like I remember as a kid. It's been waaaay too long. So blessed to just be able to watch it

HappyUP!!! Day 3905

HappyUP!!! - 2 guests

Why it happened - an invitation...and an internet wanderer

Why it makes me happy - GREAT to start off the year with fresh faces. At least one will join...and I think we will get the other one too

HappyUP!!! - Stormy night

Why it happened - weather

Why it makes me happy - wow!!!.....it was banging tonight! About as loud as it gets. I lost a little sleep over it but worth it

HappyUP!!! - friend's news

Why it happened - life is full of events

Why it makes me happy - so happy for my friend as she moves on to a chapter of her life that she was so looking forward to

HappyUP!!! Day 3904

HappyUP!!! - Walk/Run

Why it happened -gorgeous day

Why it makes me happy - didn't intend to run today....felt so good....I just had to break out a little jog

HappyUP!!! - Jimmy Carr/John Mulaney

Why it happened -Netflix

Why it makes me happy - these 2 are funny....it was great catching up on their specials today

HappyUP!!! - weather

Why it happened - who knows

Why it makes me happy - not only did I get the walk in, I got some other outside stuff done as well. Time to batten down some hatches

HappyUP!!! Day 3903 - Happy 2017!!!

HappyUP!!! - New Year bookkeeping done

Why it happened - I was motivated

Why it makes me happy - I have a few things I need to re-set every year. Sometimes, it takes awhile. Got it all done today

HappyUP!!! - fax assistance

Why it happened - I asked for help

Why it makes me happy - I didn't know how FAST I would get the help....but glad to get this off my desk

HappyUP!!! - Great sleep

Why it happened - another night downstairs

Why it makes me happy - woke up feeling fabulous today....which is a nice way to start the year

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HappyUP!!! Day 3902

HappyUP!!! - birdie on 7

Why it happened - a fabulous chip

Why it makes me happy - I rarely birdie this tough hole. The chip I had was tricky.....but I struck it perfectly....it was practically in when it left my club.

HappyUP!!! - NY Eve hi jinx

Why it happened - I was invited

Why it makes me happy - WOW! Such a nice compound that I was invited to. The house goes on forever and ever. Great people. We had a fabulous time

HappyUP!!! - Pallett burning

Why it happened - my Netherlands friend alerted me

Why it makes me happy - WOW!!!....those crazy Dutch no how to party. I can not believe they have this tradition but it was pretty fascinating to watch 

HappyUP!!! Day 3901

HappyUP!!! - 5 iron 12

Why it happened - striped it

Why it makes me happy - WOW!!!...put it 2.5 feet away to that back left pin...the tough one.

HappyUP!!! - partner's new shirt

Why it happened - he is partner of the year

Why it makes me happy - I went BIG when I got him this shirt...it's a little wild for him. He digs it

HappyUP!!! - Kaiser letter

Why it happened - I have a case manager

Why it makes me happy - I will be RIGHT on this! So happy to get a letter generated so quickly. It is not how I have found they worked in the past. 

HappyUP!!! - The Crown

Why it happened - Netflix

Why it makes me happy- this serious is soooooooo darn good!

HappyUP!!! Day 3900

HappyUP!!! - annual exam

Why it happened - had to get it done

Why it makes me happy - nothing much to talk about (that's a good thing). Got a couple of good suggestions from the doc for a bit more optimal existence

HappyUP!!! - Suicide Squad

Why it happened - I made a boo boo

Why it makes me happy - I meant to rent a different movie.....but....this was kind of a fun, campy surprise. It also answered the question of who all those young girls were dressed up as on Halloween

HappyUP!!! - The Crown

Why it happened - I got Netflix

Why it makes me happy - after the first half hour, I was non-plussed. By the end of it, I was hooked. This is probably going to be a great show!!!

HappyUP!!! - found my headphone charger

Why it happened - an AHA moment

Why it makes me happy- wireless headphones don't do you one bit of good if you can't recharge them. Yep...when I came across the charger....I had a "YEAH!" moment!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 3899

HappyUP!!! - WorWonTon Soup

Why it happened - a little under the weather

Why it makes me happy - haven't had this sick-stopper in a long time. Just fabulous....as usual

HappyUP!!! - Kaiser Bill

Why it happened - I had some labs done

Why it makes me happy - it answered the mystery re: a billing issue I am having

HappyUP!!! - some walks

Why it happened - nice weather

Why it makes me happy - still feeling a little sick but, after a couple of days laid up, I had to get out and do something. It felt GREAT to get out in the crisp air. Made me appreciate better health

HappyUP!!! Day 3898

HappyUP!!! - sleeping downstairs

Why it happened - I have a cold

Why it makes me happy - wow!.....I can't believe how well I slept on that couch!

HappyUP!!! - No TM

Why it happened -we always take this week off

Why it makes me happy - I'm sick....last thing I wanted to do today was get up and go to a meeting

HappyUP!!! - Kaiser call

Why it happened - I have an appointment

Why it makes me happy - they also gave me a headsup regarding an issue. I now have a case worker assigned to this mistake. Hopefully, this will get fixed in a jiffy

HappyUP!!! Day 3897

HappyUP!!! - chicken soup

Why it happened - a quick trip to the Rite Aid

Why it makes me happy - woke up feeling a bit "grimy" today....nothing like some delicious chicken soup and lots of fluids

HappyUP!!! - Sondra N's news

Why it happened - I had shot her an e-mail

Why it makes me happy - it turns out that my friend, Marge, was KEY to getting S's business off  the ground. Talk about 6 degrees of separation turning into about 1 or 2? Freaky

HappyUP!!! - being able to "go low"

Why it happened - retired

Why it makes me happy - my colds don't linger for weeks on end....mainly because I have learned later in life that, even though I could be up doing stuff, it's better to just lay low.  Nope....not going to have this thing for 2-3 weeks like I am hearing

HappyUP!!! Day 3896

HappyUP!!! - late walk

Why it happened - I needed it

Why it makes me happy - after a day of eating, I definitely needed to get a bit of a stretch

HappyUP!!! - Cooler deal worked

Why it happened - it's Christmas

Why it makes me happy - it gets a little harder and harder to put one over on the kids.....worked again

HappyUP!!! - Mason

Why it happened - he was born this year

Why it makes me happy - the grand nephew's first Christmas. That little one is a crack up. What a little smile face

HappyUP!!! - family

Why it happened - we have one

Why it makes me happy- Christmas is just a wonderful time for us.....in our own way. Never any drama

HappyUP!!! Day 3895

HappyUP!!! - Raider win

Why it happened - they are good

Why it makes me happy - getting closer to locking down that #2 seed. Yeah, the loss of Carr today is going to leave a mark....but at least they won

HappyUP!!! - Xmas Eve Dinner

Why it happened - my friend invites me

Why it makes me happy - so fancy.....so great...so Italian.....LOBSTER!!!

HappyUP!!! - the gag

Why it happened - I decked it up

Why it makes me happy - my friend got a kick out of it.....and he got his favorite hoodie and hat out of the deal!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 3894

HappyUP!!! - Fanzz

Why it happened - finishing Xmas

Why it makes me happy - I got myself a little something.....and finished off another gag in the process. It was a twofer

HappyUP!!! - New Glasses

Why it happened - I ordered them

Why it makes me happy - wow.....that was fast! 1 week..awesome. Now, we will see how they work out. I'm doing a little experiment

HappyUP!!! - BF Deli

Why it happened - it's Christmas

Why it makes me happy - gift cards this year...not gift certs......AND.....hey...I was hungry.... a little Giuseppe on sweet worked

HappyUP!!! Day 3893

HappyUP!!! - bronco sweatshirt

Why it happened - I have a plan

Why it makes me happy - this is going to be SOOOO fun when I drop this in a few nights

HappyUP!!! - blood results

Why it happened -I had labs done

Why it makes me happy - great to get them back so fast. All in all, they came back pretty good. Not QUITE perfect.....but I'm happy!

HappyUP!!! -Joyce at the meat market

Why it happened - I have a plan

Why it makes me happy - she was very accommodating.....the gag is almost ready

HappyUP!!! Day 3892

HappyUP!!! - EZ labwork

Why it happened - I hit it first thing

Why it makes me happy - I was in and out and drawn in no time....on to other errands/shopping

HappyUP!!! - awarding

Why it happened - I was nominated for the job

Why it makes me happy - got to present our captain with his presents.....and award my partner of the year with his....just awesome!!!

HappyUP!!! - some fabulous lag putting

Why it happened - made a little adjustment

Why it makes me happy - the greens were not easy today.....but I rolled a lot of long putts right up to the edge of the cup all day...no stress!

HappyUP!!! Day 3891

HappyUP!!! - TM Christmas brekko

Why it happened - it's a tradition

Why it makes me happy - I always look forward to this....such great fellowship with my friends....relaxed coziness

HappyUP!!! - coffee invitation

Why it happened - former member called me

Why it makes me happy - it was such an honor for this elderly gentleman and his wife to host me this morning. We had such a wonderful visit

HappyUP!!! - cool gift at exchange

Why it happened - a thoughtful person

Why it makes me happy - who doesn't like scoring movie tickets?!?!

HappyUP!!! Day 3890

HappyUP!!! - Xmas shopping

Why it happened - I hit the mall early

Why it makes me happy - nobody was there!....then...I made a dash down the street and got a few more things. I am off to a ripping start!!!

HappyUP!!! - great parking spot

Why it happened - I'm not a shark

Why it makes me happy - got a nice end spot facing right out at the exit...NICE!!!

HappyUP!!! -traffic lights

Why it happened - who knows

Why it makes me happy - a bit of traffic but I just kept hitting green and passable yellow lights today. I was a bluuuuurrrrrrrrr!