Tuesday, September 15, 2020

HappyUP!!! Day 5270

 HappyUP!!! - friend on the RING

Why it happened -I heard my phone
Why it makes me happy -this was the first time I actually got to respond LIVE to a "door ringer" when I wasn't at home. We had a nice conversation.....weird?...oh...hell yeah.  But..I used my technology today

HappyUP!!! - practicing
Why it happened -my buddy wanted to
Why it makes me happy -great afternoon NOT doing stuff I probably should have been doing. Hey...that is what tomorrow is for, right?

HappyUP!!! - greens superintendent
Why it happened -we were bored
Why it makes me happy -GREAT chat learning about course changes and different grasses. Very educational. 

HappyUP!!! -my mechanic
Why it happened -he's my friend
Why it makes me happy -OK...he doesn't twist the wrenches...but he pays the guys that do....and he was so lovely to drive me home.......and then return the phone that had dropped out of my pocket...he's the best!!!!.........and.....he is willing to exchange crappy shots in the tournament Sat with me!


Monday, September 14, 2020

HappyUP!!! Day 5269

 HappyUP!!! - Mary Jane...guess that tune

Why it happened -a buddy sent it to me
Why it makes me happy -....and I shot it to friends after I re-did it. It's been awhile. I don't know if my friends enjoy this game...I should ask them...maybe not. I enjoy it!

HappyUP!!! -vulnerable friend
Why it happened -I probed
Why it makes me happy -I just love that I have a certain "touch" with people. It's real...it's penetrating... not threatening....but it invites them to examine a crevice that they might not want to have shined a flashlight on...but...its OK....I got their hand. I LOVE that about me...that I can do that

HappyUP!!! - FB trash
Why it happened -I happened to be on that public toilet today
Why it makes me happy -....and...while I was there....why not share some "wisdom"...and videos of news I had seen.  FB is so laughable


Sunday, September 13, 2020

HappyUP!!! day 5268

 HappyUP!!! - Neph stopping by

Why it happened -we had business to do
Why it makes me happy -we had a great chat! NOTHING in life is better than a great chat

HappyUP!!! -Neph holing out on 16
Why it happened -he got skillz
Why it makes me happy -first, he was my partner...that eagle made me money! Second, yeah, I said second, I'm all about me...so I will roll with it...he hit the shot...dead at the stick...high...and looked like the right distance (it was a blind shot), I said, "that's in for a two!" ...and I was right! Third, I don't think he has ever had an eagle like that and he had a lot of RIGHTFULLY earned joy and pride you could feel (OK...you want to re-order my priorities on how they actually fell...I'll leave that to you)

HappyUP!!! - just getting outside....despite the air
Why it happened -we just got to deal with it
Why it makes me happy -I am just sooooo blessed...to have a place....and the great company...to spend quality time with.

(Wow,,,the NFL started today....and I went "crickets" on it......yeah....watched the Raiders win and 49ers lose in DVR with a lot of fast forwarding.....YAWN!....the NFL aint life)


Saturday, September 12, 2020

HappyUP!!! Day 5267

 HappyUP!!! - so many near holed out shots

Why it happened -skillz
Why it makes me happy - they didn't go in. The dudes I was playing with noticed. Most would be upset. Not me....it means....I was skillful....and ....sometimes....that little fraction doesn't go your way....

HappyUP!!! -.....until it does
Why it happened -skillz
Why it makes me happy - I made a couple of INCREDIBLE sandy pars on 17 and 18 to save the day and keep the loss at.....ZERO!!! Now, why was I in those sand traps?....shush!....I got them up and down both times.

HappyUP!!! - nourishing my plants
Why it happened -I found the stuff
Why it makes me happy -I can't wait for harvest. I am putting the push on

HappyUP!!! - Angster
Why it happened -he was my partner
Why it makes me happy -I will miss him.......but....I live this guy....and...I am trying to hook him up on a deal



Friday, September 11, 2020

HappyUP!!! Day5266

 HappyUP!!! - bunker shot 18

Why it happened -skillz
Why it makes me happy - it needed to be holed out for us to have a chance. Awkward lie...ball above feet in sand trap....and a decent carry required. I popped that baby up in the air. It came down with sore feet...and landed 3 inches from the cup...I tried

HappyUP!!! - my partner on 18
Why it happened -skillz
Why it makes me happy - after I hit the above, he knew he needed to hole out....and he dang near did. We went down fighting.....and lost ONE dollar.  We tried

HappyUP!!! - fun with the guys in the smoke
Why it happened -observation
Why it makes me happy - "is it getting smokers"...you had to be there. We have fires going on. It became the running joke.

HappyUP!!! - update on our cart girl
Why it happened -I was with her father
Why it makes me happy -got the scoop...she is doing OK....god bless those college kids



Thursday, September 10, 2020

HappyUP!!! 5265

 HappyUP!!! - Bel Air

Why it happened -I needed stuff
Why it makes me happy -as onerous as it can be to hit a foreign grocery store for the things only they have, this was an easy trip

HappyUP!!! - got a Venmo
Why it happened -I asked
Why it makes me happy -dues collection is off to a hot start

HappyUP!!! - getting some help
Why it happened - I am in a strange land
Why it makes me happy - so glad I reached out for some software assistance...and did the schedule old school. THIS will work!!!

Wednesday, September 09, 2020

HappyUP!!! Day 5264

HappyUP!!! - Roberto Clemente Day
Why it happened - it's a good tradition
Why it makes me happy - I remember when this hero died. It effected me. This guy was a HUGE man! You just can't deny it. It is so wonderful for him to get a "day in baseball"...more for what he did...and died for...off the field....as well as inspiring an entire group of disadvantaged players. He was a game changer!

HappyUP!!! - sitting out golf
Why it happened -I got permission
Why it makes me happy - once the first guy said, "this smoke is too much," it was easy for me to drop in on that and say, "I'm out too." Great day to stay inside.

HappyUP!!! - delivering "Sorry, sorry" across the boarder
Why it happened -I belong to a Canadian club
Why it makes me happy -who needs to get "sorry" out of their vernacular more than our northern neighbors? Is there such a thing as "too nice." Great people....but...their "sorries" need to be changed to "thank you's" if they want to be even nicer. 

Tuesday, September 08, 2020

HappyUP!!! Day 5263

 HappyUP!!! - delivering "Sorry, sorry"

Why it happened -it was my turn
Why it makes me happy -it can be improved....but this was a GREAT ONE!!!

HappyUP!!! -my protoge beating my speech
Why it happened -hers was even better
Why it makes me happy - if you are a gardener, you get it. It is lovely to see a flower bloom!

HappyUP!!! - staying in
Why it happened -I have that luxury
Why it makes me happy -today might have been the worst temperature to smoke day so far. All of those wildfires. I am blessed that I could just look at it out my window. So thankful.

The Ol Nutter Almanac 2020



Days Predicted:  17-22
Days to Date:  36


The DAYS  (as reported by Weather.com for Roseville, CA 95678)

1) 6/3 ..102  2) 6/4..102 3) 6/19...100 4)6/22...102 5) 6/23...101  6) 6/24...102 7) 6/25...103.
 8) 6/26...104 9) 7/5...101 10) 7/9...100   11) 7/10...102.   12) 7/11....105    13)7/12 ...106  14) 7/18...101  15) 7/26...102  16) 7/27...102  17) 7/28... 103  18) 7/29...102.  19) 7/30....100 
20) 7/31...100  21) 8/2...101  22)  8/3...101 23) 8/9...102 24) 8/10...102  25) 8/12...101 26) 8/13...102 27) 8/14...107  28) 8/15...107  29) 8/16...108  30) 8/17...102.  31) 8/18...108.  32) 8/19....103.  33) 8/22...100 34) 9/5...103  35) 9/6...110  36) 9/7....106 

9/4 UPDATE - caught a real break in the last 10 days.....yeah, when official, we will tack on day number 34 today.....and day 35 and 36 the next two days.....111?...will it happen?...with smoke in the air? I will be your "man on the ground" in the midst of it!!! When do I stop counting the 100 degree days anyway? It seems like it should start on Memorial Day and end on Labor Day. I'll have to look back on it. I am SO DONE with this summer!!!!


8/24 UPDATE - caught a "break" since last week's update. It SHOULD have been all days over 100 since my last report.  We have had MASSIVE fires.  These have created smoke clouds and horrendous air quality.....and just a general feeling of "grossness" in the atmosphere. But, it did keep up barely under a 100 on a few of the days since last week.

8/17 UPDATE - I am calling it official.  With the predictions of the upcoming 7 days, we are going to have more days over 100 than have EVER been recorded formally in Almanac history!!! YAY for us!!!  I recall framing houses back in the summer of 1984 or 1985. I want to think we had 35 days over a hundred there in the Sacramento area....BRUTAL!!! We will easily get to 36 in a week....and we will still have a week of August to go!!!

8/12 UPDATE - WE ARE COOKED!!! I haven't even recorded today yet and we have a possibility of 8 or more days over 100 pointed straight at our head! 2017 had the most days over 100 since I started doing this. 2020...on top of everything else....might just throw in the "hottest summer in recent history" as the cherry on top! 


8/4 UPDATE - OK....we are there....NO MORE DAYS of 100!!! Hooray!!! ........OK....like that is going to happen. We are at the beginning of August.  Now, it is just a question of weather this summer is going to rival 2016-2018.

7/10 UPDATE - Tossed 3 more on in the last 11 days.....and 3 more AT LEAST coming BAM BAM BAM.  June had more 100 degree days than last year BUT the average high and low for the day were about a degree less than last year....so ....well.....that's something!

6/29 UPDATE - OK....8 days through the end of June. WE only had 5 through the end of June last year when we ended up with 23 days. It looks like we will be in the clear for at least the first week of July. July is always the brutal month.

5/30/2020 - It's Almanac time again! Yep, as WORTHLESS as it's been for the last four years, I am STILL going to do it again.

This year - I think there just has to be a calibration for the fact that we may be having some Global Warming.

I didn't say it was "man made" - that can be a bit subjective (nope...I trust scientists about as much as politicians)

That said  - if it is "man made" one would think things might cool down a little this year too. All of us are staying inside, not driving as much, not as much manufacturing. So, I gotta figure that in as well.

Factoring all that in.....The Almanac is going to call for 17-22 days of 100 degrees or more as reported by Weather.com

2019 Ol Nutter Almanac.   10 days or less.....23 Actual
2018 Ol Nutter Almanac   11-16 predicted.....29 actual
2017 Ol Nutter Almanac   10-14 predicted.....34 actual
2016 Ol Nutter Almanac  15-18 predicted .....30 actual
2015 Ol Nutter Almanac  12 or less predicted...16 actual
2014 Ol Nutter Almanac  11-13 predicted......14 actual
2013 Ol Nutter Almanac  13 or less prediceted....12 actual
2012 Ol Nutter Almanac  13 or less predicted...15 actual
2011 Ol Nutter Almanac  10 or less predicted....7 actual
2010 Ol Nutter Almanac 13 or less predicted.....7 actual
2009 Ol Nutter Almanac 10-15 predicted.........15 actual
2008 Ol Nutter Almanac 10-15 predicted.........15 actual

Monday, September 07, 2020

HappyUP!!! Day 5262

 HappyUP!!! - the heat was on

Why it happened -we are having a brutal summer
Why it makes me happy -it wasn't that bad being out in it. The humidity was probably worse. As bad as it is, it was manageable. I am enduring the smoke....others are enduring the source of the smoke

HappyUP!!! - a big win
Why it happened -mostly my partner
Why it makes me happy - we put the hammer down. He shot a great score. I shot a pretty good one. Our opponents played OK...but that wasn't good enough today for them. I love to win. I have a nice dividend that I owe. My partner was great company today

HappyUP!!! - another Giants win
Why it happened -they are on it
Why it makes me happy -back to 500...and driving toward that Wild Card. Yeah, I know some have totally turned off major sports. I get it....kinda agree with it....but kinda don't. I love that I understand both sides of the issue. 

HappyUP!!! -a new car
Why it happened -my buddy got one
Why it makes me happy -hey...who doesn't love sharing the joy over a LONG "put off" purchase of a new vehicle. Great sharing in a "dream car' purchase.



Sunday, September 06, 2020

HappyUP!!! Day 5261

 HappyUP!!! - a nice day of putting

Why it happened -I got some skillz
Why it makes me happy -nope...I didn't make a thing! Nothing outside of the flagstick. I even missed a couple of shorties....but I made a LOT of the shorties. The ones 4-7 feet. THAT is a good day

HappyUP!!! - some tidy wedge play
Why it happened -I have been working on it
Why it makes me happy - when length has mysteriously disappeared, it is nice that the short game showed up in its replacement. One can still shoot a tidy score

HappyUP!!! - chat with BK
Why it happened -everyone else left
Why it makes me happy -it is SO refreshing to speak with someone that isn't "so right" or "so left".... an intelligent conversation. It's not that easy to find these days!!!

Saturday, September 05, 2020

HappyUP!!! Day 5260

 HappyUP!!! - the right knee

Why it happened - I know where to search
Why it makes me happy -found a little sumpin sumpin today.....it's a good foundation to work off of

HappyUP!!! - my old irons
Why it happened -I committed to the experiment
Why it makes me happy -it "worked" today...not the way I want it too....but it was an upgrade

HappyUP!!! - surviving the Battle Royale roll
Why it happened -pure luck
Why it makes me happy - 7 guys....down to 2 guys....down to one roll.....WHEW!!!

HappyUP!!! - first FRESHLY dinner
Why it happened -I ordered them
Why it makes me happy -I can see, if I alter other behaviors, this could work for weight loss as well. It wasn't my goal...this is not a JennyCraig thing.....it is fresh food delivered. Yeah...I will try this for a month


Friday, September 04, 2020

HappyUP!!! Day 5259

 HappyUP!!! - FRESHLY order arrives

Why it happened -I ordered it
Why it makes me happy -I got to watch in on RING!....I got to make sure it wasn't stolen on RING!... and I got to pack it away. I'm not sure this is a game changer...but it could be. For a single guy, "I don't have to cook!" 

HappyUP!!! -good rolling
Why it happened -pure luck
Why it makes me happy -I paid on the course....but I never bought!!!

HappyUP!!! - a couple of sandies
Why it happened -skillz
Why it makes me happy - hey....I had a definite B or C game today....but....I still ground it out. Kept the losses to the minimum. Keep fighting....always!!!

Thursday, September 03, 2020

HappyUP!!! Day 5258

 HappyUP!!! - "prisoner exchange" agreed to be extended

Why it happened -I got a new buddy
Why it makes me happy -I LOVE this guy. Can't wait to meet him in person....in CANADA!

HappyUP!!! - "hitting it" in the backyard
Why it happened -I got in a mood
Why it makes me happy -WOW!! A lot of this was done while the water was boiling!

HappyUP!!! - lobster ravioli
Why it happened - I had picked some up
Why it makes me happy - between the purchased product....and the sauce I amended....OMG!!! THIS was killer


Wednesday, September 02, 2020

HappyUP!!! Day 5257

 HappyUP!!! - Quizmaster

Why it happened -I was assigned at last minute
Why it makes me happy -sooooo happy I "get it" on stuff and can make the experience the best for all involved

HappyUP!!! - exec meeting chats with my new club
Why it happened -I stayed on
Why it makes me happy -I am trying to be "stranger in a strange land"....but SOOOO happy to offer some support and expertise with a peer who is very smart....but has a tough pitch.

HappyUP!!! - decent golfing
Why it happened -who knows
Why it makes me happy -went to the back tees....and somehow held my own...mostly due to craftiness acquired through the years

Tuesday, September 01, 2020

HappyUP!!! Day 5256

 HappyUP!!! - S's speech

Why it happened -I gave him my spot
Why it makes me happy -he still needs work....but....it meant SO much more for him to do this today than it would have to me!

HappyUP!!! -CEO message
Why it happened -I am an advocate
Why it makes me happy -good to be confirmed as "being right"....but...it is waaaaaay more than that. It is about being as good as we can be

HappyUP!!! - member transfer
Why it happened -we are attractive
Why it makes me happy -we are picking up another member....totally on board! THAT is the best!!!

Monday, August 31, 2020

HappyUP!!! Day 5255

 HappyUP!!! - saving a member

Why it happened -I was thoughtful
Why it makes me happy - it was such a small act...that meant a lot

HappyUP!!! - sushi (and lots of it)
Why it happened -I made a run
Why it makes me happy -with TheseTimes, I don't go to the restaruants...but I have found a store that has it going on!!!! I LOVE sushi!!!

HappyUP!!! - voice to voice with j9
Why it happened -we have that kind of thing
Why it makes me happy -such a gem in my jewelry box of life!




Sunday, August 30, 2020

HappyUP!!! Day 5254

 HappyUP!!! - neighbor and brother

Why it happened -I live in a great place
Why it makes me happy -got some KILLER advice

HappyUP!!! - found my keys
Why it happened -I pretty much knew
Why it makes me happy - ...but...you never know. NOPE...these weren't in the couch cushions. They were off the premises....as I PRETTY much knew they were....but you never know

HappyUP!!! - trimming the plants
Why it happened -I got advice
Why it makes me happy -much easier to do than I thought....and makes a lot of sense. Can't wait for the harvest

Saturday, August 29, 2020

HappyUP!!! Day 5253

 HappyUP!!! - Giants win

Why it happened -hitting
Why it makes me happy - they stopped the bleeding. HOPE is annexed!!!

HappyUP!!! -answer back from CEO
Why it happened -I pushed
Why it makes me happy - its not as bad as we thought

HappyUP!!! - ordered FRESHLY
Why it happened -it made sense
Why it makes me happy -yeah, it could be a little pricey...I'll see...but I like the idea

HappyUP!!! -washing the truck
Why it happened -I got off my butt
Why it makes me happy - it's been awhile....long story...heat and smoke....overdue!


Friday, August 28, 2020

HappyUP!!! Day 5252

 HappyUP!!! - my partner

Why it happened - 2 birdies and 12 dots
Why it makes me happy -I needed the help today.....a joy to watch hime bail me out

HappyUP!!! -prime rib dinner
Why it happened -my club
Why it makes me happy -THAT was a great burn on a piece of meat

HappyUP!!! - Hangin with the H's
Why it happened -I stuck around
Why it makes me happy -love these peeps!

HappyUP!!! - riding last three holes
Why it happened -my buddy let me
Why it makes me happy -I could have made it....but...it was so much better to ride today. It's tough out there with the smoke these days

Thursday, August 27, 2020

HappyUP!!! Day 5251

 HappyUP!!! - walking

Why it happened -minimal smoke
Why it makes me happy -first time I could be out in awhile. The smoke has been tough. My heart goes out to those that the smoke created

HappyUP!!! -client session
Why it happened -I do that
Why it makes me happy - I wasn't sure on this one....but...when he came out of trance...in that moment between subconscious and coming back to the world.....he said, "fantastic."  I'm pretty good

HappyUP!!! - mowing the lawn
Why it happened -it was time
Why it makes me happy -when it is hot, I let the lawn go. It is good for the lawn. Not sure how much my neighbors appreciate it...but...hey...it's my lawn. I love a good mow



Wednesday, August 26, 2020

HappyUP!!! Day 5250

 HappyUP!!! - tremendous pitch on 9

Why it happened -skillz
Why it makes me happy - I wasn't supposed to get that down in 2 shots...let alone almost hole it out...and have the par given to me. THAT was a GEM!!! that most of the golfing world has NO CHANCE on

HappyUP!!! - JG speech
Why it happened -it's Toastmasters
Why it makes me happy -that gal has it going on. GREAT job on the graphics. I got to step up my game!!!

HappyUP!!! - Table Topics in a strange land
Why it happened -I have ventured out
Why it makes me happy -I can be an acquired taste.....this group LOVED what I did tonight. Won some people over. 



Tuesday, August 25, 2020

HappyUP!!! Day 5249

 HappyUP!!! - Leftovers

Why it happened -had a birthday
Why it makes me happy -those stuffed jalapeno leftovers may have been one of my best breakfast leftovers ever

HappyUP!!! - chats with my clients
Why it happened -I follow up
Why it makes me happy -I'm all set for next meetings

HappyUP!!! - "this too shall pass"
Why it happened -I had the invocation and pledge
Why it makes me happy -I put a good twist on a common duty


Monday, August 24, 2020

HappyUP!!! Day 5248

 HappyUP!!! - birthday dinner

Why it happened -I got a sweet family
Why it makes me happy -just great, in these times, for everyone to agree "all clear" to celebrate

HappyUP!!! - boom boom shrimp
Why it happened -see the above
Why it makes me happy -so sweet of Sis-in-law to MAKE this dish that I had commented on a month ago and exchanged recipes on

HappyUP!!! - a guest
Why it happened -I invited
Why it makes me happy -so happy my family was TOTALLY good with an outsider...good for me..good for the guest...good for the family

HappyUP!!! - J9
Why it happened - she is the best
Why it makes me happy -great phone call



Sunday, August 23, 2020

HappyUP!!! Day 5247

 HappyUP!!! - chip in on 5

Why it happened -I got skills
Why it makes me happy - I chipped in...my partner drained a 40 footer for par....a loss looked like a win. Then....our opponents did similar fireworks!!! Overall, it was a push but lots of excitement

HappyUP!!! - near ace on 8
Why it happened -I got skills
Why it makes me happy - it had been awhile...on a par three...where I could see the ball land...and roll...and put my hand up....because I KNEW this one had a chance to go in. It didn't. Just a foot from the hole. Excitement!!!

HappyUP!!! - finding that par on 18
Why it happened -got help from the nephew
Why it makes me happy -kept the damages to near nothing! When you play like I did, that is a win!!!





Saturday, August 22, 2020

HappyUP!!! Day 5246

 

HappyUP!!! - porch decorations
Why it happened -I got a buddy
Why it makes me happy - it was so cute....and I "caught" this vandal on my Ring camera...and shared it with the perpetrator. So much fun

HappyUP!!! - TLI
Why it happened -it's mandatory training
Why it makes me happy - yeah, it was long....but...it was worth it. 

HappyUP!!! - Zoom tips
Why it happened -see training
Why it makes me happy -I was a bit of a pioneer in the workings of Zoom before everyone knew what it was. I stopped at just the basic. Got some GREAT advanced knowledge today!!!



Friday, August 21, 2020

HappyUP!!! Day 5245.

 

HappyUP!!! - skipping the smoke
Why it happened -things are burning
Why it makes me happy - no WAY I was going out in that mess today. Glad I had the option of staying in. I NEVER take that option for granted

HappyUP!!! - another Giants win
Why it happened -they are starting to hit
Why it makes me happy -is this the start of something?...I have seen this unlikely script play out before

HappyUP!!! - Joey Barth
Why it happened -the brought him up
Why it makes me happy -2nd day in the bigs.....another big hit! LOVING the idea of a future Posey 2.0


Thursday, August 20, 2020

HappyUP!!! Day 5244



HappyUP!!! - a joke flop
Why it happened -that hilarious DNC convention
Why it makes me happy - I like Julia Louis Dreyfus....and I like Andrew Yang....they led off the convention tonight....trying to do a mini-skit. JLD is a pro...she can pull off anything. This little back and forth flopped so hard.....I had to laugh at the error. 

HappyUP!!! - a card in the mail
Why it happened -big day coming
Why it makes me happy - nice to be thought of

HappyUP!!! -a GREAT test from JR
Why it happened -she experienced something I had described
Why it makes me happy -it's just so funny how coincidences occur! It's a little scary but, overall, delightful!



Wednesday, August 19, 2020

HappyUP!!! Day 5243


HappyUP!!! - bomb story
Why it happened -I was asked
Why it makes me happy - I always love the opportunity to mention that something that people could think it was horrible....when it was actually the greatest thing that happened in my life

HappyUP!!! - DNC convention
Why it happened -they do that
Why it makes me happy - between Kammy and Tommie Perez, I got a tremendous laugh. I go, "do you guys really want to win?...because you seem to be trying to lose."

HappyUP!!! - Kerry Washington
Why it happened -DNC thing
Why it makes me happy - it just amazes me that the DNC thinks celebrities work on a national political stage. I am sure they do focus groups...but....while celebs are fine to "use their platform," the assumption that the celebs "have a platform" at this level.....it just makes me laugh. 



Tuesday, August 18, 2020

HappyUP!!! Day 5242

 

HappyUP!!! - "Lucid Dementia"
Why it happened -I was table topics master
Why it makes me happy -wonderful to revisit an old book...and re-learn a concept...and bring that to the group for them to speak on

HappyUP!!! - my repeat client
Why it happened -I have a practice
Why it makes me happy -what a joy to work with this person. My clients teach me so much. Their problems reveal to me the real problems in society. I am so happy I have the ability to take BS off their plate

HappyUP!!! - JG speech
Why it happened -it's Toastmasters
Why it makes me happy - probably the BEST one this person ever gave....and I thought the last one she did was pretty great!!!


Monday, August 17, 2020

HappyUP!! Day 5241

 

HappyUP!!! - teeth cleaning
Why it happened -I do that
Why it makes me happy -my schedule has been disrupted with CoVid. So great to be "back in the chair" for the cleaning

HappyUP!!! - my hygenist
Why it happened -see the above
Why it makes me happy -great stories and sharing....and something she shared about a post I had done on FB...hysterical

HappyUP!!! - Eva Longoria
Why it happened -the DNC has started
Why it makes me happy -I just had to laugh....with everyone they could choose to open their big "wing ding".....they chose her?  I found it extremely funny



Sunday, August 16, 2020

HappyUP!!! Day 5240

 HappyUP!!! - close win at last minute

Why it happened -I got my "stuff" together
Why it makes me happy - a win is a win...even on a tough day

HappyUP!!! - a tip from the nephew
Why it happened -I think he felt bad for me
Why it makes me happy -"just do that"....a simple band aid

HappyUP!!! - great call from a friend
Why it happened -the friend was looking for help
Why it makes me happy -I'm just honored when I get calls like this...I like being the "go to" guy





Saturday, August 15, 2020

HappyUP!!! Day 5239 Sat

 HappyUP!!! - Morning Pages

Why it happened -I made some time
Why it makes me happy - I got some brilliant insights today! Definite action items!

HappyUP!!! -laughing at DNC lineup
Why it happened -I saw it
Why it makes me happy - the DNC seems to think that entertainers have more influence than they do... they actually turn people off

HappyUP!!! - a day off 
Why it happened -a tournament was in process
Why it makes me happy -I really don't like being out in the heat!




Friday, August 14, 2020

HappyUP!!! 5238

 HappyUP!!! - an 8 miler

Why it happened -my buddy was up for it
Why it makes me happy -THAT was as pleasant as that gets. Great company....and the dog came too!

HappyUP!!! - screening
Why it happened -I got a buddy
Why it makes me happy -problem solved regarding my sitch.....all serendipitously

HappyUP!!! - quality convo 
Why it happened -I do those
Why it makes me happy -this was just SOOOOO enriching. I learned a lot from someone I respect so much



Thursday, August 13, 2020

HappyUP!!! Day 5237

 HappyUP!!! - "it looks dumb now....I'm all set"

Why it happened -don't ask

Why it makes me happy - I have to keep this one personal. Let's just leave it at it made me ask


HappyUP!!! - a freebie

Why it happened -I am a client

Why it makes me happy -who doesn't LOVE a great premium!!!! Nice to be thought of


HappyUP!!! - a car wash

Why it happened -I do that...occasionally

Why it makes me happy -great feeling to get it done before the sun even arose! LOVE the mornings


Wednesday, August 12, 2020

HappyUP!!! Day 5236

HappyUP!!! - Being QuizMaster

Why it happened -I joined a new club

Why it makes me happy -I did a GRERAT job in a role I had no idea about!!!!


HappyUP!!! -birdie 14

Why it happened -it was a sweet lil hold off I hit in there

Why it makes me happy -who doesn't LOVE. a gimme for birdie


HappyUP!!! - my next client

Why it happened -she brought me some water

Why it makes me happy - I LOVE helping people!!! I got to do an even closer exam! 



Tuesday, August 11, 2020

HappyUP!!! Day 5235

HappyUP!!! - Guests
Why it happened -we invite
Why it makes me happy -what a GREAT day of participation today!!!!...and prospects

HappyUP!!! -comic show
Why it happened -Netflix
Why it makes me happy -THAT Lady was brilliant! I almost wet myself

HappyUP!!! - power walked it
Why it happened -I got on it
Why it makes me happy -I may have set a modern day record today for me!!!

Monday, August 10, 2020

HappyUP!!! Day 5234

HappyUP!!! - walking with TD
Why it happened -we set it up
Why it makes me happy -it had been so long since I had seen this friend. I love people that want to go for an aggressive walk and talk. This person is younger...it was great to hear, "yeah, that upslope kind of got to me too," after I said I had been a bit winded on that change of terrain!!!

HappyUP!!! - some new stuff from TraderJoes
Why it happened -I went shopping
Why it makes me happy -I had been on a website about some of their new offerings. I added all of the interesting ones to my list. They didn't have them all. I was good with that. They were running low on a lot of stuff. No problem....during Covid...we all need to understand this is going to happen. Glad to score a few.

HappyUP!!! - comedy specials
Why it happened -I do that
Why it makes me happy -I am running out of new ones. I wish I could remember the names. I will just say "the cougar" (her description of herself) and the black lesbian (her description of herself). Comedy gives us perspectives that we don't always see.....and a laugh at the same time. The best education!


Sunday, August 09, 2020

HappyUP!!! Day 5233

HappyUP!!! - the Godson
Why it happened -he was invited
Why it makes me happy -not my Godson....egads....I can't imagine serving in that role! But, my relative's Godson. Great to have him out on the course. I LOVE his occupation. Good deals and good times await

HappyUP!!! - walking when they rode
Why it happened -I LOVE to walk
Why it makes me happy -I kept up on a warmish day...and relished in my exercise

HappyUP!!! - a couple of birdies
Why it happened -I still got some stuff
Why it makes me happy - the putt on 4 was pretty darn good...but that wedge into 14 (a little hold - off to gimme range) can only be described as special

HappyUP!!! -the PGA Final
Why it happened - they maintained the tradition
Why it makes me happy - nope, it didn't come down to the last hole (which is what I really love). Collin Morikawa earned it a few holes before, however. Great tournament on a public course and a new, fresh face in golf. THAT rocks!!!




Saturday, August 08, 2020

HappyUP!!! Day 5232

HappyUP!!! - the PGA Championship
Why it happened -they made it happen
Why it makes me happy -the FIRST major sporting event.....at all...since ThisThing has come upon us.....and I ATE IT UP!!!!

HappyUP!!! - TraderJoes review
Why it happened -I have internet
Why it makes me happy - some interesting new things at my quirky little store! I LOVE this store now more than ever after they stood up to "cancel culture."

HappyUP!!! - harem pants
Why it happened -I wore them
Why it makes me happy - I just love how comfortable these puppies are! Perfect alternative to shorts!!!


Friday, August 07, 2020

HappyUP!!! Day 5231

HappyUP!!! - a TIGHT last 6 holes
Why it happened - who knows
Why it makes me happy -I came around and helped minimize the damage. It's always great to finish well.

HappyUP!!! - an ill fated bet
Why it happened -I had a sense
Why it makes me happy -hey, it cost me breakfast with a friend that I will need to "pay up" on...that is like a "no lose" proposition

HappyUP!!! - an invitation
Why it happened -I get those
Why it makes me happy -I'm looking forward to the time I will be spending with this buddy!!!

Thursday, August 06, 2020

HappyUP!!! Day 5230

HappyUP!!! - seeing the goats
Why it happened -I walk
Why it makes me happy -it just never gets old. Its an annual happening. It always cracks me up to see a goat in a tree

HappyUP!!! - 8 miler
Why it happened -I have something in mind
Why it makes me happy -OK...a bit slow...but very consistent. Probably a bigger stretch than I needed at this moment (duly noted)...but it is all good

HappyUP!!! - hooking them up
Why it happened -I am looked upon for advice
Why it makes me happy -so happy that I can put this deal together for others....and...not one bit of benefit to me


Wednesday, August 05, 2020

HappyUP!!! Day 5229

HappyUP!!! - early car wash
Why it happened -I do that
Why it makes me happy -who do you know that, midweek, is up and has washed their car b4 6 in the morning? Yeah, I know, "why didn't you wash it last night?"...to which, I say, "because I couldn't start my day feeling like I am just KICKING ASS if I did it last night!"

HappyUP!!! - birdie on 8
Why it happened -a great putt
Why it makes me happy -I kinda called the shot...gave us a BUNCH of dots and set us up for the win on the front 9

HappyUP!!! - a big win 
Why it happened -my partner
Why it makes me happy - he went from deep in the red to the bLACK today! Love the G-doc! He is a winner...and we won today

HappyUP!!! -fast 4.5
Why it happened -focus
Why it makes me happy - I still have some hop in my walking step! I didn't feel like I had gone that fast


Tuesday, August 04, 2020

HappyUP!!! Day 5228

HappyUP!!! - TraderJoes no line
Why it happened -who knows
Why it makes me happy -I went to the Square for pet food....but I saw no line at the quirky store and jumped on it!!! Trust me...it is a rarity!

HappyUP!!! - evaluating D
Why it happened -it was my turn
Why it makes me happy -I gave the dude feedback he has yet to receive....and it was RAW...but in a good way....I am sure he appreciated it!

HappyUP!!! - text with a client
Why it happened -I follow up
Why it makes me happy -we shared some great stuff...that will be VERY helpful to this young man

Monday, August 03, 2020

HappyUP!!! Day 5227

HappyUP!!! - crab cakes
Why it happened - Whole Foods
Why it makes me happy -these were just absolutely delicious

HappyUP!!! - the curtain
Why it happened -I was being creative
Why it makes me happy -we are all looking for that Zoom backdrop. I am on to something hear

HappyUP!!! - client session
Why it happened -I do that
Why it makes me happy -THIS was a BIG ONE....a HOME RUN. Client that might have been a bit skeptical....he immediately contacted the friend that referred him and said, "that was amazing." It is a sacred privilege when I am allowed into another's head to assist them.

Sunday, August 02, 2020

HappyUP!!! Day 5226

HappyUP!!! - ribs were OK
Why it happened -who knows
Why it makes me happy -I thought this would be a lingering injury. I made an adjustment. I will be fine!

HappyUP!!! - Whole Foods
Why it happened -late run
Why it makes me happy -not crowded...nice social distancing...they had the things my other stores don't....success!!!

HappyUP!!! - official weigh in date
Why it happened -I do it every Sunday
Why it makes me happy -OK...not in Paradise....but down from INSANITY. I got this thing

Saturday, August 01, 2020

HappyUP!!! Day 5225

HappyUP!!! - 6 miles with my buddy
Why it happened -we set it up
Why it makes me happy -such a great walk and talk...and we MOVED!

HappyUP!!! - my South Carolina buddy
Why it happened - we had time
Why it makes me happy -what a great phone convo. Glad their family SHOUD be safe with the onset of the hurricane

HappyUP!!! - a new client
Why it happened -I was referred
Why it makes me happy -we did the consult...he said, "lets go for it"...and it is all set up for early in the week

HappyUP!!! -The Town
Why it happened -I had some time
Why it makes me happy -what a GREAT movie!!!

Friday, July 31, 2020

HappyUP!!! Day 5224

HappyUP!!! - chip in on 5
Why it happened -skillz
Why it makes me happy - this was a TOUGH pitch....just HOPING to get down in two..then....DUNK!

HappyUP!!! - birdie putt on 12
Why it happened - I had in the spot
Why it makes me happy -I asked my partner for a last opinion....cuz I KNEW I was going to make this put......and I DID

HappyUP!!! - minimal damage
Why it happened -I fell into a succulent
Why it makes me happy - it FELT like I had sliced open my finger....and the blood gushing reflected that. I was so relieved that it ended up just being a pinhole wound!!!.....and I played on


Thursday, July 30, 2020

HappyUP!!! Day 5223

HappyUP!!! - Giants comeback
Why it happened -who knows
Why it makes me happy -they were DONE last night! (yeah...I watched the recording today). I don't think anybody saw THAT kind of firepower coming

HappyUP!!! - another trip to dentist
Why it happened - we are having a challenge temporarily
Why it makes me happy - they were so gracious...and ...today...a new strategy! I believe this one will work. I am so lucky!!!

HappyUP!!! - basketball
Why it happened -it was time
Why it makes me happy -I am fascinated about the measures the NBA has taken to create "the bubble" and how it COULD have implications for us all to get out of ThisThing we are living under

Wednesday, July 29, 2020

HappyUP!!! Day 5222

HappyUP!!! - getting another appointment scheduled
Why it happened -had another incident
Why it makes me happy -my health care provider is really working OVERTIME with me this week

HappyUP!!! - news from my buddy
Why it happened -we talk
Why it makes me happy -he INSPIRED me to get out and give something a try today. It's a long shot but it is something that is possible

HappyUP!!! - Improv Time
Why it happened -special meeting
Why it makes me happy - people are a lot better than I think at this. I came up with some great stuff too!

Tuesday, July 28, 2020

HappyUP!!! Day 5221

HappyUP!!! - my stylist
Why it happened -I gotta get shorn up...even in these times
Why it makes me happy -great visit, as usual. She looked STUNNING today (hey, I noticed). She is putting in some work right now

HappyUP!!! - JG
Why it happened -Toastmasters
Why it makes me happy -...it is why I am there....to see what I saw today

HappyUP!!! - Sam Kinnison 
Why it happened -I pulled him up on Netflix
Why it makes me happy -OK...I finally "get it" about him. Yeah, I can see where some see genius...but ....I know where I land on him. Nope!

HappyUP!!! - Hank Paulson
Why it happened -I saw the documentary
Why it makes me happy -I lived "the brink." I knew more about that than most people...but I learned a lot more today! It also confirmed to me about how short sighted people are



Monday, July 27, 2020

HappyUP!!! Day 5220

HappyUP!!! - advice from the doc
Why it happened -I had to have work done
Why it makes me happy -it was a separate item. He explained something about a mouth related issue that made sense

HappyUP!!! - the assistant to the doc
Why it happened -I was having work done
Why it makes me happy - pretty impressive.....this is work the dentist USED to do. Courtney was awesome!!!

HappyUP!!! - food backup 
Why it happened -I do that
Why it makes me happy - I was late to the store...closed! DANG IT!!! Bad Planning!!!...but so glad I wasn't desperate

Sunday, July 26, 2020

HappyUP!!! Day 5219

HappyUP!!! - great training session
Why it happened -I do that
Why it makes me happy - it was absolutely awesome to focus on some static drills

HappyUP!!! - ribs seem OK
Why it happened -who knows
Why it makes me happy - I am not one to be fooled. I have to do some time off...but...I am also someone who tests. I was thrilled by today's work

HappyUP!!! - watermelons
Why it happened -I planted them
Why it makes me happy -I NOTICED those little guys today....they grow QUICK once they get going. I couldn't believe I hadn't seen them earlier!!!

Saturday, July 25, 2020

HappyUP!!! Day 5218

HappyUP!!! - wonderful phone call
Why it happened -I was thought of
Why it makes me happy -this was the most CHARMING call!

HappyUP!!! - taking the day off
Why it happened -there was an event
Why it makes me happy -made it easy for me to rest my ribs

HappyUP!!! - an opportunity walked through the door
Why it happened -I keep the door open
Why it makes me happy -who knows if this will manifest to something bigger...I know this...I will do my part. EXCITING!!!

Friday, July 24, 2020

HappyUP!!! Day 5217

HappyUP!!! - chatting with an old friend
Why it happened -it started with a text
Why it makes me happy -it was AWESOME catching up with this guy and his new life

HappyUP!!! - getting some clean up in
Why it happened -motivation
Why it makes me happy -not done....but took a BIG CHUNK out of a dreaded project DONE today

HappyUP!!! - grabbing some TO GO at the club
Why it happened -I get hungry
Why it makes me happy -I timed it so I could spend time with my buddies who were finishing up on the golf course. Great time.....and the food was good too

Thursday, July 23, 2020

HappyUP!!! Day 5216

HappyUP!!! - drying silicone arrived
Why it happened -I ordered it
Why it makes me happy -I THOUGHT I had ordered a drying towel to replace my old one. THIS is going to work so much better. A GREAT MISTAKE!!!

HappyUP!!! - client chat
Why it happened -I follow up
Why it makes me happy -thrilled that this guy is hanging with the process!!!

HappyUP!!! - neighbor cat text
Why it happened -we are considerate
Why it makes me happy -it was amazing to see how fast our network took care of each other...inquiring, "is this your cat?"...then, "no, but it might be the lady a couple doors down's."

Wednesday, July 22, 2020

HappyUP!!! Day 5215

HappyUP!!! - not THAT dinged up
Why it happened - who knows
Why it makes me happy -had a little incident yesterday where I went, "that's going to hurt tomorrow." It wasn't that bad.

HappyUP!!! - not golfing
Why it happened -see above
Why it makes me happy -I said "it wasn't that bad"....I didn't say, "I was totally spared!" Good day to pack it in

HappyUP!!! - coffee time
Why it happened -I do that
Why it makes me happy -my buddy had some interesting things to tell me today


Tuesday, July 21, 2020

HappyUP!!! Day 5214

HappyUP!!! - meeting with the City
Why it happened -I am in that mode
Why it makes me happy -got some great information. My partner in it showed up. Time for me to do some serious thinking

HappyUP!!! - designer following up
Why it happened -she's good
Why it makes me happy -I LOVE IT when someone is a professional and doesn't let things slide!

HappyUP!!! - follow up with a client
Why it happened -I do that
Why it makes me happy - the client is doing well....and continues to be excited...and is really enjoying the process


Monday, July 20, 2020

HappyUP!!! Day 5213

HappyUP!!! - texting with my stylist
Why it happened -I was wondering about something
Why it makes me happy - something just isn't right about how the government is handling this

HappyUP!!! - realizing I am the TM
Why it happened -I looked
Why it makes me happy -I was LATE....but I got it handled!

HappyUP!!! - POWER ERRANDS
Why it happened - I got backed up and then motivated
Why it makes me happy - this Covid thing makes it toooo easy to put things off...but...even "non-essentials become essential at some point.  I was a MACHINE today!


Sunday, July 19, 2020

HappyUP!!! Day 5212

HappyUP!!! - solid round
Why it happened -it's coming back
Why it makes me happy -not my best round...but...very tidy!

HappyUP!!! - family time
Why it happened -my family does that
Why it makes me happy -a protein style burger....took my accoutrements over to make it happen...delicious

HappyUP!!! - hypnotizing
Why it happened -it was requested
Why it makes me happy -so much fun with the kids!!!

Saturday, July 18, 2020

HappyUP!!! Day 5211

HappyUP!!! - Mixed Invitational
Why it happened -we do that stuff
Why it makes me happy - I .didn't HAVE to golf today....it was a nice break!

HappyUP!!! -fabulous walk
Why it happened -see the above
Why it makes me happy -hit it hard today....and poured the sweat out!

HappyUP!!! - study
Why it happened -see above
Why it makes me happy -I had the time to look into my craft. Learned great stuff that I will never forget!!!

Friday, July 17, 2020

HappyUP!!! Day 5210

HappyUP!!! - a bad beat
Why it happened -luck of the roll
Why it makes me happy - there is NO WAY I should have gotten out of that one!....but it was fun!!!


HappyUP!!! -RB as guest
Why it happened -GM is related
Why it makes me happy -hadn't spent time with this dude in years....even managed to keep things within reason

HappyUP!!! - eggs
Why it happened -I got creative
Why it makes me happy -MAN!!!...I totally nailed it this morning!!!

Thursday, July 16, 2020

HappyUP!!! Day 5209

HappyUP!!! - RTT session
Why it happened -I help people
Why it makes me happy - it is still an AMAZING scene at the end of the session when you catch someone coming out of trance and I ask them, "how do you feel?"....and you can IMMEDIATELY see their first response upon returning to consciousness...and you KNOW you did some great work! It never gets old

HappyUP!!! - Sex/Relationships Class
Why it happened -I do continuing education
Why it makes me happy -just more learning about some fascinating things. I immediately put learnings to use

HappyUP!!! - walk and study
Why it happened -I multi task
Why it makes me happy -it may or may not be optimal...but I love walking the neighborhood with my clipboard...stopping to take notes. I laugh when I think of people watching me and wonder what the heck I am doing.

HappyUP!!! - Finishing up a Netflix series
Why it happened -I fell into it
Why it makes me happy -glad to have this one behind me. Yeah, I learned some stuff but, all in all, it was creepy (yeah...it was the Epstein one).




Wednesday, July 15, 2020

HappyUP!!! Day 5208

HappyUP!!! - In n Out
Why it happened -I was hungry
Why it makes me happy -I practically NEVER eat fast food. These guys will do it Protein Style though.....and that works for me

HappyUP!!! - Speaking in Canada
Why it happened -they needed a fill in
Why it makes me happy - gave it better than yesterday, won the daily award, and just felt great to help out

HappyUP!!! - seeing the boys
Why it happened -I was picking up dinner
Why it makes me happy -great flank steak!....and nice chats!

HappyUP!!! -walk n talk
Why it happened -my buddy hit me up
Why it makes me happy -so glad that we got to tool around the park. I didn't know how far you could go there. Jenny the Dog was a highlight as well




Tuesday, July 14, 2020

HappyUP!!! Day 5207

HappyUP!!! - My Speech
Why it happened -it was my turn
Why it makes me happy - it always amazes me what I can do at the last minute! Now, I have a great skeleton to work off of

HappyUP!!! - my co-host
Why it happened -I delegated
Why it makes me happy -it was great to thrust another member into a position. It also is going to free me up some time in the future. I will be moving this one around

HappyUP!!! - various chats
Why it happened -I needed information
Why it makes me happy - it is great to make some purposeful calls that also include enjoyable things.

Monday, July 13, 2020

HappyUP!!! Day 5206

HappyUP!!! - meeting the draftsman
Why it happened - we made an appointment
Why it makes me happy -OK....now I have some ideas....and a guy I can work with

HappyUP!!! -making an appointment with the City
Why it happened -I inquired
Why it makes me happy -it isn't as simple as it used to be BUT I was absolutely thrilled that one can still get into the Building Department during these times

HappyUP!!! - phone chatting with a designer
Why it happened -I called
Why it makes me happy - she was recommended by a friend. We had the most charming discussion. She seems to be JUST the person to help me should I take this thing to completion

Sunday, July 12, 2020

HappyUP!!! Day 5205

HappyUP!!! - No Doubles and playing to my revised handicap
Why it happened -there is a new system
Why it makes me happy -it's so easy to make a double bogey in a tournament like this. Proud to avoid today. Plus, they knocked me down a stroke and I managed to hit my number on the button

HappyUP!!! - sweet 7 iron into 18
Why it happened - skills?
Why it makes me happy -I needed a birdie. 150 yards and it had to be cut around a tree to a green that is guarded by traps either way.....and I just hit the most beautiful mid-iron. Satisfaction

HappyUP!!! - winning my flight
Why it happened -I ground it out
Why it makes me happy -I hung in there all day. I made a BAD mistake on 17 and figured, "that's probably it." Yet, I hung in there....just like I had been hanging in there.....and won the deal!!!

Saturday, July 11, 2020

HappyUP!!! Day 5204

HappyUP!!! - starting the tourney with a birdie
Why it happened -I can putt
Why it makes me happy -THAT putt would NEVER get made...usually. A slippery 25 footer down the hill at perfect speed?...right in the jar?...are you kidding? Love a good start

HappyUP!!! -parring in
Why it happened -the mind?..some skills
Why it makes me happy -wasn't having a great day. With 4 holes to go I said, "if I could just par in, I could be 'hanging around.' "  I GROUND out those pars somehow....and only one shot back

HappyUP!!! - winning a last minute wager
Why it happened -my buddy couldn't resist
Why it makes me happy -it's always nice to win!!!

Friday, July 10, 2020

HappyUP!!! Day 5203

HappyUP!!! - 8 iron/birdie 14
Why it happened -who knows
Why it makes me happy -somehow in the midst of the mess that today was, I stuck this gem to 5 feet and made the putt! My partner and I were needing that!

HappyUP!!! - my partner on 9
Why it happened -two of the best back to back's I have ever seen him hit
Why it makes me happy -a Gimmie birdie on 9? You don't KNOW how big that is! A little unlkely too! Saved my fandango!!!

HappyUP!!! - keeping it cool
Why it happened -we all rode
Why it makes me happy -today had the potential to be one of those oppressive days. We played fast and kept it in the shade.  Not my favorite time in Sac Valley

Thursday, July 09, 2020

HappyUP!!! Day 5202

HappyUP!!! - meeting with neighbor
Why it happened -he knows stuff
Why it makes me happy -I think I might be able to get this done!...myself!!!

HappyUP!!! -so many chats
Why it happened -I made some calls
Why it makes me happy - Carol, B, Sharls, the Landman, ....just GREAT and informative convos.

HappyUP!!! - solid emailing
Why it happened -I am doing some planning
Why it makes me happy -more great info with some great people. Very helpful!!!

Tuesday, July 07, 2020

HappyUP!!! Day 5201

HappyUP!!! - Cowichan TM
Why it happened -I'm a member now
Why it makes me happy -what a fun little group to hang with on a Wed night!  A couple of great speeches. Lots of Table Topics time. Good stuff

HappyUP!!! -delivering the joke
Why it happened -I was asked
Why it makes me happy -I NAILED it...and I customized it to their theme

HappyUP!!! - splitting it up...and still getting the win
Why it happened -a guy had to leave
Why it makes me happy -so happy we started with 5....it allowed us to finish with 4. Flexibility is a good thing!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 5200

HappyUP!!! - Nutter Butter bunting
Why it happened -I had it lying around
Why it makes me happy -I think I have the greatest Zoom background ever!!!

HappyUP!!! - don't chat at the meeting
Why it happened -it's become an issue
Why it makes me happy -...and it will be very easy to fix!

HappyUP!!! - chatting with VP Membership
Why it happened - one thing led to another
Why it makes me happy -just love this lady! Great to hear how much she gets from our group!!!

Monday, July 06, 2020

HappyUP!!! Day 5199

HappyUP!!! - morning walk
Why it happened -my buddy hit me up
Why it makes me happy -THIS would be a great summer habit. Hit the trail at 6:30 for an hour and a half or two. Great time...and good for ya

HappyUP!!! -just KILLING the errands
Why it happened -I was on it
Why it makes me happy -yep....it was hot. I was undeterred. I must have made 6 stops and got it all done in no more than 2 hours

HappyUP!!! - Bullett Bourbon
Why it happened - I scooped some up today
Why it makes me happy - not my usual "home drink" but it was a nice little change of pace tonight





Sunday, July 05, 2020

HappyUP!!! Day 5198

HappyUP!!! - Pete K
Why it happened -it was a special match
Why it makes me happy -LOVE this guy. He plays in a different group. Great to mix it up and talk about the greens committee. He's probably going to shoot his age this year....and THAT is impressive

HappyUP!!! - BK and the business
Why it happened -I'm curious
Why it makes me happy -I never would have thought of these kinds of things....and how vast this insurance company is

HappyUP!!! - another walk completed
Why it happened -I gutted it out
Why it makes me happy -3 days walking in a row....as it is heating up!!! But...I can still do it

HappyUP!!! - gorgeous 100 yard uphill wedge to 16
Why it happened -skills
Why it makes me happy - this is definitely a "tweener" usually....not this time. It was an "exacter"




Saturday, July 04, 2020

HappyUP!!! Day 5197

HappyUP!!! - Fourth of July
Why it happened -the family
Why it makes me happy -fireworks for the young ones....some tri-tip...the other usual delicious side dishes....family time.

HappyUP!!! - a cold Coors light
Why it happened -I had a mule
Why it makes me happy -I don't drink much beer anymore...BUT.....if you stick one in someone's ice chest and POP IT on a hot day on about hole 11?...REFRESHING as it gets!!!

HappyUP!!! - greenie 9 iron on 5
Why it happened -still got some skills
Why it makes me happy - starting to have a much better mentality about this hole!!!

HappyUP!!! - leftover pizza
Why it happened -I asked last night
Why it makes me happy -what a PERFECT little lunch to tide me over!!!




Friday, July 03, 2020

HappyUP!!! Day 5196

HappyUP!!! - a free mask
Why it happened -I hinted
Why it makes me happy -I am hell bent on not having to BUY a mask if I don't need to. With that goal, it is good to know a seamstress or two!!!

HappyUP!!! - evening fun
Why it happened -I was invited
Why it makes me happy -nice to sit outside with the couples people. Lovely home and setting

HappyUP!!! - 8 live bets going into 18
Why it happened -tight match
Why it makes me happy -that is about as MANY as you can have. You have to have a LOT of back and forth going on to set up that scenario. Excitement






Thursday, July 02, 2020

HappyUP!!! Day 5195

HappyUP!!! - Boom Boom Shrimp
Why it happened -the club employee mis-heard me
Why it makes me happy -I ended up with 2 dinners last night (not one). PERFECT for an unexpected delicious lunch today!!!

HappyUP!!! -my friend passed
Why it happened -she had a good session
Why it makes me happy -I was glad to help...and get her over the hump. OUTSTANDING!!!

HappyUP!!! - canned food
Why it happened -I may be converting
Why it makes me happy -those kitties came RUNNING to dinner. Part of this is that I don't "free feed" anymore...but...they LOVED this treat

HappyUP!!! -big sleep
Why it happened -tired?
Why it makes me happy - I almost got in 8 last night!!! I'm more of a 6.5 hour guy. It felt pretty darn good!!!




Wednesday, July 01, 2020

HappyUP!!! Day 5194

HappyUP!!! - putting
Why it happened -I do that
Why it makes me happy - it is the only thing I can really count on lately. Glad it was there today or it could have been ugly

HappyUP!!! - the Mc's
Why it happened - he was invited
Why it makes me happy -haven't seen one of them in a long time. The other is a great guy as well. Nice to have guest BJ play too! Great day

HappyUP!!! - visiting with J and G
Why it happened -they were playing behind us
Why it makes me happy -just great to do a little catching up and finding out the latest skinny

Tuesday, June 30, 2020

HappyUP!!! Day 5193

HappyUP!!! - I'm a dual club member
Why it happened -we did a "prisoner exchange"
Why it makes me happy -it is going to help us get to the number we need

HappyUP!!! -....getting to the number we needed
Why it happened - lots of horse trading and creativity
Why it makes me happy -we QUALIFIED...despite moving to Zoom...and what the virus did to us. We are a club that is in some pretty rare air

HappyUP!!! - birthday party
Why it happened -I was invited
Why it makes me happy -too bad I was a little late...but it was nice visiting with my neighbor

Monday, June 29, 2020

HappyUP!!! Day 5192

HappyUP!!! - paying my partner
Why it happened - we won
Why it makes me happy -great to walk over to his business....and deliver the do-re-mi! Another celebration

HappyUP!!! - commitment from DG
Why it happened -I asked
Why it makes me happy -hope this member comes back....he did pay the freight!

HappyUP!!! - CPD approved
Why it happened -I did the work
Why it makes me happy -it's just one more thing to get off my plate

HappyUP!!! -RTT session
Why it happened -a friend needed help
Why it makes me happy -we did some good work. I always wonder what happens to the client when they come out of trance....and...it's pretty much always, "that was amazing."  This person has been in therapy before...a lot. He had never had this revelation or experience before




Sunday, June 28, 2020

HappyUP!!! Day 5191

HappyUP!!! - our clubhouse manager
Why it happened -he came up and chatted
Why it makes me happy -it was great spending some time with him. He even grabbed me (not literally) to give me an update later. I was so happy to get the real skinny about what it takes to stay open. It has been a blessing. It is NO TIME to let our guard down!

HappyUP!!! - LW says he is IN
Why it happened -I did some arm twisting
Why it makes me happy -we WILL reach our goal by June 30. I can feel it and taste it now!

HappyUP!!! - our playing partners
Why it happened -we were paired with them
Why it makes me happy -it was SOOO MUCH fun playing with this guy and his dad. I had not met them before. The son has a cool job. Great family!

HappyUP!!! - greatest break ever AND bringing it home
Why it happened -just gutting it out
Why it makes me happy -after the worst individual start I have had (big thanks to my partner for keeping us in there), I drilled a hybrid into the trees left of 7. SOMEHOW the ball ended up 18 feet from the pin.....and I buried that putt. That was good for $200 in the skins game. I managed to par the last 4 holes of the back 9 with some chipping and putting to get us into a card off to get paid in the tournament as well! WINNERS!!!





Saturday, June 27, 2020

HappyUP!!! Day 5190

HappyUP!!! - Sprouts sushi
Why it happened -picked some up this morning
Why it makes me happy - WOW!!! Usually, what you get in the grocery store? NOT that great. This stuff was absolutely the best!!!

HappyUP!!! - birdie on 4
Why it happened -great wedge and solid putt
Why it makes me happy -it's tournament day 1. We needed to get something going. Hopes flying high at this point

HappyUP!!! - stiffing it on 10
Why it happened -a wedge to 4 feeet
Why it makes me happy - sure, I missed the putt (uggggh)...but when I hit it and saw where it was...I was thinking, "here we go!"

HappyUP!!! - staying home
Why it happened -I'm like that
Why it makes me happy - as tempting as the good time would have been, I have to stick to my Covid principles. Basically....grocery, family, and personal/medical care. THAT is pretty much my life through Dec.  I'm proud that I can pass up a good time for a bit! NOT NEEDY!




Friday, June 26, 2020

HappyUP!!! Day 5189

HappyUP!!! - 3 birdies
Why it happened -I'm putting things back together
Why it makes me happy -it's all about the birdies. Hit 7 greens and you get some chances. Nothing lucky or flukey about these. Some killer wedge and 9 iron play and solid putts

HappyUP!!! - partner tossing down a 33 on the back
Why it happened -he's that good
Why it makes me happy -with me holding up my end and him "bringing it home," the win was assured. Better than that, just great to see him bust out. It was a very quiet 3 under par

HappyUP!!! - Prime Rib
Why it happened - I ordered it
Why it makes me happy - haven't had this in awhile. A LOVELY Friday night treat!!!

HappyUP!!! -FB playing with us
Why it happened -he is in town
Why it makes me happy -LOVE this guy. I hardly ever get to play with him. Just so much fun!!!




Thursday, June 25, 2020

HappyUP!!! Day 5188

HappyUP!!! - getting treated
Why it happened -helping out a friend
Why it makes me happy -I am a tough one to treat. She did a great job. If she wants, this one will get it done for her!

HappyUP!!! -Zucchini claimed...AGAIN
Why it happened -we have a co-op
Why it makes me happy -I have a bad habit of not picking these until they get big. BUT...I guess people LIKE it that way.

HappyUP!!! - learnings about cats
Why it happened -I keep reading
Why it makes me happy - owned them forever....but...there really is more into it than I have ever thought. My fur balls need more ME. I'm good with that!

Wednesday, June 24, 2020

HappyUP!!! Day 5187

HappyUP!!! - winning in another country
Why it happened -I visited Victoria
Why it makes me happy -nice to see these lovely people again. Their reverse meeting was a HOOT! Glad I did it in reverse as I am not sure I would have seen much fault in this great speech

HappyUP!!! - recovering
Why it happened - I needed some AC
Why it makes me happy -after 18 holes walking...and finishing at 2:30...before it really got hot...I was wiped OUT!!! 15 minutes in the AC, I was much better. I almost took a nap behind the 18 green

HappyUP!!! - a couple of birdies
Why it happened -skills
Why it makes me happy -the putt on 6 was just dreamy....and that wedge on 10? LOVELY would be the way to describe it

HappyUP!!! - playing with the doc
Why it happened -he had today off and it's Covid
Why it makes me happy -so glad he can join us. He can't pursue his usual Wednesday hobby due to things being closed. Nice to have him with us




Tuesday, June 23, 2020

HappyUP!!! Day 5186

HappyUP!!! - recruiting with the Prez
Why it happened -we got work to do
Why it makes me happy -we got two unexpected. With those, we have a shot at getting this done!

HappyUP!!! - 5 miler
Why it happened -motivation
Why it makes me happy - meeting...then meeting after the meeting....it was starting to heat up out there.....but I hit it. Anything is possible with a bit of water!

HappyUP!!! - a past member jumped in to help
Why it happened -I asked
Why it makes me happy - this was a BIG LIFT at the end of the day!

Monday, June 22, 2020

HappyUP!!! Day 5185

HappyUP!!! - JS walk
Why it happened -he made the suggestion
Why it makes me happy -nearly 6 miles of chatting with a buddy I love? ...on a peaceful trail? What's not to like?

HappyUP!!! -trekking poles
Why it happened -I had an REI dividend
Why it makes me happy -the old guy that sold these to me is a LEGEND. I got the full training on how to use them. NOW....it's all on me to get out there

HappyUP!!! - Sprouts
Why it happened -I gotta eat
Why it makes me happy -got some GREAT stuff today that I can't wait to try. LOVE this little store

Sunday, June 21, 2020

HappyUP!!! Day 5184

HappyUP!!! - Bringing the NUTTER CUP HOME!!!
Why it happened -last hole heroics
Why it makes me happy -the kids had us going into 18. We were 1 down...they both hit prodigious drives in front of us. Yet....."old guy guile" prevailed and we wrestled the cup away. Fun family times

HappyUP!!! -35 on the back 9
Why it happened -ball striking
Why it makes me happy -hit 8 out of 9 greens on the back. The one I missed? The ball rolled through. I'm not known as a ball striker. Glad I handled it well. Best 9 hole stretch since I started playing again

HappyUP!!! - Fathers Day
Why it happened -the pool kids put it on
Why it makes me happy -a burger...a pool...family....splashing...chatting with the B-man...great day




Saturday, June 20, 2020

HappyUP!!! Day 5183

HappyUP!!! - early car wash
Why it happened -I am ON IT
Why it makes me happy -who washes their car before 7 in the morning....just in time to get to the golf course? THIS GUY! Great move

HappyUP!!! -salmon salad
Why it happened -I gotta eat
Why it makes me happy - salad does WONDERFUL things for me...and the salmon is good too

HappyUP!!! - breaking even
Why it happened -a rally
Why it makes me happy -there are days when a tie really is a win!!!

Friday, June 19, 2020

HappyUP!!! Day 5182

HappyUP!!! - birdie on 16
Why it happened -great drive, nice wedge, fantastic putt
Why it makes me happy - it was my first one in about FOUR rounds!!! THAT is a drought...and it's great to break it

HappyUP!!! - breaking even
Why it happened -a bit of us...more of them
Why it makes me happy -we were getting creamed....18 was the turning point. 9 helped too. This could have been a bloodbath

HappyUP!!! - package delivered
Why it happened -I ordered things
Why it makes me happy -the kitties LOVED the stuff I got. I have a lot of work to do with them. My perspective has totally changed from cat owner to cat GUARDIAN

HappyUP!!! - Firepit time
Why it happened - we were done golfing
Why it makes me happy - nope...no fire going on....just some great time outside in the shade on a hot day. We LOVE being outside. This has been a plus from the Covid thing. We would have been inside last year.



Thursday, June 18, 2020

HappyUP!!! Day 5181

HappyUP!!! - cat fountain
Why it happened -I ordered it
Why it makes me happy -it's cool looking! Easy to assemble. Q-ball is digging it. Trust me, a cat that doesn't drink enough is a problem waiting to happen. Whatever Q-ball wants, he gets. He is the BEST!!!

HappyUP!!! - the dentist
Why it happened -I had an issue
Why it makes me happy - I called them over a month ago. They were closed. My deal wasn't an emergency during these virus times. I kinda got used to it. I thought maybe I had imagined the problem. NOPE!!! Looks like I am headed toward my first cap since I was a kid! Happy I have a GREAT dentist

HappyUP!!! - Walmart
Why it happened - it was on the way
Why it makes me happy -I don't know why people make fun of Walmart shoppers. Is it because they save money? I'm good with saving some money when they have what I need. EASY in and out today!

HappyUP!!! -I get to play tomorrow
Why it happened -the cap found a time
Why it makes me happy - we were out of luck as of this morning. I think things are coming around so I am sooooo down with this. Looking forward to it!

J

Wednesday, June 17, 2020

HappyUP!!! Day 5180

HappyUP!!! - 18th hole
Why it happened -downwind...and coming around
Why it makes me happy -tees were back...driver....3 wood...55 yd wedge in. All shots were perfect. The birdie putt? Pure...sweet....and it SHOULD have gone in. It was a nice finish!

HappyUP!!! - SawShaw SQUEEKERS
Why it happened - we have changes going on
Why it makes me happy - from rescuing her....to her coming to her buddy who was sitting in the window (long story ....extremely compelling) to me isolating with her overnight. If my plan doesn't work, Plan B will be workable. Things are definitely different around here. Hey, being a cat guardian isn't always easy

HappyUP!!! - seeing the Captain again
Why it happened -he did some scheduling
Why it makes me happy -can't even remember the last time we played together. It may have contributed to me hitting the ball a bit better

Tuesday, June 16, 2020

HappyUP!!! Day 5179

HappyUP!!! - Smog Pass
Why it happened -it is registration time
Why it makes me happy - NEVER take this one for granted! I KNOW I don't. It's a win every time even if it was the "easy" vehicle this time

HappyUP!!! - bike ride
Why it happened -didn't want to wait at Smog Shop
Why it makes me happy - it had been awhile. I will be back on soon. I may not go far. That isn't important. It is about getting the heart rate up in spurts with low impact on the joints. Who knows where this MIGHT go?

HappyUP!!! - my mechanic friends
Why it happened - I got an issue
Why it makes me happy - just happy that I have resources that are so willing to help me!

Monday, June 15, 2020

HappyUP!!! Day 5178

HappyUP!!! - Jackson Galaxy
Why it happened -I got a situation
Why it makes me happy -I was TOTALLY unaware of this guy. I did a Google for a problem I am having. I saw this guy come up. A cat whisperer? I have never heard of such a thing. I watches some shows and......

HappyUP!!! -....ordered stuff
Why it happened -I got a situation
Why it makes me happy -well, who knows if it will work. I know this...the current strategy is NOT! I am cool with putting in some work

HappyUP!!! - Cat Guardian...as opposed to Cat Owner
Why it happened -see the above
Why it makes me happy - my mindset is different now. It is a BIG shift. I think this actually COULD be fun! It will be a lot more fun than the decision I was going to have to make!

Sunday, June 14, 2020

HappyUP!!! Day 5177

HappyUP!!! - a beer
Why it happened -a thoughtful friend
Why it makes me happy -I was struggling out on the course today....BAD! Just hacking. On the 11th hole, knowing I don't really drink much beer, my buddy said, "here, take this," as he reached into his ice chest. Not sure it helped my golf game...but it sure made me feel better!

HappyUP!!! - full house
Why it happened -we are attractive
Why it makes me happy - started out with 3...and....at last minute....ended up with 5! Well...actually 6 if you count.......

HappyUP!!! - ....MASON!!!
Why it happened -his dad brought him along
Why it makes me happy - he went 18 holes. Sure, he was in the cart. Sure, he had his iPad-like tablet to keep him busy. Yet, he was soooooooooo good. 5 hours out there is a LONG time for a 4 year old. What a champ! Love that little kid!

Saturday, June 13, 2020

HappyUP!!! Day 5176

HappyUP!!! - winning
Why it happened -my partner
Why it makes me happy -OK...I have stunk worse lately....but I smelled today out on the links. Thankfully, I had a solid partner and a couple of opponents who stunk it up worse than me.

HappyUP!!! - incredible wedge work
Why it happened -I still have some skills
Why it makes me happy - a flop shop gimme on 8 and an OUTRAGEOUSLY good wedge on 9 sealed the deal! Hey, something was going right!

HappyUP!!! - Carolinas leftovers
Why it happened -I had some restraint last night
Why it makes me happy -PERFECT morning snack!

HappyUP!!! - a drink with the Buddy
Why it happened -hanging out after golf
Why it makes me happy - wished I could have taken his invitation for the evening....couldn't make it...DANG! Nice to be invited!!!


Friday, June 12, 2020

HappyUP!!! Day 5175

HappyUP!!! - wedge/ putt on 4
Why it happened -still got some skills
Why it makes me happy - nice to grab a birdie on a day ball striking was questionable

HappyUP!!! - near ace on 8
Why it happened -fluke
Why it makes me happy - would have been the BEST ace! I hit it SOOO Terrible. I would have LOVED to have flukey hole-in-0ne. Easy tap in birdie!!!

HappyUP!!! - rain
Why it happened -who knows
Why it makes me happy - I was glad to have just walked off the course when this happened. It wasn't predicted.....and there were a LOT of people who were in shorts and sleeves just getting pounded!!!

Thursday, June 11, 2020

HappyUP!!! Day 5174

HappyUP!!! - Lost Item FOUND
Why it happened -I was looking for something else
Why it makes me happy - you KNOW what this feeling is? Gave up on looking for an item...then...out of the blue....."hey, there it is?"...yeah....you know that feeling.

HappyUP!!! - early walk
Why it happened -I saw the weather report
Why it makes me happy -if I had waited till afternoon, this would NOT have happened! I would NOT have wanted to miss this walk

HappyUP!!! - conversations on the trail
Why it happened - smiling faces
Why it makes me happy -you don't strike up many convos with strangers out there. Well, at least, I don't. I figure people are out there to "get it done." Charming happenstance encounters!


Wednesday, June 10, 2020

HappyUP!!! DAY 5173

HappyUP!!! - Boom Boom Shrimp
Why it happened -the club offered it
Why it makes me happy - are you kidding me? How is it that I have NEVER had this dish? This had to be one of the BEST things I have ever eaten

HappyUP!!! - dodging a fee
Why it happened -I asked
Why it makes me happy - it wasn't a lot of money..but...it was something. The bill could have explained things better. The vendor was smart for offering

HappyUP!!! - chat with a collaborator
Why it happened - she stopped by
Why it makes me happy - well, I don't look forward to WHY this project is going to have to take place. Yet, I have the skills to make an unfortunate situation better


Tuesday, June 09, 2020

HAPPYUP!!! DAY 5172

HappyUP!!! - texts with JJ
Why it happened - the times
Why it makes me happy -great to reacquaint with this old buddy of mine. Also great to get his unique perspective regarding the times we are living in.

HappyUP!!! - wonderful returning guests B and H
Why it happened -we are attractive
Why it makes me happy - Ya never know....we might get another couple of members!!!

HappyUP!!! - fun drive today
Why it happened -I just wanted to go
Why it makes me happy - it was just KICK BUTT to get the new car out going ALMOST nowhere. Still so many places closed but GREAT to get some roadside lunch. And, NO!!! I did not eat IN the new car.  THAT isn't happening.......YET! LOL