During our travels we’d had the opportunity to meet many people and to try many fun activities.
FAA grounds all Alaska Airlines flights
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According to CBS News Bay Area: All Alaska Airlines flights nationwide were grounded Wednesday morning due to a computer issue, the airline said. The Federal Aviation Administration said the airline asked the FAA to institute the ground stop Wednesday morning.
Apparently the airline was performing an upgrade to its system that calculates weight and balance when a problem was detected that forced the shutdown order from FAA officials. The stop order was instituted at 7:50 a.m. PT Wednesday morning. Alaska apologized to passengers for the inconvenience and said that it was working to resolve the issue as quickly as possible.
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Beer on tap is flowing at Rockstone & Big Lug Taproom
The Rockstone and Big Lug Taproom is a member of the Indy Craft Pass group of breweries, distilleries and wineries in Central Indiana. The Taproom is on Allisonville Road in Fishers, north of Indy.
Storefront of Rockstone
the main bar
Flight of 3
We got to the Rockstone around 2:00 pm. An off time, as very few patrons were in the facility. We were helped by Simon, who took care of us. He was most helpful in explaining the range of brews on tap available.
Enjoying these brews!
Simon filling our growler
Rockstone offers a three glass flight from the menu of brews on tap. A rather lengthy list was fun to chose from. Our decisions were most satisfying, so much so that we bought a growler of the “Pirate Cat”, a dark Porter with an ABV of 5.2%, and 35 IBU. Here is the Rockstone website.
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Trails closed by flood waters on central Indiana’s White River
Discover White River Rewards Pass is a delightful program that allows you to explore 37 different parks along White River in central Indiana. We went to 3 of the parks yesterday, following the directions on the sie.
Closed to hikers
Two of the parks were suffering from the current flood stage waters. Town Run Park on 96h Street had open gates to the parking, shelter and trail heads. However, all of trail head gates were closed off to hikers.
Unique playground
Shelter, river in background
Walkway is a bit damp for use
River Heritage Park on the edge of Carmel’s White River is a wonderful park complete with all the latest playground equipment. Several of the concrete walkways were under water due to the flooding of White River.
White River flooding
Similar to the Indy Craft Pass for local breweries, distilleries and wineries, the Discover White River Pass offers exclusive real-world rewards like stickers, shirts, and on-water experiences by visiting dozens of parks and attractions.
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John Dillenger grave and others found in Crown Hill Cemetery, IN
Birdwatching in our backyard. So far no birds but we have quite a feast set up for them.
WWII P-47 Thunderbolt pilots remembered at Air Force Memorial Park
The Air Force Museum in Dayton, Ohio has a beautiful Memorial Park filled with scores of monuments honoring different units of US Army Air Corp Units from WWII through current. One of these remembers the pilots and support personnel for the famed Republic P-47 Thunderbolt fighter that saw service in all theaters of the war.
Approach to the monument
Remembering heroes
Information plaque
Bronze P-47 tops the monument
Republic P-47N Thunderbolt in flight
The P-47 was used and praised for its performance in hundreds of combat missions across all theaters of the war. The P-47 was of course used for aerial combat and also for ground attacks, bombing and strafing enemy supply trains and convoys.
El Asadero Bar and Mexican Grill Reynoldsburg Ohio
We love a good Mexican restaurant. While visiting family in Reynoldsburg, Ohio we went to a very good and, in this case, very exciting Bar and Mexican Grill named El Asadero. From the moment you walk in you know that this place is going to be interesting.
Back drop in the bar
The full bar
Exotic drink with color changing light
A wildly colorful decor and Latin music is seen and heard throughout the restaurant. We were seated quickly, even thou the place was packed. We were served the usual chips and dip, ordered and received drinks. Fancy, delicious and even lighted drinks added to the festive atmosphere of our table of nine.
Veg. Enchilada dinner
Street tacos and fixin’s
Pick three combo, 2 burros, 1 soft taco, beans & rice
The menu is quite extensive, and as expected, there is something for everyone, including kids. While we were eating the lights went out, came back on, and very loud music started. We frankly wondered what was going on. We had already heard one of those “Happy Birthday” deals where the staff takes a cake to the B’day person. But then a new commotion broke out and we saw Dancing Robot. What a treat!
El Asadero Bar and Mexican Grill is a vibrant, fun and sometimes loud restaurant. the food is wonderful, atmosphere is exciting, and the staff and service is exceptional.
Maple tree helicopters – whirligigs
It’s the time of year for Maple trees to put on their wonderful flying seeds: helicopters, whirligigs or other fun names!
March 28th
It is now two weeks later, April 11th
Soon there will be thousands of whirligigs on the ground, and, yes, filling the gutters and downspouts. Spring is here in Indiana.
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