Beer on tap is flowing at Rockstone & Big Lug Taproom

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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

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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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WWII P-47 Thunderbolt pilots remembered at Air Force Memorial Park

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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

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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.

 

O.J. Simpson dead from cancer at age 76

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O.J. Simpson (Photo by Dan Mircobich/AFP/Getty Images)

O.J. Simpson’s family announced on social media Thursday morning that he has died at the age of 76. “On April 10th, our father, Orenthal James Simpson, succumbed to his battle with cancer, He was surrounded by his children and grandchildren.” This quote is from a post on X.

Simpson’s fame as an NFL star was overshadowed during his murder trail for the double-murder of his ex-wife and her friend in the 1990s. He was acquitted of the murder charges.