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Troon Brewing 6th Anniversary "Jabroni" Celebration

I was there for the grand opening in 2006 and all the anniversary celebrations since then. I hope to celebrate with Alex, Tom, and Sean for as long as Troon keeps making beer. Congratulation on six years of the best beer-making in the state. Thank you.

Typically the Brick Farm Tavern hosts a ticketed event with a Troon-only beer fest (with food) at the bar or under the tent. Troon usually releases exceptional bottled barrel-aged stouts and variants of previous ales for their anniversary celebration. This year was a little different. This year's anniversary release was a hazy IPA, and our festivities were limited to the grass outside the dog-run bar.

The air was still full of excitement. Some early Troon "Jabronis" occupied a table near the fire pits, chatting, catching up, and wishing each other happy holidays. I love this little community. Happy New Year, my jabronis.

This is the part of the year when the air is damp and cold and the skies are cloudy all-day. There is minimal colour in the dimly lit surrounds. Why bother making colour photographs? I have decided to photograph in black and white for as long as the winter weather lasts. How long will that be?

Jabronis standing in line at Troon Brewing
Tapped Out · Saturday 10 December 2022 · FujiFilm X-T3 · XF27mmF2.8 R WR
the Dog Run Bar at Brick Farm Tavern
Brick Farm Tavern Fire Pit · Saturday 10 December 2022 · FujiFilm X-T3 · XF27mmF2.8 R WR
the Dog Run Bar at Brick Farm Tavern
Dan setting up for the rush · Saturday 10 December 2022 · FujiFilm X-T3 · XF27mmF2.8 R WR
the Dog Run Bar at Brick Farm Tavern
Dog Run Bar at St. James Palace · Saturday 10 December 2022 · FujiFilm X-T3 · XF27mmF2.8 R WR
the Dog Run Bar at Brick Farm Tavern
Dog Run Bar at St. James Palace · Saturday 10 December 2022 · FujiFilm X-T3 · XF27mmF2.8 R WR

Birthday Breakfast at Aunt Chubby's Luncheonette

Before COVID-19, Bhavna and I dined at Aunt Chubby's Luncheonette at least twice a month, usually on a Sunday morning. We introduced Aunt Chubby's Luncheonette to family members, and it became part of their regular dining rotation. Post-COVID-19, we are restarting our early morning breakfast routine. Aunt Chubby's Luncheonette is back on my Sunday calendar at 7:30 AM.

Friday 18 November 2022 · FujiFilm X-T3 · MD ROKKOR-X 50mm F1.7

The first meal I had at Aunt Chubby's was the Grits and Greens. I had mine served with an egg on top and a few strips of bacon. It quickly became my favourite. I used to be able to order it every day of the week. But for unknown reasons, Aunt Chubby's Luncheonette now serves my favourite, Grits and Greens, on weekends only.

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Friday 18 November 2022 · FujiFilm X-T3 · MD ROKKOR-X 50mm F1.7

Friday, 18 November 2022, was my 56th birthday. I did not have Grits and Greens.

Aunt Chubby's Luncheonette · Friday 18 November 2022 · FujiFilm X-T3 · MD ROKKOR-X 50mm F1.7