Stars .25/.50 6-max, weak A

[bobman0330]

Fifth hand or so at the table. Just won a biggish pot with the 1-card idiot end of a straight. River is simple, but thoughts on the flop and turn? I like it, but a friend of mine doesn't. (I'd often bet this flop, but I'll check it occasionally as well)

PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.50 BB (4 handed) converter

Hero ($65.20)
Button ($18.25)
SB ($4.90)
BB ($70.70)

Preflop: Hero is UTG with Ad, 8d.
Hero raises to $2, 2 folds, BB calls $1.50.

Flop: ($4.25) Qd, 5c, As (2 players)
BB checks, Hero checks.

Turn: ($4.25) 6h (2 players)
BB bets $1, Hero calls $1.

River: ($6.25) 8s (2 players)
BB bets $2, Hero raises to $6.5, BB calls $4.50.

Final Pot: $19.25