About WDFloyd

Dave Floyd is an attorney, real estate broker, and trivia host in Austin, Texas. He works with the Foskitt Law Office and is an owner of Floyd Real Estate. He was a candidate for Austin City Council in 2014 and lives in the Zilker Neighborhood.

Monday, September 5, 2011

Events: Ice Ball 2011

View from patio of Director's House at McDonald Observatory
 


video by WDFloyd's iPhone (November 2011)
photo by WDFloyd

A few weeks ago, the gf and I attended the 2011 Ice Ball fundraiser for Central Texas Big Brothers/Big Sisters.


I knew I was in for a good night when the pork belly arrived at the VIP reception.  It was like eating the honors/AP version of bacon.   However, beyond the tasty pork products, I was very impressed by the fundraising which occurred at the event.  Not only was the silent auction packed with great items, but the live auction was one of the best I've seen in a while.  And, it was good to see Big Brothers/Big Sisters raise over $65K from the "paddles-up" pledge portion of the live auction.


I was especially envious of the person who won the McDonald Observatory package in the live auction.  Last November, I spent a night at the observatory.  Our group stayed in the Director's House (see photo and video clip), which has one of the most awesome porches I've ever hung out upon.   The winners of the Ice Ball observatory auction package will be enjoying a couple of nights at said house.  I think the video will illustrate why I'd like to go back. Whoever won this package not only provided thousands of dollars in generous support to Big Brothers/Big Sisters, but is also in for a great time out in West Texas.


Overall Ice Ball 2011 was a very good time, with some excellent food provided by sponsors including (but not limited to):

As you may know, I've been a faithful patron at The Tavern for several years and I'm very fond of their delicious "white wings."  I also frequently eat at Maudie's.  Moonshine is a favorite as well, not just for the food but also for their generous support of Habitat Young Professionals.  And, North is now on my list considering the awesome scallop dish they served at Ice Ball.