it was for a good cause, and we were hungry (and thirsty)
instead of sending out checks for return address stickers and calendars we didn't ask for, we attended a couple of fund raisers that offered something we could actually use.
The Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Winter Soiree, benefiting their education fund, party hosted by NSIDE AUSTIN magaine:
the event was described as a mad men style evening of philanthropy...
something I hadn't expected to see in my description, philanthropist.
photobooth pics... (I'm trying to look like a philanthropist that is excited about being philanthropic)
open bar, food, music/dancing and black jack. I hadn't played black jack since I was a kid. kat quickly got the hang of it. we had fun.
Cory had come to the realization this was some sort of democratic party leaning event (a few DEM party politicians were recognized and applauded)... he hadn't expected that. I don't identify with either democrats or republicans, so I'm not bothered by such left/right, D/R Donkey/Elephant designations.
He appluaded for the speakers all the same. We enjoyed some Z-tequila and more black-jack.
then, he hit a lucky streak! winning until the dealer ran out of chips and said, "why don't you guys do me a favor, go dance or something".
Brews with Bates, at TRACE (W Hotel Austin), benefiting the Sustainable Food Center:
we started with light snacks, beer-cocktails (cognac with shiner bock, or reposado tequila with blue moon and honey) and live music on the patio. winter weather was in the 70's and it felt great!
we moved inside for the formal dinner. they started with an amuse bouche that involved goat tongue and aspic on a spoon, in a tiny jar (I had to set aside my vegetarian diet for this goat-centric meal)
kat said this (above) was the best thing she's ever had at TRACE. I'm not sure I agree but if the wife is happy, I'm happy. we were both happy.
goat three ways above.
