I was particularly impressed with Lee Leffingwell. I've been so disappointed to see Will Wynn our present mayor leaving office. He has done so much for Austin, especially when it comes to advancing environmental awareness and he was just an all around good guy--hey that Virginia man deserved to be hit. I haven't even wanted to think about new people. But I liked Lee. He didn't say anything grandiose or overdone, he was modest and sincere and could have easily been someone's parent speaking at a wedding reception. He said that his father was a firefighter--he was actually an Austin Firefighter. When I got home I looked up where he stands on things, and I have to say, "I'ma lookin' and I'ma liking." Anyhow the event was awesome. It was so fun to be at this huge party with so many people we love. Plus, we had an all you can drink open bar, complete with Dripping Springs Vodka flowing from an ice sculpture and Dagar's catering.
Plus, they had a silent auction with some great items. Sullivans sponsored a dinner with the new fire chief that included a chef prepared menu for 6 in their private room, complete with wine parings--it went for $700 (which if you've ever been to Sullivans, is a steal). We won a professional photography session, new running shoes, and some other smaller items.
Oh and Andre auctioned 12 bottles of his homebrew beer that went for $80! People were fighting over that homebrew and the way it was displayed it looked like there were only 3 bottles.
The event also honored firefighters who did heroic acts this past year and several people received the Medel of Merit and Medel of Valor.
The twins, by the way, spent the night at Grandma's.
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