Drone Mob and Video Contest

Drone Mob and Video Contest
Sat. Dec 8, 2012
Starting at 11 am
Zilker Park
2100 Barton Springs Road

According to organizers this event is the first ever and is to raise awareness of what the organizers are calling increased surveillance of American citizens. As if we all were terrorists. No suspicion of any illegal activity, the government, according to organizers, is watching everyone one of us, with military drones. Whether you agree or disagree with this premise, it sounds like an interesting "family friendly," event to go and see these drones that were once used exclusively by the military, but is now used by police departments, and various federal agencies such as the EPA and others.

In addition, there will be a video contest to find the best video produced at the event. The winner of this contest will receive $1,000.

Video 1

Infowars is announcing the first ever drone mob event on Saturday, December 8, 2012 at Zilker Park, 2100 Barton Springs Road, in Austin, Texas.Anyone who wants to take a stand for freedom can join the Infowars Crew here in Austin, bring their own drone to fly and grab a ticket for some amazing free giveaways.

Alex is also announcing a $1000.00 prize for the best drone video filmed at the event. Participants will have two weeks to upload their videos to YouTube for consideration. Rules to follow.

Video 2

Waters Park

Inscription:
Waters Park was a multi-ethnic community located north of Austin in the 19th century. The Austin & Northwestern Railroad, which built a line through here to transport granite for construction of the state capitol, built a recreational park in Waters Park, and ran excursion trains for customers. The resort was a favorite site for family outings. Waters Park included several stores, a post office, schools, churches, a cotton gin and homes. The town declined after World War I, and was later surrounded by the growing city of Austin.

photo by Kevin Surbaugh

Erected:
1997

Location:
GPS coordinates - 30° 24.916′ N, 97° 42.609′ W.
On Waters Park Road, on the right when traveling south (under a tree near the railroad trusses.
across the street from 12217 Waters Park Road Austin, TX 78759

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Annual Driskill Tree Lighting - Dec 2012

Last night at the world renowned Driskill Hotel they held their sixth annual Christmas Tree lighting. The Driskill rich in history, and not just for its supposed haunting opened on December 20, 1886 to great fanfare and applause from Austin's then 20,000 residents. The Austin Daily Statesman put out an eight-page special edition of the newspaper in a seven-tiered headline to announce that "...The building presents an imposing and inviting appearance, as it looms up like a palace above all the surrounding buildings."

According to its own website; since that time, the "grande dame" of Texas hotels has remained a magnificent gathering place for locals, Texans and others to celebrate the holidays and other special moments of their lives in Col. Jesse Driskill's splendid Romanesque masterpiece.

They are celebrating the Christmas season with the twelve days of Christmas. Featuring events for kids from 1 to 92, starting with the kick-off tree lighting ceremony last night (lighting at 7p), with festivities continuing through Sunday, December 16th.

Kopperl House

Morris Kopperl divorced sportswoman Loula Dale for “desertion” in 1912. She loved big
game hunting and even enjoyed risque humor. Neither of which were traits among most women of the time. One can easily say she was no lady, especially with her enjoyment of risque humor.

photo by Kevin Surbaugh

Inscription:
Built in 1896 at a cost of $4,200, this home was purchased the same year by sportswoman Loula Dale Kopperl (1861-1919). She and her husband Morris lived here prior to their divorce in 1912, and she continued to occupy the home until her death. The late Victorian-era cottage retains its Eastlake style ornamentation in the fine milled-wood detailing and pyramidal roof with crowned deck. It stands as one of the best examples of its style in the city.

Erected:
1989

photo by Kevin Surbaugh

Location:
4212 Avenue F, Austin TX 78751

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Wild Christmas Trees on 360

Every year people from all around Austin decorate trees along both sides of the busy highway known as "Capital of Texas Highway," or Loop 360.The trees seem to mysteriously appear as the holidays approach.I first heard of these trees right before we moved here two years ago (in Aug. 2010).  That first year, I stopped by and photographed some of them and was interviewed by a local TV station. Fast forward to now, it is our third Christmas in Austin and my wife and I decided to decorate a tree for ourselves. Below is our tree.

photo by Kevin Surbaugh

Then here are some of the other trees on both sides of the highway in this picturesque location.

photo by Kevin Surbaugh

photo by Kevin Surbaugh

12 Days of Driskill Tree Lighting

Come see a twenty five foot intricately decorated tree come to life and celebrate with performances by the McNeil High School choirs, a full cast of characters, complimentary sweet bites and cider! The Driskill Tree Lighting is this Wednesday from 5pm – 7pm located at 604 Brazos Street in Downtown Austin.

 When:
5:00pm - 7:00pm

Where:
 The Driskill Hotel ~ 604 Brazos St, Austin, Texas 78701 



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Zilker Holiday Lighting Schedule

This is a reminder that the Zilker Tree will be lighted tonight at 6 pm.

Website:
ZilkerHolidayTree

When:
tonight, December 2   at 6:00 pm

Location:
2100 Barton Springs Road Austin, Texas 78746


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Don't forget the Trail of Lights won't be lighted until December 16.

Website:
AustinTrailOfLights.org
When:
December 16th - 23rd, 2012 6:30 – 10:00 pm each night

Location:
2100 Barton Springs Road Austin, Texas 78746


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Roads around Zilker Park will be closed during this time. So please plan accordingly.

Parking on site at Zilker Park

Approximately 1000 public spaces available
Access to lot from N. Mopac Access Rd/Barton Springs Rd.
Fee is $10 per car (Cash Only)

Shuttle Service to Zilker Park

Shuttles will run continuously from 6:30 – 10 pm each night of the event
Shuttle fee: $2/per person; Under 5 ride for free
Wear your ToL wristband & ride for free! (receive 1 for every $25 in donations to the Trail of Lights)
Two Shuttle Routes:
From Barton Creek Mall – Free parking
From Republic Square Park – Paid lots available

Bike Access

Bike parking available at Zilker Park
No bikes permitted in the Trail

Handicapped Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible parking in Zilker Park
Entire Trail wheelchair accessible (paved road)
Complimentary Golf carts available for disability support (handicapped person & 1 guest only on cart)
Service animals permitted in Zilker Park (No other animals admitted)

Admission:
Free