Staunton River/Blacksburg...Take the over!

[Hampton Roads 6]

A very strong suggestion for fans coming from the west to Williamsburg. Hit Rt.10 in Hopewell, enjoy the pleasant ride to Surry. Then take the very relaxing 15 minute ferry ride across the beautiful James River. You will dock right next to the three little ships that got our great state and country started. (And no, it isn't the Nina, the Pinta, and the Santa Maria). W&M is about 15 minutes from there.

Or, catch Rt 5 and enjoy the sites as you pass some of the oldest farms in the nation. You can't see it from Route 5, but my favorite is Kittiewan. Officially it was patented, ((Kings land grant), in 1618. But there is strong evidence that it was beginning to be established by 1611. That's only four years after Jamestown was first established. I can almost hear a settler saying, "I'm sick of being stuck in this damn fort, I'll take my chances on the outside"!

You can always take Rt60. That's not a bad ride either.

There, you have three choices that keep you off of the dreaded I64. I will say this, 64 is "usually" not too bad until after you get past Williamsburg. But on any given day, you can get hung up in snail's past traffic. The frustrating part, you never know why. Eventually you get back up to speed, and never pass a wreck, or highway construction, or any other reason for the "slooow dooown"! Consider the alternate routes, enjoy the trip, and travel safe.

With all things considered, Route 5 seems to be beat avenue of approach to W&M stadium. Is this correct ?

 

[1bburgfan]

I don't want anything at Falwell Univ period...................................................

 

[DinwiddieProud]

With all things considered, Route 5 seems to be beat avenue of approach to W&M stadium. Is this correct ?

Actually, jumping on Monticello off of Rt. 5 as you get close to Williamsburg is the best choice. Go straight until you run into Richmond Road, take a right and Zabel Stadium is about a mile down on your right.

 

[DinwiddieProud]

nope - sorta... that kinda does have something to do with it

Lord God, I don't want to see this get started again, but I agree. It was the excuse the VHSL needed to get away from LU after the LCA lawsuit. At least, that's the way I see it.

 

[59936]

I wish they were at LU... Above all the politics, they have the best setup for all championships....

 

[VHSL-helper]

Why... WHY ???? do y'all WANT to have HS kids on a campus where the school's CHRISTIAN president advocated KILLING ppl. based on their RELIGION, encouraged his students to get concealed carry permits, then said, and I QUOTE... "Let's teach 'em a lesson if they ever show up here".

 

[Hampton Roads 6]

I love LU. If I ever return to college as a student that's where I will go. America would be a better nation if all schools were like Liberty. Most people bad mouthing LU know very little about it. They just feed off liberal media. I visit LU at least once a week for something. Heck about 3 weeks ago I talked with Chancelor Falwell.

 

[Fearthewing24523]

Really? Advocating PROTECTION!!! Get your facts straight.

Why... WHY ???? do y'all WANT to have HS kids on a campus where the school's CHRISTIAN president advocated KILLING ppl. based on their RELIGION, encouraged his students to get concealed carry permits, then said, and I QUOTE... "Let's teach 'em a lesson if they ever show up here".

 

[1bburgfan]

Jesus Christ would clear the temple at LU too.

 

[VHSL-helper]

Really? Advocating PROTECTION!!! Get your facts straight.

Advocating "Shoot first, ask questions later" is more like it,
And my facts ARE straight - straight from the Lynchburg TV station's clip - http://wset.com/news/local/lu-president-jerry-falwell-makes-controversial-comments-at-convo

 

[VHSL-helper]

I can't say I've got nothing against LU - but that's because I'm a Highlander. My bosses kids went there and that hasn't been a problem. My problem is with one comment - a "Christian" who wants his students to be packing and ready to kill those of another religion.

 

[Hampton Roads 6]

He was talking about terrorists not a religion.

 

[1bburgfan]

so he is considering suicide?