Boy's Hokie Weekend

Ian and Daddy took off for a Boy's Weekend to Virginia for the Virginia Tech home opener against Georgia Tech and visited friends in Roanoke.

The first big hit of the weekend was the Virginia Museum of Transportation in Roanoke. The prime exhibits were a rail yard full of various trains and cars.

Ian was particularly fascinated by the various caboose cars.

They also had and engine inside where he could drive the train.

The other prime attraction was the very large model train exhibit. Despite only one train running, Ian was very excited and had to be pulled away.

For Daddy, the museum also had VT's Victor Tango vehicle from the DARPA Grand Challenge. Ironically, it was parked next to a Chevy EV1.

Monday was Gameday. After visiting a number of friends in Blacksburg, we made it to the stadium. Ian enjoyed the team's entrance and the fireworks, but half way through the 1st quarter, he asked if it was time to go home yet.

Of course, the game ended up going into overtime, where the Hokies won, 20-17! Ian was a trooper, making it through the whole game, finally collapsing when we got to the car around midnight.

When it came time to fly back, we got upgraded to first class, where Ian enjoyed the snacks and drinks.

He finished off with the mark of any good trip.