You're not in your seat by the time the highty tighties play the National Anthem.
You don't get red pepper mayo on your sandwich from Owens.
You haven't had a rail at TOTS
Haven't had a late night run of:
- Taco Bell
- Benny's
- Waffle House
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I think you mean 4. HAVEN'T had a late night run of: ... But you're right. Late night DX runs are the only true way to go.
...if you haven't gotten up early-ish on Saturday to go fishing in the Duck pond, then hit Mike's for the crucial 11:00 am burger.
Duck Pond? You'll catch a carp or two... hit the New down off McCoy. Biggest smallies you'll ever see.
Yes, indeed-y, dude. You are correct. Some good times were had down there many moons ago.
... if you havent stolen a tray from d2 or owens and gone sledding with it. ( still have three from owens from 11 years ago that we use as tv trays!) That hill that was right behind the practice field used to be great for sledding, you just had to avoid the dumpster at the bottom...
Location: the unopposed best sledding place on campus described above (no longer exists in its former glory)
Pictured: me during the first snowfall of my freshman year
Not pictured: my chariot (Owens tray), just out of the frame to the right as it had flown out from under me, leaving me with an busted ass for a few days. Worth it.
Wow...had totally forgot about people traying...
Have a friend who didn't avoid the dumpster and broke his arm. That thing is no joke.
saw someone go down on a plastic couch one time, dude flew right into the dumpster. pretty sure he got a concussion. saw another dude saran wrap himself and go down the hill. did better then you would expect!
My friends put wood skis on the bottom of a couch and sat on it as they sledded down the Foxridge Hill
I have witnessed this.
I use an owens tray as my tv tray as well.
They discontinued D2 trays my sophomore year :(
It's a shame, but there was always a lot of wasted food. I always thought D2 trays were even smaller than Dietrick trays (yes, I am that old).
True, they did save a lot of food wastage by getting rid of them.
those were the days.
We eventually graduated to an opened refrigerator box (not sure where we got it), stacking 15 of us in a giant mass in motion down the hill by Foxridge.
Don't remember a dumpster hazard, but I went into the shrubs and hit a concrete post or something broadside and cracked some ribs. We had a beverage (or two), so I didn't feel it so much at the time, and at one point we even shouldered some ladies for chicken fights. Couldn't get up outta the bunk the next morning...my roommate had to pull me up. Not the most pain I've ever felt, but the most constant and long lasting. EVERYTHING pulled on 'em...even breathing hurt for a couple of weeks!
Haven't done the Dietrick dash
If you never used a late night fire alarm pull as an excuse to get food from DX.
or as an excuse to go outside in only boxers. #NOPANTS
Always #TEAMNOPANTS
I always went out wearing a sheet/blanket and some shame. I miss college
Don't know how many of you would remember (or perhaps participated in) the ritual of chaining....where a birthday boy would get carried outside in his undies, and a bicycle chain was ran through the inside of his skivies, and around a lamp post (usually in front of a ladies dorm) and locked. Fun ensued.
I remember one such incident directly under my second floor window between Vawter and Newman....except the guy didn't get carried out, he went out and chained himself. Hilarious! Garth Wallis, if you're out there drop me a line.
My father (Class of '79) tells the chaining stories with such pride all the time
I think my Freshman fall quarter roommate broke a guys nose...he told 'em he didn't wanna be chained, but they insisted!
Using up your 6 Course Withdraw credits freshman year.
Your default picture is misleading.
This made me sad. Waffle House wasn't done yet when I graduated. I still remember when it used to be a baskin robins
That thing has to be making bank. I always thought as an undergrad that Waffle House was the best business opportunity in Blacksburg. Someone beat me to it.
I know if it had been there while I was still a student, I wouldve practically lived there. Cheap AND amazingly delicious...
If you throw paper airplanes at football games.
If you haven't joined in on the Cadet vs Civilian snowball fight
If you haven't hiked at least the Cascades (Bonus points if you do McAfee's Knob, Angel's Rest, Dragon's Tooth)
If you haven't been to Homeplace (guilty)
If you don't get the chocolate milk at D2
If you haven't snuck into Lane through the practice field
If you haven't reached for excellence at the end of the tunnel.
That's all for now
Introducing the gf to the Homeplace this weekend. SO EXCITED!!!
I remember my first time at the Homeplace...
Me: "So, you're just going to keep bringing fried chicken, vegetables and gravy to my table until I tell you to stop."
Hostess: "Yes."
Me: "Wow. Y'all in trouble now."
That'll be me next week. Introducing myself to it, too.
You need to go to Homeplace soon. I have heard rumors that the owners are looking to retire soon.
Cadets vs Pritchard 1995 was epic.
I was THERE - broken windows ensued
Cadets vs all of Prarie Quad after the blizzard of '83 was insane. We marched all the way to Pritchard just to incite them all. Small army vs huge army, couldn't feel my hands for hours after, we lost gloriously!
Snowball fight my freshman year in 1997 was crazy! We, the Corps, had to go to a ladies basketball game and pretty much got jumped on the way back to upper quad. It was so on. I still have the CT article from that one.
Sorry about that, but you guys were stuck. Got more interesting when we followed you back to upper quad. Lots of media and ambulances circling the drill field that night.
Nice you were there too?? We regrouped at upper quad and it was awesome after that. I was in a group that stayed in Cassell longer and we just walked through your guys like we weren't in the Corps and then rocked people point blank with some snowballs and then hauled ass back to our line. That thing got serious! Good snow that year!
Was insane. Ballon sling shots were hurting people hard. Saw some death incarnate cadets too, no shirts on getting mobbed but kept coming.
Hilarious that you say that, that guys with the sling shots were the ones we pelted at point blank range!
Oh man, I was there for this as well. This was the biggest snowball fight of my 4 years. Going to upper quad and getting yelled at from the door from someone who was clearly in command got interesting. While he was yelling at us everyone on our side was saying to the next guy, "throw a snowball at him". No one did, meanwhile there were groups of people around the back of the building throwing snowballs into any open window they could find, and cadets throwing snowballs laden with piss back at them, or so my friend reported.
Then the car getting pushed into the drill field opposite Eggleston, and the epic 1,000 man snowball blast of the douche dropping his girlfriend off at Eggleston. This started when the girl mouthed off "don't fucking throw snowballs at me" after an errant snowball unintended for her came too close. I saw her get hit by 20 at least before she managed to escape into the building. The guy must have been hit well over 50 times as he ran to his car.
the great thing was that everyone, cadet and civilian, had a great time and no one started anything other than a snowball fight.
that snowball fight is legit... i broke my leg in that thing last year SHIT GOT REAL
If you haven't been to a Thursday night football game at Lane.
Unfortunately my only Thursday nighter was against Matty Ice in 07.
Too soon.
It will ALWAYS be too soon... It was just me and my grandpa at that game. I was so excited to be there. Got a few days off from school, got to see my favorite team play, and we were playing the #2 team in the nation with a great chance of pulling the upset and going to another championship game. I was excited to the point that when my grandpa went into the concourse to avoid the rain, I told him, "I'm going to stay in our seats and watch them practice." I stood and yelled my face off the entire game, getting drenched through all four layers of clothing I was wearing. Getting chilled to the bone. And I thought it was all going to be worth it. But it all went downhill with those last 6 minutes.
Leaving that game with Lane as quiet as it was had to be one of the saddest moments of my life. Worst of all perhaps was that we still had to drive about 5-6 hours back to Richmond and didn't get back til about 4 AM. Depressing, depressing night. My grandpa and I will never forget it as long as we live.
He tells that story every time he meets someone new, and brings it up just about every time I visit him.
The only good thing about that night was I found out that I have an awesome rain jacket.
Ok I literally have to stop reading this. I'm starting to get flashbacks all the way back to my freshman orientation in the summer of '08. God I miss college more than anything :(
I was '08 oritentation too...I'm only feeling sad reading all of this. For some reason it hit me the hardest when I read the "chocolate milk from D2" line.
I guess the 1-2 year removed from Tech mark is when it hits the hardest...
It would make sense. Its long enough ago to really miss it, yet recent enough to still have extremely vivid memories.
I just got back from a two day company trip down to tech and it is glorious every time.
I was summer '08 orientation as well. Oh the things I wish I could do again and again....
From the Cadet side:
If you haven't woken up civvies in their warm beds with your cadence while you're PT'ing your ass off at 5:30 am.
If you haven't made the excuse of "I have to __________ for the Corps."
If you haven't grumbled "Back when I was a Rat" about how EASY this year's class has it
If "Welcome to the Jungle" doesn't put you in a state of EXTREME awareness.
If you haven't speed-walked your butt from Upper Quad to Litton-Reeves because the BT 1.) Didn't show up or 2.) Was packed and the bus driver wouldn't let you take a running start to MAKE room.
If you haven't had to keep your hair at a '0' because your BUD is going BALD at 18 years old.
If you haven't been in another Company's area with a completely legit reason at 3 am and had to explain to a pissed off C/1SGT exactly why you have cans of shoe polish and Icy Hot in your hands coming out of their company head.
What have you been doing in the Corps?
That "for the Corps" excuse is the best. My freshmen year, certain unnamed cadets may or may not have cemented a gargoyle to the roof of War Memorial Gym. Before it was taken to the roof, these cadets were stopped and asked by VTPD why they were carrying around a gargoyle at 1130 at night (some twatty RA saw it and thought it was stolen). The cadets' response was "it's a Corps thing, you really don't wanna know," to which the officer responded, "you're damn right I don't! You guys have a good night."
If you haven't bumped into a former Cadre Sergeant and they only remembered you as "Mr._____"
-Hotel Forever
The fact that its Benny's and not Gumby's makes me cry.
RIP Pokie Sticks
I remember ordering an XL Pokie Sticks and the delivery guy having to turn the box sideways to get it through the door. Epic late night snack time right there.
Epic until you were rudely awaken by the overwhelming need to run to the crapper
I remember getting their Big Ass Pizza deal (I think that's what it was called) where you get a 24" pizza for something like $7. Maybe it was $10, but whatever it was, it was a cheap way to feed a lot of people. Pokie Sticks were a must as well. Those things had some sort of magical hangover medicine in them...
firehouse pizza pick up at the barringer archway. yelling out down the dorm hallway that you are doing a pizza run, and getting everyone to go in on it. good times were had. Except for when they closed down our brand new kitchen in Miles during sophomore year, cause someone went in and smeared shit over EVERYTHING! literally. shit. all. over. everything. you. could. imagine. :(
I was like "wtf is Benny's". Sad times. Gumbys is partially how I gained my freshmen 30 (that and beer of course).
It may not be really cheap, but Benny's makes delicious pizza. The crust is absolutely perfect.
Did you ever have gumbys? Trying to see comparison.
Unfortunately, no. I never got around to trying it. Then it closed...
Damn. Guess I'll have to try Benny's and report. Gumbys had a 20" and all their pizza came with ranch. Good times.
I just died a little on the inside. There are actually students who never got to experience the awesome drunk food that was Gumby's. This is a sad day...
I didn't really drink much until last spring semester. So drunken food escapades never happened. But, yea I sucked when I was younger.
I was definitely that kid that had experienced alcohol a little too much before I got to college, but I always make it a point to never judge those who do not wish to drink, its not an easy decision. Power to your younger you! haha
Eh. I was definitely willing. I had a girlfriend back then who didn't support it and I was very very whipped.
Ive been there man, Ive definitely been there
Pussy > Alcohol. You are forgiven.
Pokie Stix were god's gift to all drunken souls
I miss the $5 large one topping carry out special, just had to walk downstairs a few minutes later.
If you leave Blacksburg without ever setting foot inside Mike's Grill.
If you've never taken Safe Ride from the Cage to your dorm on a 5-degree night while toting groceries.
If you don't know the BT routes by heart after one semester.
I am a failure :'(
Go back and work it out!
Pffft nothing like walking back from a party in terrace view, when they shut down the BT for ice (sleeting). Wearing shorts and for some reason we went to DX too.
I am not a smart man....
We once walked from Ellett Road to Terrace View because the BT stopped running.
One of the issues with living off Ellett. Last bus leaves at 12:30
Yeah, a hard place to get back to really late at night. Especially if bus hopping.
Missing the last late night bus back to campus after partying in foxridge was terrible. Walk the back path that's not lit is no fun.
I was in a group run in Army ROTC and the cadets in front of me threw up the warning about the cement pillars in the middle of the path too late for me to avoid it. When I told the Sergeant Major where I hurt & how I did it, it was the only time I'd ever seen sympathy from that man.
Mike's Grill...aaaahhhhh...Strombolis...mmmmmmm MUST GO BACK TO VT THIS YEAR!
If you've never rushed Worsham Field after a big win...
If you've never played a pick up game of "insert sport here" on the drill field as you were walking by...
If you've never gone to a girl's volleyball game...
If you've never taken a piece of Hokie Stone from a construction site on campus...
If you've looked both ways when crossing the road on the drill field...FRESHMAN!
If you've never changed the way you walk to and from class in order to walk through Slusher Beach...
Are referring to the most recent times we have rushed the field? Those were embarrassing.
And you look both ways crossing the road around the drill field because of the bikes
They have been giving a lot of tickets recently to bikers going the wrong way.
Are bikes still allowed on the sidewalks?
Still? Never were. I even saw cops making people get off bikes and walk them to the road from time to time. Never stopped people from doing it, of course, but it was hilarious when the cops actually did something. Not quite as hilarious as when I saw a VT cop on a Segway pull over a car, though...
Incorrect. Bikes are allowed on sidewalks. The only exception is during times of "high pedestrian traffic" (such as when classes get out) at which point cyclists are supposed to walk their bikes. The problem really isn't cyclists as much as it is people with iPods in so they can't hear or that have their heads down texting while walking. It goes both ways.
Interesting. Maybe the times I saw it, the cop was just having a bad day. I seem to recall something from freshman orientation about it, or maybe times just change. I'll give you a big "AMEN" on the iPods/phones/tablets/whatever that people are always screwing with. You're going to be walking for 5 minutes - no one needs to be constantly communicating and possibly hit by a bus.
Bikes? There weren't enough bikes to worry about them going the wrong way on the drill field when I was there.
Everyone pretty much has a bike now. It seems the last couple times I've rode the bus, the driver had to turn people away because they only have slots for 2 bikes on the front of the BT. There are bigger lines at stop lights for bikes than there are cars half the time too.
Back in my day there was basically no construction going on and what was going on was tightly monitored. Not like these days. I think I need to take a trip back and grab some...
Me too, no construction to speak of in the early 80's. Hokiestone souvenir definitely on the bucket list now.
Haven't answered a fake phone call across the drillfield to avoid the students and organizations handing out flyers.
Or used headphones to avoid the Homecoming groups.
Or the guys handing out Bibles every first day of the semester.
I knew none of you were actually on the phone!
If you don't start your day with Carol Lee's at least once a week.
Sorry, I don't have the money for that. I'd rather buy booze than donuts.
I can definitely sympathize with money being tight, and I respect your budget, but part of the beauty of Carol Lee's is how cheap it is. I can't recall the exact prices, but I'm pretty sure last week I got 5 donuts for 3 bucks.
They are pretty cheap at the store and you can get them at Stop In as well for like 79 cent. Big iced coffee and some carol lee's for less than 3 bucks.
Another one:
If you haven't spent your remaining flex plan balance on soda cases, monster bags of food, or taking friends out to eat at the end of Spring Semester before you lose what's left.
*If you haven't made a "friend" just to use THEIR leftover flex balance on soda cans, monster bags of food...etc
what is this "left over flex dollars" of which you speak? I can remember ever not having to put money back on my flex account, and never had much left at all by the end of the semester.... and why would I with cinnabon and chik fil a right between my dorm and basically everywhere else I had to go? heresy I tell you!
I always had a lot because I would have about 70-100 bucks carry over from Fall Semester...and then add the 70-100 bucks that I didn't get through during Spring Semester. I then used the bags of food and soda to make it through the Summer without having to spend much of my summer job money on food.
Damn, now I'm getting reminiscent about college days...never having to eat a meal without friends...late night Ice Cream and Coffee at Deet's...Pizza and Chik-fil-a at Hokie Grill...WEST END! Oh man...I better stop.
yeah, I guess never had any flex left because I always ate like an refugee on a carepackage, since A, the food was just so damn good,and I like food, and B, being on the crew team, I could never replace all of the calories we burned while working out and practicing. However if I eat like that now..... well big things will be afoot later on in the evening!
I walked out of West End with 128 ounces of steak... I regret nothing.
if you are wearing orange and blue!
Streaking the drill field lengthwise.
Keg party in dorm room.
goats in slusher elevator.
Omelettes at Dietrick.
Camping out for football tickets.
Marry in the chapel, reception in Squires.
Letting a cheerleader cheat off of you in a pass/fail.
Having multiple senior years.
Goats??? Sounds like an interesting story...
my suitemates stuck a lobster in the track girl's bathroom my freshman year that was pretty funny
Probably the more interesting back story is just how someone came up with the idea "Hey, I know! Let's put a lobster in the track girls bathroom!".
football players man...I have no idea what runs through their minds sometimes
"... and that is why targeting is now a penalty."
Sheep to. With the ag and vet schools, plenty around to "borrow". Nothing like an elevator automatically opening up to a flock, which then takes over your floor.
Yay goats, Freshman year in slusher!
You don't stay at least one summer in Blacksburg.
You don't take Boyer's wine class, if it's still around. (easy A and drinking in class+drinking downtown after ftw)
If you haven't been to Lane in a downpour. You all better get out there and enjoy tomorrow...
You're doing it wrong if you didn't stand through 3 OTs in a torrential downpour and lose your voice
I probably won't be able to speak normally until Wednesday. My voice is cracking like I'm 13 again.
Shooting off Bottle Rockets from the seventh floor of Pritchard to O'shag.
Hall slip and slide.
Your roomate signing out of the dorm room incorrectly, leaving you with the "study lounge" of second floor pritchard all to yourself for a semester.....
Playing beer bong with the windows open and having the RA come in and tell you who's winning.
Having your mandatory 21 yr old supplier then stand up and chug all 14 open containers screaming "these are all mine!!!"
Coming back from a long weekend of work and finding the RA let random hall mates into your room because their roomate had a girl over for the weekend.
Filling a 5 gallon jug with 4 gallons of kool-aid and 1 gallon of everclear. Then filling up empty snapple bottles with said jug. Then getting drunk off snapple while playing random sports on the drill field/prarie.
Midnight runs to WV to get more beer.
Man... i could type 100 more i don't have the time....and so much of it is just fuzzy....