<p>bulletandpima, Glad you had a great visit. I think you even got a taste of the legendary Blacksburg windy weather that my son talks about. Glad it didn’t rain!</p>
<p>This board will be a Godsend to you as move in day approaches. Ask anything…there isn’t a dumb question. There are so many good people on here that help the newest Hokies and their folks with advice and suggestions. </p>
<p>I will add one that is kind of common sensical but you may want to start asking friends now. Borrow as many hand trucks as you can for the day you move in. They really help. You do dump your stuff on the sidewalk, (you will have 30 minutes to park), but with the hand truck(s), it goes really fast to the dorm. And this is up to your distance driving and your budget, but you will be absolutely exhausted the day of move in. You may want to stay the night of your move in day in a local hotel should the drive back to your home be a bit far. We are about 3.5 hours away and I was so wiped out, driving back that night would not have been a smart move. The hotel rooms fill up quickly around that time, so if you want to stay that night, make a ressie now. </p>
<p>I’m glad she is so happy. That is a great start. It really is a special place that you will also grow to love. You may even lose that “Fear the Turtle” attire in favor of head to toe Hokie gear! :)</p>