Monday, August 15, 2005
First signs of Fall
This morning was a typical August morning in Virginia: hot and moist, with the cicadas warming up with their roar. While still deep summer, the first signs of fall were apparent, as key commuting arteries were slowed to a rush hour crawl while a team of orange clad men repainted the crossed swords and V (which are painted on various streets heading towards Scott Stadium) in preparation for football season, which opens in 19 days. While it is hard to imagine suiting up for football practice in this unspeakable swelter, the beginning of football season is an exciting thing in a college town. In Charlottesville, there is a bit of a buzz this week, following George Welsh's induction into the College Football Hall of Fame.
I picked up tickets for a couple of games, and expect to scalp at least one more game along the way. Football is just part of the rhythm of college town life, and you're just out of step if you don't follow along.
I picked up tickets for a couple of games, and expect to scalp at least one more game along the way. Football is just part of the rhythm of college town life, and you're just out of step if you don't follow along.
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