On Sun, 21 Dec 2008 11:48:06 -0500, "cshenk" > wrote:

>"The Cook" wrote
>> Christine Dabney wrote:
>
>>>>They are building one in Vriginia Beach too (not on the web site for some
>
>>>>Next nearest is 50-60 miles one way North of me. Too far as I never have
>>>>any reason to drive up north that far.
>
>>>I thought there was one in Newport News. Actually, I know it is
>>>there. How far away from you is that one?
>
>> She is about right on the mileage and the traffic is horrendous,
>
>Oh definately! My ship (Stennis) was in the yards up there and it was a
>terrible trek up and back all that time (1995-1997 then moved to NOB).
>
>> especially before 10 am and after 2:30 pm. It seems that everyone who
>> works in Virginia Beach lives in Newport News and everyone who works
>> in NN lives in VB. It is also fairly drivable after 7 pm. Getting
>
>Used to divert to the 664 up past Suffolk and then cross over. For the
>others, there are 2 main bridges between 'southside' and 'northside'. Both
>are 2 lanes with a tunnel at least in parts. The bridges are if memory
>serves, 11 miles and 15 miles respectively? Just to get to the bridges
>(nearest is busiest) is 30 miles roughly.
>
>Used the Chesapeake Bay Bridge tunnel last time when treking up to NY state,
>just to avoid the mess. 13$ fee but nice easy route. Does not however
>connect back to the area where TJ's is best i know of.
>
>> from one area to the other involves bridges and tunnels unless you
>> want to go almost to the NC line. And forget it if you find out the
>> there is an accident along the way. You soon learn the last exits on
>> either side before you get stuck. I have held my breath a few times
>> going from Hampton to the Norfolk airport, even at 6 am.
>
>Yup. Hampton is a nice place, but the congress between our areas is
>difficult for others not here to understand. Snicker, I'm happy the airport
>is on OUR side!
>

I started flying out of Patrick Henry instead of Norfolk whenever I
could.