[DoctorMichael]

Thanks for the post with the info on date and times. I'm trying to figure an appropriate 'window' to try and drive up to DC from Charlottesville VA to pay my respects.

Hmmmmmm........if its for 24 hours straight starting Wednesday evening the best time might be late Wednesday night; I should get a room.

[small voice in the wilderness]

We were thinking of coming up Thursday, but late Wednesday night may be better for us, too. Either way, we will be there.

[shezza]

Charlottesville bump. I'd love to take the kids up to witness this. They've heard hubby and I extol the virtues of Ronaldus Maximus their entire lives and have grown up to be true Reagan supporters, too. God rest his soul.

[muawiyah]

So, what you do is take off from C'ville late Wednesday evening and drive to the nearest Metro station.

You can't park there overnight, but if you go in AFTER midnight, you get to park until the next evening.

Take Metro to Union Station. Walk to the Capitol. Pay your respects. Return to Union Station. Catch Metro to return to the station where you parked.

You probably ought to sleep it off right there at the station for a while. Then, grab a meal and drive back.

The odds are against you finding a room in the WashDC metro area at this time!