Monday, May 26, 2008

Some stayed home


I went to a local ice cream shop today and took a small survey. I asked a random three people if they had traveled anywhere for the Memorial Day holiday weekend?

Besides Thanksgiving, Memorial Day is supposed to be the most busy travel times of the year. AAA did estimate that the number of highway travelers would be down by one-percent over the number of travelers just a year ago.

They were probably right, because once I asked the question many more than just three people spoke up and said that the price of gas kept them at home this weekend.

The average price of gas in Washington, D.C. is $4.02, up from $3.20 one year ago, according to AAA.

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