Everyone looks
forward to Memorial Day week-end. Three
days away from the desk. Three days to
catch up on unfinished projects. Three
days of extra overtime. Any way you look
at it, the week-end is a winner!
Economically
Memorial Day 2016 could be a particular winner.
The American Automobile Association (AAA) says that 38 million drivers
will hit the road on this week-end that begins the summer vacation season. That is the highest level since 2005 and the
second highest on record. Gas prices are
lower than ever. AAA says the national
average gas price is $2.319 for regular gas going into the weekend. The average was $2.739 a year ago.
Travel plans for
the week-end tell us something about the mindset of the American people. Apparently, a good number of us think it is
time to party. So much for the angry unemployed
who have spent the spring months flocking to rallies for extremist politicians. This weekend they will be on the road to
grandma’s house and points beyond.
As we are
driving along, lets also fulfill the purpose of Memorial Day - to remember the sacrifice of our soldiers
and sailors who made the ultimate sacrifice to keep Americans on the road.
Drive safely!
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