[JONAT-chat] Disappointing turnout in NE

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Hi Bob,

Somehow I think that its just the nature of the beast. Most people have 
families, and for a lot of them it isn't a holiday to go on a driving tour 
through their local area. They seem to want to go somehwere, see what's there 
and head home. When I first mentioned the idea of joining the tour, I knew I'd 
be doing it alone, as there was no way my partner could spend that much time 
in the car without being a total grouch.

For me it just happened to come at the right time when I had the time off to 
be able to head down to SF and join the tour, but it was a substancial 
financial obligation considering fuel and accomidation costs. My week on the 
road for just me cost about as much as my partner and I spent two years ago to 
go to the UK for 2 weeks. I think for most people its a no brainer - a week in 
the car or 2 weeks in Europe for the same cost?

Just my take on things. All that being said, I'm glad I went to California as 
I had a great time, the weather was perfect, the scenery was amazing, and the 
people warm and friendly, but it was an expensive holiday.

Craig
Calgary SC


Quoting engl@jonat.org:
 I think this is the thing
> that surprised myself the most that more people were not considering this a
> holiday and taking a week for the Tour - most seemed to take a weekend or a
> day or two.