>>They closed the lines to anyone arriving after about 11am EDT. At that time the wait was rumored to be six hours.<<
People are damn stupid. Think about that. They can get a BaB for what, 30 or 40 bucks? So for the chance to save $25 or so they wait 6 hours? They value their time at $4/hr?
I think the same when I see long lines at Costco or Sam’s gas stations. To save 5 cents a gallon people will wait 1/2 hour? Most cars will put in at most 10 gallons. 1/2 hour for 50 cents? Ashtray change? Time is worth a buck an hour? Really?
I repeat: People are damn stupid.
Exactly! IF I am going to Costco (across town) to buy my usual junk, only then do I fill up at Costco but never if there is a long line (basically, any line longer than the two at the pump and one other car waiting). I don't understand some of my family that will drive across town every time they need gas. I, like you, am worth more per hour than that! Besides, all of the WaWas are usually within 3 to 5 cents.