Maybe I missed something in Economics 101, as I only graduated with a 3.87 GPA. And I have never claim to know everything about anything. But. we are in a supply and demand market. When the demand is slow the supply is also slow. The same as a store clerk with shelves stocked with item's that do are not selling. Usually, the clerk raises the price of his/her product to make up for the missed sales.Are Gas prices rising? from what I read and understand, it is due to limited supply as refinery's are going down. O.K., Some lenders have gone down. I say we raise our prices, and remain united on this. I had this same conversation not long ago with a company. Lost the work, but got it back, WITH A RAISE. As I explained we to were forced to adjust due to high fuel cost. When work picks up, then we'll Barter. Please everyone, let's stick together on this. As a Marine I will be "Semper Fi". Much like the Corp, and I am being repeatitive here, we are a Family of the same Kindred spirit, whether we ever meet or not. And we must stand together, each and Everyone of Us.

David Chisolm

P.S. This is only temporary, I expierenced it in the 90's. Just as all thing's this storm will pass.