We were in the latter category, which, though thrifty, had its frustrations.
The plan is being promoted by the ANC Rental Corporation, the parent of National and Alamo, and is supported by Budget Rent A Car and Dollar Rent A Car Systems, which includes Thrifty Car Rental.
Alexis Soyer, chef at the Reform Club, designed one of the earliest gas cookers and called it, catchily if you were very well educated, the Phidomageireion, which means "thrifty kitchen" in classical Greek.
Restaurateur Joe Macken's establishments, which offer thrifty, quality food in hip surroundings, have also proved successful with recession-conscious diners.
The Mazda3 has an Environmental Protection Agency rating of 29 miles per gallon on the highway, which seems thrifty when compared to big sport utility vehicles but somewhat disappointing when compared to cars with substantially more horsepower.
According to the History Channel, legend has it that the mythical Stingy Jack invited the Devil to have a drink with him, after which the thrifty Jack convinced the Devil to turn himself into a coin to avoid paying for the drinks.
Those may include Freehand hotels, which offer thrifty-chic accommodations, with both shared and private rooms, plus lively cocktail bars and restaurants.
