"Boo Fisher also bought a Droid at the Westwood store, one of just three people in line for the launch. But at another Verizon store 10 miles away, in Culver City, Calif., about 40 people lined up before doors opened, a store manager said.

Verizon saw "a steady, consistent flow of customers" all day, said spokesman Ken Muche."

This speaks for itself "steady and consistent flow", what does it mean?