iburkard.worklog
Sunday, October 21, 2007
It took me two days to find a place that would give me a roll of quarters to do laundry. Apparently grocery stores are now in cahoots with banks, and refuse to do what they have done for so long... give change.
Basic money changing has been rerouted to "fast food banks" (small branches within the store) and ATMs. The idea: force customers to make small transactions at integrated branches; which could lead to the one-time customer becoming a dedicated member of the bank, due to convenience. I find it to be rather inconvenient, especially when banks close on weekends, and ATMs don't dish out quarters.
I went to Stop & Shop, Target, Wal-Mart, and then searched for a bank that was actually open on the weekend (none in my area). I happened to run into some employees leaving Webster bank, as they were going to participate in a parade. Luckily I caught the manager on her way out the door, and she was kind enough to change my $10 for a roll of quarters.
I'm mulling over the idea of decorating this instrument; it's hard to embellish such a classic design.
I also re-curved and replaced the bone tip of an old violin bow, and will post a series of photos when I rehair the bow.
Basic money changing has been rerouted to "fast food banks" (small branches within the store) and ATMs. The idea: force customers to make small transactions at integrated branches; which could lead to the one-time customer becoming a dedicated member of the bank, due to convenience. I find it to be rather inconvenient, especially when banks close on weekends, and ATMs don't dish out quarters.
I went to Stop & Shop, Target, Wal-Mart, and then searched for a bank that was actually open on the weekend (none in my area). I happened to run into some employees leaving Webster bank, as they were going to participate in a parade. Luckily I caught the manager on her way out the door, and she was kind enough to change my $10 for a roll of quarters.
I'm mulling over the idea of decorating this instrument; it's hard to embellish such a classic design.
I also re-curved and replaced the bone tip of an old violin bow, and will post a series of photos when I rehair the bow.
