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September 8th, 2008 at 04:14 am

Yesterday I walked for 6 miles, today I took it easy, and just went for 3. And I caught a couple of football games. So darn lazy.

This weekend, I have been noticing several effects of the current recession.

1. More restaurants are taking cash only, no credit cards. Along with gas stations, a couple of other restaurants are offering different prices for cash vs credit card.

2. (this during the week) Seattle buses are now filling up so much that they have to pass stops.

Text is http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nationworld/2008163633_busybuses07.htm and Link is
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nationworld/2008163633...

My 5 bus had an increase of 9% ridership.
My 28 bus had an increase of 15% ridership.
My 15 bus had an increase of 5% ridership.

Advanced bus rider tip: If you see a large group waiting for the bus at your stop, walk backward along the route to the previous stop.

3. This is very funny in a mean sort of way.
Text is http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MuKYP2cBvBA and Link is
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MuKYP2cBvBA

4. One WaMu banker went out the window, metaphorically.
Text is http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/businesstechnology/2008164997_webwamu07.html and Link is
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/businesstechnology/200...

Posted in Transit, Recession | 3 Comments »

3 Responses to “the way we live today”

  1. mom-from-missouri Says:
    September 8th, 2008 at 04:53 am 1220849604
    1220849604

    The teacher supply store nearest to me has stopped taking checks. Also, they no longer take purchase orders from schools. Its debit and credit card only.

    All the service stations around here are now prepay only

  2. monkeymama Says:
    September 8th, 2008 at 01:59 pm 1220882396
    1220882396

    I've noticed the price differences too. (cash/credit).

  3. dmontngrey Says:
    September 8th, 2008 at 05:00 pm 1220893222
    1220893222

    I really hope we aren't taking a step backward here and moving toward a cash only system across the board! As it stands, places that don't take credit/debit cards do not get my business. I find I can't manage my money well in cash. Well, I could if it was just me, but with DH in the picture it's not so easy. Impossible is more like it.

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