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I started spending my dollar coins, burning through almost a quarter of them in half an hour.
$7 went to a small East Bakersfield convenience store for a fill-up of gasoline. The total spent was $36, but I had $29 in paper currency. There was even a two-dollar bill in there.
$1 went to an East Bakersfield donut shop for a large cinnamon roll. Very good.
A whopping $15 went to dry cleaning. I have a wedding to go to this weekend, and had to get some slacks and dress shirts cleaned.
Seventy-seven coins remaining.
June 20th, 2007 at 8:09
oooh! That would be so neat if I came accross one while I’m there tomorrow.
June 20th, 2007 at 8:32
While you’re where?
June 20th, 2007 at 9:14
Bakersfield. I’m from Porterville. But I have business there tomorrow.
June 20th, 2007 at 12:09
I was thinking cheap thrills but it seems to add up.
June 20th, 2007 at 12:32
I could see if you tried this at Amostoy’s while Frank was still alive, God rest him. I’m sure he would launch into Al Swergen mode on you, in a barage of profanity.
June 21st, 2007 at 16:28
I’d be willing to spend some of the coins at Amestoy’s, or similar place. Lately, all the places have been boring. That’s life, I guess.