The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #124724   Message #2757004
Posted By: Janie
31-Oct-09 - 06:45 PM
Thread Name: BS: U.S./Canadian culture exchange
Subject: RE: BS: U.S./Canadian culture exchange
I like drive-thru's whether they be banks or food/coffee.   I'm a single Mom working 2 jobs at 3 locations, long commute, have to ferry my kid to and from the private school he attends waaayyyyy out in the country, plus get him to drum lessons, lacrosse practice, etc. I don't like it, but that is the reality. When I actually have time to take a lunch break, it is spent running errands. After I have stood in line at the post office for 20 minutes during the lunch hour rush, running through the drive-thru at the bank, and then the local fast food joint for a salad and cup of coffee to eat at my desk while catching up on my office e-mail, means I actually get to eat, or get to go to the bank.

Now, on a Saturday morning, there is nothing I enjoy more than a stroll through the local farmer's market, and then a sit down cup of coffee and scone at a local cafe, either with a book, or with a friend I haven't seen for awhile. (Where I live, banks are not open on Saturday mornings or later than 5:30 during the week.)