I hope you did not hurt your head, Spokane Girl. Anything to add to this story? Are you OK?
It must have been an hellacious ordeal for you.
I did the same thing in Calgary, once, but my tantrum was a little less personally violent. No one stepped up to help me, my being a scary guy to start. It was my second day in a strange town and I couldn't even call my friends, because I only had American quarters in my pocket. When I finally got back to the hotel I exchanged ALL my money, down to the last cent, for Canadian. Stupid.
I am glad that some nice people helped you to find your bus pass.