Yeah this is a really bad sign.
The US Government War on Cash (And the Bankster Profits Behind It) (Mises Daily)
Italians Banned from Cash Transactions of More than 1,000 Euros
Greece Bans Cash Transactions Over 1,500 Euros
The War on Cash (Spain Edition)
Not Just Spain: Cash Ban Spreads Around the World
Louisiana Bans Cash Transactions For Secondhand Dealers - 10/14/11
You should send in your anecdote to Bob Wenzel so he can publish it.