About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. At Thornton's gas station, a sign appeared one morning: 'Fill up and get lucky today!' Soon, customers noticed that every time they bought gas after seeing those words, their day improved—small favors like finding money or winning trivial contests. A delivery driver even reported getting an unexpected promotion. Then one day, an old lady pulled in, filled up her tank, and won a free cup of coffee from the friendly attendant. As she drove off, she turned around and said, ‘Thank you for making my day so lucky!’ The next morning, the sign read: “Fill up and get lucky… or maybe just some good coffee!”
2. At Thornton’s gas station, an old man parked his car and noticed something peculiar on the ground near the pumps. Curious, he bent down to pick it up—a small, dusty teddy bear with a tag that read ‘Free Hug.’ He smiled, put the bear in his pocket, and drove off. Months later, while filling up again, he found another bear—this time wearing a nametag saying ‘Free Hugs from Bob.’ Turning around, he saw Bob, a friendly delivery driver waving cheerfully. Thornton’s gas station became known for its weekly ‘free hugs’ tradition, attracting neighbors and passersby alike.
3. A delivery driver pulled into Thornton's one afternoon, noticing something odd on the pump. The numbers seemed to change as he watched, almost like they were dancing in the sunshine. He rubbed his eyes and looked again—sure enough, the digits were flickering like a faulty neon sign. Just as he was about to laugh it off, an old man walked up and said, ‘Ah, Thornton’s pumps always do that when the sun hits them just right.’ The delivery driver nodded, paid for his gas with a smile, and drove away, never mentioning what he'd seen to anyone.
4. At Thornton's gas station, a small dog approached the pumps, sniffing curiously at the nozzle. Its owner, distracted by his phone, didn't notice until the pup began licking the handle, causing everyone in line to laugh. A delivery driver, noticing the commotion, bent down and offered the dog some water from his bottle. The little fellow drank eagerly, then wagged his tail and trotted off with a new friend—a neighbor—following him home. Everyone left Thornton’s smiling, realizing that sometimes even the simplest moments can bring joy.