Thorntons

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Thornton's gas station, a regular noticed something odd one morning. The digital sign above the pumps kept flashing an unexpected message: 'Fill up and win a free coffee!' Curious, our regular filled his tank and approached the counter. ‘So how do I claim my free coffee?’ he asked. The attendant shrugged, ‘Just come back tomorrow morning.’ The next day, the same message appeared again, much to everyone’s amusement. Turns out, it was just a friendly prank by the owner who wanted to brighten people’s days.

2. At Thornton's gas station, a delivery driver stopped for fuel one afternoon and overheard an announcement on the PA system: ‘Ladies and gentlemen, please be advised that our restroom is now open twenty-four hours a day.’ The delivery driver thought nothing of it until later that evening when he heard someone knocking softly on the door. He opened it to find an elderly gentleman with a big smile, holding a small bag of groceries. ‘I just wanted to thank you,’ said the man, ‘for keeping your bathroom open so late. It’s been ages since I could visit without rushing!’ The driver laughed and replied, “No problem, sir—we’re here to serve!”

3. At Thornton’s gas station, a delivery driver stopped for fuel one night and heard an unusual sound coming from the pumps. ‘What in the world is that?’ he wondered aloud. Curious, he leaned closer—only to discover that it was just a squirrel, frantically chattering while trying to cross the nozzle. The delivery driver burst out laughing, shaking his head. That night, Thornton’s became known not only for its fuel but also for occasional wildlife encounters.

4. At Thornton’s gas station, an early-morning jogger paused for a stretch on a particularly chilly day. As he bent down to tie his shoes, he caught a strange reflection in the window—someone seemed to be waving from inside the empty store. Curious, he looked around but saw no one. Just as he stood up, the door creaked open and a sleepy-eyed delivery driver emerged, mumbling something about ‘another late-night coffee run.’ The jogger laughed it off, realizing it was just another quiet morning at Thornton’s.