Thorntons

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Thornton's gas station late one night, a delivery driver pulled up with an unusual request. He asked the attendant if he could fill his tank and then wait for something ‘special’. The attendant nodded, curious but not suspicious. After filling the tank, he went inside to grab a coffee. When he returned, the delivery driver was nowhere to be seen, but on the counter lay a note: 'Thanks for your patience! Your special delivery is almost here.' Turns out it was just a neighbor waiting for his pizza.

2. At Thornton’s gas station, a regular noticed something peculiar on the bathroom mirror: ‘Your tank is full of kindness today.’ He smiled and wondered if it was just a prank until he saw another message appear later that week—‘Fill your tires with patience.’ Soon enough, more messages started appearing: 'Your engine runs best on forgiveness,' 'Top off your tank with understanding,' and even 'Pump some optimism into your day!' Before long, everyone in town stopped for gas at Thornton's—not because they needed fuel, but to see what new wisdom would grace the mirror next. The only downside? A delivery driver accidentally filled his truck with 'patience' instead of diesel, causing him to drive slower than ever before.

3. At Thornton's gas station, a little boy pointed excitedly at the pump: 'Mom, look! It says it needs a hug!' The mom smiled and gently hugged the pump, whispering something only she knew. Suddenly, another voice chimed in: ‘Hey lady, that’s my pump!’ A gruff but friendly delivery driver shook his head with a laugh. ‘Just trying to cheer up our neighborhood,’ she replied, earning herself a round of amused nods from nearby neighbors.

4. On foggy mornings, when most drivers were still dreaming of their commutes, a mysterious figure would appear at Thornton's gas station. A local jogger, catching her breath after a run, often saw a shadowy silhouette filling up a car that wasn't there. One day, an elderly delivery driver pulled in for coffee and noticed the shadow again. He waved cheerfully, thinking it was just another regular customer. The figure turned around—an empty plastic bag swayed in the breeze. Everyone burst out laughing, realizing it had been the wind all along.