Personally, Thanksgiving means the Macy Day parade, football, crisp fall weather with a hint of winter coming in the air and baking homemade pies.
Maybe yours includes the 4-day weekend, a family reunion, purchasing stretchy pants and/or decorating the Christmas tree. The first Thanksgiving had nothing to do with either.
It wasn’t a holiday or a coordinated dinner, it was a simple gathering.
So in short, the meaning of Thanksgiving includes an expression of gratitude; to reflect on the year and appreciate good fortunes.
Speaking of good fortunes, let’s get back to why we’re here in the first place – trying to come up with 7 good reasons we’re thankful for our car.
5. TGFCG – Thank Goodness for Costco Gas
Dear Costco, Thank you for providing us car owners with [cheaper] petroleum. After California passed the ‘gas tax’ we’re all looking for a good way to save a buck. PS: your $1.50 hotdog combo makes your long lines every part of the week and day totally worth it.4. Wherefore Art Thou AAA?
Can we take a minute and give thanks to AAA and all other roadside services provided? Thank you for saving us on the side of the road when we forget to stop (or refuse to acknowledge we need it) for gas and run out on the worst intersection of the 405 freeway. Also, thank you for changing our flat tire out for the spare (even though we should know how to do that, too.). We appreciate the service, even if we forget to thank you sometimes …
3. All The Cars at The Marconi
Hey, we could’ve waited all the way to #1 to drop a shameless plug into this blog about why we’re thankful for the cars at the museum but we won’t make you wait that long. Thank you Dick Marconi for donating your entire $30 million car collection to found the museum and Marconi Foundation for Kids. Without your desire to give back to those in need, none of us would be here working to continue and honor your legacy.2. The Actual Car
If you have a personal mode of transportation, throw a little thanks in its direction. Not everyone is fortunate enough to have a car to get them from point A to B and are stuck looking for a seat on the bus with the least amount of gum stuck to it. But feel free to still complain about the expense that comes with owning your own vehicle. Car insurance, maintenance bills and the weekly fill up at the gas station all still bite the big one.
1. Better Than The Alternative
What’s the alternative? Back in the day it was a horse and buggy, so better to not have to smell the poop or pick it up. Happy Thanksgiving everyone! We at The Marconi hope you have a wonderful day celebrating your good fortunes, family and food. Drive safe, may your traffic be light and your bellies be full.The Marconi Automotive Museum is a class 501 ©(3) nonprofit located in the heart of Orange County. A portion of the net proceeds from booked events goes to various at-risk children charities throughout Southern California. We are open to the public for museum visitors Monday through Friday 9:00am – 4:30pm, double check our event calendar before visiting.
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