Felix Bonds, Plainfield, Chicago

Thankful I’m able to be here in Solvang with my family and take in this California sun


Marvin Bush, Bakersfield

I’m thankful for my health and for my family. And most of all, I’m thankful for Jesus Christ.


Dinah Galley, Los Angeles

I’m thankful for new beginnings. Recently I came upon hard times due to the economy, and I’m looking for more time to spend with family and friends and thinking about the direction I want to take my life in my 20s.


Nora Gonzalez, Bakersfield

I am thankful for my husband and family.


Nathan Beck, Teresa Gutierrez, Reno, Nevada

Vacations — that’s why we are here — also that the weather is cooperating


Billie Mass, Santa Barbara

I’m thankful for everything I get with this guitar that Jesus gave me.


Carol Golbek, Yakima, Wash.

Family, friends, Jesus, good health — and my grandkids


Cheyenne, Solvang

Everything in my life — it’s so beautiful here.


Marissa Harris, Santa Ynez

My little brothers and little sister, because they’re always there for me


Debbie Odell, Solvang

I am so thankful my kids know the Lord, family and this beautiful area we live in.


Mario Cortez, Tourist in Solvang

Being healthy, having a job, my wife, good friends, and most of all, acquiring a house this last year


Kent and Janet Petersen, Ferron, Utah

Kent: Doing as much as I can right now at 75 Janet: For having heritage (Dutch) and visiting Solvang once in a while


Virginia Glenday, Callie Wood (her daughter), Greenville, TX

I’m thankful that I was able to make it to see my daughter and my son-in-law who just retired from the Vandenberg Air Force Base after 20 years of service. He got certificates from President Obama, the governor of California and Texas. All of those were very special for me. I didn’t realize he did so much for his country. And I was just amazed.


Sharmaine Whisenhunt, Sacramento

I’m thankful I’m alive. I just got hit hard by a wave and crushed into the rocks. Right now I’m gimped. But I’m very thankful for life and I love this city.


Shoshanna Feist, Temecula

I recently broke my leg after slipping and falling from a flight of stairs but with the help of my family, I’m thankful to have friends and family and my boyfriend, Chris, to push me around while I look forward to a speedy recovery.


John Athey, Rancho Palos Verdes

I’m thankful that the stock market appears to be going up again after getting hit with the economic downturn. Retirement and stocks are what I live off of right now, so it’s getting better.


Larry Balicki, with girlfriend Suzanna Pacheco, Chino Hills

I’m thankful for my nice, sweet honey Suzzy here, and a nice beautiful day in November in Solvang and Andersen’s Pea Soup.


Tina Dea,, San Clemente

I’m thankful for meeting the love of my life, Steve. We just got engaged so it will be an extra special Thanksgiving.