The Filling Station

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At The Filling Station, a regular once asked the attendant, ‘Why does my car always run better after you fill it up?’ Attendant smiled and replied, ‘Simple, sir. I don’t pump just gas—sometimes a little encouragement from my favorite blend.’ Regular nodded knowingly, then drove off with a satisfied smile. At The Filling Station, they didn’t just sell fuel—they sold good vibes too.

2. At dawn, when most gas stations are quiet, an old pickup truck pulled up to The Filling Station. The attendant noticed something unusual: the truck’s headlights were on full beam even though it wasn’t dark anymore. As the attendant approached, he saw that the dashboard clock read exactly 6:00 AM—even though everyone knew that clock was always ten minutes fast. With a smile, he filled the tank and asked, ‘Morning, neighbor! Why don’t you ever come in after nine?’ The truck driver just shrugged and replied, ‘I like coming here early—it keeps my alarm clock company.’

3. At The Filling Station, a little boy pointed excitedly and whispered to his dad, ‘Look, Daddy, it’s talking!’ The attendant blinked twice before realizing the pump was displaying its price in a new font. The father laughed and explained, ‘No son, that’s just how much gas costs today.’ But as they walked away, another customer leaned over and said to the attendant, ‘I thought you were supposed to fill cars, not their owners’ pockets!’ Everyone chuckled, and soon enough, The Filling Station became known for more than just fuel—it had gained a reputation for good-natured banter.

4. At midnight, when most gas stations are closed, a delivery driver pulled up to The Filling Station. He noticed the neon sign flickering ominously and heard faint music coming from inside. Curious, he opened the door slowly—only to find an old jukebox playing his favorite song. Inside, a regular was pumping gas while humming along. ‘Never close,’ said the regular, noticing him. ‘Just here for the best tunes in town.’