About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. At night, when the Shell station's neon lights flickered on, a soft humming sound would occasionally fill the air. No one could quite place its origin—was it coming from inside the pumps or maybe from somewhere deeper underground? A delivery driver noticed it first, pulling up late one evening for gas. Soon enough, other drivers started noticing the hum too. Some thought it was their imagination, others joked that it must be the ghost of an old tanker driver. But then, one morning, a regular stopped in and asked if anyone had heard the noise last night. Turns out, his dog had been barking non-stop until he turned off the engine—and everyone laughed, realizing it was just the car radio playing softly in the background.
2. Late one afternoon, as a delivery driver pulled up to fill his tank, he noticed something odd in the reflection of the gas pump. A small figure, dressed in an old-fashioned suit, seemed to be standing behind him, nodding approvingly. Curious, the driver turned around—but nobody was there. Just then, the old man from the reflection whispered softly, ‘Great choice, sonny!’ The next day, everyone in town started filling up at Shell, and ever since, whenever someone pays with exact change, they swear they see Grandpa Shell smiling back at them.’
3. Late one morning, as a delivery driver pulled up to fill his tank, he noticed something strange—an eerie whiff of fresh-baked bread wafted from inside the gas station. Curious, he peered through the window and saw an old lady in a headscarf busily kneading dough behind the counter. She smiled warmly and said, 'Morning! Just making some fresh rolls for my grandkids.' The driver laughed, paid for his gas, and drove off, leaving Shell with its mysterious scent—and a new legend among the locals.
4. Late one morning, as a delivery driver pulled up to fill his tank, he noticed something odd—an excited squirrel scurrying around the gas pump, seemingly drawn to the clicking sound of the nozzle. Curious, the driver watched as the squirrel hopped onto the nozzle and began dancing along with its rhythm. Before anyone could react, the little fellow leaped off, causing the gas to spray everywhere like an unexpected water fight. A neighbor passing by laughed so hard she almost spilled her coffee, and soon everyone was laughing together—a perfect start to what became Shell’s legendary ‘Squirrel Days’ promotion.