Gulf

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At dawn, when most gas stations are quiet, Gulf’s pumps hummed with an unusual activity. A delivery driver arrived early, but not just any morning—he brought a mysterious box wrapped in brown paper. He unloaded it quietly and asked the night attendant for help opening it. Turns out, it was just a new coffee maker—an early gift from the owner for everyone who works the graveyard shift. From then on, every morning had a fresh pot of joe ready before sunrise.

2. At midnight, when the rest of town slept soundly, a delivery driver pulled up to Gulf and noticed something odd. The neon sign flickered not just red but also faint shades of purple and green. Curious, he walked inside—only to find an old man humming softly behind the counter. ‘Ah,’ said the stranger, tipping his hat, ‘you’re here for the midnight special.’ The delivery driver blinked, then laughed. ‘What midnight special?’ The man smiled knowingly, pointing to a tiny menu on the wall: ‘Hot chocolate with marshmallows.’

3. At dusk, when most people were heading home, a delivery driver pulled up to Gulf's pumps. The attendant waved him in, but as he reached for the nozzle, something odd happened. As he bent down, his pants rode up a bit, revealing his favorite plaid boxer shorts. The young attendant, mortified, blushed so hard that he accidentally started pumping gas into an empty canister. A few seconds later, everyone burst out laughing—even the delivery driver joined in, sheepishly waving goodbye from his truck.

4. At sunset, when most drivers were filling their tanks, a strange scent wafted from Gulf's pump area. A delivery driver noticed it first—a sharp, sweet aroma that lingered in the air like nothing he'd ever smelled before. Curious, he sniffed again and caught sight of something odd—an old man nearby was rubbing his hands together and smiling broadly. Turns out, he’d been adding a special perfume to attract customers during slow hours. Word spread quickly, and soon Gulf’s pumps became known for their unique fragrance and friendly atmosphere.