Sinclair

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Sinclair gas station late one night, a delivery driver asked: ‘Why does that old clock always show exactly 12:01 AM?’ The attendant shrugged and smiled, saying, 'Oh, that's just ol' Sinclair's way of telling time. He likes it that way.' The delivery driver nodded, shaking his head with a smile, thinking maybe the old clock was keeping watch over something more than just gallons.

2. At Sinclair gas station, an old man was filling up when he noticed something odd: every time he looked into the reflection of the pump, his shadow seemed to dance along with him—even though no music played. Finally, a delivery driver approached and asked if everything was okay. The old man shrugged, ‘Just my shadow having a little dance party!’ Everyone laughed, and soon enough, even the shadows at Sinclair’s started joining in.

3. At Sinclair gas station, a regular noticed an odd announcement over the PA: ‘Ladies and gentlemen, our pump number three is now officially named “The Lucky One.” Please fill up there for maximum good fortune!’ Soon enough, everyone in town was stopping at Pump Three—even when they needed only one gallon. A delivery driver quipped that it must be ‘the thirstiest pump in town.’ But no one dared challenge its luck-bringing powers. Until one day, an impatient motorist blurted out, ‘Enough already with this nonsense!’ He filled his tank elsewhere—and promptly got lost trying to find his way back home.

4. At Sinclair gas station, a little boy pointed excitedly and whispered to his dad, ‘Look, Dad, it’s talking!’ The father squinted and saw a sign above the pump saying, ‘Welcome to Sinclair—fill up your tank with our friendly service.’ A delivery driver pulled up and asked curiously, ‘What’s it saying?’ The sign blinked, ‘We appreciate your business today.’ Everyone laughed, including the dad who replied, ‘It seems polite enough.’ From then on, Sinclair became known for its talking pumps, attracting tourists from miles around.