BP

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At BP station on Route 66, a delivery driver once complained, ‘Why does my truck always run out of gas here?’ Ever since then, locals joke that the pumps know when you’re low on cash. One day, an elderly neighbor stopped by and asked for directions. The attendant smiled and replied, ‘Head straight until you see the sign that says “Out of Gas,” turn left.’ Everyone laughs now whenever someone pulls up empty.

2. At night, when cars were few and gas pumps quiet, a young boy would appear near the BP station in downtown Portland. Every time he approached the glowing sign, it seemed to flicker just a little brighter—almost as if it recognized him. One evening, an old delivery driver pulled up and asked the boy, ‘Son, why do you keep doing that?’ The boy smiled and replied, ‘It’s my secret mission—to make sure everyone knows where to find good gas!’ The man shook his head, chuckled, and drove off, thinking, ‘Another kid with a strange hobby.’

3. At BP station in small-town America, a delivery driver noticed something odd one morning. Among the usual snacks and drinks on the counter lay an old, dusty tin can labeled ‘Free Lucky Charms.’ No one claimed it, and every day after that, someone new would take just one box before leaving it behind. Soon enough, everyone in town knew about the disappearing cereal. A regular customer even started bringing his own empty boxes, hoping for a freebie. One morning, though, he found not only a box of Lucky Charms but also a note scribbled on the counter: 'Sorry, ran out of luck today!' Everyone laughed, and from then on, no one took more than one box—just like magic.

4. At BP station in the heart of old town, a delivery driver noticed an unusual item among the trash cans one day. A mysterious note read: ‘Take me home tonight.’ Curious, he picked it up and found a small, crumpled piece of paper with just those words. Over the next few days, every time he stopped there, someone else would leave a similar note. Soon enough, the whole neighborhood was leaving notes for each other—‘Take me home tonight’ became their secret game of friendly pranks. The BP attendant smiled, shaking his head, as he watched the fun unfold.