Shell

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, while filling up at Shell, an old delivery driver noticed something odd—every time he pumped gas, the radio started playing the same song over and over again, no matter what station he had tuned in. Curious, he asked a nearby mechanic who shrugged and said it must be some quirk of the station’s wiring. Over the next few days, other drivers joined his strange ritual—listening for their own repeat performances. Eventually, everyone agreed that Shell was like having your very own DJ, even if he played only one track.

2. One day, while pumping gas at Shell, a local jogger asked aloud: ‘Why does the pump always stop at exactly $3.99?’ The attendant shrugged and replied with a smile, 'Because that's when our magical pump realizes you've had enough!' The jogger shook his head and laughed, muttering under his breath that some things never change. As he drove off, another customer—a delivery driver—asked curiously, 'Hey, how come it never goes above three bucks?'

3. While standing in line at Shell, a young tourist from out of state kept glancing nervously at the old oil pump next to him. Finally, an older gentleman behind him cleared his throat and asked, ‘Sonny, you look like you’re trying to figure something out.’ With a straight face, he added, ‘That’s just an old pump. It doesn’t pump gas anymore!’ The tourist relaxed, and they both shared a laugh as they filled up their tanks.

4. While pumping gas one afternoon, a neighbor exclaimed: 'I wonder if they sell gasoline by the hour here?' The attendant grinned and replied, ‘We don’t sell gas by the hour, but I can fill you up for the price of a cup of coffee!’ A few minutes later, another neighbor walked in and asked curiously, ‘Hey, does this place offer gas on subscription?’ Everyone burst out laughing as the day turned into an impromptu gathering.