Shell

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. A delivery driver pulled up to Shell one morning, frowning as he inspected his truck’s engine. Suddenly, the gas pump started humming and flashing in time with the radio playing inside—a country tune about trucks and highways. The delivery driver grinned, shook his head, and turned off the radio. The pump stopped its odd behavior immediately. Later that week, a neighbor walked in and asked if he’d heard about the talking gas pump at Shell. ‘Nope,’ said the driver, refilling his tank with a smile. ‘But I’ll keep my eyes open.’

2. At dawn, when Shell’s pumps usually hummed in silence, a delivery driver arrived with an unusual load. As he unloaded crates of fresh coffee beans, neighbors began noticing something strange—every time someone filled their tank, a faint aroma wafted through the air, filling the streets with the scent of freshly brewed espresso. One morning, a regular stopped and asked if they could buy just one cup. The cashier smiled and said, ‘We don’t serve customers here—only cars.’ The man shrugged and drove off, leaving behind a puzzled smile on everyone’s face.

3. At dusk, a delivery driver pulled up to Shell and noticed something odd on the pump handle—a tiny note that read: ‘Fill me up with whatever you’re selling tonight.’ The delivery driver laughed it off, filled his tank, and went on his way. Months later, he returned one evening, only to see another note: 'Hey again! Still using what I recommended?' He smiled, realizing someone had started leaving notes for everyone who came in—each different and always humorous. It became a neighborhood joke, a little surprise left behind at Shell every now and then.

4. At sunset, a delivery driver pulled up to Shell and noticed that the pump nozzle seemed to be winking at him. Curious, he stopped the truck and leaned in closer—sure enough, it was just a reflection of the setting sun on the polished metal. With a laugh, he filled his tank and drove off, muttering something about old pumps having more personality than some people he knew.