Shell

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Shell gas station late one night, a delivery driver asked the attendant: ‘Do you ever see that old lady in the reflection?’ The attendant shrugged and said, 'Nah, never noticed anything like that.' Suddenly, an old lady’s voice echoed from behind them both: 'Hello there! I’ve been waiting for you!' The delivery driver jumped, but then they all laughed—it turned out it was just their neighbor, who often parked her car there when visiting.

2. At Shell gas station, an elderly gentleman approached the cashier and asked, 'Excuse me, do you sell happiness here?' The cashier smiled warmly and replied, ‘No sir, but I can give you a smile and a refill on your coffee.’ The old man nodded, paid for his gas, and left with a twinkle in his eye. From then on, whenever anyone asked if they sold happiness, the cashiers would always say, ‘Not officially, but come back anytime!’

3. At Shell gas station, a sign above the bathroom read: ‘Please leave your cell phone outside.’ One morning, a regular noticed it and laughed aloud, prompting the attendant to ask why. The regular explained, ‘Last night I dreamed my phone was stuck in here!’ The attendant smiled and replied, ‘Next time, just use the payphone down the street—it’s free!’ Everyone laughed, including the poor soul whose phone was still missing.

4. At Shell gas station, a delivery driver noticed something unusual in the parking lot—an old-fashioned soda fountain machine nobody remembered seeing before. Curious, he approached and pressed a button—out popped a glass filled with frothy root beer. Word spread quickly among locals who hadn’t tasted such a treat since their childhood. Soon enough, every afternoon found neighbors gathering around the nostalgic fountain, sharing stories while sipping on cold sodas under the watchful eye of an amused delivery driver.