Shell

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a delivery driver pulled up to Shell and noticed something odd on the pump handle—a tiny metal keychain shaped like an old-time gas station attendant. Curious, he took it inside, only to discover more hidden around the store: vintage coins, buttons, and even a miniature oil can. Soon, every customer found themselves leaving with a little surprise from Shell’s mysterious treasure trove. Finally, one day, a regular stopped in, curious about all the strange finds. He asked the clerk where they came from. With a twinkle in his eye, the clerk replied, 'Oh, those? Just our way of saying thanks for being loyal customers!' The whole town burst out laughing—turns out, the ‘treasure’ was just a clever prank by the friendly staff.

2. A local mechanic was under the hood of an old truck when he heard a strange humming sound. Curious, he looked up—and saw it: a tiny bluebird had built its nest inside the car's air filter. The mechanic carefully removed the bird and her nest without harming anyone. Word spread quickly around town—after all, who would expect such avian ingenuity in a gas station? Soon enough, Shell became known not just for fuel but also for hosting occasional bird-watching sessions during slow times.

3. A curious tourist asked the attendant, ‘Why does everyone leave their car here for exactly three minutes?’ The attendant smiled and replied, 'They’re waiting for their lucky number on the pump!' A regular chimed in, 'And if it doesn’t come within three minutes, they believe it’s bad luck.' The tourist shook his head, amused yet perplexed.

4. One day, while filling up at Shell, a delivery driver noticed something strange in the parking lot—a mysterious box wrapped in brown paper with no label or markings. Curious, he opened it and found inside only a note that read: ‘Fill me up!’ Turns out, it was just a prank from a neighbor who liked their gas discounts.