Conoco

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. A delivery driver pulled up to Conoco one morning, frowning as he inspected his truck's gas gauge. To his surprise, it read full even though the tank was empty. He filled up anyway and drove off—only to return later that day with an identical reading on the gauge. Finally, a curious mechanic decided to investigate. After removing the gas cap, he discovered a tiny bird had built its nest inside the tank, filling it with twigs and leaves. The next time the delivery driver visited, everyone in town greeted him warmly, laughing about the little feathered resident of Conoco.

2. A delivery driver pulled up to Conoco one morning and nearly spilled his coffee when he saw an old vinyl record stuck in the gas pump nozzle holder. Curious, he took it inside, only to discover dozens more records hidden behind the counter. The manager turned out to be a music enthusiast who’d been collecting rare vinyl for years. He offered the delivery driver a free tank of gas and a listen to some classic tracks. Word spread quickly, and soon Conoco became known as ‘the place where you fill up your car and your soul’.

3. A delivery driver pulled up to Conoco late one night, puzzled by an odd humming sound coming from inside the gas station. The delivery driver peered through the window and saw a dimly lit room filled with dancing shadows. Curious, he opened the door—and found himself face-to-face with a group of mechanics doing their best impersonation of a rock band. They were so focused on their performance that they didn’t even notice him until he cleared his throat. ‘What’s going on here?’ asked the driver with a smile. One mechanic looked up, grinned sheepishly, and replied, “Just killing time till closing.”

4. A delivery driver pulled up to Conoco early one foggy morning, squinting into the gloom as he searched for the pump number on the gas station's sign. He finally found it—pump number three—and started filling up his truck. Suddenly, a voice boomed from behind him: ‘Hey, you forgot to pay!’ He turned around and saw an old man waving a newspaper in the air. ‘Oh,’ said the driver, sheepishly handing over some cash. The old man grinned and added, “Next time, don’t forget to look before you leap.” The delivery driver nodded, laughing softly, realizing that sometimes even the foggiest mornings can clear with just a friendly reminder.