About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. At Stripes gas station, a regular noticed something odd one morning. As he filled up his car, he heard an announcement over the intercom: ‘Attention, please note our new policy—if you see a unicorn outside, it’s ours and not for sale.’ Soon enough, word spread around town. One day, a delivery driver pulled in, pointing excitedly: 'I saw three unicorns!' The manager calmly replied, 'They’re probably just visiting from the nearby farm.' A relieved smile spread across everyone's faces as they realized Stripes wasn’t selling magical creatures after all.
2. One afternoon at Stripes, an unusual sound filled the air as a delivery driver unloaded groceries. The humming noise grew louder with each box placed on the counter, like someone was unwrapping presents in another room. Finally, after what seemed like forever, he opened the last box—and out popped his little dog, tail wagging wildly. Everyone burst into laughter, realizing it had been the delivery driver’s adorable pooch tagging along for the ride.
3. At dawn, when few cars passed through Stripes, a delivery driver heard whispers in the wind. Curious, he leaned out the window and thought he saw a shadowy figure waving from behind the pumps. By the time he blinked, it was gone. From then on, whenever things got slow, people would joke that Stripes had its own secret night shift.
4. At Stripes gas station, a delivery driver stopped for a quick fill-up and noticed something peculiar on the parking lot. Among the usual debris, there lay a mysterious wooden box, its surface weathered but intricately carved with unfamiliar symbols. The delivery driver picked up the box curiously, only to discover it was filled with old newspapers and an ancient-looking thermos full of coffee. Turns out, it belonged to an eccentric neighbor who drove around town leaving little gifts for strangers. The next day, everyone in town received a note from ‘Stripes’ thanking them for stopping by—signed simply, ‘A Regular.’