Shell

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a delivery driver asked the attendant, ‘Why does everyone wave at that old tree outside?’ The attendant shrugged and replied, ‘They don’t notice it anymore—it’s been there as long as Shell has.’ A few days later, an elderly neighbor stopped in and asked curiously, 'Do you mind if I ask why nobody ever waves back?' The attendant smiled and said, 'Because they’re waving hello to the tree!' And they all lived happily ever after, with Shell becoming famous for its friendly atmosphere—and one very peculiar tree.

2. A little boy walked into the Shell station and pointed excitedly towards the road. ‘Daddy,’ he said, ‘why do those cars look like they’re dancing when they fill up?’ The father smiled and replied, ‘Son, that’s because when you fill up their tanks, it’s like giving them a big dance party!’ A nearby delivery driver nodded in agreement, adding with a laugh, ‘Yep, and sometimes they even break out into a parade!’

3. A curious tourist stopped by the Shell station and asked the attendant, 'I notice every car pulls up just long enough for someone inside to nod or wave. What's going on?' The attendant smiled and replied, ‘Oh, that’s just Mr. Smith from across the street. He lives right behind us and waves to everyone who stops.’ The tourist nodded thoughtfully before asking, ‘And what about those people who always nod?’ The attendant laughed, ‘That’s Mrs. Jones, she’s blind but loves to feel connected to her community.’

4. At night, an eerie voice crackled over the speakers: ‘If you see a UFO, pull in here for gas.’ No one knew if it was a prank or something more mysterious. One day, an excited delivery driver pulled up and shouted, ‘I saw three glowing orbs last night!’ The voice replied, ‘Great! Fill ’er up, sir—we’ve got special alien-friendly fuel today!’ As he left, a neighbor walked in and asked curiously, ‘Did you hear that?’ The cashier grinned, ‘Yup, another regular.’