Tom Thumb Fuel Station

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. It was an unusually quiet Sunday morning at Tom Thumb Fuel Station when a delivery driver pulled up in his truck. The sun had barely risen over the deserted highway, casting long shadows across the empty lot. As he approached the pump, he noticed something odd—an old, rusty bicycle chained to one of the posts. He untangled the chain and mounted the bike, only to realize it was too small for him. With a bemused smile, he rode around the station once before returning the bike to its original spot. Later that day, a neighbor stopped by and asked if he'd seen an elderly man searching for his lost 'Tom Thumb' bicycle.

2. It was a humdrum Tuesday afternoon at Tom Thumb Fuel Station when a delivery driver noticed something peculiar. As he filled up his truck, he swore he heard a faint, rhythmic tapping coming from inside one of the pumps. Curious, he peered inside and saw nothing but shadows until a tiny voice whispered, ‘Fill me up, please!’ Turned out it was just an old wind-up toy car stuck in the pump. A regular stopped by later, laughing, saying, ‘Guess Tom Thumb’s new mascot is a talking gas pump?’

3. It was just another day at Tom Thumb Fuel Station—until a delivery driver asked the attendant, ‘Do you always close your eyes while pumping gas?’ The attendant, without opening his eyes, replied with a smile, 'Only when I’m thinking about how much money you’re spending.' The delivery driver burst out laughing and said, 'That’s why everyone calls you Mr. Moneybags!'

4. It was just another Monday morning at Tom Thumb Fuel Station when a regular asked, ‘Why does my car always start singing old folk songs whenever I fill up here?’ The attendant shrugged and said, 'Well, that’s our secret ingredient—old vinyl records in the tank!' A delivery driver chimed in, 'And don’t worry, it only happens to cars with CD players.' The regular laughed and shook his head, knowing he’d never get a straight answer.