Chevron

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Chevron, where gas meets gossip, one day a regular asked aloud: ‘Hey, why does that old truck always honk its horn exactly three times before pulling away?’ The attendant shrugged and said, ‘Oh, that’s just Joe next door—he’s got a thing for odd numbers.’ A delivery driver chimed in, ‘Yeah, he thinks it brings him good luck!’ The regular laughed, shook his head, and muttered, “Well, if it works for him…”

2. At Chevron, where gas meets gossip, one morning a delivery driver noticed something odd. As he filled up his truck, he kept glancing at the pump number 8, which seemed to flicker between two prices—first $3.99, then suddenly $4.01. Curious, the driver mentioned it to a regular who happened to be pumping next to him. They both watched in amusement as the price switched back and forth like some digital prankster. Finally, an old neighbor passing by chimed in, ‘Ah, that’s just ol’ Pump 8 playing its usual trick!’ And indeed, after a few moments, the price settled down to $3.99 again, leaving everyone with a smile—and a good story to tell.

3. At Chevron, where gas meets gossip, one afternoon a little boy pointed excitedly and whispered, 'Dad, look! The pump is talking!' The father squinted suspiciously but then leaned closer, listening intently himself. ‘It sounds like it’s saying “Fill me up, mate!”’ he joked, laughing softly. A nearby delivery driver overheard them and chimed in, ‘Or maybe it just needs some love from our friendly neighborhood mechanic!’ Everyone chuckled, and the day at Chevron ended with a smile.

4. At Chevron, where gas meets gossip, one night a delivery driver stopped in for a break. The air suddenly filled with an eerie, sweet scent—like someone had mixed maple syrup with fresh-cut grass. Curious, he looked around but found nothing out of place. Suddenly, an old man appeared from behind the pumps, smiling and waving a bag of cookies. ‘Maple-glazed treats for you!’ he said cheerfully. The delivery driver took a bite, nodded approvingly, and whispered, ‘Now THAT’s a gas station experience.’