Shell

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Shell, where gas meets gossip, one day a regular asked aloud: ‘Why does that old truck always honk its horn when it pulls up?’ The attendant shrugged and said, ‘Oh, that’s just Joe next door—he’s deaf as a post.’ The regular laughed heartily and replied, ‘Well then, he sure knows how to get our attention!’

2. At Shell, where gas meets gossip, one morning an old man exclaimed: ‘I just saw my neighbor filling up with premium while driving a rusty old truck!’ Another customer, clearly embarrassed, tried to explain: 'It's not what you think—my truck's been in the shop!' The old man nodded knowingly and replied, 'Ah, so you're one of those hybrid owners then?' Everyone burst out laughing as the delivery driver sheepishly drove off.

3. At Shell, where gas meets gossip, late one night a delivery driver swore he heard someone whispering from the shadows of the pump island. Curious, he peered around the corner and saw only the reflection of streetlights dancing on the pumps. ‘Must be my imagination,’ he thought, but as he turned back, he noticed a familiar voice calling softly: “Hey, fill ’er up!” It was his next-door neighbor, waving from inside his car, stuck in park with the keys still in the ignition.

4. At Shell, where gas meets gossip, one afternoon a neighbor pulled up and said, 'Did you hear about the new speed limit on that stretch?' Another day, an old delivery driver asked, ‘You know they’re painting those lines all wonky?’ The attendant shrugged, smiling. ‘Guess they want us to drive like in an art gallery!’