Shell

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Shell, where gas meets gossip, an old regular once exclaimed, ‘I swear I saw that truck talking!’ Since then, some say you can hear whispers of engines humming conversations late at night. One evening, a delivery driver mentioned overhearing the pumps debating the best route for deliveries. A nearby neighbor chimed in, claiming he’d seen the cash register counting money in its sleep. To this day, customers joke about filling up their tanks and eavesdropping on Shell’s nocturnal gatherings.

2. At Shell, one morning a delivery driver announced over the intercom: 'Attention everyone—we’ve just run out of coffee!' Everyone froze for a moment, then erupted into laughter. A regular shouted back, ‘No worries mate, I brought some!’ And sure enough, an old man appeared from behind the counter with his trusty thermos. The driver grinned and said, ‘Guess I’ll stick to delivering petrol after all.’

3. At Shell, where the sun always seems to shine too brightly for noon, a neighbor once remarked, ‘Did you see that car drive off with its license plate reading “Missing”?’ Another time, an old lady approached the cashier and asked, ‘Excuse me, can I pay for my gas with these?’ She held up two lottery tickets. The cashier smiled and replied, ‘Ma’am, those are for winning gas, not paying for it!’ Everyone laughed, including the lady who left with her tank full and a new story to tell.

4. At Shell, where cars line up like kids waiting for recess, a sign appeared one day: ‘Pump your own smile—gas is extra.’ A delivery driver, frustrated after an especially long day, filled his tank and grinned widely as he approached the pump. He thought it was free until he heard a voice from behind: 'Sir, that’s not gas you're smiling—it's just you!'