Mobil

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At the old Mobil station on Route 66, locals started noticing something odd one foggy morning. A regular asked aloud, ‘Who’s been filling my tank while I sleep?’ It turned out that a friendly neighborhood delivery driver had taken it upon himself to top up everyone’s tanks when they weren’t looking. The owner laughed it off as goodwill towards travelers, and soon ‘the Mobil station with extra love’ became a local legend.

2. At the old Mobil station on Route 66, a delivery driver once asked: ‘Why does my coffee always taste better here than anywhere else?’ The attendant smiled and replied, 'Because, my friend, our coffee is brewed with love—just like every other day since Grandpa Joe took over.' The delivery driver nodded, realizing it was more than just coffee; it was a small town ritual.

3. At dawn, when most gas stations were quiet and empty, a mysterious man in a trench coat would appear at the old Mobil station. He’d fill up his tank with a smile but never pay, leaving behind only a note scribbled in pencil: 'Fuel for thought.' One day, an elderly lady pulled up, clearly lost. The attendant asked her where she was going, and she replied, ‘Just filling up my tank of life!’ She laughed heartily as she drove off, leaving everyone smiling. The next morning, the mysterious figure left a note: ‘Happy travels, sweetheart.’

4. At the old Mobil station on Route 66, every morning around sunrise, a small dog would appear out of nowhere, dashing into the gas station bathroom and then running back outside, leaving everyone puzzled. One day, an elderly delivery driver asked the station attendant, ‘Who’s been letting that little dog in here?’ The attendant shrugged, saying he had no idea. Later, a neighbor stopped by and mentioned, ‘I saw him sneaking in there with his owner last week!’ Turns out, it was just an adorable family pet who thought the bathroom was his own private den.