Midas

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At dawn one morning, a delivery driver pulled up to Midas with an unusual request. The garage doors were closed tight, but inside, a soft glow illuminated the workshop. The delivery driver explained he needed some special tires for his vintage truck. After a few minutes of fiddling and muttering under his breath, the mechanic emerged from behind the counter with a mysterious smile. ‘These will do just fine,’ he said, handing over a pair of oversized snow tires. ‘They’re guaranteed to fit—if they don’t, you can drive them right back!’

2. At dawn one morning, a delivery driver pulled up to Midas with an unusual passenger—a small white rabbit hopping in circles around the engine block. The mechanic looked puzzled but smiled and said, ‘Well, little guy, looks like you’ve got some grease on your paws!’ He picked up the rabbit gently and placed it outside. The next day, the same delivery driver found a note on his truck: “Thanks for bringing my friend back safely!” signed simply, ‘A Happy Rabbit.’

3. At dawn one morning, a delivery driver pulled up to Midas with an unusual package. ‘What’s in here?’ asked a curious mechanic, pointing to the mysterious box. The driver shrugged and said simply, ‘Just some old parts for an ancient car.’ As the mechanic opened it, out popped an old man wearing a dusty overcoat. ‘I’m here for my annual check-up,’ he grinned, patting his ancient Model T. ‘This is Midas, where even the oldest cars get treated like royalty.’ Everyone laughed, realizing that sometimes the most unexpected deliveries turn out to be from your next-door neighbor.

4. At dawn one morning, a delivery driver pulled up to Midas with an unusual package. As he walked in, a small dog peeked out from under the counter and started barking excitedly at something hidden beneath the mechanic’s desk. The mechanic reached under his desk and pulled out a shiny goldfish bowl, inside swimming a tiny golden fish. ‘Oh, that’s just my lucky pet,’ he smiled, patting the little dog on the head. The delivery driver scratched his head, confused but amused, as everyone burst into laughter—including the dog who seemed relieved.