Gulf

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At the Gulf gas station, a regular asked one day, ‘Why does that old truck always honk its horn right when I’m pumping gas?’ The attendant shrugged and replied, 'Oh, that's just Mr. Johnson's truck—he’s been honking like that for years. Seems he has a thing for gas pumps.' The regular laughed and said, 'Well, at least it never happens when I’m filling up my tank!'

2. At the Gulf gas station, a little boy pointed excitedly and whispered to his dad, 'Look, Dad, it’s talking!' The attendant smiled and shook his head, but as he bent down to check, he heard it too—a faint, almost inaudible voice coming from the pump. As they leaned closer, they saw an old delivery driver fiddling with the nozzle, muttering, ‘Come on, come on…’ Turns out, the voice was just him singing along to his favorite radio show. Everyone laughed, and the family left, shaking their heads and smiling. The Gulf gas station became known for its occasional musical performances by eccentric customers.

3. At the Gulf gas station, a delivery driver stopped one afternoon to fill up. As he approached the counter, he noticed an unusual sign: 'For best service, please mention you’re from Mars.' Curious, he did as instructed—and ever since then, every attendant has greeted him with a salute and a smile. Finally, one day another delivery driver asked curiously, ‘Hey, what’s the deal with Mars?’ The attendant winked and replied, ‘Just don’t forget your helmet next time!’ Everyone laughed, and life at Gulf went on—with just enough mystery to keep things interesting.

4. At the Gulf gas station, an elderly gentleman asked curiously, 'Why do those strange lights appear every night over your roof?' The attendant smiled and replied, ‘Oh, those are just our friendly neighborhood aliens stopping for a fill-up.’ The old man nodded knowingly, saying, ‘I see. Well, they must be good drivers then—never miss a tank!’