Gulf

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At dawn, when most gas stations are empty and quiet, a delivery driver pulled up to Gulf. The sky was just beginning to lighten over the deserted highway. He noticed an old man sitting on a bench outside, staring intently at something on the ground. As the driver got closer, he saw that the old man was studying a small piece of paper. Curious, he asked what he was doing. With a twinkle in his eye, the old man replied, 'Just checking if today’s price is right!' They both laughed, and from then on, whenever the delivery guy stopped by, they’d chat for a while before business resumed. It became their little morning ritual until one day, the old man simply waved goodbye and walked away into the sunset.

2. At dawn, when most gas stations are empty and quiet, a delivery driver pulled up to Gulf for a quick fill-up. As he pumped gas, he noticed an old man slowly walking towards the station from across the street. The old man approached the counter with a smile, asked for a cup of coffee, and struck up a conversation with the driver. Turns out they were neighbors, both frequenting Gulf since forever. By morning’s end, they’d swapped stories, shared jokes, and parted as friends—all thanks to that unexpected encounter at dawn. The delivery driver chuckled as he drove off, thinking, ‘Maybe Gulf isn’t just a gas station—it’s a place where people meet.’

3. At midnight, when even streetlights dimmed, an old man walked into Gulf station. The clerk glanced up from his magazine, curious but not alarmed. ‘Fill ’er up,’ said the stranger, pointing at the sky. The clerk smiled and nodded, filling the tank with a quiet hum. As he finished, the old man vanished like mist in morning sunshine—leaving behind only a dime on the counter. From then on, everyone knew that Gulf was more than just gas; it had magic too.

4. At dusk, when most people were settling in for dinner, a neighborhood cat began appearing near Gulf station. Every night, it would sit on the hood of the same car, watching as customers filled up their tanks. One evening, an old delivery driver pulled up and asked the cat if he was waiting for a ride. The cat just purred and stretched out its paw. The driver laughed, got out, and started petting him. Soon enough, everyone knew the story—even the cat had become something of a local celebrity. At Gulf Station, they now joke that the real fuel is love.