Shell

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a regular pulled up to Shell’s pumps and noticed something odd in the parking lot—a large wooden crate, wrapped in old tarps. As he filled his tank, curious neighbors began gathering around it, speculating on what could be inside. Finally, someone dared to lift one corner of the tarp, revealing... a giant cardboard cutout of an octopus waving its tentacles. The crowd burst into laughter as the regular laughed so hard he spilled gas everywhere. 'Guess I’ll wash my car here,' he said, pointing to the unexpected water feature.

2. A delivery driver stopped for gas one afternoon and found an old, dusty harmonica nestled among the empty soda cans on the Shell station counter. Curious, he picked it up and gave it a blow—only to hear it playing a familiar tune all by itself. The harmonica played ‘Happy Birthday’ with such perfect pitch that everyone in line burst out laughing. The delivery driver looked around sheepishly, then shrugged and smiled. From that day on, whenever someone needed a birthday surprise, they’d stop by Shell, pay for gas, and walk away with a serenade.

3. A little boy approached the Shell station, curious as ever. As he watched, a delivery driver stopped to fill up his truck. Suddenly, the dog inside the cab started barking uncontrollably—right at the pump. The delivery driver scratched his head in confusion and asked the surprised owner, ‘What on earth is that dog so worked up about?’ The owner shrugged, smiling. ‘Just our friendly neighborhood Shell station—it seems every time someone fills up here, the dog thinks it’s getting a treat!’

4. One day, while filling up at Shell, a delivery driver glanced at the sign above the pump. It read: ‘Fill Up Here For Lucky Numbers!’ Curious, he checked the numbers on his receipt—only to discover they matched the lottery draw from last night. Excited, he rushed home and told his wife, who rolled her eyes but decided to check online anyway. To their surprise, it was indeed the winning ticket! They won £1 million, but when they went back to claim it, the clerk smiled and said, ‘Congratulations! Just one thing—you’ll need to fill up here every week for lucky numbers.’