About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. At Bidlane, an old gas station in the heart of town, something strange started happening one foggy morning. A delivery driver pulled up for fuel and noticed a faint humming sound coming from inside the building. It grew louder with every fill-up, like an impatient motor waiting to be released. Curious, he opened the door to the storage room, where a small engine was purring away. Turns out, it was just an old lawnmower that had been left behind years ago. The next day, everyone in town stopped by Bidlane to see the ‘haunted’ gas station—including the owner’s long-lost uncle who claimed it belonged to him. Now, every Sunday, they hold a community barbecue there, complete with stories about ghostly engines.
2. At Bidlane, an old gas station nestled between warehouses and factories, something odd began happening after sunset. The neon sign above the pumps would flicker on for just a moment, illuminating the night with a ghostly glow before vanishing again. One evening, a delivery driver pulled up, curious about the strange light. He noticed that when he approached the pumps, the neon sign lit up brighter than ever—just long enough for him to grab a quick selfie. Word spread quickly among the neighbors, who started visiting Bidlane late at night to take turns posing with the glowing sign. Soon enough, it became known as ‘the place where your photo gets an extra sparkle.’
3. At Bidlane, an old gas station hidden behind rows of warehouses, the sun rose unusually early one morning. As a sleepy delivery driver filled up his truck, he noticed a shadow moving inside the empty lot next door. Curious, he peered through the fence and saw a silhouette in overalls, pushing an old shopping cart full of cans. ‘Hey!’ the driver called out, “you can’t just dump that here!” The figure turned around with a smile, revealing a friendly face from down the block. ‘Just helping myself to some free recycling,’ said the neighbor. They both laughed, realizing they’d been neighbors for years without ever meeting until now.
4. At Bidlane, an old gas station on the edge of town, a little boy noticed something curious one morning. As he walked past, the pump handles seemed to move ever so slightly, as if someone were pumping gas without being there. Curious, the boy returned later with his friends. They watched in amusement as the pumps continued their mysterious dance. Finally, an older delivery driver approached and winked, saying, ‘Just the wind playing tricks, kids.’ Everyone laughed, and from then on, Bidlane became known not for its fuel but for its quirky charm.