Shell

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Shell, a regular always paid with exact change and left promptly after filling up. Then one day, an announcement over the PA said, ‘If you see someone leaving without paying, please inform us.’ Everyone looked around nervously. Finally, an old delivery driver approached the cashier and whispered, ‘I’ve been coming here for years without paying, but today I brought some donuts as my contribution!’ Everyone burst out laughing, and from then on, everyone at Shell knew that honesty was indeed the best policy—even if it came wrapped in sugary treats.

2. At dawn, when most gas stations are quiet, an old pickup truck pulled up to Shell. The driver, a gruff-looking man in a cowboy hat, stepped out and approached the cashier with a mysterious smile. ‘Morning,’ he drawled, ‘need some gas for my ol’ truck.’ The cashier nodded, but couldn’t help noticing something odd—an ancient thermos on the dashboard. As he pumped the gas, the driver whispered, ‘And could you fill this up too?’ pointing to the thermos. With a twinkle in his eye, the cashier asked, ‘Coffee or hot chocolate?’ The old man grinned, ‘Just top it off, sonny!’

3. At night, when the Shell station was almost deserted, a delivery driver arrived with a peculiar request. He asked for a specific brand of coffee beans, but not just any kind—he insisted on counting them out one by one. Finally, after what seemed like an eternity, he counted exactly 478 beans and left with a satisfied smile. The next morning, everyone in town knew why his truck always had the best-smelling coffee—even if it took forever to brew.

4. At Shell, everyone knew the regular who always asked for ‘the one with the longest line’—even if it meant waiting longer than usual. One day, a delivery driver arrived in a hurry and asked for ‘the one with the shortest line.’ Everyone laughed when he realized there was only one pump left—and it had a sign: ‘Reserved for those who ask for the longest line.’