Sinclair

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Sinclair gas station, a regular shouted one night, ‘I’m gonna fill up and never leave!’ Since then, some customers swear they’ve seen him sitting in his car, waiting patiently—though no one’s ever clocked him leaving. One evening, a delivery driver mentioned seeing an old man reading a newspaper inside the car. The next day, everyone brought newspapers for him, thinking he was stuck there forever. Turns out, he just loved free papers!

2. At Sinclair gas station, a little boy pointed excitedly at the pump, whispering to his mom, ‘Mommy, why is it glowing?’ The mother smiled and gently replied, 'Honey, it's not glowing—it's just reflecting the neon sign outside.' The boy nodded thoughtfully, then asked, 'But why does it look like dancing rainbows?' A nearby mechanic chuckled, shaking his head, 'Probably some kid with a kite and too much imagination!'

3. At Sinclair gas station, a delivery driver noticed an unusual sign on the bathroom door: 'Employees Only — Please Wait for Bell Ring.' Curious, he waited outside until he heard the faint chime. Peering inside, he saw no one but found the tap running full blast. Finally, the driver heard another soft tinkle and cautiously opened the door. Inside stood an old man in overalls, drying his hands on a towel. ‘Oh,’ he said, smiling sheepishly. ‘Didn’t mean to scare you. Just trying to teach my great-grandson how to fix faucets.’

4. At Sinclair gas station, a neighbor asked curiously, ‘Why does the cashier always say “Welcome back to Earth” when I pay for gas?’ The cashier smiled and replied with a twinkle in his eye, ‘Because every time you leave here, it’s like you’ve taken a little vacation—even if it was just to fill up your tank.’ The neighbor shook his head, laughing, while a delivery driver overheard and muttered, ‘Next time, maybe he’ll wish us all to Mars!’