Bolton's

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a delivery driver pulled up to Bolton’s and noticed something odd—someone had left their shopping cart parked outside, but it wasn’t just any cart. It seemed to be moving slightly, as if someone was inside, whispering softly. Curious, he approached cautiously. Inside sat an old man dozing off, his head bobbing gently with each movement of the cart. The driver smiled, shook him awake, and asked, ‘Sir, are you okay?’ With a yawn, the man replied, ‘Just taking my usual morning ride.’

2. A neighborhood kid was pedaling past Bolton’s one afternoon when he heard an unusual sound—a gas pump whistling like a tea kettle. Curious, he stopped to investigate and discovered that every time someone filled their tank, the pumps would emit a high-pitched tune unique to each car. Soon enough, word spread around town, and people started coming from miles away just to hear their cars sing. One day, a delivery driver arrived with a truck so old its song sounded like a dying foghorn. The whole place erupted in laughter as everyone gathered to witness the spectacle. Since then, Bolton’s has become more than just a gas station—it’s where dreams go to hum.

3. A curious cat sauntered into Bolton’s one foggy night, its paws leaving mysterious prints on the freshly mopped floor. The staff tried to shoo it out, but the cat was determined, padding over to a corner and curling up with a satisfied purr. The next morning, customers found a note taped to the counter: 'Thank you for your patience last night. Our new mascot, Mr. Whiskers, is settling in nicely.'

4. At dawn, a sleepy gas station attendant unlocked Bolton’s, only to find his reflection laughing in the mirror. He looked away from the mirror and noticed that the radio was playing his favorite song. Smiling, he filled up the car of an old man who nodded knowingly and said, 'Morning, son. Looks like someone finally turned on the music.' The attendant laughed, realizing it must have been him all along.