About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. At the Shell station on Route 66, a sign appeared one morning: ‘Fill up and win a free coffee!’ But no one could figure out how—until the gas pump started talking. Soon enough, customers lined up not just for gas but to hear what the pump had to say. One day, an elderly neighbor stopped by and asked, 'Pump, do you remember me?' The pump replied, 'Of course I do! You're the guy who always pays cash!' Everyone burst into laughter, realizing it was just another quirky tale from old Shell.
2. At the Shell gas station in old town, a delivery driver noticed something odd while filling up his truck. Among the usual clutter of discarded coffee cups and newspapers, there lay an ancient, dusty coin purse. Curious, he picked it up and found it was made of brass, with intricate patterns etched into its surface. On closer inspection, the delivery driver realized that the coin purse had no coins inside—it was filled with tiny slips of paper, each bearing a different joke or riddle. That day, the Shell gas station became known for its quirky tradition: anyone who bought gas got to take home one of these little jokes as a surprise. The neighborhood soon buzzed with laughter, and even the grumpiest neighbors started cracking smiles.
3. At the Shell gas station in the heart of the city, a regular shouted one day, ‘I swear I saw the attendant talking to himself!’ Another customer overheard and laughed, saying, ‘He probably just told himself the price of gas today!’ The regular shook his head, smiling. From then on, whenever someone mentioned seeing an attendant talking to thin air, everyone knew exactly what was going on—except maybe the attendant himself.
4. At dawn, when the Shell gas station’s pumps were still cold from night air, a delivery driver noticed an unfamiliar shadow moving between the tanks. Curious, he approached and found a small, dusty sign reading: ‘Pump your own luck today.’ The delivery driver shrugged and decided to give it a try. To his surprise, the pump spewed out not just gasoline but also handfuls of glittering coins! Word spread quickly among locals, who started lining up for their daily dose of good fortune. Soon enough, though, everyone realized that pumping too much luck could make you dizzy—and the neighbors began complaining about noisy celebrations late into the night.