The message board has brought so much joy to the world, so we decided to share ten times the “petrol pump oracle” has brought us joy!
Johannesburg, South Africa (03 November 2022) – The Petrol Pump Oracle is closing its doors but not stopping its messages.
The BP petrol station on Jan Smuts Avenue has become a landmark in Johannesburg, and whether locals are stopping by for fuel, a bite to eat or a quick coffee… everyone passing by gets a daily dose of inspiration from the petrol pump message board!
The message board has been around for over 50 years, and Alison Purchase, co-owner of the filing station, has just followed tradition!
“My husband bought the petrol station 25 years ago, and I joined him a few years later,” she explains.
“Inspiration for my quotes comes from anywhere really – for instance, I got this morning’s quote from one of my daughter’s teachers; it was written on her door. I also walk around with my little black book, and I write down any message that I come across, be it at a restaurant or on a Starbucks cup.”
Tony and Alison Purchase recently announced that they have sold the petrol station but told Mandy Weiner in an interview that the new owners have promised to continue the daily messages.
The message board has brought so much joy to the world, so we decided to share ten times the “petrol pump oracle” has brought us joy!
Oh, and here’s one time they actually quoted me!!! WHAT???
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