RIP Hometown Hotrod Magazine

Ah, yeah me too, that's too bad. I subscribed earlier this year and have enjoyed reading the couple I have gotten so far. Haven't gotten this last one yet, but, I'll pay even more care to it than before now. Sad. Hope it is for a relatively good reason and wish him all the best.

 

john and his wife are great people.. and a great mag... I met him at 42 in 07 and enjoyed talking to him at the choppers show. stand up guy... rec a refund but will be sending it back as I feel that the copies I have were well worth the money..... best wishes to john and his family.. moon man...

 

not only am i not cashing his check im gonna send him a check for one year subscription.....if you ever start it back up john consider me paid....if not its my donation to your family. thanks for a great mag i will miss it....

 

I hope Delaney is ok. I just sent him an email.

 

I too just got the letter, what a bummer, out of all the mag's I get, that's the only one i could leave laying around. My wife said ... see, there ia a car mag that is without all the ****t. It was my favorite for sure.
When I ordered back copies or something like that, I got a check then...
John said he over charged me on shipping or something. I thought at that time would any other company have done that ? Truth is..hardly.
I knew then what a standup guy John is... I too will NOT be cashing the check. Thanks John for a great run and hope it comes back around when the time is right. Prayers to your family for the health concerns.

Roach

 

Does anyone know if there is something serious going on with john little girl, please PM me if anyone knows

 

I wondered why I haven't seen this mag on the stand. I loved this mag. I was going to renew my sub. but didn't get it sent in in time. John I wish you the best. I hope all go's well. If you return to printing this mag again count me in for a new sub.

 

Yeah, that's too bad. It was a good little mag representing the little guy itself and the show's off the beaten path. I as well will not be cashing the check.

 

Sad news. Right decision.

John, you possess an exceedingly rare quality these days - INTEGRITY.

By the way, your check's in the mail - "bouncing" right back at you just to say THANKS!!

Heard you had some time to work on your taillights recently.

 

It was nice to see cars from a regular guy POV. Too bad.

 

bummer

 

I too am a subscriber and will miss the magazine. I sent John an email advising that I would be destroying the check and he could use the money as he sees fit. I'm sure he will have expenses related to the closing. I do not know John, but I have communicated with him by email. He is very honorable. How many people today, would close shop and refund subscribers their money and pay bills?

Thanks John for all your hard work.

 

Better to have tried and failed then never having tried at all and wondering what if for the rest of your life. Good on you for trying John. All the best to you and your family in the future.

 

Just got my letter (was expecting it) and like the rest the check is going back. What a cl*** act. I have supported several mags with subscriptions that have gone under and NEVER had anyone refund my balance.

You have instructions to spend my ten spot on that little girl.

Sounds like you've got your head on straight as far as whats really important.

 

Poor John!!! I'll miss getting this one in the mail!!

(Don't worry I'll still keep ya fed at the shows... )

 

Good luck John. It was nice having a mag. that knew there was a whole country between the 2 coasts.

 

Bummer...I discovered the magazine last year and being from Fort Wayne I subscribed and was pleasantly surprised by how much I liked it and looked forward to receiving it...John you your Mrs. are to be applauded for your efforts and recognized for your integrity. Best of good luck and good fortune to you in the future.

 

That is too bad, it was a very good magazine; which I just found on the newsstand last month.

 

It will be missed, but family does come first.

 

sorry to hear about that -hope John has good luck with everything else in his life

 

Ya man that sad It was a killer mag. My buddies blue A coupe was in the issue with the last pileup and mine was next to it, I really will miss that mag

 

I got my check today. I'm disappointed as the rest because I enjoyed the mag. Because of the way he has handled the closing, he could restart and most of us would be more than pleased to send him money and start over. Good luck John and Suanne.

 

I got turned on to the magazine while I was in Colorado doing a shoot at Dave Pareso's I picked it up everytime I could find one. Good luck with the future, and if you need anything let us know

 

"Better to have tried and failed"

Sorry this comment bothered me .. and couldn't let it be:
John DID NOT FAIL, in fact he succeeded and then in closing succeeded again as a man with great integrity and one deserving much respect. This in today's world is not very common, John is a rare breed of man!

 

I got my letter today as well. WOW. What stand up guy! I will not be cashing my check either. Consider it a donation. I am sure it will be put to good use! GOOD LUCK

 

I'm not cashing mine either,I already wrote VOID across it.
Sorry to hear about the magazine,John.You nailed it!!.Always looked forward to the next issue.Take care of your family as well as yourself,and I sure hope to see you down the road.
Fuzzy

 

Still Runnin, well said.

 

So sorry to hear of its closing...it was a good mag...my check will be returned as well. Family first, then job and play time...he's made the right decision and I certainly wish John and his family good fortune.

R-

 

RIP, signed up at the Pile Up, never regreted it once. Can I send the refund back toward a purchase?