55 Years Gone

One thing that we vowed not to have is a Guestbook where visitors could leave comments. We still don't have a guestbook, but we've had some emails over the past two months that have helped us get through this. Your words mean more to us than you might think. What follows is representative of the type of support we've had. Thanks to all who've written or called.

"You Have A Lot Of Friends And They Will All Help Out- Consider Me Among That Number. I Will Assist You In Any Way That I Can." - - - Joe Weathers

"I will miss Hub dearly. Please keep in touch and let me know if you need anything. We have lots of room here in Maryland. Good luck." - - - Chad Repall

"Am sick to hear about the shop. My brother had driven by a few weeks ago and said the water had risen to 8 feet. Hope the Hub Hobby name will continue on in another shop--that is my vote. . Ya'll cannot abandon us!" - - -John Alberts

"Although we have moved away, Hub Hobby is still in our prayers. All of my scale kits, assembled and still in the boxes, were wiped out. When we have settled down here in North Carolina I would like to build my collection back up to what it was before this mess. I'll be in touch soon." - - - Al White

"Just wanted to drop a line & say I'm thinking of you and the Boys at Hub. I miss the wife's bench. Hope to see you soon. Love!" - - - The Wife (aka Jo Profumo)

"I'd like to help out. My HAZ MAT training might come in handy. I'm also interested in seeing just what floodwaters due to an interior of a building, something I'm sure you know all to well about. Sorry again that you were hit with a double whammy." - - - Michael Reith

"I went by the shop. It's a goner -- that really makes me sad. But I'm so happy all you guys are okay. Please tell everyone hello for me" - - - Doug MacCash

"I been very concerned about you and your employees. I hope that all of y'all are safe and sound. If there is anything that I can do to help please feel free to get in touch with me. I will be keeping all of y'all in my prayers." - - - Sandy Griffith, Military Model Distributors, Carrollton Texas

"Walking into that shop, after all the years of all your hard work, must have been very solemn. Let me know whether you decide to open. Somewhere outside the "flood zone" makes a lot of sense to those of us up north!" - - Mike Bass, Stevens Hobbies, Magnolia New Jersey

"My thoughts are with you. I hope everything is ok. Hope to see you soon." - - - Nick Gelpi, New York New York

"You better open SOMEWHERE!!!!" - - - Chris LaRosa

"How you doing ? When I heard some of the facts from your phone conversation with Bill Myers, I said a few prayers and hoped things would be back to "normal" (as much as they could be) as soon as possible." - - - Michael J. Kowalski, Alliance Game Distributors

"I am happy to hear that the shop is not calling it quits. I hope that you can still try to find somewhere to be uptown. To me, that is part of what gave Hub its charm - it was in New Orleans. My son has only been there twice but I hope to bring him each time we come in town. If there is ever anything I can do for, please let me know. Life will be different in the Big Easy."- - - James E. Bolles (former Hub employee), Birmingham Alabama

"Good luck to all of you and when I think back on going to the Hub for almost fifty years I can't tell you how bad this all feels. I hope things will be better for all of us from now on." - - - Mike Wohl

"Did you guys find out how high the water actually got at the shop? Keep in touch if you can .. . Hey! Why didn't you put my Magic cards in a plastic bag before you left the shop on Saturday. WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU?????" - - - Al Laville

"I am sorry to hear about your shop. I had just found your web site today. I hope that all finds you well and that you are able to rebuild. It looked like a great place." - - - John Campbell , Texas

"I am very sorry to hear that Hub is flooded. I kind of thought it would be. Hope you are able to reopen in the future." - - - John Julius (former Hub employee) Tennessee

"Wanted to let you know that you and the other residents of NO have been on our minds and in our prayers the past few days. Can't imagine the problems you all will be facing in the months to come. " - - - Robert Nelson, North Carolina

"You don't know how bad it feels to hear about the water in the shop. I feel like I've lost my home away from home. Somehow it feels like part of my life is missing." - - -David Clarke

"Anything I can do to help let me know." - - - Mike Poche

"Glad everyone is ok, sorry about the store. We had some damage here but it was a "walk in the park" compared to your situation.. New Orleans is in my prayers." - - - Malcolm Byrd, Taylorsville Mississippi

"I hate to hear that it was as bad as expected. I really hate to hear that your place was a total loss. I was really hoping you might have been luckier than that. Please keep in touch and let me know what you decide to do." - - Mike Bobe, Bobe's Hobby House, Pensacola Florida

"Is the Hub going to be reborn elsewhere? If you're fixing your folks' house up, I am guessing you are going to stay too. Is that right? New Orleans is going to be a very different city." - - Patrick Harris, Austin

"Is there any word on what Hub Hobby Shop is going to do. Are they going to try to rebuild or maybe move. I hope they keep the business going. Miss all of you, keep well and keep in touch." - - - Charlie Walker

"Are there any plans to rebuild the store? Let me know, I'd love to see you guys back in business one day." - - Chris Rodrigue

"We'd hate to loose the best hobby shop in the area. Best of luck to all. Let me know when you open Broad St. I could always use another "moldy kit". -- - - Walt Sulllivan

"Come back soon-have to have my tank fix" - - - Brent Nick

"Do you plan on re-opening?? You got to, Hub Hobby is a NAWLINS icon. Good Luck to you Guys" - - - ,Bryan M. Parker

"You will be surely missed by both my son and husband who are train fanatics. If you set up shop elsewhere, forward that address to us so we can have "road trips" periodically!" - - - Cathy Flynn

"We'll be there if you do decide to start up your hobby business again." - - - Tyson Dobrinen, Dragon Models USA, City of Industry California

"I'm very sorry to hear about the condition of the shop and your house. I was happy to hear that everyone is safe. I went with a friend from work to his house in St. Bernard and shot some video for him to show his family so I've seen what you're talking about. I really can't imagine it being my house - I hope that doesn't sound bad - it's just my way of not saying "I know how you feel" because no one could. If there is anything I can do to help you in any way, please let me know. I do mean that, a lot of people say it, but I'm very sincere. I know guys have trouble allowing people to help them. They think they have to do everything themselves (it's just a 'guy' thing'). That may be true for most cases, but this is not a 'usual' situation. - - - Bill Wolfe, Hometown-Hobbies.com

"Any idea what's going to happen to the shop, will we ever see Hub again? At that location or maybe somewhere else?. You know how hard it's going to be to find #76 drill bits?! Take care." - - - Phil LaRosa

"If there's anything I can do to help you out, let me know." - - - Mike Tafaro, Hobby Hut, Metairie LA

"Sorry about all your trouble." - - - Sandy Nosen, Bud Nosen Models

"I would like to offer weekends (and week-day nights) if I can help getting the Hub up and running again. Seriously, I am making myself available if needed. I just gotta walk though the store again like before and buy some stuff I really don't need (but want). I really miss the place. Was really glad to hear that all of you guys made it ok. - - - Roger Swanton, Picayune MS

"Have been thinking of you all and following your saga on the web. Keep the Faith ! - - -Helio Valdes, Atlanta Georgia

"I really miss your shop and not to mention New Orleans. I hope you rebuild along with New Orleans. Though, I know it will take time but, it's worth the wait." - Gus Escanelle

"I am really sorry about your shop. Your place is an icon. Would love to see you guys back in business." - - - Eddie Kass

"I think you are as tenacious as anyone could be. I hope you will keep Hub going." - - Walt Moore

"I had wondered how you and the shop had fared; then I saw the pictures! My thoughts are with all of you and I will try to get by the shop to say "Hi." - - Norman Kreisman

"It would be a disaster if you guys don't reopen somewhere." - - - Andrew Lee

"We want you to know that we're here to help you in any way we can. If there is anything we can do, let us know. Take care of yourselves and keep in touch." - - - Christopher Plummer, Horizon Hobby Distributors

"Good luck and God bless you! Wherever you are, Harley will keep buying from you. He never thinks he has enough trains. And guys, I really did not mind sitting on the bench all those times!" - - - Pat Rabig

"I am sorry to hear about everything that happened to you, but I am glad to hear that you are OK." - - - Bill Cohea, Atlanta