I live in a 12x8 shack I built from used materials. Many people (including friends) consider me homeless. Truth is, I'm as comfortable as any man. Got water, got solar, and plenty of things to keep me busy. Just an 'ol ranch hand in Oklahoma. Living life my own way.🤠
Do they make you have permits? What about property taxes. This is my next move in life and it’s always good to get more knowledge from someone with experience. It’s nice to see comments like yours and know people are living free.
@@Mason-eu2so I tend to a gal's ranch ( about 140 acres) in exchange I live on the wooded part that the cattle don't much care to go. I get my water from the well house and tote it to my tank using the ATV that's mine to use around here. I have a couple outbuildings for storage. So my little spot doesn't get too cluttered. I use a wood stove in the winter, but also have a little buddy heater hooked to a 20lb tank if need be (or I'm just lazy). My solar setup is 10 100 watt panels with three 100amp hour lithium ion batteries. I keep my lighting on 12 volts and really only use the 110 to run the microwave or power tools. I hope this gives you some ideas.🤠
I'm 64 and I'm a very proud train tramp. I've road trains for many years in the pacific northwest and all over west of the Mississippi River. Now I live in my van with my dog and I keep to myself.
If you were riding in the late 80s early 90s I probably know you I practically lived on the trains during that time period I knew most everyone that rode up there in the Pacific Northwest.that was mostly where I was riding trains There wasn’t very many of us regulars.
I felt like a hobo in the Navy traveling to 16 countries over 12 years. I never rode a train but if I do I'll go first class inside the train. I'm 65 and too broke down to tough it. And besides that, they have killers and thieves hiding among people like our friend here.
@@Christopher-iq9yj thank you for your service in the navy. I stopped riding trains in my late 40s. And yes even then you had to be careful about other riders. Mostly because of drunken people or the gang's of Mexicans. Anyway you have a great weekend.
I managed a Dollar tree one day a week in Daytona Beach Florida. It was my friend's store and I was doing it to help her out. We had a homeless camp behind the store in the woods. One of the gentleman was a Vietnam veteran who had lived there since he came home from vietnam. He truly awesome individual. Always helping people in the neighborhood and doing positive things regardless of his living situation. Another lady who lived back there was totally out of it mentally. She would beg for money in front of the store all day long. At the end of the day she would use that money to buy cat food and feed the feral cats who live behind the store. Don't judge a book by its cover ✌️🇺🇸
Paulbumyun 3663 Trust is something you probably don’t know anything about I don’t ask anyone to trust me I would rather not have to prove anything to you or anybody else I believe in not doing anything with malicious intent If you live by that you will get along very well in life
I am not homeless. I am 71 years old, but this man. Seems to have it all together. I hope if he has to go in the hospital, somebody will take care of his precious dog. Much love. To you. Sir
I've already been arrested twice since Dasantes signed the new law in making being homeless illegal. First time they gave me 7 days in jail secont time i got 30 days in jail and the judge said the third time I'll be classified as a three time looser and get 20 years in prison
@@charlesyates6687 So so sorry you are being treated so poorly. You spoke of a person in the video who sounds like someone my son. Is his name Logan? I am trying to help him and I'm moving down there. Are you in the Tampa area?
It's not humble to make a living off homeless people. Try not to be oblivious to evil. TH-cam monetization refers to the process by which TH-cam creators earn money from their videos. To start monetizing content on TH-cam, creators need to meet certain criteria and follow specific steps. Here's an overview of the key aspects: Eligibility Requirements TH-cam Partner Program (YPP) Subscribers: A channel must have at least 1,000 subscribers. Watch Hours: A channel must have at least 4,000 valid public watch hours in the last 12 months. Compliance: The channel must comply with all of TH-cam’s policies and guidelines. AdSense Account: Creators need to have an AdSense account linked to their TH-cam account to receive payments. Content Guidelines Videos must follow TH-cam’s community guidelines, terms of service, and copyright rules. Content should be advertiser-friendly to ensure ads can be placed. Monetization Features Ad Revenue Display Ads: Banners that appear alongside the video. Overlay Ads: Semi-transparent overlay ads that appear on the lower 20% portion of a video. Skippable Video Ads: Ads that viewers can skip after 5 seconds. Non-skippable Video Ads: Ads that must be watched before the video starts. Bumper Ads: Short, non-skippable ads up to 6 seconds long. Sponsored Cards: Cards that display content relevant to your video, like products featured in the video. Channel Memberships Viewers can become paying members of your channel for perks like badges, emojis, and other exclusive content. Super Chat & Super Stickers Viewers can pay to have their messages highlighted during live chats. TH-cam Premium Revenue Earn a share of the revenue from TH-cam Premium subscribers who watch your content.
I should write a book about my life, but ppl wouldn't believe me. I need to go back to humboldt county and me free climbing 200 ft redwoods it's a culture out there
@@HighSpeedNoDrag "This man has sinned make no mnistake." It isn't lost on me that your comment about making no mistake has mistakes. With that out of the way, everyone sins; there is nobody out there that has never sinned..
@@Commentleaver-c6xyou're 180 degrees in the wrong direction. People like him are the only ones doing anything worth a damn. Especially in today's world. He's doing everything that everyone else can't or won't.
All that is gold does not glitter, not all those who wander are lost; The old that is strong does not wither, deep roots are not touched by the frost. From the ashes a fire shall be woken, A light from the shadow will spring; Renewed shall be blade that was broken, The crown less again shall be king.
I'm 70 and pretty healthy this man is amazing he's been through so much but still has a kind heart and he's well spoken and clear minded and that's a great achievement I wouldn't last a month living like he does,God bless him🎉❤
Hobos were big back during the great depression. They were craftsman and handymen who would travel around the country looking for work to send money back to their families back home. They lived by a code and were able to upkeep themselves, look well-groomed in order to look presentable when looking for work. They lived by a code and formed an association. They were hard workers and were not to be confused with "The Homeless or Bumbs, or alcoholics" They were not lazy and were honorable men doing what they had to do in order to find work for money. This was before they had welfare and unemployment. Hobos were not bums with substance abuse problems.
@@bobabooey4537the world overdeveloped,you can't just trust anyone and nowadays there's too much control on such ways they'd travel before by mounting a train 🚂 and so a modern day one would need to find unsuspicious mediums
@@joniayling3245I've heard of the hobo symbols written on signs that signaled to those who know that they have a safe and friendly place to stop by. My grandma lived through the Depression and I know she fed a few people in her day.
This man has a beautiful home! I am 72 and I envy him. In the middle of nowhere. Nobody bothers him. Doesn't get caught up with uban life. He Is happy and content. There are people out there that have mansions and millions of dollars and are incredibly miserable! And I know what he is talking about; this world has changed tremendously. We never would have believed how our children and grandchildren could mess things up so much! But no, I envy this man. If my health wasn't so bad I'd probably be right out there too. But I need doctors nearby and they don't make housecalls like they used to!!
That’s what they wanted and now it’s killing them. As for me, all I want is a place in the mountains where there’s a stream or lake near by to go trout fishing and I would be a happy camper.
I know what you mean. I would be all over the place if I didn’t need doctors all the time but I have doctors I have to go to. I am elderly now, and not in the greatest of health so I have to pretty much stick around
I'm not far behind you. Children and grand children messed things up .... everything was just a-okay when our generation was calling the shots? My ass! They just took what we got rolling and moved it along.
Nothing wrong with that at all. I would love go go homestead but I’m to old to start now. I have been prepping since 09/11/01. I have alotnof goods stored. Be a mofo to move for me. I would love to do it. Still committed to wife and 2 kids tho
@PaulMcelveenjr. Hello! Are you actually the gentleman who is being interviewed? If so, I can assure you I am not the only one who would be happy and honored to come alongside you and watch any videos filled with your thoughts, life stories, and adventures. Hope to hear from you! Take care of you, sir. 🤗🙏
@PaulMcelveenjr. Woot! 😲 Very nice, sir! Your interview was enjoyable and really refreshing. It's nice to see that normal, honest people are still around our nation! Your adventurous stories were great, like reading a book. Take care of yourself, and keep looking out for other people whenever you feel led. It made me smile! ☺️
He is a good man and loves a simple life! He loves his little dog! I’ve heard that a dog is man’s best friend !Yes he has such kind and gentle eyes!He speaks well!May God’s blessings keep him safe always in this life and the here after!🙏🏻
This is One Amazing Video you have Done . I myself lives in HUD Housing me and Jim my husband we lived here in early 8 years. We lived in our past place for 16 years. We came Close to being Homeless in May of ,2016 ,And we rescued our Precious Dog Naomi.We rescued her October 2016, after Hurricane Matthew.she was found wandering the Streets in Jacksonville Florida..she's white with Black Spots. Our vet says She's WireHair and Fox Terrier. She's awesome. She's going on age 11.shes been Spayed and Micro Chipped..we adore her.they name Thir rescues ..we loved her name left it Naomi Added Ann Troupe pronounced Troop. My husband Jim is her main Person He is aged 70.I am age 66..we got a psychiatrist Dr who helped us get Naomi.they showed I have CPTSd Depression,Anxiety. Fibro, To diabetic. Jim has Anxiety and Depression from Service Days. 😊😊😊😊..I am A Fla Native Jim's from Philly.i came to North Fla in 1983 with my Ex who's passed Away Jim and I married in 1999.we moved into our last place we lived for 16 years we moved into HUD Housing in 2016..lived here nearly 8 years.we been married September 4,2024..will be married 25 years. Our Naomi is a blessing to our Lives. 😊😊😊😊😊Ty for your Videos ..
We don't get Rich..Jim still works 3 days a week Even on Social security we are far from Rich .I live on pain meds myself.i live in Chronic Pain. I have brittle bones.i cannot have no chiropractor treatments. Then the needles treatment did not help me either .pain meds just stop my pain. I never got high I never abused my pain meds. 😊😊😊😊😊❤❤❤❤
@@sandrajohnson7702 True, but I live in Florida. The weather conditions are what I'm mainly referring to. I can't imagine how anyone would enjoy living outside here, year round. And then of course, the bugs and the unstable people he has to deal with. Good on him if he can avoid and stay safe from them.
I've been living 2 years in a tent is pure freedom Road everywhere so lean no fridge only eat veg and eggs I feel amazing Planting fruit trees and a vegetable garden Jervis bay Australia 👍👍
Having worked as a long distance truck driver I have many stories and could write a book but this man has many more stories than I do. The name hobo is short for homeward bound given to men traveling home after returning from war. Interesting interview.👍
I am 80 and live good on SSA pay. I worked all my life in the oilfield. I am a Vet and have the VA health care. I have a car and rent an apartment. I eat good all on SS but I live in a small town.
@@FLORIDAHOODVLOGSI rent an apartment in Sarasota for 1150; Not discrediting your statement however. It can be very expensive to live in FL, but if you look you can find decent housing for a “quasi-affordable” price you can usually find it
This ole dude might just have “life” figured out. He’s out there in nature with no stresses of normal city life and just living a stress free lifestyle very simple but very few problems. Gotta give him props for that!😎
I don't normally comment on anything but that was worth it. Would love to find him and have a proper chat. He is what we need these days honest kind and real.
Remember the bible says how one gets into Christ Ga 3:27 For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ. or Romans 6:3-6 Water baptism is the one baptism commanded Acts 10:47-48
This man may be homeless but has respect and dignity and morels which is alot dont drink or do drugs not like today the homeless are drug addicts. And violent there thiefs.i have no respect or compassion 4 them. But this man dont ask 4 nothing he dont blame anybody. Sir i hope u see the comments. Because i salute you and god bless you and protect you
You have world leaders and millionaires in mansions who do drugs and are addicted to alcohol also.....Stop putting addiction on just the homeless because it's a battle all walks of life face due to coping issues our leaders and TPTB inflict on the masses.
He really reminds me of my Dad that spent most his life working on large engines and ice fishing near the Canadian/New England border. I think what we see is a good man who's truly comfortable in his own skin
What a wonderful man. I had to watch this as perhaps he could have been one of my long lost Florida Uncles. But alas, since he doesn't drink, he's most certainly not. He does remind me of my favorite Granpa who has passed. Started riding the railroads as a child in his early teens and finally settled down in Miami Florida, working as a tile setter and fathering 9 children. Living a humble life in poverty but rich in character and a great ability to love, tell a great story, or sing a good song with his guitar. Old songs telling a story of their own. God I loved him and miss him. I'll see him in heaven no doubt. He too believed in do no harm. Thank you for this interview and the blunt and to the point way of telling your story. An interesting life you've lived. I don't blame you for seperating yourself from the world we now live in. Yes it is true, too many are only out for themselves. See you in heaven brother, you are loved. ♾
I'm 57 years old. I live in Olympia Washington. I was homeless up here for 6 years and he's right. There's a lot of people doing drugs. Very few aren't but if you have a level head and a kind heart I got through it. If you have a chance to tell the young man that you just interviewed. Thank you. It was a great story
Im in ohio i had a uncle move out there and he was homeless on the streets of the capital for years. Not on drugs or a drunk but was very dif than othere. But he was so smart! He had like 5 dif degrees im collage could of had a good job but did not. He was happy on the streets. Was not until the last close to a year of his life before he got a apartment. One day we got no more phone calls from him called the ppl who he rented from they found him dead when he was trying to get in the shower. Sorry so long but there is good ppl who chose to live on the street and free.
One day..a whole lot of us are gonna be homeless...and if and when it comes..we will survive with God's help He's such a sweet man, and may he stay safe and stay in touch Blessings to All❤
Well he's a true patriot who loves to live off the land and does not want to be controlled by our government. All respect to him for a living the life that he chose. God bless him and may he be left alone to live his life peacefully the way he wants to. And as he said about the other man he needs help not control but our government wants absolute control and I praise him for not giving up his right for what he wants. May he be blessed in all his endeavors and may God protect him through his journey amen
@@PaulMcelveenjr.My dog's name is Gravy. I'm a war vet and I'm 36 but you really should keep talking. Those words matter. You won't be letting anyone down and you'd definitely lift many people up. But good vibes your way from me to you and yours. ❤
I wish i had a million dollars to give to this good old man so he could finish out his life with everything he needs but looks like he is happy .....He is not hurting no one .... G B you
Wow this brings back my Cousin Greg memories..he rode out west, north west..loved it..i never realized what he loved about it but do now..5 years older than me..he had a stroke, paralyzed leg and arm, wore a leg brace but he still did it..God rest his soul..
This man lives free and has a beautiful little dog for a good companion. Seems like a very intelligent interesting person. He should write a book about all of his amazing experiences. Lots of stories, to be sure. Thank you for this very informative and enlightening interview. I wish it had been longer. ❤ I wish him many more years of freedom. I feel like I know him. Funny.
I have a friend thats 69 years old now and not had a home in over 30 years. No drugs not a drunk just a real good guy loves life and God. He is very smart to.
That man and his little dog buddy are happier than the average Americans. He appreciates what he has...PEACE! He has something the poor or rich can't find.
![Cook Like a Hobo! [ 1930s Mulligan Stew Recipe! ]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/mf9MdM4zZOQ/mqdefault.jpg)
![일상 속 기분 좋음 [Proto disco meme]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/DwmEIaZ7XGQ/mqdefault.jpg)
I live in a 12x8 shack I built from used materials. Many people (including friends) consider me homeless. Truth is, I'm as comfortable as any man. Got water, got solar, and plenty of things to keep me busy. Just an 'ol ranch hand in Oklahoma. Living life my own way.🤠
They only thing keeping people busy on the streets here in Florida is the search for more dope
Do they make you have permits? What about property taxes. This is my next move in life and it’s always good to get more knowledge from someone with experience. It’s nice to see comments like yours and know people are living free.
@@Mason-eu2so I tend to a gal's ranch ( about 140 acres) in exchange I live on the wooded part that the cattle don't much care to go. I get my water from the well house and tote it to my tank using the ATV that's mine to use around here. I have a couple outbuildings for storage. So my little spot doesn't get too cluttered. I use a wood stove in the winter, but also have a little buddy heater hooked to a 20lb tank if need be (or I'm just lazy). My solar setup is 10 100 watt panels with three 100amp hour lithium ion batteries. I keep my lighting on 12 volts and really only use the 110 to run the microwave or power tools. I hope this gives you some ideas.🤠
I'm living in my camper. Lucky to have it even though it's old it is home
Four 410w 49v panels can barely keep up with my small AC.
Thank you for treating him with the respect and dignity he deserves
Amen 🙏🙌
He commands respect. He's a very smart guy who chose a different way.
Heck yea
I would like to know if he gave his life to the Lord Jesus Christ. Everybody deserves heaven.
Absolutely right friend, this man is humble, and smart, I would love to sit and talk with him myself. A true adventurer
I'm 64 and I'm a very proud train tramp. I've road trains for many years in the pacific northwest and all over west of the Mississippi River. Now I live in my van with my dog and I keep to myself.
Stay west of the muddy anything east of there is a concrete jungle
If you were riding in the late 80s early 90s I probably know you
I practically lived on the trains during that time period I knew most everyone that rode up there in the Pacific Northwest.that was mostly where I was riding trains There wasn’t very many of us regulars.
I felt like a hobo in the Navy traveling to 16 countries over 12 years. I never rode a train but if I do I'll go first class inside the train. I'm 65 and too broke down to tough it. And besides that, they have killers and thieves hiding among people like our friend here.
@@Christopher-iq9yj thank you for your service in the navy. I stopped riding trains in my late 40s. And yes even then you had to be careful about other riders. Mostly because of drunken people or the gang's of Mexicans. Anyway you have a great weekend.
@@richardhanley3411 thanks you too !
I managed a Dollar tree one day a week in Daytona Beach Florida. It was my friend's store and I was doing it to help her out. We had a homeless camp behind the store in the woods. One of the gentleman was a Vietnam veteran who had lived there since he came home from vietnam. He truly awesome individual. Always helping people in the neighborhood and doing positive things regardless of his living situation. Another lady who lived back there was totally out of it mentally. She would beg for money in front of the store all day long. At the end of the day she would use that money to buy cat food and feed the feral cats who live behind the store. Don't judge a book by its cover ✌️🇺🇸
This sounds familiar.. i saw a homeless lady feeding cats that way
THE0MITTEN WEAR LADIES THINGS 9762 CHEAPER
He’s actually well-spoken. You can tell he’s gained wisdom throughout his years.
I thought the exact same.
Yes, especially from living the life he has.
I agree
Can't say that about most people his age. Wisdom is hard to find these days.
@@jj-py9kf The wise that are hiding from this idiocracy.
This man smiles with his eyes. He is a good soul.😊❤
@@heidimisfeldt5685 he an.old sole that's Ben here years long past
Absolutely. I could tell that right off the start of the conversation. 💯👍👍😎🇺🇸
I agree 100%, he truly is a lovely soul.
You ain't a hobo you are a gentleman.
They are one in the same
can be the same, or not, like everywhere else
A Hobo is not a bad thing to be, unless you don't choose it. It is very dangerous. It's not for the weak, that's for sure.
This is proof that there is still some good people left in this world
i wouldn't trust him
Especially in Florida. Wish more was like this old gizzard.
Paulbumyun 3663
Trust is something you probably don’t know anything about
I don’t ask anyone to trust me
I would rather not have to prove anything to you or anybody else
I believe in not doing anything with malicious intent
If you live by that you will get along very well in life
@@PaulMcelveenjr. so you don't trust yourself
Sadly most are avoided like the plague! And if you give them a chance you will travel to places no book or movie could ever take you. Gods Children!
"People want help, not control"
- wise words from a wise man
Yes he is 😅
so true
But in specific cases, people need control, a help would do them no good in the long run
@@sauravbasu8805 they have to control themselves is the problem. We can lead a horse to water...
some want everything for nothing
I am not homeless. I am 71 years old, but this man.
Seems to have it all together. I hope if he has to go in the hospital, somebody will take care of his precious dog. Much love.
To you.
Sir
I worry about pets too.
This has been one of my favorite interviews ever. I hope it blows up online
Great work, Jose. God bless you.
Great interview. This man's story needs a ghost writer. I'll bet his life is a book worth reading.
Great interview, Jose!
I've already been arrested twice since Dasantes signed the new law in making being homeless illegal. First time they gave me 7 days in jail secont time i got 30 days in jail and the judge said the third time I'll be classified as a three time looser and get 20 years in prison
@@charlesyates6687 So so sorry you are being treated so poorly. You spoke of a person in the video who sounds like someone my son. Is his name Logan? I am trying to help him and I'm moving down there. Are you in the Tampa area?
Such a blessing to have this lovely man interviewed. Very humble.
It's not humble to make a living off homeless people. Try not to be oblivious to evil.
TH-cam monetization refers to the process by which TH-cam creators earn money from their videos. To start monetizing content on TH-cam, creators need to meet certain criteria and follow specific steps. Here's an overview of the key aspects:
Eligibility Requirements
TH-cam Partner Program (YPP)
Subscribers: A channel must have at least 1,000 subscribers.
Watch Hours: A channel must have at least 4,000 valid public watch hours in the last 12 months.
Compliance: The channel must comply with all of TH-cam’s policies and guidelines.
AdSense Account: Creators need to have an AdSense account linked to their TH-cam account to receive payments.
Content Guidelines
Videos must follow TH-cam’s community guidelines, terms of service, and copyright rules.
Content should be advertiser-friendly to ensure ads can be placed.
Monetization Features
Ad Revenue
Display Ads: Banners that appear alongside the video.
Overlay Ads: Semi-transparent overlay ads that appear on the lower 20% portion of a video.
Skippable Video Ads: Ads that viewers can skip after 5 seconds.
Non-skippable Video Ads: Ads that must be watched before the video starts.
Bumper Ads: Short, non-skippable ads up to 6 seconds long.
Sponsored Cards: Cards that display content relevant to your video, like products featured in the video.
Channel Memberships
Viewers can become paying members of your channel for perks like badges, emojis, and other exclusive content.
Super Chat & Super Stickers
Viewers can pay to have their messages highlighted during live chats.
TH-cam Premium Revenue
Earn a share of the revenue from TH-cam Premium subscribers who watch your content.
Wonderful
And yet if you seen him on the street you would walk right by him
@@Hankjones1...yeah but that's because some people don't know who is a major alcoholic or on big drugs. He isn't though.
GREAT INTERVIEW! Now that guy should write a book about his life!
This interview was dope
He should title his book, "Inside My 6th Foot Fence"
I should write a book about my life, but ppl wouldn't believe me. I need to go back to humboldt county and me free climbing 200 ft redwoods it's a culture out there
You Are So Right TY
@@FLORIDAHOODVLOGS -yes in the best sense
I was so proud to hear him say “People need help, NOT control”❤️
I could listen to that old guy tell his stories all day and I would never get bored.
Most beautiful eyes. His soul is beautiful.
He really does huh? I thank God for the Angels he assigns us for protection.
@@clark2491 Amen!
My exact thoughts!!!
This man has sinned make no mnistake.
@@HighSpeedNoDrag "This man has sinned make no mnistake." It isn't lost on me that your comment about making no mistake has mistakes. With that out of the way, everyone sins; there is nobody out there that has never sinned..
He proves that there are still good people in this world.
Hru hit me up
That dog is so happy cuz it never has to ask to go outside.
True that
True & he isn't left alone for 8 hours
@@familylifetoo9541 yes, my widget is very happy. She goes everywhere with me even to the doctors she is service dog.
i miss my dog GREASE 10lbs
Lol
I love and respect this man so much.Living life on his terms.No drugs,no alcohol.Keep on keeping on brother.
🙂 Nice
The "Hobo" truly seems to be just a great fella. He even helps others.
What a level headed man and so clever and humble.The world could do with more people like him in it.
Thankyou
Almost worth saving entire planet for that 1 ..fellow
@@davebryant8050 yeah, if everyone thought like him there wouldn’t be much getting done.
@@Commentleaver-c6xyou're 180 degrees in the wrong direction. People like him are the only ones doing anything worth a damn. Especially in today's world. He's doing everything that everyone else can't or won't.
@@rj4035 what is he contributing to society?
Anyone who has hopped trains and hidden above axles has my serious respect.
Agreed
The wheel wells where they were 'riding', were on trailers secured to a flatbed car on the train.
The trailers where they hid, were not in-motion.'
@larryslemp9698 that's the first train car I ever rode. They're called piggybacks
@@HubCityManawww
@DC4L_gillie makes you feel like a big man making fun of people online huh? Go back to watching football kid
"Not all who wander are lost"
I say that all the time thank you for reminding people of that
All that is gold does not glitter, not all those who wander are lost; The old that is strong does not wither, deep roots are not touched by the frost. From the ashes a fire shall be woken, A light from the shadow will spring; Renewed shall be blade that was broken, The crown less again shall be king.
@@mikeries8549 You know your Tolkien.
Amen
Wandering is fun and adventurous
This man is amazing and is a testament to humans ability to survive!
To live
Agreed 💯 %
True human being ❤Respect 🙏
I'm 70 and pretty healthy this man is amazing he's been through so much but still has a kind heart and he's well spoken and clear minded and that's a great achievement I wouldn't last a month living like he does,God bless him🎉❤
We all could learn a thing or two from this humble man. Thank you for bringing him to me. He made my day!
So true about the people who offer help in all reality you are a cash cow to them and nothing more.
Me too
I like that fellow. I'm the same age as he is. He looks happy, and he's not hurting anyone. Carry on, my friend!
He greets people in a rough manner but he's got a heart of gold.
When he says he rather be alone cause everybody always wants something I can relate
Home is where the heart is. His heart is in the right place so he is in the right place. I wish him nothing but the best ❤
Hobos were big back during the great depression. They were craftsman and handymen who would travel around the country looking for work to send money back to their families back home. They lived by a code and were able to upkeep themselves, look well-groomed in order to look presentable when looking for work. They lived by a code and formed an association. They were hard workers and were not to be confused with "The Homeless or Bumbs, or alcoholics" They were not lazy and were honorable men doing what they had to do in order to find work for money. This was before they had welfare and unemployment. Hobos were not bums with substance abuse problems.
Wow, they sound like outstanding men and citizens, what the heck happened to them over time?
My granny would feed the hobos . And they would do odd jobs for her . Some of the hobos made a few stops back to get her food. She was a great cook
@@joniayling3245luvly
@@bobabooey4537the world overdeveloped,you can't just trust anyone and nowadays there's too much control on such ways they'd travel before by mounting a train 🚂 and so a modern day one would need to find unsuspicious mediums
@@joniayling3245I've heard of the hobo symbols written on signs that signaled to those who know that they have a safe and friendly place to stop by. My grandma lived through the Depression and I know she fed a few people in her day.
A happy man is a good man.
Yes sir
💯💯💯💯
This man has a beautiful home! I am 72 and I envy him. In the middle of nowhere. Nobody bothers him. Doesn't get caught up with uban life. He Is happy and content. There are people out there that have mansions and millions of dollars and are incredibly miserable! And I know what he is talking about; this world has changed tremendously. We never would have believed how our children and grandchildren could mess things up so much! But no, I envy this man. If my health wasn't so bad I'd probably be right out there too. But I need doctors nearby and they don't make housecalls like they used to!!
That’s what they wanted and now it’s killing them. As for me, all I want is a place in the mountains where there’s a stream or lake near by to go trout fishing and I would be a happy camper.
I know what you mean. I would be all over the place if I didn’t need doctors all the time but I have doctors I have to go to. I am elderly now, and not in the greatest of health so I have to pretty much stick around
I'm not far behind you. Children and grand children messed things up .... everything was just a-okay when our generation was calling the shots? My ass! They just took what we got rolling and moved it along.
Nice fella. I'm glad I watched this interview. 😊 integrity is a great virtue
My man! This is how a sage looks like. I love this man, he's legit.
He's not homeless people. He's a real life hobo. God bless. What a life.
What a fascinating guy. Even though he says he wants to be alone, it seems like he makes friends easily.
Yes, I do like people I love everyone it’s just that you can trust no one anymore. Thank you.
Now he knows how to be happy. I live in a cabin and live simple myself.
Nothing wrong with that at all. I would love go go homestead but I’m to old to start now. I have been prepping since 09/11/01. I have alotnof goods stored. Be a mofo to move for me. I would love to do it. Still committed to wife and 2 kids tho
@@Wesmancan they're coming to get you!!
@@someotherdude SPOKEN like a true clueless liberal
@@someotherdude that’s what I’m afraid of one of these days it will happen again
I like that. @@PaulMcelveenjr.
One of the most well spoken Floridian's I've ever heard! I hope we can continue to hear from him!
Thank you I never thought of myself as well spoken
@PaulMcelveenjr. Hello! Are you actually the gentleman who is being interviewed? If so, I can assure you I am not the only one who would be happy and honored to come alongside you and watch any videos filled with your thoughts, life stories, and adventures. Hope to hear from you!
Take care of you, sir. 🤗🙏
Yes, that is me Christine 777
@PaulMcelveenjr. Woot! 😲 Very nice, sir! Your interview was enjoyable and really refreshing. It's nice to see that normal, honest people are still around our nation! Your adventurous stories were great, like reading a book. Take care of yourself, and keep looking out for other people whenever you feel led. It made me smile! ☺️
Thanks to all you well spoken yankeezz he is homeless thankz for your service
I pray this man stays safe. ❤
I Really Love how his eyes lit up telling his story. He has enjoyed his life and that's what counts! Very nice man💞💞💞
Living a simple life made him happier ❤ 😮
It's so true 😊
This man is so beautiful and modest. He shares a lot of wisdom for anyone who wants to listen ❤
He is a good man and loves a simple life! He loves his little dog! I’ve heard that a dog is man’s best friend !Yes he has such kind and gentle eyes!He speaks well!May God’s blessings keep him safe always in this life and the here after!🙏🏻
That dog is far happier and treated better by a homeless man than it would be by an affluent family.
The best video iv seen in a long time what a happy down to earth man we all have a lot to learn from him God bless that man
Thanks
This is One Amazing Video you have Done . I myself lives in HUD Housing me and Jim my husband we lived here in early 8 years. We lived in our past place for 16 years. We came Close to being Homeless in May of ,2016 ,And we rescued our Precious Dog Naomi.We rescued her October 2016, after Hurricane Matthew.she was found wandering the Streets in Jacksonville Florida..she's white with Black Spots. Our vet says She's WireHair and Fox Terrier. She's awesome. She's going on age 11.shes been Spayed and Micro Chipped..we adore her.they name Thir rescues ..we loved her name left it Naomi Added Ann Troupe pronounced Troop. My husband Jim is her main Person He is aged 70.I am age 66..we got a psychiatrist Dr who helped us get Naomi.they showed I have CPTSd Depression,Anxiety. Fibro, To diabetic. Jim has Anxiety and Depression from Service Days. 😊😊😊😊..I am A Fla Native Jim's from Philly.i came to North Fla in 1983 with my Ex who's passed Away Jim and I married in 1999.we moved into our last place we lived for 16 years we moved into HUD Housing in 2016..lived here nearly 8 years.we been married September 4,2024..will be married 25 years. Our Naomi is a blessing to our Lives. 😊😊😊😊😊Ty for your Videos ..
We don't get Rich..Jim still works 3 days a week Even on Social security we are far from Rich .I live on pain meds myself.i live in Chronic Pain. I have brittle bones.i cannot have no chiropractor treatments. Then the needles treatment did not help me either .pain meds just stop my pain. I never got high I never abused my pain meds. 😊😊😊😊😊❤❤❤❤
He's Awesome and very intelligent Man..😊😊😊😊😊
I know God is with this great man
Through every step 😊
Perhaps but not always. Most of you have no idea what's out there.
This guy has nothing but has everything at the same time.
God bless you sir.🙏🏼🇬🇧
Living free livin right. He found heaven.
But he was a lost soul in the past make no mistake.
Humble and the meek will inherit the earth this guy isn't corrupted by western consumerism wish him all the best lots off love to him ❤👍
@@Jahfriend Content with his needs has brought joy to his ❤️.
@@ronaldlegree285 ❤️👍
What a great guy! I'm so glad he enjoys his life, but it's a shame that he has to battle such horrible conditions to live this way.
He doesn’t see it as horrible.
@@sandrajohnson7702 True, but I live in Florida. The weather conditions are what I'm mainly referring to. I can't imagine how anyone would enjoy living outside here, year round. And then of course, the bugs and the unstable people he has to deal with. Good on him if he can avoid and stay safe from them.
He doesn't see it that way at all! He wouldn't have it any other way. Those piercing blue all-knowing eyes.... striking.
Now that is a very sensible man. He has learned some important life lesson during his 69 years.
He's a real American, the way it used to be in 50's and 60's 😊😊😊
I've been living 2 years in a tent is pure freedom
Road everywhere so lean no fridge only eat veg and eggs
I feel amazing
Planting fruit trees and a vegetable garden
Jervis bay Australia 👍👍
Wow you live in one of the most beautiful places on earth
That is so beautiful.
This Guy has lived a wild and free life full of Adventures. Good man ❤
Having worked as a long distance truck driver I have many stories and could write a book but this man has many more stories than I do. The name hobo is short for homeward bound given to men traveling home after returning from war. Interesting interview.👍
Guess I should of read all they comments before posting my trivia question.
Nice fella. We need more like him.
I am 80 and live good on SSA pay. I worked all my life in the oilfield. I am a Vet and have the VA health care. I have a car and rent an apartment. I eat good all on SS but I live in a small town.
Come to Florida and find out if its enough rents start at 2590 for a 1/1
VA Healthcare is awesome in my area...love it.
@@FLORIDAHOODVLOGSI rent an apartment in Sarasota for 1150; Not discrediting your statement however. It can be very expensive to live in FL, but if you look you can find decent housing for a “quasi-affordable” price you can usually find it
In NC mine is paid for
Boston suburb rent on a 700 sq ft unit in a basement $3,200 month
This Man @ almost 70 has a happy Life !! With no stress..💯..His life story hobo the trains 🚂 is very interesting....
Wishing ya the happiest of times bud , and be safe out there. The world has gone nuts .
This ole dude might just have “life” figured out. He’s out there in nature with no stresses of normal city life and just living a stress free lifestyle very simple but very few problems. Gotta give him props for that!😎
This is the best interview Ive watched in many years.
He has a very powerful mind
The man lived life to the fullest. 😊
I’m still living it it’s not over yet
The man is living life to the fullest.
Living his best life with trash everywhere?
Total respect for this man. Smarter and wiser than most people i know
I love this man. The realest soul ever. Much respect ✌️❤️
I don't normally comment on anything but that was worth it. Would love to find him and have a proper chat. He is what we need these days honest kind and real.
This man is awesome and an inspiration to the humble in Christ.
Remember the bible says how one gets into Christ Ga 3:27 For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ. or Romans 6:3-6 Water baptism is the one baptism commanded Acts 10:47-48
This man may be homeless but has respect and dignity and morels which is alot dont drink or do drugs not like today the homeless are drug addicts. And violent there thiefs.i have no respect or compassion 4 them. But this man dont ask 4 nothing he dont blame anybody. Sir i hope u see the comments. Because i salute you and god bless you and protect you
Thank you, Paul Viggle I do see the comments and thank you very much
He said he is now homeless, got his tent & comforts in the woods.
Not all of us drink or do drugs. Some of us work too.
@@amycarolineott6575
Not all of us but most do
You have world leaders and millionaires in mansions who do drugs and are addicted to alcohol also.....Stop putting addiction on just the homeless because it's a battle all walks of life face due to coping issues our leaders and TPTB inflict on the masses.
Totally chill guy and those crystal blue eyes are gorgeous! Stay healthy and safe sir!🙏🌈😊
There's nothing wrong with this guy, he has a better lifestyle than us all, no worries.. God bless him.😃
What a beautiful person ❤
Nature is very good for mental health people don't need miro management they need what nature provides
Yes thats why he is so stable in mind
The only way to true mental health is faith
I'm old school hobo. Living in my rv 😊 in Wisconsin
Did you ever go to “Hobo Days” in Britt, Iowa?
Thank you for giving this man the respect that he deserves God bless him
I swear this is my dad he looks and acts like he did. He was a prospector in California and had a sweet heart
Miss you Dad ❤❤
He really reminds me of my Dad that spent most his life working on large engines and ice fishing near the Canadian/New England border. I think what we see is a good man who's truly comfortable in his own skin
I did some prospecting in Colfax California for a couple of years that was some wonderful times also
Loved it and he speaks the truth. Very wise man God bless him.
Such a level headed wise interesting man, bless him
God bless you sir from N. Fla. Your coreect im 65 yr old n Freedom is the way.💯🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲👍🏻
Lol hypocrites
As long as he can live away from the OTHERS he is livin the dream...ROLL TIDE ROLL....
Roll Tide! 🐘🌊
As an Alabama fan I couldn't scroll past this comment without replying with a roll tide. 😂
We all could learn a lot from this gentleman. I've learned quite a bit in just this interview. God bless you buddy.
The things those beautiful eyes must have witnessed ❤
What a wonderful man. I had to watch this as perhaps he could have been one of my long lost Florida Uncles. But alas, since he doesn't drink, he's most certainly not. He does remind me of my favorite Granpa who has passed. Started riding the railroads as a child in his early teens and finally settled down in Miami Florida, working as a tile setter and fathering 9 children. Living a humble life in poverty but rich in character and a great ability to love, tell a great story, or sing a good song with his guitar. Old songs telling a story of their own. God I loved him and miss him. I'll see him in heaven no doubt. He too believed in do no harm.
Thank you for this interview and the blunt and to the point way of telling your story. An interesting life you've lived. I don't blame you for seperating yourself from the world we now live in. Yes it is true, too many are only out for themselves. See you in heaven brother, you are loved.
♾
I'm 57 years old. I live in Olympia Washington. I was homeless up here for 6 years and he's right. There's a lot of people doing drugs. Very few aren't but if you have a level head and a kind heart I got through it. If you have a chance to tell the young man that you just interviewed. Thank you. It was a great story
I am in Olympia too.
Im in ohio i had a uncle move out there and he was homeless on the streets of the capital for years. Not on drugs or a drunk but was very dif than othere. But he was so smart! He had like 5 dif degrees im collage could of had a good job but did not. He was happy on the streets. Was not until the last close to a year of his life before he got a apartment. One day we got no more phone calls from him called the ppl who he rented from they found him dead when he was trying to get in the shower. Sorry so long but there is good ppl who chose to live on the street and free.
I read the reviews and you are very welcome Frederick
One day..a whole lot of us are gonna be homeless...and if and when it comes..we will survive with God's help
He's such a sweet man, and may he stay safe and stay in touch
Blessings to All❤
Well he's a true patriot who loves to live off the land and does not want to be controlled by our government. All respect to him for a living the life that he chose. God bless him and may he be left alone to live his life peacefully the way he wants to. And as he said about the other man he needs help not control but our government wants absolute control and I praise him for not giving up his right for what he wants. May he be blessed in all his endeavors and may God protect him through his journey amen
Awesome Man and his great dog.
Thank you my dogs name is widget
@@PaulMcelveenjr.My dog's name is Gravy. I'm a war vet and I'm 36 but you really should keep talking. Those words matter. You won't be letting anyone down and you'd definitely lift many people up. But good vibes your way from me to you and yours. ❤
He has basically nothing but is free and happy .
Best of luck to him .
I wish i had a million dollars to give to this good old man so he could finish out his life with everything he needs but looks like he is happy .....He is not hurting no one .... G B you
Thank you I have most everything I need except peace
He wouldn't accept it.
@@PaulMcelveenjr. Why u say except peace?
I have a lot of trouble with thieves
A million dollars might well ruin him. Forget talking about giving him a million and share with him the basics that you can live without.
Life is what you make it. Keep making it. Love all
Love all, and do nothing with malicious intent, and you will go far on this earth
God bless you and your dog 🐕🙏❤.
Real people real stories... For this is what TH-cam was meant to be.. Not all the bs these days.. 💯
Thanks for sharing from my sky New Zealand.
if all homeless were like this we would be fine.
I am not homeless my house just has soft walls. Ha. Ha. Ha.
If we treated people from any way of life with equality we as a people would be better off.
It’s really cool how you can find interesting people & get them to tell you stories.
it takes a special talent that takes time to aquire
Listen to some but not other's.
Hypocrisy in the Good ol U S A
Wow this brings back my Cousin Greg memories..he rode out west, north west..loved it..i never realized what he loved about it but do now..5 years older than me..he had a stroke, paralyzed leg and arm, wore a leg brace but he still did it..God rest his soul..
This man lives free and has a beautiful little dog for a good companion. Seems like a very intelligent interesting person. He should write a book about all of his amazing experiences. Lots of stories, to be sure. Thank you for this very informative and enlightening interview. I wish it had been longer. ❤
I wish him many more years of freedom. I feel like I know him. Funny.
Hes a magic wizard, i could listen to his life experiences all day ❤
When we step back a and realize...this Country was founded on the premise...the will of a free man...remains prevalent
Great vedio 👍 I'm 67 I have been home FREE for 6 year's.
One day I woke up and escaped the sheep Coral and never looked back 😊😊
Stay Blessed
I have a friend thats 69 years old now and not had a home in over 30 years. No drugs not a drunk just a real good guy loves life and God. He is very smart to.
Very well done!
Are u happy ? That is all that counts just stay away from the drugs & drinks
Very happy
Awesome interview!!! This man is an icon!!!
That man and his little dog buddy are happier than the average Americans. He appreciates what he has...PEACE! He has something the poor or rich can't find.
That ol'timer is in a happy state of mind and doing great.
I like these homeless interviews these people have very interesting stories. Keep up the good work Jose