Shoestring is VERY smart and frequently surprises me with his knowledge on/in many subjects. I am well educated at one of the U.S.'s major, elite universities and am certain that he could have easily graduated had his life taken him in that direction. Someone mentioned in a comment below being envious of Shoestring's freedom, and I am too. If you think about it, isn't FREEDOM what each of us wants, strives for, to eventually have the money to do whatever we want? While you (I'm retired.) sit in your office, or where ever, working like a gerbil on a cage wheel, Shoestring is free, living his life the way he wants it. I admire him. To you, Shoestring, if you are reading this, best wishes. I am 78 and not much time left and wish I had lived a more free life. As you near the end, people, It is interesting what you look back on and decide really mattered.
You honestly can't find much fault in what the hobo says. I really would like to hear him answer life questions from viewers. Something tells me the man's well of experience runs deep!
Jerold Wolford. Much agreed Jerold. Shoestring reminds me of the Jordan Peterson of Hobos! I would love a Q&A with Shoestring pertaining to life’s mysteries and wonders. Call it mysteries and wonders with shoestring. I’m hunkered down in my minivan bedding down for the nite. Probably right below freezing here in Lower Michigan. Had a sad Christmas. Laid up in a detox bed for the day. Left the next day. At least my boys had a good time with family and there Mom. Even if I was sad that she seemed to move on without me. Not to make excuses but talking to her on Christmas took the wind right out from my sails. To all my brothers and sisters struggling with addiction, don’t give up. We got one life and even when all seems lost there’s always things to be grateful for. Stay blessed out there you all. Much Love.
Shoe, Please don't ever forget that many lonesome people all over the place probably benefit greatly from your videos, stories, and general presence. Especially at a time such as Christmas Day, 2020. Thanks for all you do.
Shoestring, your videos this year have helped me deal with a very rough patch in my life. Hearing your stories, learning, and watching your travels are an escape that I didn't realize I needed. Just wanted to express my thanks. Have a merry Christmas and excellent year.
Who would give any of Shoestrings Videos a Thumbs down 👎 👎?!?!? I guess there are some people that are just Mad at life!!! I don’t see how a mans Biography can have a thumbs down...God Bless You, Haply New Year!!!
Here just when I thought all the Christmas presents have been given out here we get this awesome gift. We got over six inches of snow in eastern Ohio easy, stay safe and definitely stay warm Shoestring. Have a wonderful Christmas.
Hey OHIO - I have family in a Summit County - heard about the snow . This man is one of my heroes - his courage and sensibility are remarkable. God Bless -
Brother, it tears my soul apart that we're not going to cross paths again this go 'round. I love you brother, and I'll see you on the next trip. Train, roll on...
Hello there! Would it surprise you to learn there's a place in Canada that normally enjoys warmer winters than NE Arkansas? Snow is also extremely rare there. Would that fact surprise you?
Adam Pierce If interested, copy/paste the following searches to Google's search engine 1. Jonesboro, Arkansas average winter temperatures 2. Race Rocks, Canada average winter temperatures. Do so, and you'll see Race Rocks, Canada has warmer winter temperatures than Jonesboro - (MUCH warmer overnight!).
Wow Im in ne Arkansas too lol I find myself coming back to watch the legend himself shoestring he was a badass that’s for sure we miss you shoestring 🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🪽🪽🪽🪽🙏🙏🙏🙏
I stumbled across your videos recently because I’ve been thinking about hopping trains for a while to clear my head and deal with a lot of the mental struggles I’ve been having with the monotony of life. I’ve got everything I need together now, and I’m soon going to catch a train out of my small coastal MS town. Thank you for documenting your journey and hopefully I meet you on the rails one day, Merry Christmas Shoestring and safe travels
Nice one, 'String !! Good to see snow again. Here on the Delmarva Peninsula, we don't get much snow. When it's cold ? It's dry. When the moisture rolls through ? It warms up....sucks. I miss snow. I grew up in Jersey- lots more snow there...
Thankyou for showing the best parts of America. I have been watching your vidio clips for a while and have enjoyed the stories and imfo on American rail.
Thank You Shoe for the Christmas Video l really didn't think We would get one from You So Thank You very much sure do appreciate it also Merry Christmas and l hope You had a Awesome Christmas this Year God Bless You Shoe and also Thank You for the 2020 Video's this year and the 2021 Video's to come next year Enjoy your Holidays
Mr. Shoestring love your videos sir you are such an inspiration sir and I feel like I'm traveling seeing new destinations I myself love Alaska and I have been thinking very much about just making a move out there I love the outdoor life and I feel that is where my heart is and calling..
Hope you are staying warm Shoestring. I moved to Tx for winter with my daughter. Am originally in Minnesota. Been around trains all my life. Trains & semi's were the music I went to sleep with. Will keep you in my prayers💟💟💟
Last time I had a white Christmas was in Amarillo. As with you, it's a time for reflection and counting blessings. I thank God I'm only a sojourner on earth. I live in this world but I am not of this world. You said something about peace in a video. Peace is not out of reach. I recall Jesus said, peace I give you. Not as the world gives. I pray that you and everyone finds this indescribable, not calculated peace that surpasses all understanding. No matter what happens in this world, we can have peace. I don't know of a better Christmas present. And thank you for keeping the hobo way alive. I would hate to see all the hobo history to be lost.
Something so peaceful and serene about being out there on the rails on a snowy day, especially if that day is x-mas day! Shoestring, consider yourself blessed with an amazing gift! I wish I had the freedom to jump on an empty boxcar and ride the rails across the country! You get a very unique and interesting perspective on the American landscape and the railroad industry in general.
Merry Christmas Shoestring! I thought about you today and said a prayer for you and all the other travelers today. Safe travels, Merry Christmas and Much Love -Moose From Austin
Hey!...Hobo!...Thanks for the cool videos,I just admire what you do,and your outlook on life!...May you be safe in your travels...Cheers buddy...Tony (Melbourne..Australia)
Merry Christmas Shoestring! Here in New Hampshire a week or so back we had a Nor'Easter with almost a foot of snow and Christmas it warmed up to 60 degrees and rained all day. Weird year. Take care!
Two days after Christmas 2020..one surreal year.Sad year... I find your Hoboness. Yay! Dude, you are real sir. I hope you encounter a lot of friendly people. And kindness. Thanks for making video that got me out of my Christmas pity party of one. 🎀
Wishing you, family and friends a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. So glad to see you fully on the mend. Another amazing video. Have enjoyed every single one. You’re an amazing chap and a huge inspiration. Stay safe during these tough times. Same to all of your followers. 🚂 🚋🚋🚃🚃🚋🚃🚋
Listening to you tell a story and can tell how humble and kind you are. You're very knowledgeable about trains but yet you should be for how long you've been hopping trains. I watch JAW TOOTH and he met you one day and listening to you then I knew that you're definitely a special person. Thanks for sharing this video with us and I'm viewing this from the 1st state of DELAWARE! God Bless You SHOESTRING and be safe my friend! #LIFEONTHERAILS
ChainsawN&W1218, enjoyed Your story about the boxcar in the snow, I remember when My Son Elijah was that young, He turned 18 in August, take care Brother!👍🇺🇲🛤🚂
Hope Y'all had a Christmas to remember. But a sad situation in Nashville. Bet it's pretty in the mountains there around Johnson City. Hope your day gets better. Merry Christmas 🎅
I have to say Mr Shoestring I love seeing your videos lately. Since I discovered you I've been absorbed in your videos. Partly through your wisdom, your life experiences. And all the shit you have had to trudge through in life. Love you man x
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. I just happened to stumble across one of your videos when you were in Willard Ohio. I grew up a block from the tracks in Tiffin, Oh. and used to hang out at the railyard tower as a kid. The guy would let me and my buddy throw the switches, there were many the two of us could not get locked in place because we just weren't strong enough. Lol Thanks for sharing your videos I thoroughly enjoy every one.
I canceled my Netflix account when they aired 'cuties' and stumbled upon your account on TH-cam! It's damn cool to see a true real life hobbo and their honest assessment of life. Real cool shoestring!
Shoestring is VERY smart and frequently surprises me with his knowledge on/in many subjects. I am well educated at one of the U.S.'s major, elite universities and am certain that he could have easily graduated had his life taken him in that direction. Someone mentioned in a comment below being envious of Shoestring's freedom, and I am too. If you think about it, isn't FREEDOM what each of us wants, strives for, to eventually have the money to do whatever we want? While you (I'm retired.) sit in your office, or where ever, working like a gerbil on a cage wheel, Shoestring is free, living his life the way he wants it. I admire him. To you, Shoestring, if you are reading this, best wishes. I am 78 and not much time left and wish I had lived a more free life. As you near the end, people, It is interesting what you look back on and decide really mattered.
Hope youre doing good, buddy. Our friend Shoestring passed away last week.
"I clear my mind and think about the good things." Good advice!
That was some advice, i find myself doing it alot these days
You honestly can't find much fault in what the hobo says. I really would like to hear him answer life questions from viewers. Something tells me the man's well of experience runs deep!
That's also great advice when you can't sleep. Think about good memories from when you were little. I fall asleep easily when I do that.
Jerold Wolford. Much agreed Jerold. Shoestring reminds me of the Jordan Peterson of Hobos! I would love a Q&A with Shoestring pertaining to life’s mysteries and wonders. Call it mysteries and wonders with shoestring. I’m hunkered down in my minivan bedding down for the nite. Probably right below freezing here in Lower Michigan. Had a sad Christmas. Laid up in a detox bed for the day. Left the next day. At least my boys had a good time with family and there Mom. Even if I was sad that she seemed to move on without me. Not to make excuses but talking to her on Christmas took the wind right out from my sails. To all my brothers and sisters struggling with addiction, don’t give up. We got one life and even when all seems lost there’s always things to be grateful for. Stay blessed out there you all. Much Love.
Very good advice . I'm going to try it. Thank you.
This guy was the real deal.
I grew up next to NY CENTRAL TRACKS I remember climbing trestles watching trains pass underneath.
R.I.P. Shoestring! 😢
You possess a kind of freedom that few of us will ever have, or understand. I envy you that!
Well said.
Shoe,
Please don't ever forget that many lonesome people all over the place probably benefit greatly from your videos, stories, and general presence. Especially at a time such as Christmas Day, 2020.
Thanks for all you do.
Merry Christmas 🎄 shoestring,love your simple truth and way of sharing your stories. May god bless and keep you safe and warm...
I didn't know that Shoestring was such a fast walker. 😗
Shoestring, your videos this year have helped me deal with a very rough patch in my life. Hearing your stories, learning, and watching your travels are an escape that I didn't realize I needed.
Just wanted to express my thanks. Have a merry Christmas and excellent year.
Who would give any of Shoestrings Videos a Thumbs down 👎 👎?!?!? I guess there are some people that are just Mad at life!!! I don’t see how a mans Biography can have a thumbs down...God Bless You, Haply New Year!!!
paid trolls
Merry Christmas all 🎄
Would you believe that I waited for 3 hours at st Denis last night just to see q137
@@centralMDrailfan haha, yeah i believe it!!
that marriage lasted about 5 weeks! you gave me a belly laugh. thanks
Mark you sure are helping people get through this rough time just with your life and trials and tribulations we love you and we appreciate you brother
Here just when I thought all the Christmas presents have been given out here we get this awesome gift. We got over six inches of snow in eastern Ohio easy, stay safe and definitely stay warm Shoestring. Have a wonderful Christmas.
Hey OHIO - I have family in a Summit County - heard about the snow .
This man is one of my heroes - his courage and sensibility are remarkable.
God Bless -
Thanks for the walk in the snow.. merry Christmas to you,
Hobo Shoestring 🚂
Merry Christmas Shoestring.....🙏🎄🎅☺👍🇺🇸
"Life or something like it" I'll never forget. You sir were a genius.
Godspeed Mr. Nichols, We would like to Thank You for all you gave, and all you have given.. R.I.P. Shoestring, You are greatly missed.. ✌
I like all your stories shoestring, your a great inspiration to people.with the snow coming down it makes the stories better.
The engineers don't wave from the trains anymore, not like they did back in 1954,still get a tear in my eye when I hear an old train in the night.
Happy Christmas and thanks for sharing your stories with us Hobo Shoestrings. 🎄
MERRY CHRISTMAS MARK! May God bless you in 2021! 🎄☃️❄️🎅🏼🎁🚂
🇺🇸
Shoestring, brother, im praying for you. I hooe your found soon, and safe. :😢
Brother, it tears my soul apart that we're not going to cross paths again this go 'round. I love you brother, and I'll see you on the next trip. Train, roll on...
Happy new years! where ever you may be
cheers from Chicago!
Merry Christmas shoestring im watching from northeast arkansas love your story's
Hello there! Would it surprise you to learn there's a place in Canada that normally enjoys warmer winters than NE Arkansas? Snow is also extremely rare there. Would that fact surprise you?
Adam Pierce If interested, copy/paste the following searches to Google's search engine 1. Jonesboro, Arkansas average winter temperatures 2. Race Rocks, Canada average winter temperatures. Do so, and you'll see Race Rocks, Canada has warmer winter temperatures than Jonesboro - (MUCH warmer overnight!).
Wow Im in ne Arkansas too lol I find myself coming back to watch the legend himself shoestring he was a badass that’s for sure we miss you shoestring 🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🪽🪽🪽🪽🙏🙏🙏🙏
Merry Christmas mr Shoestring!!!
Hug from Brazil
Merry Christmas Shoestring! You're free spirit. is amazing! God Bless!
I stumbled across your videos recently because I’ve been thinking about hopping trains for a while to clear my head and deal with a lot of the mental struggles I’ve been having with the monotony of life. I’ve got everything I need together now, and I’m soon going to catch a train out of my small coastal MS town. Thank you for documenting your journey and hopefully I meet you on the rails one day, Merry Christmas Shoestring and safe travels
That was quite a 'stretch of the legs' there. I'm exhausted .. lol Merry Christmas Shoestring !
Merry Christmas from New Zealand. This is our official start of summer. If the trains came this way I am sure you would be too. All the best for 2021
Merry Christmas Shoestring! Great video! Loved the stories and it was nice seeing you spend time with the boys! Enjoy the time!!
I live in northern Maine and you got more snow where you are right now then we do, we're getting rain on Christmas day
Nice one, 'String !! Good to see snow again. Here on the Delmarva Peninsula, we don't get much snow. When it's cold ? It's dry. When the moisture rolls through ? It warms up....sucks.
I miss snow. I grew up in Jersey- lots more snow there...
That
Bouy'z suh happy wid dat electric piano z‼️ ya
Merry Christmas!! Looks beautiful!
God Bless you!
Nice Intro. It's Genius!!! Have a Happy Holiday Shoestring.
Thanks for the xmas story. I am house bound so following you is great. Stay safe.
Thankyou for showing the best parts of America. I have been watching your vidio clips for a while and have enjoyed the stories and imfo on American rail.
Merry Christmas Shoestring. Thanks for a year of great episodes. I appreciate every one.
Merry Christmas from Phoenix. We love your travels. Have a Happy New Year, stay safe!!!
AZ Love's Shoestring!!!
Thanks for the kind words. Helps us all when were having a shit day! God bless you! Love your content! Chew chew
Thank You Shoe for the Christmas Video l really didn't think We would get one from You So Thank You very much sure do appreciate it also Merry Christmas and l hope You had a Awesome Christmas this Year God Bless You Shoe and also Thank You for the 2020 Video's this year and the 2021 Video's to come next year Enjoy your Holidays
Thank you shoe String. I'm so glad that God brought you to us. Until we meet again in heaven. Merry Christmas my friend
Thanks for telling your stories. Merry Christmas.
Mr. Shoestring love your videos sir you are such an inspiration sir and I feel like I'm traveling seeing new destinations I myself love Alaska and I have been thinking very much about just making a move out there I love the outdoor life and I feel that is where my heart is and calling..
Merry Christmas from Southwest Missouri, Shoestring! Thanks for the stories! I am a railfan. Hope to meet up with you one day!
Little Ken looks like a good kid. Christmas is coming again!
Shoestring I love your videos .You are also a very intelegent person and I have learned much about the railroad .Thanks.
Awesome Christmas episode.....Merry Christmas 🎁
Merry Christmas Shoestring! Nice to see you having a White Christmas. God Bless You. Thanks for sharing...
Glad to see you got clean and start caring about yourself brother.
Merry Christmas and God Bless
Shoestring you should get a discount on gloves!! Hahaha
Good luck old timer, thumbs up, you must had a great 5 weeks with lots of fun!
ENJOY Christmas from Australia. Shoestring.
Hope you are staying warm Shoestring. I moved to Tx for winter with my daughter. Am originally in Minnesota. Been around trains all my life. Trains & semi's were the music I went to sleep with. Will keep you in my prayers💟💟💟
Last time I had a white Christmas was in Amarillo. As with you, it's a time for reflection and counting blessings. I thank God I'm only a sojourner on earth. I live in this world but I am not of this world. You said something about peace in a video. Peace is not out of reach. I recall Jesus said, peace I give you. Not as the world gives. I pray that you and everyone finds this indescribable, not calculated peace that surpasses all understanding. No matter what happens in this world, we can have peace. I don't know of a better Christmas present. And thank you for keeping the hobo way alive. I would hate to see all the hobo history to be lost.
God Bless you kind man. I really enjoy your videos. You are a wealth of information on many things.
Happy Christmas from Ireland mark , stay safe buddy .
If the snow keeps up, it won't come down. Merry Christmas to you and your memories!
Merry Christmas and new year's! Thanks for your stories and stay you!!
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Something so peaceful and serene about being out there on the rails on a snowy day, especially if that day is x-mas day! Shoestring, consider yourself blessed with an amazing gift! I wish I had the freedom to jump on an empty boxcar and ride the rails across the country! You get a very unique and interesting perspective on the American landscape and the railroad industry in general.
What a fine and honest gentleman, thanks for the travel videos and Merry Christmas. " The past is yesterday's box score".
Only just come across your videos. They're fascinating 👍👍. Merry Christmas to you. Take care. All the very best from the UK 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
Merry Christmas shoestring from Linton Indiana!!!!!!
Merry Christmas Shoestring! I thought about you today and said a prayer for you and all the other travelers today. Safe travels, Merry Christmas and Much Love
-Moose From Austin
And me from Austin too. Warm wishes and thank you for sharing. You are real. Know that you are appreciated.🎀
Merry Christmas shoestring. God bless 🎄🚂🚃🚃🚃🚃
Hey!...Hobo!...Thanks for the cool videos,I just admire what you do,and your outlook on life!...May you be safe in your travels...Cheers buddy...Tony (Melbourne..Australia)
Your town looks beautiful.
That's why I want to move there!
Thanks for your authenticity . Thanks for sharing with us the hospital experience. You’re really a special person and you tell great stories .
Hello Mark! Since you were near the Rails and Ground was White, I hope you had a Nice Christmas.
happy new years eve...shoestring.....you are a true pioneer ,of this century...a icon even...love your train photography too.
You’re one of the best story tellers -
A true American, all the way !
God Bless -
Merry Christmas Shoestring! Here in New Hampshire a week or so back we had a Nor'Easter with almost a foot of snow and Christmas it warmed up to 60 degrees and rained all day. Weird year. Take care!
Two days after Christmas 2020..one surreal year.Sad year... I find your Hoboness. Yay! Dude, you are real sir. I hope you encounter a lot of friendly people. And kindness. Thanks for making video that got me out of my Christmas pity party of one. 🎀
"The internal route . Errrggm".....lol
Another great video, Thanks Shoestring !
Merry Christmas Shoestring ! great story....
Wishing you, family and friends a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. So glad to see you fully on the mend. Another amazing video. Have enjoyed every single one. You’re an amazing chap and a huge inspiration. Stay safe during these tough times. Same to all of your followers. 🚂 🚋🚋🚃🚃🚋🚃🚋
Listening to you tell a story and can tell how humble and kind you are. You're very knowledgeable about trains but yet you should be for how long you've been hopping trains. I watch JAW TOOTH and he met you one day and listening to you then I knew that you're definitely a special person. Thanks for sharing this video with us and I'm viewing this from the 1st state of DELAWARE! God Bless You SHOESTRING and be safe my friend!
#LIFEONTHERAILS
Same too you,,love your videos. Stay safe.
ChainsawN&W1218, enjoyed Your story about the boxcar in the snow, I remember when My Son Elijah was that young, He turned 18 in August, take care Brother!👍🇺🇲🛤🚂
Have a very Merry Christmas Shoestring.
Best of the coming new year!
Merry Christmas shoestring. God bless you and yours.
Hope Y'all had a Christmas to remember. But a sad situation in Nashville. Bet it's pretty in the mountains there around Johnson City. Hope your day gets better. Merry Christmas 🎅
mr shoestring you are good man we all wish u a merry x mas
There is nothing more precious than having your health. Nothing. Nice winter video. Stay warm and safe HS.
Merry Christmas Shoestring"
I have to say Mr Shoestring I love seeing your videos lately. Since I discovered you I've been absorbed in your videos. Partly through your wisdom, your life experiences. And all the shit you have had to trudge through in life. Love you man x
New Subscriber and really enjoying your channel. Loads of information and great stories.
Merry Christmas from my family to yours! Thank you for taking us with you! Have an awesome New Year stay safe
Thanks for Sharing your Life with us. You were Smart to go separate ways after five (5) days.😬👍
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
I just happened to stumble across one of your videos when you were in Willard Ohio. I grew up a block from the tracks in Tiffin, Oh. and used to hang out at the railyard tower as a kid. The guy would let me and my buddy throw the switches, there were many the two of us could not get locked in place because we just weren't strong enough. Lol
Thanks for sharing your videos I thoroughly enjoy every one.
Thanks Shoestring for shearing your ventures and education, you give us the venture that most of us couldn't have. Take care and be safe.
Thanks for showing us your life Shoestring. Telling us you stories and sharing your knowledge means a lot to us.
Wife and i love u shoe . Take care brother happy holidays
Thanks Shoestring,Be well and Blessed Mucho!Merry Christmas,cheers from pdx
Merry Christmas Shoestring" hope you had a good Christmas
“ washed my face in the morning dew, bathed my soul in the sun, and kept on moving along “
1968 Tom T. Hall
I canceled my Netflix account when they aired 'cuties' and stumbled upon your account on TH-cam! It's damn cool to see a true real life hobbo and their honest assessment of life. Real cool shoestring!