Yes, him and another channel I watch called Sam Holmes sailing. He is kinda like Shoestring but he lives and travels on a 28-foot sailboat. Neither have a ton of stuff, but they are living their best life no doubt. Like Shoestring, he never stays in one place too long they both have seen more places than I've seen in 52 years of life.
It's fascinating how he travels with no car, no airline, and often camps instead of taking a hotel/motel room, and seems to have no worries at all about traveling in this cold weather. I would be freaking out if I had such little support in the way of traveling like he does.
I know this vid is old but first time I seen it. And I've subscribed for awhile. I can't believe how many travel routes exist in Alaska... Are people working or just checking things out? I been to Alaska. It was 1978. Dad and me used to travel by van, 3 weeks of the year, every year, just me and him. I grew up with just dad and me. He bought a new chevrolet van in 1978 with his earnings from overtime at work, but he wasn't ready to beat up the new van we just took delivery of for this trip. We took the 1971 Chev hippy van on the trip. We loaded extra alternators and water pumps, 2 spares tools out the wazoo, you get the picture. On the Alcan about half way all the sudden the motor just cut off for no reason it seemed... We looked at each other and coasted to a stop. The dual 3 inch exhaust pipes that exited just ahead of the rear wheels on both sides were packed with mud! A long screwdriver pecked it out and ran like a dream rest of the trip. We wrote post cards in August at 11pm with no lights on. Made it all the way back towards Detroit and had a blowout on the left rear in the left lane going thru Chicago at rush hour. Had to dig out the spare from all the other stuff in the van. Made it home and I still got the pics to prove it!
travels the length and breadth of the country and can rattle of which train is going where, walks up a flight of stairs on the ferry and say's 'im lost', gotta love the hobo
Hi sir, this is Prasanna from India...have been watching all your videos, right from the start. I must admit you are an inspiration and a fighter to the core. Whenever I face bad days and feel down, I just hop into your channel and watch, rewatch your journeys. I am not sure how many from India are your subs but I am gonna recommend you in my circle
Rental agencies make it hard.2 months and cant find rental in Florida cause i just started new job even though im offering to pay a years rent in advance.they laugh at me need to be at job for 3 months and make 3 times the rent.
Me to and a disabled vet could get a housing voucher or section 8 without the long wait ( I didn't need it then) I once looked up susidised housing in Santa Barbara about 14 yrs. ago = an 8 year wait. You could be dead by then! I ended up in 2007 moving to Chicago (now in Boston) and getting married for 5 years until she passed away. That's 2 times in my Life or what I call getting struck by Lightening twice. The gods must have been favoring me but as late they are not listening. I did get a dog 6 yrs. ago so now I have a best friend! Shoestring and maybe some of the people here will become real online friends. They seem friendly enough. It's fun seeing what develops in the coming months by associating with Shoestring's videos and posts and all you people? I am begining to love it!
@@pauldegagne2678 rental agencies suck. 150$ to apply for rental if you get it charge you 50$ portal fee to pay them.then comes service fee maintenance fee etc.some charge monthly for stove and fridge.
@Peter Peter im dealing with it now.im offering to pay a whole years lease upfront and none of the rental agencies will take me cause I started a new job and they require 3 months at same job.had a couple of them laugh at me saying no thanks😤
@@TheHoboShoestring thanks man, oh, hey, idea, somebody should start the vaga-bonding network! Get some of these people together...! Keep the dream alive man!
I have to wonder why people always want to stay in one place there whole lives? I put this on speaker and my wife has no clue how bad, I want to just be free, it gets so old seeing all the same old people all the time, living in the same small town for years and years. Thanks for filming this, it truly is therapy I am loving how happy you are.
I agree.left hometown day after graduation.in 55 years have lived in 4 states.found staying in 1 place boring until i moved to sanibel island Florida.weather,fishing and people are great.
It is part of Cordova. The lodge there goes by the name of “Orca Adventures” and has an address of Cordova. Looking at parts of Alaska I never seen while on my RV trip around the state. Thanks for that. Stay safe and healthy!
Awesome video! Way to push yourself and see the world! Most of us in the USA never get the chance to get out of the state we live in. These are wonderful chronicles of your adventures! Keep it up , best wishes !
His credit rating is for the birds! I bet if he offered to pay his lease for a year and a higher security deposit an actual ownerer would think about it. Many owners have managers do the work for them and they are heartless go by the book kind of people. Real Estate developers are mostly a bunch of leeches! ( I know a disabled desert storm vet who ended up in a nice inexpensive appartment by the lake in Chicago. The owner was a nice old lady but did he have to hustle to find it. ) I like to believe "If there's a will there's a way." Maybe it's just a Myth like the Yellow Brick Road?
@@CK61380 He is also a vet with a millitary pension and he also paying for his existing place .Everybody needs a break its unreal how people judge others.People go threw hardship and recover or choose a lifestyle that does always make them bad people.
This guy.....beautiful simplicity and mindfulness. Truly a lovely and informative film about areas you only ever see on Deadliest Catch/Ice Road Truckers, here in the UK. I had the privilege of working with a true traveller from Yellowknife. She was, unequivocally, the nicest person I have met in my 51 year old life. (except my wife and kids of course!).
Hobo Shoestring You Truly Inspire Me Like A School Teacher Who You Love To Listen To , I Learned So Much About Trains And Alaska Then I Need To know .. Just keep The Good Work .
A ferry like I've never seen or heard of before! So cool! Thanks for sharing. I have become addicted to seeing what adventure you are into everyday, lol. May the Lord keep Shoestring safe and sound at all times!
As a navy sub vet, I miss being at sea on the surface transiting.. I also lived in the PNW for 13 years and rode many ferries up and down the straights..
Been waiting for this video with anticipation since your last one, knowing you'd be taking the Ferry. Can't believe how cold it still is up there. Take care of yourself and stay happy, Shoestring!
That steering on the right you were referring to is called a bow thruster. Most of your bigger boats have them especially tugboats. I had bow thrusters on an 1999 23 foot Maxum which was very unique and rare. Makes it really easy to steer. Love your videos String!
Your one of the nicest laid back and respectable people ! I just love to follow you man . You are seriously inspiring to other people to go live life and enjoy the small things. I admire you bud !
I wish you had 'super thanks' , it'd be nice to send you a couple bucks for a beer or coffee. Anyways, thanks for sharing your knowledge and adventures with us.
Shoestring: I figured you rented the ferry, just to have it ALL to yourself LOL! That is the cleanest ferry I have ever seen. Kudos to that crew and ferry line. Another beautiful video. I'm learning more & more from your videos & narrations. Keep them coming. I loved when you said "SH*TEEEEE, the whole ship to myself" LMAO! Stay warm & safe my Hobo friend!
Shoestring you Nailed it!! This was a Awesome video!! I couldn't wait to see this one and you sure didn't let me down!! Great footage of Alaska and the waterway! Thank you for taking us along!! Keep your head up!! Good things happen to good people! Time changes everything. You still have a nice apartment to fall back on! God has a plan for you and where you will settle down but for now he has you leading 70k of us and showing us things that we would never have been able to see without you and taught things we would never have known!! We love ya Shoestring! We got your back. Thanks for update. B Safe......
That's been my very favorite video yet, Shoestring! It reminded me of when I was in the Navy back in the 80s and later working on cranes and tugs on the Ohio River for a few year.
When my ADD and depression kicks in at times, you are my escape. I escape the pain for a bit and live out your adventures thru my phone screen. Thanks for the journey.
Your attitude is a blessing. Being grateful and content is the biggest enemy of debt and stress. The beauty in the simply things is realizing that the simply things are priceless.
I've taken the Newfoundland ferry lots of times ....I'm from Ontario Canada and decided to take a trip to Newfoundland and loved it so much I stayed there for 10 years!! Safe travels my friend!!
They say life that if one can reach a stage in life where they realize where "less is more" you have achieved a level of true contentment. Mark has definitely demonstrated this.
As they say better to have tried and failed to have never tried at all and who knows maybe next time you maybe successful in finding a place there fingers crossed 🤞, and at least you have had a good trip , seen some good sights and brought us some amazing content so thank you my friend.
pretty on video but couldn't live somewhere so cold were i dont want to leave the house.enjoy wearing shorts year round.left northeast day after graduation.
My grandfather used to sing me that popeye song 😂 along with, "A peanut sat on a railroad track, his heart in all a flutter... Along came the choo-choo train.... TOOT TOOT peanut butterrr" 🤣 good stuff
Nice video String. Thanks for filming that nice guided tour that you took us on of the Kennicott. That is one ship shape ferry 😉 The more you show us of Alaska the more I know that one day I will have to take a trip to see all its majestic beauty. I can see and hear the joy in your heart and soul. Alaska is definitely your dream destination. I'm still not going to quit praying that you may get an apartment. If not this time, you can try again. The Lord has a plan for you and he will let it unfold when it is time
Thanks for the update. Back in the 90s my wife had a bid job for six months on the Kennecott...flying back and forth to Juneau. I have a Kennecott cap. Nice seeing that ship again.
She's actually on her way to Juneau now. Ketchikan, Prince Rupert Bellingham etc. I started to stay on but I couldn't have sent any updates for 5 days. No data or wifi either. Glad I "jumped ship" because I'm totally exhausted now
@@TheHoboShoestring I can ride srand by with my Suburban for 100-bucks a year. Thinking of going down someday as I haven't been outside dince 02. I'd have to board my dogs so we'll see. Haven't been around the marine highway since the wife passed back in 17. Anyway that offer to use my cabin is still valid. It ain't much But I'm sure you could make it work for awhile and warmer weather's coming. Take care.
Talk about lifting your Spirits! Just watching this video I feel more comfortable with my own inherent wanderlusts. At almost 72 yrs. old with a humble-purse "watching" is about the only way I wander these days.The Vagabond lifestyle is where it's at!!!!!!
Such a great video. Glad you go to visit Alaska. Is so beautiful to be on the water, especially during winter. Look forward to your future videos. Thank you so much for filming and sharing your experiences.
"I'm glad I came here for just this". Just found you Shoestring, and I can say the same thing. You're an amazing creature. The first video I watched you were sitting outside the Flathead tunnel in WY...no beard...and just spent the last 3.5 hours watching other videos of yours. Hope you're well. The world needs more people like you.
Your memory is spot on. You remember highway and ferry names like you were there this morning. Shit I can't remember what I had for dinner last night. You're a great guide. Haze Gray and Underway
Only us veterans & their families remember December 12, 1985 Gander Newfoundland to Ft Campbell crash shortly after takeoff. 101st Airborne going home for Christmas after peace keeping in the Sinai. I had just arrived home to my mother's house for Christmas leave from Ft Lewis, WA. 9th Infantry Division a few days prior. God bless Shoestring 🙏
Great video ,that ship is pristine clean ,beautifull ! Compared to the hardships you routinely endure that ship prtobably felt like the Hilton! God Bless brother.
Yep, unhun definitely inspiring always wanted to go to Alaska to homestead but that's not aloud anymore. To old now to start a homestead in that climate anyway. 63 now just bought a 5 acre block on Tennessee river. Homestead as much as I can. Traveling is just to stressful now got to have reservations to camp most places now. I'm not one that wants to have cops knocking on my tent telling me you cant stay here. Had the traveling fever most of my life. I just couldn't be away from my parents. I haven't live under my parents roof sense I was 22 . But sure visited them daily. Dad's died in 2017 mom's been in the nursing home since 2016. Been married twice. Totally alone now. Retired took a couple road trips west Virginia then south Florida. I just like the comfort and safety of being home to many crazies in the world now . I got two pups to keep me company I not gonna drag them around the world they like to fish get out on the john boat. They get tired after a day out they enjoy going in the house curling up on the couch waiting on me to fix dinner. They got a big enough place in the woods to play .I can have my coffee ready in ten minutes of a morning. We walk out to the chickens coop feed them kick back drink some coffee by thier chicken run watch the morning activities. .run by the bait shop pick up couple dozen minnows put the boat in the river . Chase some fish spend about six hours on the water. We do this about 4 times a week. I've gotten educated on this online shopping sense covid-19. Amazon has just about any thing you need ordered to you front door. With the exception of meat. Something's cost a little more ordering it but it saves time plus fuel plus lessons the chances of getting the covid virus. It equals out .plus its something to do at night shopping in the convenience of your on home . Besides I'm a better cook than what I can get at local restaurants. Besides I can set watch your videos while I eat dinner. But yes that adventure to Alaska sure puts the erge in a single man. That was great video happy you enjoyed it. I did sounds like hundreds of others as well from the comments. Keep doing what makes you happy. As long as thiers fish in the Tennessee river for me to catch I'll be content.
People love watching this because we all want to adventure. I know I do. I already have been on many adventures myself. I am 40 years old. I'm about halfway through raising my child to adulthood. Once they are on their own I am going to head out. I'm going to make it a point to go on the same routes that shoestring went on. I can't wait man. Hobo Jank will emerge from Ohio.
I'm loving these AK videos. I was stationed in Kodiak with the Navy in the 70's and fell in love with the area and it's way of life. Looking forward to more of these, and if they have snow in them , all the better !!
Sailed 4 days from Skagway to Vancouver late in the fall ONCE! Queen Charlotte and Dixon entrances were WILD sleepless crossings!!!! 40' waves!! Never again!!!👍😉🇨🇦🐟
Absolutely beautiful Shoestring..Thank uou for taking us along on another incredible adventure..I wish you good luck in finding a permanent place up there...you deserve to be happy like that all the time..Safe travels back to Tennessee my friend..HUGE..HUGE L&R And Thank You again!
Shoestring..they have found boxcars of illeagals on the trains down by border..imagine they will be tightening things up because of the crisis on the border...have a good ride..its same temp and we got snow in mt last night
I don't know but it's like somebody high (up in the goverment) doesn't know what to do? Did you see how packed freight trains riders are in Mexico. It looks like the old Depression days where Hobos were stopped from entering California!
I grew up in Cordova and it was nice to see it again via the "blue canoe". When I finally left Alaska I took the Kennicott to the Lower 48. Thanks for the memories.
Miss you buddy. I kinda like that YT keeps serving up old videos of yours that I watched, liked and commented on years ago. Sleep well Wild Rider. May the clatter of the rails rock you gently in your eternal sleep.
Another good job bro, that 5 dayer sounds like fun. It’s 5 days of videos,that would keep you busy. Any 5 days mask free at sea sounds good. Be safe. Medicine Hat.
The ass side of the ship. 🤣 Cool video. Sometimes it's cool just to getaway and have some adventure. See how big the world really is. Tennessee isn't too bad a place either.
Hey Shoestring, here's an update on the MV (Motor Vessel) Joseph and Clara Smallwood: On August 11, 2011, it was announced that Joseph and Clara Smallwood had been sold to Merrion Navigation S.A. of the Marshall Islands (in the south Pacific; part of Micronesia.) Her name was shortened to Smallwood and she sailed to Alang, India and was scrapped along with her elder sister Caribou. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MV_Joseph_and_Clara_Smallwood. Scrapped is another word for 'recycled.' Her steel may now be part of a giant container ship plying the world's five oceans.
Fingers 🤞crossed for ya fella. It’s a fine old mess of a world when a man is judged by a blooming credit score, we’ve all been there and then travelled onward towards our goals in life. It’s great to see these far flung places from the other side of the globe 🌍👍
Fantastic yet again Shoestring- - been on many ferries in the UK over to France and visiting the Scottish Islands. Always enjoy being outside watching the sea passing by.
I can't even imagine how terrible it would be living in Alaska. I grew up in Illinois, and after my military hitch was over I relocated to Florida. 48 years later I am still here. In all those years I've only seen snow 1 time. And it was gone the next day. You can have the snow, gray skies and dirty snow on the side of the road in June. I'll keep the sunshine, blue skies, and warm weather year around.
not only is florida the best for weather in the usa... only state with no snow... plus ouyr beaches, and crystal clear spring fed rivers and creeks... but for lock downs and shit florida is the best.... i love florida
@@thebusterdog921 I grew up in Connecticut. Live in Perth, Western Australia now. We are going into Winter where it drops to 4C on a cold night. That will do me! I love Summer. The cold keeps out pussies like me and maintains a high standard of people living there who are tough!
@@420_Logan Actually depending on where in Alaska you pick, Minnesota can be a lot colder and more brutal. As a matter of fact, most companies/businesses in Alaska are very discerning when it comes to hiring people from the lower 48. If you have lived your life in N Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, etc they are more likely to hire you. There are many people from the lower 48 who have romantic ideas about Alaska but once winter hits and they haven't seen the sun for over a month, slipped on the ice, and winter is just getting started...those people book a plane out of Alaska and never return.
Am I the only one who sits here and wonders how a hobo has the best life of all?
Yes, him and another channel I watch called Sam Holmes sailing. He is kinda like Shoestring but he lives and travels on a 28-foot sailboat. Neither have a ton of stuff, but they are living their best life no doubt. Like Shoestring, he never stays in one place too long they both have seen more places than I've seen in 52 years of life.
I think I'd better off if I'd would quit my job and become a hobo. I might be able to afford a canoe.
It's fascinating how he travels with no car, no airline, and often camps instead of taking a hotel/motel room, and seems to have no worries at all about traveling in this cold weather. I would be freaking out if I had such little support in the way of traveling like he does.
@@TimP97 Hoboed = past tense. Age takes it's toll!
Y'all don't see the tough stuff, the cussing, the swearing.... Etc...
haha
Miss you Shoestring! Hope I see you in heaven brother!
Now shoestring is a true free spirit! Thanks for all the adventures sir!
I know this vid is old but first time I seen it. And I've subscribed for awhile. I can't believe how many travel routes exist in Alaska... Are people working or just checking things out?
I been to Alaska. It was 1978. Dad and me used to travel by van, 3 weeks of the year, every year, just me and him. I grew up with just dad and me. He bought a new chevrolet van in 1978 with his earnings from overtime at work, but he wasn't ready to beat up the new van we just took delivery of for this trip. We took the 1971 Chev hippy van on the trip. We loaded extra alternators and water pumps, 2 spares tools out the wazoo, you get the picture. On the Alcan about half way all the sudden the motor just cut off for no reason it seemed... We looked at each other and coasted to a stop. The dual 3 inch exhaust pipes that exited just ahead of the rear wheels on both sides were packed with mud! A long screwdriver pecked it out and ran like a dream rest of the trip. We wrote post cards in August at 11pm with no lights on. Made it all the way back towards Detroit and had a blowout on the left rear in the left lane going thru Chicago at rush hour. Had to dig out the spare from all the other stuff in the van. Made it home and I still got the pics to prove it!
travels the length and breadth of the country and can rattle of which train is going where, walks up a flight of stairs on the ferry and say's 'im lost', gotta love the hobo
The World should view life through your eyes, my friend. Goodness in all.
Goodspeed Mr. Nichols, Thank you for all you gave, And all you have given.. R.I.P. Shoestring You are greatly missed..
I'm only 5 minutes in and I can hear and see how happy you are being here in Alaska. You have an Amazing memory!
Imagine if he didn't drink before, I can't even remember names like he does.
@@misterz2719 Now try very hard to remember what you ate today, ha, ha!
Hi sir, this is Prasanna from India...have been watching all your videos, right from the start. I must admit you are an inspiration and a fighter to the core. Whenever I face bad days and feel down, I just hop into your channel and watch, rewatch your journeys. I am not sure how many from India are your subs but I am gonna recommend you in my circle
Thank you.
Always think of reality good memories you have when you're having a rough day; always know that things definitely will get better
Hey Prasanna, just remember, no matter how bad things are, at least your train isn't going back to Fargo !
@@TheHoboShoestring thank you sir
@@baltimoraclehdeg4270 thanks a lot
@Warren Michael Lee you are welcome bro. Goa is really a good place to visit during winters
You inspire me shoestring every time I hear a train blow I pray for the safety of all hobos!
The Hobo's prayer
@@philbenson6041 the bobos mayor?
Hey Shoestring! You sound so much happier, now that you are where your heart wants to be.
bless
Why would you want to imitate someone so Evil
@@SamuelAscher Your mom😂
Good attitude man but I definitely wish it was like the old days when you could get a place to live with a handshake and a check or cash!
Rental agencies make it hard.2 months and cant find rental in Florida cause i just started new job even though im offering to pay a years rent in advance.they laugh at me need to be at job for 3 months and make 3 times the rent.
Me to and a disabled vet could get a housing voucher or section 8 without the long wait ( I didn't need it then) I once looked up susidised housing in Santa Barbara about 14 yrs. ago = an 8 year wait. You could be dead by then! I ended up in 2007 moving to Chicago (now in Boston) and getting married for 5 years until she passed away. That's 2 times in my Life or what I call getting struck by Lightening twice. The gods must have been favoring me but as late they are not listening. I did get a dog 6 yrs. ago so now I have a best friend! Shoestring and maybe some of the people here will become real online friends. They seem friendly enough. It's fun seeing what develops in the coming months by associating with Shoestring's videos and posts and all you people? I am begining to love it!
@@randquadrozzi1280 Screw greedy landlords afraid of losing a dime!
@@pauldegagne2678 rental agencies suck. 150$ to apply for rental if you get it charge you 50$ portal fee to pay them.then comes service fee maintenance fee etc.some charge monthly for stove and fridge.
@Peter Peter im dealing with it now.im offering to pay a whole years lease upfront and none of the rental agencies will take me cause I started a new job and they require 3 months at same job.had a couple of them laugh at me saying no thanks😤
Dude your adventures helped pull me through alot of crap man, God bless and stay safe!
Keep your chin up because I swear to God it gets better
@@TheHoboShoestring thanks man, oh, hey, idea, somebody should start the vaga-bonding network! Get some of these people together...! Keep the dream alive man!
@@danzibar5941 That's agood idea. There are vagabond videos but they are not very organized mostly fragmented all over the place.
This is how real tough guys live. Liveing the dream Shoestring
I have to wonder why people always want to stay in one place there whole lives? I put this on speaker and my wife has no clue how bad, I want to just be free, it gets so old seeing all the same old people all the time, living in the same small town for years and years. Thanks for filming this, it truly is therapy I am loving how happy you are.
Build a tiny house and you and your wife hit the road !
Everything has a price...especially freedom
Some people find their life partner at a young age, it's just for some of us folks it's the cold steel of a train.
That's wanderlust alright vagabond!
I agree.left hometown day after graduation.in 55 years have lived in 4 states.found staying in 1 place boring until i moved to sanibel island Florida.weather,fishing and people are great.
It is part of Cordova. The lodge there goes by the name of “Orca Adventures” and has an address of Cordova. Looking at parts of Alaska I never seen while on my RV trip around the state. Thanks for that. Stay safe and healthy!
❤ miss you Shoestring.
Awesome video! Way to push yourself and see the world! Most of us in the USA never get the chance to get out of the state we live in. These are wonderful chronicles of your adventures! Keep it up , best wishes !
Maybe somebody out there living in Alaska can put a feeler out to help Shoestring find a place to rent.
He has over 72,000 subscribers, I'm sure with his ad revenue he should be able to afford a nice place.
@@DeWin157 I don’t think the revenue off 72k subscribers is all that much. I’d be surprised if he makes more than $1,000 a month from UA-cam.
His credit rating is for the birds! I bet if he offered to pay his lease for a year and a higher security deposit an actual ownerer would think about it. Many owners have managers do the work for them and they are heartless go by the book kind of people. Real Estate developers are mostly a bunch of leeches! ( I know a disabled desert storm vet who ended up in a nice inexpensive appartment by the lake in Chicago. The owner was a nice old lady but did he have to hustle to find it. ) I like to believe "If there's a will there's a way." Maybe it's just a Myth like the Yellow Brick Road?
I also forgot to mention - any intelligent owner would subscribe cheaply to those websites that look people up. 25$ for an inquiry is a rip off!!!!!
@@CK61380 He is also a vet with a millitary pension and he also paying for his existing place .Everybody needs a break its unreal how people judge others.People go threw hardship and recover or choose a lifestyle that does always make them bad people.
You the man! Still traveling with you vicariously. Love you bro
I second that motion or feeling!
What a clean ship. Like to take a trip on her. I really liked your video Shoestring.
Polished floors that's for sure!
That's why I love ships because the hands keep everything "ship shape".... passed down the line with time
@@TheHoboShoestring Good swabbies on Deck, ha, ha!
Those floors look so clean, you could almost eat off of them.
❤🙏
Haha... I actually did!
Dropped some scrambled egg but ate it anyway... lol
JK
@@TheHoboShoestring 😆😆😆😆😆
I do love your time lapse segments. They crack me up.❤🙏
This guy.....beautiful simplicity and mindfulness. Truly a lovely and informative film about areas you only ever see on Deadliest Catch/Ice Road Truckers, here in the UK. I had the privilege of working with a true traveller from Yellowknife. She was, unequivocally, the nicest person I have met in my 51 year old life. (except my wife and kids of course!).
Thanks Ho Bo from the comfort of my living room in Philadelphia, pa.its beautiful.
Hobo Shoestring You Truly Inspire Me Like A School Teacher Who You Love To Listen To , I Learned So Much About Trains And Alaska Then I Need To know .. Just keep The Good Work .
My thoughts exactly. Good luck
It just brightens my day seeing how happy you are being in Alaska Shoestring. Long may it continue.
A ferry like I've never seen or heard of before! So cool! Thanks for sharing. I have become addicted to seeing what adventure you are into everyday, lol. May the Lord keep Shoestring safe and sound at all times!
As a navy sub vet, I miss being at sea on the surface transiting.. I also lived in the PNW for 13 years and rode many ferries up and down the straights..
Shoestring's cruise on the ferry instead of holed up in a motel was brilliant.
Been waiting for this video with anticipation since your last one, knowing you'd be taking the Ferry. Can't believe how cold it still is up there. Take care of yourself and stay happy, Shoestring!
You do better than the History Channel when it comes to videos
That steering on the right you were referring to is called a bow thruster. Most of your bigger boats have them especially tugboats. I had bow thrusters on an 1999 23 foot Maxum which was very unique and rare. Makes it really easy to steer. Love your videos String!
This was a unique Shoestring video. Water, not rails. Very enjoyable change of pace.
Your one of the nicest laid back and respectable people ! I just love to follow you man . You are seriously inspiring to other people to go live life and enjoy the small things. I admire you bud !
Orca Adventure Lodge in Cordova. There is a picture of it on the internet
it was a fish cannery way back
I love you're videos
You live a life most people dream about
Bless you on all you're travels brother
From the Land of Lincoln
It's not all peaches and cream.
It is a pleasure to watch your videos. Thank you for sharing!
I wish you had 'super thanks' , it'd be nice to send you a couple bucks for a beer or coffee. Anyways, thanks for sharing your knowledge and adventures with us.
Shoestring: I figured you rented the ferry, just to have it ALL to yourself LOL! That is the cleanest ferry I have ever seen. Kudos to that crew and ferry line. Another beautiful video. I'm learning more & more from your videos & narrations. Keep them coming. I loved when you said "SH*TEEEEE, the whole ship to myself" LMAO! Stay warm & safe my Hobo friend!
Shoestring you Nailed it!! This was a Awesome video!! I couldn't wait to see this one and you sure didn't let me down!! Great footage of Alaska and the waterway! Thank you for taking us along!! Keep your head up!! Good things happen to good people! Time changes everything. You still have a nice apartment to fall back on! God has a plan for you and where you will settle down but for now he has you leading 70k of us and showing us things that we would never have been able to see without you and taught things we would never have known!! We love ya Shoestring! We got your back. Thanks for update. B Safe......
That's been my very favorite video yet, Shoestring! It reminded me of when I was in the Navy back in the 80s and later working on cranes and tugs on the Ohio River for a few year.
When my ADD and depression kicks in at times, you are my escape. I escape the pain for a bit and live out your adventures thru my phone screen. Thanks for the journey.
Your attitude is a blessing. Being grateful and content is the biggest enemy of debt and stress. The beauty in the simply things is realizing that the simply things are priceless.
Huge fan shoestring stay blessed brotha!!!
I love going along with hobo shoestring and see his journey that he has seen God rest his soul he will be missed 🙏🙏🙏🙏💯
I've taken the Newfoundland ferry lots of times ....I'm from Ontario Canada and decided to take a trip to Newfoundland and loved it so much I stayed there for 10 years!! Safe travels my friend!!
Anyone else jump when that microwave dinged? Haha
Worth the trip! Keep your spirits high, Shoestring. You’ll be back.
Shoestring definitely has something in life figured out. Great channel!
What beautiful cold raw water and landscape. Thanks Shoestring! I lived on Whidby Island for a while. Some similarity
They say life that if one can reach a stage in life where they realize where "less is more" you have achieved a level of true contentment. Mark has definitely demonstrated this.
As they say better to have tried and failed to have never tried at all and who knows maybe next time you maybe successful in finding a place there fingers crossed 🤞, and at least you have had a good trip , seen some good sights and brought us some amazing content so thank you my friend.
Nothing like living in a place where it snows 18 months a year
The snow is awesome and I will miss it! However the months of below zero I won't miss!
pretty on video but couldn't live somewhere so cold were i dont want to leave the house.enjoy wearing shorts year round.left northeast day after graduation.
Aging + moving to closer proximity to a north or south pole = misery
@@Lt_Tragg your right i moved to Florida and love the weather.people are another issue but can't have everything.i get cold watching shoestring.
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I'm truly already missing the pollen... lol
Going back to Tennessee soon.
Man you have a memory! Wow! Thanks fo sharing you memories, Shoestring.
This dude knows America better than any of us. That alone is worth everyone's respect.
My grandfather used to sing me that popeye song 😂 along with, "A peanut sat on a railroad track, his heart in all a flutter... Along came the choo-choo train.... TOOT TOOT peanut butterrr" 🤣 good stuff
Nice video String. Thanks for filming that nice guided tour that you took us on of the Kennicott. That is one ship shape ferry 😉 The more you show us of Alaska the more I know that one day I will have to take a trip to see all its majestic beauty.
I can see and hear the joy in your heart and soul. Alaska is definitely your dream destination. I'm still not going to quit praying that you may get an apartment. If not this time, you can try again. The Lord has a plan for you and he will let it unfold when it is time
The ferry has lots of employees to help clients (such as how to prepare your bed, where coffee and the cafeteria are) ASK FOR HELP, YOU PAID FOR IT.
It's funny Mark, and all, I noticed when you came in off the deck, you wiped your boots. That alone speaks volumes. You're a good man.
SHROOM SAYS; Couldn't sleep woke up to a Shoestring ADVENTURE. Stay dry and warm.
Thanks for the update. Back in the 90s my wife had a bid job for six months on the Kennecott...flying back and forth to Juneau. I have a Kennecott cap. Nice seeing that ship again.
She's actually on her way to Juneau now.
Ketchikan, Prince Rupert Bellingham etc.
I started to stay on but I couldn't have sent any updates for 5 days.
No data or wifi either.
Glad I "jumped ship" because I'm totally exhausted now
@@TheHoboShoestring I can ride srand by with my Suburban for 100-bucks a year. Thinking of going down someday as I haven't been outside dince 02. I'd have to board my dogs so we'll see. Haven't been around the marine highway since the wife passed back in 17. Anyway that offer to use my cabin is still valid. It ain't much But I'm sure you could make it work for awhile and warmer weather's coming. Take care.
Talk about lifting your Spirits! Just watching this video I feel more comfortable with my own inherent wanderlusts. At almost 72 yrs. old with a humble-purse "watching" is about the only way I wander these days.The Vagabond lifestyle is where it's at!!!!!!
Makes me happy to hear you say... I'm happy.
Your eyes are sparkly and twinkling ✨🤩. I’m happy for you. I pray you can find a nice place to live
Who needs the late Charles Kuralt when we are blessed with Shoestring!
I'm not sure if discounting a great man is necessary to flatter another. Also, I'm not sure you understand the previous statement.
Such a great video. Glad you go to visit Alaska. Is so beautiful to be on the water, especially during winter. Look forward to your future videos. Thank you so much for filming and sharing your experiences.
If Mitch Albom's book comes true, I pray you are one of the 5 people I meet in Heaven.
"I'm glad I came here for just this".
Just found you Shoestring, and I can say the same thing. You're an amazing creature. The first video I watched you were sitting outside the Flathead tunnel in WY...no beard...and just spent the last 3.5 hours watching other videos of yours. Hope you're well. The world needs more people like you.
You give the meaning of acceptance to a higher level. Good luck with whatever makes you happy.
Your memory is spot on. You remember highway and ferry names like you were there this morning. Shit I can't remember what I had for dinner last night. You're a great guide. Haze Gray and Underway
Only us veterans & their families remember December 12, 1985 Gander Newfoundland to Ft Campbell crash shortly after takeoff. 101st Airborne going home for Christmas after peace keeping in the Sinai. I had just arrived home to my mother's house for Christmas leave from Ft Lewis, WA. 9th Infantry Division a few days prior. God bless Shoestring 🙏
How cool to have a ferry to yourself for this trip especially in these C-19 times. Appreciate all the local commentary and history that you provide.
That place outside of Cordova looks to be adventure businesses on the site of an old cannery. "Orca Adventure Lodge" is one of them.
Great video ,that ship is pristine clean ,beautifull ! Compared to the hardships you routinely endure that ship prtobably felt like the Hilton! God Bless brother.
Yep, unhun definitely inspiring always wanted to go to Alaska to homestead but that's not aloud anymore. To old now to start a homestead in that climate anyway. 63 now just bought a 5 acre block on Tennessee river. Homestead as much as I can. Traveling is just to stressful now got to have reservations to camp most places now. I'm not one that wants to have cops knocking on my tent telling me you cant stay here. Had the traveling fever most of my life. I just couldn't be away from my parents. I haven't live under my parents roof sense I was 22 . But sure visited them daily. Dad's died in 2017 mom's been in the nursing home since 2016. Been married twice. Totally alone now. Retired took a couple road trips west Virginia then south Florida. I just like the comfort and safety of being home to many crazies in the world now . I got two pups to keep me company I not gonna drag them around the world they like to fish get out on the john boat. They get tired after a day out they enjoy going in the house curling up on the couch waiting on me to fix dinner. They got a big enough place in the woods to play .I can have my coffee ready in ten minutes of a morning. We walk out to the chickens coop feed them kick back drink some coffee by thier chicken run watch the morning activities. .run by the bait shop pick up couple dozen minnows put the boat in the river . Chase some fish spend about six hours on the water. We do this about 4 times a week. I've gotten educated on this online shopping sense covid-19. Amazon has just about any thing you need ordered to you front door. With the exception of meat. Something's cost a little more ordering it but it saves time plus fuel plus lessons the chances of getting the covid virus. It equals out .plus its something to do at night shopping in the convenience of your on home . Besides I'm a better cook than what I can get at local restaurants. Besides I can set watch your videos while I eat dinner. But yes that adventure to Alaska sure puts the erge in a single man. That was great video happy you enjoyed it. I did sounds like hundreds of others as well from the comments. Keep doing what makes you happy. As long as thiers fish in the Tennessee river for me to catch I'll be content.
15:20 “I haven’t been this happy since... a long time.” That’s all that matters, brother!
I loved that Shoestring just blurted out his feelings! He’s following a dream. Keep going Shoestring!
People love watching this because we all want to adventure. I know I do. I already have been on many adventures myself. I am 40 years old. I'm about halfway through raising my child to adulthood. Once they are on their own I am going to head out. I'm going to make it a point to go on the same routes that shoestring went on. I can't wait man. Hobo Jank will emerge from Ohio.
Shoe string love your show keep up the good work
String, you are a genius, a living GPS with a memory better than a computer!
I Live near Bellingham and was going to check and see how much it would cost to take the ferry but now I don't have too. lol
Love the video Shoestring!! Thanks for sharing your adventures with us! I’m glad you’re having such a great time in Alaska! Stay safe!
Whoever waxes those floors deserves a raise!
It's amazing the memory you have! Incredible to me! I forget what I did ten minutes ago!
Holy Smokes that was a beautiful trip!
Thanks for the upload my brother. Looking forward to the next adventure 😎
I felt like I was on that ferry with you taping it!!! Awesome
I'm loving these AK videos. I was stationed in Kodiak with the Navy in the 70's and fell in love with the area and it's way of life. Looking forward to more of these, and if they have snow in them , all the better !!
Thanks for sharing, awesome to get to see deferent places. Have a blessed day
Watching his videos is like being in on a " True Life Adventure!"
OUTSTANDING MEDICAL BILLS ..... If that stops you from putting a roof over your head our Democratic system is broke!!
Sailed 4 days from Skagway to Vancouver late in the fall ONCE! Queen Charlotte and Dixon entrances were WILD sleepless crossings!!!! 40' waves!! Never again!!!👍😉🇨🇦🐟
Absolutely beautiful Shoestring..Thank uou for taking us along on another incredible adventure..I wish you good luck in finding a permanent place up there...you deserve to be happy like that all the time..Safe travels back to Tennessee my friend..HUGE..HUGE L&R And Thank You again!
When they say ship shape that means this ship, amazing how clean it is.
Shoestring..they have found boxcars of illeagals on the trains down by border..imagine they will be tightening things up because of the crisis on the border...have a good ride..its same temp and we got snow in mt last night
I don't know but it's like somebody high (up in the goverment) doesn't know what to do? Did you see how packed freight trains riders are in Mexico. It looks like the old Depression days where Hobos were stopped from entering California!
I grew up in Cordova and it was nice to see it again via the "blue canoe". When I finally left Alaska I took the Kennicott to the Lower 48. Thanks for the memories.
Miss you buddy. I kinda like that YT keeps serving up old videos of yours that I watched, liked and commented on years ago.
Sleep well Wild Rider. May the clatter of the rails rock you gently in your eternal sleep.
Another good job bro, that 5 dayer sounds like fun. It’s 5 days of videos,that would keep you busy. Any 5 days mask free at sea sounds good. Be safe. Medicine Hat.
The ass side of the ship. 🤣 Cool video. Sometimes it's cool just to getaway and have some adventure. See how big the world really is. Tennessee isn't too bad a place either.
He said aft side
Really neat so clean and beautiful boat very interesting Thank You for sharing.
Good luck on your Apartment hunting.
Lived in Alaska for 7 years, and when I transferred out to Nebraska in 2011 I took the Kennicott from Juneau to Bellingham. That was a nice trip.
Very good feeling good luck will come your way ... ✝️
Hey Shoestring, here's an update on the MV (Motor Vessel) Joseph and Clara Smallwood: On August 11, 2011, it was announced that Joseph and Clara Smallwood had been sold to Merrion Navigation S.A. of the Marshall Islands (in the south Pacific; part of Micronesia.) Her name was shortened to Smallwood and she sailed to Alang, India and was scrapped along with her elder sister Caribou. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MV_Joseph_and_Clara_Smallwood. Scrapped is another word for 'recycled.' Her steel may now be part of a giant container ship plying the world's five oceans.
Fingers 🤞crossed for ya fella. It’s a fine old mess of a world when a man is judged by a blooming credit score, we’ve all been there and then travelled onward towards our goals in life. It’s great to see these far flung places from the other side of the globe 🌍👍
Fantastic yet again Shoestring- - been on many ferries in the UK over to France and visiting the Scottish Islands. Always enjoy being outside watching the sea passing by.
I can't even imagine how terrible it would be living in Alaska. I grew up in Illinois, and after my military hitch was over I relocated to Florida. 48 years later I am still here. In all those years I've only seen snow 1 time. And it was gone the next day. You can have the snow, gray skies and dirty snow on the side of the road in June. I'll keep the sunshine, blue skies, and warm weather year around.
not only is florida the best for weather in the usa... only state with no snow... plus ouyr beaches, and crystal clear spring fed rivers and creeks... but for lock downs and shit florida is the best.... i love florida
@@chronicawareness9986 Not to mention Alaska's 10 month winter. No thanks, the month of January in Florida is all the cold I want to live with.
@@thebusterdog921 I grew up in Connecticut. Live in Perth, Western Australia now. We are going into Winter where it drops to 4C on a cold night. That will do me! I love Summer. The cold keeps out pussies like me and maintains a high standard of people living there who are tough!
Not Alaska but the Minnesota winters made me tough lol!
@@420_Logan Actually depending on where in Alaska you pick, Minnesota can be a lot colder and more brutal. As a matter of fact, most companies/businesses in Alaska are very discerning when it comes to hiring people from the lower 48. If you have lived your life in N Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, etc they are more likely to hire you. There are many people from the lower 48 who have romantic ideas about Alaska but once winter hits and they haven't seen the sun for over a month, slipped on the ice, and winter is just getting started...those people book a plane out of Alaska and never return.