Answering a few subscriber questions

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  • Last week's tests the doctor is hoping to rule out hepatic encephalopathy but since symptoms are light they're making sure it's not anything else through other tests.
    overall I feel better one day then not as well the next day but I am keeping a good attitude towards everything.

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  • @dbsnyder4503
    @dbsnyder4503 3 роки тому +35

    Shoestring, I'm 64 and my body definitely can't keep pace with my mind anymore! Be at peace wherever you are now! It's all good considering. My friend, it's your story telling that keeps me coming to your channel. You can do that from the rails, or from home. Rest up and keep yourself well. God bless you sir.

  • @paulbarr8908
    @paulbarr8908 3 роки тому +93

    Shoestring, I and a LOT of fans have been worried about you. Wish you well Sir!

    • @johnnyonetake9249
      @johnnyonetake9249 3 роки тому +1

      Why you worried? Looks like hes living life

    • @marliesyanke4580
      @marliesyanke4580 3 роки тому +7

      @@johnnyonetake9249 He looks pale.

    • @josharnold7746
      @josharnold7746 2 роки тому

      The bullshit P•fizer bo•oster shots are p•fucking ppl up ....Ole shoestring is 2 or 3 doses in during this video. I hope ppl wake up and STOP falling for the fear they are peddling. Better chance of dying of the shot than covid666

  • @crustytrainguy6503
    @crustytrainguy6503 3 роки тому +62

    The miniature hobo is nice and all but you need to get him a bucket to carry around during his travels. Makes the model more prototypical lol!

    • @48firefox
      @48firefox 3 роки тому +1

      Yes, maybe a bit of track and a loco?.

  • @gfriedman99
    @gfriedman99 2 місяці тому +5

    God I'm going to miss this guy. His advise to everyone... "just be happy."

  • @stillfree47
    @stillfree47 3 роки тому +33

    Don't listen to the trolls. They got no life. Keep your channel as it is and rest until you think you can ride again.

  • @Steve12318
    @Steve12318 3 роки тому +16

    Fans care about your health as much as the content. Keep us updated and hope you feel better soon.

  • @acgillespie
    @acgillespie 3 місяці тому +6

    Shoestrings Apartment is a Railroad Museum. R.I.P. our Hobo friend

  • @donaldblanton6007
    @donaldblanton6007 3 роки тому +23

    Shoestring your health comes before anything else so just worry about getting healthy and you can get back on the 🚂 R/R🙏

  • @estherkirby1173
    @estherkirby1173 3 роки тому +16

    I'm so sorry your not feeling well. If it hadn't been for you I would not have seen as much of the USA as I did when I rode with you. Thanks so much for the ride. Looking forward to more rides. Hugs Esther from Indiana

  • @ervinesprouse3041
    @ervinesprouse3041 3 роки тому +15

    Shoestring your health is what’s important! Take time to heal now and there will be plenty of time for riding videos. Hope you feel better soon!!

  • @lspipefitter
    @lspipefitter 3 роки тому +21

    I know exactly what your going through I had a liver transplant back in 2013 pray all turns out well for you

  • @1683clifton
    @1683clifton 3 роки тому +10

    Love it when this guy lays down for story time. Seen

  • @gradysanders48
    @gradysanders48 3 роки тому +5

    Thanks Shoe String for posting to us all! Bless you Brother.

  • @allen6903
    @allen6903 3 роки тому +17

    Hoping so much that you get your health back in check. I know for a fact when your health goes you don't feel like going. I miss your videos so much. Get well it's the most important thing

  • @jparker912
    @jparker912 3 роки тому +4

    Thanks for the answer, Mr. Mark!
    And the mention!
    John from Michigan.

  • @jameslockard6956
    @jameslockard6956 3 роки тому +18

    Shroom says: I don't think anyone would smart off to you about going to the doctor Channel. I think they were joking. I'm shut in can't hardly get out anymore I've tried humor and teasing with my comments 🙃 I appreciate when you send a heart, thumbs up or a smile face. I hope you can always smile to my comments.

  • @tubehunter66
    @tubehunter66 3 роки тому +16

    Hope the results give you clarity and allow you to move on with confidence. God bless you kind Sir

  • @markfloriojr.2170
    @markfloriojr.2170 3 роки тому +9

    Get well Shoestring ... Dont worry about some of these people and what they say. Great video 👊

  • @lS-kz2qx
    @lS-kz2qx 3 роки тому +11

    Your condition is treatable, just give it time, wish all the best and never give up..you need to make many more awesome videos

  • @stromxtc2033
    @stromxtc2033 3 роки тому +4

    Shoestring storytime is always the best part of his videos

  • @thresh0014
    @thresh0014 3 роки тому +15

    Iron meteorites are quite valuable, worth as much as $1,000 per gram. So 1 pound would be 1 million dollars. If it hits you/your house/mailbox and it's documented its price quintuples.

  • @MTHDCS
    @MTHDCS 3 роки тому +2

    Nice boxcar as that's a USA Trains product and they're up in Malden, Massachusetts. That car is part of the American series made in the USA! That Alaska SD70 you showed in display case in the motel in Palmer, Alaska was also a USA Trains product. Glad you're doing okay!

  • @cheaplaughkennedy2318
    @cheaplaughkennedy2318 3 роки тому +2

    Very cool box car Shoe 👍 really enjoyed this episode. That railroad spike is awesome, great job . You have words of wisdom, thank you and God Bless my friend 🙏. Hope all is good .

  • @hunterbrooks6689
    @hunterbrooks6689 3 роки тому +7

    Man just take care of you, and not worry about others comments, I just enjoy hearing your stories, and the riding is a plus. Take care get feeling better soon.

  • @JohnSmith-pn4it
    @JohnSmith-pn4it 11 місяців тому +1

    I can only imagine gazing at that boxcar and having over 30 years of train hopping memories to go with it. Can't mail order that anywhere!

  • @scottchilds978
    @scottchilds978 3 роки тому +1

    AWESOME video Shoestring,thanx....again

  • @rons3103
    @rons3103 3 роки тому +5

    I think the mini HOBO needs a bucket with Stickers on it and a video camera! 😁😁😁

  • @archkod
    @archkod 3 роки тому +8

    Thanks Mark, you're a natural story teller and interesting to listen to you in a train or not. Good luck with the Dr. tomorrow and keep resting till you're well -

  • @rayprime7836
    @rayprime7836 3 роки тому +3

    On of the last of the real true hobos. Keep going Mark, keep up the content whatever and remember Britt in August, you've got to get well for that! All the best for the future. 👍👍👍🇬🇧

  • @renegadebt1374
    @renegadebt1374 Місяць тому

    Godspeed Mr. Nichols, We Thank You for all you gave, And for all you have given.. R.I.P. Shoestring, You will be greatly missed..✌

  • @tedhansen3846
    @tedhansen3846 2 місяці тому +1

    It's amazing His videos in the last few years were pretty much solo rides, even His Alaska boat ride was private👏

  • @johnr8439
    @johnr8439 3 роки тому +3

    Thank you Shoestring, this was a great video with you answering some our questions. Get well soon buddy.

  • @fredhaines575
    @fredhaines575 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks Shoestring for letting us share some of your neat treasures.

  • @dougtond1380
    @dougtond1380 3 роки тому +2

    This is a really cool video. I think a lot of your fans enjoy these stories. I never found a meteorite myself, but I once hitched a ride to Defuniak, FL, and the driver was a self-taught geologist and archeologist. During our conversation, he told me to open the glove compartment, and there was canvas sack in there. He told me to go ahead and check it out. I unwrapped it, and inside was a heavy, black, handmade hand tool... It looked as if it was sharp at one time, like a hatchet. That dude would go to places in Kentucky to search for Megalodon teeth. He said he knew a spot where he could find perfect specimens that fetch about $5k each. He said he dug up that meteorite hatchet and had kept it in his glove box ever since because he doesn't know what to do with it. Pretty cool stuff. I got to hold possibly the oldest meteorite axe/bludgeon ever found :)
    And that is really cool that your advice is to stay present and enjoy the moment. I'm laying here on a mountain, under the stars, next to a creek, getting annoyed by the mosquitos nipping at me... while I'm watching you suffer from medical difficulties and cabin fever -_- it's like how you said it's easy to notice all the bad and to lose sight of the good. There's nowhere (indoors OR outdoors) that I'd rather be than right where I am now. So what if I need to endure a couple hours of mosquitoes each night? Thank you for that important reminder.
    I really hope you feel better soon. I wish I could go back in time and ride when people would actually hire me and other bos were cool and hospitable like that

  • @JawTooth
    @JawTooth 3 роки тому +20

    Wow! That handmade railroad spike Hobo Shoestring is the most awesome thing I have seen!!

    • @TheHoboShoestring
      @TheHoboShoestring  3 роки тому +3

      It's my absolute favorite thing anyone has ever given me!

    • @Peranaworthal
      @Peranaworthal 2 роки тому

      @@TheHoboShoestring The woods are lovely, Dark and deep,
      but I have promises to keep
      and miles to go before I sleep
      and miles to go before I sleep.
      That little hobo looked like he had a purpose! Thanks for the videos, the best onYT.

  • @jeffjones6514
    @jeffjones6514 3 роки тому +2

    I'm glad you are ok Shoestring... was worried...

  • @rickn501s
    @rickn501s 3 роки тому +4

    Thanks for the updates and for the fascinating stories about your experiences. I wish you well.

  • @WorshiptheFatherandStayclean
    @WorshiptheFatherandStayclean 3 роки тому +8

    Shoestring I hope you are in good health brother. Would love to see more videos about Alaska, and also a video how to get to Canada by railway from America. By the way love ya brother.

  • @joe-r2405
    @joe-r2405 3 роки тому +4

    Praying for your good health Mark!
    Keep Safe!

  • @virginiatolles1664
    @virginiatolles1664 3 роки тому +2

    Love the boxcar and hobo. Such attention to detail! I agree with Crusty Train Guy: Your hobo needs a bucket. Take care of yourself, Mark. We're all rooting for you.

  • @richardsylvanus2717
    @richardsylvanus2717 3 роки тому +3

    The video format was awesome! Especially liked the meteorite story. What a neat thing to find.

  • @kennymazac2377
    @kennymazac2377 3 роки тому +3

    Take care Shoestring, hopefully you get to feeling better soon brother!! Love the stories you talk about! Stay safe and take it easy and do only what your body allows!

  • @lorettashepherd.
    @lorettashepherd. 3 роки тому +5

    Good to hear from you Shoestring. I love the boxcar. It's perfect for you. I like this video. Anything you post is all good with me. Hope you find the answers to your health situation. I know you're probably going stir crazy not being able to catch out. Take it easy and get your health in check first. You are in my prayers. Every night I ask that He heals you and returns you to good health.🙏 Take care and God bless always.Much love and respect

  • @RobertBardos
    @RobertBardos 3 роки тому +2

    Sending healing vibes brother. Thanks for the update my guy. Keep on truckin.

  • @EricSmith-ve7qi
    @EricSmith-ve7qi 3 роки тому +3

    Thanks Shoestring!! Great answer! They do sell single pieces of track for the boxcar. Great Q&A video. Hope your feeling better!! B Safe........

    • @bubbabigshowsharp1294
      @bubbabigshowsharp1294 2 роки тому

      Hey Eric Smith how can I send shoestring stickers an stuff. Thanks

  • @stephanclermont4704
    @stephanclermont4704 3 роки тому +3

    Thank you for the update, I really wish you get well and have the opportunity to have many more adventures out there!

  • @jdfromsc3473
    @jdfromsc3473 3 роки тому +3

    Good video Shoestring!! It was great to hear from you. Rhonda and I hope everything is well with you. See ya next time.

  • @leea1988
    @leea1988 2 роки тому +1

    I've watched nearly every video on your channel Shoestring. You've brought me and countless thousands of others such joy.
    All I can say is thankyou, and stay safe.

  • @kens.3729
    @kens.3729 3 роки тому +2

    Great Q & A, Mark. Thanks for Answering Viewer Questions. You’re a very Knowledgeable Guy.👍

  • @gregjewell2534
    @gregjewell2534 3 роки тому

    Thanks for another great video Shoestring! I love to listen to your stories, please give us more of them when you can. God bless you !

  • @brandonlee9238
    @brandonlee9238 3 роки тому +1

    God Bless you brother. Praying for you ✝️

  • @ritarobinsonnotayoutuber
    @ritarobinsonnotayoutuber 3 роки тому +3

    Shoestring pray for your healing stay safe🙏🙏🙏🙏

  • @railroadingrambler218
    @railroadingrambler218 3 роки тому +3

    Liked the Q&A session. Thanks for updating us on your med issues. We’re all pulling for you!

  • @levimansell1943
    @levimansell1943 2 роки тому +3

    Living the Dream, Shoestring. You’ve earned your stripes and we all love the videos. Keep that urge for new adventure and get healthy. There’s a bunch of us rooting for you, brother.

  • @marliesyanke4580
    @marliesyanke4580 3 роки тому +2

    What a fantastic memory . Thank you for doing this, its so interesting. Good health to you 💟

  • @dmorgan28
    @dmorgan28 3 роки тому

    Thanks for all the info Shoestring. Praying for you. Wishing you the very best. Take care and have a good one 👍👍👍❤️

  • @mtrld
    @mtrld 3 роки тому +1

    "Nothing is to important than right now" Good advice my friend. I have learned that living for the moment and taking stock of where you are now works well for me in my older age. I like hearing about your life's journey on the rails! Keep on, keepin on!

  • @akghound
    @akghound 3 роки тому +4

    So good hear your stories. God Bless and Be Well.

  • @riitaalin
    @riitaalin 3 роки тому +4

    We all been worried about you. I figured you weren't feeling to good since you had them tests. I hope you can get out a bit each day & walk a bit. That always seems to help some. I'm hoping & praying that you can get some good news from the doctor. They can do wonders today. I just had 5 stents & it helped me bigtime. Listen to the doctors we all want you up & running the rails again very soon.

  • @taco472
    @taco472 3 роки тому

    It’s always good to hear from you , take care and all the best. 👍🙏🙏🙏

  • @rvrrat1977
    @rvrrat1977 3 роки тому +1

    The basics. I’m always grateful to be breathing! Sending positive energy your way man.

  • @kathyk.5411
    @kathyk.5411 3 роки тому +2

    Loved the different twist on the video, it’s good to see you, you look good, better than I was expecting considering how you’ve been feeling! You’ll be back out there, glad you’re being patient. You just came off quite a whirlwind, Alaska was a big trip, and then a basically unexpected move! No real time to recoup in all of that, so here you are with a little extra recouping to have to do to make up for it. That won’t happen again… no more unexpected need to pack up everything and then unpack it! At least it was for a wonderful reason, it was a great move!!! Made me tired just watching the videos about it though… it’s so much work. So now maybe the time is right to just lay low and spend a little energy enjoying the new base camp. You’ll be back out soon!

  • @Sam62254
    @Sam62254 3 роки тому +1

    Good luck with your health, Shoestring. Praying for you. You're an American Treasure.

  • @Audion
    @Audion 3 роки тому +2

    Listen to your body! Thanks for updating us.

  • @kathyspieker5698
    @kathyspieker5698 3 роки тому +1

    Love, and prayers for healing and peace, my friend!! Whenever you do travel, I am right there beside you riding along.

  • @millvalleynorthernrailroad2998
    @millvalleynorthernrailroad2998 3 роки тому +2

    Shoe, I really enjoyed the Q&A. Always love to listen to your stories. Get well soon my friend.

  • @roycox320
    @roycox320 3 роки тому

    You take care of you our thoughts and prayers are always with you!

  • @coryturner9140
    @coryturner9140 3 роки тому +3

    Great video shoestring! I hope you start feeling better!

  • @user-David-Alan
    @user-David-Alan 3 роки тому +1

    Hope you get well soon. Good luck. Ride on.

  • @Rubin4749
    @Rubin4749 2 місяці тому +1

    I miss this gentleman. I wonder if he knew how much we missed him and the number of people who would miss him if he'd taken a few more moments to think about it, before he made that near last decision. We miss you Shoestring.

  • @NaturesFairy
    @NaturesFairy 3 роки тому

    Thank you for doing this video. I enjoy listening to you share your train adventures. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. 😊🚂

  • @tomsdotter3228
    @tomsdotter3228 3 роки тому +4

    Love this video! Thanks for answering our questions! ♥️

  • @buildingutility815
    @buildingutility815 3 роки тому +1

    I know the the feeling of wanting to move. May your spirit triamph and your health be full! Full speed ahead Hobo . . .

  • @RayRay-sc1zj
    @RayRay-sc1zj 3 роки тому

    love ya brother. keep on keeping on. appreciate your knowledge and story's. hope things improve with your health.

  • @BrokenFootRailfan
    @BrokenFootRailfan 3 роки тому +2

    Like many others, I enjoy hearing about your adventures. I think that kind of lifestyle is appealing to a lot of us and we have to live vicariously through you. I wish I had done some more stuff in my younger years. And I completely understand the appeal for being outdoors. I get out as often as I possibly can!

  • @steveweidner8311
    @steveweidner8311 3 роки тому

    Thank you for the updates and hope you get and stay well

  • @jeffmcdonald4225
    @jeffmcdonald4225 2 роки тому

    I do love your stories so much. Thank you!

  • @cmphighpower
    @cmphighpower 3 роки тому +7

    I could only imagine the stories you can’t tell. Your very interesting I always anticipate for your next video.

  • @marcushume2240
    @marcushume2240 3 роки тому

    Mark. I love the stories. Like sitting around a campfire. You have amazing memory. The places and people you have met along the way going back three decades is amazing. I love it. We love it. It's good food for thought. Everything that's happened in your life has been for good reasons. Good or bad. We learn and become stronger. Your a man with good intentions and you share that in every one your videos. It's a big world out there with rails going all over America. Thank you for sharing your travels we all love to see and sharing the real you. Take care Mark. Canada.

  • @deanbacon8245
    @deanbacon8245 3 роки тому +6

    It was a great post with your answering the questions people had , as for the changing of the page name ,it will always remain hobo Shoestring to me as well with others I suppose , great insight and super great to hear your voice !! Do what it takes and we'll all be riding and checking in on your garden plots , take care Shoe we all love you and pray for the best !

  • @mplewis5388
    @mplewis5388 3 роки тому +2

    Glad to see you relaxing.

  • @hsylvester6132
    @hsylvester6132 3 роки тому +3

    Great video - as for changing the name of your channel I think The Legend - Hobo Shoestring would work. Sometimes legends go to the doctor too. (In case of any confusion - it's a compliment) Take good care of yourself.

  • @johnb8637
    @johnb8637 3 роки тому +3

    Awesome to see a new video! Stay well!

  • @mudslinger1m
    @mudslinger1m 3 роки тому

    Thanks for the update brother, Take care of yourself and you'll be back on the tracks in no time! Looking forward to an update on the seeds you planted! Cheers 👍

  • @larryjayne9451
    @larryjayne9451 3 роки тому +2

    Thanks for your videos to brighten our days. When can we expect the HOBO SHOESTRING T-shirts and hats ?? Maybe someone can hook you up with a good screen printing place for the SHOESTRING line of apparel..?? 👍

  • @robp9241
    @robp9241 3 роки тому +1

    Get better soon shoestring. Love your stories. Every time I see a freight train I think of you. Get well soon cobber.

  • @poopscooper5038
    @poopscooper5038 2 роки тому +1

    This guy is a good dude....so many people Love ta Shoestring. Get well..

  • @CAMCLIPS01
    @CAMCLIPS01 3 роки тому +3

    Thanks for answering my questions man. Very cool 😎

  • @fixedgearfever69
    @fixedgearfever69 3 роки тому +3

    Good to hear from you…

  • @paconrail1238
    @paconrail1238 3 роки тому +2

    First and foremost take care of your health! Your true fans understand!

  • @clarkh4130
    @clarkh4130 3 роки тому +4

    I enjoy the stories.. very very interesting how you survived on the run and in the wild.. cool

  • @kellymilehigh432
    @kellymilehigh432 3 роки тому +3

    All the best to ya .... We are sending good vibes and love your way from Sedalia, Missouri

  • @bradterrill4100
    @bradterrill4100 3 роки тому +8

    Add a magnificent beard to Lil’ Shoestring!

  • @TheMfmccarthy
    @TheMfmccarthy Рік тому

    Love seeing you cozy at home

  • @stormraven4183
    @stormraven4183 3 роки тому +1

    You are a brilliant and amazing man, Mark. Please don't let the liver issues take that away, get healed, brother. My husband got HE from hepatitis C, and didn't go for his treatments. This brilliant, funny man can now barely remember to tie his shoes 😥. I know staying home sucks, but the alternative is worse, man. If you need a day trip I'll take you RVing for a weekend. Much safer.

  • @DrJjones
    @DrJjones 3 роки тому +3

    Shoestring your memories and experiences would makes a awesome book. Keep it on the rail and be well.

  • @msnpassjan2004
    @msnpassjan2004 3 роки тому

    Yep, enjoyed the video. Glad you are getting better. I'm 56 and you have way more endurance than I have.

  • @charlesmcdowell7540
    @charlesmcdowell7540 3 роки тому

    Good to hear all this knowledge man! Take care!

  • @alexmsawyers
    @alexmsawyers 3 роки тому +1

    Wishing you good luck and great health with your lab results! I don’t care if you’re riding trains, talking about fission, or just telling stories of your experiences. Love watching your videos. Get well my friend.

  • @j.t.cooper2963
    @j.t.cooper2963 2 роки тому

    One's health comes first in life. I'm 57 and I know that you take your time to get better. I enjoy your stories more than anything. 👍🏻😎