I stopped watching the fake news and do not support pro sports, but I do love dirt track racing and I think you are doing a great job. I watch all your videos including your history videos because I believe your heart is in them all and I know you are a honest man. So please keep doing what you are doing and I will continue to support what you are doing.
I happen to have very similar interests as you. I enjoy your history videos, and I most definitely enjoy your racing videos. I watch every vid you post. Sincerely, Thank you for your efforts! It does not go unnoticed.
That driver confronting you at Eldora angered me. If I were there I would've been in his face for sure. Why would someone not like good publicity is beyond me. I like all your videos so keep going you're doing great 👍
I just loved hearing how you got started in this and how the “financial” aspects work. This channel is obviously a labor of love and I am thankful for all the content you provide. It’s a tough call on content topics, but I, for one, would not have developed an interest in the racing or small town America if it weren’t under the one umbrella of HMM. I am glad to hear that you will continue creating content for as long as you can. Thanks for all your hard work ❤
You're always welcome critterscute3642. Great feedback...seeing it all under the HMM umbrella. I'll keep grinding for sure, God willing. Thanks again...HMM
Hi Don. I'm camping now up in South Haven, Michigan. Will be attending the 100th Coast Guard Festival in Grand Haven tomorrow. Plan to tour 4 vessels open to the public. When I get back home, I'll comment again with more details.
As a subscriber to your channel and love all the maritime/great lakes history you put out. I think it would be awesome to see you build a channel just on those topics. I think your subscribers and views would sky rocket as millions of people are still interested in all of the history and mystery of all the wrecks laying in the deep.
Thanks for your feedback! I really think starting a new channel is the way to go; it's just that the thought of it overwhelms this old non-techy type. I appreciate you...HMM
Great video Don! More and more people are coming out of the woodwork, with knowledge of the Fitz through either personal experience or had a family member involved somehow.
love your old time video's about open wheel mostly dirt racing, i grew up around racing i'm 74 so i've been around, you are the HMM about racing keep them coming just hope you can make a little more cash!
Don, I am a big fan of yours. Took my son to Millstream opening last month. Brought back memories of 60’s and 70’s there. I am trying to find out about about a driver I watched back then by the name of Eddie Wiseman. He drove a candy apple red sprint car, I think #18 and he had the track record for a while in mid to late 60’s. I can’t find anything about him on the internet but would like career info etc. That was such a sweet, smooth car! Please help. Thanks.
Thanks Steven...so appreciated! Interesting...I've never heard of Eddie Wiseman...but I'll see what I can find out. Being a history geek, I'm kinda surprised I haven't heard his name somewhere down the line. HMM
Keep it up! I enjoy all your different content! From small town USA ,to Rollie Beale and Capt.Darrell , can't wait for the next video! Thanks Don for all your hard work!
Keep it up HMM, you do a fantastic job, especially the Sprint Car Stuff and the nearby towns and people near the tracks that you go to. Thank you, Steve.
Thanks Steve...I love doing small town stuff; that's why I sometimes wiggle it in during a race event, so more people watch. If I just do small towns, it's hard to get folks to watch. Thanks for your feedback...HMM
HMM what a great video. I thing it's a great idea, one week this channel and the next week a Great Lake Channel. I can tell you I always appreciate every video you do. Good luck to you! Thank you again for all you fo.
Thanks again Roger. The two-channel idea is probably best, but the thought of creating the new channel is a bit overwhelming for this non-techy old man! HMM
Hey HMM, thanks for letting us know how you got here. I always wondered about the HMM name and its links or lack thereof to racing. Keep up the good work. And yes you should have different YT channels one for maritime and one for racing.
Thanks Allan...I'd have to agree with you on two channels, but the thought of this non-techy old man starting a new one overwhelms me. We shall see! HMM
Don, I'm back from Grand Haven, MI and the Coast Guard Festival. Got to tour 5 vessels which was awesome for me. I've mentioned this before --- Small Town America, Racing, and Great Lakes Maritime Ships/History are my 3 favorite interests. Your channel is a match made in heaven for me. I wish I had the answer/s to help address your challenges. I'm just not versed enough in this type of business. Sure you could create additional channels, but I'm not sure that would help. Maybe it would though due to the algorithms. Hum. As far as content, my gosh you are doing a great job. Even here, I'm not sure. You interview the best of the best, and many upcoming talents....many I've never heard of. And the small towns, man I love learning about them through you. And what can you say about your Fitz videos that hasn't already been said. They are all splendid indeed. I can't wait for the new season with Captain Darrell. And I know you have some new angles coming. I watch and subscribe to many channels, but without question your channel is in the top most watched slots in my playlist. I ALWAYS come across feeling better after watching your videos. And with all the crap going on in the world, this is most appreciated my friend. More than ever, I hope you are having fun doing the videos.......meeting folks, learning, and being adventurous by getting out. These are great rewards no matter what else. Ideally these should beat out.....yes even money. You are creating lasting memories for yourself and so many others Don. You can't put a price tag on this. Until our paths cross again, Chuck and Jen in Columbus, Ohio
Thanks Chuck; I really appreciate this one...keeps me inspired to keep trudging along. Algorithm-wise, it probably makes sense to create more channels specific to the content, but I'm already overwhelmed with one channel, let alone two or three. I think I'll just stay my course, come what may, knowing I may confuse audiences but hopefully enough, like yourself, will find a little something interesting in everything I do. This annual Coast Guard Festival...do you think I could benefit from going next year? Maybe get some good content out of it? Thanks for all my friend...to you and Jen! HMM
Hi, Don! Ya gotta ❤ those Dirt Track Demons! I was a big fan in high school of the tracks in Northcentral PA and the Southern Tier of New York State. Imagine a 16-17 year old GIRL in the PITS! 😊 Great times with good friends!
Gotta love the DT Demons! Don't know if it's a blessing or a curse sometimes. I spent a lot of time at Williams Grove, Selinsgrove, Reading and Penn National in my youth. I also remember going to a track in (I think) Hamburg, NY when I was a kid. Thanks MissTerri207. HMM
to be honest I used to be big into racing , still have a closet full of Dale Earnhardt Sr shirts but have gotten out of it over the years so following your racing content is hard for me to get into ... not that there is anything wrong with it at all at 58 & i live a couple miles north of Lake Ontario you Great Lakes content strikes a cord with me ... your Fitz videos are what brought me here ... Keep up the good work 😁
Thank you Don for all you do bringing us real, heartwarming, inspirational true stories! You provide amazing insight to people’s lives, their passion, stuff we would never know!! I SO appreciate you and know you are doing all of this for the love you have for racing, small town America, racing and HISTORY! Ignore the naysayers…they have NO clue who or what you are unless they take the time to watch. I need to make more time to watch, my day job and night job take much of my time. Keep on keeping on Bubba, and yes we love you buddy!! Take care
Hey Don I consider you friend and family and thats pretty cool thing I think and wow never knew you worked that damn hard to make a video. I love all your content and find it all so very interesting. We need more guys like you that want to bring us history not make it go away. Much love and respect Brian from Colorado🤠🏁
Thank you for your honesty and frankness. These days it seems like every UA-cam video I watch every creator is asking for money or selling merch. I have recently supported several live storm chasers who literally drive hundreds of miles a day and have to spend hundreds on fuel as well as a motel. They help victims and provide real time severe weather alerts. I don't know but I have to assume that one out of a thousand or even ten thousand viewers will even gift a buck or more.
Yeah...I'm not comfortable with asking for money. Now that my channel is monetized, I prefer to let that bring in as much as it can without asking for $ or selling merch...although I've had a few people ask for merch. As far as gifting a buck or more, it's a pretty rare thing. Thanks for your support! HMM
I really enjoy your Small Town America videos, and I enjoy the racing ones too. I watched racing all my life as living in Salem where I met you at a restaurant on morning but the videos of small towns really gets my interest. a lot of interesting stories are always told. Keep the videos coming and I'll keep watching.
Two channels, yes, I think you may want to try two channels. I am a racing fan and I tune in to watch racing videos. When I see other categories I go on to the next UA-camr. Thank you for your dedication to the sport. 👍👍
I would say not enough Don, your videos are great. The effort you put in to them is second to none, especially on the Edmund Fitzgerald, Finding people like Captain Darrell and his brother who has been either on the ship or are associated with the ships crew.
Thankyou very much Don, my interest in the Edmund Fitzgerald started from looking for Gordon Lightfoot's song Sundown, which was a favourite song of mine from my earliest memories. I came across the song Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald and listened to it. I decided that I had to know more about the Edmund Fitzgerald and her story. It fascinates me to the degree of constantly taking about it. My mother didn't know much about it as it happened on the 11th of November here in Australia and on the same day we had our Prime Minister sacked which was massive news, also I was born in November of 1975.
I appreciate your efforts and videos. No one else in recent times have had sit down interveiws with Steve Kinser, Karl Kinser, Sammy Swindell among others.
I appreciate you efforts and the stories you do. You do a great job finding good stories to share with us and your interviewing skills are just fine no matter what anyone else says. Keep up the good work and follow your dreams on things that interest you.
Keep up the good work. I always check out videos they are so interesting and love watching them. One day I might run into you at the track and shake your hand.
Thanks a lot appreciate the video and look forward more to your Maritime history stories. All the wrecks on the great lakes should provide enough content. If you can find the information attach it to people like Darrel I watch several other maritime channels and really enjoy them although I have nothing to do with the Maritime industry, I especially love the Great Lakes and the big boats
I love your videos about shipwrecks with Capt. Darrell. Very entertaining for a shipwreck fanatic like me. If you ever do another video could you do the Sevona and the Pretoria? The Sevona was a bulk freighter, and the Pretoria was a schooner, and both ships sank in lake Superior on the apostle Islands in 1905. I actually happen to have actual artifacts from both wrecks that were recovered in the 60s that I acquired from a dear friend who her husband used to dive on wrecks. I would love to hear what you and Capt. Darrell think about the Sevona and Pretoria. Blessings and keep doing what you do!
Thanks for your ideas...very much appreciated! I had never heard of the Sevona or the Pretoria till you mentioned them. I'll dig in and see what Capt. Darrell thinks. HMM
Come to buxton speedway in Merlin Ontario Canada. I’d be willing to pay for all your expenses just to get to meet you and talk about your shipping and tug days
You have great videos Don. The racing and the Ships are very interesting. As the Eagles said, Don’t let the sound of your own wheels drive you crazy. 🇺🇸🍀🇺🇸
I didn’t even know it would benefit you to sea h for you on Facebook….Guess I’m old. I have my favorites on You tube and you’re in my top 5. Come November your number one but I always look forward to watching your videos as I think you keep it interesting and fun. (Daryl is always a pleasure to watch and you guys make an amazing team telling stories). Cheers you guys…I still owe you guys some beers if I recall correctly
HMM, thanks so much for your videos, they're fantastic and very much appreciated. I'm sorry that a driver berated you at Eldora. Also, I agree with you about Ricky Lewis, I'm a fan of his now. I've met him and he was a great guy. I wish you the very best in your UA-cam ventures, I really believe that your channel will be a big success. All the best to you.
Thanks for providing some insight into the monetary aspect of being a UA-cam creator. I'm sure many of the people who are attending the same events as you would be interested in your videos. Unfortunately, I'm not sure how the connection would be made to get them to your channel. My only thought would be to have some business cards made up that you could give to people you encounter in the pits. I guess there are some sites on the internet that are not too costly, but I don't think you're looking for even more things to add to your list of expenses.
Thanks again, wideslammer. I do have some business cards, but I'm not too good at handing them out. That's on me. I'm not the best at promoting myself, but I need to get over that. I'll keep grinding either way. I always appreciate your great feedback! HMM
Watchung from nz I like your content an your honesty keep it up . I think history is timeless an I bet them videos will also do better over time. Don't no much about you tube but I definitely think maybe try 2 channels motorsport an motorsport history then one one american history
I really enjoy all of your video content. I would like to see you do something on Ulysses Grant. Fair warning though, the state roadside rest across the street from his childhood home is a mess. The state should clean it up!!
Thanks Donald! If you only knew how much I admire Grant. I've been to his childhood home and his home in Galena, Illinois. He was the ultimate American baddass. Great idea! HMM
This might help but maybe try to sell shirts and hats and maybe interview Larry Boos or go and do one of those racetrack walks like you did at Salem about Winchester or Eldora.
Yeah...Larry would be a good interview for sure. He is definitely one of the hardest working men in motorsports. I like your Winchester idea...so much history there. Thanks...HMM
@@HistoryMysteryMan Don just trying to help Larry lives down the road from my Father in Laws Farm and my Wifes Uncles Farm. He is one that could tell you alot about the History of Eldora and the Rumble in Fort Wayne and maybe give you a walk around Winchester and Waynesfield
@@HistoryMysteryMan your welcome. Maybe another good one would be to make a meeting with the one and only Bobby Bowsher or how about some of the Baltes clan like Terry Baltes.
I knew it was tough to make money on this platform , but I didn't think the pay was that poor. Many creators have been trying paid promotions, that they insert into the video themselves. I hope you can figure out how to make it profitable. Larger channels have an easier time. Thanks for what you do!
I love the channel. I re-watch the Edmund Fitzgerald stories with Captain Darrell. By the way, did anyone ever make the comparison of the MV Derbyshire to the Edmund Fitzgerald? Both were very similar in terms of the weather and the conditions? Keep up the great work, History Mystery Man. We all appreciate it
Thanks again, Shawn. I appreciate your re-watches. That's huge for me. Good question on the Derbyshire and the Fitz...I'll ask Captain D. about that. HMM
Thank you @@HistoryMysteryMan . I really appreciate it. I know they were different in terms of structure, but both were ore carriers. Both were very tragic
Hey Don, Keep up the good work, your channel is Awesome. You need to interview Cleetus McFarland at his track, it would really boost your viewership ...
I haven’t watched your videos in a while and for that I do apologize. Sometimes we get wrapped up in the political BS. That’s been going on. I do enjoy all your videos, especially the Great Lakes content that you put on. I’m definitely going to make it a point to try and focus more on your content and try have better balance in the stuff I watch on UA-cam!
No worries; I don't expect anyone to watch everything I do...that would take too damn long...but I appreciate your support. Let's just hope commonsense comes home to America soon. Thanks again, Bill...good to hear from you. HMM
I love it when you did the series on the Edmund Fitzgerald with Captain Darrel. I think you should talk with Ric Mixter about the Edmund Fitzgerald too
@@HistoryMysteryMan I had a very interesting day yesterday August 1 I was doing some shopping at my local Walmart and I finished shopping I called for a taxi ride and they said a half hour wait for it and I sat on a bench and a elder man asked me if he could sit down by me and I said sure I introduced my self and he did the same and we started talking about books and I told him that I was reading Tattletale Sounds by Ric Mixter and he told me that his dad was a captain on a ore boat and I asked him which one and he said the Arthur Anderson and he said that they were following the Edmund Fitzgerald that night and the waves were real bad and his dad was the one that called the coast guard that night
HMM or Don I Love You and what you do not only for the Maritime Buff's but for the Racing Buff's. I'll soon be retired and can spend more time pursuing the hobbies and interest that I've put off due to working. I've been interested in the Maritime Industry since I've seen the articles and books about the S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald. I was 17 when she went down in Nov. 1975. I read all I can read and I enjoy going to the National Museum of the Great Lakes. As a matter of fact I met you last year at the museum. Anyway keep up the good fight and I'll support you when I can. I do have something Maritime related I would like to send you! A side note who made your radio in the video. It looks like an AM/Shortwave? Take Care and God Bless. Randy
Thanks Randy; I always appreciate your feedback. Retirement is a good thing if you stay busy; I'm quite good at being retired...always knew I would be! Love to receive your maritime related thing. The radio is just an old Zenith...dang thing still works. When my mom died, I found it in her attic. HMM
Promoters,track owners and sanctioning bodies should be letting you their pits for free AND be feeding you. You give them a ton of free publicity. Thanks HMM
Evenin feller... that kinda pissed me off when u spoke of the racer giving you hard time in front of all the people... what a f@#$&$#@d!!.. i hope you keep doing what you do..not that my opinion should matter,but i prefer your maritime video's more so but i like to watch everything u put out... wondering if you ever thought about trying to do a video tour of a great lakes ship... seen another UA-camr get on board the Anderson...just a thought...ill be here watching no matter what tho...👍👍👍👊
Thanks Brad...so appreciated. I have not revealed who it is. He's quite popular and I was afraid it'd work against me in the court of public opinion. If it ever comes up though, I have the complete recorded conversation. HMM
Don, you provide a fantastic product….. I enjoy all of the topics, but yes, your Great Lakes shipping-specific content and race history content by far interest me the most. Should you choose to do merchandise, I would be good for a shirt….. As for the clown who openly chastised you in front of a crowd? Karma has sharp teeth, and always comes back around for a good bite…..
I found this video both interesting and informative on how UA-cam works and pays. I was actually surprised how little you actually make from some of your videos. Some would barely pay for your lunch and that's if you prepare it yourself! I wonder how many people actually make a decent living off of UA-cam. Of the ones I subscribe to (mostly maritime, some racing and couple political channels), I'm guessing only Oceanliner Designs brings in any real $. Regardless I do really appreciate and enjoy all your content. Shocking and sad how that one driver and his group treated you. I don't get his logic, does he refuse to talk to the track announcer because he is paid? Regardless hold your head high, many people appreciate what you are doing (of course myself included) and I do what I can to promote your content.
Hi Don, I would not let the sarcasm or anger coming from the race driver, directed toward you, bother me at all. Sounds to me most likely he is basically a jealous and insecure person! I think all your videos and stories are great and very interesting!
Thank you for sharing! I’ve been seriously considering doing this for a while. I want to but I think the doubt and shyness in me is keeping me from doing it. You’ve certainly been a big inspiration to me! Though over the past few months I’ve been making posts in a Facebook group called Ships of the World about shipwrecks and I love doing it! And plus I’ve used you as a source a few times too! Thank you!
I stopped watching the fake news and do not support pro sports, but I do love dirt track racing and I think you are doing a great job. I watch all your videos including your history videos because I believe your heart is in them all and I know you are a honest man. So please keep doing what you are doing and I will continue to support what you are doing.
Thanks Donald! Your support is what helps keep me inspired to march forward! HMM
Whoever did that to you @ Eldora was nothing short of a bully . That's how those morons operate in front of an audience ! Keep up the good work Don .
Thanks Wayne...always appreciated! HMM
@@HistoryMysteryMan 👍
I happen to have very similar interests as you. I enjoy your history videos, and I most definitely enjoy your racing videos. I watch every vid you post. Sincerely, Thank you for your efforts! It does not go unnoticed.
Thanks kindly! Always appreciated...HMM
That driver confronting you at Eldora angered me. If I were there I would've been in his face for sure. Why would someone not like good publicity is beyond me. I like all your videos so keep going you're doing great 👍
Thanks Douglas...always appreciated! HMM
I became a Ricky Lewis fan after watching your video on him. What cool down to earth guy. I need one of his shirts soon if he sells them.
You and me both, brother! I'm going to be doing more with Ricky before the year is done! HMM
I truly enjoy your channel, especially about racing, the drivers and all the old race tracks. Keep up the good work!
Thanks Phillip...always appreciated. HMM
History Mystery Man T-shirts and merch ? And I'm always with you love all you do your the best. Thanks Don
I actually did have some merch a few years back...Ts, hoodies, coffee cups, etc. I should bring it back...thanks again! HMM
@@HistoryMysteryManiron ons!
I just loved hearing how you got started in this and how the “financial” aspects work. This channel is obviously a labor of love and I am thankful for all the content you provide. It’s a tough call on content topics, but I, for one, would not have developed an interest in the racing or small town America if it weren’t under the one umbrella of HMM. I am glad to hear that you will continue creating content for as long as you can. Thanks for all your hard work ❤
You're always welcome critterscute3642. Great feedback...seeing it all under the HMM umbrella. I'll keep grinding for sure, God willing. Thanks again...HMM
From all of your extended family we do greatly appreciate your content.
Thanks again, Johnny...always appreciated! HMM
Hi Don. I'm camping now up in South Haven, Michigan. Will be attending the 100th Coast Guard Festival in Grand Haven tomorrow. Plan to tour 4 vessels open to the public. When I get back home, I'll comment again with more details.
Wow...I should be up there with you...thanks! HMM
Hope you keep on going!This is better than watching television shows!
Thanks again, Leroy. I'm committed to keeping this show going! HMM
As a subscriber to your channel and love all the maritime/great lakes history you put out. I think it would be awesome to see you build a channel just on those topics. I think your subscribers and views would sky rocket as millions of people are still interested in all of the history and mystery of all the wrecks laying in the deep.
Thanks for your feedback! I really think starting a new channel is the way to go; it's just that the thought of it overwhelms this old non-techy type. I appreciate you...HMM
Great video Don! More and more people are coming out of the woodwork, with knowledge of the Fitz through either personal experience or had a family member involved somehow.
Thanks Captain. I'm eager to sit down with you again...keep your wheels turning in that noggin of yours. "Calling the Arthur M. Anderson...over..."
love your old time video's about open wheel mostly dirt racing, i grew up around racing i'm 74 so i've been around, you are the HMM about racing keep them coming just hope you can make a little more cash!
Thanks for your feedback. Cash or no cash I'm committed to forging ahead! HMM
Don, stay with it. You're doing a great job. People love you. Don't listen to the nay sayers.
Thanks again, William...always appreciated. HMM
Don, I am a big fan of yours. Took my son to Millstream opening last month. Brought back memories of 60’s and 70’s there. I am trying to find out about about a driver I watched back then by the name of Eddie Wiseman. He drove a candy apple red sprint car, I think #18 and he had the track record for a while in mid to late 60’s. I can’t find anything about him on the internet but would like career info etc. That was such a sweet, smooth car! Please help. Thanks.
Thanks Steven...so appreciated! Interesting...I've never heard of Eddie Wiseman...but I'll see what I can find out. Being a history geek, I'm kinda surprised I haven't heard his name somewhere down the line. HMM
Keep it up! I enjoy all your different content! From small town USA ,to Rollie Beale and Capt.Darrell , can't wait for the next video! Thanks Don for all your hard work!
You're welcome Don! Thanks again for your feedback! HMM
few of them in the pits. no pictures no interview. as always your the man captain. i definitely watched most of them. buddy. . be safe
Thanks ole friend...you know I appreciate you! HMM
Keep it up HMM, you do a fantastic job, especially the Sprint Car Stuff and the nearby towns and people near the tracks that you go to. Thank you, Steve.
Thanks Steve...I love doing small town stuff; that's why I sometimes wiggle it in during a race event, so more people watch. If I just do small towns, it's hard to get folks to watch. Thanks for your feedback...HMM
HMM what a great video.
I thing it's a great idea, one week this channel and the next week a Great Lake Channel.
I can tell you I always appreciate every video you do.
Good luck to you!
Thank you again for all you fo.
Thanks again Roger. The two-channel idea is probably best, but the thought of creating the new channel is a bit overwhelming for this non-techy old man! HMM
@HistoryMysteryMan I understand. But whatever you do I'm beside you.
@@rogerozdarski2935 All I need to keep marching!
Hey HMM, thanks for letting us know how you got here. I always wondered about the HMM name and its links or lack thereof to racing. Keep up the good work. And yes you should have different YT channels one for maritime and one for racing.
Thanks Allan...I'd have to agree with you on two channels, but the thought of this non-techy old man starting a new one overwhelms me. We shall see! HMM
Don, I'm back from Grand Haven, MI and the Coast Guard Festival. Got to tour 5 vessels which was awesome for me.
I've mentioned this before --- Small Town America, Racing, and Great Lakes Maritime Ships/History are my 3 favorite interests. Your channel is a match made in heaven for me. I wish I had the answer/s to help address your challenges. I'm just not versed enough in this type of business. Sure you could create additional channels, but I'm not sure that would help. Maybe it would though due to the algorithms. Hum.
As far as content, my gosh you are doing a great job. Even here, I'm not sure. You interview the best of the best, and many upcoming talents....many I've never heard of. And the small towns, man I love learning about them through you. And what can you say about your Fitz videos that hasn't already been said. They are all splendid indeed. I can't wait for the new season with Captain Darrell. And I know you have some new angles coming.
I watch and subscribe to many channels, but without question your channel is in the top most watched slots in my playlist. I ALWAYS come across feeling better after watching your videos. And with all the crap going on in the world, this is most appreciated my friend.
More than ever, I hope you are having fun doing the videos.......meeting folks, learning, and being adventurous by getting out. These are great rewards no matter what else. Ideally these should beat out.....yes even money. You are creating lasting memories for yourself and so many others Don. You can't put a price tag on this.
Until our paths cross again, Chuck and Jen in Columbus, Ohio
Thanks Chuck; I really appreciate this one...keeps me inspired to keep trudging along. Algorithm-wise, it probably makes sense to create more channels specific to the content, but I'm already overwhelmed with one channel, let alone two or three. I think I'll just stay my course, come what may, knowing I may confuse audiences but hopefully enough, like yourself, will find a little something interesting in everything I do. This annual Coast Guard Festival...do you think I could benefit from going next year? Maybe get some good content out of it? Thanks for all my friend...to you and Jen! HMM
Ricky Lewis gets it. So does the History Mystery Man! Giving these drivers some exposure is priceless. Hope you get a piece of the pie. Thanks!
Banana Cream please...from Mrs. Wick's in Winchester, Indiana! Thanks again, for your feedback! HMM
You have a really good UA-cam channel and I'll continue to watch it. It's informative and entertaining as well.
Thanks Tom...always appreciated! HMM
Hi, Don!
Ya gotta ❤ those Dirt Track Demons! I was a big fan in high school of the tracks in Northcentral PA and the Southern Tier of New York State.
Imagine a 16-17 year old GIRL in the PITS! 😊
Great times with good friends!
Gotta love the DT Demons! Don't know if it's a blessing or a curse sometimes. I spent a lot of time at Williams Grove, Selinsgrove, Reading and Penn National in my youth. I also remember going to a track in (I think) Hamburg, NY when I was a kid. Thanks MissTerri207. HMM
to be honest I used to be big into racing , still have a closet full of Dale Earnhardt Sr shirts but have gotten out of it over the years so following your racing content is hard for me to get into ... not that there is anything wrong with it at all
at 58 & i live a couple miles north of Lake Ontario you Great Lakes content strikes a cord with me ... your Fitz videos are what brought me here ... Keep up the good work 😁
Thanks for your support! I'd love to visit your area some time...HMM
I love your videos! They’re always so interesting! Keep up the great work and thanks for sharing!!
You're always welcome Denny; thanks for your feedback and support! HMM
keep on - see you all over the country
Thanks Mike...so appreciated! HMM
Thank you Don for all you do bringing us real, heartwarming, inspirational true stories! You provide amazing insight to people’s lives, their passion, stuff we would never know!! I SO appreciate you and know you are doing all of this for the love you have for racing, small town America, racing and HISTORY! Ignore the naysayers…they have NO clue who or what you are unless they take the time to watch. I need to make more time to watch, my day job and night job take much of my time. Keep on keeping on Bubba, and yes we love you buddy!! Take care
Thanks Barb...always so appreciated. HMM
Please keep up the outstanding videos!!!! Thank You!!!
You got it Jim...thanks for your feedback! HMM
We love you History Mystery Man. I hope that has some value. Thanks for the stories you bring us. Karl Kinser interview was my favorite.
Thanks Gary; that's all I need and what keeps me inspired to keep grindin! Thanks again, my friend...HMM
Love all your vids about the Fitz and great lakes stories from Capt. Darryl. Thanks for all the time and effort you put into them!
You're welcome! Thanks for taking the time to watch! HMM
Hello HMM, we do greatly appreciate your content. keep up the good work.
Thanks oldjunkman! I appreciate you...HMM
I think you’d be surprised the Patron support you’d get. A lot of people are willing to support the channels they enjoy myself included.
I think you're right. I need to get going and start an account...thanks. HMM
Hey Don I consider you friend and family and thats pretty cool thing I think and wow never knew you worked that damn hard to make a video. I love all your content and find it all so very interesting. We need more guys like you that want to bring us history not make it go away. Much love and respect Brian from Colorado🤠🏁
Thanks brother! Colorado...wow! I always appreciate your feedback! HMM
Great video Hang in there, I love history myself, SAFE TRAVELS AND GOD SPEED 🙏
Thanks again, Christine; I appreciate your feedback! HMM
Thank you for your honesty and frankness. These days it seems like every UA-cam video I watch every creator is asking for money or selling merch. I have recently supported several live storm chasers who literally drive hundreds of miles a day and have to spend hundreds on fuel as well as a motel. They help victims and provide real time severe weather alerts. I don't know but I have to assume that one out of a thousand or even ten thousand viewers will even gift a buck or more.
Yeah...I'm not comfortable with asking for money. Now that my channel is monetized, I prefer to let that bring in as much as it can without asking for $ or selling merch...although I've had a few people ask for merch. As far as gifting a buck or more, it's a pretty rare thing. Thanks for your support! HMM
I really enjoy your Small Town America videos, and I enjoy the racing ones too. I watched racing all my life as living in Salem where I met you at a restaurant on morning but the videos of small towns really gets my interest. a lot of interesting stories are always told. Keep the videos coming and I'll keep watching.
Thanks again, Jeff...I appreciate you. I love doing small towns; I just need to figure out a way to get more folks to watch. Love Salem! HMM
I really enjoy your stuff from the tracks. Good job and good luck!
So many thanks! HMM
Love the Abe Lincoln picture on the wall.
Thanks Christian. Yeah...that's my favorite...an axe in one hand and a book in the other! HMM
We appreciate your hard work!! It was so great to see you at Eldora and reminisce. Hope to see you again!
Thanks Julie...loved seeing you guys...so much fun! HMM
Two channels, yes, I think you may want to try two channels. I am a racing fan and I tune in to watch racing videos. When I see other categories I go on to the next UA-camr. Thank you for your dedication to the sport. 👍👍
I believe you're right on two channels...I just don''t know if I have the energy to start from scratch. Thanks! HMM
I started following you from your Sylvania videos. That’s my home town. Continue to watch for the good content!
Thanks! I love Sylvania...especially downtown mainstreet! HMM
I like the classic radio you have. Haven't seen one in over 18 years
It's an old Zenith...and still works! HMM
Great Video, Stand on it Bubba...
Thanks...this old man is still on the Loud Pedal! HMM
I would say not enough Don, your videos are great. The effort you put in to them is second to none, especially on the Edmund Fitzgerald, Finding people like Captain Darrell and his brother who has been either on the ship or are associated with the ships crew.
Thanks Simon; I appreciate your positive feedback! HMM
Thankyou very much Don, my interest in the Edmund Fitzgerald started from looking for Gordon Lightfoot's song Sundown, which was a favourite song of mine from my earliest memories. I came across the song Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald and listened to it. I decided that I had to know more about the Edmund Fitzgerald and her story. It fascinates me to the degree of constantly taking about it. My mother didn't know much about it as it happened on the 11th of November here in Australia and on the same day we had our Prime Minister sacked which was massive news, also I was born in November of 1975.
My favourite videos of yours were the old drivers, Swindell, Kinser (Steve and Karl), Hewitt, Kenyon etc
Thanks for your feedback. I need to get back to that...more sit-down interviews with old racing heroes. HMM
Keep doing what you’re doing! I especially enjoy your videos on the Edmund Fitzgerald and the interviews with Captain Darrell!
Thanks for your feedback, Elizabeth...always appreciated. HMM
Thanks! Keep doing great things!
So many thanks! I appreciate your gift! HMM
Captain Darryl's most famous saying, "Feet Don't Fail me Now ...!" Lol
Thanks for what you do. Both of you. It is enjoyed
So many thanks; I appreciate your feedback! HMM
I appreciate your efforts and videos. No one else in recent times have had sit down interveiws with Steve Kinser, Karl Kinser, Sammy Swindell among others.
Thanks Stan...I need to get back to that...sitting down with the old racing heroes. HMM
@@HistoryMysteryMan Danny Smith would be a good one.
@@StanYockey-ue1ed That's a great idea!
I appreciate you efforts and the stories you do. You do a great job finding good stories to share with us and your interviewing skills are just fine no matter what anyone else says. Keep up the good work and follow your dreams on things that interest you.
Great advice! I appreciate your feedback...keep it comin! HMM
Keep up the good work. I always check out videos they are so interesting and love watching them. One day I might run into you at the track and shake your hand.
Thanks! Be glad to meet you at the track. If you see me, flag me down anytime...HMM
Thanks a lot appreciate the video and look forward more to your Maritime history stories. All the wrecks on the great lakes should provide enough content. If you can find the information attach it to people like Darrel I watch several other maritime channels and really enjoy them although I have nothing to do with the Maritime industry, I especially love the Great Lakes and the big boats
Thanks Mike. I watch a lot of those maritime channels too...they're very well done. More Captain Darrell on the way! HMM
I love your videos about shipwrecks with Capt. Darrell. Very entertaining for a shipwreck fanatic like me. If you ever do another video could you do the Sevona and the Pretoria? The Sevona was a bulk freighter, and the Pretoria was a schooner, and both ships sank in lake Superior on the apostle Islands in 1905. I actually happen to have actual artifacts from both wrecks that were recovered in the 60s that I acquired from a dear friend who her husband used to dive on wrecks. I would love to hear what you and Capt. Darrell think about the Sevona and Pretoria. Blessings and keep doing what you do!
Thanks for your ideas...very much appreciated! I had never heard of the Sevona or the Pretoria till you mentioned them. I'll dig in and see what Capt. Darrell thinks. HMM
You are awesome dude! Watched it all, and it was good.
Thanks! If you're having a MidLifeCrisis, I'm having a LaterLifeCrisis! HMM
Come to buxton speedway in Merlin Ontario Canada. I’d be willing to pay for all your expenses just to get to meet you and talk about your shipping and tug days
That actually sounds like a lot of fun, and I'll give it some thought. Thanks for your support! HMM
You have great videos Don. The racing and the Ships are very interesting. As the Eagles said, Don’t let the sound of your own wheels drive you crazy. 🇺🇸🍀🇺🇸
Thanks Jim...best advice of the day award! Need to whoa down my wheels to stay sane! HMM
Eagles...one of my all-time favorite bands!
I didn’t even know it would benefit you to sea h for you on Facebook….Guess I’m old. I have my favorites on You tube and you’re in my top 5. Come November your number one but I always look forward to watching your videos as I think you keep it interesting and fun. (Daryl is always a pleasure to watch and you guys make an amazing team telling stories). Cheers you guys…I still owe you guys some beers if I recall correctly
Thanks Kristopher...always appreciated! HMM
I’m ready for another Captain Darrell video @History Mystery Man
You and me both, brother! Thanks...HMM
Keep your chin up son you'll do Great !!!
Thanks ole friend...always appreciated. Do you realize you're my longest friend...from the very beginning on Northgate...since 1960.
Keep up the great work! I enjoy your videos
So many thanks! HMM
Ricky is a good one for sure . Love that boys determination !
I'm with you on that! HMM
HMM, thanks so much for your videos, they're fantastic and very much appreciated. I'm sorry that a driver berated you at Eldora.
Also, I agree with you about Ricky Lewis, I'm a fan of his now. I've met him and he was a great guy. I wish you the very best in your UA-cam ventures, I really believe that your channel will be a big success. All the best to you.
Thanks...so appreciated. Yeah...I'm a big Ricky Lewis fan now. Your feedback is always welcome! HMM
Alot of history to the Great lakes
A never-ending supply...thanks David. HMM
Keep up the good fight like hearing your voice
The good fight grinds forward! Thanks Gary! HMM
iI thought that your best and most interesting videos where the small town tours you did....
Thanks...I love doing small towns; I only wish I could get more folks to watch. HMM
Thanks for providing some insight into the monetary aspect of being a UA-cam creator. I'm sure many of the people who are attending the same events as you would be interested in your videos. Unfortunately, I'm not sure how the connection would be made to get them to your channel. My only thought would be to have some business cards made up that you could give to people you encounter in the pits. I guess there are some sites on the internet that are not too costly, but I don't think you're looking for even more things to add to your list of expenses.
Thanks again, wideslammer. I do have some business cards, but I'm not too good at handing them out. That's on me. I'm not the best at promoting myself, but I need to get over that. I'll keep grinding either way. I always appreciate your great feedback! HMM
I WOULD LOVE A T SHIRT
I sold some about three years ago; I need to bring it back. Thanks for your feedback, Sonny. HMM
Thanks!
Thanks Randy...your generosity so appreciated! HMM
whatever they give you its not enough...
I'll buy that! Thanks for your support...HMM
Watchung from nz I like your content an your honesty keep it up . I think history is timeless an I bet them videos will also do better over time. Don't no much about you tube but I definitely think maybe try 2 channels motorsport an motorsport history then one one american history
Thanks for watching from New Zealand...that's awesome. You're right; I need to start another channel, but the thought of it overwhelms me. HMM
I really enjoy all of your video content. I would like to see you do something on Ulysses Grant. Fair warning though, the state roadside rest across the street from his childhood home is a mess. The state should clean it up!!
Thanks Donald! If you only knew how much I admire Grant. I've been to his childhood home and his home in Galena, Illinois. He was the ultimate American baddass. Great idea! HMM
Love your work HMM from Australia
Thank you Ryan...so appreciated. Love hearing from my friends in Australia...HMM
This might help but maybe try to sell shirts and hats and maybe interview Larry Boos or go and do one of those racetrack walks like you did at Salem about Winchester or Eldora.
Yeah...Larry would be a good interview for sure. He is definitely one of the hardest working men in motorsports. I like your Winchester idea...so much history there. Thanks...HMM
@@HistoryMysteryMan Don just trying to help Larry lives down the road from my Father in Laws Farm and my Wifes Uncles Farm. He is one that could tell you alot about the History of Eldora and the Rumble in Fort Wayne and maybe give you a walk around Winchester and Waynesfield
@@user-vd9tg5lg2z I think I have Larry's email address...thanks again! HMM
@@HistoryMysteryMan your welcome. Maybe another good one would be to make a meeting with the one and only Bobby Bowsher or how about some of the Baltes clan like Terry Baltes.
I knew it was tough to make money on this platform , but I didn't think the pay was that poor. Many creators have been trying paid promotions, that they insert into the video themselves.
I hope you can figure out how to make it profitable. Larger channels have an easier time. Thanks for what you do!
You're welcome Robert. This ole fool will keep grinding with or without the cash flow...and you're the reason why...thanks! HMM
I love the channel. I re-watch the Edmund Fitzgerald stories with Captain Darrell. By the way, did anyone ever make the comparison of the MV Derbyshire to the Edmund Fitzgerald? Both were very similar in terms of the weather and the conditions? Keep up the great work, History Mystery Man. We all appreciate it
Thanks again, Shawn. I appreciate your re-watches. That's huge for me. Good question on the Derbyshire and the Fitz...I'll ask Captain D. about that. HMM
Thank you @@HistoryMysteryMan . I really appreciate it. I know they were different in terms of structure, but both were ore carriers. Both were very tragic
Hey Don, Keep up the good work, your channel is Awesome. You need to interview Cleetus McFarland at his track, it would really boost your viewership ...
Cleetus McFarland? What track are you talking about? How would I connect with him? Thanks...HMM
To: History Mystery Man,
This is Nick Louis Faulkner...
I would love to come up with
something to help get your channel more exposure. Toledo Ohio...
You can reach me at lincolnlong9@yahoo.com...thanks.
I haven’t watched your videos in a while and for that I do apologize. Sometimes we get wrapped up in the political BS. That’s been going on. I do enjoy all your videos, especially the Great Lakes content that you put on. I’m definitely going to make it a point to try and focus more on your content and try have better balance in the stuff I watch on UA-cam!
No worries; I don't expect anyone to watch everything I do...that would take too damn long...but I appreciate your support. Let's just hope commonsense comes home to America soon. Thanks again, Bill...good to hear from you. HMM
I love it when you did the series on the Edmund Fitzgerald with Captain Darrel.
I think you should talk with Ric Mixter about the Edmund Fitzgerald too
Thanks Allen...that's a good idea on Ric Mixter. HMM
@@HistoryMysteryMan I had a very interesting day yesterday August 1 I was doing some shopping at my local Walmart and I finished shopping I called for a taxi ride and they said a half hour wait for it and I sat on a bench and a elder man asked me if he could sit down by me and I said sure I introduced my self and he did the same and we started talking about books and I told him that I was reading Tattletale Sounds by Ric Mixter and he told me that his dad was a captain on a ore boat and I asked him which one and he said the Arthur Anderson and he said that they were following the Edmund Fitzgerald that night and the waves were real bad and his dad was the one that called the coast guard that night
g@@allenhardwick7527 Wow! He must be Captain Bernie Cooper's son. Do you know how to get in contact with him. Thanks again, Allen. HMM
@@HistoryMysteryMan we just talked about it and I forgot to ask him for his number and asked him for a friend request
Make more videos on the Fitz with Cap Darrell
Message received...thanks! HMM
HMM or Don I Love You and what you do not only for the Maritime Buff's but for the Racing Buff's. I'll soon be retired and can spend more time pursuing the hobbies and interest that I've put off due to working. I've been interested in the Maritime Industry since I've seen the articles and books about the S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald. I was 17 when she went down in Nov. 1975. I read all I can read and I enjoy going to the National Museum of the Great Lakes. As a matter of fact I met you last year at the museum. Anyway keep up the good fight and I'll support you when I can. I do have something Maritime related I would like to send you! A side note who made your radio in the video. It looks like an AM/Shortwave? Take Care and God Bless. Randy
Thanks Randy; I always appreciate your feedback. Retirement is a good thing if you stay busy; I'm quite good at being retired...always knew I would be! Love to receive your maritime related thing. The radio is just an old Zenith...dang thing still works. When my mom died, I found it in her attic. HMM
That's amazing an old Zenith. I've been looking for old AM Radio's to tinker with. Let me know how I can get item sent to you. Take Care.
@@Blrtech77 If you're talking US Mail, contact me at lincolnlong9@yahoo.com for my address...thanks!
Promoters,track owners and sanctioning bodies should be letting you their pits for free AND be feeding you. You give them a ton of free publicity. Thanks HMM
So far, I've not had a lot luck with credentials. No worries...I'll keep on keepin' on anyway. Thanks again, Steven...HMM
Evenin feller... that kinda pissed me off when u spoke of the racer giving you hard time in front of all the people... what a f@#$&$#@d!!.. i hope you keep doing what you do..not that my opinion should matter,but i prefer your maritime video's more so but i like to watch everything u put out... wondering if you ever thought about trying to do a video tour of a great lakes ship... seen another UA-camr get on board the Anderson...just a thought...ill be here watching no matter what tho...👍👍👍👊
Thanks again, Elroy. Capt. Darrell and I have been trying to get on the Anderson; we'll keep trying. HMM
@@HistoryMysteryMan 👍👍hope you two feller's are able to..but , gonna keep watching to see what you got goin either way 👍👍👊
@@elroyelblander6277 Thanks Elroy...
Enjoy your racing content and your stories about small town Ohio. Out of curiosity, who was the jacka$$ driver? Would be 1 kess that I follow. Thanks
Thanks Brad...so appreciated. I have not revealed who it is. He's quite popular and I was afraid it'd work against me in the court of public opinion. If it ever comes up though, I have the complete recorded conversation. HMM
Don, you provide a fantastic product….. I enjoy all of the topics, but yes, your Great Lakes shipping-specific content and race history content by far interest me the most. Should you choose to do merchandise, I would be good for a shirt…..
As for the clown who openly chastised you in front of a crowd? Karma has sharp teeth, and always comes back around for a good bite…..
Thanks again, my friend. I actually sold some Ts a few years back; I need to bring it back. Giving that some serious thought. I appreciate you...HMM
I found this video both interesting and informative on how UA-cam works and pays. I was actually surprised how little you actually make from some of your videos. Some would barely pay for your lunch and that's if you prepare it yourself! I wonder how many people actually make a decent living off of UA-cam. Of the ones I subscribe to (mostly maritime, some racing and couple political channels), I'm guessing only Oceanliner Designs brings in any real $. Regardless I do really appreciate and enjoy all your content. Shocking and sad how that one driver and his group treated you. I don't get his logic, does he refuse to talk to the track announcer because he is paid? Regardless hold your head high, many people appreciate what you are doing (of course myself included) and I do what I can to promote your content.
Thanks Gregg. I've had some maritime videos that have done well, but mostly it's a struggle. But...I enjoy it, so I'll keep on keepin' on! HMM
No problem HMM. You keep making them and I'll keep watching them (and commenting)!
Have you been to the bakery in Pella yet??
Yes...Jaarsma's...I was just there. I stayed in Pella for the Knoxville Nationals. Their chocolate-covered icy donuts are the best!
Hi Don, I would not let the sarcasm or anger coming from the race driver, directed toward you, bother me at all. Sounds to me most likely he is basically a jealous and insecure person! I think all your videos and stories are great and very interesting!
Thanks again, Ryan...your feedback is always appreciated. HMM
Enough to buy me a sprintcar?
Ha! Enough to buy a quart of oil. Thanks...HMM
Thank you for sharing! I’ve been seriously considering doing this for a while. I want to but I think the doubt and shyness in me is keeping me from doing it. You’ve certainly been a big inspiration to me! Though over the past few months I’ve been making posts in a Facebook group called Ships of the World about shipwrecks and I love doing it! And plus I’ve used you as a source a few times too! Thank you!
You're always welcome James. Go for it...helps build courage! Thanks again for your feedback...HMM
@@HistoryMysteryMan I should! But I wouldn’t know how to upload it yet. Can’t wait till you guys start releasing new Great Lakes content!
@@jamesmccarthy5086 Coming soon! Thanks James. HMM
@@HistoryMysteryMan yay!