Shoestring, RIP. It is so sad to watch this knowing that Shoestring is no longer with us. I hope he has found that empty box car for his travels in heaven.
Maybe the Good Lord let him be the Engineer. It is a sad situation. He seemed like such a wonderful guy and I would have loved to have met him and hung out for a day. He had a heck of a life and lived it on his terms. May the Good Lord bless his soul.
Hello Shoestring. When we had our flight home from California delayed due to some kind of FAA equipment failure I showed my buddies a few of your videos and they said maybe you could ride out and guide us home riding the rails. They were shocked when I emailed you and you quickly responded with " sounds like a fun trip ". Deep down we all knew we didn't have what it takes to catch freight like you but you picked up some Subscribers who appreciate you taking us with you on your adventures. Safe Travels
I have a question I see people on UA-cam all the time reply to UA-camrs and say we emailed you and you replied back. How do you email someone on UA-cam I don't see any email address or any way to send someone like that an email. I'm not trying to be stupid I just can't figure it out.
@@20truck On his UA-cam page, on the "About" tab, at the bottom of the page is a link to reveal the email address after verifying that you aren't robocop or something.
@@esm1469 okay I did what you said I went to the about tab went down to the bottom of the page and I see under" more information" is an icon that looks like a globe and beside of it is a UA-cam link in blue lettering if you click that link "you are asked what app you want to open the link with" and I opened it with Gmail it just wants to share his UA-cam page. I still can't see any place where you can find an email address. Now I am viewing this on a Samsung s21 mobile device not my home computer, should I use my desktop computer?
I've been a conductor with BNSF Railway for 17 years... Please be careful my friend. You will be amazed how many people die doing this. u may succeed 999x outta 1000 but that one miss step and its all over. Stay safe my friend.
I am overwhelmed with sadness at Mark's passing. To think He risked danger all those years and an accident very near His house was that 1 out of a 1000 that claimed His life. You be safe too Brother
RIP my friend. Those who really knew you know your spirit is in a small town in Alaska. That was your paradise. You’re so missed. Thank you for all the adventures.
@@jesse-gz1riYou can Google it or You Tube search news clips. From the best i can collect he stopped breathing and his body was found in a small lake after being reported missing. Very sad. It's rare to find someone who finds so much happiness in something like this. Good man.
@@jesse-gz1ri No one really knows -- he went missing and they found his body a few days later in a lake behind his apartment -- presumably he fell in and drowned -- he visited an ER with some complaints earlier that day
I lost my YT account for some months now only to come back and hear the news. I'm very saddened to learn this today, spending several years following and to some respect, living vicariously through you. Doing things I only wish I could do. RIP Mark
I swear Shoestring ... this video, has to be one of the best of Yours... I feel like I'm there with you ... and we are in the sun having a new adventure, singing the Shoestring Song.
As a young fella I hitchhiked all around the western US, had the time of my life, camping out, sleeping under bridges and in corn fields, and going to rock festivals. In those two years I lived a lifetime… always have been a traveler. I’m 70 now and only do road-trips in my Suburban. Thank you Shoestring, for sharing your travels. I feel like I’m right there, a feeling I always enjoyed and have fond memories of. Keep on truckin’ (as we said back in the day).
My buddies and I encountered a Hobo who came through our town back in the mid 1970s. St. Petersburg Florida. We only knew him as Howie. I guess from what I remembered him saying that he and a number of others would winter here in Florida and by spring time would move on. The place he camped in was the local jungle, what he called it, to us it was a camping play ground. He too was a Veteran but of the WW2. We seen him the following year, which by that time we were all seniors in high school, we bought him a machete, he thanked us and by April he moved on, that was the last we ever seen of him. Be safe out there Shoe string. I "am enjoying your videos.
People riding you for being logical,,, well speaking from experience those people who are riding you are the first F&^%ers to show their true colors when the shit hits the fan. Imagine if we all didn't work and fed off the system, wouldn't that be great. I also know of 2 people that were heavily reprimanded due to this guys videos of a train locomotive he shagged a ride on that they were operating. I'm a riot at parties actually. @@bdub440
RIP Shoestring. You are without a doubt one of my top 5 virtual travel companions, and you will continue to be just that for many more generations of people.
Ya need you a poncho from wilderness innovation. Has I believe 12 or so tieouts to string it up as a tarp. Or can be used as a hammock. An at the bottom of the front an back has a built in dyneema cord in a small sleeve that’s snapped in on each corner. Just undo the snaps in each corner pull each end of the clued to bunch up the ends of the poncho. An string it to a tree. Instant hammock. Probably weighs 12 ounces or so total. And and a 5x10 or so tarp above an ya hood to go. Own a few of em their great used however.
Thanks for sharing your life with us, I've watched for a while now, I'm at a point in my life 55 years old, cold and broke, sleeping where I can, I wish I had your knowledge and survival skills, I've been trying to come up with 20 dollars for propane for days , feel like sitting still ain't working no more, your videos take me away from my problems for a little bit, thanks again for sharing ✌️
I met Stobie in Vermont a few years ago...RIP...i am glad you are still kickin! I was a Homebum up there, and love most every Hobo i have met in 30 years wandering.
Absolutely amazing the storehouse of knowledge Mark had. Unbelievable his story telling talents, train, weather, forestry...wow. You will be missed Shoestring.
Man, you should just do an 8 hour loop of just the sounds of the car. Man, I could sleep like a baby listening to that. May the Good Lord’s blessings travel with you always. Much love to you from just a few miles of the CSX mainline in beautiful Parkton NC. I have some property about a 1/4 mile from it and you are always welcome to pitch a shelter and get cleaned up. 🤙🤙
Ive been looking threw old videos looking for a video like this. How u set up camp and shelter and cook and u know... everyday hobo stuff. Not just the ride or waiting to catch out. More of how u live not just what u do. Thanks for another great video my good sir. We appreciate it
Excellent video! Description of the siding operation was perfect, don’t need a diagram. Everyone I knew are all gone now. These videos folks like you and Jawtooth make 😊bring back a lot of memories for an old man like myself. Take care of yourself Bo.
Rest In Peace Shoestring. Thank you sharing your rich tapestry of humanity and knowledge and respect and dignity. We will always have such to remember you by. Godspeed.
It's so nice to see feeling better and out riding the rails Shoestring! Your information and stories in this video are so very interesting. Prayers for continued healing and all the best in 2023!
It sure was good to see you again Shoestring. Looks like you really enjoyed riding that one! Take care and we’ll see you on the next one. Have a good one !❤️👍🙏
Your experience and expertise with rail riding makes it look effortless. The riders you make give us a personal experience. One of the things on my bucket list is to ride the rails as you have. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us. May the wind always find your back.
OH WOW. Love the Shoestring music yall, we were dancing had to put the pause on... So, now I have it on Spotify too... so cool ... Thanks "The Mighty Train Wrecks", and Hobo Shoestring for make en my day.🤠
Always a Pleasure to see you Mark. I hope your Health is Better 👍 because the Shoestring Army is Always Pulling for you because you’re a Class Act in our Eyes. 🙏
mark i always enjoy all of your videos.of course i love to see you hop on the trains and and i even enjoy listening to you talk about your experiances.please take very good care of yourself.i am 78yo.and i know all about muscles weakening.
Brother, glad to see you back on the rails. I am sure with all the delays of dealing with your health issues, it has to take a toll on not being able to get outside and ride. I definitely look forward to all of you adventures and look forward to seeing you back in Alaska as soon as you feel healthy enough to make the trip. If I had the understanding of how to get around in Alaska, I would love to just go for the adventure. Stay safe,
Good to see ya again Shoe , really enjoyable episode. Glad your back traveling again and seeing the world. I Listened to the Mighty Train Wrecks music. They’re really good. Take care buddy and keep the enjoyment of a new day alive.
I’m impressed and find your video perspective of train hobo life awesome. Keep documenting your journeys. For all of us who are conventional, structured, there is a secret envy of your free spirit! ❤ from BNA
That's a nice song them ole boys produced! You're a legend Shoestring & I'm glad that they are telling a tale in music in your honor! Happy Rails! Ken,....
The rumble of that big diesel engine almost lulls me to sleep! Glad you're back out on the rails. I'm convinced that the iron rails are your only medicine! Be safe brother!
Good to see you out there. Thanks for sharing your knowledge of setting up a temporary camp. Even if someone isn't catching a train this information will prove helpful. Wishing you all the best and hoping you will find some relief at your doctor appointment Take care brother and God bless. Keeping you in prayer for a return to full health
A train just derailed in east Palestine, Ohio about a hour and 20 minutes from me.... it was a real bad wreck massive chemical spills and fires... hope you are safe
You need to get out and away from downwind FAST. Don't be within 100 miles of that place and the water will be contaminated right to the next state, this is serious stuff.
By golly, You're my best friend, and yet we've never ever even met. But you can be sure that I will be with you on your adventures here and there. You are a great guy! Thanks for bringing me and all the others along!! It takes guts, man!
Really enjoyed the video, that little axe is neat I carry one, what you called the bottle opener on it is actually a cord cutter. Take care and I look forward to the next video.
I saw a graffiti ghost on one of the black tanks on and instantly gasped. I remember that exact same ghost on every car when i was driving past on my way to work in Newport News Virginia! Phenomenal video again, King String!
Great to see you enjoying life and riding the rails again. You look fantastic and sound well content again. The Shoestring Army is behind you 💯. God Bless you Brother.
Hobo Shoestring , you bring a lot of joy to our lives! Love seeing your adventures! What sights you have seen and the stories you could tell. God Bless you brother !
Mark, I frequently wondered which your channel was one of my favorites on all of UA-cam. Then my wife showed me a photo of me from about 25 years ago where I used to dress up as Trusty the Hobo Clown when I worked in the children's ministry at church. I used to turn the 4-60 balloons into birds, teddy bears, dogs, cats, and when there were too many kids, I would make a bunch of swords. I also would dress up as a western outlaw named Dirty Dan, and that do-gooder Sheriff Gospel Bob was always throwing me in jail.
Hello Shoestring. I really like your UA-cam especially because I work in the NS Bellevue Ohio yard. The life of working around trains is something to be valued because there are a lot of train lovers out there that would love to be up close to a locomotive.
Great video! Loved learning about your camp setup. Bit worrisome that a good day means not throwing up, but then again, it was a good day with the sun out and everything!
If I was going into business, a rolling paint store for yard artist would be it. There are some really good ones. Shoestring, the boy scout teacher, need more like him.
You're awesome and such a free spirit. I have learned so my from you. You're videos really make my day. You bring so much happiness in my life. My dad worked as a switchman for southern Pacific for 38 years out of the ozol yard in Martinez, ca. I think of him when I watch your videos. God bless you.
What a surprise you actually got on, I just thought it was another how to and what you should know about setting up camp video. You ride so far and so many places, it's amazing that you can remember most of your old camping sites. How about Hobo Shoestring belts. You sound and seem to be doing so much better.
You’re looking rested and healthy. Finally…the eyes are cleared up …. the old “roving spirit” is back. Makes us all happy for y’a. Travel on..travel often and thanks for bringing us along Mr. HS. All the very best ! 👍🇨🇦
It is always a good day when I get a notification for one of your new videos, Hobo. Thank you for your service. Let me know if you ever come through Detroit Michigan. Lunch or dinner on me sir. Would be honored to sit and visit with you. That song is awesome as well! - Chaplain Steve
Great to see you again, Mark!!! Wow, I had no idea the level of musical talent you possess! You had me laughing so hard, that was hilarious!!!! You sound and look great. I hope and pray you continue to get better and better. Spring times' a'comin' !! Best wishes!
@@michaelmarion7161 As soon as I can get back up there and get set up with the interscreen. It's tough going, having to dodge all those China Balloons floating out across the northern regions.
Yoooo.Shoestring.. I stumbled upon your videos because I'm a UA-cam fanatic... I saw several of your videos.. I am now watching the one where you explain how you lost your.. I am so glad you okay.. but the giving up drinking is the most powerful story ..💪
Glad to see a new video from ya Shoe! I'm thinking about painting you something small when I get the chance. Nothing super fancy, just had an idea the other day. Glad to see you feeling better as well.
15:00 ... I'm allergic to Compazine as well! I suffered for hours not knowing what was wrong. I finally went to the ER and they shot me up with Benadryl and the muscle spasms (dystonia) completely stopped within 15 minutes. I'm glad you found an alternative that works for you.
Hey Mark. Takecare fella. Good to see you out and about again. I use a very simple shelter to keep out of a downpour of rain and cold winds much liked we used in the services called a basha and bivvy bag.
Hope your health is well on the mend now, you certainly look and sound better. I just had a few days in hospital with deep vein thrombosis that travelled to my lungs, not a fun experience but the NHS staff were SUPERB, no other way for it, overworked and crowded out with patients they non the less rose to the challenge. Kudos guys and gals.
Hey shoestring I was on zofran for my stomach problems, I have severe stomach cramps and stomach acid problems but I started to have heart problems on it and in only 27. Prayers go out to you on your journey 🙏. Safe travels fellow sir.
Shoestring, RIP. It is so sad to watch this knowing that Shoestring is no longer with us. I hope he has found that empty box car for his travels in heaven.
Bummer sad bro
Maybe the Good Lord let him be the Engineer. It is a sad situation. He seemed like such a wonderful guy and I would have loved to have met him and hung out for a day. He had a heck of a life and lived it on his terms. May the Good Lord bless his soul.
Still in awe of your amazing character, guts and above all else, knowledge. You definitely left your mark my man.
Godspeed Mr. Nichols, We Thank you for all you have given, And all you gave.. R.I.P. Shoestring, ✌
Hello Shoestring. When we had our flight home from California delayed due to some kind of FAA equipment failure I showed my buddies a few of your videos and they said maybe you could ride out and guide us home riding the rails. They were shocked when I emailed you and you quickly responded with " sounds like a fun trip ". Deep down we all knew we didn't have what it takes to catch freight like you but you picked up some Subscribers who appreciate you taking us with you on your adventures. Safe Travels
Should have took that as a sign to never return to commiefornia
Enjoy all your videos Mark !!!! Keep'em coming and take good care of yourself!!!
I have a question I see people on UA-cam all the time reply to UA-camrs and say we emailed you and you replied back. How do you email someone on UA-cam I don't see any email address or any way to send someone like that an email. I'm not trying to be stupid I just can't figure it out.
@@20truck On his UA-cam page, on the "About" tab, at the bottom of the page is a link to reveal the email address after verifying that you aren't robocop or something.
@@esm1469 okay I did what you said I went to the about tab went down to the bottom of the page and I see under" more information" is an icon that looks like a globe and beside of it is a UA-cam link in blue lettering if you click that link "you are asked what app you want to open the link with" and I opened it with Gmail it just wants to share his UA-cam page. I still can't see any place where you can find an email address. Now I am viewing this on a Samsung s21 mobile device not my home computer, should I use my desktop computer?
I've been a conductor with BNSF Railway for 17 years... Please be careful my friend. You will be amazed how many people die doing this. u may succeed 999x outta 1000 but that one miss step and its all over. Stay safe my friend.
I am overwhelmed with sadness at Mark's passing. To think He risked danger all those years and an accident very near His house was that 1 out of a 1000 that claimed His life. You be safe too Brother
123❤danger is whats s its all about rideing the rails.-@tedhansen3846
RIP my friend. Those who really knew you know your spirit is in a small town in Alaska. That was your paradise. You’re so missed. Thank you for all the adventures.
What happened to this true hero?😢
@@jesse-gz1riYou can Google it or You Tube search news clips. From the best i can collect he stopped breathing and his body was found in a small lake after being reported missing. Very sad. It's rare to find someone who finds so much happiness in something like this. Good man.
@@jesse-gz1ri No one really knows -- he went missing and they found his body a few days later in a lake behind his apartment -- presumably he fell in and drowned -- he visited an ER with some complaints earlier that day
RIP brother Mark. There is a special place in heaven for wonderful, kind human beings like yourself - especially ones that served their country 🚂.
I lost my YT account for some months now only to come back and hear the news. I'm very saddened to learn this today, spending several years following and to some respect, living vicariously through you. Doing things I only wish I could do. RIP Mark
Shoe string is the real big Lebowski in real life. He’s teaching all us sinners how to be human beans. God love him.
Beans😂 human beings
@@reneesmith3734I don't know I kinda like human beans better lol😂❤
@@reneesmith3734Are you drunk again?
I swear Shoestring ... this video, has to be one of the best of Yours... I feel like I'm there with you ... and we are in the sun having a new adventure, singing the Shoestring Song.
As a young fella I hitchhiked all around the western US, had the time of my life, camping out, sleeping under bridges and in corn fields, and going to rock festivals. In those two years I lived a lifetime… always have been a traveler. I’m 70 now and only do road-trips in my Suburban. Thank you Shoestring, for sharing your travels. I feel like I’m right there, a feeling I always enjoyed and have fond memories of. Keep on truckin’ (as we said back in the day).
@General_Cornelius I thought it was R. Crumb
@General_Cornelius I liked them all, FFFB, R. Crumb and all those crazies… 70 here
My buddies and I encountered a Hobo who came through our town back in the mid 1970s. St. Petersburg Florida.
We only knew him as Howie. I guess from what I remembered him saying that he and a number of others would winter here in Florida and by spring time would move on. The place he camped in was the local jungle, what he called it, to us it was a camping play ground. He too was a Veteran but of the WW2.
We seen him the following year, which by that time we were all seniors in high school, we bought him a machete, he thanked us and by April he moved on, that was the last we ever seen of him. Be safe out there Shoe string. I "am enjoying your videos.
He puts together hours of content just filming of the trains and people fig it.. Farmland, mountains, rivers,trains..Brilliant
How could anyone NOT like this man? He does what we all wish we could do. Free spirit, he is 👍
Exactly what I say
These days we can all learn from the hobo life. Especially our favorite guy.
@@dandychiggins6802shut up hater
What, precisely, can we learn from the hobo life? You are aware that what Shoestring does here is both criminal and extremely dangerous, yea?
@@bdub440 We can learn that he doesn't need your permission to live free and experience life. I bet you're a lot of fun at parties.
@@codyking4848 well said Cody king. ty
People riding you for being logical,,, well speaking from experience those people who are riding you are the first F&^%ers to show their true colors when the shit hits the fan. Imagine if we all didn't work and fed off the system, wouldn't that be great. I also know of 2 people that were heavily reprimanded due to this guys videos of a train locomotive he shagged a ride on that they were operating. I'm a riot at parties actually. @@bdub440
RIP Shoestring. You are without a doubt one of my top 5 virtual travel companions, and you will continue to be just that for many more generations of people.
Gonna miss your videos, I always wanted to ride the rails and it would have been nice to meet someone with your knowledge.
Rest easy shoestring.
Shoestring is so detailed and knowlegable. Im thankful this is all documented on UA-cam for all to see. Amazing stories and life
One of the few people in the world I listen to with my guard down
46 minute Shoestring video means a fun time watching this later tonight. Hope you're doing well Mark!
Better
@@TheHoboShoestring Hobo Shoestring bandana merch.
I’m hoping you get HOBO KING this year Shoestring
@Hobo Shoestring hey buddy. Howdy from South Dakody! Hope you are doing well! If you are ever up in this area again, look me up!
Ya need you a poncho from wilderness innovation.
Has I believe 12 or so tieouts to string it up as a tarp.
Or can be used as a hammock.
An at the bottom of the front an back has a built in dyneema cord in a small sleeve that’s snapped in on each corner.
Just undo the snaps in each corner pull each end of the clued to bunch up the ends of the poncho. An string it to a tree.
Instant hammock. Probably weighs 12 ounces or so total.
And and a 5x10 or so tarp above an ya hood to go.
Own a few of em their great used however.
“I’ll be hiding in the bushes when she comes”- lol that was great! RIP Shoestring!
Thanks for sharing your life with us, I've watched for a while now, I'm at a point in my life 55 years old, cold and broke, sleeping where I can, I wish I had your knowledge and survival skills, I've been trying to come up with 20 dollars for propane for days , feel like sitting still ain't working no more, your videos take me away from my problems for a little bit, thanks again for sharing ✌️
I met Stobie in Vermont a few years ago...RIP...i am glad you are still kickin! I was a Homebum up there, and love most every Hobo i have met in 30 years wandering.
you are looking and sounding better than you have in months, Sir.
I agree Patrick.
Absolutely amazing the storehouse of knowledge Mark had. Unbelievable his story telling talents, train, weather, forestry...wow. You will be missed Shoestring.
Thanks so much Shoestring, for a new video! They are so relaxing!
RIP Ol timer. Born free, died free. We should all be so lucky.
I see more energy, more sparkle in your eye and you’re not as pale as you were in your last video. That makes me feel good. Great video, too.
Man, you should just do an 8 hour loop of just the sounds of the car. Man, I could sleep like a baby listening to that. May the Good Lord’s blessings travel with you always. Much love to you from just a few miles of the CSX mainline in beautiful Parkton NC. I have some property about a 1/4 mile from it and you are always welcome to pitch a shelter and get cleaned up. 🤙🤙
Ive been looking threw old videos looking for a video like this. How u set up camp and shelter and cook and u know... everyday hobo stuff. Not just the ride or waiting to catch out. More of how u live not just what u do. Thanks for another great video my good sir. We appreciate it
Rest easy shoestring. You are the master of the rails!
Excellent video! Description of the siding operation was perfect, don’t need a diagram.
Everyone I knew are all gone now. These videos folks like you and Jawtooth make 😊bring back a lot of memories for an old man like myself.
Take care of yourself Bo.
Rest In Peace Shoestring. Thank you sharing your rich tapestry of humanity and knowledge and respect and dignity. We will always have such to remember you by. Godspeed.
It's so nice to see feeling better and out riding the rails Shoestring! Your information and stories in this video are so very interesting. Prayers for continued healing and all the best in 2023!
Don't stop doing you my brother. Let those big steel wheels roll on .
It sure was good to see you again Shoestring. Looks like you really enjoyed riding that one! Take care and we’ll see you on the next one. Have a good one !❤️👍🙏
Your experience and expertise with rail riding makes it look effortless. The riders you make give us a personal experience.
One of the things on my bucket list is to ride the rails as you have.
Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us.
May the wind always find your back.
OH WOW. Love the Shoestring music yall, we were dancing had to put the pause on... So, now I have it on Spotify too... so cool ... Thanks "The Mighty Train Wrecks", and Hobo Shoestring for make en my day.🤠
Always a Pleasure to see you Mark. I hope your Health is Better 👍 because the Shoestring Army is Always Pulling for you because you’re a Class Act in our Eyes. 🙏
mark i always enjoy all of your videos.of course i love to see you hop on the trains and and i even enjoy listening to you talk about your experiances.please take very good care of yourself.i am 78yo.and i know all about muscles weakening.
Brother, glad to see you back on the rails. I am sure with all the delays of dealing with your health issues, it has to take a toll on not being able to get outside and ride. I definitely look forward to all of you adventures and look forward to seeing you back in Alaska as soon as you feel healthy enough to make the trip. If I had the understanding of how to get around in Alaska, I would love to just go for the adventure.
Stay safe,
R.I.P. Thank you for all your time on the videos.
You are a freaking legend to me screw living the regular life he's the prime example of live how you want whatever makes you happy!
Thanks for the video and the update on your health. Stay safe and warm Bud.
Good to see ya again Shoe , really enjoyable episode. Glad your back traveling again and seeing the world. I Listened to the Mighty Train Wrecks music. They’re really good. Take care buddy and keep the enjoyment of a new day alive.
I’m impressed and find your video perspective of train hobo life awesome. Keep documenting your journeys. For all of us who are conventional, structured, there is a secret envy of your free spirit! ❤ from BNA
I knew from the start you were feeling it.I saw the twinkle in your eyes
MARK!! I’m excited to watch this one. We’re glad you’re doing well.
That's a nice song them ole boys produced! You're a legend Shoestring & I'm glad that they are telling a tale in music in your honor!
Happy Rails!
Ken,....
Greetings Hobo, from Sussex, UK.
Thank you for this latest video, I am so pleased to see you out on the rails again. Keep well and safe. JR/UK
The rumble of that big diesel engine almost lulls me to sleep! Glad you're back out on the rails. I'm convinced that the iron rails are your only medicine! Be safe brother!
Good to see you out there. Thanks for sharing your knowledge of setting up a temporary camp. Even if someone isn't catching a train this information will prove helpful.
Wishing you all the best and hoping you will find some relief at your doctor appointment
Take care brother and God bless. Keeping you in prayer for a return to full health
Gonna miss that guy. He was so likable.
Your videos are so relaxing and easy to watch. Enjoy them all. Take care of your tummy Shoestring.
Keep it shoestring, love the fact you inform viewers on trains from what u learned over the years.
Whoo hooo! Another video!!!!! Always great to see a video from you, Mark! Stay safe and God Bless!!
A train just derailed in east Palestine, Ohio about a hour and 20 minutes from me.... it was a real bad wreck massive chemical spills and fires... hope you are safe
You need to get out and away from downwind FAST. Don't be within 100 miles of that place and the water will be contaminated right to the next state, this is serious stuff.
Man, that had to feel good. Glad to see you out there on the rails. Thanks for the video.
Great video, Shoestring. Stay safe.
Ian
London 🇬🇧
Shoestrings are cables in the Boa system. Get yer self some Redwing boots with the Boa lacing technology. Cheers and Rip Stobe
Blessings 2 you Shoestring, hope you're feeling well. Peace from the east, NJ that is.
By golly, You're my best friend, and yet we've never ever even met. But you can be sure that I will be with you on your adventures here and there. You are a great guy! Thanks for bringing me and all the others along!! It takes guts, man!
Really enjoyed the video, that little axe is neat I carry one, what you called the bottle opener on it is actually a cord cutter. Take care and I look forward to the next video.
Shoe string….I was browsing on utube and found your habit forming podcasts. Great. I’m a retired brakeman…Milwaukee Road..anyway…Hi Ball!
Dang sure good to be riding with you again, and on such a nice day. Good idea to be going South too. God bless.
Great to ride along with you Shoestring - it's been too long since I last did. Thanks a lot and travel safe!
Nice seeing you riding again, keep good health!
I saw a graffiti ghost on one of the black tanks on and instantly gasped. I remember that exact same ghost on every car when i was driving past on my way to work in Newport News Virginia! Phenomenal video again, King String!
Good to see ya Mark. Safe travels always brother.
Love and prayers your way
Hearing shoestring singing made me realize he's living his best life. Good for him.
Great to see you enjoying life and riding the rails again. You look fantastic and sound well content again. The Shoestring Army is behind you 💯. God Bless you Brother.
Hobo Shoestring , you bring a lot of joy to our lives! Love seeing your adventures! What sights you have seen and the stories you could tell. God Bless you brother !
Mark, I frequently wondered which your channel was one of my favorites on all of UA-cam. Then my wife showed me a photo of me from about 25 years ago where I used to dress up as Trusty the Hobo Clown when I worked in the children's ministry at church. I used to turn the 4-60 balloons into birds, teddy bears, dogs, cats, and when there were too many kids, I would make a bunch of swords. I also would dress up as a western outlaw named Dirty Dan, and that do-gooder Sheriff Gospel Bob was always throwing me in jail.
Hello Shoestring. I really like your UA-cam especially because I work in the NS Bellevue Ohio yard. The life of working around trains is something to be valued because there are a lot of train lovers out there that would love to be up close to a locomotive.
Great video! Loved learning about your camp setup. Bit worrisome that a good day means not throwing up, but then again, it was a good day with the sun out and everything!
If I was going into business, a rolling paint store for yard artist would be it. There are some really good ones. Shoestring, the boy scout teacher, need more like him.
Always look forward to your videos!Hope you are feeling better!
You're awesome and such a free spirit. I have learned so my from you. You're videos really make my day. You bring so much happiness in my life. My dad worked as a switchman for southern Pacific for 38 years out of the ozol yard in Martinez, ca. I think of him when I watch your videos. God bless you.
What a surprise you actually got on, I just thought it was another how to and what you should know about setting up camp video. You ride so far and so many places, it's amazing that you can remember most of your old camping sites. How about Hobo Shoestring belts. You sound and seem to be doing so much better.
Great video Shoestring When i was a kid i knew a hobo named Mudfoot very nice guy.
Yo Shoestring, I'd buy a Shoestring beanie if you sold them. Thanks for all the vids! Good luck and happy riding, brother.
Love your idea!!
You’re looking rested and healthy. Finally…the eyes are cleared up …. the old “roving spirit” is back. Makes us all happy for y’a. Travel on..travel often and thanks for bringing us along Mr. HS.
All the very best ! 👍🇨🇦
Thank you so much, fully enjoyed the train ride with you today, Be blessed, Mark.
It is always a good day when I get a notification for one of your new videos, Hobo. Thank you for your service. Let me know if you ever come through Detroit Michigan. Lunch or dinner on me sir. Would be honored to sit and visit with you. That song is awesome as well! - Chaplain Steve
Great to see you again, Mark!!! Wow, I had no idea the level of musical talent you possess! You had me laughing so hard, that was hilarious!!!! You sound and look great. I hope and pray you continue to get better and better. Spring times' a'comin' !! Best wishes!
When you doing livestream at north pole
@@michaelmarion7161 As soon as I can get back up there and get set up with the interscreen. It's tough going, having to dodge all those China Balloons floating out across the northern regions.
Yeah I heard about bloon
Yoooo.Shoestring.. I stumbled upon your videos because I'm a UA-cam fanatic... I saw several of your videos.. I am now watching the one where you explain how you lost your.. I am so glad you okay.. but the giving up drinking is the most powerful story ..💪
It's fabulous to have lived in these times were we can watch a legion in real time!!! Be safe Mark and keep rollin
Awesome I used to jump trains in Jacksonville FL.and catch one or another back home.love it sir.
Love hobo shoestring Also Love the gear He always Carries😊
Sanderson TX is a great little town. I'd love to ride the rails that take you through there and Marathon....etc. Stay safe Mr. Hobo.
Glad to see a new video from ya Shoe! I'm thinking about painting you something small when I get the chance. Nothing super fancy, just had an idea the other day. Glad to see you feeling better as well.
15:00 ... I'm allergic to Compazine as well! I suffered for hours not knowing what was wrong. I finally went to the ER and they shot me up with Benadryl and the muscle spasms (dystonia) completely stopped within 15 minutes. I'm glad you found an alternative that works for you.
Hey Mark. Takecare fella. Good to see you out and about again. I use a very simple shelter to keep out of a downpour of rain and cold winds much liked we used in the services called a basha and bivvy bag.
Hope your health is well on the mend now, you certainly look and sound better.
I just had a few days in hospital with deep vein thrombosis that travelled to my lungs, not a fun experience but the NHS staff were SUPERB, no other way for it, overworked and crowded out with patients they non the less rose to the challenge. Kudos guys and gals.
Blessings brother. Band of brothers and sisters 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Hey shoestring I was on zofran for my stomach problems, I have severe stomach cramps and stomach acid problems but I started to have heart problems on it and in only 27. Prayers go out to you on your journey 🙏. Safe travels fellow sir.
So glad your back out. Seriously I'm praying you get some answers for your health and you feel better soon
I am very happy with my Shoestring shirt! Several people have asked about it and I've recommended them to watch your channel.
It's been a while haven't had time to watch UA-cam I've missed your videos I'm glad to see you looking well and doing what you love.
Awesome video Shoestring! Great camp lesson and a awesome ride too! Thanks for bringing us along with you!
Thanks for the adventure and the quick shelter demo my friend. Glad you are you back out there. Good luck with the upcoming doctor visit. .