❄Shoestring and Ken want to brighten your day❄

[@EH-nw6bu]

And that ladies and gentlemen is how you make sure that the kids feel loved and needed. Use what you have to make them smile, hats off Shoestring.

[@Michael-eu1mz]

Very cool guy that kid will remember these experiences for the rest of his life

[@bobhomer5008]

Shoestring is the uncle we all wish we had as a youngster. He and children are a match.

[@GeorgeJansen]

When lil Ken gets into his 50s, 60s and 70s, he'll never forget these moments .❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@leesuschrist]

You can tell Shoestring is a kid at heart. He seems like the type of guy who could make his own fun in any situation and I imagine that's a useful skill when waiting hours for a train.

[@UnionPacificRailfan-zu5dg]

Shoestring he will forever remember this moment with you!

[@kennyspry5189]

Shoe You are such a AWESOME Person to spend Time with that Little Boy Ken will always remember this Day You spent with Him You bought Tears to My Eye's That Little Boy needs a Man figure in His Life and I want to Say Thank You and GOD BLESS YOU For spending time with Ken on Christmas Holiday Wish People would Care more for Children than thereselves

[@themanfromcabowabo1559]

@@madmike8869 I don’t see the connection. Elaborate?

[@MrSkljjj24]

Great words !

[@kennyspry5189]

@@MrSkljjj24 Thank You...

[@garycecil9561]

Looks like Shoestring is having as much fun as Ken!!!

[@TheHoboShoestring]

I was! Ken reminds me a lot of Connor

[@mikebeatstsb7030]

@@TheHoboShoestring who's Connor?

[@stillfree47]

@@mikebeatstsb7030 his son who passed

[@buckcreamer5900]

@@TheHoboShoestring did you know kellog from pine bluff he was railroad man

[@Indianear7]

You're a good man Shoestring, a real man. Men today don't have or take the time to give love to their children. Ken will remember this day for quite awhile. God Bless.

[@myownidenity4955]

Ken doesn't know now how blessed he is to hsve a hobo mentor. Also since Ive been a life long rabbit hunter I must say a rabbit track in the snow is easily identifiable. Back feet in the front front in the back and they are so close together they make one print. A squirrel holds his front feet apart in the snow.

[@michaelledford4751]

The scene we see here represents the spirit of Christmas big time,once all kids are grown its not the same ,its Fantastic to see a child playing outdoors on xmas ,the kids near me are milk skin hermits whos only exposure to the sun is running from their houses to their parents pre heated SUV's.

[@AnnArbor393]

He won't forget the moment shoestring.

[@UnionPacificRailfan-zu5dg]

right

[@Michael-eu1mz]

Yes a very sad ending to a great human being

[@brandonoswald2392]

I reared up watching this. You’re such a good person. Ken was all smiles the whole time. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@brandonoswald2392]

Teared ^^

[@wadespaulding6364]

Shoestring and ken hope you both had a wonderful Christmas and have a blessed happy new year

[@DirtyWesley]

You always brighten my day Shoestring! Happy holidays.

[@ervinesprouse3041]

You’re a great man Shoestring! One of a kind! God Bless and I pray 2021 is a great and safe year for you! Thanks for sharing your life and adventures with us!!

[@paula...sister1of12]

Tell Ken that is an awesome snow angel! Nothing more fun than playing with kids😊

[@marynobles4363]

Mad respect for you Shoestring! You are absolutely awesome and Ken is just the cutest. I love all of your videos and this is my favorite so far. You are truly gifted with kids! :). 💕

[@rickwoods9189]

Imagine our world with all the children receiving love like this, thank you both Ken and Shoestring for sharing some Christmas joy. God bless you and yours!

[@GrandadsLetters]

Nice of you to share your insight and experience with the boys. They will not forget your teachings, and what they learn will help shape who they are. 👍🏻

[@permanentmeanstreak9054]

mark you are such a good dude. lets hope 2021is better for everyone

[@Sneakerfever1]

Thank you for sharing. You have brightened my day! This is worth more to a child than a zillion Play Stations. I know this is not a Big Brother promo but so many boys could use a positive patient manvin their life.

[@gfigueras1313]

Just want to tell you Shoestring that my husband and I enjoy your videos so much! I just LOVE walking with you places, when you walk around a town for some reason, maybe looking for a hamburger or a place to stay. For me it is just as much fun walking with you as riding the train with you. Please if you walk to a store for water or whatever, film it, for that is also interesting. You have a gift of gab that is fun to listen to, you always make us laugh! We wish you a very happy New Year and please stay healthy!! I always ask my husband when I get home from work if Shoestring has put up a new video? You are part of our life now. Happy 2021!!!

[@corywatland3417]

I love how positive you are about everything you let nothing get you down and try to chest up other people.

[@corywatland3417]

@555 😂

[@adammegandavis]

@555 Salty Much?

[@TheHoboShoestring]

It's not a felony. Walking on railroad property isn't a felony

[@sewerat101]

This makes me so happy to watch

[@jpvielleux]

Thanks guys, I needed that! Brightened my day for sure!

[@stevenesmith2921]

Shoestring, I just love your videos. I am retired and easily get bored around the house. Your videos brighten my days and I have learned so much about trains watching you. Please keep up the great work!

[@nprvictim2951]

That's a real cute kid.. God bless you guys!

[@themanfromcabowabo1559]

Thanks for taking us along on your rides and for letting us hang with you and Ken. You’re a great influence in his life and I thinks it’s pretty clear that he has a good mom, too.

[@1950harleycharley]

Love the video ....reminds me of me and my dad when I was a kid. Beautiful day ! happy new year!!! Stay safe and warm as possible!

[@kens.3729]

Looks Like 👍 a White Dry Fluffy Snow ❄️ down in Tennessee. Welcome to Winter, Mark & Ken.👍

[@cspragg318]

You inspire me to find my inner child.....thanks!

[@r.v.havingfunadventures4914]

How can three people not like this.. shoestring, your awesome and amazing with kids and all of us!! Keep up the humble attitude.. we love you!!!

[@jonathanlawson4667]

You're a good man and making memories like these is priceless god bless you both

[@timothyfeidt3187]

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year shoestring.

[@jerrygilles9612]

What a great man to take time out for a little boy who needs your companionship . God Bless my friend . I pray God will always watch over you .

[@Gabo8aochoa]

Thank for showing me snow Shoestring, we haven’t seen much yet. Merry Christmas, and stay safe.

[@allenthibault9523]

ThAnks shoestring. It's fun to see you and the boys!🤗

[@malbrandow7382]

Great video Shoestring & Ken! Bet Ken had a blast out with you too.

[@martinross5521]

Thanks Shoestring and Ken, lovely time together. Great exploring and shared fun. Season’s greetings from a small island in the Atlantic

[@Stephdionnex]

Most wholesome video EVER!! Watching this video gave me butterflies 🥰🥰

[@WinWin-qh9uh]

Mark, you are one good dude. Thanks for the enjoyable glimpse into your life.

[@wrangler70jkujeep74]

Reminds me of my childhood . Positive role model ! 💪

[@jdhogyellowhelmetproductio358]

big metal bar your talking about at 10.41 is called a" manhole hook "in our part of the woods ....Great video Shoestring...

[@davegoodridge8352]

Snow ice cream is so good. 50 years ago my mom made it for me. Thanks for bringing back those long lost memories.

[@staceytaylor2906]

Thanks Shoestring and Ken, this really did brighten my day 🤗

[@phillipmilburn1646]

What a lovely video glad to see you having some GREAT family time buddy 😊stay safe and warm Shoestring can't what for your next video 😆👊💜💜UK

[@EricSmith-ve7qi]

Nice video Shoestring!! You 2 are perfect for each other!! Love how you said apartments for rent!! I think it would b a perfect idea Shoestring everybody would make out if you moved there!! You could b closer to the boys and the boys would have that father figure right beside them!! Love how you spend time with the boys and make them feel important and do things sith them!.. Something to think about Shoestring!!!!!! B Safe

[@hillbillykoi5534]

Thank you, Shoestring. Just came across your channel recently. Your videos have been a nice break, especially here in GA. Can't have the TV on without having negative commercials for this runoff. Stay safe out there.

[@michaelrowe7329]

Your an amazing WARRIOR...A real American soldier!

[@HomeImProveMentHow]

A happy New Years and God bless you keep looking up☝️ I look forward to hear from you shoestring God bless you bro

[@raymondsurratt6894]

Looks like y'all are having a good time out there! That's a slick boogie board too

[@raymondsurratt6894]

@@thebeaz1 looks like a boogie board to me lol

[@KKOA]

Hey shoestring... I enjoy your videos. You are so positive. I live in Hawaii and we don’t have trains here. Keep the videos coming. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!

[@MarieBrownCottageGarden]

Would you mention in one of your videos which day and times the train goes from Johnson City to Bristol or vise versa. We would like to take some pics of the train if we knew when to watch for it.

[@Patrick.Weightman]

Cute little guy! Full of spirit

[@robertjohnson8537]

Shoestring, you make me feel good and happy,Thanks a ton!

[@davidremy4470]

Ha ha!! Well done my friend! Good job Shoestring, your a good man, i'd watch anything you filmed buddy, yours always entertaining.

[@jimrf1137]

Non that the dogs peed on. Great advice.

[@Utubin]

Shoe , we love u brother. Ken is a beautiful spirited young fella. God bless you Hobo, Ken and his parents. Y'all are wonderful folk.

[@larryburnell7913]

Yeah those boogie board style sleds suck, I remember when I got one for my Son when he was little, get him one of those cheap plastic sleds that have sides and then rub the bottom with a piece of wax paper, they go like crazy then!!

[@gillpollard6391]

Thanks, our snow is gone over south of roanoke but the ground is frozen solid in places. Nice to see you guys having fun.

[@aow981]

Happy New Year Shoestring!! Praying for Blessings for you and Lil Ken! Come to North Carolina and teach me and my lil guys about TRAINS!!! 🚂...Stay safe!!

[@douglassopa2544]

happy holidays string and lil ken. looking forward to seeing you to and a train set some day,,

[@gr8lipz]

Happy New Year to you and yours, Shoestring!

[@xladydriver]

@1:41 lol 🤣 🤣 🤣 DON'T EAT YELLOW SNOW 😂😂😂 Looks like you're having a blast. Have a wonderful time, you truly deserve it, as does Carla & the boys. Merry Christmas and a Happy & Blessed New Year. Stay Safe, Warm, Dry & Healthy 💙

[@Utubin]

Hobo, you don't by chance spoil that young man , now , do ya! ? You love that young fella. That beautiful. Hobo. This fella will remember you forever. So beautiful. Lots of love Atlanta Ga. 1.12.2021

[@shabbymaverick7975]

Merry Christmas shoestring & Ken. God bless you both and have a safe and Happy New Year 💟💟💟

[@craigymac5386]

Great video Shoestring. If I ever make it over to the states again your the one guy I'd like to meet . I came over in 2011 to see Graceland. Whilst there I visited the Tennessee valley Railway. When I was over I wanted to see a U P Big boy and I found out the closest was at St Louis Missouri. I drove all the way there and the museum was closed . I rang the bell and the woman told me it was Labour day. She told me to hang on. When she came back she let me in and we had the whole place to ourselves. It was a great day, but what a drive. All the best from Scotland. 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@davidmaggard2796]

Just ran up on your videos like what you do not many folks like you left who rides the rails keep up the good work sir and may god keep his eye up on you and keep you safe in all your travels and the sun always shines on you thanks for sharing all your adventures Dave in ky

[@r2wchuckle]

Awesome happy new year to you and Ken.

[@gilljo1]

thanks both, i enjoyed that. stay safe.

[@braddeel5241]

Just found this channel, been watching all day. Love adventures people. Stay safe from Clintwood.

[@TheHoboShoestring]

Welcome aboard

[@dantop1280]

Awesome off road video!!! lol Rub a good amount of Armour All on the bottom of that boogie board!!!!!!! Rub it in good and don't be shy that board will fly!!! Some cheapo cooking oil may do as well...... Trust me it makes a difference. All you need now is another snow storm!!???

[@bobertbobert6442]

I'm glad you two fellas are good friends and glad mom knows that you are a trustworthy neighbor. Nice to forget about covid for awhile and just be a kid! God bless you and please stay safe Shoe!

[@conorgraafpietermaritzburg3720]

How lovely that you have Carla and the Boys in your life, children give a whole new reason to try to be a better person 😀

[@panzer6522]

Thats great you get to spend time with Ken he loves the ❄

[@marktravels9601]

Season’s Greetings Shoestring !! I hope all is well. I look forward to following your adventures in the new year ! 😎

[@redwingssuck2011]

Where can I send Hobo shoestring a care package?

[@bubbabigshowsharp1294]

How can I find out Where to send shoestring stuff.

[@adampierce3238]

Merry Christmas shoestring you you had a great holiday looking forward seeing you on a train again

[@187NorCal]

Merry Christmas Shoestring! I would love to ride with you one day. I spend a lot of time south of Macdoel, CA right by the Kegg quarry. Sitting up on top of that big pile of cinders gives a great view of the passing trains. Stumbled across your stuff about a week ago and now I'm hooked. If there is ever anything I can do for you, let me know.

[@Wildboi420]

Ur awesome man one of a kind shoestrings when I get my stimulus I will donate to you bud.

[@jcbenzo8679]

You're a hell of a good man shoestring. Have you ridden from Missoula, MT to Spokane? I bet that's a beautiful ride.

[@forsaken9184]

Hey shoestring do they still have passenger trains ? Or even ones someone can spend a few nights on ??

[@jameslawson5772]

Hey, is hobo code still used? Have you ever encountered it, or use it your self? Love your vids, I’m a little envious to say the lest.

[@scottpenland3576]

Sage snow eating advice! Happy New Year!

[@danielblahuta3330]

Shoestring and Ken, you did brighten my day!

[@johnscherf1228]

Snow ice cream, can't make any yet, no snow here in Milwaukee just flurries! Nice video Shoe!

[@TheHoboShoestring]

Didn't have any vanilla. I was telling Ken about it

[@johnscherf1228]

@@TheHoboShoestring finally we're getting snow Tuesday night into Wednesday about time!!! Although I hate snow I'll deal with it!

[@GeorgeJansen]

Happy 2021 guys... From trucking through Jackson TN. I passed the jctn 26&81 Saturday Mr String 😎😎😎😎❤️

[@rogermelancon3957]

Thanks for the videos, hope the holidays have been good to you. Big R

[@indiopeltier9758]

Thanks you guys ,Its Family and the simple things that matter most.

[@kjgas6945]

Happy to see you enjoy family! Your going to want to stay all the time. Retired Shoestring. Buddy nobody would blame you!! Ken will always remember these times. Eather way ejoyed the video. God bless!!!

[@samanthab1923]

Never thought a Boogie board would work as a sled.

[@shuffleB]

His name's either"Kenmark or Kram Nek" That's the funnest thing I've heard all week. I about fell off my chair.

[@petercollingwood4108]

Build an igloo next time for him out of snow balls 😀

[@mattheweurich33]

How did you get more snow for Christmas in TN than in MI? I'm jealous!! 🤔

[@thisishowiedewitt76]

What's the relation to Ken? Who is he?

[@theronerd]

Awesome video Shoestring! Happy new years brother! Quick question, how does a dpu talk to the head end? I'm assuming it's via radio?

[@KyleInOklahoma]

*_Oh i miss having that much fun with my buddies pulling me downhill. Tnx guys_*

[@nomad6835]

Shoestring, do you ever get to North Texas?

[@MrDoggydog68]

Shoestring looks like you and Ken had fun, he will never forget your day together. I never saw a boogie board used as a sled . All season sled remove the leash and add removable handles .