Shoestring white Christmas

I got Ken a stuffed animal puppy and a stuffed animal chicken hen with eggs and nest and Brandon was at his dad's house spending Christmas so I didn't get to see him. He got a B17 poster and a B17 model. He absolutely loves WWII aircraft!

[@chuckdavis2253]

Shoestring is VERY smart and frequently surprises me with his knowledge on/in many subjects. I am well educated at one of the U.S.'s major, elite universities and am certain that he could have easily graduated had his life taken him in that direction. Someone mentioned in a comment below being envious of Shoestring's freedom, and I am too. If you think about it, isn't FREEDOM what each of us wants, strives for, to eventually have the money to do whatever we want? While you (I'm retired.) sit in your office, or where ever, working like a gerbil on a cage wheel, Shoestring is free, living his life the way he wants it. I admire him. To you, Shoestring, if you are reading this, best wishes. I am 78 and not much time left and wish I had lived a more free life. As you near the end, people, It is interesting what you look back on and decide really mattered.

[@OnlyHuman2.0]

Hope youre doing good, buddy. Our friend Shoestring passed away last week.

[@cg9952]

"I clear my mind and think about the good things." Good advice!

[@Detroittruckdoctor55]

That was some advice, i find myself doing it alot these days

[@jeroldwolford1621]

You honestly can't find much fault in what the hobo says. I really would like to hear him answer life questions from viewers. Something tells me the man's well of experience runs deep!

[@GerbenWijnja]

That's also great advice when you can't sleep. Think about good memories from when you were little. I fall asleep easily when I do that.

[@ryanadam1153]

Jerold Wolford. Much agreed Jerold. Shoestring reminds me of the Jordan Peterson of Hobos! I would love a Q&A with Shoestring pertaining to life’s mysteries and wonders. Call it mysteries and wonders with shoestring. I’m hunkered down in my minivan bedding down for the nite. Probably right below freezing here in Lower Michigan. Had a sad Christmas. Laid up in a detox bed for the day. Left the next day. At least my boys had a good time with family and there Mom. Even if I was sad that she seemed to move on without me. Not to make excuses but talking to her on Christmas took the wind right out from my sails. To all my brothers and sisters struggling with addiction, don’t give up. We got one life and even when all seems lost there’s always things to be grateful for. Stay blessed out there you all. Much Love.

[@jillbuesch8063]

Very good advice . I'm going to try it. Thank you.

[@tmonster1498]

Who would give any of Shoestrings Videos a Thumbs down 👎 👎?!?!? I guess there are some people that are just Mad at life!!! I don’t see how a mans Biography can have a thumbs down...God Bless You, Haply New Year!!!

[@majorphoto]

paid trolls

[@fredferd965]

You possess a kind of freedom that few of us will ever have, or understand. I envy you that!

[@Ron4885]

Well said.

[@patrickwilliamcasey9893]

Shoe, Please don't ever forget that many lonesome people all over the place probably benefit greatly from your videos, stories, and general presence. Especially at a time such as Christmas Day, 2020. Thanks for all you do.

[@larryowens251]

This guy was the real deal.

[@morecm3322]

Merry Christmas 🎄 shoestring,love your simple truth and way of sharing your stories. May god bless and keep you safe and warm...

[@davidcarper5411]

Mark you sure are helping people get through this rough time just with your life and trials and tribulations we love you and we appreciate you brother

[@Dan__S]

Shoestring, your videos this year have helped me deal with a very rough patch in my life. Hearing your stories, learning, and watching your travels are an escape that I didn't realize I needed. Just wanted to express my thanks. Have a merry Christmas and excellent year.

[@stu302coyote]

"Life or something like it" I'll never forget. You sir were a genius.

[@billysmith5721]

I grew up next to NY CENTRAL TRACKS I remember climbing trestles watching trains pass underneath.

[@gcr1]

R.I.P. Shoestring! 😢

[@renegadebt1374]

Godspeed Mr. Nichols, We would like to Thank You for all you gave, and all you have given.. R.I.P. Shoestring, You are greatly missed.. ✌

[@mikemclean6849]

that marriage lasted about 5 weeks! you gave me a belly laugh. thanks

[@carlsonb20]

Thanks for the kind words. Helps us all when were having a shit day! God bless you! Love your content! Chew chew

[@christopherdibble5872]

The engineers don't wave from the trains anymore, not like they did back in 1954,still get a tear in my eye when I hear an old train in the night.

[@nervouswreck392]

That Bouy'z suh happy wid dat electric piano z‼️ ya

[@peteryellowcloud3018]

Thanks for the walk in the snow.. merry Christmas to you, Hobo Shoestring 🚂

[@TrumpCardMAGA]

Here just when I thought all the Christmas presents have been given out here we get this awesome gift. We got over six inches of snow in eastern Ohio easy, stay safe and definitely stay warm Shoestring. Have a wonderful Christmas.

[@VIRGONOMICS]

Hey OHIO - I have family in a Summit County - heard about the snow . This man is one of my heroes - his courage and sensibility are remarkable. God Bless -

[@skyartrc8286]

I like all your stories shoestring, your a great inspiration to people.with the snow coming down it makes the stories better.

[@bubbie3533]

Happy Christmas and thanks for sharing your stories with us Hobo Shoestrings. 🎄

[@nimrod275]

MERRY CHRISTMAS MARK! May God bless you in 2021! 🎄☃️❄️🎅🏼🎁🚂 🇺🇸

[@Scrollermania1963]

Merry Christmas Shoestring.....🙏🎄🎅☺👍🇺🇸

[@JohnSmith-pn4it]

I didn't know that Shoestring was such a fast walker. 😗

[@woodcrafter7361]

Happy new years! where ever you may be cheers from Chicago!

[@papazahn]

"He knows more than most folks do..."

[@pauldegagne2678]

you romanticizing.. He deficarws in yiur back yard.

[@cr4bee]

I stumbled across your videos recently because I’ve been thinking about hopping trains for a while to clear my head and deal with a lot of the mental struggles I’ve been having with the monotony of life. I’ve got everything I need together now, and I’m soon going to catch a train out of my small coastal MS town. Thank you for documenting your journey and hopefully I meet you on the rails one day, Merry Christmas Shoestring and safe travels

[@gentrystinnetti8277]

Thank you shoe String. I'm so glad that God brought you to us. Until we meet again in heaven. Merry Christmas my friend

[@ytzpilot]

Merry Christmas from New Zealand. This is our official start of summer. If the trains came this way I am sure you would be too. All the best for 2021

[@FlyinFish17]

Merry Christmas Shoestring! You're free spirit. is amazing! God Bless!

[@adampierce3238]

Merry Christmas shoestring im watching from northeast arkansas love your story's

[@scholarlyanalyst7700]

Hello there! Would it surprise you to learn there's a place in Canada that normally enjoys warmer winters than NE Arkansas? Snow is also extremely rare there. Would that fact surprise you?

[@scholarlyanalyst7700]

Adam Pierce If interested, copy/paste the following searches to Google's search engine 1. Jonesboro, Arkansas average winter temperatures 2. Race Rocks, Canada average winter temperatures. Do so, and you'll see Race Rocks, Canada has warmer winter temperatures than Jonesboro - (MUCH warmer overnight!).

[@BaltimoreAndOhioRR]

Merry Christmas all 🎄

[@centralMDrailfan]

Would you believe that I waited for 3 hours at st Denis last night just to see q137

[@BaltimoreAndOhioRR]

@@centralMDrailfan haha, yeah i believe it!!

[@billbright1755]

“ washed my face in the morning dew, bathed my soul in the sun, and kept on moving along “ 1968 Tom T. Hall

[@mrb6597]

Merry Christmas!! Looks beautiful! God Bless you!

[@Mrgreendragon3]

Happy Christmas from Ireland mark , stay safe buddy .

[@williamallen3715]

Merry Christmas Shoestring. Thanks for a year of great episodes. I appreciate every one.

[@michelevigil8887]

Merry Christmas from Phoenix. We love your travels. Have a Happy New Year, stay safe!!!

[@scooty77punx]

AZ Love's Shoestring!!!

[@EricSmith-ve7qi]

Merry Christmas Shoestring! Great video! Loved the stories and it was nice seeing you spend time with the boys! Enjoy the time!!

[@beentheredoneization]

That was quite a 'stretch of the legs' there. I'm exhausted .. lol Merry Christmas Shoestring !

[@jeroldwolford1621]

Shoestring you should get a discount on gloves!! Hahaha

[@rickzimmerman9826]

happy new years eve...shoestring.....you are a true pioneer ,of this century...a icon even...love your train photography too.

[@Bob61944]

Same too you,,love your videos. Stay safe.

[@moralez388]

Mr. Shoestring love your videos sir you are such an inspiration sir and I feel like I'm traveling seeing new destinations I myself love Alaska and I have been thinking very much about just making a move out there I love the outdoor life and I feel that is where my heart is and calling..

[@josephdahl9354]

Nice Intro. It's Genius!!! Have a Happy Holiday Shoestring.

[@hsylvester6132]

Thanks for telling your stories. Merry Christmas.

[@eikokuba793]

Merry Christmas and new year's! Thanks for your stories and stay you!!

[@evandrorobertosperi4889]

Merry Christmas mr Shoestring!!! Hug from Brazil

[@kamala2111]

Awesome Christmas episode.....Merry Christmas 🎁

[@alaskarailroad3996]

Merry Christmas shoestring. God bless 🎄🚂🚃🚃🚃🚃

[@1112223333111]

Glad to see you got clean and start caring about yourself brother. Merry Christmas and God Bless

[@pepelemoko01]

ENJOY Christmas from Australia. Shoestring.

[@raybonhomme6109]

Merry Christmas shoestring from Linton Indiana!!!!!!

[@telswitch]

Thanks for your authenticity . Thanks for sharing with us the hospital experience. You’re really a special person and you tell great stories .

[@DirectCurrent4u]

Merry Christmas Shoestring! Nice to see you having a White Christmas. God Bless You. Thanks for sharing...

[@kevindevine5102]

Thanks for the xmas story. I am house bound so following you is great. Stay safe.

[@JohnBoy]

Merry Christmas Shoestring"

[@Timberbeartrail]

I live in northern Maine and you got more snow where you are right now then we do, we're getting rain on Christmas day

[@Apexcamperman]

Merry Christmas Shoestring ! great story....

[@nv1493]

What a fine and honest gentleman, thanks for the travel videos and Merry Christmas. " The past is yesterday's box score".

[@shabbymaverick7975]

Hope you are staying warm Shoestring. I moved to Tx for winter with my daughter. Am originally in Minnesota. Been around trains all my life. Trains & semi's were the music I went to sleep with. Will keep you in my prayers💟💟💟

[@indiopeltier9758]

Thanks Shoestring,Be well and Blessed Mucho!Merry Christmas,cheers from pdx

[@kennyspry5189]

Thank You Shoe for the Christmas Video l really didn't think We would get one from You So Thank You very much sure do appreciate it also Merry Christmas and l hope You had a Awesome Christmas this Year God Bless You Shoe and also Thank You for the 2020 Video's this year and the 2021 Video's to come next year Enjoy your Holidays

[@roberthillyer2888]

God Bless you kind man. I really enjoy your videos. You are a wealth of information on many things.

[@jc9724]

Watching that walk was kinda cool. Got to be honest, thought I was gonna see all sky all of a sudden.

[@craigfazekas3923]

Nice one, 'String !! Good to see snow again. Here on the Delmarva Peninsula, we don't get much snow. When it's cold ? It's dry. When the moisture rolls through ? It warms up....sucks. I miss snow. I grew up in Jersey- lots more snow there...

[@kevinthomas9889]

Merry Christmas from Southwest Missouri, Shoestring! Thanks for the stories! I am a railfan. Hope to meet up with you one day!

[@brucetodd4851]

Last time I had a white Christmas was in Amarillo. As with you, it's a time for reflection and counting blessings. I thank God I'm only a sojourner on earth. I live in this world but I am not of this world. You said something about peace in a video. Peace is not out of reach. I recall Jesus said, peace I give you. Not as the world gives. I pray that you and everyone finds this indescribable, not calculated peace that surpasses all understanding. No matter what happens in this world, we can have peace. I don't know of a better Christmas present. And thank you for keeping the hobo way alive. I would hate to see all the hobo history to be lost.

[@nvtimbo63]

Merry Christmas from my family to yours! Thank you for taking us with you! Have an awesome New Year stay safe

[@richardc488]

Good luck old timer, thumbs up, you must had a great 5 weeks with lots of fun!

[@ayerimosfox]

Merry late Christmas Dad, much love to you 🌲

[@Mikeys036]

Merry Christmas Shoestring God Loves You

[@adamsmalec]

that's an incredible opening. I love the high speed silence

[@jerrygilles9612]

Shoestring I love your videos .You are also a very intelegent person and I have learned much about the railroad .Thanks.

[@2ChukBuk]

There is nothing more precious than having your health. Nothing. Nice winter video. Stay warm and safe HS.

[@kens.3729]

Hello Mark! Since you were near the Rails and Ground was White, I hope you had a Nice Christmas.

[@clivekibbler4578]

mr shoestring you are good man we all wish u a merry x mas

[@garycharpenter543]

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

[@1112223333111]

Your town looks beautiful.

[@johnscherf1228]

That's why I want to move there!

[@TrillBelichick]

Merry Christmas Shoestring! I thought about you today and said a prayer for you and all the other travelers today. Safe travels, Merry Christmas and Much Love -Moose From Austin

[@karenatha7890]

And me from Austin too. Warm wishes and thank you for sharing. You are real. Know that you are appreciated.🎀

[@lisam724]

be safe bud enjoy those young ones they can bring joy to your heart, and you can be a positive influence lord bless you

[@darellsunderlin4670]

Have a good Christmas Shoestring and very glad your doing and feeling good . CATCH ON FREIND !!!!!

[@karenatha7890]

Two days after Christmas 2020..one surreal year.Sad year... I find your Hoboness. Yay! Dude, you are real sir. I hope you encounter a lot of friendly people. And kindness. Thanks for making video that got me out of my Christmas pity party of one. 🎀

[@paulsmith481]

Only just come across your videos. They're fascinating 👍👍. Merry Christmas to you. Take care. All the very best from the UK 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@malbrandow7382]

Have a very Merry Christmas Shoestring. Best of the coming new year!

[@tonyrobb8815]

Hey!...Hobo!...Thanks for the cool videos,I just admire what you do,and your outlook on life!...May you be safe in your travels...Cheers buddy...Tony (Melbourne..Australia)

[@uranium_meatball5363]

Merry Christmas from Big Stone Gap Va

[@kennymillwood9440]

I love you shoestring from vinemont Alabama

[@steve4iu453]

Merry Christmas shoestring. Be safe riding those rails.

[@zak5871]

much love from Florida 🌞

[@jpvielleux]

Merry Christmas Shoestring! Here in New Hampshire a week or so back we had a Nor'Easter with almost a foot of snow and Christmas it warmed up to 60 degrees and rained all day. Weird year. Take care!

[@larryburnell7913]

Hope you and yours are having a Merry Christmas and that you have an even better New Year's day 🎄⛄🥂🍾💨!

[@robertclubs9908]

Thank you sir. Thank you for serving.

[@kens.3729]

Thanks for Sharing your Life with us. You were Smart to go separate ways after five (5) days.😬👍

[@allencupsie6560]

Merry Christmas my friend I hope you had a fantastic day

[@Bikerguy5845]

Hate when they take your temperature through the internal route LOL Merry Christmas be safe out there man!!!

[@scottchilds978]

Stay safe and Merry Christmas Shoestring !

[@ChainsawNW1218]

ChainsawN&W1218, enjoyed Your story about the boxcar in the snow, I remember when My Son Elijah was that young, He turned 18 in August, take care Brother!👍🇺🇲🛤🚂

[@ThaSilentOne420]

Wife and i love u shoe . Take care brother happy holidays

[@mrtippyman]

Merry Christmas shoestring!

[@Hercules718]

Nice to see the snow. Thanks.