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Hobo Shoestring

Hobo Shoestring

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@renegadebt1374
@renegadebt1374 6 ай бұрын
Godspeed Mr. Nichols, We would like to Thank You for all you gave, and all you have given.. R.I.P. Shoestring, You will be greatly missed.. ✌
@hypeandjive
@hypeandjive 4 жыл бұрын
don’t ever hesitate to make a long video. love hearing you speak what’s on your mind. take all the time you need.
@freebird1ification
@freebird1ification 4 жыл бұрын
i like these the best
@z_dog7739
@z_dog7739 4 жыл бұрын
@@freebird1ification same
@patricksloan439
@patricksloan439 4 жыл бұрын
👍
@steveharris2589
@steveharris2589 4 жыл бұрын
You yyyyyyyyyyy
@gaylespencer6188
@gaylespencer6188 4 жыл бұрын
He's sorta taking up the slack (a little train lingo) left by Stobe.
@beedonn9260
@beedonn9260 2 жыл бұрын
Tissue string, I just want to thank you for your honesty, and your clarity. It is actually provided me some insight into my personal life. And I believe it will be helpful to others. I love to enjoy my ethanol. Listening to you offers Clarity on the troubles, bad effects if you will. And you're currently suffering the negative health effects of this particular molecule, that so many people crave... I personally have learned a lot about this from your
@chrisarnett1394
@chrisarnett1394 3 жыл бұрын
I know this is an older video, and you may not see this. From a former fellow soldier and former trainmaster, I love your honesty and that you show the side of things most people never see. You’re a genuine great person, I wish the best of health and luck to you.
@leannahigenbottom8019
@leannahigenbottom8019 Жыл бұрын
It's not boring to me I enjoy watching your videos.
@Ben-tw7lf
@Ben-tw7lf 4 жыл бұрын
Boring video? that is the best thing I have watched in months - I nominate you as a "national treasure".
@flyinglizards80
@flyinglizards80 3 жыл бұрын
Not boring video. Lol. Railroad company should use this as training. It's better than the ones used to train me as a worker. 🤗💨💨💨💨💨
@ShowCat1
@ShowCat1 3 жыл бұрын
Never boring.
@shawnlarock9159
@shawnlarock9159 2 жыл бұрын
Great video, I just had 7 years clean and sober couple weeks ago.
@johnrencheck2283
@johnrencheck2283 2 жыл бұрын
This mans railroad knowledge is fantastic ive larned so much
@lesliebyrum8934
@lesliebyrum8934 Жыл бұрын
I hope you had a good ride with that Ferry the other night
@ChainsawNW1218
@ChainsawNW1218 2 жыл бұрын
ChainsawN&W1218, Man that was a great 👍 video,always interesting showing the piston go in,I would like to catch one airing up in Radford at Stockton Yard sometime, I always stop up on My way out from filming trains at Christiansburg,Walton,Whitethorn, glad You got Your drinking days behind You with it causing You all those problems, I use to drink alot more when I hung out with people years ago, now that I'm 42 ,divorced have a 17 year old Son I just drink occasionally, glad 😊 Your doing better,have You ever rode the line to Bluefield WVA,which runs beside the Bristol line at Walton where the Wye track,junction and crossovers are,take care.
@Exilemainstreet
@Exilemainstreet 4 жыл бұрын
Congrats on getting sober. That's a great achievement, keep it up. Onward and upward.
@tracythorn2918
@tracythorn2918 4 жыл бұрын
I'm a new subscriber. I enjoy these longer videos. You're an interesting person. Back in the 1930's -50's my grandmother would give food to hobos. They would come to the back door then sit on the back porch while they ate. This made my grandfather nervous but they were always polite and thankful. The house was close to the Chicago & Northwestern stop in Beloit WI. One hobo told my grandmother there was a symbol nearby indicating food could be found there.
@TheHoboShoestring
@TheHoboShoestring 4 жыл бұрын
That's an important symbol and rarely seen
@derekhall1934
@derekhall1934 4 жыл бұрын
Hobo Shoestring what is the symbol ? A sandwich with an arrow? Ha ha ha . Just joking around . stay safe out there with all this nonsense going on.
@rocxylemmon8535
@rocxylemmon8535 3 жыл бұрын
My grandma did this as well
@livingadamman7994
@livingadamman7994 2 жыл бұрын
@@TheHoboShoestring I'm praying you can keep riding and teaching us this life story as it unfolds, and those symbols maybe you can draw them or film some that exist. It's certainly enlightening to hear from the hobo themselves to dispel the myths and stereotypes. That the hobos of you're era aren't like some of the newer millennial you mentioned "dirty boys" who don't wash and competitively WTH. I don't wan't to ask you how was the longest you went w/o washing but from what you said you could go 2 weeks without anybody knowing so I gather it greater. I start gutting bit sticky after one day w/o shower. I wonder more of the stories of in the storm when things go bad how you endure like the long walks when you got stuck on the coal line or any adventure camp stops in sheer wilderness and how long that could cater for yourself before needing to restock at town. How you funded your survival? And how long is the longest you've walked. I'm so happy you don't drink and you chose life, I gather the lack of fresh stable diet was perhaps 1/2 the problem because I know of people who drink 12 beers a day and eat well but are in 50's even if they look 60's still keep a job but only just. Thanks again and MGBY Hobo Shoestring, keep them laces tight brother !
@randyauer7303
@randyauer7303 2 жыл бұрын
Shoestring my brother died of that same disease he was 55 years old could not give the alcohol up and it killed him I gave you credit sir it's an everyday struggle
@TheHoboShoestring
@TheHoboShoestring 2 жыл бұрын
I was so blind to what I was doing to my body
@randyauer7303
@randyauer7303 2 жыл бұрын
@@TheHoboShoestring you seem to have it all figured out I'm proud of you keep the faith and keep doing what makes you happy Randy from Monroe Michigan
@Michael-eu1mz
@Michael-eu1mz 9 ай бұрын
​@@TheHoboShoestringi actually gained 20 pounds when i quit drinking and look 10 years younger
@kennethbrewer1743
@kennethbrewer1743 3 жыл бұрын
BRA, it relaxes me, RIDE on SHOE
@TraciHilbers
@TraciHilbers 4 жыл бұрын
New to your channel,loving your train videos and your stories,you remind me alot of my dad,he passed away 5 yrs ago,he was a alcoholic,he had his leg amputated and the other leg got gangrene but he wouldn't let them take the leg so between the alcohol,gangrene and the heavy smoking it basically killed him,i do miss him,he was a air force veteran,so glad you stopped drinking Mark,stay safe out there
@bobcoopersliveyoutubevlog
@bobcoopersliveyoutubevlog 3 жыл бұрын
i seen yur apartment its like a railroad museum i love it
@chrisconley8105
@chrisconley8105 3 жыл бұрын
You and your life story are amazing demonstrations of freedom. I'm so glad you stopped drinking before you lost your life to it. I've been clean and sober for 34 years, the best decision I've ever made. Everything positive in my life is directly related to my continual discovery of why it is that I needed to medicated/anesthetized myself as a young man. You and what you share about your life and train travels have become my favorite choice of education and entertainment. I've always been fascinated by railroads and have spent countless hours at many favorite spots waiting for the next train to come by. I really appreciate all I'm learning about a subject that I love, and yet, have known so little about. The freedom you represent is what many, including me, are missing in life. If ever out west in the Roseville, CA area, look me up, I'd like to meet you in person. Safe travels and wishing you good health. Chris Conley
@Lynchfan88
@Lynchfan88 4 жыл бұрын
Let me preface w/this: I've been a train enthusiast for 40 years. Model railroading, real train watching & photographing and just learning about freights and various lines I liked and their history. I've learned more technical stuff from Hobo Shoestring in the last month or so than I have the last 10 years and I sincerely mean that. Especially the point at :56 where he zooms in on the hoppers brake piston being out and that indicating the brakes are applied and that car or train is going nowhere soon, I never knew. I'm now a subscriber. Great stuff here, stay safe out there Hobo Shoestring and stay sober my man!! Gotta keep your wits about you around the trains.
@kevinmahernz
@kevinmahernz 4 жыл бұрын
Same - have learnt some great things about brakes etc by watching your videos, Shoestring. This video definitely wasn't boring! Have recently subscribed, too. Great hearing you explain things. Stay safe!
@mikepierce1724
@mikepierce1724 2 жыл бұрын
They aren't as smart as you think. Ya train yards for years and ain't smart enough to take old ties and build a house. You could have a castle
@chucky5102
@chucky5102 Жыл бұрын
Haven't seen new hobo shoe string video in forever, (month) he need to get back on it!!
@jeffemerson6122
@jeffemerson6122 3 жыл бұрын
I'M A SOBER RECOVERING HEROIN ADDICT N HAVE BEEN CLEAN SINCE SEPTEMBER 4TH 2014. HAPPY THANKSGIVING SHOESTRING! STAY SAFE
@fainjohnson3637
@fainjohnson3637 3 жыл бұрын
That was an amazing testimony ive had substance abuse problems myself keep doing your thing and being free shoestring you're my spirit animal
@debralavorata546
@debralavorata546 3 жыл бұрын
Shoestring, I don't know which I like better,ur stories or ur train ride videos!! Ur the best!! I could hear u tell a story all day long,never a dull moment with u,thanks shoestring!
@dinner_workingsly
@dinner_workingsly 4 жыл бұрын
Yeah these long videos are great. I can sit here on a Saturday morning with my coffee on the porch, in my whitewashed suburbia....living vicariously through your commentary. I love it!
@Ben-rj7xs
@Ben-rj7xs 4 жыл бұрын
Have you ever rode the rails.. Back in the day they would ride underneath the trains.. They would lay down with there back on a couple metal rails.. It was a very dangerous way to ride, and many men died doing so.. There is an old movie I like.. If you like train hopping stories then I think you would really enjoy this movie.. It's called "emperor of the north" with Lee Marvin, and Ernest Borgnine it's a great movie.. Check it out.. Congratulations on your sobriety it's the best thing you could ever do.. I really enjoy your videos it takes me back when I used to ride.. Thank You.. Benny..
@TheHoboShoestring
@TheHoboShoestring 4 жыл бұрын
Called riding the rods...
@johngetman1816
@johngetman1816 4 жыл бұрын
Bro that was like being there. I could watch & listen for hrs Shoestring. Thanks.
@tb-cf2bt
@tb-cf2bt 4 жыл бұрын
Holy hell! You are damn lucky to be alive! Its not always that we are able to save people that come in with a bleeding esophageal varices.
@TheHoboShoestring
@TheHoboShoestring 4 жыл бұрын
Amen......it happened on two different occasions 9 months apart..... Nursing home after each event then I knew I couldn't drink anymore
@bigmonmagoomba9634
@bigmonmagoomba9634 2 жыл бұрын
I averaged 15-18 beers a day from 1969-1984. Never drank hard liquor, just beer. Woke up one morning on Feb 2, 1984, grabbed a beer, cracked it open, took a drink & thought “what am I doing “? Stopped right then. Haven’t had or even craved a beer since.
@jasonmoore3969
@jasonmoore3969 4 жыл бұрын
Congratulations on the sobriety!! Thats an incredible feat. July 3rd will be 14 years for me. I tell people about my daily 18-24 beers and they giggle. "There's no way you could drink that much" lol.....i wish that was the case. I too was in a life or death sutuation with a failing liver (at age 36) and i chose life. Hearing you talk of the booze sickness really hit home as I was constantly sick and constantly needed the booze to feel "normal" . Enough about me......im glad i found your channel. Next time you go over the Bozeman pass on MRL say hi to the mountains for me. My hometown. Keep up the great videos. Keep up the amazing work on your sobriety and be safe. A friend in Portland
@frankzappa2451
@frankzappa2451 4 жыл бұрын
That's nice to hear. I've been struggling on and off the wagon for years.
@samanthab1923
@samanthab1923 4 жыл бұрын
That's really good. A lot of people with lots of years sober are going back out. It's hard on everyone. Tough times. Grab a meeting 🙏🏻
@Exilemainstreet
@Exilemainstreet 4 жыл бұрын
Congrats on 14 years of sobriety. Four years, eight months for me. One of the best decisions I've ever made is to stop drinking.
@Udontsay948
@Udontsay948 4 жыл бұрын
@@samanthab1923 I know! People I never would have thought would go
@samanthab1923
@samanthab1923 4 жыл бұрын
Drei Ecken Say a prayer 🙏🏻
@pippastone6018
@pippastone6018 4 жыл бұрын
Hey Shoe String I was once like you and had to change my life or die, I am now 65 and am still working on it, but from watching and listening to others I have been able to stop, one thing that is great is I no longer drink but I am also not a dry drunk, until I die this battle will never be over for me, so go hard there friend and always love you for who you are which is a lovely person👍😎✌️🤩🌈
@sararook8224
@sararook8224 4 жыл бұрын
I was having a down day, then I thought watch some Shoe String! You cheer me up Marc and sooth my mind. I've got some of the same issues as you Marc. Thanks for the stories! You make a difference in my life! Love & peace my friend. 😉 Dayton, Texas.
@dufus2273
@dufus2273 4 жыл бұрын
you know Stocktons?
@daveryan2673
@daveryan2673 3 жыл бұрын
You know shoestring me here and you talk about all your issues and drinking I've had a few ulcers nothing to sent me to the hospital just issues that have shut me down for a couple days I sure wish I could get sober being out on the streets homeless it makes it a tough a tough one to do!
@wafflesnfalafel1
@wafflesnfalafel1 4 жыл бұрын
I appreciate how you candidly share your experience with alcohol. Just sharing it helps people.
@seancase6574
@seancase6574 2 жыл бұрын
So much love & respect shoestring! God bless brother! Your videos bring me great joy!! Stay safe out there buddy!
@goldsmithstudent
@goldsmithstudent 4 жыл бұрын
My Dad was a hobo for a few years. He told me boy if you ever hop a train make sure you have water. He died of sorosis of the liver. His belly was way out too. Drank himself to death. i loved listening to his stories though. Miss him. God Bless you sir.
@papacap8255
@papacap8255 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your story Brother!
@stephensmith3184
@stephensmith3184 3 жыл бұрын
Great video!!! 👍 I love hearing about the in's and outs of rail travel!!!
@customtobi576
@customtobi576 4 жыл бұрын
Please do more videos about how train stuff works. Very interesting! Stay safe
@kens.3729
@kens.3729 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your Story about Alcohol. For some, Alcohol is NO longer a friend but an enemy. I think it’s Safe to say you feel a Lot Better. I’ve watched a Lot of your videos recently and noticed your skin color looks great. Something to remember is the worst day sober is still better than your best day drinking. 👍 All we need to do is try living one day at a time and the days start adding up.
@dbcooper692
@dbcooper692 4 жыл бұрын
I was able to quit drinking quite easily. I would drink about a thirty pack per week. I didn't think it was a big deal but my Dr. got all over my ass for drinking that much so I stopped drinking in 2009, at the age of fifty-five. I have read that most people can't stop drinking without help.
@stevepowsinger733
@stevepowsinger733 3 жыл бұрын
His life will be difficult as serious damage was done. It’s funny how you can drink a couple and think “that didn’t help much, maybe another will work.” But it usually doesn’t. It just gets worse. Anyway, the train terminology reminds me of my model trains when I was young. Air brakes were an invention of George Westinghouse.
@bobholt1246
@bobholt1246 4 жыл бұрын
You are full of knowledge 👍
@tommybritton9273
@tommybritton9273 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your service mark... love you brother
@benzielke7149
@benzielke7149 2 жыл бұрын
Ethics, morals, values, principles.
@shannonshreve8486
@shannonshreve8486 4 жыл бұрын
Really enjoy your train knowledge...thank you...be safe..
@nervouswreck392
@nervouswreck392 Жыл бұрын
That's drinkings no good for sure‼️☝️
@veritasdesigns5067
@veritasdesigns5067 4 жыл бұрын
Glad you won your fight with addiction bud. I guess I am guilty of stereotyping hobos as drunks. I really enjoy watching your content. Stay safe bud.
@marymcall7764
@marymcall7764 Жыл бұрын
Glad your doing whay You love a lot of people dont
@WaltPerry
@WaltPerry 4 жыл бұрын
Shoestring you are a wonderful story teller. Keep them up I will keep watching sir. God Bess and stay healthy.
@S4mm1ch
@S4mm1ch 4 жыл бұрын
def not a boring video, the information is truly valuable to the right person. keep it real. thats what we want to see
@arthurmedina6175
@arthurmedina6175 4 жыл бұрын
Just found this yesterday & I'm hook!! Glad to be along, keep it up, your like a Louis L'amor book!!!
@bigalshomestead4999
@bigalshomestead4999 3 жыл бұрын
I’m learning a lot from your videos as you get up, & close filming love it!!! I’m even telling my KZbin viewers about you when I do my videos!!! I have learned more about trains watching you!!
@alexchaudhri2405
@alexchaudhri2405 4 жыл бұрын
What a brave man. God bless you.
@ek2156
@ek2156 4 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear you got off the alcohol. I had a brother in law who died from it at 44. He couldn't stop even after all the health issues and hospital stays. Stay safe and healthy :)
@jasonrobertson5346
@jasonrobertson5346 2 жыл бұрын
I use a gauge in Canada, and if that wheel can't be shaved down...it's scrap, it's called a turned axle.
@MTstone8
@MTstone8 3 жыл бұрын
Never a boring video Shoestring! Thank You.
@gayle4s383
@gayle4s383 3 жыл бұрын
I too had to make the decision to die or live. Been clean and sober for awhile now. I like your story telling capabilities. I'm glad that you choose life.
@danielboy4764
@danielboy4764 4 жыл бұрын
Be safe out there shoestring looking good out there👍
@murphmurph2124
@murphmurph2124 4 жыл бұрын
Wow! Thanks shoestring, ive only seen 3 of your vids (so far) and have learned quite a bit, you're a great teacher.
@billrey8221
@billrey8221 4 жыл бұрын
Shoestring you are an awesome dude! Thanks for the input about drinking to much. I drink a bottle of wine everyday and vodka in the evening. I have few friends and my family is estranged. As a kid I played on the tracks of the CNW out of Milwaukee....best of my memories as a kid. Thanks!
@ninney794
@ninney794 4 жыл бұрын
Enjoy hearing your stories Shoestring, you're a wise and also very intelligent man! Keep em coming and congrats on the sobriety as I know the struggle and its hard!!
@jimring1534
@jimring1534 Жыл бұрын
😊nk byl ko ko l
@benchurchill1939
@benchurchill1939 4 жыл бұрын
Hi shoey. That vid ended too soon, I could have watched all day. Remember, when your riding those cars, you got 16k mates riding with you.
@Udontsay948
@Udontsay948 4 жыл бұрын
And a whole lot more who just drop by. Shoestring is a treasure
@robertbohlinger3851
@robertbohlinger3851 4 жыл бұрын
Very interesting job u have - congrats
@nutflushdrawkoh
@nutflushdrawkoh 4 жыл бұрын
New viewer here, enjoying your videos. Especially your insights on life. Your train knowledge is astounding.
@colin5296
@colin5296 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for talking about the drink that's brave , I respect your knowledge of what your riding and that's from an ex Rail way worker here in the UK .Bless you and stay Safe .
@patricksloan439
@patricksloan439 4 жыл бұрын
Sounds like you have had some very difficult days. That's great you are sober for a long time now and still enjoying life!! We all have our struggles that's for sure.
@amypeterson4615
@amypeterson4615 4 жыл бұрын
Not boring. Incredibly interesting and a new subscriber. Thanks.
@bobs1474
@bobs1474 4 жыл бұрын
This is an incredibly informative video with your drinking history, train and hobo knowledge
@littlejefe494
@littlejefe494 3 жыл бұрын
This must be the man Arthur Morgan was based on from RDR if it's not. He sure sounds like him, can we have him yell " damn it dutch!"
@larrystartzman2209
@larrystartzman2209 4 жыл бұрын
Sobering but,a great story to tell for those who suffer.
@sonnyzeitgeist2570
@sonnyzeitgeist2570 4 жыл бұрын
Great video. Enjoyed spending time with you. Big up.
@whydahell3816
@whydahell3816 4 жыл бұрын
Hey! I just watched my first video! I'm not a hobo but I dressed up as one for Halloween when I was a kid! I love the Hobo code and the world needs to live by that code. I appreciate ur sobriety story, I've been sober for 3 years 11 months 1 day. I know guys that live like you do and they don't have anything, but would give anything they could to help out another person. Good luck out there be safe. Ponchatoula Louisiana.
@kevinkuhlmann6845
@kevinkuhlmann6845 4 жыл бұрын
Shoestring i just subscribed to your fantastic channel ! KZbin needs to pay you ! you are wise and super educational,thanks so much !
@leapyear9460
@leapyear9460 4 жыл бұрын
No such thing as a boring video from you señor shoestring, it’s cool to see the sights and sounds. You’re on a goshdang freight train!!! Walgreens sells a bionic ear piece pretty short money I’m trying to talk my Ma into trying one she talks louder every year 😂👍🏻🇺🇸
@montanagetaway6175
@montanagetaway6175 4 жыл бұрын
Good conversation. Great for sharing your past life.
@jacquessmith8653
@jacquessmith8653 7 ай бұрын
I think hobo knew he was dying from his last visit to Dr's, and I think he went the way hobo wanted to go!
@JohnnyPerth
@JohnnyPerth 7 ай бұрын
He always said drowning was the worst way to go
@cleekmaker00
@cleekmaker00 6 ай бұрын
Shoestring remarked in a video about a year ago that if given the choice between riding on his favorite Grainer and going to Heaven, he would choose riding on the Grainer ten times over. Such an unfortunate set of circumstances... RIP, Shoestring. 😔😪🚂
@paramaniacwolverine843
@paramaniacwolverine843 3 ай бұрын
yeah, I don't agree. He's mentioned a few times that drowning was, in his opinion, the worst way to die. We don't know why the hospital released him at the time they did. He probably had a black out from the toxicity levels in his blood stream and ended up falling in the lake.
@camcom76
@camcom76 4 жыл бұрын
Sorry for your struggles. If you haven't had problems with drinking yourself you know someone who has. Been there myself.
@terrywebb7512
@terrywebb7512 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Shoestring, hope you have a nice Memorial day, so good to see you riding again. Hey i could have swore i heard someone walking up. Damn the suspense. I'm so happy for you, alcohol free, drug free you're health on the mend, got a roof over you're head. Shoe,the Lord has taken control over you're life. Praise him always. Take care buddy.
@breakthrough1001
@breakthrough1001 4 жыл бұрын
Recovered as well friend congrats.
@umdsupreme
@umdsupreme 4 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love your videos! 💜
@bumprjak
@bumprjak 4 жыл бұрын
Love your videos. You have talent.
@lawrencecook8093
@lawrencecook8093 4 жыл бұрын
enjoyed the whole video. thanks for the educational facts.
@LelaE34
@LelaE34 4 жыл бұрын
God bless you. You are so lucky to have survived alcoholism, it killed my son a month after his 34th birthday.
@craigfazekas3923
@craigfazekas3923 4 жыл бұрын
I am so sorry to hear that- genuinely. When I was 30 or so, after started drinking around age 14, I became a blackout drunk. I was waking up in my own backyard without a clue as to how I'd got there & so on. My parents pulled me aside one day & said these words, "guy, you're starting to scare us". This for me was reason enough to stop. I did & the next 10 days were a horror. How did I even continue to go to work ?! I was drinking a 30 pack a day plus a pint or more of bourbon.... My ability to stop is a thing that I feel blessed about. And believe me, as a 30 year old, I would NEVER even think of saying things like "blessed". This is a result of aging & perspective. The ability to stop alcohol ?.... Therein lies a difference in folks, or maybe even part of God's plan for each of us. Why I had the ability ? Where THAT came from ? I honestly had no idea- 'cause I was in pretty deep. Real friggin' deep. I continue to feel lucky to this very day. If I'm being honest, did I stop everything ? No, I did not- not in the least. I am an addict- I purely switched gears. But I knew the road I was on meant destruction. What is it that makes some people realize this sort of thing, and others not ? I am eternally grateful that I saw myself going down a bad road. Why could I ? Why can't others ? What's the difference in people that can & cannot ? It's a question that I marvel at almost daily. What the hell- why me ? There'll never be an answer, but it doesn't ever make me stop pondering- why, exactly ?.... And others not ?.... I'd like to potentially counsel others, but I have issues still. Addiction & self esteem being prime among them... Potentially, what I choose to do now has damaging qualities, too. So I'm no saint- I've been addicted to one substance or another since age 13. I am now 51- and have stage 3 colo-rectal cancer. If anything, I'd like to try to convey this to you concerning your loss. And that is that life takes some wild turns for all of us. I don't pretend to fully, truly know your pain. I never had kids myself to better understand your pain/plights concerning his loss. Yes, he was lost to alcohol. But, as life is a truly funny thing, he may well have gotten clean, but succumbed to a potential, say, brain aneurism or form of cancer just a short time afterward. An auto accident.... There are no guarantees. This actually reminds me of one of my musical heroes- Stevie Ray Vaughan. He was a big time alcohol & cocaine addict. He cleaned up, only to have his helicopter pilot fly into the side of a mountain in fog, after a show in Wisconsin in 1990. Got clean & died. Where's the justice in that, exactly ? I just wish to convey the uncertainty or "no guarantees" of life. Maybe this does not help you one iota, but I felt your pain when I read your entry- and my input is only put out here to possibly help. God has a plan for us all, and strange as it is to consider ? That plan included the loss of your son. I have lots if trepidation saying that to you !! But, this is what I have come to believe over my years & my intention is to recognize you and possibly help in some small way. He has a plan for us all. I hope you're able to take some solice in at least part of what I've said. Your post in this thread made me want to respond to you and hopefully I was able to ease you in some way... One thing is for sure- it's the goodness of ol' Shoestring, that you & I can see, that brought us together to begin with....and KZbin, too ! Feel free to respond, if you'd like. I only want what's best for you, so don't hesitate, k ? Warm regards, Craig 😎
@LelaE34
@LelaE34 4 жыл бұрын
@@craigfazekas3923 All I can say at this point is that if no one in this world were proud of you, I am. I know your parents are proud but just know others care too. I know the decline alcohol puts a person on. It takes a lot to beat it and to stay on top of it. My son drank vodka and he was so bad he even drank rubbing alcohol one time. His father was an alcoholic and I guess it was in my son's gene's. I'm not a drinker at all, yes I did party now and then as a young girl but I haven't done that in years. A lot of people have no clue how over powering alcohol is until they experience it or watch someone decline from it. Most people have a perception that when an alcoholic dies that it's either cirrhosis, a car accident or suicide but my son hemorrhage to death. He stomach was bleeding and we really had no clue. Anyway, I thank you for sharing your story, it is so familiar but we never forget those experiences. Thank you for reaching out and may God continue to bless you with sobriety and everything good through the rest of your life. You have a very strong will. I am grateful that you are sober and that I have had the chance to chat with you. You really touched me and I will always remember you.🙏🏻❤🙏🏻
@LelaE34
@LelaE34 4 жыл бұрын
@@craigfazekas3923 Craig, I think we need to talk. Do you do FB messenger?
@craigfazekas3923
@craigfazekas3923 4 жыл бұрын
@@LelaE34 Hey, Lela- I didn't receive a notification that you responded. I actually saved this video, and I went to the comments section & saw you DID respond !! As for F/B, I don't participate. My wife does, however... Feel free to write some of what's on your mind here, in the meantime ? I hope you're ok !! If you were disheartened by my not responding, I apologize. I feel fortunate enough to have come back to 'String's video & see you did respond... Incidentally, where are you ? I'm in Sussex County, Delaware, on the Delmarva Peninsula. Writing to you via my wife's F/B messenger might be a tricky prospect... She's not the jealous type, but even so... Write back when you can here ? Lemme know how you're doing & what's on your mind lately, k ? Regards from Delaware !! Craig
@LelaE34
@LelaE34 4 жыл бұрын
@@craigfazekas3923 Craig, I just felt a connection when I read your age. My son would be 51 this month and I find myself always attaching to ppl his age whether it is male or female. I guess I want to know what my son would be like at that age. I also read about your cancer and it breaks my heart. You have an extremely tough journey but not an impossible one so whatever you do, stay strong, stay positive and put you trust and faith in your higher power. I wish you well and I will keep you in my prayers. 🙏🏻❤🙏🏻 Oh...I'm in Pleasant Hill, Missouri which is S.E. of K.C. about 40 mins.
@patrickbrown3141
@patrickbrown3141 4 жыл бұрын
your a pretty good film maker, i liked the part when the brake piston pulled in
@TheHoboShoestring
@TheHoboShoestring 4 жыл бұрын
Hee hee
@harryburke1457
@harryburke1457 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing Mr Shoestring
@macbuff81
@macbuff81 4 жыл бұрын
I am glad you have been sober for the last 4 years. As you so wisely said, you realized you had a clear choice: keep drinking and die or stay completely sober to hopefully live and recover. That takes courage My dad was a high-functioning alcoholic and did not accept that he was an addict even when he was diagnosed with cancer of the esophagus. 9 months later he was dead.
@wolfeman6380
@wolfeman6380 3 жыл бұрын
Love your videos man like buddie said I don't mind long videos you share alot of good knowledge, be safe out there man lots respect from Canada 🤘
@HunterWolfgang
@HunterWolfgang 4 жыл бұрын
Safe travels 🇺🇸
@robertprice7246
@robertprice7246 7 ай бұрын
Hobo Code if Ethics. Something K.K. knows nothing about but My Man here followed to the very end !
@dasdasdatics420
@dasdasdatics420 4 жыл бұрын
From the UK. Always thought I'd become a tramp when I got old. Until I met a disabled lady who'd lost her parents and nobody to look after her. Gave me a good reason to help her and get over my rebels. Knew a few who killed themselves over alcoholism, one even jump in front of a train. Best of luck.
@brandonoswald2392
@brandonoswald2392 4 жыл бұрын
Never a boring video my friend.
@phantom6715
@phantom6715 4 жыл бұрын
Like the longer style videos. More time to spend with you.
@JimthegreatHD
@JimthegreatHD 10 ай бұрын
Loitering is not the 998feet for a lot more to be seen than in this country but the fact of this country was a bit like this is the fact it has to go down to make 6AM the most important part in this world
@no1wrench
@no1wrench 4 жыл бұрын
I recently found your channel, and I love your videos, thank you for doing what you do. You earned a new subscriber. 👊
@TheHoboShoestring
@TheHoboShoestring 4 жыл бұрын
Welcome aboard and thank you
@no1wrench
@no1wrench 4 жыл бұрын
@@TheHoboShoestring if you are ever in southern Missouri, let me know. I'd love to have a talk and set you up with some supplies 👊
@TheHoboShoestring
@TheHoboShoestring 4 жыл бұрын
@@no1wrench I go through Jeff City, Kansas City and St Louis quite often. Thanks
@Dusty357
@Dusty357 4 жыл бұрын
A love these long videos bro really good, hope you are well and warm take care my friend 😉🇬🇧
@giffjim55
@giffjim55 4 жыл бұрын
Longer the better
@alhehn2101
@alhehn2101 3 жыл бұрын
Merry Christmas Mark from Wisconsin !!
@jeffross5424
@jeffross5424 4 жыл бұрын
learn somethin new every day...thanks!
@jeffross5424
@jeffross5424 4 жыл бұрын
...and glad your off the booze
@HaventHeard307
@HaventHeard307 4 жыл бұрын
Wow, powerful storey, i would love to see you before we, have to depart.
@carolsaxton839
@carolsaxton839 4 жыл бұрын
Reminds me of seasick Steve.be safe on those rails...
@davebennett2086
@davebennett2086 4 жыл бұрын
Just found you brother. Hope you are well. Interesting videos. You seem like a real good guy. Wish you well in your travels.
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