Southbound IM heading to Birmingham, Alabama

[@rxramblingrose4857]

Yes shoestring BEAUTIFUL, EXCITING We are all with you brother 🙏 ❤

[@Marka1230]

Shoestring, your videos are getting better and better. Keep on riding man, but make sure you stay safe. Shoestring for Hobo King! Thanks man.

[@tommybritton9273]

Happy holidays shoestring, thank you for your service to our country my friend

[@dmithsmith5880]

That was regular non poison ivy with the 5 leaves. Poison ivy exclusively has 3 leaves 👍

[@moncorp1]

Commonly known as Virginia Creeper. The Poison group all has 3 leaf clusters: Oak, Sumac, Ivy... they'll all have 3 leaves.

[@inkedskindeep9941]

Hey man, welcome back!!! Hope all's well with you. So glad to see a video from you in my feed.

[@johnswartz6321]

That looks like Virginia creeper. Poison ivy has 3 leaves.

[@sonicbmf6209]

I know he was gong to call it poison ivy.. he's old as dirt and still don't know what Virginia creeper is.. lol

[@heatherehrhorn7638]

That's what I call it and it sucks when its dark out and you take a squat in it !

[@dkafsky]

That wasn't Poison Ivy , but Virginia Creeper. However the Creeper is a good friend of Ivy & often hang out together. I spot Creeper quicker than Ivy. They are companion plants in plant person lingo.

[@remb9614]

It’s all poison ivy to me. Dont matter what you call it, I just stay out of it. lol

[@johnswartz6321]

@@remb9614 If you can't identify it then it's best to stay away from it.

[@Letsgoexplore2468]

Thanks for serving brother!!.. happy memorial day!!..

[@davidbass7593]

Always great to see your adventures brother stay safe

[@NeoVoodooTech]

Big wheels keep on turnin' carry me home to see my kin!

[@moemanncann895]

Cool how you scope out possible shelter, overhang in case of rain👍

[@MikeHenry3280]

ive been watching this guy more and more hahah love just watching him out on the open road.... i mean tracks lol.... i love how he just creeps on out from the bushes haaaaa

[@southjerseysound7340]

I'm enjoying the new videos. Also I'm seeing adds for the first time in a while and I wàs wondering if you get a piece of the pie from the adds? If you do I'll make it a point not to hit skip. Granted I know it's not much. But it's the best I can do until things get back to normal.

[@ernhellams2317]

Thank you for your videos. I'm from the upstate SC and I'm seeing America through your adventures. If you're ever in this area and need a hand please look me up. Please be safe and keep traveling.

[@spydrvenom]

Ride high Shoestring! We miss you!

[@kens.3729]

The Pigs with Wings Trailers look very roomy underneath with a fair amount of visual protection.👍

[@kleetus92]

You have to stay between the trailer axles though. Not a lot of room there unless the trailer has a skirt.

[@bg129]

Shoestring-a vine with five-let it thrive, a vine with 3-leave it be.Your videos are cool

[@TheHoboShoestring]

Thanks

[@nigeljones875]

Keep em coming. Stay safe.

[@terrypaschal348]

Thank you for your service sir.Have you ever seen the movie King of the North with Lee Marvin?

[@robertweiss7802]

I lost stobe the hobo(RIP), and I ended up finding shoestring the hobo. The universe always has a way of working itself out.

[@geneberger4270]

What happened to stobe the hobo.

[@robertweiss7802]

@@geneberger4270 He passed away a few yrs back

[@flash21502]

Stobe got dragged to death by an Amtrack in Baltimore sometime in Nov. 2017.

[@rapman5363]

@@flash21502 actually the whole Amtrak dragging is just a theory. The official police report does not list his death as being hit by Amtrak. He was found deceased between two main lines. By deducing which trains passed through the area the assumption could be made he was hit by one of two trains that passed through the area several hours before he was found. But nothing concrete,all is known is that he was found dead with no witnesses or camera footage. R.I.P. Stobe. 🚂

[@oeheaven]

@@rapman5363 From all the information I have seen it states that he was hit by a train after he was deceased and a fall caused his death by him falling off the train he was on going over a bridge I think is what it said.

[@robertmettetal6051]

I'd like to travel with you sometime from the leeds Alabama area sometime!

[@oeheaven]

Dang Hobo Shoestring would have loved to have seen this when it happened I am in HSV, AL about 2 1/2-3hr away from there and would have asked for your tag. Hopefully one day you will be back down this way if so maybe I can give you a ride or something if you need.

[@0ptimal]

Great videos man keep it up, n stay safe.

[@penskepc2374]

I was just watching a video on the overland route and Union Pacific has a like xray defect detector, it will probably be years if ever that these will be anywhere but the busiest main lines but i wonder if that will end this lifestyle permanently, sad.

[@hinspect]

John Swartz is right, that IS Virginia Creeper. We used to have a lot of it in Lenoir City, TN

[@TheHoboShoestring]

Empower of the North yes... Favorite movie

[@rogerrobertson2958]

Have a safe trip shoe. Stay safe brother. Question: did you skip CN to Michigan?

[@EmPtySworld1]

Thanks for the video..Good catch.

[@davidsimmons9763]

Modern day hobo with the Doppler!!!😃👌🏻 You SHOULD get some money...I had to watch an ad at the beginning and the end!

[@williamswindle5445]

I live near Birmingham this is a good video! About where were you in this video?

[@ericswanson7134]

I love it.. Shoestring has doppler radar 😂 Where you at now shoe?

[@Miatacrosser]

That's not what doppler radar is for. He has it to monitor the weather.

[@TheHoboShoestring]

@@Miatacrosser Yes

[@TheHoboShoestring]

Pennsylvania

[@benhesterly462]

Know you have heard this, but I just learned the other day about carrying a wine box bladder to blow up for a pillow, but like I said you probably all ready knew.

[@johngetman1816]

Good to keep your vlogs uploads a day behind. For safety reasons.

[@fredsatterfield7526]

Use dawn dish soap when get into poison ivy stay safe and the best of luck in your travels

[@terrywebb7512]

Hi Shoestring, I'm allergic to P.I. that stuff tears me up. Did you make it to Birmingham. Sure hope so, Birmingham is a nice place. Good luck man.

[@hughoneal1313]

The five leafed plant was Virginia Creeper. Not poisonous.

[@kens.3729]

I have a minor case of poison ivy right now but luckily it’s just on my arm and hand. Itching not bad.

[@Miatacrosser]

Sarna Lotion. A bit pricey but THE best itch relief on the market today. Used to be a prescription but is now OTC.

[@jamesmills4921]

SO SAD FELT LIKE I KNEW HIM PERSONALLY BUT NOW SHOESTRING IS HERE TO HELP ME OUT WITH THE REST OF THE HOPPING.....

[@beeamerica5024]

There ain't no ham like Birmingham I guess damn containerized Freight cars make it hard damn progress

[@RAINMAN309]

If you're ever in Alexandria Louisiana please let me know me and the wife would really like to meet you and send you off with a care package we both watch your videos every single day we really enjoy the lifestyle that you live and we appreciate the lifestyle you live and respected as well

[@knucklehead7456]

I seen SEVERAL YRC trailers...maybe I'm goin back to work soon🤔

[@Nickpeezy94]

Rip stobe KFC glad people still freight hop keep up the content dude ✌🏽🍻🤘🏽

[@Invisible_Socks]

Intermodal Ones looked snug and cozy -

[@brianburge3349]

THANKS BUD.

[@terrydawkins9936]

That is not poison ivy, it’s Virginia Creeper, harmless vine

[@r2droidbuilder147]

Aww Shoestring, I didn't start following you soon enough. Only found your channel a month ago. I'm in B'ham and a huge railfan. The next time you're this way, give me a shout and I'll try to find you.

[@xladydriver]

When you say " Pigs with wings " are you referring to the apron/curtain on the sides of the trailer?

[@O_l_i_v_e_r391]

Yes. Its a piggyback trailer that has the apron on the sides. A pig with wings

[@geneberger4270]

Have you ever been on a train that detailed???

[@railroader1018]

I'm a locomotive engineer out of Manchester ga you can ride with me anytime!

[@Exodus-sb8so]

Hey Shoestring I have an important question for ya. Do you know anything about the monon railroad and South norfolk railroad in delphi indiana?

[@ChainsawNW1218]

ChainsawN&W1218, Birmingham is home to the haunted Slauss Furnace, alot of history there, take care 👍 🚂.

[@Miatacrosser]

Lucky you. We got poison oak out here in the west. I just gotta look at that stuff and I'm breaking out. You ever get bit or get a skin outbreak from that stuff...Sarna lotion is THE best for itching. It Works! Trust me I know.

[@TheHoboShoestring]

Immune to it thank God because I cross it every day nearly

[@Miatacrosser]

@@TheHoboShoestring ya that's how it is with Anthrax and me. Lived around it my entire life. It's in the air we breath here. I could eat it and all it'd do is make me burp.

[@johnnybumpas]

What nursing home were you in at Pine Bluff? I'm from there.

[@j.l.daltoin2238]

that on the ground is not poison ivy its called Virginia creeper im thinking we call it sour vine around here

[@Johnny35130]

Virginia creeper always grows among and like poison plants but won't hurt you.However its evil friend is always near.

[@keithkelley9]

That vine has clusters of 5 leaves so it is not poison ivey. It is the non poisonous Virginia Creeper most likely.

[@mrdayyumyum3712]

Good morning America how are you?

[@geneberger4270]

Thank you for the very free points of view.

[@wilsongarland7893]

That appears to have 5 leaves which is Virginia Creeper. Poison Ivy has 3, thus if it has 3 leave it be!

[@rapman5363]

What was your MOS shoe? You were stationed where? Maybe we crossed paths.

[@TheHoboShoestring]

67-V Fort Dix basic and Fort Rucker AIT

[@zerofox7347]

Hey shoestring what did you say about some kind of radar at 6 Mon mark?

[@heatherehrhorn7638]

I thought you were back home making corn muffins!

[@TheHoboShoestring]

I was..... Couldn't stand it anymore and had to leave again

[@Hipsters_N_Hippies]

Hobo Shoestring's freight train hopping videos 😂😆🤣😅🛤🚂🌲🌳🌿🌱🍀☘️🌴🌵

[@dougsmith4479]

Where are you now? I live in Huntsville.

[@brandonoswald2392]

Hey when you shoot video with your phone do you set it vertical or sideways?

[@Will_i_am_UwU]

hey i live in tuscaloosa alabama close to birmingham. i would like to meet you if you are close. big fan here

[@four-x-trading5606]

I’m scared to ride those a old time train hopper on youtube about same age as you was saying those stackers are dangerous that they can slide back and crush you is that true hobo shoestring??

[@TheHoboShoestring]

Only if the train derailed.. they have knobs holding them in secure. Was it Telestations KZbin channel? He's an idiot

[@four-x-trading5606]

Hobo Shoestring's freight train hopping videos yep it was him thanks for the advice shoestring!!

[@Hipsters_N_Hippies]

Katie M same thing secures them on tractor trailers too. So I know that shoestring is right. Otherwise they would fall off the damn wheels all the time.

[@kevineich5029]

That's not poison ivy. Poison ivy his grouped in three leaves and the jagged edges are uneven, not uniform. The leaves are also waxy in appearance.

[@jamesbullard4897]

What on earth is in those white crates I saw a whole train load about 86 cars are more come by this is all they ere carrying through Tulsa

[@clovis_solid_70nm]

Hello Shoestring ✌

[@ek2156]

WTF! Why is youtube not monetizing your videos? Its not like you are putting out any negative content. I'll see about donating to your paypal. Great videos as always. Stay safe and healthy.

[@SaltyNationalist]

He fixed that issue on a desktop... He's now monetized again..

[@TheHoboShoestring]

Fixed it

[@leapyear9460]

Shoestring maybe put a sequential number in the title (date may be tmi)

[@tweetyt1877]

That''s not poison ivy. It's Virginia creeper which has five leaves.

[@michaelmurphy1531]

Thankyou Shoestring love your videos.

[@cedarvillemusic]

Definitely not poison ivy. It's Virginia Creeper. Won't hurt you.

[@dinkchow]

Do you mean monetize your videos?

[@grvolans]

watch standing so close to a switch...trains like to split them a lot anymore..lol

[@tommybrill9107]

That’s Virginia Creeper, not Poison Ivy. 5 leaves, not 3.

[@birdman2673]

Why do you have IM capitalized? Does it mean “I’m” or something else? In your video heading.

[@birdman2673]

Also why do you think I saw an old train bridge with IM on it?

[@dttprice]

InterModal

[@ericchapman8719]

Sorry Shoestring, that isn't poison ivy. It is non-poisonous Virginia Creeper. Poison ivy has three leaves with slightly toothed edges.

[@haroldpetersen5584]

That's not poison ivy, it has three leaves!

[@negative754]

The train sounds like it's under water

[@gregsullivan8956]

So you get no revenue from posting

[@FoardFow]

That is not poison ivy....Leaves of three is poison ivy, with matching opposite leaves and jagged edges !

[@HardCase1911]

Not poison my friend. Leaves of 3 let them be.

[@cobrasvt347]

3:03 all aboard !!!!!

[@mjwilliams1968]

Headed to The ❤ of Dixie ROLL TIDE ROLL

[@jamesbullard4897]

ThTs got 5 leaves we call it English ivy

[@HappyQuailsLC]

Not poison ivy, it has 3 leaves

[@eezyclsmooth9035]

With all do respect, NOT poison Ivy ! Poison Ivy, "Leaves of Three Let Them Be".

[@glenedwards3771]

👍 i got a rash just looking at poison ivy on my phone

[@montanagetaway6175]

On the move. Don't get itch from ivy...

[@tomdavies5841]

That’s not poison ivy. Look for 3 leaves.

[@dennishudson9723]

I don’t think that’s poison ivy I think poison ivy has three leaves I think that’s just Virginia creeper I always make the same mistake as well.

[@robertdancho9671]

That’s not poison ivy.

[@michaeladams9807]

👍👍

[@tonaldculpepper4119]

Shoestring can I send you an email?

[@BruceGordon925]

IM less likely top get you side tracked... Not going to go into Irondale.

[@stormynights6754]

If it's got three let it be if it's got five you'll be fine

[@kelliejune5951]

Reapply for ads

[@TheHoboShoestring]

I fixed it through the desktop site. Thanks

[@Miatacrosser]

@@TheHoboShoestring thought they were punishing you for being a free man in America. U tuba has a problem with freedom loving Americans. They don't like them

[@davidpayne1519]

I seen in description area u r not getting money from KZbin, why not?

[@Globerson]

It is impossible to not be allergic to poison ivy. All people are.

[@Hipsters_N_Hippies]

I’m not. I’ve slept in it to prove a point once. If that answers the question. However I’m still careful around it because it my skin or clothing rubs on something afterwards than I’m going to accidentally give it to someone else. And I have an uncle that was so allergic to it that simply spores blowing in the wind would make him swell up like a whale. So I’m kinda careful even though I myself don’t get allergic reactions to it. I’ve been told by someone at some point that the immunity could wear of with age though. The same way some people will lose their asthma.

[@brewmule6799]

I thought poison ivy only has 3 leaves. In fact I know poison ivy only has 3 leaves.

[@michaelmurphy5029]

That is exactly right, poison ivy usually grows beside another large plant such as a tree to vine up...remember that "Shoestring", it is a long vine in most all cases, but only when it is a baby just starting out will it have a bush of small 3 leaf clusters. I've got an apple tree that has them almost every year. Also I did see poison ivy on his other videos.