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  • Опубликовано: 28 сен 2024
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  • @JL-zr8dm
    @JL-zr8dm 5 месяцев назад +90

    I’ve been living my life vicariously through your videos Shoestring for the past few years. Thank you. RIP brother. Catch ya on the flip side

    • @nancyt7306
      @nancyt7306 5 месяцев назад +9

      Amen, Been missing him Big Time Already. RIP Shoestring, You were One of a Kind!, May Peter give you a Special Riding Soft Cloud!

    • @BlueRidgeAuditor
      @BlueRidgeAuditor 3 месяца назад +1

      He was a Hell of a nice guy I'm going to miss him

  • @Wahayawolf73
    @Wahayawolf73 5 месяцев назад +29

    Hobo shoestring when I heard you passed away and the way you passed sunk my heart into my gut, I'm upset the hospital didn't keep you at least over night to make sure you were alright to go home, the world just lost one hell of a knowledgeable man, really going to miss more awesome New videos from you, will continue to watch the old ones in memory of you Mark, hurts my heart to say this you may be gone but you will never be forgotten RIP Shoestring (April 16th 2024)

    • @johnpettit1951
      @johnpettit1951 4 месяца назад +3

      Did they ever say exactly what caused his passing? I know that a fisherman found him but haven’t seen what the complete autopsy report was?

    • @cleekmaker00
      @cleekmaker00 3 месяца назад +1

      @@johnpettit1951 It has not been released yet.

    • @philliphelms6505
      @philliphelms6505 2 месяца назад +1

      I was thinking the same thing or at
      Least contact some family to pick him up and or a friend.

    • @ChrisF-fx5du
      @ChrisF-fx5du Месяц назад

      He had the episode with the medication as well.. hopefully that didn't play a role

  • @jenniferwhitewolf3784
    @jenniferwhitewolf3784 5 месяцев назад +22

    Imagine the depth of knowledge Mark was carrying in his head on the rail routes across America, and thousands of places to camp, to buy food, find storm shelter, and to meet with friends and fans. He was an amazing individual.. Always humble, always sharing.. Prayers for his family and close loved ones.

  • @ramrod2869
    @ramrod2869 5 месяцев назад +46

    You will be missed, Hobo. Thank you for the adventures, and the stories you share,. Rest in peace, my friend. 🙏

  • @hectorheathcote9495
    @hectorheathcote9495 5 месяцев назад +21

    Just heard of Mark's passing. Farewell, Shoestring. Watching your videos these past few years has been a pleasure. Thank you and Godspeed.

  • @SpinsterSister
    @SpinsterSister 5 месяцев назад +33

    Rest in Sweet Paradise Shoestring. Thank you for sharing your life and insights with us. Peace to you and see you in the morning.

  • @brendtoconnell6119
    @brendtoconnell6119 5 месяцев назад +11

    Rest in Peace Shoestring. You had an American Freedom of the rails and took us along for the ride. Thank you for sharing.

  • @ronaldmertes9180
    @ronaldmertes9180 5 месяцев назад +21

    Mark, I am going to miss watching you ride the rails and listen to your stories, when I see a shadow I'll think of you saying " look hobo shadow" I'm not sure of " why" but I'm sure you are in a better place now, Ken I'm sure will miss you, you were so patient with him, my prayers to him and your family. RIP my friend. I like many others will surely miss you 😢

  • @paullopez3926
    @paullopez3926 5 месяцев назад +11

    RIP Shoestring ! Enjoyed your adventures, thanks for taking us along. Prayers to your family and friends. You will be missed !

  • @atmylab
    @atmylab 5 месяцев назад +7

    Definitely will miss Shoestring and his great stories; I often play his videos in the background while working on a project; You had more stories to tell and have left us; RIP, you are missed.

  • @porknbeans7407
    @porknbeans7407 7 месяцев назад +47

    Yes! Let’s roll Shoestring! Nothing like riding along with you! Love to see the cool views!

  • @RCALivingStereo
    @RCALivingStereo 5 месяцев назад +14

    Sure will miss this guy
    Rip shoestring
    Prayers for him and his family

  • @scottye1925
    @scottye1925 2 месяца назад +3

    Shoestring you were a very entertaining man! Thank you, Sir. Rest in peace

  • @robertgassaway6925
    @robertgassaway6925 5 месяцев назад +7

    Mark thank you for being you , all of us will miss you God Bless R.I.P

  • @briankiefer856
    @briankiefer856 Месяц назад

    I’ll forever enjoy your spirit and vitality through your rail hopping experiences. I shall never forget the freedom you demanded and the “full of life” from which you lived. And I’ll always say you lived! Soar through those heavenly gates and ride those golden rails forever into that heavenly peace. In memory of “Hobo Shoestring.”

  • @jarodmarino
    @jarodmarino 5 месяцев назад +4

    Miss you family! Loved the singing in the tunnel!!!

  • @jamesmisener3006
    @jamesmisener3006 7 месяцев назад +12

    Riding with you Shoestring wherever we go. Loving it. Cheers 🇨🇦

  • @jctorontojctoronto
    @jctorontojctoronto 5 месяцев назад +2

    This guy made my video introduction to 'training' exquisite. Wonderful, knowledgable,so much passion.
    The ULTIMATE reality show.
    Thank you Shoestring.
    God bless you and your fans will remember you forever.
    r.i.p.

  • @tedc7714
    @tedc7714 7 месяцев назад +15

    Keeping the free spirrit alive Shoestring. God speed...

  • @dugncat
    @dugncat 7 месяцев назад +8

    Thanks for the video, Shoestring. Keep safe, keep dry, and keep warm. Hopefully, your next ride won't go into emergency stop.😊😊😊😊😊

  • @thomasgautney5586
    @thomasgautney5586 7 месяцев назад +7

    Dang Strng, you are the man! Excellent video, sir! Please be safe, and God bless you, sir!

  • @danb8489
    @danb8489 7 месяцев назад +7

    Hey Mark good to see u enjoying your self out there. Good luck ro find your train. Have a safe trip.👍👍☕️🙏.🇨🇦

  • @vagabondslot-machine8832
    @vagabondslot-machine8832 3 месяца назад +1

    Ride those rails in heaven, Shoestring.
    Rest easy

  • @carlj176
    @carlj176 7 месяцев назад +15

    I was singing along with you Brother Jukebox! You're a national treasure. Stay safe.

  • @lonniemayessr.9722
    @lonniemayessr.9722 5 месяцев назад +50

    Your singing in the tunnel really expresses your passion for riding the rails and entertaining your fans 'Shoestring'.
    You will be missed our friend.
    🙏 Rest In Peace 🙏

    • @raefreedom4154
      @raefreedom4154 5 месяцев назад +3

      🥲

    • @pmccoy8924
      @pmccoy8924 5 месяцев назад +10

      Going to truly miss a 'friend' I never met. Will never forget Shoestring. RIP

    • @kriscarrillo6434
      @kriscarrillo6434 4 месяца назад +2

    • @damuphillips9188
      @damuphillips9188 2 месяца назад

      Shoestring miss you dude only knew you for a second but seems like a lifetime may allah the most high let you stand with the best on that day

  • @dmorgan28
    @dmorgan28 7 месяцев назад +4

    It was good to see you again Shoestring. Take care and have a good one. Maybe the right train will come along. 👍❤️🙏

  • @newkillergenius
    @newkillergenius 5 месяцев назад +16

    "I got all fooded up"...man I love him

    • @aa-ron2243
      @aa-ron2243 5 месяцев назад +4

      what a legend. RIP

  • @JeanieMills-l1e
    @JeanieMills-l1e Месяц назад +1

    Rest in Paradise shoestring I miss you my deepest condolences to your family Jesus needed a beautiful angel 😇 🙏💙🙏🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️

  • @robertvandergriff4212
    @robertvandergriff4212 7 месяцев назад +5

    Sing it shoestring you actually don’t have a bad voice good job glad your back on the rails safe travels

  • @Daffydubs
    @Daffydubs 5 месяцев назад +2

    I haven't watched for awhile because the algorithm decided to take you away, and saw the article today.. 😢 R.I.P brother you will live on in our hearts!

  • @Lt_Tragg
    @Lt_Tragg 7 месяцев назад +3

    You know, I love these man about town and the rails vlogs you do Shoe. Always interesting. Keep up the good work and stay safe.

  • @shabbymaverick7975
    @shabbymaverick7975 7 месяцев назад +3

    Glad you're safe Shoe. Thanks for the travels and all your info❤❤❤

  • @MrSomethingElse
    @MrSomethingElse 7 месяцев назад +27

    Some pretty fine tunnel singing there shoestring, yep us fans is family cuz, you keep on shining!

    • @santaclause2875
      @santaclause2875 7 месяцев назад +4

      Shoestring is such a total HOOT !!!!

    • @asullivan4047
      @asullivan4047 6 месяцев назад +2

      Reminds me of the " Singing Breakman " Jimmie Rogers (1926 thru 1933 )😇.

    • @MrSomethingElse
      @MrSomethingElse 5 месяцев назад

      Fuck this hurts. Anyone got a legit place to donate?

  • @jennaalletag1637
    @jennaalletag1637 5 месяцев назад +3

    That blueberry 🫐 pie 🥧 Love SHOESTRING & ANYWHERE MAN . SOAR IN PEACE MARK!

  • @darren8103
    @darren8103 7 месяцев назад +3

    SS we missed you brother! Thank you for a great video! Safe travels!

  • @patricks_music
    @patricks_music 7 месяцев назад +5

    40 minutes of Shoestring! Let’s gooo!

  • @tommystone4563
    @tommystone4563 7 месяцев назад +2

    It's good to see you back out there riding the high rail, be safe out there...

  • @prestongilbert4199
    @prestongilbert4199 7 месяцев назад +3

    Glad you are back. Rest up and take care of yourself

  • @redstone5149
    @redstone5149 7 месяцев назад +14

    Where you been Shoestring?!?!? Glad you’re back!

    • @lorettashepherd.
      @lorettashepherd. 7 месяцев назад +4

      He's been sick and had a series of medical appointments but now he's back 100%

    • @Netties8266
      @Netties8266 7 месяцев назад +3

      Been on the piss

    • @lorettashepherd.
      @lorettashepherd. 7 месяцев назад +2

      ​@@Netties8266oh so that's where you've been. Better get back to AA dude. You need it

    • @nickgissing5741
      @nickgissing5741 7 месяцев назад +1

      😂😂😂

  • @deanosanders203
    @deanosanders203 7 месяцев назад +2

    It’s just nice to hear and see you, whatever your doing 👍

  • @dbdriggers3690
    @dbdriggers3690 7 месяцев назад +3

    Love to see you Back
    Love ur knowledge
    Of trains

  • @me4814
    @me4814 2 месяца назад

    You must’ve been puffin on zooties singing Brother Jukebox😂
    Loved your content, thanks Shoestring 🫡
    Bon Voyage

  • @rogergiddy2634
    @rogergiddy2634 7 месяцев назад +8

    Thanks for sharing

  • @SW-jw6il
    @SW-jw6il 7 месяцев назад +3

    Hello Brother M !! thanks for another great video & we appreciate you …. keep on rollin 🚂💨💨💨

  • @davidblowe9096
    @davidblowe9096 5 месяцев назад +2

    Thank you for showing us the USA that those of us overseas have never seen.
    🚂

  • @kens.3729
    @kens.3729 7 месяцев назад +4

    Too Bad the Start of this Trip had so many Delays. Stay Safe and Thanks, Mark. 👍🙏

  • @WVT0587
    @WVT0587 7 месяцев назад +2

    I love hobo shoestring and hope nothing but the best for him. I will say he seems to be a little heavily medicated in a lot of his videos. He prob deserves it honestly.

  • @reneeleegreco1603
    @reneeleegreco1603 7 месяцев назад +4

    My friend is a train engineer on the East Coast so I sent him your channel

  • @retired4365
    @retired4365 7 месяцев назад +1

    Just listened to the song about you, very good stuff. Have great days ahead man, live that life I miss sometimes. ❤

  • @santaclause2875
    @santaclause2875 7 месяцев назад +1

    Shoestring, with your rendition of 'Brother Jukebox', you had me laughing harder than I've laughed in a long, long, time !!!! You've got a GREAT voice, by the way!!!!!

  • @jamesbrewer-lk8te
    @jamesbrewer-lk8te 7 месяцев назад +4

    Long time NO SEE. GLAD YOU ARE BACK.

  • @ChainsawNW1218
    @ChainsawNW1218 7 месяцев назад +1

    It's always cool to see You waiting on a train, enjoyed the video and good to see You back rolling on the steel, looking forward to seeing You ride the high iron in Your next catch out, stay safe out there!🛤🚂

  • @stormraven4183
    @stormraven4183 7 месяцев назад +4

    So glad to see you out riding again. I know you had to be getting cabin fever.

  • @davidbass7593
    @davidbass7593 7 месяцев назад +2

    I like your videos even when your not riding safe travels brother

  • @billstill1794
    @billstill1794 7 месяцев назад +3

    Hey, a real video! ...I also liked the Snickers coffee drink - got it at the $1.25 Tree. Also tried the Twinkies coffee drink - I liked that one even better! ...I liked your "quickie" hobo's rest nest too! Here comes your ride - take care!

  • @moci42
    @moci42 7 месяцев назад +1

    I enjoy following your exploits. Always interesting.

  • @daviddunning8357
    @daviddunning8357 Месяц назад +1

    I didn’t know that shoestring was a country singer. 😁

  • @cherylmahaffey6184
    @cherylmahaffey6184 5 месяцев назад

    Shoestring Congrats on 200,000 subs. Praying for you wherever you may roam😘

  • @cywogt
    @cywogt Месяц назад +1

    I knew about him writing and riding on trains but I Didn’t know he had videos here. Found out after here he died. REST IN PEACE SHOESTRING!

    • @cywogt
      @cywogt Месяц назад

      Just realized I saw a shoestring video before and watched it but Diddnt see it was shoestring RIP

  • @oregonpatriot1570
    @oregonpatriot1570 4 месяца назад

    I did a fair amount of hitchhiking back in the early to mid 70's when I was young, but never thought of jumping a train. My long trips were from my hometown of GR Michigan to southern California and back. ....twice.
    I have a pile of interesting stories and came across some *VERY* interesting people. The most notable was John Wayne's nephew, who 'buddied-up' with me from California to Chicago. Even though he obviously had money (he was catching a plane to Europe from Chicago), he wanted to see America 'from his thumb'. He was pretty cool, but didn't want people to know about his relationship with his uncle. (He produced a photo of the two of them, arms around each other with beers in hand, so I didn't doubt his story).
    We damned near froze to death in Cheyenne Wyoming. We found out later it was because a hitchhiker had robed and knifed a local man a couple weeks before we came through, and nobody would give us a ride! _If it wasn't for the 'somewhat' heated rest area building on the highway? I'm sure we would have perished during the night._
    Who knows! If youtube was a 'thing' back then? I might have video blogged it all.
    Every time I share stories with my family, they tell me I should write a book before my 'father' calls me home. .....but I probably won't.
    Sure wish I would have spent a little time with 'shoestring' before we was called home! Looks like he was pretty cool.

  • @annem8152
    @annem8152 7 месяцев назад

    I enjoy the 'looking for a train' as much as the actual riding. Nice Mark Chestnutt rendition too!!

  • @raleighwelborn1136
    @raleighwelborn1136 5 месяцев назад

    Rest In Eternal Peace, Mark "Shoestring" Nichols. I know you're still out riding the rails and eternally, forever will be now, my friend. You're a true, genuine legend. Legends never die! You'll forever live on in our hearts & memories. We will miss & love you forever, Shoestring. God bless and Thank you, Sir! 💙 🛤 🚂 💙

  • @daveyager462
    @daveyager462 7 месяцев назад

    Great news Shoestring. Keep on Keepin' On!

  • @billyjolly3315
    @billyjolly3315 7 месяцев назад +2

    Always remember ole'son you have a place to stay when you're in the Beaumont area brother

  • @843Mixin-mn5vm
    @843Mixin-mn5vm 7 месяцев назад

    Love the singing and good update homie, God bless!

  • @wattsup8407
    @wattsup8407 5 месяцев назад

    I hope he knew how much we truly loved him. My heart was shattered. In the back of my mind I knew that lake would be his demise. It happens all too often when people get sick and disoriented when a body of water is around.

  • @86223Hector
    @86223Hector 7 месяцев назад

    Best wishes to you from across the pond Shoestring, always enjoy seeing your videos guvnor 🙂

  • @thegreenpickel
    @thegreenpickel 7 месяцев назад +1

    A book on creating your own MRE for riding the rails would be cool.

  • @rdyred5080
    @rdyred5080 2 месяца назад

    Sure do miss ya shoestring!

  • @metalfusion67
    @metalfusion67 7 месяцев назад +1

    the heavy glass bottle Starbucks are the only containers that'l take being in a backpack for a hop..hard to break..morning on the High Line tested by me ;) ride safe Mark

  • @Texasbird026
    @Texasbird026 7 месяцев назад +2

    The pill casing business explanation is interesting. I could pass by location and never know that. How did you learn that?

  • @Williamleo71
    @Williamleo71 7 месяцев назад +3

    Hey! Good to see ya again brother. I sure do look forward to and enjoy your videos and adventures. May God look over you, and I'll be looking forward to your next video

  • @jimsworthow531
    @jimsworthow531 5 месяцев назад

    Buddy; You are a good story or life teller; you knew a little about everything and i mean that in the most respectful way; see you on the other side.

  • @jj80251
    @jj80251 4 месяца назад

    NEVER FORGET!!!

  • @72seasonsofwither
    @72seasonsofwither 7 месяцев назад +3

    You mentioned Bazz in this video. How's he doing? You 2 keep in touch regularly? Any chance of you 2 riding together again in the near future?

  • @stonesmasher8369
    @stonesmasher8369 7 месяцев назад +2

    Intro bad ass 👊

  • @Blugrazz
    @Blugrazz 7 месяцев назад

    Love your tunnel song! I feel ya

  • @lorettashepherd.
    @lorettashepherd. 7 месяцев назад +18

    Yeehaw Hobo Shoestring video time. Good to see you brother 🙂💕 Damn home bums would screw up a wet dream. Sorry that they cut back all the cover

    • @TheStuport
      @TheStuport 7 месяцев назад +2

      Ditto Loretta! I'm actually cheating a bit and catching the Premier while I'm finishing up some paperwork here at my grind of a job! I have couple of errands to run too before I head off to an already scheduled event later this evening so I'll be back to watch this video on my lunch break on Yay Day Friday! I did laugh @ YEEHAW! You Keep Smiling and Strutting! 👋

    • @lorettashepherd.
      @lorettashepherd. 7 месяцев назад +1

      @@TheStuport Hope you have a good evening and enjoy the video at lunch tomorrow.🙂

    • @TheStuport
      @TheStuport 7 месяцев назад

      @@lorettashepherd. WooHoo...had lunch with Shoestring and this video was awesome in so many ways! I loved when Mark describes what he is doing or what plans he has. He makes his limited accessories stretch big time and has a great routine and sticks to it as best as possible even though he does have to sidestep the potholes of life and nature and the PILES of negative bullchit from the few who seem to know him better than he knows himself. Annoying like gnats. Anyhoo...have a great weekend Loretta and will catch up with you when your Train rolls into my station! Smiling and ~~~Waving~~~

    • @lorettashepherd.
      @lorettashepherd. 7 месяцев назад +2

      @@TheStuport have a great weekend. Very well said about Mark. So many that think they know him but don't. They just need to keep their chitty opinions to themselves

  • @Flint_Hyzermatic
    @Flint_Hyzermatic 7 месяцев назад

    28:03 That's a 1969 or 1970 Chevy pickup. 1971 and 1972 had the grid pattern grills with the Chevy bowtie emblem, rather than the bar grill that says "Chevrolet."
    Bonus tidbit: An easy way to tell a 1971 from a 1972 is to look at the inside rearview mirror. 1972 was the first year they glued the mirror to the windshield. Prior to 1972, the inside rearview mirror in those trucks was mounted to the cab ceiling with a bracket.😁

  • @gonagain
    @gonagain 7 месяцев назад +1

    No shortage of entertainment on Hobo Shoestring's channel!

  • @louscannon7493
    @louscannon7493 7 месяцев назад +1

    Nice that you have a "home base" you can retreat to Hobo. I imagine that wasn't the case back in your younger days...

    • @TheHoboShoestring
      @TheHoboShoestring  7 месяцев назад +4

      Yeah, I went 33 years without a home before my health required a homebase

  • @brianburge3349
    @brianburge3349 7 месяцев назад

    THANKS SHOESTRING

  • @crazieman
    @crazieman 7 месяцев назад +1

    I don't remember what phone you have, but if its an android, most of them have an easy focus lock. Wait for the desired focus, and tap the screen and hit the little lock icon

  • @SonnyWolfSmiles
    @SonnyWolfSmiles 5 месяцев назад

    Ride on the tall rails above Shoestring and although you are gone from this earth you will live on in our hearts and thoughts as your friends, family and fans, whenever I make a railfan video I'll be thinking about you up there Riding that Cadillac Grainer up there on the high rails above, ride on in peace and know it was an honor to have met you when you rolled through my town (Binghamton NY) on your way up to Albany a few years ago. Again ride on in peace Mark I won't say bye because that is forever and in the end I'll hope to see you up there again. So peace for now .

  • @Timothy-s4v
    @Timothy-s4v 4 дня назад

    God's Train Rider❤

  • @mathewhawn4096
    @mathewhawn4096 Месяц назад +1

    Rip
    bro
    too soon

  • @irgski
    @irgski 5 месяцев назад +1

    …Looks like Brother Shoestring caught his last catch out…RIP Shoestring.

  • @Drdum123
    @Drdum123 7 месяцев назад

    Finally! Thank you!

  • @robfairportlogistics
    @robfairportlogistics 5 месяцев назад

    gonna miss shoestring. RIP

  • @williamsmith7221
    @williamsmith7221 7 месяцев назад

    Question for your next question video: what do you do when you have a sudden doctors appointment or event back home? Do you buy a plane or bus ticket? Or do you hop on trains back to your home? Thanks Shoestring!!

  • @Tyson-u3m
    @Tyson-u3m 5 месяцев назад +2

    R.I.P
    IF YOU CAN, LEAVE YOUR MISERY BEHIND, LIVE YOUR OWN EXISTENCE NOT SOMEONE ELSE'S

  • @MISCIFMAKER
    @MISCIFMAKER 7 месяцев назад

    RT ON RT ON HAPPY TRAILS N SAFE RAILS. RIDE TILL HE DIES LETS GO HOBO , KEEP UP WITH YARD BUZZARDS ENJOY THE RAILS . 🎉 BOX CAR CHARLIE

  • @robertgriggs4171
    @robertgriggs4171 5 месяцев назад

    Very good videos.

  • @susanspring6313
    @susanspring6313 7 месяцев назад

    Hi guy be safe and keep worm too .hi from sanjose ca

  • @yt-xe8ws
    @yt-xe8ws 7 месяцев назад +1

    shoestring can you make a few hobo campfire cooking videos for us?

  • @Linda2
    @Linda2 7 месяцев назад

    Well hello. I just came across your Channel, cool. Ill make a point of turning in. I'm enjoying our adventure and I'm sure theres many more to come. 👋

  • @moderngrub1876
    @moderngrub1876 7 месяцев назад

    best channel ever

  • @mrfingerlakes8735
    @mrfingerlakes8735 7 месяцев назад

    Ya Hobo Shoestring Back riding again

  • @Jamie2Rock
    @Jamie2Rock 6 месяцев назад +2

    Is there a blog place or something for people to discuss what's going on with shoestring? I bet loads of people are very worried about him not making videos or even making community posts the last few weeks. something is very wrong!

    • @kd1841
      @kd1841 5 месяцев назад

      Jawtooth is talking about it and released a video of encounters with him this morning.

  • @iRECKONER
    @iRECKONER 7 месяцев назад

    be safe out there buddy.