Fly high Shoestring! We will all miss you greatly💔
@harper_anne2089
3 ай бұрын
Amen.
@jefflanham1080
3 ай бұрын
Amen!
@ericwilliam1280
3 ай бұрын
Condolences to Shoestring’s family. May he Rest In Peace.
@Peter_Herrman
3 ай бұрын
Sincere condolences to Shoestring's dad and family. He brought a lot of happiness to all his fans and will be missed greatly.
@Rubin4749
3 ай бұрын
They raised a man who had good values, loved his family and loved his world neighbors. What more can a parent do in today's world?? Mark will be missed by many many people.
@pennylersin2055
2 ай бұрын
According to his obituary, shoestring's dad is also deceased?
@Jesus_Saves_Believers
3 күн бұрын
His obit says his dad actually passed before he did. Shoestring must have kept that private and it must have been not long after this video.
@pennylersin2055
3 күн бұрын
@@Jesus_Saves_Believers isnt that a given my man? Unless you think an obituary would say his dad is going to pass away in the future
@Jesus_Saves_Believers
3 күн бұрын
@@pennylersin2055 What?
@borandell9915
2 ай бұрын
Watching this is bitter/sweet. Glad Mark was able to get back to his dad's place before he caught the West Bound. Shoestring will forever be a legend to me.
@dennisjackson4085
9 ай бұрын
Enjoy being with your father. I lost mine when I was 17 yrs old. He was only 52. I'm now 80 yrs old and miss him every day.
@arcademania7544
9 ай бұрын
I'm almost 52 and my dad is 80.... I'm grateful everyday he is still around.
@13699111
8 ай бұрын
I'm 71 my father died at age 52
@David-ys4xb
8 ай бұрын
I'm only 30 but I lost my father at 19 because of cancer, he was 55. Glad I had the years I did with him but there are plenty of times I feel robbed of certain experiences as I get older. But then you realize some people get even less time with their mother or father -- I know mine taught me a lot in just those years we had together, I'd be a lot worse off now in life without those 19 years.
@sshumkaer
8 ай бұрын
wow sorry for the lost. I lost my father at 65 this June 6, I miss him dearly, I seem lost with out him. He went in for heart surgery and passes away a little less than 4 days later
@hchalmoepas6544
8 ай бұрын
@@sshumkaer I lost my june 6 1972 i was 10
@myrnawashington9057
3 ай бұрын
Happy shoestring got to spend time with his dad. RIP Mark.
@paulson6270
3 ай бұрын
Shoestring looks kinda sad in this video. I'm so glad he had time with his dad. He's truly a person I will never forget. Ride them heavenly train rails RIP ❤
@charlesrocks
9 ай бұрын
It’s good to see family. Never take it for granted.
@arcademania7544
9 ай бұрын
Yep! Lost my mom when I was 17. Dad is 80, and still doing good!
@hannahllewellyn163
9 ай бұрын
So true
@firststatetate
8 ай бұрын
Words of Wisdom
@RetireandGo
8 ай бұрын
I agree I’m in Texas visiting family now before I shuffle on to the next country It’s important All the best to you
@JohnMathews-pw9ye
3 ай бұрын
Rest in peace my brother. We will miss the railroad education that you gave us! I learned more about the railroad from you than any book I've ever read. So thank you Shoestring.
@nbk9372
3 ай бұрын
Shoestring had a hunch, when you crank past 55 years, you develop these vibes, and you cover your basis. I was 59 when I got the vibes, it was either time for me or my dad who was 98 to head on home to that great mansion in the heavenly skies. It was a month later, my dear best friend, my confidant, my papa departed this earth, no more pain and no more sorrow. My dad and I were deaf, wore hearing aids enjoying bantering each other about it; "huh'... whatsa matter you deaf,...oh didn't hear yah got something in my ear" , and thats when we pretend to remember to turn our hearing aids on. I sorely miss my dad, ...and my dear mother who followed dad home 6 years later. Don't ignore the hunch or that tapping behind your head, visit your dad, your momma, never dismiss the power of God's Angles when they tug on your heart. RIP Mark, my condolences to Mark's family, and close friends. LEO/MIL/Analyst retired (65+ YO).
@metallives529
3 ай бұрын
You had a VIBE about your dad at 98? He lived like what 18 years(or more) or so past the average life expectancy for men. Cmon now already.
@kazamareenkurios8197
3 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing about the banter you & your dad had, really gave me a chuckle...those are the types of memories we cherish when we lose a parent (till you meet again!). Thank you for your service to the country.
@charlesmiddleton3247
3 ай бұрын
We all have been so blessed to have known Mark through his channel and I feel... we are better humans for his presence of giving us so much of his "light" on our planet! Ride on Shoestring! Thank you for being you! Namaste.
@Kushman018
3 ай бұрын
Rest in Peace Mark AKA Shoestring.. He was loved and will be missed.. Dad seems like a pretty good ol boy himself. My condolences to Mark's friends and family, We sure loved him on here.
@judynail4828
3 ай бұрын
Mr Nichols, prayers for you in the loss of your son, Mark. Our favorite videos on the internet, we love him, too. R.I.P. Shoestring! 😢
@judynail4828
Ай бұрын
Missing you so much!
@Jesus_Saves_Believers
3 күн бұрын
His father passed away before he did, according to the obituary. Shoestring must have kept that private and it must have happened not long after this video.
@superfuzzymomma
3 ай бұрын
Mark, Thank you for showing us the way of freedom. Rest esay brother. Sympathy to your kin. We'll meet again.❤
@BassPotter46
9 ай бұрын
Dad, We all appreciate Mark so much! He makes life better for us. Missing my Dad for two years now. Can’t make that phone call any longer.
@beberle9641
3 ай бұрын
I totally understand my friend my dad will have been gone for 3 years on June 7 I do still talk to my dad but I can't call him on the phone anymore. Our dad's are in a better place now! Brian from Colorado
@catchincolds
3 ай бұрын
Likely his last visit with his dad, I'm glad he got that time together. I feel for his dad, no parent should out live their children.
@RogerJohnson-xt3fj
3 ай бұрын
Prayers for comfort to Mr Nichols in the loss of his son.
@mellowsunshine2724
3 ай бұрын
Gosh Im going to miss Mark’s humor, just him talking to us. Good sweet soul.
@rogerhare7886
3 ай бұрын
Can’t help but think he knew it would be his last visit to his Father. Poor guy had increasing health problems, preventing his passion-train riding.😢
@raymetcalf3928
3 ай бұрын
We miss you! Happiness in Heaven!
@KalamityJ216
3 ай бұрын
So precious and beautiful! Rest in peace Shoestring… condolences.
@taintedlove202
3 ай бұрын
Such a kind, intelligent, humble man. I just learned of Shoestring (thanks Corn). I’m so very sorry to learn that he passed. I’ve spent hours watching his train videos. Hope you’re riding high in the sky. ✌️❤️😎
@yomuno2511
6 ай бұрын
As others have said,... enjoy your dad. I lost mine last August 2023. He was 86, me 56, so I was really lucky; however, it hit like a freight train over the holidays as I usually deer hunted with him during this time. Just the other day I saw the biggest buck of my life. Did not shoot cause the one I wanted to brag about it too is no longer here.
@david_bmx1148
3 ай бұрын
He is with you keep on making him proud !! Take care!!
@torritojolambert1327
3 ай бұрын
This touched me as I know when my brother who was handicapped was murdered 2020 and my mom followed him months after. She was 82 my brother only 59, but we all live here together in the same driveway on family farm....since then I have become so sensitive to keeping any harm from the animals..I mean I can't kill spiders even but when you mentioned the big buck...I had spoken to my neighbor as we allow him to hunt, but I think I must have made him think about letting that big old grandpa buck live as I think they have survived the yrs of the dangers from guns and highways and it makes me feel they are special and like us people, some have a good long life and survived while others don't get to have that chance...don't know why I am sharing this actually. Losses have been hard and sorry for your loss too.
@suzymiss9632
3 ай бұрын
This touched me. He is with you always.He is in your heart, and you will see him, your Brother and Moma again..
@TripleXXXLady-im5it
9 ай бұрын
I sure miss being able to spend time at my father's side. Nice seeing you be able to enjoy being with your father Shoestring. Looks like you two were having a real good time together. Have a safe return trip home Shoestring!!🌟🚂🇺🇸
@gsxrJOE92
9 ай бұрын
I lost my dad recently, I wish I could hang out with him and have some beers and BBQ with him.
@TripleXXXLady-im5it
9 ай бұрын
@@gsxrJOE92 I'm so sorry to hear that. Remember that we are part of our fathers, and keep them lovingly within our hearts and thoughts. ✝️❤️
@gsxrJOE92
9 ай бұрын
@TripleXXXLady-im5it Thank you. I like that saying, I never heard that. I always tell people no one can take the memories...
@TripleXXXLady-im5it
9 ай бұрын
@@gsxrJOE92 How sweet. Thank you. I cherish my memories of my dad too....very very much. Take care of yourself.
@gsxrJOE92
9 ай бұрын
@@TripleXXXLady-im5it u as well ✌🏼😎👍🏼
@chastity5401
3 ай бұрын
Wish I had found your channel while you were here on this earth. I’m sorry for your family! 🙏🏻
@stephenmckenna6488
9 ай бұрын
you've made our day, Sir! Glad to see you back. And great to see your Dad, too!!!
@retasmith409
9 ай бұрын
Ruby my African Grey Parrot loved your bird calls, she answered you. My dad rode the rails when he was young out of Milton freewater Oregon. I wish he was alive to tell me his stories again.
@rgarlinyc
9 ай бұрын
No need to apologize for "not putting up a video for a while": Shoestring - we knew you were visiting your Dad would be busy with that - so we did not expect any! This one here is a pleasant surprise -thanks a lot! I for one will wait for a video once you're "back on the rails". Travel safe old friend!
@user-bg6bl7ok9z
3 ай бұрын
Ride on high Shoestring 😢 I'm broken 💔 May God bless your family. Thanks for the memories ❤
@larryhurley2314
3 ай бұрын
Rest in peace " Strang" Johnson City Tn is gonna miss you my friend.
@damuphillips9188
3 ай бұрын
Went to Morristown Jr College Morristown tenn Johnson city was one of my hangouts the years were 1967 to 69 took the pelican that was when it was the southern railway then from Newark New Jersey to Morristown tenn rest easy shoe allah the most high be with you always my man
@suzymiss9632
3 ай бұрын
You're so right Shoestring, you have a bigger window now. 😢Thank you for being you.. God bless and comfort your family and little nephew...
@MaidensWorldOfWax
9 ай бұрын
Glad to see you hanging with your pops. Glad you had a nice visit.
@jeffsosenheimer6724
9 ай бұрын
Hey. It's been forever it seems since a video. So glad your doing well and saw your father. Can't wait for more videos 🙂
@russellm7530
25 күн бұрын
Shoestring was very lucky to have any good family. I started learning late in my life several years ago, late forties that almost all of my relatives especially my mother have always been very narcissistic and psychopathic to me my whole life. Im 56 now and just came across Shoestrings videos. I reminds me of way back in the early 80's me and a friend taking a long ride on one of these. We were kids and wernt prepared hardly at all but rode a thousand miles one way and back. God bless Shoestring and his family.
@ruylopez6354
9 ай бұрын
GOD bless you Shoestring and your dad, thanks for these great videos.
@kevinsmith9502
3 ай бұрын
RIP Shoestring.KZitem won't be the same without you.😟😟😟
@musclecarmitch908
9 ай бұрын
Awesome visit with your Dad Shoestring! Looks like ya'll had a really great time! Thanks for sharing it with us!👍
@HoosierPete69.
3 ай бұрын
I know Shoestring is riding God's chariot from one end of heaven to the other, and camping on his golden shores. RIP Shoestring we will miss you, until we see you again.
@gearshift7176
9 ай бұрын
Sir you do not owe anyone a sorry for anything want to see more of your dad. Stay Safe
@TheStuport
9 ай бұрын
Beyond Happy Mark that you were able to Share The Air with your Dad! I had to laugh @11:34 when you mentioned "I'm going to take all the Damn Video I can get" when you both were in your Dad's backyard 🤣 Loved hearing your Elmer J. Fudd as he was hunting Seagulls! Never worry about being absent Shoestring! Life can get busy for all of us. I'll continue to send Good and Positive Vibes to You and The Hobo Shadows who Ride with You in this Community! Thank you for sharing your precious Dad time with all of us too! It's comforting to know that you include us in your Family Time! Safe travels and give your Dad a Hug from The Hobo Shoestring Posse Too! Cheers and Blessings From COW-lumbus, Ohio MOO ❤👋🙏
@lorettashepherd.
8 ай бұрын
Very nice words 🙂
@agolftwittler1223
9 ай бұрын
Good to hear from you Sir. Many more miles for you and your dad 👍
@teamPaul
3 ай бұрын
Rip shoestring will miss you😢
@NorlandBoxcar
9 ай бұрын
Nice. So cool your dad has dual flags 🇺🇸🇨🇦 on his compound hot rod. Give him a hug. Btw...corn meal also eliminates ant nests..
@leshemingway7768
9 ай бұрын
What a nice area to live. Mark your dad has a nice home, lives near a golf course and just can take off in a golf cart on the road
@arcademania7544
9 ай бұрын
God bless you sir!! This makes me appreciate the fact my dad is still around.
@meuandthelot
4 ай бұрын
Prayers up Shoestring. 🙏🏼
@garykuipers2696
8 ай бұрын
Dad has a nice looking piece of property. It's good that dad is active, keeps him healthy mentally and physically. May God's blessings be with the both of you. Take care on the ride, remain safe and stay warm. I enjoyed this video.😎🚂🚃🚃🚃✝
@EH-nw6bu
9 ай бұрын
Glad to see you enjoying time with you dad brother. Unfortunately, to many people don't take the time to slow down and just enjoy the time. Looking forward to the riding video, it's going to be good weather for that. Be safe.
@xzysyndrome
9 ай бұрын
08:06 and 27:30 Looks like Acronicta americana. American Dagger Moth caterpillar or Yellow Woolly Bear. Don't handle them...they can cause skin irritation. I sure do miss my Pops. He passed due to complications from a motorcycle accident a few weeks after his 70th birthday. Took him out to the New York Mountains in the Mohave a month or so before his accident and had a good time around a fire telling stories; admiring nature. It was our last camping trip...but I will never forget it.
@zino6310
9 ай бұрын
REALLY MISSED YOU BRO!!!!! GLAD YOU COULD FINALLY GET OUT TO SEE YOUR DAD MAN...I KNOW YOUVE BEEN TRYING TO GET TOGETHER FOR A LONG TIME 👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️😁😁👍👍❤️👍❤️
@kennymazac2377
9 ай бұрын
Cherish them moments...I lost my dad in 2010 when I was only 21..did cpr on him, memories is all I have after my 2 sisters took everything of my mom and dad's stuff!! Be safe brother and hope to meet ya if you come to Utah. I'm originally from Texas. West columbia, TX to be exact. It's in brazoria county
@taco472
9 ай бұрын
Enjoy all your videos, good to see you with your dad. I lost my mom at 19 and my dad at 29, and my 24 year old son at 45, I’ll be 76 this week and I wish I could talk to them each one more time. If I were you I would be getting an apartment in Texas, you don’t have that many days left together. Like it says in the song, “you don’t know lonely until it’s chiseled in stone “. I know you miss Conner. 🙏🙏🙏
@Retirement_Life
9 ай бұрын
Great to see you back, Mark. Those caterpillars will grow into Dagger Moths, I think.
@renegadebt1374
2 ай бұрын
Godspeed Mr. Nichols, We Thank You for all you gave, And for all you have given.. R.I.P. Shoestring, You are greatly missed..✌
@sailormanjames
9 ай бұрын
Great to see you again Shoestring !
@dannypahl829
2 ай бұрын
My condolences go out to Marks family Rip Mark love your videos what a kind man you were Amen ❤🙏🇺🇸
@angelachristine13
8 ай бұрын
So happy you got to spend time with your dad. I miss mine terribly. He used to take us to walk the train tracks and cross the trestles when I was a little girl with my sister. Great memories and that’s why I love watch you. Love you and love your videos !!!! Wishing your health continues improving and contentment with every day.
@Lt_Tragg
9 ай бұрын
What fun hanging out with your Pops and fun stuff! You’re both looking great too! Your health has vastly improved the last few years and it shows. Say! Look me up if you ever find yourself up Harrisonburg way and interested in flying. I own operate a great antique classic.
@BeautifulViewPodcast
8 ай бұрын
Stayed there many times. Still do work with the city. Love to see you making the most of your time with your dad. These are memories that you will treasure later on.
@TammyMullins-tp5uf
9 ай бұрын
Hope you've enjoyed your visit 😊shoestring you know winter is coming so hopefully you take a vacation all winter at home
@lorettashepherd.
9 ай бұрын
Shoestring likes the cold weather. Loves traveling in it
@bengone3349
8 ай бұрын
It's nice of you to keep in touch and visit with your father.
@kylespraysammili9108
3 ай бұрын
Wow...this makes me so happy and sad at the same time. Love from 🇨🇦
@davebartosh5
9 ай бұрын
Hey, Hobo...There's a cpouple of names for that caterpillar. It is for a moth...they call it the American Dagger Moth. DON'T TOUCH THEM! lol They are kinda like cactuses.
@Weedguy6080
9 ай бұрын
Glad you have good contact with your dad. I wish i could say the same... Anyway hope you doing good, and glad i am able to watch your video's!!
@keonikaig9247
9 ай бұрын
GREAT vlog..' Hey Dad' Keep well my brother 🤠❤
@ktrain6724
9 ай бұрын
That's a great trip brother, dad, planes and deer...Happy for you!
@kens.3729
9 ай бұрын
We know you had a Great Visit with your Dad. 👍❤️🙏
@2ndGenGlock
3 ай бұрын
RIP Shoestring . I wish I could've met you before you caught that last train ride 😪
@saberridge6867
8 ай бұрын
Nice to see you enjoying time with your dad. Been without mine since 2001.
@davemonk
9 ай бұрын
So glad you got to spend time with your Dad. Great video!
@waltwood4113
8 ай бұрын
Glad you got to spend time with your dad..time is precious God bless you all
@christianshadrick1150
9 ай бұрын
Safe travels brother,love your videos
@danb8489
9 ай бұрын
I am happy to see your dad mark. Take care out there. 🙏🙏👍👍☕️.🇨🇦
@brandondeweil942
8 ай бұрын
I see alot of marks dad, in mark!!! blessed are folks who still have apop! Hug him hard man.....times moving the wrong way...
@bingusbingus776
9 ай бұрын
I'm glad you had a good time with you're Dad . Stay safe on the rails Shoestring. ❤❤
@willyhearrell9060
8 ай бұрын
I cannot begin to tell you how happy this made me. I cherish every time you get to see your dad. Thank you for sharing it with us Shoestring :)
@lesliebyrum8934
8 ай бұрын
My prayers are always with you shoestring glad you got to see your father and safe journey my friend
@J.Images.Photography
3 ай бұрын
Rest in heaven hobo shoestring. You and your videos will be missed greatly. The westbound is yours brother chugga chugga choo choo brother
@gearshift7176
9 ай бұрын
I sure wish my Dad was here and I could do stuff with him. Stay Safe
@craigstergriffin2097
3 ай бұрын
Good to see you with dad. RIP. What a dam video! Once again I learned something new.
@JohnSmith-pn4it
9 ай бұрын
Glad to see you spending time with your dad. Looking forward to more videos, whatever you're doing, whether it's riding or just chillin somewhere. Many thanks and safe travels as always! 🚂🚃🚃💜
@TrainSpotterTVIndia
9 ай бұрын
Excellent greetings from TrainSpotter TV India
@DavidPT40
Ай бұрын
You can tell Shoestring really enjoyed spending time with his dad.
@ksolo1960
9 ай бұрын
Hello Mark! Glad you're doing well n spending time with pop's. I had no idea those catapillars were poisonous, im your age n played with them forever, until I sent my sister a video of crawling all over my hand n arm! She called me immediately told me they were poisonous! If you stick you're finger up to it n let it crawl up on n don't bother it my experience is i have never been bitten in 40 plus years! Lol! I still do it! Peace. Hope the rails treat you well!be safe
@shellyhughes2608
8 ай бұрын
I’m happy to see you got to enjoy time with your dad
@rackum44
9 ай бұрын
Please don't apologize for not putting up a video you do what you have to do my friend . Enjoy every moment you have spending time with your dad, apparently he did a great job raising his boy. God Bless and safe travels
@703am
9 ай бұрын
good to see you had time with dad , be safe out there shoestring. take care brother
@plum999o
6 ай бұрын
Shoestring I know you do genuinely love to ride but I also hope you don't feel too pressured to keep riding to keep up with your viewers, most your dedicated fans just want to see you happy. Take it easy, do what's best for you and your family at any time. We're here for you!
@bluemoon-pm5hv
6 ай бұрын
Shoestring man,never ever be sorry for anything and most importantly for spending time with family. Its fun hanging out with ya no matter what the story✌️❤️❤️❤️❤️
@Eggsy_TrekJedi
8 ай бұрын
A really cool tour of your dad's home and community, King String...I wish someday I can get to meet you and maybe hangout with you ☺️ keep safe and God bless you and your family...
@kevinheard8364
9 ай бұрын
Mark... good to see you again. Your Canadian flag reminded me of your day-or-so in Alaska a year-or-so ago. A very nice and helpful desk clerk.
@dmorgan28
9 ай бұрын
I’m glad you got to spend time with your folks. Your Dad seems like a real good guy! Hey cool video Shoestring! 👍❤️🙏
@markjensrud8555
8 ай бұрын
Stay safe in your travels, love your videos, learning a lot about railways, keep em coming
@SW-jw6il
9 ай бұрын
Sure miss both my parents… keep making those precious memories brother M !! wish you came thru forney tx !! P.S. those bugs are asps i think…do not touch or you will get lit up
@ynoT_63
9 ай бұрын
Great to see another video Sir. Glad you got to enjoy and spend some time with your father and family. That caterpillar appears to be an American Dagger Moth caterpillar...Classification: Acronicta americana. Looking forward to your next ride video.
@beckyumphrey2626
8 ай бұрын
Great for you to spend time with your Dad. Great video.
@JawTooth
7 ай бұрын
The house I lived in before I bought this farm had a grass runway right behind my backyard. I used to watch my neighbor fly in and out and have his friends fly in and out. A few times they flew in at night
@rn4vetsny304
9 ай бұрын
I remember being in a disaster drill during basic training in San Antonio and being told to lay out in the grass and finding out there is ants AFTER you lay down!!!
@javajoebogota
8 ай бұрын
First off, thank you for your wonderful videos. They take the mind off the troubles of the day. They remind me of the adventures of Huckleberry Finn books I'd read in my younger years. You are the Renaissance man of the rails. From a rough start to a refined recovery. May God bless you and keep you.
@javajoebogota
8 ай бұрын
@-HoboShoestring I have no idea if this is actually "Shoestring" or not. if it is, thanks for acknowledging you read the comment.
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