50 Years as a Hobo – Survival Stories & Q&A Part 1

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  @WayPointSurvival · 1 year ago · pinned

  What would YOU ask Craig the Hobo if you could?<br>This is Part 1 of our interview — stay tuned for Part 2 where he shares even more about hobo survival, railroad adventures, and the unwritten code of the rails! &nbsp;Also, make sure and check out the website at <a href="http://www.waypointsurvival.com/">www.waypointsurvival.com</a> to sign up for our classes and don&apos;t forget to click on the required gear list as well!

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  @craig-z1z1e · 1 year ago

  Former 50 of 75 years a hobo. &nbsp;I didn&apos;t know I was so animated when I spoke. &nbsp;I am no longer stay in that apartment. I am making other plans including finding more jungle spots. A hobo always know nothing is for sure. &nbsp;I never unpacked my basic leaving town pack. &nbsp;Will keep in touch.

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  @alaskansummertime · 1 year ago

  He must have encountered creeps living like this . Best summation I ever heard was &quot;avoid anyone really interested in you&quot;

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  @frogmorepipester7490 · 1 year ago

  My wife had a great uncle, we called him “Uncle Bogey “. He was always in Florida for Spring Training. He would give his nephew his signed baseballs.(Mickey Mantle Etc.)He rode the rail, and, harvested the crops. When Bogey turned 65, we all pitched in and got him an apartment at a retirement facility in Macon Ga. I bought him a Lazyboy. I got a phone call, “You’d better come and pick up your recliner, Bogey done flew the coup.” Bogey lasted three weeks in the apartment, then he had to hit the road. A fascinating individual. Died a Hobo in ‘92.

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  @johnherpel2974 · 1 year ago

  It’s interesting that his worst times in life was when he was married. lol I can relate 😂

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  @jonyeager318 · 1 year ago

  Who remembers &quot;Shoestring&quot; the hobo? May he Rest In Peace 🙏

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  @Nekyinboots · 1 year ago

  I am impressed with all the gear we have available today that Craig got by on so little... Maybe we overthink things.

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  @_Nobody_Special · 1 year ago

  Old feller&apos;s got some smarts. &nbsp;True of most older folks I guess. &nbsp;Modernity has forgotten the wisdom of time and experience.

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  @haroldmiller6853 · 1 year ago

  Man what a life he lived good for him for surviving shows the old timers resilience

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  @BuckMckawtheotherone · 1 year ago

  So intelligent. So simple, yet, very informative. He does not baffle you with BS, he talks so a child could learn, nothing complex, but still profound. Thank you, James, this is an excellent series.

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  @LADYMONA · 1 year ago

  Despite the rough life he&apos;s so sweet and kind.

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  @jenandjim149 · 1 year ago

  God bless Craig, he is a funny man and full of good stories and information. &nbsp;Thank you James for bring him to us!

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