2012 documentary. Good, but you may want to skim through it instead of watching it all.I remember a weedy, overgrown hobo junction, circa 1958 and seeing a few 'Bos'. We kids used to play there and I remember an epic BB gun fight. I did not have a BB gun, so I had to fling gravel and cinders from the nearby RR track.There was a broom factory nearby and I think the hobos could find work or temporary work there. It was a rough old giant of a shed with old timey and scary machinery that certainly would not have been allowed today or even in the 70s.Linda and I saw and helped out a hobo couple a few years ago. I pretty much never see a hobo anymore. Lots of trains (about 75 a day) whiz by our new town, but very seldom do they stop.
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Thanks for the looks and comments. Dave, I think I have heard of Iowa Blacky. He died in about 2011 and there is a nice tribute video on youtube under 'RIP Iowa Blacky'.
When I worked at the Depot a hobo would come yearly for a visit. He wrote stories and published a book. Blacky would peddle the books to make ends meet. Name was Iowa Blacky. I brought him up to the garden once. He was a very interesting character.
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Just had quick look, and will get back to it when time allows, I love Doco's especially when they're a bit different, :-)
Thanks for the looks and comments. Dave, I think I have heard of Iowa Blacky. He died in about 2011 and there is a nice tribute video on youtube under 'RIP Iowa Blacky'.
enjoyed that ,
When I worked at the Depot a hobo would come yearly for a visit. He wrote stories and published a book. Blacky would peddle the books to make ends meet. Name was Iowa Blacky. I brought him up to the garden once. He was a very interesting character.
Great insight UJ thanks for putting it up ! brings back memories !