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They really did live a tough life. Thanks for bringing to our attention a group of people that most do not realize are a part of history.

posted by FormerStudentIntern on October 19, 2018 at 9:15 AM | link to this | reply

Perhaps today the rules have changed somewhat, I re4member my Mum saying (we called them tramps of course.) That she use to see tramps quite regularly, but she never felt afraid ot them.  

posted by C_C_T on October 19, 2018 at 7:25 AM | link to this | reply

Kabu

It was great to learn of this. It could be made into a wonderful book for children also, perhaps. Thank you. 

posted by Sea_Gypsy on October 18, 2018 at 7:05 PM | link to this | reply

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Don't you think Kabu would be fantastic to listen to....what a way to learn about a great country that we currently know very little about!

posted by Corbin_Dallas on October 18, 2018 at 2:53 PM | link to this | reply

I would have interviewed you for a history term paper. The professor encouraged asking people who lived history.

posted by BC-A on October 18, 2018 at 2:41 PM | link to this | reply

Great post.  I remember a few hobos coming by our place when I was little.  I'm not sure what mom gave them to do, but she always fed them.

posted by TAPS. on October 18, 2018 at 1:09 PM | link to this | reply

We used to have itinerant travelers right after WWII as well, I remember

Mom giving them fried egg sandwiches and a cup of coffee - and after they'd moved on, she'd go out and check the fence posts and telephone pole for marks they'd made to let other hobos know the lady of the house was kind hearted. 

posted by Pat_B on October 18, 2018 at 11:31 AM | link to this | reply

Thank you so much for sharing......I found it fascinating.   I am working hard at being able to go in the next year and a half to both Australia and New Zealand.

posted by Corbin_Dallas on October 18, 2018 at 11:18 AM | link to this | reply