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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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