teabag09

Building this country required a huge amount of manpower, especially when you consider that much was built by human hands rather than power equipment. Projects like the Transcontinental Railroad and the Hoover Dam required workforces numbering in the thousands, and hard-working men who came and went with the job.

These men were called hobos, or vagabonds (or bums). They lived in shanty towns, because that’s all there was at the end of the tracks and they carried little with them, because they knew they’d be moving on.

These so-called "bums" were NOT just bumming around. They were surviving against all odds using the tools available to them. Our last Afternoon Alert discussed some of the survival tactics the hobos of our country used to thrive, and today we'll discuss a few more and how you can still use them for survival today.

Hobos typically gathered together in communities, wherever they were working. That way they could help each other out. Cooking for 10 people is easier than cooking for one, and by doing so, everyone doesn’t have to carry a pot around with them. One would bring the pot and the others would bring the ingredients.

When you’re part of a community you also tend to watch out for each other. If you’re by yourself, you might not see what’s happening to you. For example, hypothermia can set in in such a subtle way that you freeze to death, without even realizing what’s happening to you. But if other people are around, they’ll likely notice you’re not well and help.

The lesson here? Have friends. Community will save you.

Most hobos could recognize edible plants and those which could serve as medicines. While they bought food, they augmented what they bought with what they found. Knowing what you can eat can mean the difference between a full belly and starving to death. Knowing what you can use for medicine can also save your life.

God has provided a wide range of foods and medicines in nature around us. But you’ve got to know what to use and how to use it. When you’re living that minimalist lifestyle, you really need that knowledge. Hobo survival tip, live off the land.

Throughout history, there have been people out of jobs because they wouldn’t take one that’s beneath them. While I can understand that to some extent, that pride can be deadly.

When things go bad, such as in a financial collapse, we’re all going to have to do whatever we can, no matter how much education we have or what we did before.

The lesson? Drop your ego. There’s no room for pride when it comes to surviving a crisis.

Part of the reason that hobos are seen as lazy and shiftless is that they weren’t worriers. They did what they could and left the rest up to divine providence. We could all learn from that.

Yes, there is always a part that we are to do. If we don’t work, we’re not going to eat. But on the other hand, worrying never added a day to anyone’s life. When you’ve done what you can, just hope and pray it’s enough. The rest is beyond your capability.

Worry causes incredible health problems. High blood pressure is caused more by worry, than by any other reason. Why do you think they call it “hypertension?” That literally means, “too much tension” or “too much stress.” Quit stressing out and get to work. Do your part and then follow the example of the hobos, putting the rest in God’s hands.


Remember, we're all in this together,

Derek Paulson
Prepared Patriot

cesspool jones Loc: atlanta

Those were the days...too bad they're over.

teabag09

Hey dude, they aren't over, we're still breathing and getting stuff done. Heck man, I'm going an hour and three quarters away to a hunt club on Saturday to do some trail clearing. Only thing that gets better than that is loving up on your family and dealing with you punks on OPP. Love you folks. Happy Memorial Day! Thank you from the bottom of my Soul, all Service Personal. In case you don't know, a lot of civilians were indespenisital to the military. I was one. Mike

cesspool jones Loc: atlanta

I ain't seen a hobo in over 50 years. I hopped freights back in the day...just for kicks though.

teabag09

I hopped a few too just to ride. It helped that I worked for Norfolk & Western. Mike

cesspool jones Loc: atlanta

good ol days

teabag09

You betcha! Mike

cesspool jones Loc: atlanta

That’s my real name.

teabag09

Brothers in more than name. Be safe this weekend and Happy Memorial Day Monday. Hope you take the time to have a good BBQ with family. Even though Memorial Day is for those who served and paid the ultimate sacrifice, we need to honor those around the world trying to keep us safe. Mike

cesspool jones Loc: atlanta

same to you teabag09.

moldyoldy

Was that Socialism or Communism?

teabag09

It began as both until they figured out that that didn't work and you had to use what ever skill you were good at and make it profitable for you. I might be a good tailor, you might be a good gardener, I'd sew clothes for you, in exchange for vegetables etc. With Socialism or later Communism some will work but most will realize that I can get what I need without having to pull my share and the community starts slipping. The Govt. had to come in with whips to get the slackers to pick up the pace. Then the Govt. took the majority of what was produced for themselves which encouraged even less incentive to produce, thus Russia's down fall. Go back and read the history of the start of this Country beginning with Plymouth Rock. Then jump forward to Jamestown. Get back to me if you can figure out the comparison between the two. Mike

moldyoldy

The Natives made the mistake of helping in Jamestown.

teabag09

Do you not want to be here STUPID, if not you know what to do, if so, be my guest! Mike

teabag09

For them you are right. You hate us so much why don't you leave. I know the answer to that, you are greedy. Like the good life too much. Don't want to go back to a backward way of living, maybe having a dick stuck up your butt cuss you're younger than those around you, maybe having your ass whipped because you committed some slight against a maked up god. But you have no problem bringing this hell to my Country. Never let me know where you live. This is a case of, I won't ask, you don't tell. Got it? And I ain't no Dirty Harry. I'm real. Mike