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#ds106 @ds106dc #tdc3816 #myFest22 Literal Description

On an oval mat with a tube of fleece along its perimeter, a curled tabby with tail wrapped across tucked front paw, drops another paw over the eyes of its upturned head to block the morning sun in the bay window on which the mat lies.

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#ds106 @ds106dc #tdc3816 #myFest22 Remembering Hobohemia

Translation:

Stay here.

Town leaves hobos alone. Fresh drinking water and safe to camp.

Free telephone and OK for a handout.

Under window: Gentleman lives here.

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“two hours of pushin' broom buys an eight by twelve four-bit room”

“Third boxcar, midnight train; destination Bangor, Maine.” ~ Roger Miller

#ds106 @ds106dc #tdc3816 #myFest22 Remembering Hobos

revised:

They are crafting

lights for dark nights to sell,

following hobo code 5:

“When no employment is available, make your own work by using your added talents at crafts.”

~ 1889 Tourist Union #63 hobo union

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