Just give me the light or I'm going to lay on this horn big time

Whenever there's retarded research needed!
Whenever a love story set in the Civil War needs to be rewritten!
Whenever one groweth a beard and dons fingerless gloves!
Whenever a thumb with an extra joint articulation is needed!
Flash the HoboTim Signal! And all will be safe! For Great Justice!!!

Note: the only time it can be seen is at night, so don't be suprised if he comes in rip roaring blitzed, seeing as how when the sun goes down so does the alcohol