First time on the board in a while, and probably won't be back for a while

[kailes2872]

Ed,
Best of luck to you and sorry about the job loss. I went through it two years ago after 18 years with a company. It took about 90 days to land into my next role and it turned out to be a bigger job with a company that I really enjoy.

During that search, however, it was a daily roller coaster. On one day, I would hear from multiple recruiters and wonder which opportunity I would take. Then, the next few days it would be silent and I would wonder at what point I would need to get a paper route or work in fast food.

It was more of a battle of the mind than anything else. I ended up with 4 job offers before the warn period was over and I got to bank the entire severance. However, I can tell you that it felt like 3 years. I could only do so much on linkedin, but I felt guilty when I wasn't on it networking.

Maybe it was just me, but if you have had any of these experiences, I just wanted to offer my best to you and let you know that it usually works out for the better - as cliche as that might sound.

As far as cards, they will be there when you get back and this board will do you a solid and let you know when we see stuff. I admire your collecting niche and think about young boy collecting cards and putting his stamp on them.

Stay strong and best of luck!

[ValKehl]

Ed, I have long enjoyed reading about your most-interesting collecting pursuit. I am sorry to learn of your misfortune, but I have a feeling that you are the sort of person who will make lemonade out of this lemon of a situation - hope you land a better job, perhaps one where you are no longer "stuck in Omaha" (hope my stab at humor doesn't offend).
Val

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I was just thinking the other day that I hadn't seen any new Howe cards posted lately. I just figured they were getting harder to find. Really enjoyed seeing you add to your collection, very unique. Best of luck to you. Hopefully you'll find something sooner than later.

[clydepepper]

Ed - I has also been there too. Sometimes you have to get philosophical about things, but always in a positive light. Things will get better.

Since you, evidently have been on the board a lot longer than me, could you share exactly what your card targets are? I'm sure I don't have any but will glad to add my eyeballs to assist the search.

Hang in there and Good Luck,
Raymond


p.s.- I believe we can ALL say that, in spite of everything, we are doing better than a lot of folks in SE Texas...let's keep thinking about them.

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Originally Posted by clydepepper

Ed - I has also been there too. Sometimes you have to get philosophical about things, but always in a positive light. Things will get better.

Since you, evidently have been on the board a lot longer than me, could you share exactly what your card targets are? I'm sure I don't have any but will glad to add my eyeballs to assist the search.

Hang in there and Good Luck,
Raymond


p.s.- I believe we can ALL say that, in spite of everything, we are doing better than a lot of folks in SE Texas...let's keep thinking about them.

T206 with Howe McCormick stamped on the back

[h2oya311]

best of luck Ed!

Best collecting focus on the board, by a long shot! Perhaps someone on the board can take the torch and collect these bad-boys for you for a while until you get your feet back on the ground. I'm not in a good position to do that (and rarely even look at a listed t206), so I'm not your guy. But perhaps there is someone here who could help build the collection in your absence.

Best regards,
Derek

[aljurgela]

Originally Posted by h2oya311

best of luck Ed!

Best collecting focus on the board, by a long shot! Perhaps someone on the board can take the torch and collect these bad-boys for you for a while until you get your feet back on the ground. I'm not in a good position to do that (and rarely even look at a listed t206), so I'm not your guy. But perhaps there is someone here who could help build the collection in your absence.

Best regards,
Derek

I like that idea (but also do not do those cards)

[swarmee]

I will volunteer to be a clearinghouse for Howe McCormick stamped T206s. I have a bit in COMC and PayPal if any become available. Ed, just let me know if someone messages you about any that you'd like.

[brian1961]

Ed, first, I am very, very sorry for your job loss, and the long months that have passed since. I went through this in 2009-10, and I sure understand.

May God help you and carry you at this time. Prayers sent your way that He'll open a door for you that either seems locked and dead-bolted, or an open door to something you haven't thought about as yet, and would come as a refreshing breeze to you, and remain so for years to come.

A strong brotherly hug to you, pal. ---Brian Powell