This past October, I went to visit friends in South America, and on the way back from Bogota to Los Angeles via Houston I happened on this amazing collection of postcards in the coordinator (fortunately or unfortunately) next to the men's bathroom of the Continental/Star Alliance Lounge at IAH. The postcards are from Michael Nelson to... get this... Michael Nelson. The plaque next to the frame reads...
Michael Nelson (b.1963), Untitled 2004
Postcards Sent From All the Domestic Cities Continental Airlines Serviced in January 2004
Employed by Continental Airlines Since 1985
The postcards are pre-addressed (for efficiency) but disappointedly white, patternless and boring. The display of stamp cancels from each city however, is quite impressive. I can only assume that Mr. Nelson was a pilot a Continental or an employee that really took advantage of his companies "fly standby" benefits.
The only other Michael Nelson I found after some Googling is the COO of Orbitz, and while travel related, the employment histories don't match up. So, just wanted to share this really cool project. I'm glad I'm not the only one sending postcards to myself.
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