tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post3893875444696163045..comments2024-03-29T10:15:15.857-04:00Comments on Philofaxy: Free For All Tuesday No. 76Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03550291806241735598noreply@blogger.comBlogger71125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-74183413433102764682012-07-19T10:10:35.501-04:002012-07-19T10:10:35.501-04:00No DPP in cotton cream in the UK (predictably).......No DPP in cotton cream in the UK (predictably)....I *could* buy the Danish, but I keep my diary exclusively in pencil (I have that sort of life!) so the bleed-through issue doesn't arise. It does spoil the 'look' of the whole thing though....<br /><br />The system of combining formats (monthly, weekly, daily) is precisely what the Time Manager is expressly designed to do - and it doesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-14851434827045855582012-07-19T09:59:16.188-04:002012-07-19T09:59:16.188-04:00Hi, David,
great that you found them - and now yo...Hi, David, <br />great that you found them - and now you have a good reason to go back to Conduit street tomorrow ;-). Did you find a DPP in Cotton-Cream?? I ordered mine in Denmark for 2012 (but of course it´s all in danish, broadens your language knowledge..).<br />I also struggle all the time with diary formats: W2P gives you the good overview but has only small space for each day - DPP has Sarihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05117536093989936960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-51376085047360100702012-07-19T09:20:07.983-04:002012-07-19T09:20:07.983-04:00Hi Sari, thanks for responding. Lisa kindly sent m...Hi Sari, thanks for responding. Lisa kindly sent me the link to the UK version, and I had planned to pick up a set for myself when in London, as I am at the moment. However, I visited the Conduit St shop yesterday and unaccountably forgot to get them! So I'll have to go back tomorrow (shame about that.......)<br /><br />What I *did* do was make a decision about diary formats for 2013. I'Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-55964393857088078632012-07-19T07:54:16.544-04:002012-07-19T07:54:16.544-04:00Hallo, David, sorry for the delayed answer, I was ...Hallo, David, sorry for the delayed answer, I was "offline" since Tuesday morning. <br />I buy the JAN-DEC tabs in Germany or via the german online store -> you just click on "Einlagen" (Personal of course ;-))) then go all the way down to "Register". I like them a lot, for my GTD system it really is most helpful to sort tasks for a specific month (so they are notSarihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05117536093989936960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-53117772790414201812012-07-18T15:29:21.507-04:002012-07-18T15:29:21.507-04:00Just some important info I thought I would share w...Just some important info I thought I would share with y'all--the Filofax USA online store is having a sale on organizers, starting today. Although the sales in the past few weeks have included some very nice organizers, they have added some very nice ones this week, most at 30% off their regular price. <br />The organizers include Cuban, Holborn, and Aston, in several colors and sizes. Of Austin Lindenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17534516415411859375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-59056202400442928802012-07-18T10:58:12.084-04:002012-07-18T10:58:12.084-04:00I was using DayTimer inserts in a personal filofax...I was using DayTimer inserts in a personal filofax for the first four months of this year, and now use DayTimer "desk" size in a seven ring binder. I love the design of both. The paper is horrible, though. I do like the clean "whiteness" of ffx inserts, though!Josh LaPortehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16772883862662679235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-78556436297219657202012-07-18T09:28:10.571-04:002012-07-18T09:28:10.571-04:00It is a happy, happy day.
I just received a phone...It is a happy, happy day. <br />I just received a phone call from my Filosupplier. She´s able to pull off an A5 Osterley in either grey, plum, orange or chocolate brown. Outstanding! In the end, I went with classic brown- it will go seamlessly with decor.WeirdRockStarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17388608744555605499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-61548226653537178732012-07-18T03:59:00.110-04:002012-07-18T03:59:00.110-04:00I have no idea! I just thought it might add to the...I have no idea! I just thought it might add to the discussion - people say they've used it with success, but <i>I've never used Nivea or any product</i> on ANY of my Filofaxes, or at least that I can remember - sorry!Shanti (aka Shanananana)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00508677731331187954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-21390860344473127942012-07-18T01:28:57.926-04:002012-07-18T01:28:57.926-04:00Mine is Biona organic raw, but frankly, any coconu...Mine is Biona organic raw, but frankly, any coconut oil will do. You can find them on practically any heath food stores and supposedly on some supermarkets as well. They are really easy to find.<br /><br />I don´t suppose Nivea will do anything harmful to your binder- quite on the contrary. Having that said, in long term use it´s best to use anything natural. All additives will stick to leather. WeirdRockStarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17388608744555605499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-26009756629655813792012-07-18T01:03:21.861-04:002012-07-18T01:03:21.861-04:00@Shanti does that mean I shouldn't use it?@Shanti does that mean I shouldn't use it?Stephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07555651858274965736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-13486742388248793092012-07-17T23:36:55.101-04:002012-07-17T23:36:55.101-04:00Many thanks Lisa! I'm in London for the rest o...Many thanks Lisa! I'm in London for the rest of the week,so maybe a trip to Conduit street....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-84475864824958447922012-07-17T22:25:31.689-04:002012-07-17T22:25:31.689-04:00These are the ingredients in the Nivea "class...These are the ingredients in the Nivea "classic" creme, the stuff in the blue pots with white writing:<br /><br />Aqua, Paraffinum Liquidum, Cera Microcristallina, Glycerin, Lanolin Alcohol (Eucerit®), Paraffin, Panthenol, Decyl Oleate, Octyldodecanol, Aluminum Stearates, Citric Acid, Magnesium Sulfate, Magnesium Stearate, Parfum, Limonene, Geraniol, Hydroxycitronellal, Linalool, Shanti (aka Shanananana)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00508677731331187954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-55135400663807787702012-07-17T22:22:31.072-04:002012-07-17T22:22:31.072-04:00I was looking at the Kendal personal in black for ...I was looking at the Kendal personal in black for ages, online & in Selfridges, because I love my A5 in brown, and then >>>WHOOSH! One day it was gone off the site (even though they were still selling the brown), gone from all the shops, and I've never seen one since on e-Bay. I try not to regret such unimportant things, but I could kick myself for not snapping one up while I Shanti (aka Shanananana)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00508677731331187954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-54737059162191033482012-07-17T20:17:28.296-04:002012-07-17T20:17:28.296-04:00Sounds reasonable, Shanti...thank you. I do have ...Sounds reasonable, Shanti...thank you. I do have my eye on the emerald Finsbury on the French site.Joey Quintonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13859818117873632285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-58741573283480895952012-07-17T20:17:00.099-04:002012-07-17T20:17:00.099-04:00I used the Nivea trick on my black Finsbury just l...I used the Nivea trick on my black Finsbury just last week and it really was good for it. Made the leather supple and clean and it smelt gorgeous.The press stud tounge was in extra need of moisturising. A real Filofax facial!!! xxButanbenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06467585464165082007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-32216054478691984352012-07-17T20:13:45.543-04:002012-07-17T20:13:45.543-04:00I was hoping to make the leather a little more pli...I was hoping to make the leather a little more pliable and 'buttery'. Especially in the part that has the closure. So the strip of leather on the right hand side of the Filofax. Where can you get coconut oil from? Can you recommend a brand?Stephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07555651858274965736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-36094471337133104632012-07-17T19:19:48.239-04:002012-07-17T19:19:48.239-04:00I guess it's because they're not mass prod...I guess it's because they're not mass produced on the same scale as some things, eg they're not just punched out and wire wrapped like a spiral-bound notebook... there is some element of hand-finhsing on them. <br /><br />Also they are a fairly minority interest, I don't think as many people would be in the market for one as for a new reporter's notepad or whatever, which Shanti (aka Shanananana)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00508677731331187954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-33779453820224443632012-07-17T19:09:40.991-04:002012-07-17T19:09:40.991-04:00Thanks!
I plan to do my review with my Filofax op...Thanks!<br /><br />I plan to do my review with my Filofax open, at my desk with computer on, so updating the list can be weekly as easily as writing it out, I was planning to pop the envelope content out and draw a line through anything completed in the week - I like seeing things crossed out & a tick beside them!<br /><br />But I will keep a close eye on how that works for me after the Shanti (aka Shanananana)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00508677731331187954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-88251265332368783792012-07-17T18:22:41.728-04:002012-07-17T18:22:41.728-04:00For ANY leather, please please please please only ...For ANY leather, please please please please only natural oils and fats.<br />Try to find a natural, preferably lanolin & beeswax based leather conditioner or just make one yourself. I just polished & cleaned my old & trusty Balmoral with coconut oil. If you use natural oils, choose ones that won´t go rancid on room temperature. I sometimes use olive oil ( the lighter the hue, the WeirdRockStarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17388608744555605499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-16227633477240889852012-07-17T18:12:24.148-04:002012-07-17T18:12:24.148-04:00Wow Alison that is great.....and fast too. What w...Wow Alison that is great.....and fast too. What was the problem with your Filofax? I don't think I would get a refund as my hubby brought it for me from The Pen shop. But at £80 for a personal size, I would have expected to get much more wear out of it.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09151414964614704241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-53269564376754294872012-07-17T17:27:45.176-04:002012-07-17T17:27:45.176-04:00I was just wondering, can you use the nivea trick ...I was just wondering, can you use the nivea trick on finsbury leather, and I have tried to youtube a video on it but I can't find anything...any help...Stephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07555651858274965736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-72232986693587383322012-07-17T16:26:49.214-04:002012-07-17T16:26:49.214-04:00I've had an email from Filofax, they are refun...I've had an email from Filofax, they are refunding my card, now that's good service, will pay for the pocket baroque which fell into my basket on Filofax France, well the personal needed company :oAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-91916039582009778042012-07-17T16:16:23.360-04:002012-07-17T16:16:23.360-04:00I bought a Cross mini (a similar model before the ...I bought a Cross mini (a similar model before the Classic, I think) off eBay quite some time ago (it was in excellent condition). I ultimately gave it to my husband (still in excellent condition) and within a couple of months it looked like yours. :( Never would have guessed it would wear as quickly and terribly as it did, especially it being one of the pricier models.<br /><br />I hope you get aLiisa P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16695520489886503193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-16721011474128645812012-07-17T16:07:07.394-04:002012-07-17T16:07:07.394-04:00Here they are UK site. http://www.filofax.co.uk/st...Here they are UK site. http://www.filofax.co.uk/store/paperessentialsdetails.asp?productId=152Liisa P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16695520489886503193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-85255187356169996202012-07-17T16:04:52.264-04:002012-07-17T16:04:52.264-04:00Here they are UK site. http://www.filofax.co.uk/st...Here they are UK site. http://www.filofax.co.uk/store/paperessentialsdetails.asp?productId=152Liisa P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16695520489886503193noreply@blogger.com