tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post4852559200831163786..comments2024-03-28T05:00:30.169-04:00Comments on Philofaxy: Free For All Friday No. 98Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03550291806241735598noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-30779582508412061852010-10-03T14:36:32.588-04:002010-10-03T14:36:32.588-04:00@Petra
Thank you for your great suggestions...
L...@Petra<br /><br />Thank you for your great suggestions...<br /><br />Like 'DJ' I'm in 'sunny California' so, plenty of Office Depot's and Staples around here.... <br /><br />;)ArchiMarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00369127935933420679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-19006009882178526242010-10-03T10:19:27.365-04:002010-10-03T10:19:27.365-04:00If you ARE willing to hole punch, do check out Day...If you ARE willing to hole punch, do check out DayTimer, since they do lots of tabbed monthly collections. I have used the Flavia two-page-per-month tabs interleaved with the Serenity Two-pages-per-week pages because I love color! I used it in the personal (their portable) size so didn't even have to hole punch. They are available at Staples and Office Depot in the states, don't know Petrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09956694006630128340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-5446581019499310002010-10-02T17:58:21.143-04:002010-10-02T17:58:21.143-04:00@Laurie
Thanks for your input...
Good to know th...@Laurie<br /><br />Thanks for your input...<br /><br />Good to know that others feel the same way as I do about tabbing... however, doesn't sound so good in that given the input to Filofax there response is in effect no response, ie, they don't offer any solution as we're discussing...<br /><br />As you suggest, I thought about using FC calendar pages for my A5, as when I compared theArchiMarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00369127935933420679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-12241553210745803492010-10-02T07:36:15.309-04:002010-10-02T07:36:15.309-04:00app1eg, what a great idea!
ArchiMark, Yes many of...app1eg, what a great idea!<br /><br />ArchiMark, Yes many of us have complained to Filofax that we would like to have tabbed months with the monthly calendars not printed back to back. Similarly, we've requested they make weekly diary pages with tabbed monthly calendars embedded at the beginning of each month.<br /><br />Some folks use FC pages in their personal size Filofax binder in order Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03550291806241735598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-27331226212209855052010-10-01T22:57:00.203-04:002010-10-01T22:57:00.203-04:00@app1eg
Thanks for the great, simple, lo-tech ti...@app1eg <br /><br />Thanks for the great, simple, lo-tech tip!ArchiMarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00369127935933420679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-19076742307087052702010-10-01T22:44:34.951-04:002010-10-01T22:44:34.951-04:00@ArchiMark
I use post it flags instead of tabs to...@ArchiMark<br /><br />I use post it flags instead of tabs to separate my months in my diary section. It take up less room in my rings and the week view at the end/beginning of each month still gets perfectly unobstructed view!app1eghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13438762892256532820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-85646189137619196352010-10-01T18:14:21.462-04:002010-10-01T18:14:21.462-04:00In the spirit of Free For All Friday, I have a que...In the spirit of Free For All Friday, I have a question/comment for this illustrious group please...<br /><br />I ordered the Month index tabs with my A5 order. Was very surprised to realize in putting them in my A5 that the end of one month and the beginning of the next page are often printed on each side of one piece of paper. <br /><br />The result is that if you try to insert the Month index ArchiMarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00369127935933420679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-29950115327156442032010-10-01T16:11:15.242-04:002010-10-01T16:11:15.242-04:00@kanalt Sadly not. Likewise I don't visit the ...@kanalt Sadly not. Likewise I don't visit the group often enough. The odd thing is you can set up Flickr picture feeds to appear on your own site or on Protopage for instance. So I get to see the pictures!<br /><br />Protopage is a great system for RSS feeds and website links and a whole host of other stuff. I use it all the time. http://www.protopage.com/Steve Mortonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08062727836545335187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-74659728725387335732010-10-01T16:04:28.252-04:002010-10-01T16:04:28.252-04:00Quick question - does anybody know if there is an ...Quick question - does anybody know if there is an RSS feed for the Flickr discussion group? I looked for one but didn't see it. I have a feeling I'm missing a lot over there as I never remember to check it...WellPlannedLifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14639851771653623399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-82921807927237492312010-10-01T15:11:08.089-04:002010-10-01T15:11:08.089-04:00I use my filos primarily for information managemen...I use my filos primarily for information management, not time or task management. Since I don't have many appointments, I use a small stapled month on two days calendar (like the kind you get free from Hallmark) for appointments, since it slips easily into purse or pocket. I use the address tabs in the filo for alphabetical filing of notes and data. I do have to-do and shopping lists in my Petrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09956694006630128340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-89165168058953968572010-10-01T12:07:34.499-04:002010-10-01T12:07:34.499-04:00Thanks *so* much DJ, its really appreciated! Maili...Thanks *so* much DJ, its really appreciated! Mailing address has been emailed :)<br /><br />Best wishes<br /><br />DavidAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-8010413416173058852010-10-01T11:45:13.082-04:002010-10-01T11:45:13.082-04:00I seem to go more by tasks than time. I have the ...I seem to go more by tasks than time. I have the luxury of devoting my mornings to them, that is when my enegy level is highest. I schedule appointments and meetings in the afternoon, and usually don't even take phone calls in the mornings unless they directly pertain to the task(s) I am working on. <br /><br />I am going to the Daytimer 2PPD in 2011, I used them for a long time in the lateAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-67558004476670742522010-10-01T11:36:38.707-04:002010-10-01T11:36:38.707-04:00Thanks *so* much DJ, its really appreciated! Maili...Thanks *so* much DJ, its really appreciated! Mailing address has been emailed :)<br /><br />Best wishes<br /><br />DavidAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-5947874739351333772010-10-01T11:10:39.556-04:002010-10-01T11:10:39.556-04:00I use 2 PPW in my personal workfilo for time and t...I use 2 PPW in my personal workfilo for time and task management. I put in meetings and important deadlines as well as use the to do lists ( I find it useful to repeat very important deadlines in both places so I dont forget). I use the stickers for birthdays/ anniversaries and other important events as I am notorious for forgetting peoples' birthdays (except for my twin's). hahaha.<br />caribbean princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01732674178611729478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-43969328317655486792010-10-01T10:38:32.872-04:002010-10-01T10:38:32.872-04:00David Popely: I mentioned whilst commenting on you...David Popely: I mentioned whilst commenting on your original Philofaxy query on this topic that Maruman Data Plan (Japanese) have a 1-10 "Bible" index tab set, which is Filofax Personal size. As I happen to have an unused set, along with a blank "index" page, I'd be happy to mail it to you, I believe you'd be hard-pressed to find this in the U.K. or the Continent.<br /DJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05146697823510130676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-72351474970657839922010-10-01T10:37:55.298-04:002010-10-01T10:37:55.298-04:00@Laurie.. I think you should try an A4... Smaller ...@Laurie.. I think you should try an A4... Smaller rings than most A5's, bigger foot print in terms of diary space and dedicated to a diary/task lists I'm sure you would be converted!<br /><br />Talk to @sjl1974 (Sharon) who has just bought one...<br /><br />SteveSteve Mortonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08062727836545335187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-27886791927984925862010-10-01T10:17:25.688-04:002010-10-01T10:17:25.688-04:00In both A5 and Personal sizes, I usually use horiz...In both A5 and Personal sizes, I usually use horizontal 2PPW. I write appointments down the left side and tasks down the right side. <br /><br />I write events like birthdays and holidays at the top of the day's block.Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16579641591987288245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-15675588688886516572010-10-01T09:57:37.167-04:002010-10-01T09:57:37.167-04:00@David: Filofax.de in Germany offer a similar 1PPD...@David: Filofax.de in Germany offer a similar 1PPD layout. Take a look: http://www.filofax.de/store/diaryrefillsdetails.asp?productId=2523<br /><br />My worfilo is in A5 and I'm glad that I don't need to run around with it and can leave it safely on my desk. <br />As for transfering weekly to daily schedules: when new appointments/deadlines come up, I note them on the weekly pages. On Jotjehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07144301091362704402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-1683213736423559782010-10-01T09:39:01.808-04:002010-10-01T09:39:01.808-04:00Well, given that I just received my A5 Cuban yeste...Well, given that I just received my A5 Cuban yesterday, I don't have a lot of filofax experience to report on yet... ;) <br /><br />but...I have used other organizers. So, I can say that I have used one for time and task management. <br /><br />Most recently I have used Levenger Circa 8.5x11" setup, so, for me, the A5 is so nice and small, and more portable!!<br />;)<br /><br />I did ArchiMarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00369127935933420679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-76079813662035203792010-10-01T07:49:01.270-04:002010-10-01T07:49:01.270-04:00really interesting thread, this. I have both A5 an...really interesting thread, this. I have both A5 and Personal sizes, but I find that I just *can't* use more than one diary because chaos *always* ensues.....I don't want to carry the big A5 around with me at weekends and on evenings *either* (glad I'm not the only one who feels that way), but the Personal size is barely big enough to cope with running an entire small business Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-33719131394947883212010-10-01T06:10:04.340-04:002010-10-01T06:10:04.340-04:00You know what, I'm sure I'm in the minorit...You know what, I'm sure I'm in the minority but I have found (over MANY years of trying) that Filofaxes just don't work for me for task and time management. The personal size pages are too small to write all my tasks for the day/ week, and the A5 size binders are too big and heavy to carry everywhere with me (which I have to do with my planner). I've tried lots of different diaryLauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03550291806241735598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-88109220361737371032010-10-01T05:19:25.438-04:002010-10-01T05:19:25.438-04:00I definately manage tasks with my filo. On the 2 ...I definately manage tasks with my filo. On the 2 page-per-week, they have a box above Monday that I jot all the tasks I need to do that week. I'de rather save the "To-Do's" for special items such as getting ready for holidays, etc... Re task/time, I'm really looking forward to 2011 (90 days away) when I can set up my Work A5 with the One Day On A Page Business Calendar. Michelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00684687707438138147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-8550965351095469082010-10-01T04:32:28.701-04:002010-10-01T04:32:28.701-04:00I switched from A5 to Personal size over the summe...I switched from A5 to Personal size over the summer whilst I was on holiday from uni, and I'm coming to the end of my first super-busy week back - and I'm glad to say its holding up well! I thought I might find the smaller diary page sizes a bit restrictive but its fine. Lets hope it lasts...Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03264442376555614141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-28159712978269337822010-10-01T04:04:25.437-04:002010-10-01T04:04:25.437-04:00I'm moving back down to London permanantly tom...I'm moving back down to London permanantly tomorrow (well, to me, it's 'permanant' - not so for my parents!), ready to start my second year at university so my filofax has indeed come in very handy for writing those lists. <br /><br />It has also come in very handy for noting down when things will be connected, from the phone line to internet, etc. <br /><br />But, next week, my angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613327806303719974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-36379474982021473982010-10-01T03:00:32.495-04:002010-10-01T03:00:32.495-04:00Obviously we do! Apart from all my "special p...Obviously we do! Apart from all my "special purpose" filofaxes, my biggest lifesaver is my workfilo! I use 2PPW-pages for the general overview (appointments, deadlines, Must-Do-This-Week-Or-Die lists) and then 2PPD pages for daily Todo's which I schedule in the appropriate hours, and for notes.Jotjehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07144301091362704402noreply@blogger.com