tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post6242281226284473671..comments2024-03-28T10:34:56.034-04:00Comments on Philofaxy: Free For All Friday No 190Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03550291806241735598noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-12916810206689086052013-07-03T08:36:34.466-04:002013-07-03T08:36:34.466-04:00That is a PERFECT song for the Apex, Steve!That is a PERFECT song for the Apex, Steve!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10541238627141626564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-23238156947175780782012-07-10T06:09:39.946-04:002012-07-10T06:09:39.946-04:00And as I read on, everyone else, too!And as I read on, everyone else, too!WellPlannedLifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14639851771653623399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-3098826108332152932012-07-10T06:09:05.745-04:002012-07-10T06:09:05.745-04:00Isn't it great how you can find a song for eve...Isn't it great how you can find a song for every situation in life? Great picks, Steve!WellPlannedLifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14639851771653623399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-13183849275452508422012-07-10T06:07:45.049-04:002012-07-10T06:07:45.049-04:00I am also thinking about the osterley in plum, tho...I am also thinking about the osterley in plum, though the compact size. I've been thinking about it for a while but I just can't seem to make the purchase and I'm not sure why, probably because I really do love the compact regency so much and it's working so well for me. The question is why am I compelled to purchase the osterley? I do want a splash of color now and then, so WellPlannedLifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14639851771653623399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-85887126711676736442012-07-09T21:53:00.831-04:002012-07-09T21:53:00.831-04:00Good Lord where did you get your Ranger? I've ...Good Lord where did you get your Ranger? I've been looking for one (Personal size) but I'm in the US and the UK ebay had some but not everyone shipped to the US or some of the products had something wrong with them.<br /><br />I've heard people say they've been able to fix their binder rings with pliers but carefully do so. I did this once with a FC binder once and it worked Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17724328224689359468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-70551554960098861342012-07-07T17:05:15.091-04:002012-07-07T17:05:15.091-04:00There is a Pennybridge for sale in our Ad Spot pag...There is a Pennybridge for sale in our Ad Spot page!<br /><br />SteveSteve Mortonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08062727836545335187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-35583900144533129712012-07-07T16:57:36.713-04:002012-07-07T16:57:36.713-04:00Filofax.de is having a 50% sale on Mini Pimlicos, ...<a href="http://www.filofax.de/store/organiserdetails.asp?rangeId=38&sizeId=1&dsizeId=1&spId=236#236" rel="nofollow">Filofax.de</a> is having a 50% sale on Mini Pimlicos, black and blue, for 28,50€ instead of 59€.<br /><br />Just saying :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-69494570831449521692012-07-07T16:52:23.546-04:002012-07-07T16:52:23.546-04:00Hello Filofreak,
I purchased a compact pennybridg...Hello Filofreak,<br /><br />I purchased a compact pennybridge in red on filofax.dk (or .se ?) and I find it didn't suit my needs. The zip was a bit annoying for me, I prefer non-zip versions. Other than that, worked great as a filofax-wallet combo, but I went back to my slimline and I like it better there.<br /><br />I have recently thought of letting go of two or three of my filofax, as I Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-55504037634562939152012-07-06T22:20:38.634-04:002012-07-06T22:20:38.634-04:00Absolutely! I love my Domino but am not particula...Absolutely! I love my Domino but am not particularly enthusiastic about the pocket layout and wish the rings were bigger. And I love my Success Choice binder but find the lack of real card slots very discouraging! I liked the pocket layout in my Malden but could not get on with the floppy covers or the funny leather feel....Josh LaPortehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16772883862662679235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-62149203263698841322012-07-06T20:09:05.416-04:002012-07-06T20:09:05.416-04:00I have a pocket pimlico in apple green from that p...I have a pocket pimlico in apple green from that period. It's a stiff binder, especially with the wallet pocket. I don't recall paper particularly, although I know I was using the cotton cream week on two pages. I hadn't used it in a number of years due to its weight.EmmaNoeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00579014333906592881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-41702400269652937552012-07-06T19:24:10.429-04:002012-07-06T19:24:10.429-04:00"... a particular design or colour of Filofax...<i>"... a particular design or colour of Filofax personal organiser suddenly becomes the 'must buy' purchase just as it is being discontinued."</i><br /><br />Seeing it over and over again slowly makes it seem desirable (we all like to think this isn't true, but the fact is the multi-million £££/$$$ advertising industry doesn't subsist on a myth) and then suddenly the Shanti (aka Shanananana)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00508677731331187954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-84633153884617045522012-07-06T17:34:33.175-04:002012-07-06T17:34:33.175-04:00Just to say that I had a blue mini Pimlico back in...Just to say that I had a blue mini Pimlico back in around 2002, so they really are from around that era. I found the leather too stiff and sold it on ebay..... (slightly wish I hadn't now that I have tips and tricks for softening it!)<br /><br />My only comment about paper is that I use the Quo Vadis "Timer Prestige" diary insert range whenever possible because it is lovely paper.baggirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05640945655138832003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-85052858902497575652012-07-06T16:21:14.259-04:002012-07-06T16:21:14.259-04:00Ring issues!
Just got a new to me Ranger, didn...Ring issues!<br /><br />Just got a new to me Ranger, didn't notice any issues on opening it, but after opening and closing the rings several times while setting it up, the bottom three rings have gaps!<br />Is there anything I can do?industrious housewifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17162195747272357914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-35176705404344642772012-07-06T16:20:12.188-04:002012-07-06T16:20:12.188-04:00Yes, I love the Osterley but not the pocket arrang...Yes, I love the Osterley but not the pocket arrangement. My ideal internal pocket arrangement would be the notepad slot at the back chameleon credit card slots at the front. Baroque and Malden are the closest but a much prefer the rigid leather of an Osterley.JasJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12294822877581046509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-34480845464356993392012-07-06T15:42:11.010-04:002012-07-06T15:42:11.010-04:00See this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PU_leather
...See this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PU_leather<br /><br />and of course this post<br /><br />http://philofaxy.blogspot.com/2012/07/real-leather.html<br /><br />SteveSteve Mortonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08062727836545335187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-55463587952544465792012-07-06T15:38:59.680-04:002012-07-06T15:38:59.680-04:00Steve thanks for posting this!
So now the questio...Steve thanks for posting this! <br />So now the question is...what does PU stand for?!?Jane O.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09097103842673140462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-77207799659020756902012-07-06T13:53:19.968-04:002012-07-06T13:53:19.968-04:00I think I might be going back into the mists of ti...I think I might be going back into the mists of time, but I'll ask this one anyway. Does anyone have any info on the 'Pimlico' binders? I have just received a mint, opened-but-never-used, red Pimlico A5. All its inserts are dated 2002 - I can't believe it's really that old! But interestingly, the leather feels really thick and solid, much more like the leather on my old Paul Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08853136637362400990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-43604924198746619502012-07-06T12:02:47.043-04:002012-07-06T12:02:47.043-04:00I think we need to give Filofax USA a lesson in co...I think we need to give Filofax USA a lesson in converting from metric (mm) to inches.. or just tell them to not bother because they are always getting the sizes wrong!<br /><br />For a more definitive answer look here: <br /><br />http://www.philofaxy.com/files/Filofax.pdf<br /><br />SteveSteve Mortonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08062727836545335187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-57075494433601848612012-07-06T12:00:23.838-04:002012-07-06T12:00:23.838-04:00Erin
Our friends at City Organiser in London have ...Erin<br />Our friends at City Organiser in London have them in all colours. Here's the purple one... http://www.cityorganiser.co.uk/acatalog/Compact-Pennybridge-Purple-by-Filofax.html<br /><br />SteveSteve Mortonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08062727836545335187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-57695459075236656092012-07-06T11:58:47.851-04:002012-07-06T11:58:47.851-04:00Attention Pocket and Mini owners:
I am looking for...Attention Pocket and Mini owners:<br />I am looking for a Mini with the biggest ring size possible.<br />According to the Filfaxusa website, all mini's only have a 1/2 inch (I think 19 mm) ring size. But on this website, they all are listed with a 3/4 (I think 23 mm) ring size.<br />However, I also want a mini that is as compact as possible, so I actually don't want the wallet pocket/Jane O.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09097103842673140462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-18644795540714532592012-07-06T11:57:31.428-04:002012-07-06T11:57:31.428-04:00I've been looking for a compact Pennybridge fo...I've been looking for a compact Pennybridge for a wallet and can only find on Filofax UK. Does anyone know another source for purchasing? I've tried all the usual suspects: pens and leather, etc.Filofreakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18350715052149014733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-27552349780039828432012-07-06T10:27:00.295-04:002012-07-06T10:27:00.295-04:00Jotje was talking about hacking an Organised Mum d...Jotje was talking about hacking an Organised Mum diary soon and using that in a Filofax I believe.industrious housewifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17162195747272357914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-24905630475848748632012-07-06T09:09:45.439-04:002012-07-06T09:09:45.439-04:00Hi Fayk - as long as your printer will take A5 pap...Hi Fayk - as long as your printer will take A5 paper (A4 spliced into two sheets), just alter your page size on MS Outlook. For example: File> Page Setup> Weekly style> paper > Type = A5. Tweak margins to add a bit to the left and take a bit off the right, et voila! Good luck! TimTim Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04320789185450598620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-33951854909184416672012-07-06T08:30:19.099-04:002012-07-06T08:30:19.099-04:00Thanks Tim :)
Very sad to hear that the family or...Thanks Tim :)<br /><br />Very sad to hear that the family organiser was not a success as I'd kind of been hoping I was overlooking it being listed on the UK website what with being able to still find a US version. Butanben's suggestion of the dodopad is a good one though and I've been looking through their offerings. I found the perfect content for my 'family' content in a faykhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15278920876909666280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-4500069362575046242012-07-06T08:10:54.366-04:002012-07-06T08:10:54.366-04:00@Fayak- I am sure that the Dodopad will work for y...@Fayak- I am sure that the Dodopad will work for you. It may take a bit of tweaking until you get it "Your way." I use the back pages for notes and I have a second A5 Dodo for my weekly menu planner for the upcoming week.I am trying hard to avoid any fridge waste whatsoever......my major ongoing yearly goal and resolution this year.Butanbenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06467585464165082007noreply@blogger.com