tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post3624030869747394760..comments2024-03-29T04:00:59.839-04:00Comments on Philofaxy: Free for All Friday No. 193Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03550291806241735598noreply@blogger.comBlogger95125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-44438841462884801462012-08-09T11:27:05.247-04:002012-08-09T11:27:05.247-04:00Your advocacy of the man-bag was largely responsib...Your advocacy of the man-bag was largely responsible.....thank you! Since I now have the A5 Kendal which matches it perfectly, I'm fully equipped. Just getting round to looking at your Filofax walk-through on your blog......Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-68437564839730705982012-08-03T03:03:23.248-04:002012-08-03T03:03:23.248-04:00I'm pretty happy with it thus far. It's ac...I'm pretty happy with it thus far. It's actually large enough to work as a substitute work bag at a pinch, although that's not what I intend for it, so extra flexibility there. Meanwhile, the whole A5/Personal issue is now back on the agenda as a result!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-26288933453136193932012-08-02T17:48:01.737-04:002012-08-02T17:48:01.737-04:00Hi David
I bought a John Rocha messenger bag from ...Hi David<br />I bought a John Rocha messenger bag from Debenhams during their sale earlier this year. The only point that seems to me is that the main area of the gapes at the sides, other than that it's quite capacious.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-27508575767866919892012-07-30T09:06:24.232-04:002012-07-30T09:06:24.232-04:00Paperchase is my favourite place, to the point tha...Paperchase is my favourite place, to the point that I now avoid it at all costs to stop myself buying EVERYTHING. I may need a trip on saturday though! pay day tomorrow after all...Clareiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00080938392894889279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-1857033105397467952012-07-29T17:48:16.355-04:002012-07-29T17:48:16.355-04:00Hi Anthony
I'm really pleased with the John R...Hi Anthony<br /><br />I'm really pleased with the John Rocha bag I bought on Friday from Debenhams in Cardiff. I've used it for a couple of days now, and it holds all my stuff beautifully. Strictly a weekend and evening bag - as someone else said elsewhere, I don't want to confuse it with my work stuff.<br /><br />I don't think it's going to tempt me back to A5 Filos though...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-2572598587793345502012-07-29T16:28:47.188-04:002012-07-29T16:28:47.188-04:00Hi David
I've had a man bag since 2006 I wasn&...Hi David<br />I've had a man bag since 2006 I wasn't aware they were called "Man Bags" until recently I've always referred to mine as a shoulder bag. The first one was an Antler Tote bag it's now decidedly showing signs of wear. Two years ago I bought a Tumi shoulder bag it's smaller and great for carrying Filofaxes and other essential itemsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-21816058418511609022012-07-29T13:37:17.445-04:002012-07-29T13:37:17.445-04:00Many thanks for all your replies Previously I'...Many thanks for all your replies Previously I've printed tiny labels by computer cut them to size and glued to the tabs. I'll certainly make a start with buying a labelling machine.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-82912293926819193782012-07-29T10:53:44.358-04:002012-07-29T10:53:44.358-04:00I've got a ymo label maker and it's brilli...I've got a ymo label maker and it's brilliant.....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-83974772570866519482012-07-29T10:51:56.958-04:002012-07-29T10:51:56.958-04:00Hi Paul, that's a really handsome binder.....I...Hi Paul, that's a really handsome binder.....I don't think they're available in the UK now....maybe elsewhere in the world. I'll look forward vry much to your guest posts, as from the photos you have posted the interior looks as good as the exterior!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-59319757999512404042012-07-29T10:45:17.428-04:002012-07-29T10:45:17.428-04:00hi Paul, that's 30mm according to Steve....tha...hi Paul, that's 30mm according to Steve....that's the top ring size available.....I agree that among all the compacts, some people still want a big ring size for all their stuff.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-45952653673517254002012-07-29T09:56:40.952-04:002012-07-29T09:56:40.952-04:00I have a DymoLetra Tag, details at the end of this...I have a DymoLetra Tag, details at the end of this post:<br />http://philofaxy.blogspot.com/2011/11/my-set-up-for-2012.html<br /><br />I've used it quite a bit since we moved to France, not only for labelling dividers but also for labelling things like the fuse box in English leaving the original French there as well!Steve Mortonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08062727836545335187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-9597098089552516142012-07-29T09:52:44.439-04:002012-07-29T09:52:44.439-04:00Anthony, I use a Brother, it was the cheapest in t...Anthony, I use a Brother, it was the cheapest in the store and it does fine. It was less than £20.Paul Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834134905640040795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-18064592756973849082012-07-28T18:22:16.470-04:002012-07-28T18:22:16.470-04:00I'm not sure whether this question has been an...I'm not sure whether this question has been answered previously. Does anyone use a labelling machine to add titles to the tabs on their Filofaxes if so what machine has been the best.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-59715122454243400922012-07-28T18:11:04.266-04:002012-07-28T18:11:04.266-04:00I have a Nica bag (reviewed on my blog somewhere) ...I have a Nica bag (reviewed on my blog somewhere) with three compartments, a zip up one for my Filofax and purse, with a large magnetic popper close on each, one with bus pass, headphone and keys and the other with makeup and tissues in... Keeps my Filofax free from any mess and zipped up away from the rain!!Clareiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00080938392894889279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-24213001910586467452012-07-28T13:16:27.879-04:002012-07-28T13:16:27.879-04:00http://www.flickr.com/photos/burjmax/7662898678/in...http://www.flickr.com/photos/burjmax/7662898678/in/photostreamPaul Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834134905640040795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-72482166116099056032012-07-28T13:10:27.377-04:002012-07-28T13:10:27.377-04:00David, I have just uploaded 4 photos to Flickr so ...David, I have just uploaded 4 photos to Flickr so you can see the Portland Grand rings. Let me know if you want additional ones, happy to help. The leather is beautiful, it is the softest filofax I have ever owned and its over 20 years old. Yet despite being soft, it hasn't ripped, torn, faded or anything. I called Filofax and asked if they had any organisers with bigger rings, and they told Paul Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834134905640040795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-75208194088873792702012-07-28T11:39:13.891-04:002012-07-28T11:39:13.891-04:00I can only blame the iPhone's inability to edi...I can only blame the iPhone's inability to edit the post. I'm not usually this illiterate.Paul Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834134905640040795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-30181177619516835112012-07-28T11:35:21.371-04:002012-07-28T11:35:21.371-04:00David, I'm not sure what they are in new money...David, I'm not sure what they are in new money but in real money, they are 5/4 inch on an inch and a quarter. Big. And even the spine is big. I can't look at doing a guest post until I Greg my PhD thesis submitted but I'll take a photo tonight and post the link. Anothe surprising decision was the one to discontinue the oversized rings. I know the compact has really taken off but thatPaul Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834134905640040795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-47727648330333941362012-07-28T04:29:03.172-04:002012-07-28T04:29:03.172-04:00David
Personal Malden 23mm, A5 Malden 30mm, A5 Fin...David<br />Personal Malden 23mm, A5 Malden 30mm, A5 Finsbury 30mm <br /><br />SteveSteve Mortonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08062727836545335187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-70839497551477321992012-07-28T04:28:17.214-04:002012-07-28T04:28:17.214-04:00There are some Filofax weights listed in a post fr...There are some Filofax weights listed in a post from last year<br /><br />http://philofaxy.blogspot.com/2011/08/filofax-organiser-weigh-in.html<br /><br />The Google Doc is still live and open for further updates/additions <br /><br />SteveSteve Mortonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08062727836545335187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-27528289817669097282012-07-28T03:19:36.960-04:002012-07-28T03:19:36.960-04:00I also think my decision not to use specialist for...I also think my decision not to use specialist forms, and to run the whole system in plain and lined (plus to-do at the moment, because have some I need to use up) has contributed to the 'diet'. Of course it also means I can stick to cotton cream throughout, which I like.<br /><br />Does anyone else have any FF 'diet' tips? Mine would be *not* to use a day-on-two-pages diary - I Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-29280596049398843512012-07-28T03:16:16.581-04:002012-07-28T03:16:16.581-04:00I've not heard that expression before, it'...I've not heard that expression before, it's funny how you can hear something new and pretty much intuitively know what's being referred to....very appropriate!<br /><br />That still makes the Personal Filo the easiest access, most compatible across all 'platforms' (home, work, mall, school etc), most reliable (won't corrupt/delete/duplicate data try telling that to a Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-79773306642486309142012-07-28T02:58:01.681-04:002012-07-28T02:58:01.681-04:00Or as they'd probably say in the States..........Or as they'd probably say in the States......."loaded for Bear".Paul Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834134905640040795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-56487967218445794332012-07-28T02:57:28.900-04:002012-07-28T02:57:28.900-04:00I'd like to add my own statistic here David: w...I'd like to add my own statistic here David: weight of my A5 Cuban Zip, fully loaded for work - 2.1 Kilos. It was why I downsized to Personal. I wish I'd taken a photo of it before I broke the papers apart. It was a sight to behold. Even with the personal, I'm using the Portland Grand as I need the bigger rings. My aim is to slim down to a standard 7/8 Filofax.I have a beautiful Paul Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834134905640040795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-7186902843327769592012-07-28T02:55:04.737-04:002012-07-28T02:55:04.737-04:00Sorry, my post got cut off in mid-sentence. The cu...Sorry, my post got cut off in mid-sentence. The curse of the iPhone. More importantly, I didn't realise you were in the US. That problem with paper size has been causing a problem since I first worked with US Forces back in the 80s. So your point about copatibility with other Personal sizes makes perfect sense. And yes, we do seem to have a lot of nice stationary stores in UK. Is it any Paul Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834134905640040795noreply@blogger.com