tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post4956420437474496127..comments2024-03-29T04:00:59.839-04:00Comments on Philofaxy: Free for All Friday No 234Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03550291806241735598noreply@blogger.comBlogger67125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-35546095736457737682013-10-19T04:13:07.848-04:002013-10-19T04:13:07.848-04:00I really like having the notepad slot, although I ...I really like having the notepad slot, although I seldom use the notepad. During my brief visit to the Land of Portland, though, I definitely missed it.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10541238627141626564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-27597970446238880572013-05-15T17:49:05.310-04:002013-05-15T17:49:05.310-04:00Sorry I missed your question! I clearly remember t...Sorry I missed your question! I clearly remember the original Deskfax, but never owned one.<br /><br />On checking my historic notes (25 years old!) the page dimensions I noted at the time were indeed 180mmx 171mm for the double width (there's a reference to Deskfax alongside). This 10mm difference in the sizing comes from the double sheet being able to fit in a standard binder when folded. Tim Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04320789185450598620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-11106335197112289142013-05-15T15:22:31.628-04:002013-05-15T15:22:31.628-04:00Tim, how certain are you of the page measurement? ...Tim, how certain are you of the page measurement? I've asked in several places, but all anyone seems to know is that "double Personal" in 180mm, which I suspect refers to the current fold-out sheets, and not the original Deskfax (which was also a Lefax size). I have yet to find a definitive source for the exact size of the original Deskfax pages, and I really need one!Gemma Seymourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16286558081131448753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-67651663233986039482013-05-14T10:15:54.140-04:002013-05-14T10:15:54.140-04:00Thanks Steve! I've gone for the supermarket ow...Thanks Steve! I've gone for the supermarket own version and covered it in a paper towel sprayed with the fabric freshener and it's slowly smelling nicer! I'm going to try it a few more times as there is an undertone of must when you smell it. Then I'm going to put some Nivea cream on it as recommended by another Philofaxer.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10445544793468966061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-42421939109875099182013-05-13T03:19:43.943-04:002013-05-13T03:19:43.943-04:00You should have seen me when I moved into my raspb...You should have seen me when I moved into my raspberry Personal Chameleon! I had hearts in my eyes, and it wasn't the reflection of the pattern! She has everything I need! (I swore I'd never do this, but I named her Cam and she's a she, not an it.) I only look for anything to improve when it comes to inserts, but don't we all do that?<br /><br />So, Louise, if you're gaga, I&#Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15310770980836038807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-26990948502454714882013-05-13T03:00:58.265-04:002013-05-13T03:00:58.265-04:00I compared Finsburys in two stores, realized that ...I compared Finsburys in two stores, realized that they are only slightly easier to handle (due to prior handling by other people, no doubt) and decided to keep mine. I started giving it a good workout and it's already easier to handle! I won't regret keeping that one, I'm sure!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15310770980836038807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-40215024209993364132013-05-12T20:28:26.897-04:002013-05-12T20:28:26.897-04:00I don't have any planners (personal Pimlico Fi...I don't have any planners (personal Pimlico Filofax, slimline Bosca, and a Kate Spade one) that have a note pad slot but I would want one as long as there is another pocket in the back. I think it is useful for outlining projects and jotting down ideas. Plus I saw some project note pads at an office supply store that would probably fit in that slot. Behttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10482495677635690573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-82021735290839685152013-05-12T15:51:46.133-04:002013-05-12T15:51:46.133-04:00I came late to this post but I used the notepad sl...I came late to this post but I used the notepad slot all the time in my A5, I couldn't have functioned without it. In my Personal, I would use the slot if mine had one but it doesn't. I do a lot of client meetings and a Filofax notepad suits me perfectly. I had to come up with a hack fir it to fit in my binder, while being able to take t out without opening the rings. More to come when I Paul Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834134905640040795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-30306326275061315802013-05-12T15:46:08.578-04:002013-05-12T15:46:08.578-04:00I had to come up with a slightly different variati...I had to come up with a slightly different variation from Ray's to accommodate my binder. I'll include some photos and an explanation in my guest post, it might help someone else with a similar configuration of binder.Paul Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834134905640040795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-50316999587758457372013-05-12T15:43:35.827-04:002013-05-12T15:43:35.827-04:00I came late to this post but I used the notepad sl...I came late to this post but I used the notepad slot all the time in my A5, I couldn't have functioned without it. In my Personal, I would use the slot if mine had one but it doesn't. I do a lot of client meetings and a Filofax notepad suits me perfectly. I had to come up with a hack fir it to fit in my binder, while being able to take t out without opening the rings. More to come when I Paul Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834134905640040795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-69337943010580107582013-05-12T04:56:56.462-04:002013-05-12T04:56:56.462-04:00Oh, I didn't realise (note to self, must pay m...Oh, I didn't realise (note to self, must pay more attention!). I hope they do give a donation to Chimwemwe, considering all the help they've had from you, Josh and Tim. Careless Memorieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15840233747429431568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-19808844954796688842013-05-11T11:25:11.245-04:002013-05-11T11:25:11.245-04:00Also, I have very high hopes for the QuoVadis page...Also, I have very high hopes for the QuoVadis pages which will be imported into the States for the first time sometime soon. For the first time I'm planning to try maintaining a separate planner for work (a Franklin Compact) and if it works I may just try the Quo Vadis week plus notes format for my personal needs inside my Winchester. <br /><br />I keep a Lamy Safari with an ExtraFine nib Josh LaPortehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16772883862662679235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-11055385026677399652013-05-11T11:21:41.384-04:002013-05-11T11:21:41.384-04:00I must point out that Franklin Covey diary pages t...I must point out that Franklin Covey diary pages take fountain pen ink without the slightest trouble. Not particularly luxurious paper, feels a bit rough, but resists bleeding very well and does not show through very much, while being thin. Unfortunately they don't really properly fit into a filofax and they are printed in unpleasant green ink. Josh LaPortehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16772883862662679235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-26609910302579361022013-05-11T08:01:47.844-04:002013-05-11T08:01:47.844-04:00I'm a long time reader (love the site) and fir...I'm a long time reader (love the site) and first time poster, I don't have a notepad in the slot in the back of my organiser so I keep small squares of paper right at the front for quick notes.<br /> <br />I have a question, is there anyone out there who has the perfect planner? I feel slightly abnormal!! I have a pocket Mulberry, not sure if it's a proper one I got it 'used' Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-41152491098771522442013-05-11T06:45:18.777-04:002013-05-11T06:45:18.777-04:00Sreve, agreed.....cotton cream is the best pre-pun...Sreve, agreed.....cotton cream is the best pre-punched FF paper I've come across. Thinking of getting my various fountain pens set up again and trying them out on it (although it works well with ballpoint also). Failing that, maybe a Lamy Safari when I'm in London....a solicitor lent me one to sign some docs with and it seemed *very* good - especially for the price...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-32960584884561287732013-05-11T06:39:42.211-04:002013-05-11T06:39:42.211-04:00FF Cotton Cream paper works for me, pre-punched pa...FF Cotton Cream paper works for me, pre-punched paper that I print my own inserts on. Takes my Waterman fountain pen ok... I'm at the cheaper end of the FP scale compared to some!Steve Mortonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08062727836545335187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-30573267525322796982013-05-11T05:12:19.569-04:002013-05-11T05:12:19.569-04:00Hi Josh - not only is the duplication of contacts ...Hi Josh - not only is the duplication of contacts a persistent problem, but the duplication of appointment is even worse. This is multiplied exponentially in the case of recurring appointments - Google calendar tends to create a new set of appointments each time it syncs, in addition to the original/existing sets. So after a year of a recurring appointment, there could be over 50 'versions&#Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-10649534667480444492013-05-11T01:05:34.955-04:002013-05-11T01:05:34.955-04:00I just tried my iPad mini in the back pocket of my...I just tried my iPad mini in the back pocket of my A5 Malden and it does fit, it's tight with the apple screen cover thing on it as well as a slim clear plastic case along the back (I drop everything) but it totally does fit and would be a breeze if it was without the extra size of the covers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-45318159774353403662013-05-10T22:34:44.969-04:002013-05-10T22:34:44.969-04:00I don't use the notepad but find the notepad s...I don't use the notepad but find the notepad slot to be very handy for receipts, prescriptions, etc. in fact I chose the mini metropol for the back pocket which is handy for business or credit/store cards. I really wanted a leather mini but did not want a zipper pocket as I find it too small to be useful. I didn't know of any other minis that had a slip in pocket in the back so ended up Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17724328224689359468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-49413769207260990162013-05-10T20:38:26.871-04:002013-05-10T20:38:26.871-04:00David, you've really summarized my feelings on...David, you've really summarized my feelings on this topic perfectly. I actually am quite fond of the native calendar app on both older and the new BlackBerry OS. It is flexible and functional and easy to use. I also am less than enthused about the google calendar interface. But it works fine. In the end, I find electronic calendars to be just slightly less convenient to use and Josh LaPortehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16772883862662679235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-89043661680385322832013-05-10T18:43:14.329-04:002013-05-10T18:43:14.329-04:00It's the same one. I've requested that the...It's the same one. I've requested that they give a donation to Chimwemwe for the information sent to help them sell it. <br /><br />Considering the other items from this seller are not Filofax related, draw your own conclusions. Steve Mortonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08062727836545335187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-18022949122820694792013-05-10T18:19:59.428-04:002013-05-10T18:19:59.428-04:00A brown leather one has just been listed on eBay U...A brown leather one has just been listed on eBay UK, described as 'VINTAGE RETRO COLLECTABLE BROWN LEATHER FILOFAX 1980S' and an 'unusual vintage Filofax'. What a coincidence!Careless Memorieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15840233747429431568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-62844751998920603682013-05-10T15:53:07.870-04:002013-05-10T15:53:07.870-04:00I remember these! The page size was 190mm x 171mm ...I remember these! The page size was 190mm x 171mm landscape - hence the binder size of 220mm x 190mm. I can't recall ever seeing one in use though! In the late 80's this was the only size of form that wasn't the standard size (what we now know as Personal). <br /><br />The new portrait orientated Deskfax and A5 both came out in 1992.Tim Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04320789185450598620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-76303482139826182832013-05-10T15:36:36.736-04:002013-05-10T15:36:36.736-04:00I've thought long and hard (and repeatedly) ab...I've thought long and hard (and repeatedly) about using my phone in that way. There are some advantages, like being able to store post codes (for the SatNav) and collection codes for train tickets etc, much more easily, just by cutting and pasting them into the relevant appointment. My BlackBerry will easily sync Google Calendar and Contacts to the phone itself, and on the face of it, it Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-71073664614206801812013-05-10T15:27:24.016-04:002013-05-10T15:27:24.016-04:00I have that on my 'to read' list. Given th...I have that on my 'to read' list. Given that good time/life management is really about habit, it should be really interesting.....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com