tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post5747721822646901295..comments2024-03-28T10:34:56.034-04:00Comments on Philofaxy: My Former Franklin Covey LifeLauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03550291806241735598noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-54958619323438127702018-08-07T19:01:03.299-04:002018-08-07T19:01:03.299-04:00The one pictures is just like the one I am still c...The one pictures is just like the one I am still carrying today. I love mine and wish I had another like it for a backup. 😊Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04910672812195552998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-52651944070723177922012-07-24T01:11:23.920-04:002012-07-24T01:11:23.920-04:00if you no longer use the leather change holder, I&...if you no longer use the leather change holder, I'd love to give it a second home. Mine disappeared when my beloved pigskin filofax was stolen many years ago and I've missed it ever since. I wish they would re-introduce them.Paul Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834134905640040795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-72816117184152161262012-07-24T01:03:51.062-04:002012-07-24T01:03:51.062-04:00If you don't use your leather holder, I'd ...If you don't use your leather holder, I'd love to give it a second home. Mine disappeared when my beloved and cherished Pigskin binder was stolen years ago, and I've missed its practicality ever since. I can't understand why they done re-release them. So many people use their film as a wallet now.Paul Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834134905640040795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-68635649673767869002012-07-24T01:01:54.338-04:002012-07-24T01:01:54.338-04:00If you're still reading this, the try-fold was...If you're still reading this, the try-fold was no urban myth. I was in the army in the 1980s and most of us had them then. Two sets of rings in one binder. We were even issued with them if you knew the right people, although these weren't leather, they were vinyl, in olive green. I will upload some photos in a couple of weeks when studies are over.Paul Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834134905640040795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-19899799977539397092008-10-21T19:59:00.001-04:002008-10-21T19:59:00.001-04:00Here's an Ebay seller who has a decent selection o...Here's an Ebay seller who has a decent selection of older Filofax models - including the Stirling and the Pak(which I suspect is the bright orange thing mentioned in a post above).<BR/><BR/>I recently got my pocket Henley from her, and the shopping experience was awsome all the way.<BR/><BR/>http://stores.ebay.com/MARLIS-BEST-OF-BEST_FILOFAX_W0QQcolZ4QQdirZQ2d1QQfsubZ4315275QQftidZ2QQtZkmAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-5156364210726185062008-10-21T19:59:00.000-04:002008-10-21T19:59:00.000-04:00Here's an Ebay seller who has a decent selection o...Here's an Ebay seller who has a decent selection of older Filofax models - including the Stirling and the Pak(which I suspect is the bright orange thing mentioned in a post above).<BR/>I recently got my pocket Henley from her, and the shopping experience was awsome all the way.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-85983725580371836262008-09-27T10:12:00.000-04:002008-09-27T10:12:00.000-04:00I enjoyed all the nice comments about the Finchley...I enjoyed all the nice comments about the Finchley. I have the red for my main "brain" and I have come to appreciate it. The only problem with it is that it is a bit too narrow to accommodate the Franklin-Covey inserts I used to use.Vidyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03711911366735478870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-9875235743328935272008-09-26T14:08:00.000-04:002008-09-26T14:08:00.000-04:00Here's another pen loop hack -- I use one loop for...Here's another pen loop hack -- I use one loop for two pens. Rather than slip one pen through the loop, I use the pen clips to hook onto the loop itself. Works like a charm.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-32102733679936012732008-09-26T07:39:00.000-04:002008-09-26T07:39:00.000-04:00Thank you, Dewanna and GG, for your suggestions re...Thank you, Dewanna and GG, for your suggestions re: fabricating an extra pen loop. I sliced a pen loop on an old daybook from Target and, yes, it works! But I get your point, Dewanna, about the floppiness. <BR/><BR/>While chopping up my Target book, I came up with another idea: take an old book, one with a pen loop that would match the Filo I want to add it to, cut it off, and bring it to a Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-31212614140474894002008-09-25T22:17:00.000-04:002008-09-25T22:17:00.000-04:00I should have been more specific that I use the Sc...I should have been more specific that I use the Scotch package mailing tape for my pen loops -- it's about an inch and a half wide and nice and clear and strong. I don't know if regular Scotch tape like we use in the office would work, but you could try that to start with -- I'm sure it's easier to work with.<BR/><BR/>Actually I used card stock the first time I made one of these, and stapled thegghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16326070581375103181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-15496638336711686302008-09-25T20:51:00.000-04:002008-09-25T20:51:00.000-04:00GG,Thanks for the Scotch tape tip. I will try it....GG,<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the Scotch tape tip. I will try it. I spotted a set of pastel plastic slash/pocket inserts at Staples, in the display for Franklin Covey and Dayrunner. I will purchase a pack and try out your tape idea. <BR/><BR/>I really like the "idea" of my personal Sterling, but it simply will not snap shut because I stuff my Filo to the max. Dayrunner made a knock-off, with Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-49522396283367322822008-09-25T16:56:00.000-04:002008-09-25T16:56:00.000-04:00Anonymous, you have a Sterling too? I'd love to s...Anonymous, you have a Sterling too? <BR/><BR/>I'd love to see a picture. I have a pocket Sterling, love the microfiber and the fold-over flap. Just wish it were bigger, preferably A5. When did you get yours? I don't even know when they were made, and haven't seen them on Ebay or anywhere else. <BR/><BR/>My husband got mine at a garage sale, like new condition, but no packaging or anything gghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16326070581375103181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-61359264867484769322008-09-25T16:52:00.000-04:002008-09-25T16:52:00.000-04:00Here's a pen loop hack that won't require you to c...Here's a pen loop hack that won't require you to cut your Filofax pen loop. And it only takes a couple of minutes to do it, though the first time you might take a bit longer.<BR/><BR/>I've made several of these for various notebooks and binders. I make mine with Scotch transparent packing tape, tho, as I don't like the look of the duct tape. And for the last one, I've taped it to a clear gghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16326070581375103181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-67913296942104903262008-09-25T15:19:00.000-04:002008-09-25T15:19:00.000-04:00Dewanna, Thank you! I understand! And it's a ter...Dewanna, Thank you! I understand! And it's a terrific idea. I am contemplating my Filo collection and wondering which one will go under the knife first. I think I'll practice on my Domino...no, perhaps I'll do experimental surgery on an old Dayrunner or Franklin Covey before I disfigure one of my beloved Filos. Again, thank you! And to Kanalt: My black Finchley has the best, well, "action" Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-67846200730640517882008-09-25T14:27:00.000-04:002008-09-25T14:27:00.000-04:00Anonymous - I'd love to see pictures of all those ...Anonymous - I'd love to see pictures of all those planners, especially since some of them are no longer on the Filofax website (unless I missed them). I'm thinking about a red finchley - I don't tend to "stuff" mine though, so I'm not worried - I just need to decide if it's something I really want to spend my money on since I have the chocolate classic, which I love (just trying to build my WellPlannedLifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14639851771653623399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-55409526329017257932008-09-25T12:20:00.000-04:002008-09-25T12:20:00.000-04:00'Productivity porn' -- doesn't that sound exciting...'Productivity porn' -- doesn't that sound exciting! I'll have to check out the Bourne movies. One of my favorites has always been 'Taking Care of Business' with Jim Belushi. It's hilarious and shows us just how dependent we can become on these little books.<BR/><BR/>As for the pen loop -- it's a little tough to describe in words, but here goes... the pen loop is just over an inch long. Just snip Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-73116226761423549732008-09-25T10:09:00.000-04:002008-09-25T10:09:00.000-04:00Dewanna, Thanks for the "split pen loop" idea - I'...Dewanna, Thanks for the "split pen loop" idea - I'm still trying to visualize it, though. One takes a scissor and...? Stitches an additional bit of elastic or leather to the loop? I'm sure the mechanics will come to me several hours from now. When I use my Kensington or Stratford, I slip a slender pen in the zip pocket and keep a mechanical pencil in the loop. That's why the gusset is so Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-19250915582954826312008-09-25T09:22:00.000-04:002008-09-25T09:22:00.000-04:00Anonymous, I forgot about the onion skin leaves un...Anonymous, I forgot about the onion skin leaves until reading your post. They were excellent and I really miss them. You can still find some onion skin in craft stores and cut to fit, but it's not quite the same.<BR/><BR/>I was also interested in the Siena because of the soft leather construction, but wasn't crazy about the little zip pocket on the outside. I have a personal size Eton. The Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-56886433614432830402008-09-25T08:09:00.000-04:002008-09-25T08:09:00.000-04:00Yes, dewanna, I DO remember some of the old insert...Yes, dewanna, I DO remember some of the old inserts available via Filofax. I have an ancient black leather insert with two zippers: one close to the outer edge, and the second, shorter zipper runs from the center of the leather to the edge. My guess is they designed the larger zip area for dollar bills, and the smaller zip area for coins. I've used it for many different things over the years -Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-51204391464262036702008-09-24T13:22:00.000-04:002008-09-24T13:22:00.000-04:00Ahh, the memories! Your post reminded me of my old...Ahh, the memories! Your post reminded me of my old Franklin Covey days. As in relationships, the things that drove me to FC in the first place, became the things that drove me away in the end -- daily planning & prioritizing, mission statements, instruction manuals, etc. The two page per day format became too much to keep up with and I soon longed for the freedom of my old Filofax.<BR/><BR/>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com