03 April 2011

The Perfect Filofax?

Is there such a thing as the perfect Filofax? One that meets your requirements and desires 100%.

When Alison and I go looking at houses for people, we very rarely find the 100% house compared to the spec given to us by our clients. We often get close, but never 100%. But then thinking about the houses we have owned in UK and France none of those were/are 100% there's always something you wished was different.

In discussion with people last Saturday at the meet up we were all comparing our likes and dislikes in the current offerings. And LouLouDorset has also done a great post on 'Is there a Yummy Mummy Filofax' LouLou lists some of the current offerings and her pros and cons for each model she has included.  But none of them have no cons.

We all have our own preferences for colour, layout, pockets or no pockets, id slot or no id slot, smooth finish or not. Leather or non-leather. Will it lay flat or not? Location of the pen loop and it's size. The list is never ending and then there's the price... ok we won't mention that because that clouds the issue even further!

Even I have great difficulty deciding on a favourite or an organiser that meets all of my needs, likes or dislikes. I almost wish that Filofax did a customising service like Timbuk2 and Rickshaw Bags do. But then there might be too much choice? 

What would your perfect Filofax look like, what features would you include in it?

02 April 2011

Web Finds

Some more posts for you to have a read of:
Some time management posts too:
Enjoy.....


Date For Your Diary - Sunday 10 April 2011

We are going to run another conference roundtable voice chat using Skype.

I'm sure we are gradually getting to know each other's voices, but I will make a point of going 'around the table' to get everyone to introduce themselves this time.

So...When, Where, What, Who and How?

When? - Sunday 10 April from 12am (US East Coast time), 5pm London time, 6 pm Paris time 11pm Jakarta etc.

Where? - an on-line chat using Skype.

What do I need? - just a micro-phone and a free Skype account.

Who - All of you... connect up with Philofaxy and we will attempt to get as many of us linked in to the audio conference as possible.

How -

  1. Connect to Philofaxy by firstly searching for Philofaxy in Skype, I will then add you as a contact.
  2. Then  'Start Chat',  I will then add you in to the chat room. 
  3. Then if you request it, I can add you to the audio conference as well. But if you just want to chat via keyboard that's fine. That way it's slightly less hectic for me! 
Come and join in the fun, even if you only pop in to say hello...

As with previous round-tables there will also be a parallel text chat room going at the same time as the voice conference.

If you need any assistance setting up Skype, please pop a comment in this post and I will try and help you get one line. Skype is free for computer to computer calls....

Hope to be chatting with you next Sunday, if I can work out how to drive the new version of Skype!

01 April 2011

Free for All Friday No. 124

I've been waiting all year to do today's FFAF! Today is not only April Fool's Day, it's my birthday. As the inventor of the "Free for All Friday" column, it seems appropriate, no?

Some of you may be wondering how I came up with the idea for FFAF in the first place. It started at the very first Philofaxy meet up. The Original Philofaxer, Steve, Laurie and I were having lunch in London to discuss new ideas for the blog. But first we had to order some food.

As a young Yankee, Philofaxer was rather puzzled by the English pub menu. "Fish and Chips," he said. "What's that?"

Steve replied, "Fried Fish And Fries."

"That's it!" I cried! "That's the idea we've been looking for!"


Edit: April Fool! There was never any such meeting with all four of us. The origin of the idea for FFAF was much less exciting. I was inspired by the Wednesday "Blank Page" days on www.notebookism.com. I knew our readers would have plenty to talk about!

1st April....


Today is a special day.... because it's Nan's birthday. Happy Birthday Nan, I hope you are going to be celebrating today and all weekend for that matter.

Have a wonderful day Nan, I hope everyone will join me in wishing you all the best wishes on your birthday and for many years to come.