tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763264385856038915.post4115998236504002899..comments2023-05-14T15:27:46.164+01:00Comments on Plannerisms: Raise your hand if you're having planner issues.Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03550291806241735598noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763264385856038915.post-53410097724251362902011-05-04T12:08:21.187+01:002011-05-04T12:08:21.187+01:00Sorry frogdanceflower, I don't have any experi...Sorry frogdanceflower, I don't have any experience with the Soho cover so I can't help you there. I would expect the catalog has the most accurate information, so check that before making your final decision. Good luck! :)Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03550291806241735598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763264385856038915.post-44417579241069445442011-05-04T10:29:12.768+01:002011-05-04T10:29:12.768+01:00Hi Laurie, thanks! your reply is much faster than ...Hi Laurie, thanks! your reply is much faster than quo vadis. I emailed them about this yesterday, and still have no reply from them. your reply is very useful. I may choose Academic Minister not with the RLH covers but soho cover(Red). do you have any photo of minister in soho red cover? The website also only has the partial square pic, did not have the picture of the whole notebook that your blog has. <br /><br />I also feel the uk website has so many errors. <br /> <br />http://issuu.com/exaclair/docs/qvexcatalog2012 this has the clearer description of each product. <br /><br />for example, the insert note according to the catalog is blank. Each has 16 pages. However, the simple accurate information is not show on uk website,frogdanceflowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17366471552641811587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763264385856038915.post-14083622445623585402011-05-04T01:53:35.089+01:002011-05-04T01:53:35.089+01:00To clarify: the RLH covers are in fact bound. I di...To clarify: the RLH covers are in fact bound. I did see on the link you provided that it says refillable, but I think that is the standard information for the Academic Minister. Many of its cover options are refillable but the RLH is not. Here is the link to the cover-specific information stating it is bound:<br /><br />http://www.quovadis-diaries.co.uk/acatalog/Robert_le_h_ros_Cover.html<br /><br />In my experience with the UK Quo Vadis website there are many oversights and mistakes like that, so you have to be careful. You may not always get what they say it is!Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03550291806241735598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763264385856038915.post-50710273549433237822011-05-04T01:49:53.000+01:002011-05-04T01:49:53.000+01:00Hi frogdanceflower,
I haven't used a planner ...Hi frogdanceflower,<br /><br />I haven't used a planner with a Robert Le Heros cover but my sister has. She said the cover is not hard, but "firm" (not completely soft but not rigid either). I do know that the Le Heros covers are bound, not refillable.<br /><br />I'm glad you like my blog, thanks for reading! :)Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03550291806241735598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763264385856038915.post-51619622633675413192011-05-03T23:11:09.279+01:002011-05-03T23:11:09.279+01:00Hi Laurie,
I just discovered your blog and enjoy ...Hi Laurie, <br />I just discovered your blog and enjoy a lot! <br /><br />I am considering to get my first quo vadis after reading your blog. <br />and I am thinking of academic minister, because of the beautiful Robert le Heros cover. do you have any review, details, or experience of those retro covers? And do you know about academic minister robert le heros is bound or refillable? because on the catalogue it was bound, but here (the link) is refillable. thanks. <br /><br />http://www.quovadis-diaries.co.uk/acatalog/ACADEMIC_MINISTER_ROBERT_LE_HEROS_2011-12.htmlfrogdanceflowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17366471552641811587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763264385856038915.post-91062743658581425452011-04-29T02:28:04.181+01:002011-04-29T02:28:04.181+01:00I was able to find a large pink Minister with elas...I was able to find a large pink Minister with elastic closure on ebay and ordered it so I am excited to try it! This might work, if I have a separate notebook to write all my work notes in. It may not stress me out if I make a division between Planner and Notebook, I've never tried that separation before. I had a similar separation issue when I stressed about not having my planner also be my wallet (which it was for years when I was able to use a personal Filofax). I have since gotten over that hump. I will let you know how it goes. I should get the Minister early next week. There is nothing better than waiting for a new planner to arrive in the mail hoping that it will solve all of your planner problems!!!!! Thanks for your idea :)Deahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12314350440270399900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763264385856038915.post-39766097385080413702011-04-29T01:55:39.440+01:002011-04-29T01:55:39.440+01:00Hi Dea,
I recommend you use a separate notebook f...Hi Dea,<br /><br />I recommend you use a separate notebook for work separate from your planner, too avoid things getting too bulky. I recommend the Moleskine Volant notebooks, they are superslim and come in sizes from Extra Small to Extra Large. I would recommend the Large or Extra Large size for work.<br /><br />And, I would recommend only one planner, not a separate one in your bag and one on your desk. It's too stressful to keep two planners synched, and something is bound to slip through the cracks.<br /><br />I've found that the Quo Vadis Trinote and Minister planners have a nice big page size but are super-slim so very portable. You can see all about them in my sidebar, just click on the name of the planner. You might have a hard time finding them this time of year and might have to wait for their academic-year versions: Septanote and Academic Minister, which you can see here:<br /><br />http://www.quovadisplanners.com/catalog/aminister<br /><br />http://www.quovadisplanners.com/catalog/septanote<br /><br />These also come with pretty covers too.<br /><br />I have found from personal experience that I like a large page size, and if the book is slim like these are they are still very portable.<br /><br />Let me know what you think of these suggestions, and if you want more ideas. :)Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03550291806241735598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763264385856038915.post-47913398333458728112011-04-28T00:35:31.204+01:002011-04-28T00:35:31.204+01:00Here is my planner dilemma. After much trial and ...Here is my planner dilemma. After much trial and error I have determined that I like the following: 1. A notebook to write notes in for work 2. A calendar that is portable in my purse and 3. A weekly view (think Planner Pad) for tasks that I can have a week at a view. My problem is, that I want this all together, in something small enough to carry around (I totally agree with your A5 Domino stress) but is large enough to write in that fits in my purse. I stress when I try a purse mini book and a master desk planner, I stress when I try a medium ring agenda. I am currently using a small leather notebook that also contains my calendar that I can carry in my purse and The Planner Pad that lives on my desk, and I am in constant anxt, particularly since the Planner Pad is ugly black and I can't find a cover to fit it. It sounds like I have some of the same issues as you, have you any suggestions?Deahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12314350440270399900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763264385856038915.post-51833067225486188322011-04-24T03:28:47.687+01:002011-04-24T03:28:47.687+01:00@petra, I've ordered some FF inserts; after a ...@petra, I've ordered some FF inserts; after a few weeks of a trial, if I can make the personal page-a-day format work, I'll get a nice FF binder.<br /><br />Since my last comment above, I realized my pseudo-A5 is just too damn big and I've moved down to a personal side. We'll see.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763264385856038915.post-82681601157960639672011-04-23T21:15:05.927+01:002011-04-23T21:15:05.927+01:00I received my new aqua Finsbury from pensandleathe...I received my new aqua Finsbury from pensandleather.com in today's mail and moved right into it. I'm thrilled! The leather is beautiful and soft -- and shiny, unlike the binders I received from filofaxusa. No question where my future filofaxes will come from! I'm not going to even bother with training it to lie flat...will just let it happen naturally over time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763264385856038915.post-65948429589022000052011-04-23T04:44:13.975+01:002011-04-23T04:44:13.975+01:00Terri, don't be envious. DayTimer has some ver...Terri, don't be envious. DayTimer has some very nice pocket arrangements and I love the black rings on many of their binders. That said, I have mostly filos because I think the quality is much better. Somehow Filos are just more refined, even if they're the nonleather, cheaper versions! The Metropol is the nicest "plastic" binder I've ever seen. I use my DayTimer inserts in Filos (the personal/portable size matches perfectly). <br /><br />Okay, so I'll revise my advice -- quit being envious and go buy some filos ;-)Petrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09956694006630128340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763264385856038915.post-9340558421770220642011-04-21T00:21:38.183+01:002011-04-21T00:21:38.183+01:00oh dear. I went to pensandleather.com . Who KNEW...oh dear. I went to pensandleather.com . Who KNEW there was such a great variety of Filo binders. I was completely happy with my DayTimer "Malibu" turquoise blue binder. Now I'm having binder envy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763264385856038915.post-85007435025380906722011-04-20T21:22:45.518+01:002011-04-20T21:22:45.518+01:00Jill V. - DON'T rely on Filofaxusa. They'r...Jill V. - DON'T rely on Filofaxusa. They're apparently the last to get everything. I just ordered an aqua finsbury personal size from pensandleather.com this morning and already have notification that it has shipped. I'm so excited! I LOVE the aqua, but I dropped mine and it took all the color off. Filofaxusa wouldn't do more than a 25% discount on a future order and I couldn't stand to use something so trashy looking. Now I can start fresh (and for approx. $10 less than filofasusa is charging). Can't wait to get it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763264385856038915.post-90922310947550089262011-04-20T05:53:51.999+01:002011-04-20T05:53:51.999+01:00@ Petra - I am waiting for them to come in the mai...@ Petra - I am waiting for them to come in the mail. I checked the rest of the formats (and the ones I'd been using in 2006) and I HATED that stupid time/line going down the middle of the day space. The Serenity looked the least obtrusive and had the most "writing" space on them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763264385856038915.post-82474577319872257192011-04-20T04:24:52.251+01:002011-04-20T04:24:52.251+01:00Terri, the Serenity is wonderful - I've used i...Terri, the Serenity is wonderful - I've used it in the personal (DayTimer portable) size. Very unobtrusive lines, times on the left instead of the middle, and pretty colors and pictures :-)Petrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09956694006630128340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763264385856038915.post-55058663455339306262011-04-20T01:04:38.265+01:002011-04-20T01:04:38.265+01:00Gosh you are right, the only Personal size purple ...Gosh you are right, the only Personal size purple binder available on the Filofaxusa.com site right now is the Domino! There's not even the Raspberry Finsbury anymore! Where's the purple Finchley? I wonder why they are all gone?<br /><br />In my experience it takes about a week to ship from Filofax UK to the US, but I've never ordered a binder, only inserts. Be warned though, unless they have changed their policy (from us complaining), Filofax UK charges shipping by the value of the order, not by weight, so more expensive binders will cost you more to ship. Like I said though this may have changed because so many of us complained about it!<br /><br />And Jill, by the way, you HAVE seen Philofaxy.com haven't you? If not, go over and check out a whole bunch of people who love Filofax...if you dare!! ;DLauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03550291806241735598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763264385856038915.post-68142809346107614392011-04-19T23:30:41.675+01:002011-04-19T23:30:41.675+01:00Oh, and does anyone know how long shipping from th...Oh, and does anyone know how long shipping from the UK Filofax site takes to the US? If I am going to order a planner from there, I will be ordering some inserts as well, and was just wondering how long I will be pining. . .Jill V.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06662903893055489802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763264385856038915.post-14627850920243458752011-04-19T23:27:57.087+01:002011-04-19T23:27:57.087+01:00Hi Laurie! I found your blog this week and have ha...Hi Laurie! I found your blog this week and have had a joy reading it! <br />I am on the way to my 3rd planner this year--MomAgenda, the Moleskine Large, and I am trying to get a Filofax in a lovely purple of some sort, but seems like no one in the US has any, ARG. Your Grape was the one that drove me to this Google-ing obsession!<br />I also (on your suggestion) ordered the Minister inserts from QuoVadis (hopefully they will fit if I can find a Personal size planner!). <br />I am getting ready to have a major job change and therefore my planner needs are changing. Hopeing Filofax is the answer. . . :)Jill V.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06662903893055489802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763264385856038915.post-65576518553175284082011-04-19T04:21:14.647+01:002011-04-19T04:21:14.647+01:00Hand Raised!
I am trying my best to stick to my W...Hand Raised!<br /><br />I am trying my best to stick to my Wo2P Filofax inserts, but am constantly surfing around for something new. It's not that the Filo inserts are bad, it's just that they are lacking something... I don't know what.<br /><br />And I agree with Steve's idea- sounds perfect!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763264385856038915.post-14405726833063462182011-04-19T02:25:33.568+01:002011-04-19T02:25:33.568+01:00Hi Laurie, just having a wander through your blog ...Hi Laurie, just having a wander through your blog - it's fantastic! A whole blog dedicated to planners, I think I'll be here a while...<br />Thanks again for your comment!hello zogihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01524529612727625240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763264385856038915.post-74078335602832907962011-04-19T02:25:09.352+01:002011-04-19T02:25:09.352+01:00Mami China, I had never heard of the Action Day pl...Mami China, I had never heard of the Action Day planner before, it has an interesting layout. I like the prioritization of tasks built into the weekly plan.<br /><br />Greg I hope the A5 zipped Fins works well for you!!<br /><br />Terri I hope your new setup works well for you. Keep us updated as you use it!Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03550291806241735598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763264385856038915.post-38388132647046843002011-04-19T01:50:45.437+01:002011-04-19T01:50:45.437+01:00*waves hand in air*
I decided to try week-on-2-pag...*waves hand in air*<br />I decided to try week-on-2-pages with monthly tabs. My change/addition in work contracts means I need more planner real estate. With the bound weekly vertical planner that need was filled, but I did not have room for my extra notes.<br /><br />I like the Filofax Academic inserts but my binder has 7 rings, not 6, so they wouldn't work. DayTimer has some; I found one (called Serenity) that has a lot of open space and not too much "frou frou" on the page, so hopefully that will work. It is the Classic 5.5 x 8.5 size.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763264385856038915.post-2663863611748957292011-04-18T23:36:02.551+01:002011-04-18T23:36:02.551+01:00You know I've had issues. LOL
Time System retu...You know I've had issues. LOL<br />Time System returned<br />Daytimer returned<br />I just ordered an A5 Finsbury zip.<br />1 PPD business with extra "to do's".<br />Going to try an intigrate some of the TS ideas into a brand new Filo.<br />Blank dividers should make it simple.<br />Let you know the outcome.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763264385856038915.post-36631519105984734912011-04-18T20:07:04.017+01:002011-04-18T20:07:04.017+01:00For my mid year switch I just picked up the Action...For my mid year switch I just picked up the Action Day planner. The format of it I love. The size I love. But I still had to hack it and add monthly views (I need weekly and monthly) and I need to add a pocket so place things in there. Also, there are designated columns for project planning and I pretty much ignore them and use my own headings. I have loved in the past, the Planner Pad and I may go back to it. But the personal size is still a bit too big for me and there are not enough plain note pages. Action planner gives you 35 pages worth of notes. I have been toying with just using a monthly and a notebook for lists which is inevitably what I need for the week but it would have to be big enough to write a lot and yet small enough to take around. I do always have a big handbag but I still don't like a huge planner and yet I do want it to have everything.Dr. Guzmánhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01494884434806825174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763264385856038915.post-81628066974567717942011-04-18T15:30:13.352+01:002011-04-18T15:30:13.352+01:00Steve, you took the words (more eloquently) right ...Steve, you took the words (more eloquently) right out of my mouth! I was going to say I have two words for you...bigger handbag ; )<br /><br />In all seriousness, I feel your pain...I can never seem to find the perfect system either.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com