Maureen Posted January 22, 2007 Posted January 22, 2007 Ha Ha I have a nice handmade one in my fav colour !....tks to Jo! Quote
Liz Posted January 22, 2007 Posted January 22, 2007 I use a yellow Post-It note with the sticky bit folded and stuck down so it doesn't spoil the pages. I've been using it for the past two years or more. Quote
kernow_reader Posted January 22, 2007 Posted January 22, 2007 I fold over the page.......I know I know you don't have to tell me:irked: You do *what* ???!! I cannot believe this?? That is a cardinal sin dogmatix and, Louise, is it? I believe you're guilty too? Tsk, Tsk. Shame on you both! I have collected bookmarks for years so now have a wonderful choice ranging from paper to leather to metal. (My oldest bookmark is 23 years of age). I recently bought Metal Petals as I like to mark out interesting passages when I read them so I can either re-read them or copy them into my Quote Book at a later date. Sad, I know, but hey. . .that's my life. Quote
Icecream Posted January 22, 2007 Posted January 22, 2007 I lost all my bookmarks when I moved, and was using bits of paper/post or anything lying around, but I recently found them, including my favourite one which is rather cute and nice girly colours. Quote
Janet Posted January 22, 2007 Posted January 22, 2007 What are metal petals? Two people have mentioned them and I'm curious! Quote
Kell Posted January 22, 2007 Posted January 22, 2007 What are metal petals? Two people have mentioned them and I'm curious!They come in all different shapes - i used to have pointy ones shaped like arrow heads. In a way, they're a bit like paper clips, in that they're shaped metal that has a hole in the middle with another bit of metal coming down the way, so that you can slipthem onto the page at the appropriate place. Quote
Weave Posted January 22, 2007 Posted January 22, 2007 I have a bookmark which I bought in Belfast, actually on the day I was leaving to return to Glasgow. Its five years old now and a bit worse for wear but I still use it, its covered with sellotape and various pictures. My friend bought me a beautiful silver bookmark with my name on it, but it is so nice, I don't like using it, I keep it in its box... Quote
Liz Posted January 23, 2007 Posted January 23, 2007 My friend bought me a beautiful silver bookmark with my name on it, but it is so nice, I don't like using it, I keep it in its box... I'm like that with things sometimes. I have a lovely pen my nan gave me a few years ago - it's still in its case. I'm like that with mugs, as well. If they look pretty then they go on the bookshelf to be looked at and to gather dust. Quote
Pilgrim Posted January 23, 2007 Posted January 23, 2007 I think I miss bookmarks the most...there's this icon on the bottom of the Palm pilot screen that looks like a page with the corner turned and I press it to save the page. Quote
KW Posted January 23, 2007 Posted January 23, 2007 Right now I'm using Gerard Butler, Phantom of the Opera bookmarks I got during the Phantom movie craze. Usually, I use a reciept. KW Quote
Weave Posted January 23, 2007 Posted January 23, 2007 I didn't realise that Gerard Butler was in 'Phantom of the opera', then I read KW's post and everything fell into the place, so thanks KW! Quote
Kell Posted January 23, 2007 Posted January 23, 2007 I think I miss bookmarks the most...there's this icon on the bottom of the Palm pilot screen that looks like a page with the corner turned and I press it to save the page.The Palm Pilot encourages page-folding????? AAaarrgghh! Now, I would prefer a pretty bookmark icon, that way I wouldn't have to feel guilty (because, strangely, I would, if I had to click an icon for folding the corner down...) Quote
Michelle Posted January 23, 2007 Posted January 23, 2007 Right now I'm using Gerard Butler, Phantom of the Opera bookmarks I got during the Phantom movie craze. He is sooo gorgeous in that film! Quote
Purple Poppy Posted January 23, 2007 Author Posted January 23, 2007 Kell said, agahst! The Palm Pilot encourages page-folding????? I don't think its about encouraging...it's about lack of space, so an icon has to be very simple and easily recognised. Quote
KW Posted January 23, 2007 Posted January 23, 2007 He is sooo gorgeous in that film! I agree -- superb chemistry between them all. How many times could I have LEAPT from my seat to jump onto the screen with him??????????????????? KW Quote
Ronny Posted January 23, 2007 Posted January 23, 2007 I collect postcards and match them up with a book (by theme, color, setting) everybook has it's own card/mark. Weird I know but so fun. Quote
Purple Poppy Posted January 23, 2007 Author Posted January 23, 2007 Nicky said I collect postcards and match them up with a book (by theme, color, setting) everybook has it's own card/mark. Weird I know but so fun. Hey. Thats a really clever thing to do. How original are you! Quote
Purple Poppy Posted January 23, 2007 Author Posted January 23, 2007 A lot of good things do. Its like the saying, the simple things are the best! If you read one of Stuart McBride's books, Kell or I will send you a postcard of Aberdeen! Quote
Pilgrim Posted January 24, 2007 Posted January 24, 2007 The Palm Pilot encourages page-folding????? AAaarrgghh! Now, I would prefer a pretty bookmark icon, that way I wouldn't have to feel guilty (because, strangely, I would, if I had to click an icon for folding the corner down...) I know! It's like thumbing their nose at bibliophiles...but the the straw that breaks the camel's back may be google. Much as I love e-books, it's kind of sad. I lost a Tower Records recently that was fun to browse and maybe the library's next: The Sunday Times January 21, 2007 Google plots e-books coup Dominic Rushe GOOGLE and some of the world’s top publishers are working on plans that they hope could do for books what Apple’s iPod has done for music... Ben Vershbow of the Institute for the Future of the Book, a US think-tank, said: “Google seems to be simultaneously petting the industry and saying everything is going to be all right if they just let everything go, but at the same time telling them: ‘We have you guys up against the wall’.” http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,2095-2557728,00.html But you're right Purple Poppy, it might be difficult to create bookmark that was very recognizable. Quote
Kell Posted January 24, 2007 Posted January 24, 2007 A lot of good things do. Its like the saying, the simple things are the best! If you read one of Stuart McBride's books, Kell or I will send you a postcard of Aberdeen! True - perfect excuse for us to foist McBride on another willing vicitm, Nicky - we can heartily recommend him and you'd get a nice little flurry of postcards from us in the Frozen North! Quote
Ronny Posted January 24, 2007 Posted January 24, 2007 True - perfect excuse for us to foist McBride on another willing vicitm, Nicky - we can heartily recommend him and you'd get a nice little flurry of postcards from us in the Frozen North! Tempting , what is the book you'd recommend to start with? Quote
Kell Posted January 24, 2007 Posted January 24, 2007 Start with the 1st one - Cold Granite, then follow it up with the 2nd, Dying Light. He's only written the 2 so far & I'm ddesperately waiting for another! Quote
Purple Poppy Posted January 24, 2007 Author Posted January 24, 2007 Kell said He's only written the 2 so far & I'm ddesperately waiting for another! As are half the population of Aberdeen! My other half is chomping at the bit. He can't wait. I haven't read the second one yet, cos he grabbed it first! Quote
muggle not Posted January 25, 2007 Posted January 25, 2007 currently, I am using a bbokmark that amazon put in with one of my book orders. However, i am anticipating a nice unique bookmark from someone on the forum. Quote
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