Tips and Tricks

[JeffH]

Have you seen what it does to the table? Never mind the coins.

[JeffH]

Following on from comments about storage...
Here are some plastic boxes I purchased at Jaycar a few years ago.
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Too low to close lid with 2x2s but I just throw the lids away and slice off the hinges. They have removable dividers too.
A quick check of the catalogue shows they don't seem to be available now. However they have a range of storage boxes and parts drawers. This one look like might be good for 2x2s Small 6 Bin Parts Rack Cabinet

Anticipating that someone might ask for a photo of my coin desk (just a glimpse in first picture) I also took a shot of that. Usually looks about this state of semi-organised disarray.
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Now, I have shown you mine; you must show me yours.

Jeff

[Robster]

Wow JeffH, wait till I show this to the Minister of Finance- she will never give me grief again.!!:icon_e_surprised:

[trout]

:yahoo::wavemulticolor::yahoo:
So i am not the ONLY one with stuff scattered everywhere:angel:
Remember this Jeff " A tidy shed is a sign of NO work being done"
Organised disorganisation is Just a GOOD thing in my book :good: :dance2:

[JeffH]

We used to say about a previous boss of mine "Tidy desk=anal retentive". But not to his face.

[Nevol]

A tidy desk is sign of a sick mind. :angel:

[trout]

A tidy desk is sign of a sick mind. :angel:

I LOVE that analogy Nancy :yahoo:

[Triggersmob]

A tidy desk is sign of a sick mind. :angel:

That's a worry, as my desk is always tidy, both at work and home.
I'm also the busiest person at work, with the most sales.
I think the tidyness is just a Virgo thing.

[JeffH]

Astrology is bunk (I actually had to go to Google to find the term). But I do know I am  virgo.
Off course I could have a sick mind and still be untidy. Nevol's statement does not preclude that possibility.
So, what is a "Virgo thing"?
Jeff

[robbiegal]

hey Jeff
great snap of you rwork station
i love those sorts of pics

mine is similar i.e. very 'busy'
but I also have china dolls on display on it as well - just to girlie it up
i have to clear the decks though if I have a big penny lot to sort - the dolls are quite fragile  
i'm obviously not a Virgo ha ha

[Nevol]

Virgo's are supposed to have a place for everything and everything in its' place.  Yeah, well, I'm a Virgo and I certainly have a place for everything, but when I go look, there's usually nothing there!  So much for Astrology!

[Triggersmob]

Virgo's are supposed to have a place for everything and everything in its' place.  

Yep! That's me.

Mind you, it could be CDO.
It's similar to OCD, but the letters are in order, as they should be! LOL
As far as desk go, I am lucky enough to have 2 of them.

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[JeffH]

Looking at a post with several links and want to open more than one link?
If you click on a link it opens a new tab for the link and jumps to that. Then you have to go back to open the next link.
Quicker (saves maybe 2 seconds!) and more convenient way is to right click on link and select "open in new tab).

Jeff

[JeffH]

Post coins in "letters" if less than 500g and save on postage costs.
From Australia Post's Post Charges booklet;
"Small letters include enveloped mail, lettersheets and unenclosed postcards.
A small letter is:
• no larger than 130mm x 240mm This is well worth thinking about.
• no thicker than 5mm
• no heavier than 250g.
A large letter is:
• rectangular in shape • no heavier than 500g
• no larger than 260mm x 360mm • not a small letter.
• no thicker than 20mm"
Notice, no mention of what can be contained. Some AP counter staff think that letters should be in envelopes and only contain paper. If you encounter this attitude ask for a copy of the booklet and then ask them to show where in it their understanding is confirmed. I have had that happen; a senior person is consulted, who then over-ruled the staff member in my favour! But, stay very polite.

When I get some more time I will amplify on this post. But, one thing; if using an envelope. put sticking tape diagonally across and around each corner. The letter handling machinery in prone to catching corners of heavier letters and tearing them.

Jeff
PS. The postage rule don't allow you to use this trick with international post. Paper only is allowed in letters "maybe a staple is acceptable too.

[stevo1962]

Looks like a serious operation you've got going there Jeff