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Keeping hPDA deck squared

I recently began experimenting with an hPDA setup (Again, damn you, Emory!) and I am using a small binder clip to hold my deck. I have enough cards (almost 50) that the clip is hard to fit on the deck. But whenever I pull it out of my pocket, the cards have slid into a semi-fanned arrangement. This only bothers me because I am worried about cards coming out of the pack and being left in my pants to go in the washer or some such. I like using the clip though because it gives me instant access to my blank capture area on the back. Any suggestions on keeping the deck from wriggling apart?

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What are you trying to...

GOD wrote:
What are you trying to do with the hpda? I tried them out but found that all I really needed was a pen to paper capture device, and replaced them with a Mead Marble Memo Book.

I also found the index cards to be too bulky. If you really are using them for task management I'd suggest looking at memo slips.


I am using it quite extensively actually. I have a monthly calendar for the rest of this year. A card for each project. A card for each @context. Some blank cards in the back for capture. I have tried using a notepad (actually a Mead Marble) and I thought about using a Moleskine, but realized I needed more versatility.

 
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