books fine, but what pen?

The evolved or 'hacked' moleskine works as it should, The problem is the pen! I have always loved the cross atx that I use (i ma on my second in 3 years) but it has a drawback that eventually is bugging me too much, The Lid! I really really need a retractable rollerball.

Oh lo and behold the Mighty Pilot G2! a pen which I have used on the odd occasion along with many other gel ink pens when I have borrowed one when my atx went dry on me. I have even taken to using the cross rolling ball refill in the G2, it fits like a glove, nothing against the G2's own ink but why buy a pilot refill if I already have some cross refills hanging about waiting to be used, once I get through the cross refills ill be ordering a pile of pilot G2 refils and a new G2 to go with them. I am considering getting the 'purple' or 'hunter green' pen and using black ink in it just so I can tell it apart from everyone else's at work. if your gonna get a G2 or any other pen for that matter i suggest checking out

 http://www.cultpens.com/

they stock a massive range of reasonably priced products. its where ill be buying mine from 

all i need to do now is find a cheap supply of moleskine cahiers and i will be happier than a very happy man,

So Has It Worked Or Not

Okay then, Has my hacked moleskine been doing its job? 

Well yes it has. I have a record of where to be and when, It goes pretty much everywhere with me, And it still looks cool as. 

But, Ah a but, I noticed a couple of days a go that the problem I had with the front of the book where the cover came away from the pages is happening on the back as well. What have i done about it? Ill tell you shall I? 

Simple really I got some sticky tape and strengthened the joint between the last ruled page and the card piece that is the last page, It looks like it will hold up well but we shall see.

Along with this slight deterioration I also split the bottom of the pocket in the back so I have resorted to not putting a couple of credit cards in it which is what I think caused the split, I still use it to carry a spare paper moneys for emergency's and any notes passed on to me during the day, I fixed the split with a groovy red strip of electrical tape that look the business.

I do have a sense of foreboding that this little book will not last the 12 months I have designated for it, I am thinking that i may just use the book as a planner and a place too put all my important thoughts and ideas and go back to using cahiers for day to day note taking, By doing this my hacked moleskine would survive longer as it would be in my bag safe and sound not in my pocket or in my hand getting battered about. I have previously used cahiers for this exact use and they have held up very well for the month to a month and a half i have had them in service for.

i shall keep you informed of progress in another months time, for know bye bye.