Reading at Eating Table..? - Page 6

DustyDisks · 10-17-2012, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by sadievan

And why is it it's always a sock of a favorite pair not an old junky pair.

They "feel" the love, and want to share.

Again sorry for the kink in the subject line.

Andy_T · 10-19-2012, 10:20 AM

I hold my e-reader in my left hand when eating with my right.

That also works on other occasions that might even be harder to accomplish single-handed, but I am not going into detail here.

Best regards,
Andy

crich70 · 10-20-2012, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Dino Martini

Every time I buy a Kindle for myself or someone else, I always include these wire stands - two for $5!

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ag=appmatic-20

That's pretty much what I use for my Kindle Keyboard. I have one that I keep at home for when I'm not reading (as a place to rest my reader) and I carry the other with me when I go out so I have something to rest my reader on so that I don't have to hold it all the time.

WT Sharpe · 10-20-2012, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by dandelioncottage

I just ordered one of these:

http://coylscustomcreations.com/

Similar to the Book Beanie, but I liked the fact that I could customize the fabric and embroidery.

I just ordered a size 2 with this fabric:

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Funny thing, though—the site said my order had been placed, but there was no expected redirect to PayPal. Hmmm...

I hope it's as flexible as the Book Beanie.

WT Sharpe · 10-20-2012, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by WT Sharpe

...Funny thing, though—the site said my order had been placed, but there was no expected redirect to PayPal. Hmmm...

No worries. The invoice arrived via email.

I really do hope it's as flexible as the Book Beanie, though. You can shape that sucker into pretty much anything the situation demands. I just like the idea that Coyl's Custom Creations don't have eyes. I hate being stared at while I'm reading, even if it's by something as cute as a Book Beanie.

CarolineNH · 10-20-2012, 09:31 PM

While our dining room table is seldom used for actual dining, I don't generally read while eating. I do, however, read while knitting, and for that I use one of these:
http://www.amazon.com/3feet-Stand-iP...t+stand+purple

They are a little more expensive than some of the other gadgets mentioned, but I like the little rubber bumpers that limit how much it can/will slide, it folds to fit in my bag or purse, and it comes in purple. (It comes in other colors, too, but purple is really the only one that matters.)

MrDoug · 10-20-2012, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by CarolineNH

While our dining room table is seldom used for actual dining, I don't generally read while eating. I do, however, read while knitting, and for that I use one of these:
http://www.amazon.com/3feet-Stand-iP...t+stand+purple

They are a little more expensive than some of the other gadgets mentioned, but I like the little rubber bumpers that limit how much it can/will slide, it folds to fit in my bag or purse, and it comes in purple. (It comes in other colors, too, but purple is really the only one that matters.)

Nice.. I think I may get one.. but not Purple..

but Purple is nice..
Doug

Blossom · 10-20-2012, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by MrDoug

Nice.. I think I may get one.. but not Purple..

but Purple is nice..
Doug

I own a black one. I love it.

It holds my phone or Kindle Fire. If I use it with a Kindle I put a empty slim jewel case behind it to keep from sliding back when I push a button. I want a book Beanie for reading in bed.

Quexos · 10-21-2012, 03:45 AM

Dude, while eating I eat, I don't read. And if I did, my fingers would be dirty with whatever food, marmalade, eggs, cheese slices I'd be having for breakfast and believe me I'd rather shoot myself than touch my reader screen with my fingers then, to turn pages I mean.

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Originally Posted by MrDoug

How do you read your e-Reader at the eating table..ie Breakfast etc.. how do you prop-it up without holding it.. ?? what do you use and recommend?

thanks in advance..
Doug

dandelioncottage · 10-21-2012, 10:53 AM

I just got mine and am very happy with it. (I also didn't like the eyes on the Book Beanie.) I would say it basically keeps its shape, but I push down on the bottom center and make a sort of "nest" for my Nook (in its case), and it stays put nicely.

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Originally Posted by WT Sharpe

No worries. The invoice arrived via email.

I really do hope it's as flexible as the Book Beanie, though. You can shape that sucker into pretty much anything the situation demands. I just like the idea that Coyl's Custom Creations don't have eyes. I hate being stared at while I'm reading, even if it's by something as cute as a Book Beanie.

BenBanned · 10-21-2012, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Quexos

Dude, while eating I eat, I don't read. And if I did, my fingers would be dirty with whatever food, marmalade, eggs, cheese slices I'd be having for breakfast and believe me I'd rather shoot myself than touch my reader screen with my fingers then, to turn pages I mean.

Two things I avoid:
Reading in public,
Reading and eating,

I do enjoy observing people read and eat in public at Denny's

Blossom · 10-21-2012, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by dandelioncottage

I just got mine and am very happy with it. (I also didn't like the eyes on the Book Beanie.) I would say it basically keeps its shape, but I push down on the bottom center and make a sort of "nest" for my Nook (in its case), and it stays put nicely.

I took a look at the site but got confused on which one would hold a Kindle Fire in Portrait mode? Also there was talk about base and covers... do you have to buy both? That's really pricey.

dandelioncottage · 10-21-2012, 09:52 PM

I bought the size 4 for a NookColor (which I use in portrait mode in its case). I believe the base and cover are an option for people who want multiple covers. I bought a regular cushion, but added (optional) embroidery.

You can e-mail the owner at the address on her site; she's very helpful about what size to order, etc. and gets back to you right away. It took less than a week from the time I started asking her questions to receiving my finished product.

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Originally Posted by Blossom

I took a look at the site but got confused on which one would hold a Kindle Fire in Portrait mode? Also there was talk about base and covers... do you have to buy both? That's really pricey.

Freeshadow · 10-22-2012, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Format C:

No, please, don't!!!!!
Don't pollute the noble action of eating with other activities! For your own sake!

Eating demands your full attention and concentration!
You have to enjoy the flavours, the bouquet, the aroma and also the looks of your food!
It's Art at its finest expression!

Don't reduce it to the mere action of putting calories into your mouth...

Don't read while you eat!

Oh my!
I hardly imagine how sad would it be...

And I heard about barbarians who even turn on their TV set.......

+1 to that.
1 hobby after another.
Mixing them is a mess diminishing pleasure.

Blossom · 10-23-2012, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by dandelioncottage

I bought the size 4 for a NookColor (which I use in portrait mode in its case). I believe the base and cover are an option for people who want multiple covers. I bought a regular cushion, but added (optional) embroidery.

You can e-mail the owner at the address on her site; she's very helpful about what size to order, etc. and gets back to you right away. It took less than a week from the time I started asking her questions to receiving my finished product.

Thanks! I will do that I only want it for the KF. Right now I use a throw pillow.

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10-19-2012, 10:20 AM	#77
Andy_T Evangelist Posts: 431 Karma: 5121676 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Hannover, Germany Device: iPod touch, iPhone, iPad, Kindle KB, NT, Fire, PW II	I hold my e-reader in my left hand when eating with my right. That also works on other occasions that might even be harder to accomplish single-handed, but I am not going into detail here. Best regards, Andy

10-20-2012, 09:31 PM	#81
CarolineNH Expert napper Posts: 112 Karma: 77362 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: New Hampshire Device: Kindle Paperwhite, iPad Pro, Kindle Fire 10	While our dining room table is seldom used for actual dining, I don't generally read while eating. I do, however, read while knitting, and for that I use one of these: http://www.amazon.com/3feet-Stand-iP...t+stand+purple They are a little more expensive than some of the other gadgets mentioned, but I like the little rubber bumpers that limit how much it can/will slide, it folds to fit in my bag or purse, and it comes in *purple. (It comes in other colors, too, but purple* is really the only one that matters.)