Reading at Eating Table..?

MrDoug · 10-08-2012, 09:51 PM

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

JSWolf · 10-08-2012, 10:01 PM

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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

I lay it flat on the table to the left of my plate/bowl. I then read.

treadlightly · 10-08-2012, 10:06 PM

I have one of these bookholders for cookbooks, and use it to prop up the reader while eating.

PG4003 · 10-08-2012, 10:11 PM

I use this little gadget, it's perfect. http://www.amazon.com/Amazon-6-pack-...+clear+plastic

Dino Martini · 10-08-2012, 10:16 PM

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

dandelioncottage · 10-08-2012, 10:17 PM

In a restaurant, I've been known to prop my NC up against that little ceramic box that holds packets of sugar and sweetener.

Joykins · 10-08-2012, 10:22 PM

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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

I wipe off the surface of the table to the left of my plate/bowl and just lay it flat there.

I am not allowed to read while eating when other people are at the table. Family rules.

MrDoug · 10-08-2012, 10:22 PM

[QUOTE=treadlightly;2255652]I have one of these bookholders for cookbooks, and use it to prop up the reader while eating.[/QUOTE
good creative idea..

MrDoug · 10-08-2012, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by PG4003

I use this little gadget, it's perfect. http://www.amazon.com/Amazon-6-pack-...+clear+plastic

another good idea.. but what about at McDonald's ? or going portable?

speakingtohe · 10-08-2012, 10:24 PM

I hold it in one hand and use the other hand to get food/coffee to my mouth.

Helen

MrDoug · 10-08-2012, 10:25 PM

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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

I like.. and cheap..

MrDoug · 10-08-2012, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by dandelioncottage

In a restaurant, I've been known to prop my NC up against that little ceramic box that holds packets of sugar and sweetener.

That what I have been doing..

MrDoug · 10-08-2012, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Joykins

I wipe off the surface of the table to the left of my plate/bowl and just lay it flat there.

I am not allowed to read while eating when other people are at the table. Family rules.

Good point of not reading at table, however my wife and I have shelved that rule.. unless the Grandkids are around..

Doug

DianNC · 10-09-2012, 01:19 AM

I use a miniature acrylic easel that I picked up at Pier One years ago to hold a 5x7 photo. It works great.

taustin · 10-09-2012, 03:28 AM

I'm never without my (prescription) sunglasses any more, and they make a good stand (if the lighting conditions warrant it - nook color = hard, shiny screen with lots of potential for glare).

It's rare that I have a meal with anyone less interesting than even a good book, but I normally eat alone.

10-08-2012, 09:51 PM	#1
MrDoug Banned Posts: 302 Karma: 1658456 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Boise, Idaho Device: IPad - Kobo Glo - Nook Glo - Samsung Galaxy Note II	Reading at Eating Table..? 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

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Dino Martini Junior Member Posts: 1 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Maine, America's Hat Device: K3 Wifi, K3 3G, K4S, NC, KPW Wifi	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

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dandelioncottage Abibliophobe Posts: 425 Karma: 4379916 Join Date: Dec 2010 Device: iPad Mini 2 64 gb, Nook Glowlight, iPad 4 (128 gb)	In a restaurant, I've been known to prop my NC up against that little ceramic box that holds packets of sugar and sweetener.

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MrDoug Banned Posts: 302 Karma: 1658456 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Boise, Idaho Device: IPad - Kobo Glo - Nook Glo - Samsung Galaxy Note II	[QUOTE=treadlightly;2255652]I have one of these bookholders for cookbooks, and use it to prop up the reader while eating.[/QUOTE good creative idea..

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speakingtohe Wizard Posts: 4,812 Karma: 26912940 Join Date: Apr 2010 Device: sony PRS-T1 and T3, Kobo Mini and Aura HD, Tablet	I hold it in one hand and use the other hand to get food/coffee to my mouth. Helen

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DianNC Banned Posts: 1,431 Karma: 5222495 Join Date: Jun 2011 Device: Nook Color, Entourage Pocket Edge, iPod Touch 5th Gen	I use a miniature acrylic easel that I picked up at Pier One years ago to hold a 5x7 photo. It works great.

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taustin Wizard Posts: 1,358 Karma: 5766642 Join Date: Aug 2010 Device: Nook	I'm never without my (prescription) sunglasses any more, and they make a good stand (if the lighting conditions warrant it - nook color = hard, shiny screen with lots of potential for glare). It's rare that I have a meal with anyone less interesting than even a good book, but I normally eat alone.