Stationery Adjacent Episode 207 - Nice bag, big boy
Oct 22, 2025
Discover Stu's travel tales from London and Bristol, including the bittersweet feeling of missing home. Justin rants about the striking workers in BC while sharing his ambitious shed project. They delve into the intriguing world of Jeep ducking and vehicle culture. Stu tests out the ReMarkable 2 and shares first impressions of Montblanc's new writing tablet. The duo debates AI transcription versus handwriting, and Stu highlights the practicality of carrying a man bag. Tune in for insights on personal journaling and curated vinyl finds!
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Homecomings And Short Work Trips
- Stu missed home and family during his UK trip but enjoyed reconnecting with his mother and doing work in Bristol.
- He described the trip as short, successful, and filled with good British wine and socializing.
Shed Building Turns Grueling
- Justin spent a weekend digging shed foundations and felt physically exhausted after heavy manual labor.
- He joked the shed foundation might be overbuilt and that he may end up living in the shed during apocalyptic times.
E-Notebooks Need Workflow Integration
- Stu used the reMarkable 2 at work to take conference notes and convert handwriting to text for cloud upload.
- He noted it feels like an endless analog notebook but requires extra steps to integrate into digital workflows.
