All of which are temporarily in the cockpit or on the floor beside a bag. Don't get me going on phone usage. Can't argue with Joe on the other one. The clip board described is laying on the center console the entire flight. The semi sharp clip could do some serious damage.

It's also a PITA. Having to sift through the pieces of paper, pull it out of the clip and then having to return it is too much work. There's plenty of blank space to lay the paper needed. Notice I said needed because we don't need the TODM, service sheet, departure atis, etc for the entire flight.

While I'm at it, why do some feel the need to hide all the papers on their side of the cockpit either on their yoke clip or by the iPad?