A_Hay Sporran Review

**RCallan** · 15th December 07, 10:37 AM

GREEN with envy I am.
That is one nice looking sporran.

Amazing really.

**ccga3359** · 15th December 07, 10:55 AM

It goes well with that tartan and the colours? Wow. Excellent work A-Hay.

**andyfg** · 15th December 07, 11:45 AM

Very nice Jamie. Good trade!

**Nighthawk** · 15th December 07, 12:39 PM

Ack!!! I have three coming as Christmas presents, and one for myself. I have the same problem as you with my family crest, Wolfe. He made me four. I've seen pics. They aren't here yet and I am DYING to see them!! Especially having seen the pics of yours... That is one sweet sporran.

**macwilkin** · 15th December 07, 07:06 PM

Originally Posted by Nighthawk

Ack!!! I have three coming as Christmas presents, and one for myself. I have the same problem as you with my family crest, Wolfe. He made me four. I've seen pics. They aren't here yet and I am DYING to see them!! Especially having seen the pics of yours... That is one sweet sporran.

Be careful using the term "family crest"...as they say here in the Ozarks, "there ain't no such animal" in heraldry.

T.

**Nighthawk** · 16th December 07, 10:00 PM

Originally Posted by cajunscot

Be careful using the term "family crest"...as they say here in the Ozarks, "there ain't no such animal" in heraldry.

T.

Well then- the generally accepted Irish Wolfe family coat of arms. Are you happy now? STOP YELLING AT ME!!! AAARRRGGGHHHH!!! I CAN'T TAKE IT!!! OK... I'm better now.

**macwilkin** · 17th December 07, 04:14 AM

Originally Posted by Nighthawk

Well then- the generally accepted Irish Wolfe family coat of arms. Are you happy now? STOP YELLING AT ME!!! AAARRRGGGHHHH!!! I CAN'T TAKE IT!!! OK... I'm better now.

More like a coat-of-arms that belonged to someone with the surname of Wolfe. There is no such thing as "family arms" in Irish heraldry. Don't let the "bucket shops" tell you otherwise.

That being said, it's none of my business if you choose to wear it -- but, much like the mantra of "know your tartan", know that it is not "your family crest", but the arms of someone who shares the same surname (and who may or may not be related to you).

No one's yelling at you, btw. This is what I did as a genealogical librarian.

My apologies to Jamie for going OT in his thread about his great-looking new sporran.

Todd

**James MacMillan** · 17th December 07, 05:10 AM

Good looking sporran and a fine review Jamie. It goes very well with your weathered tartan.

Sometimes - Trades seem to be the most satisfying ways to broaden our wardrobe. Good show - now, take extra care with the sgian.

**Nighthawk** · 17th December 07, 12:12 PM

Originally Posted by cajunscot

More like a coat-of-arms that belonged to someone with the surname of Wolfe. There is no such thing as "family arms" in Irish heraldry. Don't let the "bucket shops" tell you otherwise.

That being said, it's none of my business if you choose to wear it -- but, much like the mantra of "know your tartan", know that it is not "your family crest", but the arms of someone who shares the same surname (and who may or may not be related to you).

No one's yelling at you, btw. This is what I did as a genealogical librarian.

My apologies to Jamie for going OT in his thread about his great-looking new sporran.

Todd

Actually, I do know all that. I was just joking around. I actually have ben tossing around the idea of designing one for my family, so it actually will be a true family crest. Truth is- I like the one used by that someone with my surname who may or may not be related to me. So I decided to use it. And to keep this on topic- I will also be posting pics and reviews when my A_Hay sporrans arrive- which will be this afternoon with any luck

**TheSp8** · 16th December 07, 05:30 PM

After seeing the sample in Tattoo Bradley's review I'd been thinking about sending Tom an inquiry about a sporran with that two tone boar. It looks great and goes well with that Lamont kilt. Now to convince the good wife.

YMOS,
Tony