Sporran-Nation?

**MacLowlife** · 9th January 10, 04:26 PM

I see we have over 2,000 members and 300 plus have visited today. I expect I am likely to offend one in 300 people I come into contact with, one way or another. Sorry for that. However, I do not mean to be insulting to anyone, especially someone who manages to make things and make money from selling them. I am in no position to criticize another man's work. I still prefer other styles of sporrans, though.

Hoping all are warm, but not hot under the collar.

MacLL

**macwilkin** · 9th January 10, 05:01 PM

Originally Posted by paulhenry

But he wasn't being insulting or rude , just honest!
I wouldn't have thought that any craftsman expects everyone to like everything they make, and I speak as a craftsman who knows how hard it is to please everyone, and is usually happy when he pleases a few!

You're still not seeing my point. Since I have caused offence by expressing my opinion, I'll say no more and delete my original post.

Apologies,

Todd

**Paul Henry** · 9th January 10, 05:07 PM

Todd I really do see your point, I understand entirely what you are saying, there have been many times when people on here have not exactly liked some of my work, but they said what they thought , and I just accept that that is ok . I wouldn't want to live in a completled cushioned world, the comments of other make me and other craftmen appraise what they do , and it is often really valuble making me question things I do, whether I change them or not , that is up to me.
If any of us sell our personal work, part of the "rub" is that not everyone wants it.

Diplomacy is one thing, being honest amongst fellow kilt members is another.

**RockyR** · 9th January 10, 05:13 PM

Originally Posted by Mr. MacDougall

Design tweeks, ye say? Tell me more!

I myself rather like the chrome latch model, and the clock button model on the sporran nation website. I wonder if that wee time piece is functional?

At the risk of veering off topic, I'll just say this... I'll announce it in our section when we're ready to roll them all out.

**macwilkin** · 9th January 10, 05:25 PM

Originally Posted by paulhenry

Todd I really do see your point, I understand entirely what you are saying, there have been many times when people on here have not exactly liked some of my work, but they said what they thought , and I just accept that that is ok . I wouldn't want to live in a completled cushioned world, the comments of other make me and other craftmen appraise what they do , and it is often really valuble making me question things I do, whether I change them or not , that is up to me.
If any of us sell our personal work, part of the "rub" is that not everyone wants it.

Diplomacy is one thing, being honest amongst fellow kilt members is another.

Again, I am sorry if spoke in haste. I apologize to Paul for not respecting his opinion. I see what you are saying Paul, and your absolutely correct. I a big supporter of David and his sporrans, and I let my enthusiasm for his product get the best of my own diplomacy. That was wrong. David's work needs no defence, and people are entitled to their own opinions.

T.

**Philip S. Tibbetts** · 20th January 10, 07:59 AM

Hi there,

I bought this sporran at the end of 2008

I have to admit that alot of the other sporrans there just weren't my thing but I adore this one, its contemporary but still quite smart and presentable. The price is a fair bit but the thing itself is wonderfully made and the girl that makes them is super nice and helpful

Hope that helps in some way

Cheers

Philip

**jordanjm** · 20th January 10, 10:02 AM

They look neat! Not that I would wear them. I could see myself in the Thistle Sporran.

**Paul** · 21st January 10, 06:29 PM

Originally Posted by Philip S. Tibbetts

Hi there,

I bought this sporran at the end of 2008

I have to admit that alot of the other sporrans there just weren't my thing but I adore this one, its contemporary but still quite smart and presentable. The price is a fair bit but the thing itself is wonderfully made and the girl that makes them is super nice and helpful

Hope that helps in some way

Cheers

Philip

Wow, looks great.
Jen is currently drawing some sketches for me

**NewGuise** · 22nd January 10, 06:26 PM

I'm not sure I'd go for one of theirs for myself, although I considered it, but several of those designs in a "vegan" model would certainly appeal to my son, who is suddenly considering wearing a kilt, so I am tempted ...

**jordanjm** · 23rd January 10, 12:09 AM

Originally Posted by cajunscot

With respect: have you seen one "in the flesh"?

Horses for courses -- I think they're a nice alternative to all the cookie-cutters.

T.

I would love to have a black Freelander, with a green gusset, and the Midgard Serpant pewter badge. I wish I could afford it, oh well, maybe when I'm older, and I've never seen one in person.