Sporran as a "Fannypack?"

**Phil** · 15th July 09, 07:13 AM

Fanny conjures up quite different connotations on this side of the pond.

**Paul** · 15th July 09, 07:34 AM

Originally Posted by Phil

Fanny conjures up quite different connotations on this side of the pond.

haha. I was just thinking that!

**McMurdo** · 15th July 09, 07:41 AM

Originally Posted by Phil

Fanny conjures up quite different connotations on this side of the pond.

True Phil
Over here this is a "Fanny Pack"

Ron I've never worn a sporran as a fanny pack.

**Phil** · 15th July 09, 07:46 AM

Originally Posted by McMurdo

True Phil
Over here this is a "Fanny Pack"

Aha - a "bumbag".

**Highland Logan** · 15th July 09, 08:18 AM

Originally Posted by Phil

Fanny conjures up quite different connotations on this side of the pond.

Not really, I'm on this side (Canada) and if I get you right, then I have the same idea.

Frank

**Phil** · 15th July 09, 08:23 AM

Originally Posted by Highland Logan

Not really, I'm on this side (Canada) and if I get you right, then I have the same idea.

Frank

I don't think we should go into that on a family-friendly forum.

**Dall_Piobaire** · 15th July 09, 08:32 AM

Let's just say you got him right. It 's that way in Austrailia as well!

What about a belt pouch, much less obtrusive?

**Tony Miles** · 15th July 09, 09:22 AM

Originally Posted by Phil

Fanny conjures up quite different connotations on this side of the pond.

I had no idea before Googling that one - man I need an English to English translation guide before the future trip over there.

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