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[dancin' johnny]

Not mine!

[twisted_ophelia]

[Yasko]

Nice pussy cat....

[greybeard]

That is really clever - and great artwork.

But would you really want to carry it around forever?

[wheeliebear75]

dancin' johnny, on Aug 7 2009, 04:50 PM, said:

Not mine!

[fatdave]

greybeard, on Aug 5 2009, 02:39 AM, said:

Most young adult human bodies are things of great beauty and need little adornment.

Call me old fashioned but, pretty as (some) tattoos may be, I cannot view them other than as a form of self mutilation, and have to ask "WHY?".

Why not?

[Yasko]

fatdave, on Aug 9 2009, 11:07 AM, said:

greybeard, on Aug 5 2009, 02:39 AM, said:

Most young adult human bodies are things of great beauty and need little adornment.

Call me old fashioned but, pretty as (some) tattoos may be, I cannot view them other than as a form of self mutilation, and have to ask "WHY?".

Why not?

I see it like this: "it's their body, let them/us do what ever they/we want!"

[greybeard]

Yasko, on Aug 10 2009, 05:09 PM, said:

I see it like this: "it's their body, let them/us do what ever they/we want!"

I'm all for that --- but I still don't understand why some feel the need. That's all.

[fatdave]

For me it was culture I grew up in. My father was a biker, everyone had them....and most looked like crap. It was never an issue what we did with our own bodies, want green liberty spikes and a bone in your nose? You're the one that had to walk around looking like that.

I had rules for tattoo's not like most people would think, but I did. Nothing that couldn't be covered, nothing on the hands, nothing on the face or neck. I have tattoo's marking many points in my life. I don't scrap book, I don't take pictures. I can look at a tattoo and remember what I was doing when I got it....except one. I woke up with it.

I still follow the no hands, neck, face tattoo rule. Just my thing.

[jaquie_farmer]

i kind of have the same rule for tattoos. although kat von d and sephora just came out w/ this concealer that works amazingly. but anywho. one of my rules is never get a tat that doesnt have a significant meaning behind it.

[Yasko]

greybeard, on Aug 10 2009, 02:26 PM, said:

Yasko, on Aug 10 2009, 05:09 PM, said:

I see it like this: "it's their body, let them/us do what ever they/we want!"

I'm all for that --- but I still don't understand why some feel the need. That's all.

There are different reasons for getting tattoos. Back in the days, it used to be only "bad boys" thing, than rock'n roll, metal thing and nowadays it's just the fashion - everybody want to have one. Some, like Dave & Jaquie have other reasons, more memorable ones (or not, if you woke up with one on your back )
P.S. personally it's not my cup of tea, especially "tramp stamps" on a beautiful woman body!

[twisted_ophelia]

fatdave, on Aug 11 2009, 02:11 AM, said:

For me it was culture I grew up in. My father was a biker, everyone had them....and most looked like crap. It was never an issue what we did with our own bodies, want green liberty spikes and a bone in your nose? You're the one that had to walk around looking like that.

I had rules for tattoo's not like most people would think, but I did. Nothing that couldn't be covered, nothing on the hands, nothing on the face or neck. I have tattoo's marking many points in my life. I don't scrap book, I don't take pictures. I can look at a tattoo and remember what I was doing when I got it....except one. I woke up with it.

I still follow the no hands, neck, face tattoo rule. Just my thing.

at waking up with a tattoo on you. Some people I know are heavily tattooed but if they're wearing fully covered clothing (ie. long shirt, pants), you'd never know it because they have the no face/neck/hands rule. To me, it's not up to anyone else what you do with your own body. It doesn't even matter if you have a slew of tiny shitty tattoos that look like crap because as long as you like them, that's all that matters. Our own bodies belong to no one but ourselves. Even if people do "stupid" things to them. That's the beauty of owning your own body

[greybeard]

twisted_ophelia, on Aug 13 2009, 06:38 PM, said:

Even if people do "stupid" things to them. That's the beauty of owning your own body

i would never deny folks the right to mutilate their bodies in whatever way they choose, provided they are prepared to accept the consequences of such action.

However, although it is understood you have a vested interest in encouraging this form of disfigurement, I would argue with your choice of words.

Even recognising that beauty is (supposed to be) in the eye of the beholder, there generally does not seem to be much beauty involved from behind the eyes of this beholder!

[Trinity]

I have not got any tattoos but I would not discount getting one it just needs to be the right one for me. I kinda want to get one up my spine, like a climbing flower one. The only reservation I have is the problem of the uptake of the ink on scar tissue. The scar on my back is a bit long but it is very thin and not particularly noticeable. The last thing I want is a botch job or poor uptake of ink which may draw attention to something that I am trying to hide (not that I am ashamed of it or anything!)

Because of these reasons I remain ink free!

[Yasko]

trinity, on Aug 13 2009, 11:49 AM, said:

I have not got any tattoos but I would not discount getting one it just needs to be the right one for me. I kinda want to get one up my spine, like a climbing flower one. The only reservation I have is the problem of the uptake of the ink on scar tissue. The scar on my back is a bit long but it is very thin and not particularly noticeable. The last thing I want is a botch job or poor uptake of ink which may draw attention to something that I am trying to hide (not that I am ashamed of it or anything!)

Because of these reasons I remain ink free!

I kind of wanted to tattoo zipper over my surgery scars but never did! Friend of mine has tatoo shop in Seattle area (Kirkland), and keeps reminding me about zipper tatoo. I don't know, perhaps I'm to old for it.

[twisted_ophelia]

greybeard, on Aug 13 2009, 02:29 PM, said:

twisted_ophelia, on Aug 13 2009, 06:38 PM, said:

Even if people do "stupid" things to them. That's the beauty of owning your own body

i would never deny folks the right to mutilate their bodies in whatever way they choose, provided they are prepared to accept the consequences of such action.

However, although it is understood you have a vested interest in encouraging this form of disfigurement, I would argue with your choice of words.

Even recognising that beauty is (supposed to be) in the eye of the beholder, there generally does not seem to be much beauty involved from behind the eyes of this beholder!

Yes, we are aware of that, G

Yasko, on Aug 13 2009, 03:35 PM, said:

trinity, on Aug 13 2009, 11:49 AM, said:

I have not got any tattoos but I would not discount getting one it just needs to be the right one for me. I kinda want to get one up my spine, like a climbing flower one. The only reservation I have is the problem of the uptake of the ink on scar tissue. The scar on my back is a bit long but it is very thin and not particularly noticeable. The last thing I want is a botch job or poor uptake of ink which may draw attention to something that I am trying to hide (not that I am ashamed of it or anything!)

Because of these reasons I remain ink free!

I kind of wanted to tattoo zipper over my surgery scars but never did! Friend of mine has tatoo shop in Seattle area (Kirkland), and keeps reminding me about zipper tatoo. I don't know, perhaps I'm to old for it.

That's awesome, you should do it. However, scar tissue can be very tricky to tattoo, depending on what type of a scar it is (raised keloid type, etc.)

[fatdave]

A good artist with the right set up will be able to tattoo a scar. I have a very large scar on my leg that has been tattoo'd over. I also lost a part of a tattoo to road rash...that sucked but now its a conversation starter

[twisted_ophelia]

fatdave, on Aug 13 2009, 11:23 PM, said:

A good artist with the right set up will be able to tattoo a scar. I have a very large scar on my leg that has been tattoo'd over. I also lost a part of a tattoo to road rash...that sucked but now its a conversation starter

Absolutely but it does depend on the scar. A raised keloid? Goooood luck getting ink to look proper in there. But yeah, most 'skin issues' such as scars, odd pigmentation, etc., can be worked with. As an aside, I've been wanting a couple more tattoos but I've been spending so much time in pools and now that I've started scuba diving, I will have to wait. You need a minimum of 2 weeks before hitting the water with a new tattoo--especially where there is chlorine/public pool.

So, yes, the conversation starter. How did you lose it?! The tattoo, I mean

Edited by twisted_ophelia, 14 August 2009 - 03:34 AM.

[fatdave]

ha! I fell off a motorcycle powered lawnmower.

[twisted_ophelia]

fatdave, on Aug 13 2009, 11:42 PM, said:

ha! I fell off a motorcycle powered lawnmower.

Are you serious??

[Texaswheelz]

Yasko, on Aug 13 2009, 02:35 PM, said:

I kind of wanted to tattoo zipper over my surgery scars but never did! Friend of mine has tatoo shop in Seattle area (Kirkland), and keeps reminding me about zipper tatoo. I don't know, perhaps I'm to old for it.

I want a giant bandaid over mine on my back.

[Ches]

I thought it would be cool to get one of those BioMechanic tattoos over the injury.. Or even a tattoo of the hardware..

[StillFingers]

How about a braided rope tattoo around my neck, multi-colours tho

[puzzledstar]

hey every just new and seen the thread i know its quite old but i wanted to show u all my tattoo that i got after my accident just hope it works lol

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[twisted_ophelia]

StillFingers, on Aug 14 2009, 03:11 PM, said:

How about a braided rope tattoo around my neck, multi-colours tho

You mean a noose? I actually know someone who has a noose tattooed around their throat. Pretty creepy looking. He got it for highly personal reasons. I have a mermaid/queen of hearts piece on my back that I'm thinking of expanding and adding some nautical stars and a seahorse. I have no idea when I'll do it though as I've been spending so much time in the water lately now that I'm getting into scuba diving and you should wait AT LEAST 2-3 weeks after getting tattooed before you spend time in pools, oceans, etc. I've got a bunch of dives coming up so no tattoos for at least a few months!

[spazm]

My brother and i were into Dungeon & Dragons before and after my accident. I was in the U of M hospital for 4 months. D&D was a huge game on the campus, Made the time fly by and took my mind off what happened even for a few hours everytime we played.


James

[fatdave]

spazm, on Sep 10 2009, 12:22 AM, said:

tat.jpg My brother and i were into Dungeon & Dragons before and after my accident. I was in the U of M hospital for 4 months. D&D was a huge game on the campus, Made the time fly by and took my mind off what happened even for a few hours everytime we played.


James

I found the same to be true with World of Warcraft while I was in the hospital and rehab. And that tattoo has nice color, how old is it?

[spazm]

Thanks that was done back in 92. I have a few more that has color in them also. I want to get a few more. One i been looking to get looks like there is a little guy ripping the skin open and trying to climb out. My tattoo guy up and disappeared on me so its been on hold, i hate looking for a new guy, alot of scrubs out there that don't know what thier doing.


James

Edited by spazm, 11 September 2009 - 02:32 AM.

[Hikkakaru]

fatdave, on Aug 13 2009, 07:42 PM, said:

ha! I fell off a motorcycle powered lawnmower.

A friend of mine always tells me about lawnmower races he saw on his yearly Missouri trip to see family.

I always think to myself how horrible that place must be

[Wicket]

I have a bat tat.

I am fascinated by them and it's to promote conservation awareness.

Edited by Wicket, 07 October 2009 - 04:35 PM.