[CarGuys]

My best friend and business partner for 35 years one day said. " Hev I'm in deep S----

I have a fast spreading bone cancer they can't control it.

Week later he said I'm getting a Tat. Always wanted one. I did not argue.

He said when I'm dead who's gonna look!

Sad!

Chief! I agree!

[CarGuys]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

Me too. Men maybe, especially ex sailors, big tattoos on legs and necks and arms on women make me prejudge the owners.

Gracie!

Is that not why they invented white out? In gallons!

[jpharmat]

I can't give you an answer for a reputable shop... but when you find one, GO FOR IT !!! One thing to remember... tats are like chips... you can't have just one ! They are addictive. I have several and LOVE all of them !

Patty

[Happinow]

I must agree with "why would you want to get a tat? Why mess up what God gave you? But, you are an adult and have the freedom to do what you want with it. I've learned not to judge a book by it's cover. My personal experience......in my townhome community where I live, there is a gentleman who lives down the street. He is fairly unkept, not shaven, hair needs a cut, has a limp. Almost looks like he could be homeless. I would kind of go out of my way to avoid him when out walking. I noticed that he walks excessively around out in my community because I often pass him, usually avoiding eye contact. Well, after passing him all summer I decided to say hi and exchange pleasantries. Weeks passed and we talked a bit more and a bit more. Here's what I found out....he walks excessively because he has a medical condition that requires him to walk frequently or his chance of death is greater. Also, it's very cold here and he keeps on walking outside, no boots, just sneakers, sometimes a hat, sometimes not. I asked him if he minded the cold and he said he used to race sled dogs and loved the cold. Oh, he also has a 10 year old son. This gentleman must be at least 70. Kinda broke my heart. Inspire of his situation, He seemed fairly happy. Now when I pass him I always speak and I'm looking around my house to see what I can give he and his family as far as clothes go. It's clear they don't have much. Moral of the story.....don't judge a book by it's cover. I'm so glad I got to know this man even if it's just on the surface. He inspires me. So, if someone wants to get a tattoo , I'm not going to judge them.

[cappyjon431]

Originally Posted by Happinow

I must agree with "why would you want to get a tat? Why mess up what God gave you? But, you are an adult and have the freedom to do what you want with it. I've learned not to judge a book by it's cover. My personal experience......in my townhome community where I live, there is a gentleman who lives down the street. He is fairly unkept, not shaven, hair needs a cut, has a limp. Almost looks like he could be homeless. I would kind of go out of my way to avoid him when out walking. I noticed that he walks excessively around out in my community because I often pass him, usually avoiding eye contact. Well, after passing him all summer I decided to say hi and exchange pleasantries. Weeks passed and we talked a bit more and a bit more. Here's what I found out....he walks excessively because he has a medical condition that requires him to walk frequently or his chance of death is greater. Also, it's very cold here and he keeps on walking outside, no boots, just sneakers, sometimes a hat, sometimes not. I asked him if he minded the cold and he said he used to race sled dogs and loved the cold. Oh, he also has a 10 year old son. This gentleman must be at least 70. Kinda broke my heart. Inspire of his situation, He seemed fairly happy. Now when I pass him I always speak and I'm looking around my house to see what I can give he and his family as far as clothes go. It's clear they don't have much. Moral of the story.....don't judge a book by it's cover. I'm so glad I got to know this man even if it's just on the surface. He inspires me. So, if someone wants to get a tattoo , I'm not going to judge them.

Thank you for a very powerful post. your words are something we can all learn from.

[graciegirl]

well..

[TomW]

I try to be open minded about these things and certainly there is the argument that "volume is a defense to error." But I still associate tatoos with being dirty and as an identifier with a specific group like a gang, or the Nazi's tatooing the Jews. I probably would not hire someone who had visible tatoos. You have a right to make a statement by your actions but I have a right to not agree with it.

[CarGuys]

Originally Posted by cappyjon431

Thank you for a very powerful post. your words are something we can all learn from.

I agree, Touching

[cappyjon431]

Originally Posted by TomW

I try to be open minded about these things and certainly there is the argument that "volume is a defense to error." But I still associate tatoos with being dirty and as an identifier with a specific group like a gang, or the Nazi's tatooing the Jews. I probably would not hire someone who had visible tatoos. You have a right to make a statement by your actions but I have a right to not agree with it.

While I don't agree with your preconceptions, I absolutely agree with your right as an employer to not hire someone with visable tattoos. It is your right as an employer to hire whomever you want. It is also a "risk" that all who get tattoos have to weigh very carefully if they are in the job market.

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by Chief X

It's interesting to me that almost anytime someone asks for information on this forum, so many members are quick to "speak up" and give their opinion (usually negative) rather than answer the question - if they have an appropriate response.

Uh, no Idea where a good place is to get a tattoo, but hey..go for it! Great idea regardless of what your neighbors and "friends" on here think. Live your life and enjoy it till it hurts. I for one, do not judge people based on the color of their tattooed skin.

I agree, get a tattoo and enjoy it!

[DouglasGK]

The person that wrote that he/she got her tattoo @ Attica made my day ... still laughing!

[BritParrothead]

A lot of tattoos nowadays are not permanent. If you get the right one, they will only last for 5 to 7 years, then fade away.
Some of my younger friends have had them done, knowing they are not for keeps.

[Irish Rover]

Great response CHIEFX.

[brostholder]

My sister got a lovely tattoo of a dove with the word "love" beneath it when she was just 17 years old. Now, 50 years later it is a pteradactyl and underneath it it says "looooooooooooovvvvvvvvvvvvvvvveeeeeeeeee"

[skyguy79]

Originally Posted by brostholder

My sister got a lovely tattoo of a dove with the word "love" beneath it when she was just 17 years old. Now, 50 years later it is a pteradactyl and underneath it it says "looooooooooooovvvvvvvvvvvvvvvveeeeeeeeee"

I was going to make a similar observation. I could have gotten a tattoos of Twiggy when I was young, but today it would look more like Rosie O'Donnell.

When I was a teenager I used to draw my own tattoos on my arms using indelible colored pencils and water. They looked good and lasted about a week even with my swimming just about every day!