Whose got Tattoos???

[karder]

Those are so pretty (very colorful)--do the colors stay like that or do they fade like the old tattoos of yesteryear? Sorry if I am showing my ignorance here--my experience with tats was on my grandad's arm from WWII.

My tattoos have faded quite a bit, but then again, so has the rest of me.

[Commander Cody]

Let me add at this time… I have nothing against tattoos on other folks. I was just stating why I would rather they not be on me.

I, along with most people who have tattoos, totally respect that. Your body is a temple......so is mine, I just added some stained glass

Many who don't have tattoos tend to judge those who do based on "the old laws".

I respect your choices and will never "Judge." Matt. 7:1 "Do not judge, or you too will be judged."

[jimlongley]

I have four tats, tribal art on my right leg, a cobra wrapped around my left leg with his hood spread on the calf, a leather arm band with feathers on my left arm, and a zipper on my right shoulder. The only one with a real "story" is my zipper tattoo. Following my third major shoulder surgery, I had a pretty ugly scar down the back of my shoulder. I got the artist to cover the scar with a zipper, hopefully that will make it easier for the next surgery.

For those of you asking about the cost of a tat.............NEVER budget shop for tattoos or a taxidermist, it's supposed to last forever.

I will admit to considering a zipper over my knee scar, or a choo choo train.

I don't recommend the zipper.......the artist did too good a job of covering the scar, now I have to explain it to anyone who looks close enough to recognize that it's a zipper.

Part of my reasoning has to do with two knee surgeries in five months.

But not really all that interested, I might have to do the same for ALL of my scars, which could be expensive, and the ones on my face . . .

[jimlongley]

BTW, I DO embroider (with a machine) which gives me LOTS of temporary "body art."

Just two examples, a vest I did for a friend, the rest are on another computer.

[schufflerbot]

Those are so pretty (very colorful)--do the colors stay like that or do they fade like the old tattoos of yesteryear? Sorry if I am showing my ignorance here--my experience with tats was on my grandad's arm from WWII.

thanks~!

they have faded a little bit because im addicted to the sunshine and outdoor activities. luckily, my artist is an understanding person (sometimes) and wont beat me up when i come in for touch ups.

after a touch up session it looks brand new again.

[glbedd53]

Ozzy said it best. "When I got all these tattoos I was tryin to be the outlaw with tattoos. If I had known everybody and their grandmother was gonna get tattoos, I would have just been the outlaw without tattoos".

[jimlongley]

Ozzy said it best. "When I got all these tattoos I was tryin to be the outlaw with tattoos. If I had known everybody and their grandmother was gonna get tattoos, I would have just been the outlaw without tattoos".

Man, I never knew Ozzie had tattoos, I wonder what Harriet thought of them.

[glbedd53]

Pay attention. I said Ozzy. Not Ozzie.

[speedsix]

BTW, I DO embroider (with a machine) which gives me LOTS of temporary "body art."

Just two examples, a vest I did for a friend, the rest are on another computer.

...cool...how long do those take??? betcha the local bikers keep you busy...do you do it for money???

[jimlongley]

Pay attention. I said Ozzy. Not Ozzie.

Then I have no idea who you are talking about.

[speedsix]

...I'd guess old bat-biter himself... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iaW9fHL9NkM" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[danpaw]

What?? jimlongley don't know the Prince of Darkness?

[jimlongley]

BTW, I DO embroider (with a machine) which gives me LOTS of temporary "body art."

Just two examples, a vest I did for a friend, the rest are on another computer.

...cool...how long do those take??? betcha the local bikers keep you busy...do you do it for money???

I do a lot of other stuff, that was just the pics I had on hand - yes, for money, but not much, and we stay busy, but not enough to make a business out of it.

[jimlongley]

What?? jimlongley don't know the Prince of Darkness?

Sounds like a novel I once read.

[Oldgringo]

Went to the Wal-Mart in Jacksonville today and saw some pretty inspirational "tats". We haven't made up our minds yet of what, and where we want 'em.