Flogger

I had my first tattoo done when i was 18. It is of the grim reaper cricket ball in hand, bowling left arm over. I believe its unique as we made it up on the day.
This was done at the pub over the road, while filling the tattooist up with 2 or 3 beers. to help his shakes subside.

Oink

You think, that if one was in a positon to examine that type of tattoo closely the last thing they'd need was more visual stimulation.

Alan2005

Tattoos are for pikeys. That is all.

Danny B

You facking racist.
http://www.metro.co.uk/news/79744-pi...race-hate-word

rob28

Thank you for your deep and insightful thoughts on this topic. Would you care to expand on your reasoning behind your statment?

Personally, I don't know many pikeys but I do know a lot of people with tattoos.

Oink

They're chavy when you're young and desperate when you're middle aged.

Auld Yin

What about when you're old like you and me? Asinine I should think.

Jingsamichty

But people can see how hard you are on the beach or at the swimming pool, without having to bring your wolf.

Oink

My mate got one of Barbara Stanwyck as soon as he left school. I bet he regrets it now.

dbd33

I have no issue with your tattoes but I do wonder how wearing one's hair in the manner of a Shuana Sand himbo goes over in the far north.

Auld Yin

The tattoo probably has more wrinkles than she did when the bucket was kicked.

rob28

I've just had to Google Shuana Sand - I must be getting old.
For reference, the 'himbo' photo was about 17 years ago in my Ibiza clubbing era. I now have a (receeding) No1 all over in my natural colour.
The accent already raises enough questions and looks - I think a 6ft2 peroxide blonde englishman might just push the locals over the edge.

dbd33

Perhaps not old enough...

I thought as much and so wondered how you were managing. The idea that you were ok up there tempted me to venture as far as Barrie, I shan't risk that now.

Pretty Flowers

I have one that covers all of my lower back. I got it when I was 36 and it's very meaningful for me - it reminds me that my guardian angel is always watching my back.

I don't really have any plans for another, and I'm really happy with it still. I had thought of getting one when I was 18, but didn't because I couldn't be sure that I would still like it later in life.

Where my tattoo is, it isn't visible unless I really want to show it off, and a lot of the time I forget that it's there. I will probably have it touched up in the next few years though, as it's beginning to fade slightly, and I'd like it to remain being a sharp dark black.

familyof4

People are entitled to their own opinions, but i think nowadays people with tattoo's out number those without

I have 6 'tramp stamps'

my first was when i was 19 and the last one was when i was 29, I Have mine and my sons initial in chinese, top of my leg i also have his name, at the bottom of my back i have a symbol for love,on my left shoulder a lilly on my ribs and 4 stars down te top of my back.

Do i regret them, NO....they are things i have done in my life and are personal to me, i dont give a shit if people like them or not they are for me. I was the first person in my family to get a tattoo as neither of my parents have them. If someone wants to judge me on my tattoo's thats their issue not mine, they can be covered up or shown off whatever i choose to do!