Androosh

Welcome! There are a slew of good tattooers within easy traveling distance of NC...I'm sure some LSTers from that area of the country can name names. Got any pics? Any ideas for some sweet new tats?

And the story with your Uncle is awesome, great way to bond with him

Thanks man. Yeah, it was a great way to bond with a guy I never get to see. I had to explain LST to him a few times - "There is this virtual community I visit and trust me, these people would lose their shit over these 'mistakes' you made in 1973..."

Internet strangers are awesome. I was in deep on a bottle of Johnny Walker Black last night when I started the thread...woke up with an "oh-shit-what-did-I-do?" feeling. But it is nice to read these entries. I hope more people post their own experiences.

There have been a thousand little triumphs to come from this one tragedy, but to keep it relevant to LST: I got to check out two of my Uncle's old tattoos. I had never seen them before, as he lives in New Hampshire and we don't get to see each other very often. We were having a BBQ on Saturday and I notice a faded hummingbird on his forearm from about 30 feet away. I'm like "Uncle Mike, can I ask you about that hummingbird?". He thought I was rustling his jimmies because his siblings and coworkers have given him so much shit over the years for this old tattoo. I assured him that I'm an enthusiast/collector/whatever and he eased up told me that it was done while he was in the Navy and stationed in San Diego, and that it would have been done in 1973 in a shop on Broadway. He then showed me another one on his bicep - a sweet old rose with an eagle above it, all of it framed by a daisy chain design. That one was also done in SD around 1973.

"I don't remember who, just picked it off the wall and gave the guy $20...we were just into doing stupid shit back then". He was pretty amused that I took such interest in them and he told me that nobodyhad ever paid him any compliments on them.

I was trying to remember if Hardy was around San Diego back then. Can someone shed some light on tattooers who were around San Diego back then? I know there were a ton of 'em.

I'm pretty interested in why someone wouldn't wear sunscreen.

I second that. I just want to make sure I'm not fucking myself up with the sunscreen.

Lost my father today at 1:53 PM from Lewy Body Dementia. Wondering if anyone has any stories related to losing a parent, the funnier/more enlightening the better...anyone? Anyone?

My father was wheeled out as the pizza guy was coming in. Two ships passing in the night. Told the pizza guy his tip was "appreciate your father...." and he said "Mine died 2 weeks ago..." and we hugged. Anyone else? Anyone? Anyone?

or vagina, or popsicle,

Vagina Popscle all the way, FTW. Culty wins again.

Ahh, this is just too f*cking good. @CultExciter is right about the drums - they sound sweet.

Anybody heard this one yet? Im going to put it out there best metal release for 2012, big call I know but these guys are killing it.

I'd put that up there for best metal release this year....also, for worst album cover.

Been jamming The Frogs all day after hearing about the tragic passing of Dennis Flemion. Major bummer.

"...I don't give a fuck about the fans..."

Thanks, man. I've sworn at it and sweated over it a ton but it's my one good "thing".

I feel the same way about my marriage. What color was it originally?

I agree with Avery. OV is great.

KISS. Keep It Simple Shawn.

Flying Lotus has excellent videos

Hey Steve!

Oh Hey Rhon!

Dude, Yer Robots R Crap 4ever!!

Thank Bra!

Is it staring at your own reflection until you turned into a flower?

Namaste Bro.

Unfortunately I didn't get a pic of the finished rose but I doubt I need to convince anyone how great it looked.

Yeah, I don't think you need to do any convincing on that one. Tim's roses are in a league of their own. Good stuff.

Hey. Holla. Sacto Represent.

That's a lot of info to digest. So wait, do you have an apprenticeship or what?

Really, take a pair of binoculars and a lawn chair down to the corner of 16th and J on a Saturday afternoon...maybe a little icebox with a sandwich and a pepsi...watch those dudes at American Graffiti just straight deal with walk-ins all day and put out great tattoo after great tattoo. Can you hang in that environment? That's what you should be aspiring to. My $0.02. Good luck on your journey.

As a native San Diegan I shed a tear of joy. I am so grateful for this episode.

Wotan rules the school Dan.

here's some other stuff i made last year.. i didn't know how to play keyboard/organ/piano before i recorded, or how to use a drum machine.. but i tried to figure it out as i went along.

This stuff reminds me a bit of Zomes. Which is cool in my book.

I've been putting stuff out for years under the name Children's Prison. Here's a link to my last collection of songs...I don't even know how to describe it anymore.

I just love the shading on that skull.

I second that.

I haven't checked in on this thread in the last week...people are getting some bonker tattoos.

Man, that back piece that Stewart is working on (posted today on Frith's twitter) is just unbelievable.

My wife and I have stayed at the Washington Inn in downtown Oakland numerous times. It is modest and convenient. It is central to a lot of good stuff.