Dan

I don't scab with my healing method, but my tattoos get a little flaky, and they do get really itchy.

my right arm,inner bicep, ya ya,I know,but I'm an "old guy" so I get a pass.

I don't know,but I kinda miss the coil noise.

so either way,I am drinking this today,

it's 20 years old now,and not "epic",but I got this for my mom when she passed away . it was done by "Charlie",a very old school tattooer at the "World Famous Emporium of Tattoos" in Van Nuys california in 95. . mom and me sometime in 1960

ya,you're right,I must have had a few too many that day.

good old fashioned Lubriderm fragrance-free,IMO is the best, a freind of mine likes cocoa butter,but I don't like that for daily long term use because it stays a little greasy,it's good for during the healing process though IMO.

World Naked Gardening Day is just a day away us tattooed people are going to look great doing it ! . World Naked Gardening Day is just a day away | GlobalPost

yep ! I agree,I'm 55 now,been getting tattooed since 1983,back in those days you just picked a piece of flash off the wall,I have a lot of old work,some brand new ones,and many in between all these years,and they all look good IMO,and I have more planned. my wife didn't have any tattoos when we got together 10 years ago,she has one small leg piece now.she has always liked my tattoos.

I know ! that face got me as soon as I walked in the shelter.

I always have thought that if a person is going to love another romantically or friends, love is based on accepting them for who they are, inside & out. beez,IMO he doesn't deserve to be in your life,if he would say something like that to you.

and if I try and reply to his PM,I get this> "The following errors occurred with your submission leorephy has chosen not to receive private messages or may not be allowed to receive private messages. Therefore you may not send your message to him/her. If you are trying to send this message to multiple recipients, remove leorephy from the recipient list and send the message again." - - - Updated - - - IMO this #$%&* dickhead should be banned !

. it means it should be done by the members that are actually assigned to be moderators,that's all I was saying :( I know what it means, nevermind,this has gone far enough. have a great day :)

LOL yes I do,I just meant they are the only ones who should be "moderating".

again,IMO like I said,as long as the topic is in the correct sub forum,spew away ! and again also,IMO it is the wild wild west in a way,especially on an adult tattoo related discussion forum. if the mods don't like something they will tell us.it's not up to the other regular members to moderate.

so here is my input,this is a "discussion" forum,as long as the thread is put in the appropriate forum or sub forum IMO it should be ok,but unfortunately some people think they are mods when they are not,and feel they need to police the boards,if a rule is broken then a "moderator' will let you know,otherwise,as adults in a public discussion group we should be able to post ANY questions or thoughts without fear.Threads don't take up much server space and if anyone doesn't like a topic then they shouldn't look at it.

LMAO ! sorry but that's sounded funny.

yes,IMO it is different for everyone and pain levels for specific body areas are different for everyone too, 1)pre-hydrate the day before 2)get a good nights sleep 3)eat a good meal before the tattoo(quality food,nothing greasy) 4)bring a couple bottles of water and some candy like skittles,M&M's,jelly beans,etc,etc keep your electrolytes up during the tattoo 5)during the tattoo put yourself somewhere pleasant in your head,you can control the pain 6)relax during the tattoo,make sure you are sitting or laying comfortably you will be fine :) don't over think the process in the days leading up to the tattoo

I still remember when being nice to people was cool.

LOL yep ! I would love ANY business try that with me ! Men And Cats: Photographer Challenges ‘Crazy Cat Lady’ Stereotype | Bored Panda

so today on Kauai we participated in the dog field trip program with the Kauai Humane Society today,they let you take a dog out for the day with an "adopt me" vest on and they supply leash/water/water bowl/treats/potty bags and we took her on a hike and to the beach all day today,her name is Jillian,what a cutie. we had a totally great day with her. It gives the dog a chance to get out of the kennel for the day and it exposes them to more potential adopters. Shelter Dogs on Field Trips | Kauai Humane Society . . .

if you're ever on kauai,here is a good place to munch we just ate there yesterday,and it's right around the corner from kulture tattoo where I'm getting work done by Sam on wed

Hi Laura,congrats on the soon to be phd and school in general,hats off to you for doing that ! that's huge.

this is Zephyr ,our 19 pnd miniature Australian Shepherd . this one of many beds she has,my DIY'er wife made this for her,(yes that's her toy box,she's not spoiled) . .