Dan

@lastjohn, thank you for being a thoughtful and sensitive human being and for posting such an insightful -- dare I say, brilliant comment. We need more people like you on this forum, and by that I mean people who are not by any means moronic trolls.

This troll has way too many, too. What was he thinking?

Women with snakes and crossbones? Sounds goddamn tough and sexy!

I have seen too many knuckleheads on message boards. I suppose it depends on their lack of brain power and Neanderthal value system.

I have driven to Paris today. I have 2 days back to back with Carlos again starting tomorrow on continuing ribs. I am hoping for at least 2 x 10 hour+ sessions but may go longer if we can.

here is my Loika reworked & tattooed by Dave Gibson
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I recently had contacted Bill Loika and thanked him for the artwork and showed him this piece,he's a really nice guy.

the longest one shot I have ever done was with Jess Yen for 8 hrs last summer.
that first beer after it sure did taste good ! LOL

I've done it a couple different ways,last summer with Jess Yen,I paid a deposit & made the appt without knowing what or where I was going to get the tattoo,the only thing I told him was that I had a $3000 cap,otherwise I trusted him 100%,
and I have paid a dep & got the appt in aug of this year with an amazing artist(Phil Garcia),and I have discussed the "basics" of what I want,but he is free to do what he wants with those "basic" elements and I trust him 100% also,and I know whatever he does will be perfect,or I wouldn't be going to him.this time with Phil,I don't care how much it is.

I had always wanted a full back incorporating a ship since I was like 15/ 16. This would be my favourite part of my collection by far.

here is my Loika reworked & tattooed by Dave Gibson
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I recently had contacted Bill Loika and thanked him for the artwork and showed him this piece,he's a really nice guy.

here is my Loika reworked & tattooed by Dave Gibson
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I recently had contacted Bill Loika and thanked him for the artwork and showed him this piece,he's a really nice guy.

here is my Loika reworked & tattooed by Dave Gibson
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I recently had contacted Bill Loika and thanked him for the artwork and showed him this piece,he's a really nice guy.

Thank you so much Tron!!!

If you are that concerned about it I would suggest going back to your pimple artist and having them take a look.

no, :) I wouldn't worry about it,IMO the majority of the "tattoo world" people don't care,half the time all our pride is out the window anyway,I spent 8 hours at the SF show with no shirt on and my pants & undies pulled down below my ass for a tattoo,I realized my inhibitions didn't matter that day !
so my point is,don't be embarrassed .most reputable people with integrity in the "tattoo world" IMO are pretty forgiving & non judging,or at least that has been my experience.

I saw these donkeys on the way home from work the other day,seems like kind of crappy dry place to have to live IMO,not sure how well they are fed & watered,so we bought some fresh carrots,cabbage,& apples and brought that and some water down this morning and fed them the treats,as soon as we pulled over on the other side of the street they started walking over to us,so it appears we are not the only ones who do this ! LOL very cute & very friendly.I will keep carrots with me from now on and do this again for sure.

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this is my favorite pic

I couldn't resist :D

I couldn't resist :D

I couldn't resist :D

I saw these donkeys on the way home from work the other day,seems like kind of crappy dry place to have to live IMO,not sure how well they are fed & watered,so we bought some fresh carrots,cabbage,& apples and brought that and some water down this morning and fed them the treats,as soon as we pulled over on the other side of the street they started walking over to us,so it appears we are not the only ones who do this ! LOL very cute & very friendly.I will keep carrots with me from now on and do this again for sure.

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this is my favorite pic

@bugxjuice Howdy, right back atcha. I was tattoed by Chris 8 or so years ago. I am terrible with time lines but it was a very sweet experience and it was where I met Mike Lucena who tattooed me last year. He was apprenticing with Chris.
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God, that just took me a minute to figure out the photo upload feature on here!
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Mike Lucena's fancy workings
Thanks for all the encouragement. It's a bit intimidating to share. Hope you all enjoy a peek in to my mind/heart at the hands of some very talented artists. Enjoy.
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@hogg Thanks! and BAY AREA! When is it gonna rain?!
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hey there @Iwar I was in Oslo a few years back, it was lovely. I posted a few pictures below. I actually dont have many pictures of my tattoos. My co-worker took the one of my arms today at work. And the moth, I took off of Mike's Instagram. I hope they are ok!
And thank you for the kind welcome.

I saw these donkeys on the way home from work the other day,seems like kind of crappy dry place to have to live IMO,not sure how well they are fed & watered,so we bought some fresh carrots,cabbage,& apples and brought that and some water down this morning and fed them the treats,as soon as we pulled over on the other side of the street they started walking over to us,so it appears we are not the only ones who do this ! LOL very cute & very friendly.I will keep carrots with me from now on and do this again for sure.

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this is my favorite pic

I saw these donkeys on the way home from work the other day,seems like kind of crappy dry place to have to live IMO,not sure how well they are fed & watered,so we bought some fresh carrots,cabbage,& apples and brought that and some water down this morning and fed them the treats,as soon as we pulled over on the other side of the street they started walking over to us,so it appears we are not the only ones who do this ! LOL very cute & very friendly.I will keep carrots with me from now on and do this again for sure.

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this is my favorite pic

Looks like something worth ignoring completely

I saw these donkeys on the way home from work the other day,seems like kind of crappy dry place to have to live IMO,not sure how well they are fed & watered,so we bought some fresh carrots,cabbage,& apples and brought that and some water down this morning and fed them the treats,as soon as we pulled over on the other side of the street they started walking over to us,so it appears we are not the only ones who do this ! LOL very cute & very friendly.I will keep carrots with me from now on and do this again for sure.

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this is my favorite pic