jade1955

You've seen the Mark of Cain documentary about Russian prisons right?

I'm not sure if there's a UK/PAL version available. But there's region 1 versions on amazon.

But the ones you posted are a cut above.

Yes I have. The tattooer uses a tattoo machine made out of a wind up shaver. Nice and quiet too, just the job. The tattoos in the first few minutes of that film are just incredable.

Tomas Tomas also turns out some really nice work.

So the OP writes that they finally found a tattoo they liked and its the 8th photo on the first page when you google "tribal tattoo. You don't think this person is a troll. OK

Sanctamony & tattoos aren't a good mix either.

Ask the Bubble Man. He'll know.

I was also thinking they would make the ideal prison tattoo machine. Compact, easy to smuggle past the screws and no power supply to worry about

I can't find any other info on these machines. These are probably quite rare items.

No doubt there are some of these machines in the possession of people who have no idea what they are.

The first Lina Stigson lady head is my wifes favourite.

She tried for a booking at this years London Tattoo convention, but unfortunately Lina was fully booked. :(

Desperados is made in France!

I mean whats the first place you think of when you see Tequilla?

Hi Sam and welcome. Stevie Edge turns out some very nice work, from what I've seen you've made a great choice for your first tattoo.

I was searching the internet, the other night, for any information on the history of tattooing in the UK, when I stumbled on this. It’s a tattoo museum in Liverpool , UK.

On the site they had some photos of antique tattoo machines powered by clockwork. I would have though these predate the electric tattoo machine and were made by a company called Newton & Wilson. Further searches on the internet indicates they specialised in making sewing machines.

Does anyone know anything about these or this type of machine. Where they used in the USA?

Did they catch on for a short while before becoming made obsolete by the advent of the electric powered version.?

They look as if they are beautifully made and were probably quite expensive.

I’m fascinated by old stuff like this, although my thing is restoring antique firearms.

I thought I would post some photos on here, courtesy of the Liverpool Tattoo Museum. www.Tattoomuseum.co.uk tattoo museum liverpool - Milton Zeis. There’s of lot of other interesting stuff on the site, as well.

i've never seen it. i usually get the lo-fat vanilla almond from trader joe's. it's simple but good!

Available in the US of A, according to their website. It is really delicious.

where to buy – Dorset Cereals International

you're not fit to wipe ed hardy's ass.

He's not fit to wipe Oliver Hardys arse.

Best version ever.

Something from my youth.

Scotlands finest.

Drive through tattoo shop?

i had granola with almond milk. it was tastey.

Nothing wrong with granola or muesli. My favourite ones are made by Dorset Cereals.

Don't know if you can get them were you are.

hello everyone this is my first post so sorry if I screw up, I live in East London and as the title suggests I have seen a rash of shops springing up offering manicures, hairdressing and tattoos surely a tattoo is something that takes thought and planning not an accessory for a night out? Also it may be a coincidence but there are also a lot of teenagers who are getting tattooed underage which is somewhat worrying , on a lighter note I love this forum and I love reading and seeing wonderful work as I have just taken the plunge and got tattooed myself with some lovely work from Stefano at Frith Street just wish I had done it years ago sorry for long post Mel.

It is a worrying trend. Tattooers that knowing tattoo under age teenagers usually turn out shit work as well. Good to see you've been tattooed at a great studio.

I've got a couple of tattoos done by Stefano. He turns out some very nice work. My avatar is a tattoo by Stefano.

It would be really nice to see your tattoo on the LST gallery.

I was sorely tempted abees looks like a great book.

I'm saving my pennys at the moment but this one is now definately on my wish list.

Wow that looks sore.

I'm sure it'll be worth the suffering when its done.

It's called brockwurst because its made from the same material (Collagen) used in the manufacter of brockwurst sausages. Brockwurst skin reacts in a very similar way, to human skin, when tattooed. You could try buying some from any good tattoo shop, in Berlin. They probobly won't sell you any unless you are a bona fide tattoo artist.

Yeah, same! They have four bars in Dublin (Temple Bar, Bray, Glasnevin and Nassau Street) and Covent Garden. Very clever business people as well as the fathers of modern craft beer in Dublin, really... I think they're still expanding the business- recently they started bottling their stuff and selling it in off-licences and apparently they've got a line of single malt whisky in the works too.

I've drank in the Covent Garden outlet quite a few times...

Porterhouse

The other thing that always impresses me, in Porterhouse, are the bar staff. You are never standing around for ages waiting to get served. Very often they'll have two orders on the go at the same time and even though its really busy the bar staff will remember what your previous order was. I know, in the USA for example, thats pretty much the norm but compared with the usual service you get in many bars & pubs in the UK it always impresses the hell out of me.

Daniel, I think that's my favourite drunk story of the month. I'd take my hat off to you, but my hair looks like crap today and you wouldn't see it anyway.

Jade I didn't know it's £1 in Tesco! Dayum! I hope that offer's still on, there's nothing like a bottle of brown when I'm working. :)

Dosn't look like it.

Asda have got bottles, 3 for £4 (£1.33 each) advertised on their website.

Is that The Porter House, Temple Bar in Dublin?

If it is they also have one in Covent Garden. They have a fantastic selection of lagers and ales, including a lot of their own beer on tap. Great bar it gets really packed

The Hawksmoor is my favourite steak restaurant in London. Thats a really good menu at Aunties & Uncles, good value as well.

Hahahaha you guys all rock, I can't say that enough. :) Thank you, I'm feeling a lot better about what's going on today. Rude Boy has the bluest eyes I've ever seen! And that last picture of Robin Williams made me laugh so much, haha. I hope I can return the favour to you guys whenever you're feeling down. :)

Rude Boy also sends me messages. He likes Slim Fast & peanuts, but dosn't like cashews.

Weird, how can you like peanuts but not like cashews? Beats me.

Work of art on a plate

Next time in in London. Breakfast at Hawksmoor, Spitalfields. £35 for two.

Smoked Bacon Chop, Pork Beef and Mutton Sausages, Black Pudding, Short Rib Bubble & Squeek, Grilled Bone Marrow, Baked Beans, Fried Egg, Grilled Mushroom, Roast Tomatoes, Unlimited Dripping Toast and HP Onion & Bone Marrow Gravy.