Keep Austin Weird...right??

 

As far as the star tattoo, I wouldn't get one. They seems to be the new trendy tat, kind of like arm bands in the 90's. Also if I'm not mistaken it used to be an Aryan nation symbol. That's what I heard from a buddy who thinks he's an Etcha Sketch (gots lots of tats). I would come up with something that is totally unique, something that if someone saw it they would know that it was your idea and not something trendy. Personally I don't have one, but have been thinking pretty hard about it recently. If I get one it will be the eagle, Globe and Anchor with a personal twist to it. That symbol is my second birth certificate and I still have a lot of love for my beloved Corps. That is just me, take my opinion for what it's worth, if you get one make sure it is the one you want and get it where you want it. Even if it is Teddy Ruxpin on your bottom.

Chad

 

I would have come up with a better story if I were him.

 

i agree stars have become a little trendy, but mine has personal reasons. a little boy was hit by a car and passed away. i worked him for along time and the thing that scared me the most, was he looked like my brother and even had his ipod the same way my brother does. thats the only call that has ever messed me up and still bothers me everyday. i went to the funeral and they gave out these silver stars and i have it hanging from my mirror. it would be a reminder to live today to the fullest, love the ones in your life because tomorrow may never come.

r.i.p. matthew anderson 1992-2006

brett

 

Well than that makes perfect sense. Sorry for you having to go through it, but thank you for all you do. You have a thankless job and I commend you for it.

Chad

 

Right on bud!!! I have a lion on my right shoulder with my daughter's name below it... I will see if I can get a pic.. I am trying to decide on what' is next.. My wife and I want to drive down to LA to LA Ink and have Kat Von D do something for us... Oh yeah she's HOT!!!!!! But my lion was put on the day after my second grandpa died.. They both died with in 5 days and they were my best friends!!! I believe the were full of pride and Honor hence the lion!!!

 

I have read if you ever need a vital organ transplant or you want to donate a kidney to your child they won't do it. May want to check this out first.

 

Don't do what I did when I got my second one. I wanted a Foghorn Leghorn on my shoulder. The place in Spain I got it at didn't have that design, so they put a big barrel chested rooster on my shoulder walking with a little strut.
If I wear a tank top, I put my hand over it and ask my wife is she wants to see me choke my ...........

(you fill in the blank)
~Rob

 

Wow that sounds completely stupid.. But if you got a tat from some junky!!! With bad needles???

Who knows..

Heres a bad pic but you get the idea!!


Shot with COOLPIX L1 at 2007-08-16

 

thanks for the advice and before you ask, i dont want to choke anyones chicken...dont really want to be cell mates with donovan mcnab ya know. im just about positive im going with the star...tomorrow will probably be the day. ill post pics if i do

brett

 

thats cool shane...maybe you need a license for that gun too!

anyone got them on the inside of the arm around the bicept area...im bracing myself for it being very uncomfortable...i have a high pain tolerance but its tender there

brett

 

Part of the lion and the design below my daughter's name goes back around to my tricep and into the front of the arm... You'd better take a bottle of whiskey man!!! Mine was just minimal and OMG!!! I though I was goona loose it.. I am a wuss though.. Even with those big guns!!!

 

Anytime

"We all should learn from our mistakes but it makes more sense to learn from other's mistakes"

~Rob

 

Maybe you didnt see my photo........
Inside of the arm will be tender.......
If your half man half biscuit.......
[laugh

 

well i ended up doing it last night. it wasnt bad at all. just a little uncomfortable. i even tried to take a little nap. i went a little bigger and a hair higher on my arm than i had drawn. my friend took the pics and ill have her email them to me later.

how long should it take to heal. i have a river trip in 2 weeks and want to be funny healed up

brett