Gallery: A New Tattooed You?
Would you get a tattoo? See those who see their body as a work in progress.
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The tattoo artist etched the outline of a cross on Tony Grillo's back as he lay face down on a soft leather bench. Grillo, from Beacon Falls, is getting his fifth tattoo, and he explains his addiction.
"I like the way they look, and some of them have meaning," he said. "I am getting the cross to match the one my girlfriend has. The Southern Comfort tattoo is because I am from New Orleans; it has nothing to do with alcohol. I am going to have my son's name tattooed next.”
Rob Gramlich, one of the owners of the tattoo studio, No Regrets Tattoo, at 195 Rubber Ave. in Naugatuck, said that over the last few years, tattoos have become more mainstream.
"People from 18 to 80, from all walks of life, have them done," he said. "We had a woman who started coming in when she was almost 90 and she got a new one every year until she passed away."
While he wears a long sleeved t-shirt, Gramlich's colorfully decorated forearms are clearly visible.
"We all do custom design," he said. "I start with a sketch and clean it up on a light board. Most popular tattoos are still a rose, a cross, or a name. It has been like that for more than 50 years."
These days, more women are coming in for tattoos than men, Gramlich said.
"The most common place for women to have them are on the shoulder, the upper arm, and pretty much everywhere else," he said.
For those who are squeamish, Gramlich assures the process is not very painful.
"There are some spots that are more painful than others, but different people experience pain differently," he said. "For most, it is more of an annoying pain than an intolerable pain."
There are a few important things to keep in mind when selecting a tattoo parlor, Gramlich warned.
"It is extremely important that the place is certified by the Board of Health, and that all instruments are sterilized with an autoclave," he said. "One of the reasons to go to a certified parlor is to avoid any kind of infection."
Gramlich's second reason was more aesthetic.
"Not everyone who does tattoos is an artist," he said. "If you ask to see their portfolio, you will have a good idea if the person giving the tattoo will do a good job."
No Regrets Tattoo has portfolios on display for all three of their tattoo artists. Greg Merola has worked at No Regrets for three years.
"I am definitiely an artist as much as a tattoo artist," he said. "I like to paint oils, and I am perfecting my portraits because I want to be able to tattoo them, too."
"Everyone here creates their own designs," Gramlich added. "We all paint, draw, and some of us sculpt. We are all artists."
Almost on cue, a young man came into the shop and asked for a job. Gramlich asked him if he had a portfolio and when the young man answered he did not, Gramlich told him he would need one in order to apply.
"The week between Christmas and New Year's is typically busy because people have the week off. But the season really begins when everyone gets their tax refunds. Then we are busy through November," Gramlich explained with a grin. "I may never be a millionaire, but I live comfortably, I love what I do, and I am happy."
pam neves-loureiro
8:30 am on Sunday, January 8, 2012
i have 5 tattos. and i love them and planning on having more. all mine have meaning to me.. i plan on goin to no no regrets for my 6th one..
Jaimie Cura
11:15 am on Sunday, January 8, 2012
Hi Pam - thanks for commenting! I always like to hear the stories behind tattoos, so you'd like to share one of the meanings, I'd love to hear it. If it's too personal, no worries. Have a great Sunday and thanks again for your comment!
Jess krampitz
12:51 pm on Sunday, January 8, 2012
Frank Luca over at No Regrets is awesome - quite a good artist. I also recommend Hope Gallery in New Haven. Any artist in that building will blow your minds with talent. I'm a female with over 11 tattoos with plans for many more. Remember folks, you get what you pay for with tattoos and make sure you interview several artists before choosin yours to ensure the work you will have on your skin for life is goin to look its very best.
Country Mouse
11:11 pm on Sunday, January 8, 2012
Love Hope Gallery that is where mine is from.. Real talent
Jaimie Cura
1:08 pm on Sunday, January 8, 2012
Hi Jess - thanks for commenting and imparting advice.
A note to readers: If you've got a photo of your tattoo you'd like to share, feel free to add it to the gallery. Thanks for reading!
Christine Rose
5:18 pm on Sunday, January 8, 2012
Hi Rae. Maybe you just have to reboot? If you have trouble, send them to me and I will load them for you.
Thanks!
Country Mouse
1:56 pm on Sunday, January 8, 2012
I have one large color tattoo that I waited 20 years for to make sure it was what i wanted. It is AMAZING. It is a rare polynesian orchid that extends from my side, hip down the side of my leg. Anyone who sees it can't believe the realism and detail, it literally looks like you could pick the flower off my body. Mine was designed and done by Christian Perez (you can see his work on facebook) one of the most amazing tattoo talents on the east coast, from Hope Gallery East Haven. He is one of the best artists for AMAZING color art. Always do your research, use a reputable shop, make sure you have thought about what you want, and aftercare of a tattoo is just as important as the rest of the process. My tattoo is of something I regard as eternally beautiful, orchids also one of my favorite flowers as a lover of nature. Given I have several autoimmune diseases, I hate for people to look at me with pity eyes if they find out I'm sick. I got this flower so that on those bad days I don't feel as energetic and outgoing and cant be myself the way i would like to, I have that tattoo to view as a reflection of my true spirit.
Jaimie Cura
2:59 pm on Sunday, January 8, 2012
Hi Rae - I love your story. Thank you for sharing; that's truly beautiful.
As for the photo, I talked to my friend, the iPad expert, and she said you can't upload a photo from the FB app and will have to upload from a laptop or computer. Can't wait to see it!
Country Mouse
8:54 pm on Sunday, January 8, 2012
Emailed them to Christine instead :)
Therese Donatacci Costeniuc
4:32 pm on Sunday, January 8, 2012
Great article, thanks. It's absolutely true that you need to research your artist before getting inked. About a year ago I went to a place in New Milford for my wrist butterfly tattoo that I had only checked out online because I was new to this state and I've been struggling ever since with them to get it "repaired". It got infected early on during healing and the color faded away. (I question their maintenance procedure of a new tattoo but that's another story.) At any rate, I'm certainly not done trying to get this one fixed and have plans for new tattoos, so it sounds like I'll have to stop by No Regrets for myself to have a look.
Country Mouse
8:56 pm on Sunday, January 8, 2012
Aftercare is priority one and I know what shop you are talking about and I question their aftercare instructions entirely and think it begs for an infection. As for the color fading when it scabs excessively or gets infected or is kept wet or moist for too long it actually leeches the ink out .. Bummer. I wish you better luck in future tattoos. The aftercare I used was flawless and given I'm in the medical profession makes better healing sense than leaving a wrap on all day and coating it with goo which is what most places recommend
Jaimie Cura
5:46 pm on Sunday, January 8, 2012
Oh no, sorry to hear about your troubles, Therese.
Also, readers, if you ever want to review your favorite store, business or perhaps your favorite tattoo parlor, you can review them on Patch by searching for their business listing.
Craig Zac
7:02 pm on Sunday, January 8, 2012
i have three tatts now and am trying to decide what will be my next. I would love to connect the one on my foreare to the one on my bicep / shoulder. I was thinking about a spiderweb on my elbow but then read someplace that it was used to signify you had killed someone, but supposedly that was years ago when guys in prison gangs did them behind bars. I just like the way they look...lol id eventually like to get a full sleeve but need someone with a good imagination to come up wth a design. I was goona go back to my tattoo guy, Bob Maligutti in Wallingford but i recently heard he had passed away a couple years ago.
Country Mouse
8:58 pm on Sunday, January 8, 2012
Craig take a look at Christian Perez on his Facebook page his sleeves are Awesome and he is quite creative
Christine Rose
9:10 pm on Sunday, January 8, 2012
Rae, your photos are up. They are beautiful!
Country Mouse
11:13 pm on Sunday, January 8, 2012
Thank you for the compliment!! :)
Jaimie Cura
9:55 pm on Sunday, January 8, 2012
What a beautiful color - thanks for sharing!
Country Mouse
11:14 pm on Sunday, January 8, 2012
Thank you!!! :)
john pookman
11:06 pm on Sunday, January 8, 2012
? Wha? Huh?
Country Mouse
11:25 pm on Sunday, January 8, 2012
Christine, what I find so interesting is the reaction from friends, family, colleagues and clients after they find out or see you have gotten a tattoo. It was shocking to me to see how discriminating even people I thought I knew very well could be. As if the ink on my skin somehow changed me into this misguided, rogue individual. It was a bit saddening to witness that first hand and in this day and age .
john pookman
11:35 pm on Sunday, January 8, 2012
Ah I see that I was not allowed to voice my opinion in an earlier post. Oh well censorship prevails. Love the ink kids! Only in a valley town could this art flourish. Keep up the good work kids! Till death do you part!
Country Mouse
11:46 pm on Sunday, January 8, 2012
Perhaps it was because your comment was not a contribution but instead a judgemental dig based on looks alone. And I'm not exactly sure what your "valley" reference implies, but I for one was raised in Fairfield, am quite well educated, successfully and adorned with some ink as well. If its not for you don't do it plain and simple, but don't judge others that you know nothing about. It's no different than judging for any other skin color, difference etc.
Christine E.
2:08 pm on Monday, January 9, 2012
john,
Just out of curiosity, why do you care so much if people, whom you do not know, decide to ink a picture on their body? Do these people pose a danger to society, or does it just bother you that they no longer fit your mental perception of what a person is supposed to look like? Do you tell people to quit smoking when you see them on the street, too? I mean...2nd hand smoke affects you. A tattoo on someone you come into contact with isn't going to be contagious. So what gives?
Football Parent
3:19 pm on Monday, January 9, 2012
Rae- It is anyone's right to get tattooed but I am also free to make judgements about a person with a tatoo, it is not the same as race or ethnicity. A person has the choice to tattoo themselves and I make a judgement about that person based on their actions. Personally I do not like tattoos and do not hold persons with tattoos in high regard, sorry.
Christine E.
7:01 pm on Monday, January 9, 2012
Football Parent -
Why do you not hold them in 'high regard'? You are generalising every single person who has a tattoo as having the same personality. How is that NOT different than pre-judging a race or ethnicity? I know a sweet girl who had her grandmother's initials tattooed on her wrist because she missed her so much. Hardly criminal.
MaryAnn Benevenuto
10:47 am on Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Rae - While I respect your right to tatoo yourself, tattoo's are quite different than dying your hair, using a designer bag, etc. They are permanent. Personally, I find them unattractive on men or women. Why damage beautiful young skin? I agree with FP in that they symbolize some element of non-conformity. A visible tatoo is not likely to get you a corporate job, should you decide you want that at some point. Likewise green hair would be considered a non-conformity. But to each his own.
Craig Zac
8:16 am on Monday, January 9, 2012
Rae dont worry about it, people have their opinions.. like the old saying about Opinions and A** H****...everybody has one....lol. If someone doesnt like them, fine. We do, so nothing they say can deter us from having them, just as nothing we say will make them get one. And no, this isnt only a "Valley" thing, Im originally from Hamden, got my first tat in Branford, moved to Wallingford and got the others there.The Tattoo industry is everywhere, look around, youll see it is in the valleys, cities, suburbs... and yes, it is flourishing nicley. A good friend of mine moved out to LA and is a Tattoo Artist there, the dog eat dog world of the tattoo industry!
Country Mouse
9:42 am on Monday, January 9, 2012
:)
Country Mouse
9:44 am on Monday, January 9, 2012
I'm not worried just disappointed that people can be so crass and disrespectful. :). I am a very kind person by nature but have little tolerance for ignorance and hate. :). Where is your tattoo photo give it up!! Lol
Craig Zac
10:00 am on Monday, January 9, 2012
I have a Black and white Dragon on my forearm, a wizard on my bicept and an angry Homer Simpson on my ankle...lol
Christine Rose
9:57 am on Monday, January 9, 2012
And show us a photo!! :-)
Jaimie Cura
10:39 am on Monday, January 9, 2012
I second that photo request!
Craig Zac
10:58 am on Monday, January 9, 2012
ok, theres one in the gallery, I dont have anymore here at work i dont think.
Jaimie Cura
11:08 am on Monday, January 9, 2012
Saw it and thanks for posting! How long ago did you get that tattoo again? Will the process to alter the trees be difficult?
Craig Zac
12:31 pm on Monday, January 9, 2012
I got the one on my bicep about 1993-ish, and the one on my fore arm about 2000. I dont think altering the trees will be too difficult, its just a case of adding more to the pic and blending it in to lose the faces. the tatto was done free hand meaning he drew it directly on me and then inked away. he was just starting out at the time and was practicing mainly on himself and friends so I got it done really cheap. years later I got the dragon at his shop.. I forget the artist he had working there with him but he did a great job. The shop was "Custom Tattoo" in Wallingford if anyone remembers it.
Jaimie Cura
3:22 pm on Monday, January 9, 2012
From what I can see, the dragon looks very cool!
Paul Singley
11:54 am on Monday, January 9, 2012
I have one, and I'm going to get another soon. I want one in honor of our daughter. Any ideas? I've seen the baby feet one (pretty cool) and the one of the face (also pretty cool, but not for me). I'll probably go to No Regrets because I've heard good things.
Jaimie Cura
3:25 pm on Monday, January 9, 2012
The baby feet is a cute idea, Paul. You can also do something with numbers, like the time of the day she was born. Or something with her name - like the meaning of her name or something along those lines.
kathy johnson
12:34 pm on Monday, January 9, 2012
Paul I think a portrait of your little ones face would be great. I always said I would like a swarm of butterflies coming from my cleavage but alas its too late. If I did that now sadly I fear they would resemble months .
Country Mouse
6:53 pm on Monday, January 9, 2012
Kathy that is hysterical .... :)
Christine Rose
9:17 pm on Monday, January 9, 2012
Quote of the week. LOL!
kathy johnson
12:51 pm on Monday, January 9, 2012
PS.Also my husband would have a fit.
Jaimie Cura
1:22 pm on Monday, January 9, 2012
Kathy, this is the best comment ever - I laughed so hard at the moth part!
Paul Singley
4:10 pm on Monday, January 9, 2012
Kathy: That is hilarious.
Ed Rowland
4:31 pm on Monday, January 9, 2012
Kathy,You crack me up.When I was in the service I was stationed at Ft.Lenord Wood Missouri.The small town outside the base was named Waynesville.I ws sitting in a tattoo parlor waiting nervously for my turn.The guy next to me was screaming out in pain I made for the door in a flash and never went back for my tattoo.Tats are not for me but they are so cool nowadays.The quality of the colors and designs have come along way in 35 years since I almost got one.
Jaimie Cura
4:52 pm on Monday, January 9, 2012
What kind of tattoo were you going to get, Ed?
Craig Zac
11:54 am on Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Ed they are almost completely painless now, new ways of applying and ultra thin needles... most of the time it feels like a burn more than a needle poke, probably because its more like scraping along the skin than jabbing into it... anyhow, to me it feels like someone is holding a lit ciggarette about an inch from my arm and moving it slowly along. Some places hurt more, I hear the wrist hurts, up near the arm pit and inside of the bicept hurt just a bit (sting) and any bony area like the ankle and shoulderblades may be a bit more uncomfortable. I was actually falling asleep getting the dragon tattoo done.. I kept dozing off...lol I have no regrets about doing it and want more, if I could make up my mind on what to get...lol
kathy johnson
6:43 pm on Monday, January 9, 2012
I am glad that you all had a good laugh. Has anyone ever heard of Spider Web? In the olden days he was considered the best. Is he still around?
Country Mouse
6:55 pm on Monday, January 9, 2012
I remember hearing about him but not sure if he is still around?
Benny
8:37 pm on Monday, January 9, 2012
Spider Webb was out of Derby & he trained Zee of Zee Tattoos & many others. I think he is in his early-mid 70s now & lives in Newtown. He retired about 15 years ago.
Jaimie Cura
8:48 pm on Monday, January 9, 2012
Wow, thanks for sharing that information on Spider Webb, Benny. Kathy - glad someone knew about him - that's way cool.
Craig Zac
11:55 am on Tuesday, January 10, 2012
I remember that name also... from way back... dont know if he is or not, try a google search on him.
Benny
12:03 pm on Tuesday, January 10, 2012
http://www.spiderwebbusa.com/
kathy johnson
6:51 pm on Monday, January 9, 2012
Ed what kind of a tat did you almost get before you chickened out and where was it going to go? I think you should get one of the Twitchell Roland Homestead on your back.
kathy johnson
6:52 pm on Monday, January 9, 2012
ED don't forget to have the artist put a few chickens in the yard.
Ed Rowland
6:53 pm on Monday, January 9, 2012
I was going to get the American Eagle in front of the rising son.USA all the way.That would be fine Kathy as long as you aren't the one spelling my name.LOL
Ed Rowland
6:57 pm on Monday, January 9, 2012
And maybe grandpa'sold ford tractor.
Craig Zac
11:57 am on Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Ill take grampas old ford tractor... what was it? 8N? Jubilee? i love those old fords, they look like the hot rods of the tractor world...and arent that expensive either.
jim
10:36 pm on Monday, January 9, 2012
what a shame that pretty girl is covering herself in tattoo's. I personally have several tattoo's as does my wife, however they are well placed and done by a good artist. although my first one from john herrick at derma flicks in norwalk is bad i realize now that guy is a hack, but not as bad as the jail house looking statue of liberty
to all you boys and girls think long and hard about what you permanantley put on your body. look at all the people with chineese symbols and former guido's with barbed wire arm bands
girls you look like crap when your 40 and your old tats are faded and you are dressed for a wedding
Craig Zac
12:01 pm on Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Thats actually great advice Jim... all those "Fad" type tattoos are not a good idea. The chinese symbols, how do you really know what it means? lol I still see alot of tribal stuff, which to me, personally has run its course... Just think long and hard about what you want and where, I just saw a show about some ex Skin head who was getting all his racist tatts removed, he had them all on his face too, he went through a ton of pain with the lazer treatments, it almost made you feel sorry for him, but then he'd tell some story from his older, skin head days about him and 2 friends almost killing some kid because he was just in the wrong place at the wrong time.. no other reason.
Country Mouse
12:24 pm on Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Jim I agree with thinking hard about permenant ink. I waited 20 years to finally get mine done and love it. No tweety birds for me! :)
Country Mouse
7:46 am on Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Football parent - you are of course entitled to your opinion and I encourage you to voice it. But I am sorry and really hope you are able to broaden your perspective eventually, as in thinking you know a person by their looks you are missing the opportunity to know some great people because of your bias. I can remember one of my mothers teachings to me as a child, 'never judge a book by its cover'. If you 'truly' believe you have a right to judge, I hope equally that you don't mind when people judge you; perhaps for dying your grays to your original color, driving a minivan or your car of choice, wearing skinny jeans you may choose or carrying an expensive designer bag after all they are all choices you made, correct? You are fooling yourself thinking you know people because of a tattoo. Words are powerful I choose to use mine carefully and stand by what i say. I will also hold you accountable to de-friend any aquanitence you have bonded with immediately following your discovery they have a tattoo as so many people do and people have no idea. I also would expect the same judgements you hold to also apply to every veteran and soldier that has also adorned themselves with symbolic call of duty tattoos, same goes for 9/11 responders, people possessing tattoos of loved ones lost, and people opting for tattoos to cover scars and mastectomy procedures. See its NOT just about a tattoo it's bias it's discrimination wether you think so or not. And it's hurtful.
Craig Zac
12:05 pm on Tuesday, January 10, 2012
I can honestly say I do not believe I have ever been discriminated on because of my tattoos. Maybe because they arent anything like a flaming skull or a skeleton holding a bloody knife...lol or maybe I just have not been around the right (wrong?) people yet...lol maybe I should go up to Greenwich and see if I can get a seat in a good resturaunt.
kathy johnson
12:27 pm on Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Ed I knew my spelling was incorrect but I knew you wpuld forgive me for being too lazy to correct it. Love ,KJ
kathy johnson
12:34 pm on Tuesday, January 10, 2012
I agree with Jim. Ladies think hard before you tat. Make sure its good art and is well placed unless you want to look like an old fish wife as you age and unless you plan to never dress elegantly again go ahead and cover your whole bod. Nothing worse than a bride or brides maids walking down the isle with large visible tats. Save the large ones where they can be easily covered when necessary.
Country Mouse
12:42 pm on Tuesday, January 10, 2012
I agree and I prefer good placement also where I can choose to display when I want to and not at other times I choose. I also placed mine on my hip and side and thigh close to bone(ouch) but to help combat effects of gravity, aging, weight fluctuation etc. I've also learned it is also VERY important to realize the damaging effects of the sun on ink. I placed mine where it is protected from the sun most of the time and when in the sun 100SPF just like the rest of me applied thick and often to minimize fading
Country Mouse
2:51 pm on Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Hee hee old fish wife .. I missed that part first read ... You are quite snappy and funny!!!
kathy johnson
2:40 pm on Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Great suggestions Rae. If I were to get tattooed it would probably be a small monarch butterfly on my inside ankle in memory of my best friend Sally. I have been toying with this idea for quite some time. As I am beyond having a mid-life crisis tat must be I am now craving an end of life crisis one.
Craig Zac
3:18 pm on Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Kathy, its never too late to get Inked.
Jaimie Cura
3:35 pm on Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Kathy, you are my favorite reader and commenter right now - if you ever wanted to blog for your local Patch site, I'd read it with pleasure!
Country Mouse
2:59 pm on Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Kathy that is a beautiful idea. Obviously you were close and I'm all for anything that brings lovely reminders of your times with her. I'm considering g a second tattoo in the future that is a reminder of my mom actually along a similar line .. Although I would get chewed up and spat out on this thread over the mention of a butterfly tattoo given how often they are stamped in ink. But my reasoning is true to form, as my mother loved to garden (as now do i) and she had the only yard with butterflies they used to land right on here hands and she would show them to me all the time when I was little. I plant a butterfly bushes/plants every year in her memory in my rapidly expanding gardens and every summer you can tell our house as it us the one with 20-30 butterflies swarming the gardens and yard. It makes me equally happy and sad when I see them but I ALWAYS think of her everytime I see one. And people yes I'm 40 not 20 thinking about a butterfly tattoo. :)
kathy johnson
2:43 pm on Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Who does really good butterflies and who would use the picture I supplied? Thanks, KJ
Craig Zac
3:20 pm on Tuesday, January 10, 2012
lol, I remember when I got my first tat, my dad looked at me and asked what was wrong with me, he said "Are you going crazy in your old age?" (I was about 25 or so) and he wasnt pleased w/ me for some reason... wich is not a surprise because he didnt talk to me for about 2 weeks when i got my ear pierced...lol. But my mom, being the artists she used to be, pulled me aside and said she loved it.. she siad tattoos arent her thing but she loved the colors and thought the guy did a good job....lol
Rich
6:52 pm on Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Got my Tat at the age of 45-Went with my son when he was 18. I got it in remembrance of 9/11-Flag with an Eagle with the twin towers rising behind. I am proud of it. Unfortunately, some people are biased-My old boss actually told me I was white trash because I got it. And he was a "Liberal"
Observer
10:18 am on Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Well that is a pretty "white trash" tattoo, not for nothing...and I'm a "liberal" too. :)
Craig Zac
10:42 am on Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Judging by the Smiley face at the end of Observers post, I think he / she ment it as a joke, sorta like Mimmicking what Rich's boss said. And I agree, how can he be a Liberal if he looks at your tat and even thinks "White Trash"? Unless he doesnt know what being a liberal really is...
It actually sounds more like something a "super" conservitive would say... Not that all Conservatives are that way, its just a bit more plausable if the boss was a conservative and not a "Liberal" like he claims to be.
Country Mouse
3:09 pm on Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Rich if you would afford the compliment I dont see anything white trash about your tattoo. Sounds very patriotic and symbolic from your description. We're you close to someone affected by 9/11 or did it just leave an impression on you as a whole? Curious if you don't mind sharing.
Jennifer Cusano
11:16 pm on Wednesday, April 4, 2012
For Observer: Anyone who uses the term white trash is white trash. You just called a father of 3, and volunteer firefighter with a full time job white trash. What are your credentials-other than D.B.
Citizen X
9:06 pm on Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Tattoos are passe. How can they be about individual expression if everyone seems to have one? If you want to be different or express yourself, try something original. It's much easier to have someone put some picture on your arm than it is to do something unique or truly expressive, such as to write a book about an original thought or your own story. Paul you seem like a bright guy, if you want to honor the birth of your daughter, write her a letter about how you felt when she was born & give it to her on her 18th birthday.
Craig Zac
10:18 pm on Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Passé? Everything we do in life is passé if you think about it... how many rich guys buy a Mercedes? how many people have to run out and get the newest i-thing when it comes out just to say, i got mine first! For some people, tattoos aren't at all about personal expression, mine don't have some deep emotional meaning... i got them because i like them. I don't love dragons or wizards, i don't even like that type of book or movie, but i love my dragon and wizard tattoos. I admit, I am a huge Simpson's fan which is why I got the Homer on my ankle..... Tattoos may be the big thing today although I doubt it as I do not see as many younger kids getting them. I would say that for those who do get one, it will have a different meaning to its wearer, than the other ten who have the same one. even if you had the exact one as i do, they'd have totally different meanings. Writing a book isn't individual expression anymore either, go to a bookstore and look at how many different teen vampire books there are. Although your idea about Paul writing a letter to his daughter is a really good one, I really don't see why he cant also have some type of permanent ode to her if he wants to... he would still be a bright guy, just a bright guy with a new tattoo.
Country Mouse
3:05 pm on Wednesday, January 11, 2012
I agree if anything tattoos are becoming more mainstream, not passé and of late seem to be increasing in popularity. I think Paul should do each and everything that makes him happy to be a dad and have a daughter. Citizen x I'm not encouraging people to pick a tattoo out of a book and get inked, original ink is actually quite expressive quite individual, quite original. The book thing eh that can go either way. Ps I've been published several times with a book near completion. They are all forms of expression. To Each individual their own. And the more creativity the better. Just makes the world more interesting.
kathy johnson
10:42 pm on Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Jiamie thanks for the compliment. You made my day.
Jaimie Cura
12:04 am on Wednesday, January 11, 2012
My pleasure!
Carl Kolchak
1:37 pm on Wednesday, January 11, 2012
My mother has my name tattooed on her right bicep. It is awesome.
Jaimie Cura
1:39 pm on Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Carl, how sweet! If you've got a picture, feel free to upload - this is a great, active thread of comments and contributions!
Carl Kolchak
1:43 pm on Wednesday, January 11, 2012
I shoulda got a picture of it before she was shipped off to Sing-Sing http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sing_Sing
Country Mouse
2:48 pm on Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Maryann.. I would completely advise thinking long and hard about getting a tattoo b/c yes they are permenant, obviously. This is part of the reason I waited so long to get mine, 20 years to be exact. Noone with tattoos here is trying to insult or convince anyone to get one who does not have one. I see my skin as even more beautiful then it was before where I have my tattoo but equally appreciate places i don't have tattoos. The point I was trying to make is that it is a choice, I means of expression, style and artwork. My perspective is just that noone should be judging anyone or holding bias to anyone, based on personal opinions/standpoints. As kind and loving people we should all embrace differences not perceive them as threatening or symbols of what you call non-conformity. The world is a beautiful place because of the differences and variety each person offers to it from the types of clothes they wear, tattoos, the cars they drive, the language they use and way they interact. Not just about tattoos, but we all need to have our opinions but grow wise enough not to judge and hold biases. That will make the world better. I was raised well, well educated and love what I do. The very special little people I have the distinct pleasure of working with everyday (i work with children who have autism and sensory pricessing disorders) have taught me never judge, embrace ALL differences and ALL uniqueness is beautiful.
Citizen X
3:40 am on Friday, January 13, 2012
Noone?
kathy johnson
5:25 pm on Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Bravo Rae!
Ed Rowland
7:16 pm on Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Craig, Grandpa's tractor is a 46 2n.It is a little smaller than my 52 8n.They are cool old tractors.Mine was recently worked on by my cousin and uncle.It purrs like a kitten.
Craig Zac
7:44 am on Thursday, January 12, 2012
Nice...now im Jelous!!! I love those old Fords... they are sweet. I have a question,,, what do they have for powering attachments? are there Hydraulics hook ups? a PTO? I want one but it would have to have a back hoe or loader to be a justified purpose...
Craig Zac
7:01 am on Thursday, April 5, 2012
Hey Ed, I still wanna come up and see these tractors. I saw one for sale in Southington, a white and blue one, it looks to be in a little bit of a ruff state, but it seems everything is the\re. not sure what it is, maybe a 9N? tires are dry rotted and it doesnt lok like its been run in awhile. Dont even know if it starts. $1500.00 Id rather get one that works and isnt rusty.. (I hate working on stuff that breaks, ill customize and make it nicer all day but when something breaks, it P***es me off...lol)
Ed Rowland
7:51 am on Thursday, January 12, 2012
Morning Craig,The backhoe would be powered from from rear PTOand raised and lowered from the hydraulic lift arms already on the tractor.The front loader is powered from the front with a shaft that connects to the connects the crankshaft to the pump.I have a loader that is for sale if you are interested.And it is right here in Oxford.
Craig Zac
8:53 am on Thursday, January 12, 2012
Ed is that just the loader or the whole tractor w/ loader? is that your ad for just the loader that i saw on Craigs list recently? lol
Ed Rowland
11:54 am on Thursday, January 12, 2012
Just the loader.Tractor ain't for sale at any price.LOL.And that is my ad.I am open to offers on loader.
Country Mouse
8:08 am on Friday, January 13, 2012
Citizen x I don't know where you are going with that comment...
Craig Zac
9:05 am on Friday, January 13, 2012
I think he wants to know if its spelled "no one" or "noone".... I think.
Country Mouse
1:37 pm on Friday, January 13, 2012
If indeed that was the angle of that comment, then it is sad that a typo was the most he was able to take from the post. Immature citizen x. Too bad.