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Post by peach on Feb 10, 2009 1:31:30 GMT
Vittoria,
I walking around the city (NY) with my sister on Saturday, walked past a tattoo parlor and was inches away from getting one, I have thought long and hard, I love gardening and would love to get one on the back of my wrist, I told my sister that after two martini's I'd build up the courage to get one but then she said that the pain was all a part of the process. Would I be considered a wuss, if I built up my courage? I am so very tempted, I'd want a small one nothing over the top. How safe is it too? How do I trust the operator?
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Post by Vittoria on Feb 10, 2009 1:53:34 GMT
Vittoria, I walking around the city (NY) with my sister on Saturday, walked past a tattoo parlor and was inches away from getting one, I have thought long and hard, I love gardening and would love to get one on the back of my wrist, I told my sister that after two martini's I'd build up the courage to get one but then she said that the pain was all a part of the process. Would I be considered a wuss, if I built up my courage? I am so very tempted, I'd want a small one nothing over the top. How safe is it too? How do I trust the operator? I've been lurking for the past few minutes, but thought I'd answer your question prior watching Heroes. You would not be considered a wuss if you have to bring up enough courage. Afterall, real courage is that if you're afraid, you go ahead and do it anyway. However, a couple of things you mentioned have me concerned. Safeguarding yourself is of utmost importance. Never drink alcohol prior getting a tattoo because alcohol thins the blood and you don't want that when getting a tat as there is some bleeding involved. Any tattoo artist worth his/her salt will refuse to do a tat if the person has been drinking. Secondly, getting a tat done after a simple walk-by is not a good idea. Research is the best alternative. Find out from friends who have tats whether or not the artist is reputable and whether s/he is any good at the art itself. Take a good look at their portfolios too. You also want to find out if the parlour utilizes hygienic measures such as utilizing fresh needles with each customer. The best ones actually make their own needles. Make sure the place is clean and sterile enough for tatooing. (Same goes for piercing of course.) |
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Post by peach on Feb 10, 2009 2:45:10 GMT
Vittoria,
thanks for responding. I have a few friends who've had work done, I will ask them. An yes perhaps the drinking part was not such a good idea after all. I forgot about that.
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Post by Vittoria on Feb 10, 2009 3:15:11 GMT
You're quite welcome, Peach... and if you do get some work done, and you want some aftercare tips, just pm me as we are soooo OT here. Sorry 'bout that everyone!
~clears throat~ And onward then! Mr. Sewell... this thread's for him afterall. ;D
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Post by tipou on Feb 10, 2009 11:38:57 GMT
hey... who said these threads could not be educational as well?
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Post by rueful on Feb 10, 2009 13:55:38 GMT
I'm with Tipou. I didn't know anything about tatoos. Anyway, OT is this message board's middle name! I love how far-ranging the conversation gets. Besides, one reason everybody seems to have "joined the fanwagon" (see, topic!) was Rufus's broad range of talents, which encourages philosophical and eclectic discussions.
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Post by tipou on Feb 10, 2009 14:09:11 GMT
... not to mention indulging in conversations we certainly would not have, say, at work. unless the boss is looking elsewhere.
then again, sometimes, "conversations" might be a big word... sometimes it's more like group drooling... which is certainly ok by me too. its more fun to drool in groups than alone. jokes have better effect.
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Post by rueful on Feb 10, 2009 14:12:39 GMT
True. I haven't misbehaved this much since college!
Maybe that's why Jacob told Rachel her drooling was "cute" in the last episode. Perhaps he enjoys a good group drool as much as any of us.
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Post by Vittoria on Feb 10, 2009 14:32:27 GMT
 OMG! You are all so bloody funny. I'm laughing too hard for this time of day..... ~crossing fingers that neighbours don't complain~ 
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Post by GreenEyesToo on Feb 10, 2009 15:41:34 GMT
Rumour once had it that Rufus visits these boards sometimes...... ;D (Hi, Rufus!) Wonder what he thinks of the group drooling?  |
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Post by tipou on Feb 10, 2009 15:50:00 GMT
from what i know about most guys, and rufus is certainly very much of a guy, he certainly would not mind women drooling over him- at a distance, so no risk of bacteria
anyway, i bet he must find us funny. if not, well, sorry, roof...
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Post by rueful on Feb 11, 2009 1:15:31 GMT
Either that, or he's busy taking out a restraining order. ;D
But hey, if he'll pop in and give us an official "hi" then I'll promise to behave myself from now on and only to mention Marco's sword when I actually mean "sword."
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Post by tipou on Feb 11, 2009 1:21:22 GMT
right.
that'll be the day.
that you behave yourself, i mean.
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Post by rueful on Feb 11, 2009 1:23:12 GMT
It could happen...
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Post by tipou on Feb 11, 2009 1:25:37 GMT
what? that you behave yourself?
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