Post awesome things you have been doing recently

[Shaun1105]

It's been a couple weeks now, but I recently got a promotion at work (for a 6mo. contract). First time in 17 years that I won't be working shifts, or nights. Not that I ever really minded, actually, but working night shifts isn't actually very good for your health.

Last week my wife and I celebrated 15 years of marriage.

But even more exciting than either of those....

My oldest son has autism, and we've tried for years to teach him how to ride a bicycle. Of late we had kind of given up, because he's much too big for training wheels, and he refused to ride an adult tricycle. We enrolled him in a week long bike riding camp for kids with disabilities, and it was last week. It was an hour drive every day (plus the wait at the border as it was in Clarence, NY) but it was totally worth it. He can now ride a two wheel bike, all we need to do is keep him practicing and work on his starts. I've posted two videos on my instagram (@shaunsomers), one that I took on day one, and one that I took on day 5; those were the only days I was able to go. Actually I called in sick to work on Friday because I just had to be there!

[Mark Bee]

It's been a couple weeks now, but I recently got a promotion at work (for a 6mo. contract). First time in 17 years that I won't be working shifts, or nights. Not that I ever really minded, actually, but working night shifts isn't actually very good for your health.

Last week my wife and I celebrated 15 years of marriage.

But even more exciting than either of those....

My oldest son has autism, and we've tried for years to teach him how to ride a bicycle. Of late we had kind of given up, because he's much too big for training wheels, and he refused to ride an adult tricycle. We enrolled him in a week long bike riding camp for disabled kids, and it was last week. It was an hour drive every day (plus the wait at the border as it was in Clarence, NY) but it was totally worth it. He can now ride a two wheel bike, all we need to do is keep him practicing and work on his starts. I've posted two videos on my instagram (@shaunsomers), one that I took on day one, and one that I took on day 5; those were the only days I was able to go. Actually I called in sick to work on Friday because I just had to be there!

Excellent news indeed!

[Mick Weder]

Picked up the Tiger today. Belted 200k's on her straight up. Jesus, had more fun riding this today than the Harley.

Dropped in to see Grand Ma on the way home also, think she too would have liked this old girl.

Awesome.

[cltattooing]

Making a delivery in the outskirts of Chicago tomorrow, but I got here around noon, so now I'm waiting on a train to take me into the city, so I can go check out Chicago Tattoo Company. I can't try a walk in as I've already got an appointment in a few weeks, but hopefully I'll pick up a shirt and see some rad old flash. Should be fun!

You should totally buy a print and a shirt from Casey O, he's a great dude and a brilliant artist.

@Shaun1105 Congrats on all of those things!!!

Also I haven't announced it on LST or anything, but I moved shops about 6 weeks ago. Instead of working upstairs from a bar, I now work a few blocks from my house in one of the older shops in town, and among brilliant and passionate artists. Like... we have barbeque's and shit, it's great!! Couldn't ask for a more fun and inspiring work environment.

[hogg]

Also I haven't announced it on LST or anything, but I moved shops about 6 weeks ago. Instead of working upstairs from a bar, I now work a few blocks from my house in one of the older shops in town, and among brilliant and passionate artists. Like... we have barbeque's and shit, it's great!! Couldn't ask for a more fun and inspiring work environment.

Congrats. They're lucky to have you.

[cltattooing]

Congrats. They're lucky to have you.

Thanks Ross (((((:

[scott]

Howdo all, been away a while just thought I'd share what I've been upto lately, would really appreciate some feedback.

Instagram

[cltattooing]

@scott beautiful! Is the button on the top an on/off toggle?

[scott]

@cltattooing thanks man, no this one is a push to make because that's what I needed haha, will be doing some in colours to match the cables, and whatever is asked for, latching/none latching cable length ect

[Patrick Bateman]

Just booked my first cruise.

Going the Saturday before Christmas and coming back the Saturday after.

I've been doing a lot of traveling the last few years but I've never been on a cruise.

Excited as hell.

[deadsp0t]

Well.. I had planned to get my elbow tattooed but got an awesome deal on a donor bike to replace my the engine in my bike that's been sitting. Over July 4th I did the swap and have been ridding every chance I get..

Already squirreling away more cash to get tattooed, until then it's motorcycle time!

[iowagirl]

We turned part of our attached front garage into a shop for my husband's animal trapping business, the rest is going to be a kitchen expansion. Not gonna get rich off it but will be nice to have a little extra coming in.

If anyone is interested in landscaping, we think our yard is pretty awesome! https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10202913527934120.1073741835.1080491738&type=1&l=b84e3bfd3d

[pidjones]

Well.. I had planned to get my elbow tattooed but got an awesome deal on a donor bike to replace my the engine in my bike that's been sitting. Over July 4th I did the swap and have been ridding every chance I get..

Already squirreling away more cash to get tattooed, until then it's motorcycle time!

You meet the FASTEST people on a Honda!

[deadsp0t]

You meet the FASTEST people on a Honda!

Hell yeah!! Now the other bike will be transformed into a track hack!

[abees]

Howdo all, been away a while just thought I'd share what I've been upto lately, would really appreciate some feedback.

Instagram

Nice! Were you ever on the D*A*M forum? I used to have a number of nice fuzz's years ago.. D*A*M Meathead, Creepyfingers Creepyface, MKII Tonebender, Shin-Ei companion fuzz-wah.. And quite a few others.. I sold them when I started getting tattooed :rolleyes:

[scott]

Nice! Were you ever on the D*A*M forum? I used to have a number of nice fuzz's years ago.. D*A*M Meathead, Creepyfingers Creepyface, MKII Tonebender, Shin-Ei companion fuzz-wah.. And quite a few others.. I sold them when I started getting tattooed :rolleyes:

Haha I didn't have a clue man so I googled, it does look like a guitar stomp box thing but it's not, it's a footswitch for tattooing and the cables to go with it, I needed new so I made one. Cheers none the less haha

[abees]

Hahaha, I don't tattoo.. As is now obvious. RCA cable should have been a clue that it wasn't a fuzz pedal. That'll teach me.

[HaydenRose]

Ello everyone! I am back (well sort of). Been enjoying browsing through the LTL thread. *high fives to all* A friend and I may be going to the Montreal Convention, but nothing for sure yet, so hopefully I can meet some LSTers and *fingers crossed* get tattooed?!

Yeah, so... moved back to VT and slowly settling in. Starting a new job next week and very excited as it will give me more clinical mental health experience and all the people who work there are super cool. Also pretty proud of myself for landing a FT w/ benefits job in less than a month since moving here, and a better one at that. Feels really good.

Trying to move on relationship-wise, don't see the point in "appropriately?" mourning the break-up... so I have a potential date! Also reconnecting with old friends and making new ones, which has been a blast. And seeing my family everyday is a joy like none other.

And its very clear how much happier my puppy is here instead of in the city. She's a runner and definitely prefers to be off-leash :)

Not sure how often I'll be contributing on here, but just wanted to let y'all know I'm not dead... yet! And keep on getting rad tattoos, you all rule and thanks for the support.

[tatB]

I want to be a dog that can roam free in vermont.

[Colored Guy]

Ello everyone! I am back (well sort of). Been enjoying browsing through the LTL thread. *high fives to all* A friend and I may be going to the Montreal Convention, but nothing for sure yet, so hopefully I can meet some LSTers and *fingers crossed* get tattooed?!

Yeah, so... moved back to VT and slowly settling in. Starting a new job next week and very excited as it will give me more clinical mental health experience and all the people who work there are super cool. Also pretty proud of myself for landing a FT w/ benefits job in less than a month since moving here, and a better one at that. Feels really good.

Trying to move on relationship-wise, don't see the point in "appropriately?" mourning the break-up... so I have a potential date! Also reconnecting with old friends and making new ones, which has been a blast. And seeing my family everyday is a joy like none other.

And its very clear how much happier my puppy is here instead of in the city. She's a runner and definitely prefers to be off-leash :)

Not sure how often I'll be contributing on here, but just wanted to let y'all know I'm not dead... yet! And keep on getting rad tattoos, you all rule and thanks for the support.

Good for you, I knew it would turn around for the better.

[Graeme]

@HaydenRose I'm really glad to hear that things are looking up and you should totally come up for the Montreal convention for some quality LST hangouts!

[polliwog]

Good to hear you're doing better @HaydenRose. Congratulations on the job!

[Pyzik]

Had our annual Michigan Gun Owners picnic and fun shoot. Got to show my little brother a few things.

Also got elected as Vice President of the org. :)

Here's a real cool pic of him trying out my M&P9.

[Michaelshane]

I've been painting pictures...

[Pyzik]

Michael, those are great!