Shaun1105 Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 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! Graeme, SStu, SeeSea and 10 others 13 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/2521-post-awesome-things-you-have-been-doing-recently/?page=47#findComment-97875 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Bee Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 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! Shaun1105 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/2521-post-awesome-things-you-have-been-doing-recently/?page=47#findComment-97876 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Weder Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 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. daveborjes, exume, gougetheeyes and 8 others 11 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/2521-post-awesome-things-you-have-been-doing-recently/?page=47#findComment-97879 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cltattooing Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 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. Pugilist, Hospitelli, SeeSea and 16 others 19 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/2521-post-awesome-things-you-have-been-doing-recently/?page=47#findComment-97881 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogg Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 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 and ChrisvK 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/2521-post-awesome-things-you-have-been-doing-recently/?page=47#findComment-97948 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cltattooing Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Congrats. They're lucky to have you. Thanks Ross (((((: Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/2521-post-awesome-things-you-have-been-doing-recently/?page=47#findComment-97950 Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 Howdo all, been away a while just thought I'd share what I've been upto lately, would really appreciate some feedback. Instagram CultExciter, cltattooing and ChrisvK 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/2521-post-awesome-things-you-have-been-doing-recently/?page=47#findComment-97976 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cltattooing Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 @scott beautiful! Is the button on the top an on/off toggle? Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/2521-post-awesome-things-you-have-been-doing-recently/?page=47#findComment-97996 Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 @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 cltattooing 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/2521-post-awesome-things-you-have-been-doing-recently/?page=47#findComment-98000 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Bateman Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 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. ChrisvK 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/2521-post-awesome-things-you-have-been-doing-recently/?page=47#findComment-98019 Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadsp0t Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 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! scott 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/2521-post-awesome-things-you-have-been-doing-recently/?page=47#findComment-98020 Share on other sites More sharing options...
iowagirl Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 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 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/2521-post-awesome-things-you-have-been-doing-recently/?page=47#findComment-98025 Share on other sites More sharing options...
pidjones Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 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! Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/2521-post-awesome-things-you-have-been-doing-recently/?page=47#findComment-98031 Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadsp0t Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 You meet the FASTEST people on a Honda! Hell yeah!! Now the other bike will be transformed into a track hack! pidjones 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/2521-post-awesome-things-you-have-been-doing-recently/?page=47#findComment-98035 Share on other sites More sharing options...
abees Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 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: Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/2521-post-awesome-things-you-have-been-doing-recently/?page=47#findComment-98048 Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 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 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/2521-post-awesome-things-you-have-been-doing-recently/?page=47#findComment-98052 Share on other sites More sharing options...
abees Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 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. scott 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/2521-post-awesome-things-you-have-been-doing-recently/?page=47#findComment-98053 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydenRose Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 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, Mark Bee, Graeme and 6 others 9 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/2521-post-awesome-things-you-have-been-doing-recently/?page=47#findComment-98131 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tatB Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 I want to be a dog that can roam free in vermont. Graeme and HaydenRose 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/2521-post-awesome-things-you-have-been-doing-recently/?page=47#findComment-98137 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colored Guy Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 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. HaydenRose 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/2521-post-awesome-things-you-have-been-doing-recently/?page=47#findComment-98140 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 @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! HaydenRose 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/2521-post-awesome-things-you-have-been-doing-recently/?page=47#findComment-98142 Share on other sites More sharing options...
polliwog Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 Good to hear you're doing better @HaydenRose. Congratulations on the job! HaydenRose 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/2521-post-awesome-things-you-have-been-doing-recently/?page=47#findComment-98155 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyzik Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 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. SeeSea, Shaun1105, Colored Guy and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/2521-post-awesome-things-you-have-been-doing-recently/?page=47#findComment-98259 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michaelshane Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 I've been painting pictures... SeeSea, semele, SStu and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/2521-post-awesome-things-you-have-been-doing-recently/?page=47#findComment-98355 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyzik Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 Michael, those are great! Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/2521-post-awesome-things-you-have-been-doing-recently/?page=47#findComment-98356 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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