Upcoming Tattoos

[sophistre]

'Bout to start driving to Portland on four hours of sleep. It's a four hour drive. Two tattoos when I get there at noon, both on the inside of my arm, until whatever time Greg punches out tonight. Gonna be a long day! If it is possible to simultaneously be looking forward to a thing and also be the opposite of what looking forward to a thing is, that is me, today. Ha.

Gonna let him put a panther head on me, too. I think this marks the beginning of the end of the beginning.

[Pugilist]

Have fun!!!

[eisen777]

I should be getting tattooed by greg christian agan in 2 weeks or so.

[Hands On]

If it is possible to simultaneously be looking forward to a thing and also be the opposite of what looking forward to a thing is, that is me, today. Ha.

I think the word you're looking for is "dreading."

that is me almost every time and especially at the thought of eventually getting work on the chest, ribs, back of the knee, and finishing up my back. of course, when the machine stops buzzing and you get the cool wipe down*, the final product is always more than worth the pain and sacrifice!

*some people hate the wipe down, but I'm in the group that loves it.

can't wait for pics!!

[SStu]

foam roller session

What the hell . . . ??!

[Breakme]

@SStu it's essentially a self-administered deep tissue massage using a cylindrical piece of firm foam. The foam roller is placed on the floor and you place yourself on it in a variety of positions to target certain muscles and roll back and forth. Hurts like hell at first but over time it hurts less as the deep knots get worked out.

[sophistre]

I actually like the wipe down with water! Less into the dry paper towel wiping between lines/etc. For some reason that gets super abrasive to me. Oh well. Always worth it.

Foam rollers can go to hell, though. Those things are my natural enemy.

[Breakme]

I love the wipe down with water as well. Never had any issue with the dry wipe either.

Had a great foam roller session last night, slept really well and feeling a lot better today.

[Patrick Bateman]

I love the wipe down with water as well. Never had any issue with the dry wipe either.

Had a great foam roller session last night, slept really well and feeling a lot better today.

Those roller sessions are super good for me when i would do them prior to a workout.

Agree they can help out A LOT but suck at first.

[Breakme]

Those roller sessions are super good for me when i would do them prior to a workout.

Agree they can help out A LOT but suck at first.

I've never even thought about doing them pre gym session. Might give that a go as I get so tight and achy through my hips and quads.

I think I almost cried when I first did my IT band, but I really love it now. Feels so good afterwards.

Sorry for thread derail!

[purplelace]

Going next week (Thursday) to get folded angel wings behind my Angel Tyrael tattoo. I'm looking forward to it as that'll be the piece finished. Though will also be sad as won't be able to get tattooed until at least May next year. But not thinking about that, focusing on next week.

[Patrick Bateman]

I've never even thought about doing them pre gym session. Might give that a go as I get so tight and achy through my hips and quads.

I think I almost cried when I first did my IT band, but I really love it now. Feels so good afterwards.

Sorry for thread derail!

@Breakme

That's the way you will increase your workout sessions (weight or reps) and minimize workout injuries.

Check out the following link, he explains how to use the roller as a pre-workout effectively and how it helps you with your workouts. Bodybuilding.com - Kris Gethin's DTP: 4 Weeks To Maximum Muscle

This routine helped me get out of my plateau. Obviously i can't do 100% of what is in this plan, but I did at least 75% of what is in the program.

Edited November 27, 2014 by Patrick Bateman
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[Breakme]

@Patrick Bateman, cheers for the link, will have a good look at it over the weekend and will take this conversation to the fitness thread.

Off to get tattooed!

[marley mission]

12/10 with Matt @ Rabbit's Den in Milltown NJ

and 1/23 with Jamie @ Immortal Ink in Clinton, NJ

any advice explaining my 'tattoo journey' to the wife (who has no ink)

she's like...'more? really?'

uh yes really dear :)

[parazitul98]

How much would a tattoo like this cost? Some1 who might do it?

[SStu]

How much would a tattoo like this cost? Some1 who might do it?

Cost depends on the artist, and you'd certainly have to consult with him/her specifically to get a true indication. We can help find you a competent artist - so where do you live?

[parazitul98]

Romania, I was just wondering how much this piece of magnificent piece of art would cost and how much would it take to make. I don't think theres some1 in this country that can do this. Maybe western europe?

[Guero]

Tomorrow I am getting my left arm tattooed to finish a cover, and also my right leg shin/inner leg done. My artist has an original Ed Hardy acetate that he is graciously willing to tattoo on me, it's of a parrot w/ bamboo. Pics to come!

[Breakme]

12/10 with Matt @ Rabbit's Den in Milltown NJ

and 1/23 with Jamie @ Immortal Ink in Clinton, NJ

any advice explaining my 'tattoo journey' to the wife (who has no ink)

she's like...'more? really?'

uh yes really dear :)

I don't know, but if you find out let me know. My next appointments aren't until mid feb and early march next year and my fiancé called me obsessed when he found out.

[purplelace]

12/10 with Matt @ Rabbit's Den in Milltown NJ

and 1/23 with Jamie @ Immortal Ink in Clinton, NJ

any advice explaining my 'tattoo journey' to the wife (who has no ink)

she's like...'more? really?'

uh yes really dear :)

Tell them it's part of your spiritual journey. Some non-tattooed other halves buy that crap. Hell, I've had probs with exes in regards to amount I'm tattooed. Despite them all being tattooed themselves, which is why they are now exes.

[rkbd12]

hello,

can anybody help me i want my first tattoo which text en is the grammar OK? suggestions always welcome:)

the best things in life are unseen. That' why we close our eyes when we kiss, laugh and dream. But all our dreams can come true if we have the courage to pursue. Don' let people change your dream, open your eyes and make your dream come true.

the best things in life are unseen. That' why we close our eyes when we kiss, laugh and dream. But all our dreams can come true if we have the courage to pursue. Don' let people change your dream, open your eyes and dream the unseen.

[pidjones]

hello,

can anybody help me i want my first tattoo which text en is the grammar OK? suggestions always welcome:)

the best things in life are unseen. That' why we close our eyes when we kiss, laugh and dream. But all our dreams can come true if we have the courage to pursue. Don' let people change your dream, open your eyes and make your dream come true.

the best things in life are unseen. That' why we close our eyes when we kiss, laugh and dream. But all our dreams can come true if we have the courage to pursue. Don' let people change your dream, open your eyes and dream the unseen.

I'd add BurmaShave at the end.

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[Russ]

I last got tattood in September and have had nothing booked since, I feel a bit lost! I think this is the first time in 3 or so years where I haven't been looking forward to the next sesion, or booking something new, I need some isperation!

anyone now of any US guests coming to the UK anytime soon?

[Raven]

Just booked my next session to finish my latest tattoo. We did 7 hours 3 weeks ago, but availability/travelling means my artist can't fit me again until the end of February. He said 3 hours to finish, but I thought, 'what the hell, let's book the whole day and if he finishes we can start something new'

[SStu]

Romania, I was just wondering how much this piece of magnificent piece of art would cost and how much would it take to make. I don't think theres some1 in this country that can do this. Maybe western europe?

Definately. @peterpoose is the expert on this style in Europe. If he doesn't chime in here you can do a search for his posts/threads and see who he's been seeing.