You know your an LST member when....

[tatB]

...you get stressed thinking about what you will do when you have no empty space for new tattoos even though you still currently have plenty of space.

[slayer9019]

...when the bar and burger joint next to the shop knows you as a regular and makes your usual before you sit down. Seriously it is getting ridiculous

[ChrisvK]

... when your hitchhiking through Europe and you look forward to meeting someone you've only shared a few messages with on LST but based on your shared passion for tattoo's you know it will be awesome! @Johannes next weekend I start the drive up north so hopefully in 1-1.5 week i'll by in gothenburg!

[slayer9019]

....when you don't get asked for a deposit at the shop because your such a regular.

[SacramentoDan]

,,,when us men think it's ok to shave our legs

[cltattooing]

when you have a folder on your hard drive titled "machine porn" which contains multitudes of photos of beautiful/interesting/antique tattoo machines.

[Michelle]

..you remember people from their tattoos, not their face :)

[Cork]

Totally agree about the man's asses thing. I don't understand why no one around me (in real life) wants to see my glorious glutes.

[TrixieFaux]

The new yoga teacher doesn't know your name yet, so refers to you as "Miss Tattoos" during class.

[donbcivil]

The new yoga teacher doesn't know your name yet, so refers to you as "Miss Tattoos" during class.

Ha! That's great.

Yoga rocks, after my company moves I'm hoping I can work in time for a class.

[slayer9019]

...you get stressed thinking about what you will do when you have no empty space for new tattoos even though you still currently have plenty of space.

I couldn't get a free sailor jerry tattoo at one of those event things because apparently a 2x2" tattoo "wouldn't fit". Needless to say the tattooers looked at my like I was high.

[cltattooing]

When you're constantly crab-walking up stairs because of your fresh thigh/knee/ditch/calf tattoos.

[Mark Bee]

When you start booking tattooing appointments during your honeymoon.

[slayer9019]

When you're constantly crab-walking up stairs because of your fresh thigh/knee/ditch/calf tattoos.

Ugh the last stupid 2 years of my life

[Delicious]

When you (speaking as a woman) love shaving your legs and keeping them lotioned.... because then your tattoos look great.

[tatB]

When you (speaking as a woman) love shaving your legs and keeping them lotioned.... because then your tattoos look great.

speaking as a man, getting tattoos has resulted in me taking much better care of my skin. rarely used lotion and never used sun screen as often as I should have. now i used lotion 2-3 times a day and applied sunscreen (50spf+) every 45 minutes while I was on vacation this summer. healthy skin = better looking tattoos.

[Orangutango]

My Girlfriend asked me what happens when I 'fill up' and I immediately was concerned and had to do a mental stocktake of space left and options, then I thought of this thread.

I also have an occasional irrational fear of loosing a limb in some random accident and have wondered which one I would prefer based on the tattoos on it alone.

[tatB]

My Girlfriend asked me what happens when I 'fill up' and I immediately was concerned and had to do a mental stocktake of space left and options, then I thought of this thread.

I also have an occasional irrational fear of loosing a limb in some random accident and have wondered which one I would prefer based on the tattoos on it alone.

I've had irrational thoughts about losing a limb too and I always imagine myself asking the doctor if I can keep the limb after that amputate it. A tattooed limb floating in fish tank would make a great conversation piece.

[Orangutango]

Good to know I'm not the only one!

[hogg]

Good to know I'm not the only one!

You are not alone.

[Pleadco]

Would be a good opportunity/excuse to revisit your artists so they can re-apply the tattoo image onto your prosthetic.

[Vinn]

When on vacation and your wife wants to spend the day by the pool...so you spend $200 on a cabana rental for all day shade. Not gonna feel the sun today, not even once.

[Scott R]

you put out CL ads when traveling alone with the Title

"here for a few days need someone who will apply lotion to my back piece"

[joakim urma]

For someone who only get black and gray work: I have had quite a few nightmares about artists by accident or miscommunication applying a super colorful piece on me. Last time this happened I found my left outer thigh to have a big and multicolored octopus on it, even though it's already covered with tattoos.

[HaydenRose]

Hanging out near reputable shops in NYC and wondering if the tattooed people you are on the street are fellow LSTers... Lol