First Time in a long time!

[Deb Yarian]

I've never tattooed at a convention and the last time I tattooed at someone else's shop (as a visitor) was 20 years ago , I was working in Georgia and traveled to Jacksonville to work at Inksmith and Rogers.

Well I'm en route to Inksmith and Rogers ,again ,to sit in and visit with Mike Wilson and Angelo Miller--- and also the rest of the crew.

I'm a little neurotic and anxious--- but I'm flattered that they'll have me.

I'm not even comfortable working in a different station in my own shop so this is definitely out of my comfort zone.

I'm considering this my 20-30 yr refresher course!

Wish me luck

[Ursula]

I know you'll have a great time! The new beach shop is nice and laid back so don't worry! You'll be spending most of your time trying to understand what Angelo is saying anyway. hahahaha. If you meet James at the Atlantic shop that's my man

good luck! have fun!

[Deb Yarian]

Thank you Ursula!

I have met James in Jacksonville and at State of Grace show--- last year we both got artwork from Ed Hardy and I think James wanted the piece I got(;

[Ursula]

the piece he ended up with is pretty awesome so don't feel too bad! hopefully i'll be able to attend the state of grace show this year, we'll see if I get into America on time.

Make Angelo take you to YogaBerry! If you like frozen yogurt that is

[MsRad]

you'll be fine I'm sure Deb! have fun!

[irezumi]

how long will you be there? i'm driving down to jax on the 11th and staying through the 14th

[Deb Yarian]

Gone from the shop on the 7th and the state on the 10th

[JAllen]

congrats deb, you'll do great i'm sure.

[Mel Noir]

Good luck Deb, I'm sure you'll nail it :)

[Deb Yarian]

So far so good, amazing hosts and all we've done is eat, eat, eat. 4th of July party today --- tattoo tomorrow.

[Deb Yarian]

I had a great time! they were great hosts, home and shop.

I got to tattoo Angelo's wife, one of the Inksmith guys- Pauly, and a shop customer and friend. All the while having Mike and Angelo literally at my side to answer specific questions and make suggestions.

You can teach an old dog , new tricks.

A couple of more days in Jacksonville visiting non tattoo friends.

I miss the shop and people already.