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It's doable, but you might want to rethink the black backround. A big black rectangle backround might look a little strange. Welcome to LST, btw!

Jaycel, Thanks for putting that up. I got sober when I was 27, I was lucky. I can't say that I'm a completely different person, I'm not, but 14 years later I'm a lot more useful, and I have a life I couldn't have pictured at 27. I'm sorry that she didn't get the help, love and support that she needed, or find her own turning point, to get out of that hole. Amy Winehouse was once a beautiful, captivating, and incredibly talented girl, we'll never know what she could've brought to the world if she had survived and thrived.

I guess I'm lucky in that I've already "hidden" the users who might post something dumb. The only comment I've seen is "There but for the grace of God go I."

My favorite was when we were on an elevator and someone asked Scott how many tattoos he had. He said, "Now? Just one," meaning that they were all connected and made one big tattoo.

I am sick about this. 80 kids? I am glad you are safe Iwar. But the lives of those 80 kids cut short is so horrifying. When I was 16 one of my best friends was killed in a car crash and it devastated our whole community, I can't imagine the type of devastation this will have on the larger community, and all the families and friends of these kids that will never be the same. I am so sorry that this is happening in your peaceful country.

A big thank you for joining in and adding your voice to our forum and this sticky subject. And don't worry, it's not always controversy and horrifying tragedy, sometimes we just laugh at dumb pictures together.

I've read that the prime minister was due to visit the youth camp tomorrow, I'm sure it was related. Iwar, I hope everyone you know and love is safe and sound, and I really really hope those injured at the youth camp pull through. What kind of assholes shoot teenagers at a summer camp, presumably in the name of their religion?

Please read this post on Scott's blog. Our friend sent us a letter suggesting that we turn our attention to the Tattoo School instead of focusing on multi billion dollar corporations that are pretty much untouchable and are only conducting business as usual. If we harness our collective energy in the direction suggested, we are much more likely to actually make a difference. Scott Sylvia TLC Tattoo School Blog Post

Loch, pulled up the page and set a reminder, I'll be sure to tune in!

Petri, great article, we're lucky to have you on here. Regarding the question, "how did you decide to cover yourself", I've never made that decision. I've been super selective and slow about the whole process, and I've never set out with the intention of being "heavily tattooed." However, to the casual non-bodysuited observer, I seem to have crossed that line. But the more tattooers I get to know and love, and the more spectacular artwork I see, the more I want. I also feel like it's the custom of my tribe. Having two young kids, and not a lot of opportunity to travel, the pieces will come slowly, but I suspect I'll go to my grave in a full bodysuit. (Or I'll make a fabulous suitcase.)

Hi Sheila and welcome, so glad you are using LST as a resource. Are there any tattooers that you have in your sights?

Hello and re-welcome!

Like Steve said, this is something we've been trying to get together, so please keep the suggestions coming. Thanks everyone for being a part of LST and caring enough to help improve the site and build this community in a positive way.

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Petri, it's a scrabble game played on iphones.

Yes, the game is being played on another plane, the phone just takes us there.

Saw this doll while wandering the aisles at Toys R Us yesterday. Strangely enough, this was the only doll my two year old daughter tried to kiss. She also brought other dolls over to "meet" her, not sure exactly what the dolls were saying to eachother.

Cuts happen in the kitchen on random mornings, just show up between 8 and 9. Color is done in the evening, best in front of Dexter, and involves lots of grumbling and god-dammits. Send him your hair reference via email asap.

Hello and welcome to LST! It's great to meet a young person who's doing thorough research before getting tattooed, can't wait to see what choices you make!

Scott Sylvia does do my hair.

This reminds me of the thread a while back where the client was upset that the shop helper didn't offer to go get him a cup of coffee. I had thought about detailing the hundreds of things the shop helper had to juggle all at once, but just decided to leave it alone.

I know you were just intimidated by my giant high scoring starter word. And ursulawizard, I will come find you once I lose one of these other games I'm in, have multiples going with a few friends.

Actually, I couldn't find you. :(