Hogrider

As Mark Twain said, "The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits."

Thanks. I found a couple of examples after more searching, but most of the wolves are more realistic than traditional.

You wouldn't have any links would you? I'll look to see if I can find an example. Thanks. That's a great idea.

I'm currently finishing a sleeve, but my next tattoo is going to be a wolf theme. I started thinking about a wolf head on my calf, then a whole wolf, then a wolf and a panther, then a wolf chasing a panther around my leg, then a wolf head and lady head with Indian headdress, then ... You get the idea. Over thinking it again. It's not easy being me. I've been looking at pics. At least I've got it narrowed down to traditional rather than realistic. I have two more sessions on my sleeve, then I'll probably get the wolf done next January or February.

I feel kind of bad for the people getting tattooed, although they should know what they are getting in to. I wouldn't care who was tattooing me for free; I don't want someone rushing through it to beat a clock. I want the artist's best work and I don't care how long it takes.

Yea, but it's a bad-ass tapeworm! He don't need no stinkin' dragon.

Congrats on going big with your first.

He doesn't have to worry about what it will look like when he gets old! I started at 54 and will likely be dead before anything starts to fade :-) Think how much I'll save on touch-ups!

Translated, "I'm going to be a confrontational, attention-craving ass-hole."

I knew I shouldn't have clicked on that. There isn't enough porn on the internet to get that out of my head. :-(

I thought it said "1,000,000 served"

I don't care how many times you run that tattoo machine through the autoclave ... :-)

It's all about context. Jesus' message about love your neighbor is as relevant today as it was 2,000 years ago. With refrigeration, abstaining from shell fish is not so relevant. With overpopulation, go forth and multiply - not so relevant. Tattoos - with the Jews mixing with the gentiles - not so relevant. Ban on homosexuality - never was relevant :-)

This woman needs to see a shrink. First for thinking she gets to tell her son if he can or can't have a tattoo, second for here EXTREME over-reaction. What a controlling bitch. I bet he can't wait to get out of that hell-hole.

Good point, even though I have a sleeve and pony tail, I'm an IT manager. All other things being equal, I'll hire someone who looks like they can think outside the box over some clean-cut, kiss-ass weenie in dockers and a polo shirt. Stick it to the man!

Correct. Wrong. Unfortunately when you have visible tattoos, you put yourself at the mercy of the person who's doing the hiring's prejudices. You may have the best qualifications of all the candidates, and still not get hired. It may not be fair, but that's how it is.

Bad news - I'm 54 and they still treat me like that. I love my mother and sister but when it comes to my tattoos then can A) like them or B) shut the fuck up about it. Unfortunately, they pick option C, which is to NOT like them and NOT shut the fuck up about it. :-)

I thought this was a link to some kind of "Worst Tattoos Ever" site where people put up really bad tattoos ... and then I realized it was :-)

I forget who said it but Christianity is the religion about Jesus, not the religion of Jesus. Most Christians that I've met don't know the difference. If you believe the bible, Paul said in 1 Corinthians 11:1, “Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ.” Often Christianity seems more like an expression of hate and punishment than of love. I don't see a whole lot of Christians acting like Christ.

Probably another good Christian spreading God's love.

Thanks, that's awesome. I was thinking about a wolf on one side of my leg and a panther on the other.

Is there any iconic wolf traditional tattoo design equivalent to the crawling panther (sorry if I'm not using the correct terminology). I will of course consult with my artist when the time comes, but I like to do my homework beforehand. Thanks!

Outstanding!! I wish I was in Oakland. :-(

There are always wannabes that don't wanna pay the price. They like playing dress-up. :-)

Good point. I've gone back and forth 20's - played in rock band, tattoos were no problem 30's - sold insurance to high-dollar clients, tattoos were a problem 40's - computer developer, tattoos were no problem 50's - technical manager meeting with clients, tattoos could be a problem I never got tattoos until I hit my 50's, but in my checkered career, sometimes it would have been an issue, sometimes not so much. I decided that I'll wear long sleeves when needed, but I'm at the end of my career. If I was 20 I don't know if I'd want to be in the position of potentially wearing long sleeves for the next 50 years. You just don't know. The only think I wouldn't do in my 20's (knowing what I know now) is get a tattoo that couldn't be covered up.