OrangeJumper 0 #1 March 8, 2005 I've wanted to get one for the longest time. I came so close last summer. I went to a parlor in Georgetown. I brought a kick ass drawing one of my friends made for me. I had my money on the counter and pussed out at the last second. I wasn't worried about the pain. I was worried that I would get the tattoo and regret it. Any of you that have tats go through the same thing? I really want to get one. What do you all think? Should I quit being a puss or should I listen to the inner voice? The Original Cabana Boy! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GeordieSkydiver 0 #2 March 8, 2005 "Better to regret somehting you have done than something you haven't'Lee _______________________________ In a world full of people, only some want to fly, is that not crazy? http://www.ukskydiver.co.uk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Conundrum 1 #3 March 8, 2005 Ask yourself why you want one.....? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OrangeJumper 0 #4 March 8, 2005 LMAO....funny you should ask. I don't have a good reason other that I think it looks cool. Maybe it's because 30 is only a year and a half away and I want to do something crazy or different. As if skydiving is crazy or different enough. No good reason other than I know I just want one. The Original Cabana Boy! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livendive 8 #5 March 8, 2005 While on the subject of tattoo's, I've got my 10th sky birthday coming up in July and would like to get some skydiving related ink to celebrate it. The thing is, I want something very original, but I'm a terrible artist. Anyone got any ideas? The only one I've thought of so far would be too big and would probably require a bit too much detail (a 4-stack with known figures that represent different aspects of skydiving, e.g. the Reaper as pilot, Taz representing fun/craziness, a stunning nude woman representing beauty, and, I don't know...someone else, maybe the drunk from that one comic strip in the papers). Anyhow, any ideas from anyone? Whether you could draw it yourself or not? Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ccowden 0 #6 March 8, 2005 It is really pretty simple. If you are questioning whether you really want one, then don't get one. If you want one, get one. Life is short. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OrangeJumper 0 #7 March 8, 2005 QuoteIt is really pretty simple. If you are questioning whether you really want one, then don't get one. If you want one, get one. Life is short. Very true. The Original Cabana Boy! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slappie 9 #8 March 8, 2005 QuoteIf you want one, get one. Life is short. And tattoo's are forever. "Find out just what any people will quietly submit to and you have found out the exact measure of injustice and wrong which will be imposed upon them." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gweeks 1 #9 March 8, 2005 If you're still in the DC area and actually want to go through with it, consider Dave Obloy ("Shooter"). He's a fellow skydiver and also a damn good tattoo artist. You can see some of his work at http://www.inknthis.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OrangeJumper 0 #10 March 8, 2005 QuoteIf you're still in the DC area and actually want to go through with it, consider Dave Obloy ("Shooter"). He's a fellow skydiver and also a damn good tattoo artist. You can see some of his work at http://www.inknthis.com I think I've heard of the place. I will check it out. The place I originally went to was called Jenks Proof or something like that. It was right in the middle of Georgetown on M street. The Original Cabana Boy! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bouda 0 #11 March 8, 2005 JUST REMEMBER!!! tattoos are very addictive one means two and two means 4 at least with me it did oh yeah if you get a tatto get something that no matter what happens to you in life it still has meaning. not just some random flash on the wall Look what i made at work today mom!! Put it on the fridge http://www.bouda.moonfruit.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
complexity 0 #12 March 8, 2005 I think your inner voice is telling you to get it.. you obviously put a lot of thought into it to design a tattoo. i had the same mindset when I was thinking about getting a tattoo for my 30th bday. I had thought about getting one for years and people kept telling me I would regret it when I was older -- but I finally decided why not - I want it god damnn it! ... Well, I have not had any regrets and I love my tattoo. Plus i got another one just two years later. I think that if its something that you have been thinking about/wanting to do for a long time -- and have also had an idea about what you want, then you should go for it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites OrangeJumper 0 #13 March 8, 2005 QuoteJUST REMEMBER!!! tattoos are very addictive one means two and two means 4 at least with me it did oh yeah if you get a tatto get something that no matter what happens to you in life it still has meaning. not just some random flash on the wall I've had a lot of my friends tell me they are addictive. One of my friends started out with an armband. Now he has them everywhere. The Original Cabana Boy! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Gralala 0 #14 March 9, 2005 Well one of my best girlfriends and I made a pact to get ours done... I chose my low, low back, basically because it's concealed except in sports tops and shorts during the summer, and I usually forget I even have it.. I don't regret it at all.. A group of tandem's came out on a Saturday for a bachelor/bachelorette party with all of the wedding party doing tandems.. They were tattoo artists and he designed mine... Tigger flying under a 9-Cell... I'll never have another one done, they lie when they say it won't hurt, much... But I love it and again don't regret it..Now had it been on my neck, leg or arm, maybe... "Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all." -- Helen Keller Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Gralala 0 #15 March 9, 2005 Not me, only thing I'm addicted to is my hubby and skydiving!! Not into pain.. "Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all." -- Helen Keller Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Orchid 0 #16 March 9, 2005 If you really want to get a tat......get one that really means something to you.....after all it's permanent. Do you have something in mind already?"Love is doing small things with great love." Lacrosse: Legally beating men with sticks since 1492 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites freeflir29 0 #17 March 9, 2005 Quoteget one that really means something to you.....after all it's permanent. No doubt! I THOUGHT about getting one for 13 years. I am SO glad that I didn't get one of the military tats that I came rather close to. I waited......funny thing is....it's a rarity for me to run into someone that actually knows what mine is. It HAS sparked some interesting conversations though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites happythoughts 0 #18 March 9, 2005 QuoteIf you really want to get a tat......get one that really means something to you.....after all it's permanent. I've thought of it along those lines. Meet someone, date a while... get married, have a couple of kids, some grandkids... hmmm... then, move to California and go skydiving... but tattoos, man, that's permanent. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Gralala 0 #19 March 9, 2005 Laughing, yeppers.. I got mine after I had the kids, got rid of the ex, and right before I met my hubby... It'll definitely be with me forever... "Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all." -- Helen Keller Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Orchid 0 #20 March 9, 2005 ...so did you get one......if so what did you get? The many people that I've talked to.....they got one just for the sake of having a tat, b/c it look cool and to say that "yeah, I got a tat or I've been inked". Months & years down the line they hate it....then it's too late....it's perm."Love is doing small things with great love." Lacrosse: Legally beating men with sticks since 1492 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites RkyMtnHigh 0 #21 March 9, 2005 QuoteQuoteIf you really want to get a tat......get one that really means something to you.....after all it's permanent. I've thought of it along those lines. Meet someone, date a while... get married, have a couple of kids, some grandkids... hmmm... then, move to California and go skydiving... but tattoos, man, that's permanent. Wait Bill...really. Tattoos..peircings..whatever...they are self expression and if who you are with can't accept who you are and how you express yourself ..would you wouldnt really want to be with them. IF you forego self expression you might feel suppressed or holding back of being yourself..that doesn't seem like a healthy relationship to me..but who am I? duh...thum thupid blonde..dont take me serious..I'm just your buddy and throwing shit out there as thumthin to think about...duh..d'oh are my middle names and I have 10..guess the others _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites freeflir29 0 #22 March 9, 2005 This one.......I need to get it touched up. Of course I was once told by a HOTTIE that she loved it the way it was. Said it looked "Rough." What is it......Pagan religeous symbol. Something like a protection symbol. Wards of evil....that sort of thing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Orchid 0 #23 March 9, 2005 "Love is doing small things with great love." Lacrosse: Legally beating men with sticks since 1492 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Orchid 0 #24 March 9, 2005 I don't think you need to touch up.......looks fine the way it is. At least it means something to you, and are proud to show it.....I'd like that! Just like I have one....most people don't even know what it is. Now just for fun......you need protection?"Love is doing small things with great love." Lacrosse: Legally beating men with sticks since 1492 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites freeflir29 0 #25 March 9, 2005 Quote..you need protection? Yeah I could use it. Body Armor only does so much. There's "more" to what the tat really means but I only tell that one in person. I had a few strange reactions when I first got it and told the "real" story. Lets just say you'd have to know me. Otherwise I have had people look at me like I was a serial killer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 1 of 2 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
OrangeJumper 0 #13 March 8, 2005 QuoteJUST REMEMBER!!! tattoos are very addictive one means two and two means 4 at least with me it did oh yeah if you get a tatto get something that no matter what happens to you in life it still has meaning. not just some random flash on the wall I've had a lot of my friends tell me they are addictive. One of my friends started out with an armband. Now he has them everywhere. The Original Cabana Boy! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gralala 0 #14 March 9, 2005 Well one of my best girlfriends and I made a pact to get ours done... I chose my low, low back, basically because it's concealed except in sports tops and shorts during the summer, and I usually forget I even have it.. I don't regret it at all.. A group of tandem's came out on a Saturday for a bachelor/bachelorette party with all of the wedding party doing tandems.. They were tattoo artists and he designed mine... Tigger flying under a 9-Cell... I'll never have another one done, they lie when they say it won't hurt, much... But I love it and again don't regret it..Now had it been on my neck, leg or arm, maybe... "Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all." -- Helen Keller Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gralala 0 #15 March 9, 2005 Not me, only thing I'm addicted to is my hubby and skydiving!! Not into pain.. "Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all." -- Helen Keller Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Orchid 0 #16 March 9, 2005 If you really want to get a tat......get one that really means something to you.....after all it's permanent. Do you have something in mind already?"Love is doing small things with great love." Lacrosse: Legally beating men with sticks since 1492 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #17 March 9, 2005 Quoteget one that really means something to you.....after all it's permanent. No doubt! I THOUGHT about getting one for 13 years. I am SO glad that I didn't get one of the military tats that I came rather close to. I waited......funny thing is....it's a rarity for me to run into someone that actually knows what mine is. It HAS sparked some interesting conversations though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #18 March 9, 2005 QuoteIf you really want to get a tat......get one that really means something to you.....after all it's permanent. I've thought of it along those lines. Meet someone, date a while... get married, have a couple of kids, some grandkids... hmmm... then, move to California and go skydiving... but tattoos, man, that's permanent. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gralala 0 #19 March 9, 2005 Laughing, yeppers.. I got mine after I had the kids, got rid of the ex, and right before I met my hubby... It'll definitely be with me forever... "Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all." -- Helen Keller Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Orchid 0 #20 March 9, 2005 ...so did you get one......if so what did you get? The many people that I've talked to.....they got one just for the sake of having a tat, b/c it look cool and to say that "yeah, I got a tat or I've been inked". Months & years down the line they hate it....then it's too late....it's perm."Love is doing small things with great love." Lacrosse: Legally beating men with sticks since 1492 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RkyMtnHigh 0 #21 March 9, 2005 QuoteQuoteIf you really want to get a tat......get one that really means something to you.....after all it's permanent. I've thought of it along those lines. Meet someone, date a while... get married, have a couple of kids, some grandkids... hmmm... then, move to California and go skydiving... but tattoos, man, that's permanent. Wait Bill...really. Tattoos..peircings..whatever...they are self expression and if who you are with can't accept who you are and how you express yourself ..would you wouldnt really want to be with them. IF you forego self expression you might feel suppressed or holding back of being yourself..that doesn't seem like a healthy relationship to me..but who am I? duh...thum thupid blonde..dont take me serious..I'm just your buddy and throwing shit out there as thumthin to think about...duh..d'oh are my middle names and I have 10..guess the others _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #22 March 9, 2005 This one.......I need to get it touched up. Of course I was once told by a HOTTIE that she loved it the way it was. Said it looked "Rough." What is it......Pagan religeous symbol. Something like a protection symbol. Wards of evil....that sort of thing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Orchid 0 #23 March 9, 2005 "Love is doing small things with great love." Lacrosse: Legally beating men with sticks since 1492 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Orchid 0 #24 March 9, 2005 I don't think you need to touch up.......looks fine the way it is. At least it means something to you, and are proud to show it.....I'd like that! Just like I have one....most people don't even know what it is. Now just for fun......you need protection?"Love is doing small things with great love." Lacrosse: Legally beating men with sticks since 1492 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #25 March 9, 2005 Quote..you need protection? Yeah I could use it. Body Armor only does so much. There's "more" to what the tat really means but I only tell that one in person. I had a few strange reactions when I first got it and told the "real" story. Lets just say you'd have to know me. Otherwise I have had people look at me like I was a serial killer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
