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blamski · Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2007 2:06 am Post subject: the age thing

here's a little question just for the hell of it...

i'm about to have my first tattoo and i'm also about to be 40. i've been planning it since i was about 16 (when my mother threatened to disown me) and has taken years to feel right about the design and to be in the right frame of mind (amongst other reasons). around here, in barcelona, tats are so common among the 20s to 30s that i start to feel its late to be getting started. but not enough to really bother me - i'm doing it because finally i have a design i can't live without.

so what age were members when they had their first tats? and if you started late, what was it that finally made you do it?

rowdy · Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2007 4:12 am Post subject:

Hi blamski ,good guestion.I was 42 when i lost my tattoo virginity.Why did i do it ,well like you i had wanted a tattoo for many years but had been blackmailed ,threatened , whatever you want to call it that if i got a tattoo it would be the end of my marriage and my mother would never speak to me again.Well after my wife had an affair i kicked her ass out and told my mother im getting a tattoo and havent spoken to her for well over a year now ifound a tattooist and started on a japanese bodysuit. Ican only speak for myself but its one of the best decisions ive ever made,its a very long and sometimes painfull road,and VERY expensive so be prepared to sacrifice other things like ,food clothes ,that kind of thing. If YOU really want this tattoo and youre sure then go ahead and do it but one word of caution it is addictive ,so what are you waiting for you wont be sorry.go get it done.

robertz · Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2007 10:11 am Post subject:

i personally believe your never too old to get tattood, as with anything though in this day of age, your never too old to do anything...

faerie7 · Posted: Fri Sep 21, 2007 3:27 am Post subject:

I think age is totally irrelevant with regard to when people get a tattoo. Its your body so don't be swayed by the judgment of others!! I got my first one when I was 27 and am now just 40 (and got my 7th one a short while ago). I choose designs that have nothing to do with fads and trends which may be more popular with younger people. Smile

John Olexa · Posted: Fri Sep 21, 2007 9:44 pm Post subject:

I was 12

Indian ink and needle poke, poke LOL. long covered up. I'll be 50 next summer and still getting inked. Your never to old. Saw this woman on Miami Ink she was in her 80's!! and getting her first tattoo.

"Ink Keeps you young"

blamski · Posted: Sat Sep 22, 2007 2:43 am Post subject:

[quote="John Olexa"]"Ink Keeps you young"[/quote]

those 4 words are enough!! Very Happy

rowdy · Posted: Sat Sep 22, 2007 4:33 am Post subject:

[quote="John Olexa"]I was 12 Shocked

Indian ink and needle poke, poke LOL. long covered up. I'll be 50 next summer and still getting inked. Your never to old. Saw this woman on Miami Ink she was in her 80's!! and getting her first tattoo.

"Ink Keeps you young"[/quote]

Hey john heres a question thats bothered me all my life ,well a few years anyway.Why is it called indian ink 5 dollars if ya can answer that one WITHOUT google? Smile

blamski · Posted: Sat Sep 22, 2007 10:24 am Post subject:

can i claim 5 dollars with a google-free guess that it originally came from india...?

i know its wrong but i'd like the 5 dollars

Rolling Eyes

smc4312 · Posted: Sat Sep 22, 2007 5:37 pm Post subject:

On the bright side people will think "Wow, your tattoos kept its colour really well for your age"

Your never too old, but you can be too young in my opinion. If you know exactly what you want, you've invested time in thinking it through - then my advice is go for it and dont look back.

Once you have it, its there for life. And it really does become part of who you are. Go Soldier!!

SMC4312.

rowdy · Posted: Sun Sep 23, 2007 5:21 am Post subject:

[quote="blamski"]can i claim 5 dollars with a google-free guess that it originally came from india...?

i know its wrong but i'd like the 5 dollars

Rolling Eyes

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Im sorry blamski but you didnt mention what type of indian ,it could have been ,south american or native american or lots of others im not clever enough to mention so im sorry you cant claim yhis fantastic PRIZE. But well done for trying. Smile

midge · Posted: Sun Sep 23, 2007 5:26 am Post subject:

Ive had two tattoos done at 17, but i dont thing age matters at all Shocked

Kohai · Posted: Sun Sep 23, 2007 5:45 am Post subject:

I had my first tat at 21. I'm 38 now and still getting them. Working up a new design for my next piece, in fact. Don't let age deter you. And welcome to the world of the living. You haven't really lived til you've had your first....tattoo.

TJ_tats · Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2007 8:36 am Post subject: doesn't matter

Your age doesn't matter. My first one at 13 ink and needle my first machine tattoo at 19 and still gettting them.

rowdy · Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2007 3:15 pm Post subject:

T,J i love that avatar looks like my eye after the wife has belted me again. Smile

the magician · Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2007 6:03 pm Post subject:

rowdy its only what you deserve Razz

fallenangel · Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2007 3:49 pm Post subject: first tattoo

i actually started getting tattoos this past february at the age of 22. age definitely doesn't matter. the place i go now, fuzion ink in norfolk, va, has people of all ages. the owner, who is beyond 40 is there all the time getting work done. i wouldn't think age would matter. just the fact that you want to get one is awesome!

dickyknee · Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2007 4:43 pm Post subject:

Got my first at around 16 and am still getting them done at 35 .....age has nothing to do with it IMO , if you want them then get them .......and show us the pics Very Happy

John Olexa · Posted: Thu Sep 27, 2007 8:32 pm Post subject:

[quote="rowdy"][quote="John Olexa"]I was 12 Shocked

Indian ink and needle poke, poke LOL. long covered up. I'll be 50 next summer and still getting inked. Your never to old. Saw this woman on Miami Ink she was in her 80's!! and getting her first tattoo.

"Ink Keeps you young"[/quote]

Hey john heres a question thats bothered me all my life ,well a few years anyway.Why is it called indian ink 5 dollars if ya can answer that one WITHOUT google? Smile

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HAHAHAHA Couldn't do it with out google LOL