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On my left forearm I have the organ sheet music for the gospel hymn, "No Not One." I didn't get this on my arm because it was cool or because I was following a trend. i got this because that was the first song I played on the organ when I was 3 years old. My grandmother would take my finger and play that song until I was able to figure it out by myself. By the age of 3, I was playing it b y myself along with cartoon theme songs I would hear on TV. So, that tattoo was because it's trendy or because it's cool. I got it to pay tribute to her and to have a conversation piece when I go to gigs or parties where I don't know anyone. It's an interesting tattoo and people love it when they see it. I also have a John Coltrane tattoo on my right forearm that means something else to me. I get a lot of compliments on that one but, again, it's something that means more to me than following a trend.

On my left forearm I have the organ sheet music for the gospel hymn, "No Not One." I didn't get this on my arm because it was cool or because I was following a trend. i got this because that was the first song I played on the organ when I was 3 years old. My grandmother would take my finger and play that song until I was able to figure it out by myself. By the age of 3, I was playing it b y myself along with cartoon theme songs I would hear on TV. So, that tattoo was because it's trendy or because it's cool. I got it to pay tribute to her and to have a conversation piece when I go to gigs or parties where I don't know anyone. It's an interesting tattoo and people love it when they see it. I also have a John Coltrane tattoo on my right forearm that means something else to me. I get a lot of compliments on that one but, again, it's something that means more to me than following a trend.
There are exceptions to every rule, but I'll bet John Coltrane would mean just as much to you even without the trendy tattoo![]()
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King Biscuit, I'm assuming you don't have any tattoos.
I think it's time you just give up, lets put a nice piece of ink on ya!
Anything you want, I've even got an exceptional artist with a very well documented history who owes me for a lot of nights spent sleeping in my house.
So, it's on me.
Anything you want, no charge.
What'd ya say?
We can have him put that beagle right on your belly if you'd like. It'll look exactly like your avatar. How bout it?
Pics or they didn't happen
Thanks for the offer 1Shot, and if I were going to get one that old dog would be as good a choice as any. But I will have to say no thank you. btw, I had that dog for 15 years and he was the best dog I've ever had -- really my best friend. I had to have him put down two years ago, but I can't bring my self to take his photo down from my profile. He was a 90 pound hound mix, but he looked just like a giant beagle.
I think my favorite is the women who have professional lives-lawyers, doctors, business types, etc, so they're always in proper business attire. But they're hiding full sleeves under those modest jackets. The juxtaposition is great (imho).
I think i'm going to get a tattoo of a chic with tattoos!