Hey Everyone,

I would like to show you some pictures I have gotten towards the newest additional tattoo work down on me. I decided to add an extension to the one I received back in June of 2007 which now reaches down to my elbow area. Sad to say, I have not had much good luck with the second extension. The tattoo artist who did my work did not do a very good job when I was down in Dallas, Texas over the Thanksgiving Holiday in that he did not match the ink level at all similar to the first tattoo. Plus, I think because I asked for a lot of detail and imagery, he just was not experienced enough to do the whole job. Therefore, a couple of weeks ago, I decided to go to local place called The Raven's Nest in Norwalk, CT where although I had never gotten a tattoo there before, I trusted the people because not only they were nice and always gave me good deals, they did most of the piercings that I have on me. The guy who did my work told me that not only he would go over the whole piece from top to bottom to match up the ink levels properly, but he would also shade and draw out the parts he and I both agreed needed serious help. Now here comes the long process, I have been back three times already to try and get this tattoo fixed, and I still have to go back again next week hopefully and finally finishing it. The first time I went in, he finished the bottom part, and also did the lining on the top part. However, he told me that he wanted to come back and finish the the rest of the tattoo two weeks later because he claimed that my skin was too tender and began to bleed too much in order to keep going. I waited two weeks, and when I came back, he claimed that I was still not healed enough to be worked on. I waited another week, and we finally started to get to work again, Although he did finish the top part, the bad news is that bottom had some problems where the ink looked like it got scratched out. The people working there claimed that me using vaseline and neosprin made things worse, and that you should only use a product called tattoo wax or ointment. Everyone tells me different things so its hard to know who is right and not. But this time, I will listen about using tattoo wax or ointment only and see where it goes. I just hope that next week will be the last week. I know its not because of money since he hasn't charged me extra, maybe he just cares about his customers a lot and has high standards on tattoos. I will post new pictures of the final outcome next week too. I don't know if we can upload pictures in our blogs, and if we can, I have not figured out how to do it yet. But, for now, just take a look at my photos to see them.

Bob

Hey Everyone,

Here are some pictures I took when out in Los Angeles from Dec. 18th until Dec. 27th. I was really happy to get to see my old college buddy Vincent, and meet Peter, Dean, and George "Furr" all for the first time. I am not sure if my beard is at a max length point, but its now at its longest point right now than it has ever been. The last time I trimmed it was in August when I went to San Juan, Puerto Rico. These pics were taken in December of last year. It has been nice in that it keeps me warm during the CT winters although I have been getting more pirate jokes and its been harder to eat food or drink draft beer without washing my lips after I eat or drink. LOL

Bob

Hey Everyone,

I thought I would share some pics of me while I was down in San Juan, Puerto last August of 2007. Usually these kind of vacations are not my cup of tea since it is a little too formal for my taste. But, I still had a good time, and the weather was excellent. Everyone most of all couldn't believe how I looked when dressed up!

Bob

Hey Everyone,

These pictures should have been posted a long time ago. And, Duke did have me on the fact that I have not been really posting much on the blogs other than MySpace so I think it was finally time to catch up after all of this time. Here are some pictures of the first tattoo I had ever got done. I have gotten some additional work done connecting to the piece here, but I am going to go back this friday in Norwalk, CT to get the rest of it finished. The problem was that I went two weeks ago to get work done, but since I need to match up the color correctly of the original piece of the first tattoo below since they are connected. Therefore, the guy needs to re-color and shade in the first tattoo I got. I trust he will do a good job. We wanted to do it all in one setting two weeks ago, but we couldn't because he claimed my skin was too tender and I was bleeding too much. So, it wasn't that I could take the pain. LOL
Anyway, back to the original story of the first tattoo. I got my first Tattoo back in June 2007 when I was out in Northern California. I have always wanted to get a tattoo, but there were a few things that held me back. The fact that they can be expensive, and I was unsure about the pain I would feel. I have to admit too that my parents were a factor in me deciding whether it would a good idea or not. However, as I got older, I realized that you only live once and if your gut instinct tells you to do it, then do it. The pain wasn't even that bad. I honestly think that getting piercings are more painful. Plus, the aftercare is so much more simpler on a tattoo. You just have to keep NeoSporin or Some sort of Vaseline on it for the first couple of weeks, and keep it out of the sun. Where as with piercings, you need to make sure to not bump it or get it infected. Since it is something that will stay with you for the rest of your life, its important to get something that is meaningful and not something which you just find on the wall of a Tattoo shop. I chose to have this Design made since it reflects me. The Long-Haired Bearded Man reflects a Shaman. The Wolf, Kettle with the Spiritual Healing Smoke, And The Shaman represent my connection with Shamanism which is a form of Paganism. The Irish Celtic Cross represents my Irish Heritage. This Cross has been adopted by many Christian and Catholic Symbols, but it is originally used by Paganism. The House and Background of Trees represent my connection with Nature. I have to thank my friends Duke And Rat for helping me out and supporting while getting my Tattoo. They got me a great deal with the Tattoo Artist JD. JD was also really cool, and I enjoyed having a guy I could relate to do work on me. I have to admit, I almost backed out due to me being nervous. If It weren't for JD, Duke, and Rat for telling me not to such a wus, I think I might have left. LOL But, now that I know that the pain is really not that bad, I am comfortable to have more Tattoos in the future. I am thinking a next one will be on my left upper arm focusing on my Asian Heritage. I am thinking a great Chinese Oil Painting.

Bob