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[tends2dogs]

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@Tsukiko wrote:

I got my first tattoo when I finished basic training in the military, my second one when I finished my time. My third I got in prison after I beat up an inmate...just kidding but it is on my neck. 

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Too funny, @Tsukiko . 

[ID2]

I began my tattoo journey when I turned 60. I have several and love every one of them. I get compliments all the time! 

[Still Raining]

My first was done in the early 70s when I think I had hippie tendencies.

My second was done with my DDs so we could have a link.  One DD is gone now and I treasure it.

My third was done with two BFF as a celebration of our long time together.  One is now gone.

They can be lovely things.

[riley1]

Tattoos don't bother me. I look at it as someone's art and the person is the canvas. Plus, what people do with their bodies is their choice.

[dooBdoo]

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@BostonMommy wrote:

Thank you DooBdoo

That's a beautiful picture Really BEAUTIFUL !

Your nephew sounds wonderful and so creative. My son was very artist too. I have several of his art framed around our home. He also drew some tattoo artwork for friends. That they had tattoo's made from

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You're welcome, @BostonMommy.   It's nice to "meet you!"😊

It sounds like your son was not only brave and inspirational but also talented and creative.   I'll bet his artwork is beautiful.   

My heart goes out to you and your family.❤️

[dooBdoo]

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@Tsukiko wrote:

I got my first tattoo when I finished basic training in the military, my second one when I finished my time. My third I got in prison after I beat up an inmate...just kidding but it is on my neck. 

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@Tsukiko!   First of all, thank you for your service.❤️  

Your last remark...  okay, you really made me laugh out loud!  Thanks for the smiles!😃

[on the bay]

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@Tsukiko wrote:

I got my first tattoo when I finished basic training in the military, my second one when I finished my time. My third I got in prison after I beat up an inmate...just kidding but it is on my neck. 

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@Tsukiko,

And a great sense of humor!

[Cumbercookie13]

I have three and I didn't get them until I was in my 40's. My first one is the Aquarius waves symbol on my inside left wrist. My second is a shooting star on the bottom side of my left hand that covers up a burn scar. My third is the Aquarius constellation done in flowers on my bottom right calf.  I plan to get a fourth to honor my mom who passed away in 2019. Something with a ladybug because she loved ladybugs. 

Many tattoos are beautiful and have meaning to their wearers. There's really no stigma in them anymore, only to those who can't shed their extreme conservative views on appearance and/or be a little open minded. 

[mspatmac]

Thank you to all those posters who shared their inspiring stories. 

I would love to have a tattooed man as long as his name is DAVID BECKHAM  

😂

[Puppy Lips]

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@Cumbercookie13 wrote:

I have three and I didn't get them until I was in my 40's. My first one is the Aquarius waves symbol on my inside left wrist. My second is a shooting star on the bottom side of my left hand that covers up a burn scar. My third is the Aquarius constellation done in flowers on my bottom right calf.  I plan to get a fourth to honor my mom who passed away in 2019. Something with a ladybug because she loved ladybugs. 

Many tattoos are beautiful and have meaning to their wearers. There's really no stigma in them anymore, only to those who can't shed their extreme conservative views on appearance and/or be a little open minded. 

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@Cumbercookie13 Not sure having conservative views or being closed minded has as much to do with opinions on tattoosas you may think.  We, as thinking and feeling humans, are allowed to have opinions on things, whether others agree or not.  Just because someone does not agree with you does not mean they are "closed minded."