Tattoos

[RustyTom]

Each to their own I guess.

I have 2 tattoos, one on each arm. I regret one but love the other.

Hoping to get the one I dislike covered up but the image I want will be here to incorporate into the current tattoo.

 

[RustyTom]

Reason for it?

I'm passionate about fishing, I loved keeping Koi carp (got rid years ago on safety grounds with young kids) and love the symbolic meaning of this tattoo

Next up, a large Day of the dead piece, reason? I have a very difficult time dealing with our own mortality, and the whole day of the dead thing in Mexican culture to me, is simply wonderful.

I have a day of the dead tattoo, love it. Want to turn it into a full sleeve just don't have the funds yet

 

[Smiffy]

I have a few on my arms and absolutely hate them. Had them done many, many years ago and had to travel all the way down to Chatham in Kent because tattoo artists were few and far between in those days, certainly none anywhere closer to Royal Tunbridge Wells, where I lived at the time.
The "mates" that I was hanging about with at the time were all having them done, so I felt the odd one out not following suit. Some of them went as far as having them on their hands, necks and faces, but luckily I didn't go that far, just sticking to my arms so I knew that they could be covered up as and when required.
As I say, I hate them. Nothing like the ones that are done today, no artistic value whatsoever. Some of the designs I see nowadays are fantastic, real works of art.
If I didn't have these horrors on my arms I might have been tempted to go for a newer modern one though.

 

[medwayjon]

I have a few on my arms and absolutely hate them. Had them done many, many years ago and had to travel all the way down to Chatham in Kent because tattoo artists were few and far between in those days, certainly none anywhere closer to Royal Tunbridge Wells, where I lived at the time.
The "mates" that I was hanging about with at the time were all having them done, so I felt the odd one out not following suit. Some of them went as far as having them on their hands, necks and faces, but luckily I didn't go that far, just sticking to my arms so I knew that they could be covered up as and when required.
As I say, I hate them. Nothing like the ones that are done today, no artistic value whatsoever. Some of the designs I see nowadays are fantastic, real works of art.
If I didn't have these horrors on my arms I might have been tempted to go for a newer modern one though.

Charlie Bell of Chatham specials eh?

Legend of local folklore that fella, him and Andy Jay

 

[Hacker Khan]

Don't think I've ever seen someone with a tattoo and thought 'they look good, I wish I has one'.

Most of the time I'm used to them now. But I do think that when you see someone on the beach or in summer clothes with tats everywhere that looks a bit strange. Especially the women, but I feel that is me being a bit of a fuddy duddy.

But as someone pointed out, we are mostly male golfers so the last people who should be the arbitrators of what looks good or not....

 

[jim8flog]

I am some who thinks tattoos, no matter how good, look really naff.

The biggest struggle I had was the arguments with daughter about having them. Several of my wife's carers had them and they all said they regretted having them done in their younger years but my daughter would still not listen to them.

One of the downsides for her is her job. She has to wear clothes that cover her tattoos completely so no cool clothing in weeks like last week.

 

[Phil2511]

Each to their own mate, I have some, although you wouldn't know, unless I was in the pool. I have them as I wanted them, got 1st when 18, have the bairns names done and some other things I like, but they are for me and nobody else.
I remember playing at royal portrush in a team match about 6/7 years ago and nobody on the team knew I had tattoos til until after in the changing facilities, and I had know the guys for several years I just don't flash mine, but if people do it's up to them I guess.

Very similar, though only 1, keep meaning to get one of the kids names done, but never have the time to get sorted.

Loads of folks seem shocked when they eventually see it lol

 

[Dan2501]

I had mine done as a bit of a memento. It was done while I was training Muay Thai in Thailand, by a Thai tattoo'ist using the traditional bamboo method. Hurt like a mother but looks awesome and healed within an hour, no scab, no itching, was amazing. Have my fiancee's name + "wherever you will go" inscribed on my left inner bicep in Thai, and before you ask, yes, it does actually say that. Personally I love my tattoo and don't regret it one bit and will definitely be getting more.

https://www.instagram.com/p/4U8Y1Kh9bO/?taken-by=danmanley2501

 

[Slime]

Reason for it?

I'm passionate about fishing, I loved keeping Koi carp (got rid years ago on safety grounds with young kids) and love the symbolic meaning of this tattoo

Next up, a large Day of the dead piece, reason? I have a very difficult time dealing with our own mortality, and the whole day of the dead thing in Mexican culture to me, is simply wonderful.

Could you not just get a beautiful framed painting of the fish?
That way, you could see it on the wall all of the time, rather than having to roll your trouser leg up to see it, and even then it's on the side of your leg making it awkward for you to see properly.

My son wouldn't be seen 'dead' in some of the clothes I wear - especially those for golf...likewise I wouldn't be seen 'dead' wearing his tattoos.

I get that ............... but you can change your clothes whenever you need/want to.

 

[Doon frae Troon]

On service sailors OK
On low intelligence ex servicemen other than sailors OK ish
Everyone else........pretty naff.
On 'celebrities' totally naff.

IMVHO of course.

 

[One Planer]

On service sailors OK
On low intelligence ex servicemen other than sailors OK ish
Everyone else........pretty naff.
On 'celebrities' totally naff.

IMVHO of course.

So how many do you have then? :smirk:

 

[chrisd]

I sat at traffic lights on the way home from the course, sat driving a convertible next to me was a guy and his lady passenger, he wore a vest and his right arm (nearest to me) was tattoo'd wrist to shoulder. It had clearly faded over the years, was also affected by a suntan and left me wondering why anyone would have it done and why would anyone want to show it off when it looked a complete mess?

 

[MegaSteve]

I lad I know, served his country with distinction... On leaving the forces he tried to join the met and was faced with a hell of a struggle to get in due to the tattoos he had on his arms... Nowadays you'd struggle to find many young coppers that are tattoo free... Surely its the person in the skin that matters not the artwork on it...

 

[Slime]

I lad I know, served his country with distinction... On leaving the forces he tried to join the met and was faced with a hell of a struggle to get in due to the tattoos he had on his arms... Nowadays you'd struggle to find many young coppers that are tattoo free... Surely its the person in the skin that matters not the artwork on it...

Would you give this bloke a job as a policeman ...................... or any job at all?
I wouldn't, he wouldn't even get a proper interview.
Thinking about it, he would probably never want a job in the first place.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Imagine people judging others as based on what tattoo they have - doon the perfect example of that

 

[IanM]

Never even considered getting one. Don't like them....


But no problem with anyone else choosing to have them.

 

[Doon frae Troon]

Imagine people judging others as based on what tattoo they have - doon the perfect example of that

I was asked my opinion.....I gave it.
Some folk on here will go crazy if someone wore a collarless shirt at their golf club.

Imagine folk judging someone because he/she did not have a collar on their shirt.

 

[Hacker Khan]

I was asked my opinion.....I gave it.
Some folk on here will go crazy if someone wore a collarless shirt at their golf club.

Imagine folk judging someone because he/she did not have a collar on their shirt.

It's a fair point well made..

 

[Lord Tyrion]

Having visible tattoos will prevent you from getting many a job. People may not like that but it is reality. Something to ponder before handing over your cash and going under the needle. Plenty of work available as a barista though 😁

 

[bladeplayer]

Have 2 , left upper arm is 3 symbols i picked myself and are personal to me , other one on right upper arm is is just a tribal one that i saw an liked .. most ppl dont even know i have any ..

You should watch program "tatoo of us " some idiots on that , you decide your "mates" tatoo they decide yours , do they realise its for life ? one guy ended up with "once a cheat always a cheat " all across his back thanks to his mate , other one guy ended up with a pic of the female presenter on his left upper thanks to his "mate" leg massive it was..
Arsenal fan ended up with massive spors badge on left side of his chest ..

IDIOTS