Getting some ink | Doug Thompson

Drew three nines in a motorcycle poker run benefit for Dalmatian Rescue of Southwestern Virginia Sunday (yes, we rode in the rain).

That three-of-a-kind hand took the grand prize: A $300 tattoo from Asylum Studios in Salem.

Ohmigod! Did he say tattoo?

Yep. At 61, I’m getting some new ink. Amy decided she wanted a tat when she turned 50 and she got a nice one of a parrot from an ex-con in Belleville, Illinois.

I’ve been considering some new body art for a while now but never got around to making a decision or taking the step.

Now, with a certificate for $300 worth sitting in my wallet, I’ve got to make some decisions:

What design to get?
Where to put it? (And I get a lot of advice on where I can put things)
And when to have it done.

Suggestions are welcome. It will be motorcycle-related, so keep that in mind.

3 Comments

Carolyn Henderson on May 4, 2009 at 7:08 pm

I see the Tasmanian Devil in the picture with the article. Have your thought about using him? From your writings you seem to be a little like Tas.

rio semione on May 5, 2009 at 9:04 am

I don’t know much about motorcycle iconography or symbolism and the lady above had a good idea about getting the tat artist to draw something…But I vote for you putting it in a place where we can see it!!! That could be an ankle, upper arm or forearm. I got my last tat when I turned 40. Good luck and congrats.

Carolyn Henderson on May 4, 2009 at 7:08 pm

I see the Tasmanian Devil in the picture with the article. Have your thought about using him? From your writings you seem to be a little like Tas.
rio semione on May 5, 2009 at 9:04 am

I don’t know much about motorcycle iconography or symbolism and the lady above had a good idea about getting the tat artist to draw something…But I vote for you putting it in a place where we can see it!!! That could be an ankle, upper arm or forearm. I got my last tat when I turned 40. Good luck and congrats.