To want a tattoo

It's completely up to you! You could get one and see if they notice.

Of course you're not BU! If you really want it, go for it and ignore the bossy daughters.

If it makes you happy, why not.
It's nothing to do with your DDs

If you have thought about it and want it - why not. Did you voice objections when they decided to get tattoos - if you had no doubt they would have gone ahead anyway. You don't need their permission - go for it!

Personal opinion?
Ghastly.
However. NONE OF MY BUSINESS

Out of interest - why?

I am afraid I agree wholeheartedly with Maw Broon.

Funnily enough, after a life time of thinking tattoos are awful, I had a hankering to have a poignant phrase tattooed above my wrist. I asked my husband if this could be my birthday present this year. I had barely finished my sentence when he said 'No'. He wouldn't even discuss it other than saying tramp stamp! He's usually very easy going, so I binned the idea. I'm not sure if I would have actually done it tbh, but I do have a temporary one hidden away in case I get the urge again!

Wilma I'm the same as you, it just came into my head and now I can't shift it. Normally I don't like them on older people but ......!!!!!!

I too have always disliked tatoos, especially recently with whole arms, legs, backs etc are almost completely covered, but, but, yes; recently the thought has crept into my mInd too. Just something small....inconspicuous. not sure why.
Is it to shock my children, or just a way of staving off the thought that i am getting old. Who knows, but when i see a tatoo place i do get increasingly tempted.

Well, why not, if that's what you want? I think tattoos that people have put so much thought into are far better than ones done when young as a fashion statement.

Also, I think today, tattoos are like beautiful pieces of art; not the green think ink ones from years ago. They're incredibly intricate and the colours can be beautiful.

Next year i have a big birthday. So theres plenty of time to decide on the right tatoo, and where to put it , best to avoid the wrinkly bits.... food for thought. I expect i will chicken out as i dont like pain and i bet it hurts!

Agree with Maw, but if you do have one why not go the whole hog and have it
where it will annoy the hell out of your DDs.

Did any one see the footballer who had a tattoo on his arm and then had an injury to his leg and needed a skingraft? He now has half the tattoo on his leg!

Go for it if you want too - you're a long time dead.

I read that Judy Dench, for her 80th birthday had Carpe Diem tattooed on her wrist. Perfect eh?

My mums friend had spent her whole life rescuing cats, taking in the ones that even shelters wouldn't take. It had cost her all of her leisure time, and her wages each month, and she considered it worth every penny. For her 60th she had a tiny black cat, with green eyes tattood. Can't remember which part of her it was on though. Somewhere discreet.

I had one done earlier this year, having ummed and erred for a decade. It is a Romano-British serpent design, and I have had it done on my forearm so it will be seen :-)
I might do more.

Ditto Mawbroon - I don't find them attractive on anyone at any age but it is your choice.

Never. I feel really heavy tattoes just make the skin look dirty.

I'm with the no-no gang.
My DD and DGD have some and I have told them that I accept it's none of my business but made it very clear I utterly loathe them. I find nothing attractive about them. 2nd rate artwork and hideous colours! Not looking forward to seeing Dgd's ghastly arm appearing on her mum's wedding pic's. I know it will spoil the day for me but keep trying to remind myself that it's not my business ????

I had one done for my 50th, it's above my shoulder blade and only shows if I wear a swimming costume. It didn't hurt although I understand some places on the body hurt more. I've never regretted it - every time I catch a glimpse of it in the bathroom mirror it makes me smile, because obviously I never see it otherwise ?

I have 4 all can be hidden if needed but apart from one on my back they are usually visible. If you want one have one it is your body, but i would suggest research the studios in your area most have FB pages with their work on display or speak to other people to see who they recommend.

Go for it ....you only live once!!

Go for it. I have one on my wrist.