To want a tattoo

Definitely go for it start small and meaningful - I had my first one at 50 and have lots now - all meaningful to me - eg. A dragon on my ankle in the colours of the birthstones of my children and grandchildren was my last one . Considering what to get next - btw am 67 now.

It really is up to you but just think what it will look like in a few years time. Perhaps something hidden would be a good idea. But then, why have it?

Do what you want Life is too short xx Good luck To the lady who said tacky tacky tacky Taste is personal !

Get it done, get it photographed and get it on here!! Go girl!!!

Your body, your choice.
Lifes too short, I say go for it!!

I akways wanted a nose stud but was never brave enough...

I had a tattoo of a little oriental cat on my side for my 50th birthday. None of my children have tattoos, just my American son in law. They weren't too impressed, but as the whole world never got to see them it was not a problem. Never regretted having it done, they fade a bit over the years (am 69 now) and can be a bit uncomfortable to have done.

Some will call them little works of art and some will call them tacky. But if it is what you want, I would absolutely do it!

Got to be honest I think they look common and ruin the look of many outfits that people wear. Makes people look rough.
However if you really want one get it. Life's too short so go for it

Exactly nannyJan53!

A friend had a tattoo on her finger so if she decided she did not like it she could hide it under a ring!

Go for it. I'm 70 and have just got myself a Tardis phone case for my new phone. I love it. We need to carry on being different!!

I’m in my 70s and have never wanted a tattoo but if I did crave one I would go and get one. Your choice - life’s too short to deny yourself what you really crave. Go for it and ignore other people’s opinions

Don't do it!!

Absolutely. I had my first at 47 and last one at 66. I’d have another, but a health condition makes it unadvisable

Hi, I got a tattoo when I was 68. I'd been thinking about it for years and finally got round to it as there was a reputable tattoo parlour at the end of my road when I moved house. Its a Puffin (the Puffin childrens books logo from the 1960s). I adored Puffin books during my dysfunctional childhood so its also a symbol of survival! I am donating my body to a medical school so thought it would be something personal for the students to see! Go for it!

When it comes to tattoos I always think how I would feel if I for some reason or other ended up with a blue patch on my skin. I'd probably expect plastic surgery to remove it! Tattoos not for me at any age.

EthelTheTank go fo it

Spangler, that's very subtle!?
My friend has two of those tattoos. I'm too nervous to get that done! Nothing to do with pain levels.
I would probably benefit, as I have blonde eyebrows!.

Yes, Sherman has a little frog on his ankle. That's the only one I am aware of. These tattoo stories are very interesting.

Two of my children had tattoos at 18, first term at university. I was cross though I only knew when they were ironing in undies and the tats were visible on their lower backs.
A few years later I had a temporary henna tattoo on my arm. They thought it was permanent and talk about moral high ground, long lectures about what a ridiculous thing to do.

I forgot to say that as for my take on tattoos, I have never seen one yet that has inspired me to have one of my own.

My wife's perception is so uncanny I call her a witch. She just smiles and plays along with it. We had a rescue cat, a Birman. That cat adored my wife, followed her all around the house. I would tease and tell her that the cat was her familiar.

Her beloved cat lived for twenty years and thankfully, passed away peacefully without the need for the vet's dreaded syringe.

To ease my wife's loss, I bought a very deep, large, earthenware pot. We buried the cat in it and planted a rose called: "Sweet Memories," to grow there.

But my witch wanted something special, something to remember her familiar with. A tattoo.

My wife has four tattoos on her face, but I defy you to see them, even though they are huge and you can't miss them.
She has the most perfect eyebrow shape and the most beautiful red lips ever.

Sauchiehall Street, Fanny.I may have spent time there in my misspent youth!?

My future DIL has a degree from there, a very talented lady!
I bought a new accent chair for my conservatory. She made a few changes and within minutes, the room was transformed!

Marydoll you've just reminded me of a very happy week I spent in Glasgow.
I treated myself to a week long life drawing course at Glasgow School of Art.
Met a very sophisticated, much older man (this all predated MrC) and spent a lot of time in the bars of Sauchihall (sp?) Street.
Very happy days!