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EthelTheTank Wed 07-Oct-20 13:15:18

I'd love a tattoo but at the tender age of 73 I don't know if I'd be able to suit one. My son Sherman thinks it is an awful idea for me to get a tattoo but I can't help feeling like I'm missing out. What are your opinions on tattoos? Should I go for it?

MissAdventure Thu 08-Oct-20 19:00:07

Spangler's wife's tattoo reminds me of the opening credits to 'Bewitched' and that was my absolute favourite programme when I was little.
It's beautiful.
They all are, and all totally individual.

f77ms Thu 08-Oct-20 18:59:53

I have a small one on my wrist and am intenting to get another small one next year for my 70th! Go for it!

EthelTheTank Thu 08-Oct-20 18:56:28

Taking the mickey? I can assure you I'm not

Nannyjulesrules Thu 08-Oct-20 18:56:22

I love your wife's tattoo,*Spangler*! Are you a fan of 'What We Do in the Shadows'? I have my own familiar-my OH who follows me around like a zombie when he hasn't got anything else to do. He's not a helpful familiar, either!
Good luck*EthelTheTank*if you go ahead with it!smile

Lisagran Thu 08-Oct-20 18:56:10

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FannyCornforth Thu 08-Oct-20 18:52:49

Ha ha! Cross posted with others of 'questionable intelligence'

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silverlining48 Thu 08-Oct-20 18:47:33

MissA grin

Hithere Thu 08-Oct-20 18:46:13

Lin663

What an ignorant comment.

My tattoos did not stop me from going unuversity and grad school - I have enough intelligence left in me to have multiple degrees and great career

MissAdventure Thu 08-Oct-20 18:45:19

Yes, I often find myself questioning people's intelligence, too. smile

Lin663 Thu 08-Oct-20 18:43:53

I always find myself questioning the intelligence of anyone stupid enough to get a tattoo...especially when they are old enough to know better

Noreen3 Thu 08-Oct-20 18:29:03

go for it,I wish I was brave enough

EthelTheTank Thu 08-Oct-20 18:24:10

Wow Danma it looks lovely

Kryptonite Thu 08-Oct-20 18:19:09

Don't like them. The fact that they're permanent too. What if you regret it later ... ? They turn black over time and then don't look so good.

Danma Thu 08-Oct-20 18:17:40

This is mine. I designed it, it has a very special meaning for me and quite honestly I don’t care what anyone else thinks of it ?

Lisagran Thu 08-Oct-20 18:13:41

EthelTheTank

Ooh I love a bit of Beckham

Me too! Though you’re right about his voice, MissAdventure. Saw the video of him sleeping (an art installation by Sam Taylor-Wood) years ago - delicious!!

MissAdventure Thu 08-Oct-20 17:48:13

He is a fine specimen, I must say apart from the silly voice

EthelTheTank Thu 08-Oct-20 17:36:48

Ooh I love a bit of Beckham

MissAdventure Thu 08-Oct-20 17:28:27

Oh, that David Beckham is very photogenic, isn't he?

Pollypa Thu 08-Oct-20 17:26:50

I had one at 72..planning another very soon as soon as can

Lisagran Thu 08-Oct-20 17:26:24

”Blue rinse and inked" Love it!

Perhaps lemongrove could open a tattoo parlour round the back of The Argy........

MissAdventure Thu 08-Oct-20 17:11:29

Well, I think the person who first decides to take the plunge should put up a pic.
We could have a new forum "Blue rinse and inked". smile

EthelTheTank Thu 08-Oct-20 17:08:03

Thank you Junie

junie1 Thu 08-Oct-20 17:07:32

EthelTheTanK

Do what makes you happy.
Let me know if you have the tattoo,
Would love to know what you choose.

Best wishes
Junie

EthelTheTank Thu 08-Oct-20 17:06:38

My comment about missing out is mainly because my good friend has a big tattoo of a buffalo surrounded by flowers on her back. I think it looks really beautiful but I don't think I'd be brave enough to get a giant tattoo