To want a tattoo

Go for it!!
Make it something you'll definitely like, though. And it doesn't have to be big or in an often seen place!
I have a flower in a heart on my hip, my children's names in my own writing on one of my boobs, a unicorn head on my shoulder blade and my ex's name on my upper arm - the latter of which I'd happily cover with a coffin or skull & crossbones. I'm considering this recently!
Ask about your local tattooists from people who you know who have tattoos, they'll know who's good and who isn't!

I am doing a big project at the moment. If all goes well with it I’m having a tattoo.

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It’s your life so just go for it. I am considering a one for my 70th birthday. One of my sons said that I wouldn’t be welcome in their house if I got one - that’s excuse enough to get a one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

If you want one have one. Personally I hate them, they look like bruises! My daughter has a small unicorn on her shoulder, it is quite nice, but still not for me. What if it doesn't look as good as you expected, then you are stuck with it. A friend's husband had his dogs face tattooed on his arm, he was pleased but I thought it looked like Winston Churchill!!! My skin has gone quite thin which might make it difficult anyway.

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Sorry for the confusion there!

? At first glance, I thought you were speaking to me, Ethel!!!
I am rather well endowed for such a wee wife!
I think I'm becoming paranoid.

Do you have any tattoos BustyMary? I do think some look lovely

My DS got a tattoo on his arm years ago. He says he doesn't regret it but his wife hates it.
I hate tattoos BUT if I had one it would be a dragonfly in a place only I and maybe DH if he is good, would see it!

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I wouldn’t have one but it’s your body so go for it if that’s what you want.

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I can't fathom ever getting a tat. It seems a temporary distraction for unhappy people. I always think something is missing in a person's life if a tattoo appeals. Never known a happy person with a tatoo.

Really? My daughter has two small tattoos and she is very happy person. Cannot understand how you can make such a sweeping generalisation.?

....the illustrated man?
Or was it a late midlife crisis?

He probably sat in his stuffy little office, in his too tight suit, with his too small shirt collar digging into his neck like a shackle, and dreamed of the day he could finally be himself.

If my DGS' had tattoos I would be horrified. Which ever way I look at it, I see self abuse. I once saw a man with tattoos from the top of his head (bald) down his face and neck, upper torso (wearing shorts and no top) down his legs and to his toes - he looked hideous. Discovered he had been the local bank manager before defacing himself after retirement.

Go for it, my son paid for my first one when I was 50 and came with me.
I had a bow with my boys initials round it, my 2nd was 2 years later on my leg, butterflies in memory of my dad .
I say definitely go for it

Oh, I couldn't fiddle around with my eyes like that.
I'd rather look like dame Edna Everage than poke myself about like that.

Just do it: I'm 59. I had my first tattoo at 41. I have 19 tattoos (pretty things like flowers, butterflies, angel praying over a baby etc with an odd one like the one for my late husband that is more poignant) If i want a tattoo at 73 I will have one. I'm having a multi coloured lioness done next year

Very true, I cringe watching people put contact lenses in. I wear glasses, but am too scared to try contacts.

However long, it must feel like an eternity. Getting an eyelash in your eye is bad enough.

I wonder how long it takes to tattoo the eyes

How strange.
I'm half watching 24 hours in A and E.

There is a blind lady. Her eyes look a bit strange, but she's just explained that her actual eyes are all pink, so what she has now is tattooed eyes.

Amazing!

I’m 62 and got my first tattoo just before my 40th birthday as a dare.
I’m booked in next week to have my second tattoo ?
Go for it, you can always cover it up if you don’t want it showing.
Mine will both be on my shoulders.

Chewbacca I had to laugh at your granddaughter's lesson in the art of tattoos, what an unexpected add-on to your cinema trip. I do hope her parents didn't mind ?
I had a little girl in my childminding setting whose mum had tattoos. The little girl used to draw on her own arms in biro as that was her "tattoos" ?‍♀️

I'm planning on a tattoo as part of my GOD policy.

What's this? Sounds fascinating, please tell.