Tattoo You...er, I mean Tattoo ME at SPEED BAG II

[MsDeville]

I just made an appointment at Broken Heart Tattoo in Keyport, NJ. :eek: Tattoos aren't cheap, are they? Oh well, you only live once, and this is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

http://brokenhearttattoo.com/

[Zaza]

I hope you get something good... and original (not out of a book)...it will be with you as long as you....are!

I got my first tattoo at 43. Yes, it took that long to know what I wanted, design the tattoo and find the right artist for the work. Although more accepted now, I had to make sure they would be covered by a dress shirt for work. It's a good pain & addictive too! Always leaves you wanting more...kind of like baggin'

Here's what NOT to do :eek:
LINK (http://brittanyblackburn.com/?p=56)

[PIEFURZ]

Mrs. D, hope you get it toward the end of the festivities. I don't have any tattoos but understand that you have to take care of them at first. It may not be conducive to good fun speed bagging. Hope it doesn't hamper your excellent talents during our stay.

[Joe]

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_TKYcmvdqkSs/SXUcZ6L1enI/AAAAAAAAD14/PH3itRZvOJE/s320/Tattoo.jpg

[Roc Stone]

Howz that tatt going?
R we gunna get a look...?
Where is it?
What is it?

[Zaza]

Howz that tatt going?
R we gunna get a look...?
Where is it?
What is it?

Yeah... show us your tat! :D

[MsDeville]

Yeah... show us your tat! :D

Sorry about not responding sooner... I'm still trying to catch up on all that lost sleep while I was in Speed Bag Heaven, aka SB II!

But, to answer your question, Zaza... all in due time... :p

Howz that tatt going?
R we gunna get a look...?
Where is it?
What is it?

Well, to be totally honest, I chickened out – temporarily, that is. Partly because of that scary "Bad tattoos" link you posted, Zaza. :eek: But, I discussed it with some of the SBF members in Keyport, and they suggested that I get it at home. Soooo, I'm going tattoo parlour hunting this holiday weekend. I'm planning on getting a small, simple tattoo in a "tasteful" :rolleyes: location on my upper torso, out of sight. I've asked "Trainer Raul" if he'll take pictures of the event... :cool: You know, for the grandkids! ;)

[MsDeville]

And, I'm VERY pleased with the results! Sam, the tattoo artist did a great job. I love his interpretation of a speed bag. It has a vintage look to it.

Anyway, here's a photo of it. I have a video of it on my Facebook page (Denise Goheen Mandeville), for those who have a Facebook account.

[paranday]

That's a lot nicer looking than Zaza's cat!

[fingers]

!!WOW!! MsD! what a great tattoo love it.:cool:

[spinsmashpop]

Very cool! Makes me want to get a speed bag tat too!
BAG ON!

[Vegas7]

Sweet.... Nice tat!!!

[metaldad]

Like I said on your fb page; Bag On! Literally, Bag On!

[Roc Stone]

Now if that doesn't earn you a full book of 'Green Checks', then I don't know what will.
By the way is that a 7x10 BFF?
... Neat!

[Speedbag]

Very cool! Makes me want to get a speed bag tat too!
BAG ON!

I'm surprised you don't already have one. :eek:

[MsDeville]

I love my new tattoo! It's still sore... after all, it's several hundred little puncture wounds... :eek: ... I was sent home with an instruction sheet on how to care for it while it heals. Lots of washing with antibacterial soap, a little ointment, and try not to let it scab over too soon. The artist told me that if it scabs (I don't like that word:p), then when the scab falls off, it will take some of the ink with it.

My original thought on getting a tattoo was to have it as a "remembrance" of SB II. I was going to have some lettering on it, but then decided against it. Instead, I will add a "hash mark" for every year that I attend the convention in Jersey. The artist suggested placing little stars around the bag, which is a good idea... and they won't be very painful since they're so little! :)

Now, I know that several of you are "pure" ;) with your non-tatted epidermis... I used to think that tattoos were only for sailors. But, the times have certainly changed! Young and old alike get tatted. I was amazed at all the different people who walked through the doors of "Lucky Boys Tattoo" parlour while I was there... a man, about my age came in asking about a Tasmanian Devil tattoo... a young married couple came in to have their spouse's name tattooed on their ring finger... a young woman was getting an elaborate tattoo on her arm... it's really quite an industry!

"Now if that doesn't earn you a full book of 'Green Checks', then I don't know what will.
By the way is that a 7x10 BFF? ... Neat!"
- Roc

:D:D Boy oh boy. I hope I earned some "green checks' for this!

To answer your question about the BFF... Yes, I brought a photo of a BFF speed ball to the artist. The finished product is the artist's interpretation – and I'm really pleased with it. Trainer Raul is even considering getting one like it! :cool:

[ExEODCDR]

Sweet ink MsD!

[speedbag4life]

Wow, MsD, you did it!! I'm floored!! Back in the good old days, when I was better and faster on the bag than I am now, some guy in the gym told me I was a bad-ass. YOU, my lady, have definitely taken that title for yourself!

[ventanakaz]

Ms Dee your tat came out looking good. nice job...ralph

[Heppsan]

Cool tattoo Dee!! <)

Any plans for more? :)

[Zaza]

Dee... I guess you have to get a swivel tattoo this year!

[southtexaskevin]

very cool.... i have a few myself.... im a fan of tattos, but not a fan of meaningless ink... i have both my kids names, a scripture and a heart matching my wife we got on v day 2010.... im not sure i have ever seen a bag tat, very cool ms dee