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      @kit99bar:

      I really had no choice because I do not live in the same State as the artist.
      Guess we'll find out what kind of pain tolerance I have 🙂
      my mind is a bit messed up due to a 7.5 year relationship ending recently.  Maybe that can fuel my endurance

      I was in the exact same boat around a year ago. It takes some serious time to get over, so don't try to look for a quick solution. Good luck, man.

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      • kit99barK
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        Shoreman, thanks for the support.  El was also in a similar situation a while ago too.
        I swore up and down to everyone it was no big deal and even convinced myself of that also.
        I been blackout drunk every weekend at the club hitting on every girl in sight in the last 2 months.  I just realized yesterday that this behavior was pretty bad for me and only a coping mechanisms to get over the break up.

        basically I am now able to admit I am really messed up.  I'm going to avoid the alcohol and clubs for a while.  I signed up for an art class too.

        Anyhow, I've wanted this tattoo for 3 years and only held off because the woman didn't want me to do it.

        RAWWAR 2012!

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          @kit99bar:

          Shoreman, thanks for the support.  El was also in a similar situation a while ago too.
          I swore up and down to everyone it was no big deal and even convinced myself of that also.
          I been blackout drunk every weekend at the club hitting on every girl in sight in the last 2 months.  I just realized yesterday that this behavior was pretty bad for me and only a coping mechanisms to get over the break up.

          basically I am now able to admit I am really messed up.  I'm going to avoid the alcohol and clubs for a while.  I signed up for an art class too.

          Anyhow, I've wanted this tattoo for 3 years and only held off because the woman didn't want me to do it.

          kit99bar, we got your back! As we used to say when I was a little jerk off, "Fuck a bitch!"

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            @kit99bar:

            Shoreman, thanks for the support.  El was also in a similar situation a while ago too.
            I swore up and down to everyone it was no big deal and even convinced myself of that also.
            I been blackout drunk every weekend at the club hitting on every girl in sight in the last 2 months.  I just realized yesterday that this behavior was pretty bad for me and only a coping mechanisms to get over the break up.

            basically I am now able to admit I am really messed up.  I'm going to avoid the alcohol and clubs for a while.  I signed up for an art class too.

            Anyhow, I've wanted this tattoo for 3 years and only held off because the woman didn't want me to do it.

            You should feel proud of yourself. This is a tough realization to come to for a lot of men. And joining an art class is a great way to tap into your inner creative potential while occupying your mind, which will undoubtedly have a tendency to dip into the gutter when left to its devices during times like these.

            Be sure to show us how the tat turns out. (And if you meet a nice bitty in class 😉 )

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            • kit99barK
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              thanks Lando and Shoreman!

              It's funny how not one of my friend's called my bluff.  Tat pics will definitely be posted up in here 🙂

              RAWWAR 2012!

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                Geo

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                • DougNgD
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                  Thinking of heading to Tim Pangburn in PA for a back piece…

                  I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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                  • Max PowerM
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                    Man, Clint, do you have any spare room? You've been getting so much lately  ???

                    @elclintor:

                    > I don't care what people say.. The Max Power way is the right way…

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                    • Max PowerM
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                      exactly 2 weeks to go till my next. Stoked already.

                      @elclintor:

                      > I don't care what people say.. The Max Power way is the right way…

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                      • kit99barK
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                        sneak preview.  It's a snake, representing my mother's Chinese Zodiac, on a tree next to a waterfall.

                        The snake will be bright orange when it's all done. I'm not sure when I'll be back, hopefully later this year. I love it!
                        We only got the shading and a little of the water done.  Will have an updated pic of it tomorrow.

                        RAWWAR 2012!

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                        • kit99barK
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                          my Artist told me to let it dry heal.  The tattoo has been removed from it's wrapper for about 5 hrs now and it's getting dry/wrinkling.  I googled and there are a lot of spots that recommend a tiny bit of non-scented moisturizer to prevent scabbing.
                          I want to listen to my artist though.

                          What do you guys think?  help a noob out!

                          RAWWAR 2012!

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                            It's probably going to scab (at least lightly) no matter what.  Although I can be lazy and I've done it, I wouldn't recommend a dry heal unless you've got a bunch of tattoos and been through it.
                            The lotion route is pretty universal and works great…

                            Remember this...the body wants to be healthy and heal itself, so if you're a reasonably clean and decently healthy person, it should be fine.  There are as many opinions on how to heal a tattoo as there are styles of tattoo art out there.  Basically many different roads to the same destination.  If the tattoo was applied properly you'll be fine either way, but I do believe that some moisture for it is a good thing.

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                              thanks Katsushin, I will rub a thin layer on top.  It's aired enough I though.    the wrinkles are worrying me.
                              The skin on my shoulders is super nice though and should heal up really well.

                              RAWWAR 2012!

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                              • kit99barK
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                                i used some unscented lubiderm

                                RAWWAR 2012!

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                                  myself and a lot of people i know use aquaphor for the first few days and then unscented lubriderm after that

                                  www.JoshBustosPhoto.com

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                                    thanks guys.  Tattoo has not scabbed and it's been 17 hrs since I took the bandage off.  awesome

                                    RAWWAR 2012!

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                                      Looks great kit!

                                      Geo

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                                        thanks El! 
                                        Arm is now flaking and itching a tiny bit.  No scabs that I can see.

                                        RAWWAR 2012!

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                                          you better post that pic Flo, before I have to… She did a great job!

                                          Geo

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                                            Tattoo does not look as vibrant as when it was freshly done.  Is this normal?

                                            RAWWAR 2012!

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