Nice dodge, Brantis
! We're all ears for whatever you might choose to pass along down the road (I'd even take a tale or two from the shop, and I bet our OP would take 'em, too
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Oooh, very lovely, Peekebe! I have to shave my neck before I get someone to snap my waterlily. I also need to cut my hair to let it show again. I'll admit (though I probably shouldn't) that I mainly grew it out to please my ex
. Get that other one! I have too many ideas for the one that I'm going to get at some point during this month. As I've said, I totally blame Sneaky for the hurt it's going to put on my budget, but I've made the determination. And don't worry, Sneaky, just keep bumping this thread whenever it starts to sink down the line. Folks just aren't seeing it. We'll get plenty more ink in here, no doubt
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This is right after it was done (years ago). It's an old Norse symbol that travelers would use so that they would always find their way home. I'm not much of a traveler, but it's a nice metaphor. I replaced three of the eight symbols with other runes that had personal significance.
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This is right after it was done (years ago). It's an old Norse symbol that travelers would use so that they would always find their way home. I'm not much of a traveler, but it's a nice metaphor. I replaced three of the eight symbols with other runes that had personal significance.
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Nice! And I can tell that was snapped long after getting it, too. Gotta love the red puffy period! Leothwyn, even if you don't wanna elaborate on the runes you replaced, I've always wanted to know what the bar of music in you sig is...care to lemme know?
You know, I wanted to ask, Sneaky; but I have been burned so many times by asking folks for the meaning or significance of their tattoos that I just totally stopped asking a while back. I LOVE that story, though. Life at sea, with all its dangers, has always been intriguing to me, and I'm sure I overly-romanticize it; but I love the ocean so much, and there's a lure to it. Yes, you're right, what I said about not too much pain with tattoos might not apply to the bottoms of one's feet! The notes from the one I've put up so far are the line from "I Am The Walrus" that say "...standing in the English rain". Of course I adore The Beatles, but it's largely because, even though I love my country (though I have some gripes, for sure), I hope to live in England one day. I'd love to spend many, many a day "standing in the English rain". I promise this'll be the only song I'll post in this thread
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thought id throw in a few pics of my first tattoo...
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Still got a couple small details to touch up on it and might bring it down to my elbow just to fill it out. The moon and the Vegas silhouette are definitely my favorite parts. Hopefully ECF doesnt downsize them and theyre clear. If not I can repost
You see what I mean? Now those are just calling out for a little description of the inspiration for them, right? Either way, though, they're great! I still have a big grin on my face from the little rich dude with the bottle of poison. Is he the Monopoly dude, or just a generic Mr. Moneybags? We...are...the %99
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Oh, jeez, gimme a little credit here, Aaron. I know the music by now, and I've honestly dug so much of it! I only meant I'd google to learn more about the symbol, itself!
Brantis, great tattoos! If you snap any more pics of your others, we'd love to see them; and any of the inspiration for them would be great, as well!
The symbol itself is just a design made up of the runes. Every song on their albums is about a different rune.
Love Valravn! Saw them at Castlefest 2 years ago, was a great show. Wardruna is composed of members of some old school black metal band but they have evolved into something much more beautiful.
If your into Norse culture at all, and judging my your tattoo I am guessing you are I highly recommend you check them out and if you like it buy their stuff. Thing I love about them is they use ancient instruments, sometimes as simple as a log and sticks to make beautiful music.