A gentle reminder, this falls under the call/text “Hey, Les! I have news…” rule. I’m engaged. I’m married. I’m moving. I got a tattoo. We will discuss this soon. xo 😉
Oh,no! My hero writer succumbed to popular culture 🚴♀️. This the only issue that someone could rightly label me an ultra-conservative. The bravest thing I ever done is put holes in my ears. At age 30 something . Whoa. I forgot. In my 70s I succumbed to adding a third one in my left ear and I love acupuncture. That is as far I could go, even if Sarah urged me. But at 86 there is no hope for me to become radical on this issue. It was only when I saw the bike 🚲 that I began to forgive you. Your fan still, J
Judy, if you moved to New Orleans as I did, you might have a change of heart. It's almost required to live there. I actually felt very liberated after getting the tattoo, precisely because of my own prejudices. No one ever sees it unless I go swimming or get a checkup. Everyone loves it. Let me just ask you--IF you were getting a tattoo--IF, mind you--what would you choose? Go ahead! Let your mind fly!
I have one in the same location on my arm: an eagle with USN under it. Had it done in Florida when I was in Navy crypto school. Yeah, it hurt. Your tattoo is pretty cool.
Another great story. I just had my third one done! Yep, I was the old lady in line with all the young things. I felt pretty badass. Yours looks great. Félicitations!
Ha! Look at your Badass self! That Raleigh was the perfect, meaningful choice. Rick and I got ours (Ferdinand and butterfly, respectively) at the beginning of this craze. And yes, PAINFUL! Folks who go back for more must be nuts.
Marvelous! An inspiration! And hug you're daughter for my. My sons, one full sleeve, one half, would be horrified....all the more reason to follow in your footsteps!
We, my wife and I, have talked about a small tattoo for each of us. She's 76, I'm 86. A few of our kids would think we're very cool, a few others who already think we're a little crazy and went off the rails years ago would think it confirms their impressions. So, we have some ideas we're exploring, a small heart with an important date in the middle, something that symbolizes our peripatetic life together for the past 28 years, and who knows what else might emerge. Regardless, thanks for your story. I loved it!
"It’s titled “Heathen Child” by Grinderman. Play it when you’re getting a root canal. You’ll see what I mean." So funny! I don't want a tattoo, but I am fascinated by them and the people who choose to get them. I always want to know why. What does it mean to the person? So, now you know your daughter's pain tolerance is a lot higher than yours! Thanks for sharing.
Great writing and great experience. I'm impressed, and of course I love the bike!
You are a bit of an adventurer, Richard!
Hey, if you could do it at 73, I can do it at 72!
A bird? Or Jack?
A gentle reminder, this falls under the call/text “Hey, Les! I have news…” rule. I’m engaged. I’m married. I’m moving. I got a tattoo. We will discuss this soon. xo 😉
Learning more about the “Prof” and I must admit I would have never guessed this blog! Unabashedly an adventurous septuagenarian! Kudo’s!👏
Trying, Catherine, trying.
I ever did.
Oh,no! My hero writer succumbed to popular culture 🚴♀️. This the only issue that someone could rightly label me an ultra-conservative. The bravest thing I ever done is put holes in my ears. At age 30 something . Whoa. I forgot. In my 70s I succumbed to adding a third one in my left ear and I love acupuncture. That is as far I could go, even if Sarah urged me. But at 86 there is no hope for me to become radical on this issue. It was only when I saw the bike 🚲 that I began to forgive you. Your fan still, J
Judy, if you moved to New Orleans as I did, you might have a change of heart. It's almost required to live there. I actually felt very liberated after getting the tattoo, precisely because of my own prejudices. No one ever sees it unless I go swimming or get a checkup. Everyone loves it. Let me just ask you--IF you were getting a tattoo--IF, mind you--what would you choose? Go ahead! Let your mind fly!
Ah, you know me well. (Jack.)
I have one in the same location on my arm: an eagle with USN under it. Had it done in Florida when I was in Navy crypto school. Yeah, it hurt. Your tattoo is pretty cool.
People seem to like it!
Another great story. I just had my third one done! Yep, I was the old lady in line with all the young things. I felt pretty badass. Yours looks great. Félicitations!
Teresa
PS, what are they?
Thank you, Teresa!
Gosh it really is good. A proper Raleigh like I used to have. You were very brave.
I wish I could get a copy of your Bicycle Memoirs here in the Uk but neither that or the New York book are to be found. ( Or is it one book?)
I wish those books were more readily available. The Bicycle Diaries is a fine arts book, quite expensive. It's available!
Ha! Look at your Badass self! That Raleigh was the perfect, meaningful choice. Rick and I got ours (Ferdinand and butterfly, respectively) at the beginning of this craze. And yes, PAINFUL! Folks who go back for more must be nuts.
Young people!
Marvelous! An inspiration! And hug you're daughter for my. My sons, one full sleeve, one half, would be horrified....all the more reason to follow in your footsteps!
Why not? Go for it.
I love this 🚲
I'm pleased!
We, my wife and I, have talked about a small tattoo for each of us. She's 76, I'm 86. A few of our kids would think we're very cool, a few others who already think we're a little crazy and went off the rails years ago would think it confirms their impressions. So, we have some ideas we're exploring, a small heart with an important date in the middle, something that symbolizes our peripatetic life together for the past 28 years, and who knows what else might emerge. Regardless, thanks for your story. I loved it!
So glad you enjoyed it.
"It’s titled “Heathen Child” by Grinderman. Play it when you’re getting a root canal. You’ll see what I mean." So funny! I don't want a tattoo, but I am fascinated by them and the people who choose to get them. I always want to know why. What does it mean to the person? So, now you know your daughter's pain tolerance is a lot higher than yours! Thanks for sharing.
I'm not sure she was telling me the full truth. 😂
Maybe she's getting you back for all those years ago when you told her the vaccination would only hurt a little bit!