And they think Parrotheads are over the top?

[Jahfin]

Lyrics to "Freebird" tattoo

http://www.poe-news.com/stories.php?poeurlid=5366

[ToplessRideFL]

There are 6 women who married that freak?

My thoughts too!! LOL Maybe he takes them to fantasy land every nite.....Ewww the thought!

[Ilph]

Lyrics to "Freebird" tattoo

http://www.poe-news.com/stories.php?poeurlid=5366

That is absolutely amazing!

[ragtopW]

Uncle Waltie must be proud..

[ph4ever]

Why would anyone do that?

Once the ink gets in your blood it's hard to stop. Unfortunately people don't realize that tats are a good way to become infected with Hep C. It's still considered a junkie disease

[rednekkPH]

Unfortunately people don't realize that tats are a good way to become infected with Hep C.

Actually, Connie - getting ink by a less-than-reputable artist who does not care about maintaining a sterile environment is a good way to become infected with Hep C.

With all due respect, I think your blanket statement was a bit unfair to all the quality shops out there that go above and beyond to ensure the safety of their customers.

With that said, (((Connie))).

[ph4ever]

Unfortunately people don't realize that tats are a good way to become infected with Hep C.

Actually, Connie - getting ink by a less-than-reputable artist who does not care about maintaining a sterile environment is a good way to become infected with Hep C.

With all due respect, I think your blanket statement was a bit unfair to all the quality shops out there that go above and beyond to ensure the safety of their customers.

With that said, (((Connie))).

You know Frank I understand your wanting to argue the point here but I really do know what I'm talking about. All it takes is the slightest bit of contamination to the ink to spread hep C and that even happens in the quality shops. You can have sterile equipment and still have contaminated ink. Unless you go to a shop that throws away the ink between each customer there is a risk. The CDC even has said further study is needed on this issue. Anytime there is blood involved - there is a risk - period.

[rednekkPH]

Unfortunately people don't realize that tats are a good way to become infected with Hep C.

Actually, Connie - getting ink by a less-than-reputable artist who does not care about maintaining a sterile environment is a good way to become infected with Hep C.

With all due respect, I think your blanket statement was a bit unfair to all the quality shops out there that go above and beyond to ensure the safety of their customers.

With that said, (((Connie))).

You know Frank I understand your wanting to argue the point here but I really do know what I'm talking about. All it takes is the slightest bit of contamination to the ink to spread hep C and that even happens in the quality shops. You can have sterile equipment and still have contaminated ink. Unless you go to a shop that throws away the ink between each customer there is a risk.

Connie - ANY reputable shop that gives a damn about its customers DOES NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES re-use ink. They pour out a small amount at a time, and any leftover ink (along with the container it is placed in) is trashed. If you find yourself in a shop that doesn't do this - get the hell out of there. Not only is it unsafe and careless, it's illegal (at least in PA and NC - the only 2 states in which I've had work done).

[ph4ever]

Unfortunately people don't realize that tats are a good way to become infected with Hep C.

Actually, Connie - getting ink by a less-than-reputable artist who does not care about maintaining a sterile environment is a good way to become infected with Hep C.

With all due respect, I think your blanket statement was a bit unfair to all the quality shops out there that go above and beyond to ensure the safety of their customers.

With that said, (((Connie))).

You know Frank I understand your wanting to argue the point here but I really do know what I'm talking about. All it takes is the slightest bit of contamination to the ink to spread hep C and that even happens in the quality shops. You can have sterile equipment and still have contaminated ink. Unless you go to a shop that throws away the ink between each customer there is a risk.

Connie - ANY reputable shop that gives a damn about its customers DOES NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES re-use ink. They pour out a small amount at a time, and any leftover ink (along with the container it is placed in) is trashed. If you find yourself in a shop that doesn't do this - get the hell out of there. Not only is it unsafe and careless, it's illegal (at least in PA and NC - the only 2 states in which I've had work done).

so Frank you just have to get the last word in but tell me how do you explain the cases of it where people who were NEVER IV drug users and got tats from REPUATABLE shops have developed it??

[rednekkPH]

Unfortunately people don't realize that tats are a good way to become infected with Hep C.

Actually, Connie - getting ink by a less-than-reputable artist who does not care about maintaining a sterile environment is a good way to become infected with Hep C.

With all due respect, I think your blanket statement was a bit unfair to all the quality shops out there that go above and beyond to ensure the safety of their customers.

With that said, (((Connie))).

You know Frank I understand your wanting to argue the point here but I really do know what I'm talking about. All it takes is the slightest bit of contamination to the ink to spread hep C and that even happens in the quality shops. You can have sterile equipment and still have contaminated ink. Unless you go to a shop that throws away the ink between each customer there is a risk.

Connie - ANY reputable shop that gives a damn about its customers DOES NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES re-use ink. They pour out a small amount at a time, and any leftover ink (along with the container it is placed in) is trashed. If you find yourself in a shop that doesn't do this - get the hell out of there. Not only is it unsafe and careless, it's illegal (at least in PA and NC - the only 2 states in which I've had work done).

so Frank you just have to get the last word in but tell me how do you explain the cases of it where people who were NEVER IV drug users and got tats from REPUATABLE shops have developed it??

I'm not gonna argue this with you anymore, Connie. We obviously have different definitions of "reputable".

[ParrotheadGator]

Unfortunately people don't realize that tats are a good way to become infected with Hep C.

Actually, Connie - getting ink by a less-than-reputable artist who does not care about maintaining a sterile environment is a good way to become infected with Hep C.

With all due respect, I think your blanket statement was a bit unfair to all the quality shops out there that go above and beyond to ensure the safety of their customers.

With that said, (((Connie))).

You know Frank I understand your wanting to argue the point here but I really do know what I'm talking about. All it takes is the slightest bit of contamination to the ink to spread hep C and that even happens in the quality shops. You can have sterile equipment and still have contaminated ink. Unless you go to a shop that throws away the ink between each customer there is a risk.

Connie - ANY reputable shop that gives a damn about its customers DOES NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES re-use ink. They pour out a small amount at a time, and any leftover ink (along with the container it is placed in) is trashed. If you find yourself in a shop that doesn't do this - get the hell out of there. Not only is it unsafe and careless, it's illegal (at least in PA and NC - the only 2 states in which I've had work done).

so Frank you just have to get the last word in but tell me how do you explain the cases of it where people who were NEVER IV drug users and got tats from REPUATABLE shops have developed it??

I'm not gonna argue this with you anymore, Connie. We obviously have different definitions of "reputable".

agree with redneck. If you haven't been in a shop and don't know how it works, you have no idea what we would consider "reputable".

[Ilph]

Why would anyone do that?

Once the ink gets in your blood it's hard to stop. Unfortunately people don't realize that tats are a good way to become infected with Hep C. It's still considered a junkie disease

I have two tatoos myself, so I'm not asking why anyone would want a tattoo (and I'm also not taking sides in any argument stemming from my question). I'm just curious what would posess someone to tattoo the lyrics to Freebird on their back?

[Jahfin]

I have two tatoos myself, so I'm not asking why anyone would want a tattoo (and I'm also not taking sides in any argument stemming from my question). I'm just curious what would posess someone to tattoo the lyrics to Freebird on their back?

From the article:
http://www.poe-news.com/stories.php?poeurlid=5366

A prominent theme in Lynyrd Skynyrd's epic song "Freebird" is that the narrator cannot change his ways, and while a local Skynyrd fan insists that that's why he got the song's lyrics tattooed on his back, one look at Jesse Lamb shows that he's done nothing but change.

[Ilph]

I have two tatoos myself, so I'm not asking why anyone would want a tattoo (and I'm also not taking sides in any argument stemming from my question). I'm just curious what would posess someone to tattoo the lyrics to Freebird on their back?

From the article:
http://www.poe-news.com/stories.php?poeurlid=5366

A prominent theme in Lynyrd Skynyrd's epic song "Freebird" is that the narrator cannot change his ways, and while a local Skynyrd fan insists that that's why he got the song's lyrics tattooed on his back, one look at Jesse Lamb shows that he's done nothing but change.

Thanks. I still don't understand it, but at least I have an answer now...