Pammi 0 #1 November 8, 2003 Merrick's had this idea in his head for a couple of years now about a tattoo that he wanted to get on his back that he drew. Knowing this, and since I usually never know what to do for gifts for him, I saved up to make it happen for him (at least partially ). I bought him a gift certificate to a place here in a Raleigh. The guy who runs it and did the tattoo has a degree in graphic design and helped elaborate on Merrick's idea. They came up with something pretty incredible I think! Here's a pic of the outline he has done now, and the coloring in will come a little at a time. Merrick's back Pammi Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimbo 0 #2 November 8, 2003 Nice. Very nice. Can't wait to see the finished work, keep us posted. - Jim"Like" - The modern day comma Good bye, my friends. You are missed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyIvan 0 #3 November 8, 2003 Excellent!!!__________________________________________ Blue Skies and May the Force be with you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andy2 0 #4 November 8, 2003 blue flame? I got all my peircing done there. --------------------------------------------- let my inspiration flow, in token rhyme suggesting rhythm... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #5 November 8, 2003 OW!!!!! So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flygirl03 0 #6 November 8, 2003 AWESOME!! That is going to be BEAUTIFUL.... when it's done... Great idea for a Gift, Pam :) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ earthbound misfit Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kai2k1 0 #7 November 8, 2003 kewl tat. ive been thinking of getting a skydiving tatoo myself. There's no truer sense of flying than sky diving," Scott Cowan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hawkflight 0 #8 November 8, 2003 Very nice... I would love to see it when it's done....I own a Tattoo shop and although i'm almost covered I'm planning some sort of skydiving tattoo as well i'll post mine probably early next week.......anyone in Washington D.C area that wants a Skydive related tattoo come to my shop and I will give you great deal... Comes A Time Tattoo and Piercing Studios 703-383-9666..........................Tom............................... "Any fool can learn for his own mistakes, a wise man learns from anothers." Mark Twain Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
misskriss 0 #9 November 9, 2003 That's very cool, Pammi! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Merrick 0 #10 November 9, 2003 Thanks Guys, I apreciate it. I wasn't going to let her post it until it was finished, but who cares... It's badass! lol The idea behind it is like a "window to my soul/heart/a perfect place," or any other corney cliche' you can think of. Like a Daydream, looking out a window, yada, yada. I can't wait to get it finished, the tribal & flames are going to make it all come together pretty awesome, I think. Glad you guys like it, hope everyone else does. Oh, Kevin Mashburn of Tattoo Zoo in Cary is actually the one doing it... I've heard horror stories about blue flame. Blues! Merrick Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Merrick 0 #11 November 9, 2003 QuoteThat's very cool, Pammi! You're such a sweet wife. Absolutely!!! I have the most AMAZING woman!! Thanks baby! Blues! Merrick Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freefallfreak 0 #12 November 9, 2003 Well, I'll be damned...I've been waiting on this for a long time - ever since you started talking about it a few years ago - and I'm glad it's finally coming together - and looks AWESOME, dude. Thanks to Pammi, too, for sharing it. I'm always up for viewing a new tat. TripleF Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spy38W 0 #13 November 9, 2003 QuoteThe idea behind it is like a "window to my soul/heart/a perfect place," or any other corney cliche' you can think of. Like a Daydream, looking out a window, yada, yada. I can't wait to get it finished, the tribal & flames are going to make it all come together pretty awesome, I think. Wow, so I guess my theory was WAAAYY off... I was guessing a MicroShaft sponsored tattoo. Looks cool so far, can't wait to see it done. -- Hook high, flare on time Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leroydb 0 #14 November 9, 2003 very niceLeroy ..I knew I was an unwanted baby when I saw my bath toys were a toaster and a radio... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pammi 0 #15 November 9, 2003 Quote Wow, so I guess my theory was WAAAYY off... I was guessing a MicroShaft sponsored tattoo. Looks cool so far, can't wait to see it done. ROFL!! Funny pic :) Thanks MissKriss and FFF He has been wanting it for a while and I always figure gifts should be something someone would never splurge on for themselves, so... I wish I could've had the whole thing done for him, but it's a start on such a large one and now he's pretty much screwed, er, committed to finishing it Of course, when my mother-in-law sees it, it's not my fault!! It was HIM! All him! Pammi Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airann 1 #16 November 10, 2003 Pammi always has cool ideas. His ring gift was an awesome skydiving present. Gold, 2 way formation around his finger. We, in Slappie's skydiving chat room, were not supposed to tell before Christmas that year. ~AirAnn~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freefallfreak 0 #17 November 10, 2003 Quotenow he's pretty much screwed, er, committed to finishing it Ohh, dear...I hate to tell you this, hon, but once a piece is started, it's never finished...there is always something to be added, lol. Some cool color or new design or something but it's just never finished. I've been working on mine for a long time and it's just started, lol. I seriously do like Merrick's, tho. He has good taste...after all, he married you, didn't he? TripleF P.S. Tell Judge I said "Hi"... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kris 0 #18 November 10, 2003 Mer, that's going to be a absolutely righteous piece of body art when it's done. Nice job on the design! Well....except for the integrated MS Windows logo. *hands Merrick a copy of Linux*Sky, Muff Bro, Rodriguez Bro, and Bastion of Purity and Innocence!™ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pammi 0 #19 November 10, 2003 Quote...after all, he married you, didn't he? Ah, you've gotten really good at that sucking up stuff! You must have a good trainer So sweet! Well, I guess he has his Xmas and V-tines presents too then ... for the next couple of years! Thanks Airann :) Pammi Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
goose491 0 #20 November 10, 2003 That looks pretty sweet man! Be sure to keep this thread in mind... bump it as the tat progresses. My Karma ran over my Dogma!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PLFKING 3 #21 November 10, 2003 That is TOO cool. Keep us updated. &"When in doubt I whip it out, I got me a rock-and-roll band. It's a free-for-all." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freefallfreak 0 #22 November 11, 2003 QuoteAh, you've gotten really good at that sucking up stuff! You must have a good trainer So sweet! Hehehe...Yep, and she knows how to crack the whip, too, lol. TripleF Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Merrick 0 #23 November 11, 2003 QuoteWell....except for the integrated MS Windows logo. *hands Merrick a copy of Linux* ROFL - In no way is that supposed to be a "windows" logo. Glad it was changed from the original design, cuz looking back, that one really DID look a lot like it! LOL Thanks man! Blues! Merrick Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
