So I finally did something that I have been meaning to do for years and that was to cover up a tattoo I got in the early 80′s by an old army buddy that was starting out. For those that haven’t been inked in years the process hasn’t changed a bit unfortunately and they are not licked on by kittens. 
Ivan is now a successful tattooist in Petawawa now and his work is very excellent but I have no reason to run to Petawawa to get a tattoo fixed as I wanted to sleeve or have a scene anyway.
Before embarking on my new inked adventure I stopped at the KGH wreck site where members of the Kingston and Belleville diving community were gathering for a New Years Dive. It was chilly but they all were in good spirits and raring to go. Mike Hill a local PADI instructor was conducting his 1000ths dive which in any sport professional or amateur is a great feat. To put in context for those that don’t dive that is about 40 days underwater for a competent diver. Just to rub Mike I dished it as an thing I had done long ago and it was nothing .
Also in town my friend Joan from BC who was lunching with her husband, Child and Sean at the Raddison so I stopped in and gave my blessings as well.
So back to the parlor and away we go when getting someone new to do ink on you. You go through a process checking each other out and sizing what each of you are capable of. My part is easy all I have to do is relax and let the boy do his stuff. He has to draw the scene and hope that I like it etc . For what it is worth it was a good job and having someone capable of doing this freehand was an added bonus.
If your looking for some work and don’t need the attitude of an artist which some get after years of work stop by Don’t Tell Momma next to the beer store on princess street. Young but highly capable artists there.
I also took a few moments out this am to take a few shots around town when I left I started to wobble so I realized that my morning meds were sitting on the night table so back to the house and an hour later life was good. So enough of the vacation back to the gym tomorrow and back to life as I know it now.
