Craig master of the subtle and soft
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Lauren... as happy as she wants to be
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I swear the other team is full of Mensa members.... and we get Mr. Pink... Oh well.. Still dig em
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Alright.... seriously... if you can't figure it out.....

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Strangely enough.... I usually have that same look on my face when I hear a conversation between Craig and Lauren

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This is Big Willy F. He and I used to work at Nicks Nightclub together. It took me a year and a half but I finally caught up to him. He's now working at three different clubs around the valley. He stopped in the shop today... I think I might be giving him some new ink soon. It crazy how the world spins. He was a huge influence in my life back in the day. Between him and our friend Jackson I was assured a laugh. I remember sitting at the top of the stairs of Nicks on the Fourth of July and just watching him heckle passers by. I learned that where ever you think the line is don't just cross it, sprint across that mother fucker. Will was kind of like one of my big brothers at the club. He taught me a great deal about the club game. I'm not really big in the scene now, but I'll bet my last dollar that he's still one of, if not the best bartender in this valley.

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So..... dear readers... This is my new back piece. I always wanted Angel Wings on my back and now they're started. I went for a five hour session last night. I'm hoping to finish the rest of them within the next couple weeks. I'm going to start off with just the thick outline for now. I looks sooooo killer. Justin is a tattoo line god
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We went down to Denver over the weekend. Closed the shop for two days and booked out of town. We went to see a stand up comedian named Dane Cook. You'll reconize him if you from Comedy Central and the new movie "Waiting". Tommy Boy also picked up his new Mini Cooper. Cute... Not really my style... but great for him. Tons of fun. I needed a break.
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So this is my little "Fuck You" to Borders, Walden Books and any other store that misplaces their Tattoo Magazines. The mags in front were in the "Mens Intrests" section. I belive they should be under "Art". So now every time I see something like this happen... I'm moving all the titles to "Art"
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We wandered around the 16th Street Mall before we hit up the show. Checked out Lo-Doe. Picked up the new Juxapose, Tattoo International... and a quick reference guide to Colorado wildlife foot prints. Here we stopped by Johnny Rockets. If you've read any of my other posts... you know how I feel about Johnny Rockets.... Best burger and shake on the planet... in the restaurant category
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Thom and Barry kicking it at the "Rockets"
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Best Vanilla Shakes... ever.... period
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16th St Mall... and yes that is a robot man. After seeing Euro Trip... well... I just really wanted to start shit with him. I restrained all I could
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Down Town bus.... we road it from one end to the other
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So this is where the show was... very cool.. first time I've spent any real time in the new Lo-Doe Denver
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A little tail gate'n
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Waiting for Dane.... I think we listened to the new Green Day album two times over.... 35 min late. I wasn't complaining though.... Q-T's were everywhere
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Dane Cook... doing his thing. Such a great show. Laughed my ass off. I'm sure we'll be quoting him for years to come
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The Crowd on the way out from the show
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So where do you go after Dane Cook? Hooters of course. I don't know what these two were looking at.... but I can guess
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I told our waitress we were discussing sexual discrimination in the work place. She cocked her head to the side and said �Huh?� Yeah.... That's about right.... She also told us she put in an application at Dave and Busters a week ago and hadn't heard back from them. I put a bug in one of the managers ears later on in the night when we hit D&B. Least I could do.... I hate it when you use big words while eating hot wings... nother ever goes right.

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After a the stimulation of Hooters... we had to recharge our true geekdom, so we headed to Dave and Busters
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Me and Da Bear
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Terri... I love it when she gives me that "get that fucking camera out of my face" look.
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Tommy Boy... wondering why the don't deliver free drinks to all the players... like Vegas.
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The crew.... picking out some shwag at D&B's
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Thom and Barry... my flat mates for the night
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Tommy Boy and I hanging in the Mini. I was his first passenger. Great car... not for me... but a good car
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Old High School Buddy... who now is wearing my mark.... so fucking awesome
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What's that Lassie? There's a Porn Star Party in Vail for Trishes birthday? Good girl Lassie! Who's going to be there? (cont.)
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Dopetastic B. Skillz (By the way.... That's all me)
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Tricktickler Martin Skillz
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Master Pimp Thom Flash
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Mr. White Chocolate J. Rock
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Ghetto Fabulous T. Squeeze
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Tonight.... it's all about da skillz
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DJ Craig... Kept it tight all night. I don't think I've ever danced to 70's music before last night. Craiger kicked ass!
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I'm trying to figure out what Justin is so happy about.... I just can't figure it out.... Hmmm.... I guess it will be a question for the ages.
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VIP Section... cuz dat's how we roll
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Me, Terri, and Bear... Col' Lamp'n... did he just say "Col' Lamp'n"?........ Yes... he did say Col' Lamp'n
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Terri asking Justin if Thom knows he's dancing with a Guy... Lauren enjoying all the tight man meat that was floating around
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Who wears short shorts..... I WEAR SHORT SHORTS!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Bear enjoying the view... I couldn't tell if he was checking out the chick or looking at the dude with the tattoo above his ass. What the fuck is that. Unless it's the bottom of a back piece or part of a bigger theme....there is no reason for a guy to have a "Tramp Stamp". Damn I hope that was fake... if not.... Ewwwwww
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All told.... it was a great night. Freaks, Geeks, Pimps, Hos, and all the naughty parts in all the right places... Fuk N Sweet
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What I can't belive is that somewhere... at this moment... some dude is selling life insurance door to door, and I get paid to do this. Thank you God.
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It has come to my attention that there should be a Vanilla Wafer / Animal Cracker dispenser every 50 yards... everywhere!!!! I just pop a couple of these bad boys and my day instantly goes up 2 and a half points. I'm going to try and have it put on the ballot in November

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Twinkle Twinkle Lil Star
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Wow. What a crazy couple of weeks. Today was the first day in a month that I didn't do a tattoo. Things have just been busier then a one legged man in an ass kicking contest, but I'm sure I you know that if you've been checking out my tattoo site. K.... Hmmmmm... Where to begin? I started seeing someone.... kind of. We're still in that "dog butt sniffing" stage. She doesn't know much about me.... I know very little about her. Stay tuned. I'm not really sure where to go with this. I'm still moving back to Vegas. There is no doubt about it. I love this area (in the summer), my crew is a great bunch of guys and gals, I've developed a strong following as far a clients... but still... I want to be back in Las Vegas. I know I'm putting the cart before the horse, which is my tendency, but I also like looking down the road.... you know... just a few moves at least. This is the first time in my life where I'm on top. Business plan. Future Plan. Game Plan. Got it all.... or had it all. Someone once told me if I ever wanted to hear God laugh... tell him you plans. I'm wondering if he's getting a chuckle right now. It was hard enough telling Megan that we were going to have to wait a while longer to move to Nevada. I'm not going to put her or I thru that again. I try and keep my promises. Which remind me of another development. Thom just purchased a condo in Sunridge, which is pretty cool in itself, but the thought came up... Hey Megan.... Move up Valley. Job's are no problem. Thom's looking for a roommate.... I need a shop bitch (BIG TIME!!!!!)... and she could help me with the details we need to take care of before our move. At least that was the thought. I think she was have some girlfriend issues of her own, and I haven't talked to her in half a week. Should be fun, if it works out... If not I'll still love her I guess. I've been running down some of my old roads as of late. Last night I bumped into a guy named Jackson I used to work with back in the Day. He was a Bartender at Nicks, the bar where I was a bouncer. Another guy named Sye was hanging out too. He's a local who was working at a club called 8150 last time I saw him. I hadn't seen these two since I left for Vegas.... so... 5 years or so. Jackson caught me up on what all the guys I use to work with are doing. One is a skydiving instructor, another one just got married, ones in San Fransisco. Crazy how this world turns. They both about fell over when I told them I was over 3 and a half years sober, and a tattoo artist. Like I said... Crazy how this world turns. Speaking of note worthy news. I had a client come in who I was in high school with and so we were playing the "where are they now" game. A he dropped the bomb on me. At least that what it felt like. He had talked to my X. The high school sweetheart. 4 1/2 years of.... learning.... growing.... I'm not sure if there really is a category, but anyways.... I haven't talked to her in... 7 years or so. I always wondered how she was doing. We were both in pretty fucked up places in our lives when we last spoke. My alcoholism was rearing it's ugly head and she was having some addiction issues. Just the life shit, ya know? Anyways, my little informant told me that she was doing good when he last spoke to her a month or two ago. Staying healthy and clean somewhere in Tennessee, hanging out with her best friend, Crystal. Amazing. I've had nightmares about her screaming in pain at least... well let's just say more then a few times... woken up... not had a number... well anything really to see if she was okay.. It was... hell. And now I at least I know maybe... everything is as close to fine as it can be. I don't mean this to sound like I'm thinking about her all the time, or am still in love with her, or anything that remotely stalkerish. I think when you love someone for that long... some things will always be there. At the very least, I'm happy to know that someone who has meant something to me for so long is alive and doing good. I think we learned a great deal from each other.... and that I will be eternally grateful for. So.... there's that. I got a call from Sophocles, my buddy back in Vegas. I love getting a heads up from Vegas crew. I guess everyones doing good. His Greek restaurant's at the Galleria is busy as it can be, and all the MOM crew is keeping their feet moving. I talked to my vegas girl, Shauna, tonight. She's prego and due in December. I keep telling her Michael or Brandon is an excellent name for a kid. She's not really down with it but I'm going to keep trying. I better squash this before the rumors start.... the kid's not mine... we never dated.... we're friends. Well kids. That enough out of me for the night. I can't wait to see what's going to happen tomorrow. Gods grace... I'll see it. I love this life!!!!!!

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What worries me most about this is that somewhere out there, this driver is breathing the same air as us
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Min-a-Soda foot job
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