New Tattoo

When I was young and dumb I joined the Marines and promptly got myself a few tattoos. Fast forward 20+ years to now, when I'm old and dumb and I have been having the urge to get new ink. I settled on a traditional drawing style based on the "fouled anchor" many sailors recognize, but instead of an anchor I chose a circle hook design that means more to me as a fisherman. Just got it Saturday and it's healing nicely:
My new tattoo by Jason Kirchner, on Flickr

 

You moved to Wi?? WTF?? Miss ya dude! Tat looks great!

Looks very good, Jason. I've been watching too many episodes of Ink Master...afraid of choosing who will give me a screwed-up tat.

I dig it Jay!

Looks good!
I haven't gotten one in over 20 years either. Do they still hurt?

Looks good!
I haven't gotten one in over 20 years either. Do they still hurt?

They don't hurt nearly as much as I remember, and it went quick. I think I chose a more reputable artist this time compared to the low class places I was frequenting in the Marines in 1993 

You moved to Wi?? WTF?? Miss ya dude! Tat looks great!

Moved to Milwaukee this January for a job promotion. I really wanted to get back to California but just couldn't get the career to line up with an opening there. But, Lake Michigan is a pretty cool place to paddle and has loads of salmon. My wife and I are still dreaming of either getting to California or Florida for the next move. Warmer and fishy-er is my goal 

Sweet!  I've been itching to get some new ink as well.