I didn’t realize tattoo’s required a certain amount of reconnaissance. The first place I walked into today looked like the exercise yard at San Quentin.
NEXT.
The second place I walked into was being ruled by a short brunette with a Monroe piercing and a sleeve full of ink. The door had barely shut behind me before she barked, “We just opened, we’re not ready for customers.” I looked her dead in the eye and said, “You’re hard ass routine just lost you a sale,” and I walked right back out.
NEXT.
Third time’s the charm. Found a shop over on South Street in Old City, run by a group of guys who collectively strongly resemble My Chemical Romance. Their portfolio is pretty impressive, and they were incredibly genuine and friendly.
I have an appointment to go back tomorrow at 2 and do the deed.
I seriously have not been this excited since I won the bid for a new transmission switch for the Volvo on eBay Motors for like two thousand less than an OEM. Yeah. THAT excited.
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How You Doin' Blondie? 
Way to go speakin’ up to them at the 2nd place!!
You’ll have a little healing time, then I cannot wait to see the pictures.
Are you a limber or a Contortionist? I’m sure you’ll get some great angles… 😉
Comment by Tim June 30, 2008 @ 10:08 pmHey. Old City? You are from Filth-adelphia?
Comment by Bob Swerski July 2, 2008 @ 11:51 amYes Bob, it is with great shame that I admit to you that I, Blondie, do indeed reside in Filthy Philly. I’m originally from the Dirty South though, I get points for that, right?
Comment by How You Doin Blondie July 5, 2008 @ 8:06 pmMan can live without bread and water.
Man can’t live without Blondie.
Where you at Blondie?
Adam
Comment by theroadnow July 6, 2008 @ 6:04 pmHey Blondie!
I sure could use your help, please see my blog…
Comment by Tim July 6, 2008 @ 7:14 pmhaha, maybe a few points. I live in the filth now too and I hate it. Been here for all of 6 months and can’t wait to leave.
Comment by Bob Swerski July 7, 2008 @ 8:19 amHey Adam, sorry I’ve been MIA…haven’t been feeling myself lately.
Comment by How You Doin Blondie July 7, 2008 @ 9:21 amAw Swerski, Philly isn’t ALL bad, you just have to know where to go. What part are you in?
Comment by How You Doin Blondie July 7, 2008 @ 9:22 amNot feeling yourself?
Hmmm. Want to feel me?
Adam
Comment by theroadnow July 7, 2008 @ 2:43 pmHey, I’m in the ghetto. From my experience however, Philly is mostly all ghetto so I probably have to clarify. I’m around the corner of Olney and Wister. It isn’t all bad, but being from Chicago it is not even close to as good as that in my opinion. Where you around?
Comment by Bob Swerski July 7, 2008 @ 10:13 pmWell you have more stones then I do, Bob. I don’t even live in Philly, I got the hell out and live in the suburbs in South Jersey. Some would question the wisdom of that maneuver…had to pick the lesser of the two evils. I spend a lot of time in Philly though, mainly over by Logan circle because my FAVORITE book store is over there.
We should meet up, I’ll show you the city ain’t all bad 😉
Comment by How You Doin Blondie July 7, 2008 @ 10:23 pmTsk Tsk, Adam, that was very R-rated, 😉
Comment by How You Doin Blondie July 7, 2008 @ 10:23 pmHaa! R rated?
I was referring to the expression “are you feeling me” you know, to get you to my blog..
So you can feel me..
Mind in the gutter?
Adam
Comment by theroadnow July 8, 2008 @ 12:06 amYou can usually find me at Drinker’s Tavern on Market St. or Draught Horse by Temple when they are in school. Except for this weekend because it is the day of my birth on Friday. But ya, I’m always up for going out and having a few (too many) drinks
Comment by Bob Swerski July 9, 2008 @ 6:28 pmI can do without many tattos, but my favorite (on a woman) is a tasteful butterfly on her back above her butt. I think that’s very sexy – and private.
Comment by jmjorat July 13, 2008 @ 11:44 pm