It is tough wanting that ultimate visible ink but facing the realities of income, bills and mortgages in this very judgemental world!!! When I did finally stop working full time, I had my hands inked within 3 weeks (I know...what took so long? <G>) My throat tribal and neck swallows can still be covered by a buttoned shirt and tie when I do my very part time job. They are fine with the hand=web flames but I'm sure would not go along with the neck ink.
Lately, I've been thinking about something very small on my face that I could cover with makeup for that part time job. At the same time, I don't want makeup that is obviously makeup from 3 ft away!. The goal this summer is ink on top of my skull then have 3 months to let the hair grow back. Why still the hair? Again, that p.t. job....but I crave the self satisfaction of knowing that the top of my head is inked! We all have our reasons for the ink we wear. I for one have utmost respect for anyone who is also very heavily inked, whether the ink is visible or not. If you have facial tattoos, realize that I too may want to have it done. My timing might be different than yours., but that doesn't mean that I love tattoos any less.

Jim, Your right there are many of us just like working to pay the bills and wanting to more with our visable ink. I am getting closer as I am 65 this December and ready to retire, and do more. But to quel my burning desire for facial ink I added a "mole" at about age 45 and then at 5 I had a small dot in the corner of my eye. These were just promises to myself that I was on the road to be a tatttoo'd man with facial ink. I covered the dot by my eye for a long time but have given up with that. Most folks either notice it or don't but ,little comment. From what I see with your pics you are doning a great jo so far keep it up.
John

Here are a few of my favorites. I actually prefer heavy neck and scalp ink combined with more subdued facial ink (like eyebrows, sideburns, goatee). Right now I am working on full coverage in areas that can be covered by a business suit. After that's done, I expect the ink will "creep out" onto my hands from under my shirtcuffs and up my neck and scalp from my shirt collar. After that . . .it probably won't be long until it hits the face.

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SET YOURSELF UP FOR SUCESS

STOP WORRING ABOUT WHAT OTHERS THINK ABOUT YOU WAS THE BIGGEST LESSON I LEARNED IN LIFE.

HEAD AND BURNS.