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My Man Got Ink!

May 23, 2011 By Carole

I got my first tattoo in 2000, the year tattooing became legal in Massachusetts. It was a simple vine and a couple of flowers above my right ankle. I have since added to that tattoo and gotten two others but when I got that first one I distinctly remember Dale saying, “good for you, I love it, but it’s not for me. I’ll never get a tattoo.”

Fast forward 11 years . . .

Dale now has a tattoo.

His inspiration for the design comes from his love for Civil War history and reenacting. The arm and sword is the arm of Myles Standish from the Massachusetts State Flag as depicted on the original Massachusetts Volunteer Militia button used by the soldiers from our beloved commonwealth.

It’s perfect for him. And you know what I said? “Good for you, I love it, I’m glad you decided it is for you after all. And now I need to get another tattoo.”

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  1. Tina M. says

    May 23, 2011 at 6:47 am

    Heh heh… funny how that worked out, yes? Good for him, it’s a very striking and thoughtful design. Like you said, perfect for him.

  2. Dinah says

    May 23, 2011 at 6:54 am

    Never say Never!

  3. Ruth says

    May 23, 2011 at 6:57 am

    Times change! It’s a great tattoo, perfect for Dale.

  4. Tina M. says

    May 23, 2011 at 6:57 am

    Wait. What? Tattooing used to be illegal in Mass?

  5. Patty says

    May 23, 2011 at 7:16 am

    It looks great and is quite special!

  6. Kym says

    May 23, 2011 at 7:48 am

    Looks great! So cool that he “marked” himself with his personal passion!

  7. Manise says

    May 23, 2011 at 8:01 am

    It couldn’t be more perfect for Dale! Love it.

  8. Cheryl S. says

    May 23, 2011 at 8:44 am

    I admit to being in the “Good for you, but it’s not for me” camp, but I’ve gotta say – that tat is perfect for Dale, and it looks great on him.

  9. Mary K. in Rockport says

    May 23, 2011 at 8:47 am

    I have so many involuntary scars that I’ve never seen the point of getting one on purpose. Have to say, though, that Dale’s tattoo is quite attractive.

  10. Geri says

    May 23, 2011 at 9:10 am

    Perfect tattoo for Dale! Is one of your knitting needles :)?

  11. amanda {the habit of being} says

    May 23, 2011 at 9:41 am

    funny story but i’m glad he decided to go for it – that tattoo seems a perfect for him!

  12. DebbieB says

    May 23, 2011 at 9:46 am

    Love it – just right.

  13. margene says

    May 23, 2011 at 10:59 am

    Go Dale! What a great tattoo!!
    So, you’re going for it again, Carole? So what’s next?

  14. Jo-Ann says

    May 23, 2011 at 2:41 pm

    It is definitely perfect for Dale! Maybe I’ll be ready to get mine & we can go together ….

  15. Cookie says

    May 23, 2011 at 5:38 pm

    Awwwwwwwwwwwww…

    Took him long enough. ;^)

  16. mary says

    May 23, 2011 at 9:31 pm

    never say never indeed!

  17. mary says

    May 23, 2011 at 9:31 pm

    never say never indeed!

  18. jill says

    May 23, 2011 at 10:12 pm

    Very cool, indeed! He’s got a nice arm too! 😉

  19. julia says

    May 23, 2011 at 11:33 pm

    Good for Dale! It does seem perfect.

  20. Kim says

    May 23, 2011 at 11:39 pm

    Go Dale!!!

  21. Beth says

    May 27, 2011 at 5:17 pm

    Very nice tattoo for Dale!

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