Carole Knits

october zinnia
october zinnia
martinis with a view
martinis with a view
gettysburg fence for
gettysburg fence for
germinate shawl on rocks
germinate shawl on rocks
field of flags 2
field of flags 2
color affection with edge
color affection with edge
cedar leaf shawlette 2
cedar leaf shawlette 2
3_27_2014
3_27_2014
3_18_13
3_18_13
2_24_2014
2_24_2014
1_11_13
1_11_13
peony-bouquet-for-carole-knits
peony-bouquet-for-carole-knits
dale-and-jackie-for-carole-knits
dale-and-jackie-for-carole-knits
nightshift-progress-for-carole-knits
nightshift-progress-for-carole-knits
  • Home
  • Carole Julius Photography

The One Where We Got Matching Tattoos

December 3, 2015 By Carole

I still owe you the story of our Las Vegas tattoos and today is the day you get to hear it. Ready?

pool selfie for carole knits
Picture this: Sunday, late morning, us hanging out at the pool. I’m sipping a pina colada.

joann selfie pool
Jo-Ann is sipping a Bloody Mary. Doreen, also with a pina colada, is on her phone. And she suddenly looks up and says, “we should get tattoos.” Jo-Ann and I, who both already have tattoos, immediately say sure. And then we look at Doreen, who does not already have a tattoo, and we say (practically in unison), “you have to go first, though.”

We start talking about what tattoos we should get – should we all get something different, should they match, blah blah blah. I really thought Doreen was just joking around but I got on my phone and pulled up my Pinterest board where I have pinned tattoos I like. (I’m always prepared, doncha know.) I start showing them to Doreen and she likes the infinity symbol and so does Jo-Ann. We talked about the infinity symbol with the feather, the one with the birds, the one with words. We talked about each getting a different word. We talked for a while, still sipping on those cocktails, and then we got up and went inside and walked right to the tattoo shop.

And before those cocktails could wear off – and before Doreen came to her senses and decided this was ridiculous –  we were getting matching tattoos.

joann tattoo 1 for carole knits

joann tattoo for carole knits
As it turned out, Jo-Ann went first. Smiling away, she’s a tattoo pro.
And then I went next. No pictures of me getting mine but just know that I was chatting and smiling since this is not my first tattoo rodeo. Okay, it’s my 4th.

doreen tattoo for carole knits

doreen tattoo 2 for carole knits
And Doreen went last. She may be grimacing a bit in this photo and she’s crushing Jo-Ann’s fingers but she powered through it. And, really, it was all her idea so she got no sympathy from us.

caroles tattoo for carole knits
We ended up with the infinity symbol with 3 birds (because there’s 3 of us, duh) and the word friends on our right shoulders. Corny? And also trendy? Absolutely. But ultimately a great reminder of our awesome trip and the friendship we share.

The moral of this story? Not everything that happens in Vegas stays in Vegas.

Related posts:

Default ThumbnailNew Ink Default ThumbnailYay Sox! Yay Knitting! Default ThumbnailMy Man Got Ink! Default ThumbnailSix Words
« A Month of Photos: November 2015
Eye Candy Friday »

Filed Under: That's Life, Vacations

Comments

  1. Karen baroncelli says

    December 3, 2015 at 6:54 am

    Love the story. Have wanted one since I was 40. Dad was 100% against it (yes he still had that hold on me). Now @50 I’m ready. Find one for me :). Dragonfly w/ infinity symbol for my dad and kids…thoughts

  2. Robby says

    December 3, 2015 at 7:17 am

    It’s a cool design. Gotta admit the idea has no allure for me, but I don’t have to get one, so yours is cool.

  3. Kym says

    December 3, 2015 at 7:48 am

    So. Awesome. (I have no tattoos.) (Yet.) (But if I find the right one — one that really resonates with me — I’d do it in a flash.)

  4. Bonny says

    December 3, 2015 at 7:52 am

    Simply awesome and a beautiful design! I may be headed to pinterest to take a look at your tattoo board. I’ve had an idea for about 10 years, but I don’t want to be the wrinkled 60-year old with a tattoo. Maybe an xl bloody mary would help!

  5. margene says

    December 3, 2015 at 8:41 am

    Perfection! Truly an inspired tattoo for the 3 of you!

  6. Patty says

    December 3, 2015 at 9:14 am

    I love it!!!! Also tattoo-less but not against the idea at all!

  7. Donna says

    December 3, 2015 at 9:20 am

    I was wondering how that all came about. They came out great!!

  8. Nancy says

    December 3, 2015 at 10:29 am

    I have a long tattoo story. At the age of 40 I got my first tattoo (a celtic design around my ankle), but waited until after I got it to tell my Mom, because I was afraid she would be angry. The day after I told her, at the age of 64, she got a tattoo of a bluebird (think Cinderella) on her ankle. She passed 5 months ago at the age of 83. Since then, my sister and I both have a bluebird on our ankles, my daughter has one on her shoulder, and my other daughter is getting one on her ankle next month. Who know our mother’s legacy would be a tattooed bluebird!

  9. Mary K. in Rockport says

    December 3, 2015 at 11:46 am

    Ouch! Not for me, but I’m getting to be in the minority.

  10. Jo says

    December 3, 2015 at 12:05 pm

    Just living the tattoo experience vicariously left me laughing, especially the “what happens in Vegas” comment. Anyway, thanks–now I don’t have to get a tattoo and a divorce!

  11. Vicki says

    December 3, 2015 at 12:12 pm

    Sometimes corny is just the right thing! That’s a cool design and just right for you 3!

  12. Mary says

    December 3, 2015 at 9:15 pm

    Your Tattoo is a perfect rememberence of a very special event. I have none, too chicken and no desire for one. My daughter-in-law was a tattoo artist so I had my chance to get one. Sadly she passed away ten years ago.
    Mary

  13. gale zucker (she shoots sheep shots) says

    December 4, 2015 at 12:33 am

    Loved this story. That tattoo is the perfect souvenir.

  14. Mary says

    December 4, 2015 at 7:28 pm

    I love that y’all got the same tattoo as part of this trip. and I love that design. it’s perfect! (and p.s. THREE others…do we know about those?!)

  15. Lifesastitch says

    December 5, 2015 at 11:25 am

    Way to go, girl. C and I recently got twin tattoos in Spain when we finished our Camino pilgrimage. I was surprised by the negative tone I received in some of the comments on my blog. Want to tell Bonnie, above, that as a “wrinkly” 61 year old there are plenty of body places that withstand the test of time. Go for it if you become more comfortable with the idea.

Archives

carole AT caroleknits DOT net
my read shelf:
Carole's book recommendations, liked quotes, book clubs, book trivia, book lists (read shelf)

2020 Reading Challenge

2020 Reading Challenge
Carole has read 5 books toward her goal of 75 books.
hide
5 of 75 (6%)
view books

carolejuliusphoto

It’s been a hot minute since I shared a Friday N It’s been a hot minute since I shared a Friday Night Snacks photo so here we are. Cheese and crackers, salami and grapes and apples, and witty cocktail napkins ... nothing has really changed, friends. #fridaynightsnacks #thosenapkinsthough #martinitime #cocktailhourathome #cheeseandcrackers #happyfriyay #helloweekend
On Fridays we bake. #attaboyjack #nanalife #baking On Fridays we bake. #attaboyjack #nanalife #bakingwithjackie  #bakingbrownieswithlove
A rainy Saturday morning, the perfect excuse to dr A rainy Saturday morning, the perfect excuse to drink coffee and read in bed. #rainysaturday #cozyvibes #readinginbed #mudandyarn #christmasbedroom #ignoringmytodolist
Amaryllis Watch 2021 continues. Getting very close Amaryllis Watch 2021 continues. Getting very close now, I think. #amaryllis #amarylliswatch #waitingtobloom #amaryllisvelvetnymph
Amaryllis watch 2021 is on! #amarylliswatch #white Amaryllis watch 2021 is on! #amarylliswatch #whiteflowerfarm #amaryllisvelvetnymph #winterblooms
If there’s one thing the pandemic has been good If there’s one thing the pandemic has been good for, it’s my sourdough game. I actually started learning about making sourdough bread a week before the stay at home orders thanks to @sprboston as he shared his starter and recipe and technique with me. Since then I have kept Mama Cass fed and alive and have baked many loaves of bread. This one might be my best one yet. I did the final proof in the fridge for 24 hours and baked it from its cold state. Great spring and ear and crumb, it was delicious with dinner tonight. #sourdough #sourdoughbread #lookatthatcrumb #lookatthatear #homebakedbread #imadeitmyself #homemadeisbest
Nothing melts my librarian heart like taking my gr Nothing melts my librarian heart like taking my grandson to the library to pick out books. #nanahasakey #librarytime #readtoyourkids #attaboyjack #nanalife
Scenes from our dinner last night. There were only Scenes from our dinner last night. There were only 2 instead of our usual 8 and I missed my crew. Still, it was special to have my guy all to myself and we enjoyed an evening of good conversation, lots of music, and a few dances, too. GoodBYE 2020, Welcome  2021! #happynewyear #capresesticks #bakedstuffedshrimp #filetmignon #cocktailhourathome #dinnerathome #newyearsevedinner #thosenapkinsthough #imadeitmyself
My Instagram #topnine for 2020. Sure is a lot of D My Instagram #topnine for 2020. Sure is a lot of Dale. Good thing I love him! #topnine2020 #instagramtop9
When a very kind neighbor texts you and says, I ha When a very kind neighbor texts you and says, I have French onion soup and I’d like to share it ... you say YES! And when it turns out to be much more than soup but also crocks and bread and cheese and garnish ... you say, I sure am lucky to be part of this community. Thank you, Deb, from the bottom of our hearts. #homemadesoup #frenchonionsoup #kindneighbors #buildingcommunity
For the first time ever I have made ROUND Swedish For the first time ever I have made ROUND Swedish rye bread, ridges and all! That’s right, my local friends, no more stalking the Italian Kitchen for their bakery order to arrive, I can do it myself! Medwurst sandwiches forthcoming! #swedishryebread #limpabread #vörtlimpa #swedishchristmas #homemadeisbest #roundrye
God Jul! #godjul #happysolstice #welcomethelight # God Jul! #godjul #happysolstice #welcomethelight #glugg
Totally in love with our Christmas bedroom! #chris Totally in love with our Christmas bedroom! #christmasbedroom #christmasallthroughthehouse #christmaspillows #christmasbedding #letsstayhome #cozychristmas #letsstayinbed
Tonight at our house it’s sushi and Scrooge! #su Tonight at our house it’s sushi and Scrooge! #sushitime #tatamieastbridgewaterma #sushifordays #watchingchristmasmovies #achristmascarol #georgecscottisthebestscrooge #tistheseason
That’s a lot of trees! #christmascookies #spritz That’s a lot of trees! #christmascookies #spritzcookies #swedishchristmas #homemadeisbest #cookiebaking
I’ve had it for 33 years and it’s still one of I’ve had it for 33 years and it’s still one of my favorite ornaments on the tree. #wheatoncollege #christmasorbaments #wheatoncollegema #christmasbaubles
Of course I made lussekatter for St. Lucia Day. Di Of course I made lussekatter for St. Lucia Day. Did I post the photo I took, though? Nope! I forgot until today but here they are, a day late but definitely not a dollar short. #stluciaday #lussekatter #saffronbuns #swedishchristmas #swedishtraditions #christmasfood #lussekatt #homemadeisbest #julbak #godjul
I may be a shiksa but I can still make good potato I may be a shiksa but I can still make good potato latkes! Happy Hanukkah, my friends! #potatolatkes #happyhannukah
Happy December Friday, friends! #fridaynigntsnacks Happy December Friday, friends! #fridaynigntsnacks #martinitime #cheeseandcrackers #choppedliver #thosenapkinsthough
The tree is up in a new location, I think Captain The tree is up in a new location, I think Captain Julius will keep a good eye over it. #christmastree2020 #ohchristmastree
Load More... Follow on Instagram

Subscribe to Blog via Email

Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.

Categories

ABC Along Adventures of Dale and Carole Birthdays Bloggers Books Charity Knitting Contests Eye Candy Friday Feeling Crafty Fiber Festivals Food Good, Bad, Ugly Hmmm Knitting Knitting Olympics Macro Monday Memes Monday On My Mind Movies One Little Word Photography Project Spectrum Quilting Random Read With Us Reenacting Run For Your Life Saturday Posts Selfies Show & Tell Sock Knitting Spinning Sunday Funnies Swaps Ten on Tuesday Thankfulness That's Life Think Write Thursday Three Things Throwback Thursday Thursday Things Uncategorized Vacations Wordless Words in the Wild

Copyright 2014 Carole Knits · Log in