Micky's Tattoos
FirstTattoo
My First Tattoo
This was my first tattoo. It's a Map of Indochina, or Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia. It has the Vietnam campaign ribbon across it. After 60 years of being on planet Earth, I decided to get this one. This tattoo is to let others know that I am not a hippy. Or it lets folks know that I'm not just an ordinary hippy freak. I am a Veteran of Vietnam, Ex-Marine Hippy Freak! I was framed and sentenced to 90 days on the chain gang for something I did not do, nor did I have the intention to do it. The crime that did not happen was "having grains of marijuana in my Prince Albert tobacco.
So this tattoo is for all the bigots who not only judge books by their covers but also want the books to pay homage to them. I'd also like to extend to them the "Hawaiian Good Luck Sign".
This tattoo was done by Tic Toc, of Darkside Images, from Burlington, NC.
My Second Tattoo
My second displays my ribbons from serving my country in the Marine Corps and doing so in Vietnam. The ribbons are not special. The combat ribbon changes into a peace sign. I hope the peace sign over the dove doesn't offend anyone. If so, please accept the "Hawaiian Good Luck Sign" as a token of my affection.
This tattoo was done by Tic Toc, of Darkside Images, from Burlington, NC.
Third Tattoo
My Third Tattoo
This tattoo represents my passion since the Vietnam War, bicycling. Bicycling allows the rider freedom as never before experienced. The rider becomes the engine. The bicycle has taken me to places I would never have gone. Through cycling I have gone to Europe.
This is the finest sport barring none. There is no arena necessary. You can get fit and go shopping at the same time.
This tattoo was done by Tic Toc, of Darkside Images, from Burlington, NC.
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My Fourth Tattoo
The Map of Indochina or Vietnam angered a lady that I suppose was from Vietnam. She seemed incensed that I did not know what part of Asia she was from. She does not know what part of Europe I'm from either. I'm not mad at her.
This tattoo was not to anger her. This is to defy bigots who judge me by my hair or clothes. This tattoo of Vietnam is, indeed, against the people who start wars while it signifies that I have served my country.
But because the tattoo was an offense to the lady, I sought to add "humanity" to the tattoo. I even thought of writing "love" in Vietnamese.
I saw the image of a mother holding a baby and knew that this image signifies love and the humanity of the Vietnamese people. I also added a fisherman to anchor the symbolism more.
This was done by Max Million. He's family.
My Fifth Tattoo
This is an eagle's wing and I think it goes with my Marine Corps ribbons, peace sign, and dove.
Sixth Tattoo
This looks like Amelia Ehrhardt in an aviator's uniform. It is a lady in brown.
Tic Toc did this one. I like Toc's shading and experience.
The Hawaiian Good Luck Sign
- The Rockefeller Salute
I was riding my bicycle over Enos Mountain today. I pulled over off the road and took a picture of a pretty, rural scene. I then proceeded toward the intersection preparing to stop. A Volvo station-wagon...
New-Inside Left Leg
It's interesting how tattoos may not work so well as you get older. As I've said, I just started getting tattoos at the ripe age of 60. My skin is old, dry, cracked, and thin. When the skin is old and thin it doesn't have the "meat" or "fat" under the skin especially around the shin. If you look toward the right side of the girl's hat you can see a "break" in the line. The line is thin and that's a weak line for an old person. It's best to have waving or a full tattoo where the skin is thin.
Vietnam 1968-1969 Or Was It Yesterday
- Vietnam 1968-1969 Or Was It Yesterday?
Some of this was written years ago. Some of it was written more than eight years ago, actually. So much has changed, like my address. I no longer own a bike shop or an inn or a home. My address has...
A Poem For Don Quixote
- A Poem For Don Quixote
Don Quixote stumbled back in, From off the battle fields where he had been. He wearily sank down into the closest chair, And scratched his head through his thinning hair. How long can he fight...
The Rockefeller Salute
- The Rockefeller Salute
I was riding my bicycle over Enos Mountain today. I pulled over off the road and took a picture of a pretty, rural scene. I then proceeded toward the intersection preparing to stop. A Volvo station-wagon...
Lines In The Sand
- Lines In The Sand
Theres a line drawn in the sand. It's a point where each has to make a stand. Its there for every woman, every man. Its not like we haven't known before-hand. ...
Charleston SC Micks Pics
- Charleston, SC-Mick's Pics
Out in the distance is the Ravenel Bridge connecting Charleston with Mount Pleasant. The "bridge" is host to "Wonders Way" which is named after Garrett Wonders. He was struck and killed while riding a...
Cycling Tattoo Gallery
John Prine
- John Prine
John Prine has been a prolific songwriter and performer since 1970. He was born on October 10, 1946 in MaywoodIllinois. His parents were William Prine and Verna Hamm. He was taught to play the guitar by his...
When Love Leaves
- When Love Leaves
Gone are the days when I held her hand and she held mine. Gone are the laughter and smiles we left behind. No more tugging on my scruffy beard. No more telling me, Dad you're weird. I wish...