I’m sitting at one of the worst Mexican resturaunts ever for the sole reason that they have free wifi. But luckily they also have Dos Equis on draft. About half way through this giant beer I decided I should do a little entry. Like I said I am trying to make good on keeping up with this thing.
I was looking at one of my favorite artist Thomas Hooper’s blog and came across a couple of articles he had pulled from The Selvedge Yard. A friend of mine had told me about this site but I guess I didn’t dig far enough back to find these articles. But thanks to Hooper I got to see them.

THE FOREFATHERS OF TATTOOING | “CAP” COLEMAN & PAUL ROGERS

THE LEGEND OF SAILOR JERRY | TATTOO MASTER NORMAN COLLINS

BTC BRISTOL TATTOO CLUB | THE SKUSE FAMILY — GENERATIONS OF KILLER INK

Take a look at these stories. I found them to be very informative and inspiring. Makes me realize how lucky I am to sit here with soft hands and a fat belly making a living doing something I love thanks to pioneers like these guys.
Well the restaurant is closing and I have got to finish this beer. So here is to you real men and pioneers who forged a path I follow so easily. Cheers!
Send Nudes!!!