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  1. January 15th, 2007, 04:59 PM #1
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    Well I got a new tattoo today, and thought that I would show it off to you all. It seems that I have found the artist to do all of my schomb tattoos. This tattoo isn't a flower though..... It is a tattoo of the hurricane monument right behind my church in Islamorada from the hurricaine of 1935.
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  2. January 15th, 2007, 05:50 PM #2
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    Wow Aaron! You sure found the right person--that is beautifully executed! The design is very nice. How long did it take?
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    WOW. That looks cool!

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    Thanks! It took about 3 and a half hours. Below is a pictue of the original monument so you can see a comparison. The original monument was hand carved out of coral rock!
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    Very nicely done. A great way to commemorate your family.
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    The art is very well done, Aaron! And what a great spot - it's your own personal testament to your history in FL, readily visible. Nicely done!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Diane View Post
    Very nicely done. A great way to commemorate your family.

    Ditto. And your comments, Aaron, regarding meaningless tatoos are exactly on the mark. Your feelings about tattoo as a having a personal meaning truly makes them heartfelt art and not just a pretty picture. Glad you found a gifted artist who can render your feelings into the beauty they are.
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    Looks awesome, but three hours of ouch!!!
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    Oh Aaron it is beautiful. Where did you find the wonderful artist??
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    i like it! i judge tattoos by the question 'why would you put something on your skin that you wouldn't hang on your wall?".... that i would hang...
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