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"in the flesh" 4th installment.
year : 2007 - current work in progress
placement : outside right forearm
complete time : 8 hours and counting
chronology : 8th tattoo
"Surrender unto no man."
So i had to photoshop this because it wraps around my forearm to meet my
tentacle spike tattoo (3rd installment) . this is so you can
see the whole thing in one picture, where in real life i would have to
rotate my wrist for you to read it.
this Motto comes from many years of people telling me what i
"needed to be" or " should be more like" and my determination
to be my own man seems to always get me into confrontations
with people who feel they are superior. Mostly authority figures.
the kicker for getting this tattoo was a Boss who was always
trying to break me. every day this man would think up new things
to make me quit working for him,or to give up.
He hated my affection for pirates and in every way he could
tried to belittle me. this frustrated him so much he eventually
told me i could wear absolutely NOTHING that had any band logo,
comic character and especially pirates or skulls to work.
to a construction job.
I got this the very next day,and displayed it to him the next morning.
people rarely take me at my word, but when i say i am going
to do something,or i tell you that i will not let you win....
BELIEVE IT.
i am the most determined/stubborn/stupid person i know in this
category, altho i hear there are others who would challenge me for this title.
:p dont try it.
this ink means alot to me and my standpoint on being individual,
regardless of what people think or what they judge me for.
someday it will be full color,with a sunset around the back of the boat.
Flags fluttering and kerb stones and lamps painted in red, white and blue in the Fountain estate of Derry city, prior to celebrations to mark the Siege of Derry on 13 August.
My father was a Desert Rat and was part of the British Army's defence of Tobruk during the Second World War.
The siege and fierce fighting lasted for 241 hard fought days.
Tobruk was subject to repeated ground assaults and constant shelling and the term "Desert Rats" originated from Lord Haw -Haw in his broadcasts.
My father lost many friends during the long siege and battle for Tobruk.
He was very proud of this plaque from the Rats of Tobruk Association.
A page from my fathers Second World War Autograph book signed by "Taylor" dated 1943
My father was a Desert Rat and was part of the British Army's defence of Tobruk during the Second World War.
The siege and fierce fighting lasted for 241 hard fought days.
Tobruk was subject to repeated ground assaults and constant shelling and the term "Desert Rats" originated from Lord Haw -Haw in his broadcasts.
My father lost many friends during the long siege and battle for Tobruk.
He was very proud of this plaque from the Rats of Tobruk Association.
Cannon & Barracks - Christmas Island, Indian Ocean, Australian Territory.
The plaque needs no explanation!!
Cannon & Barracks - Christmas Island, Indian Ocean, Australian Territory.
The plaque needs no explanation!!
A page from my fathers Second World War Autograph book by Gunner G Rowlinson, 235 Heavy AA Battery, Royal Artillery, Middle East Force - 23 May 1942
My father was a Desert Rat and was part of the British Army's defence of Tobruk during the Second World War.
The siege and fierce fighting lasted for 241 hard fought days.
Tobruk was subject to repeated ground assaults and constant shelling and the term "Desert Rats" originated from Lord Haw -Haw in his broadcasts.
My father lost many friends during the long siege and battle for Tobruk.
He was very proud of his plaque from the Rats of Tobruk Association.
A page from my fathers Second World War Autograph book
My father was a Desert Rat and was part of the British Army's defence of Tobruk during the Second World War.
The siege and fierce fighting lasted for 241 hard fought days.
Tobruk was subject to repeated ground assaults and constant shelling and the term "Desert Rats" originated from Lord Haw -Haw in his broadcasts.
My father lost many friends during the long siege and battle for Tobruk.
He was very proud of this plaque from the Rats of Tobruk Association.