New Tatts and a Shaved Head

The tattoo artists have been busy the last few days doing full sleeves (arms) and backs in color on some of the young guys.



Go Chez had a picture of his girlfriend (deceased) tattooed above his heart with his entire arm done in flowers. The tat is an exact duplicate of a photo of the girl. She was a beautiful young girl who died much too young.


Bades has an entire alligator – from his neck to his waist now tatted with every year he’s been locked up on the scales in Roman numerals.


And E – he’s in the middle of getting on an entire red Chinese dragon wrapped in bamboo and orchids on his back. It’s red, white, yellow and green.


Tattoos are forbidden, but talented artists get $200 or more. There’s a warning system as they sneak guys into their building and work between counts (Bades tat took two days, a total of six hours).


No tattoos for me. I shaved my head. I was tired of “combing over”. Shaved it myself. Go Chez said I look scary. Ty and DC told me they were glad I accepted my “thinness” up top. I’ll get used to it. I just have to remember sunscreen when I run!