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I spent a long time and a lorra' money on that build - more than I could justifiably afford at the time. I wish I'd never sold in some ways and just wrapped it up warm for when I was ready to get back on. I also remember the abuse on the forum when people found out the pink panther had been polished! They were good times when that was the most angering thing going on in the world!

Wow - this is a blast from the past. I'm glad that you've held onto it for this long and you're right, the guy that polished this not only worked on that piece but he also fab'd a metal suit for Lady Gaga in one of her music videos. A strange claim to fame but his work is top-notch.

I'd be interested in buying this back - will drop you a PM.

Its been a long time since I visited these pages but its good to see the same names posting banal amounts of crap. And with that I'd like to toast Southend's return to the big time. Up the Shrimpers!

One year on what's the status on this?

fuck perspective, it's great.

If you like wonky tattoos

I like the idea but the perspective is all over the shop

I've seen the gradual extension of that ^ chest piece. It's awesome and all done free hand.

@hugo - I should be here for 2015 so nos vemos.

Does anyone know any good artists in Argentina? I know that's a broad question, bu I'm just looking for artists to start looking at. Probably in Buenos Aires.

If its something basic and easy head to Bond Street galeria, its full of studios.

If its something more specific then check out Pablo Speranza and see if you like his style. I've had work done by him and he's also shown me the ropes on a few things. Top bloke.

Cande Carballo (?) has got a great new studio going and Leatatuajes on Cordoba has a good portfolio of portait work.

I'm living in BsAs now so if you want to know more or to grab a brew then give us a shout.

Big fan of that, good placement too, who's it by?

Good luck from Argentina to all of the runners this weekend, I'll be streaming it from my sofa. My advice is pick your pacemaker, put your headphones in and just keep him/her in eyesight. Don't go crazy ducking and dodging to keep side by side

^ indeed point missed. Not every tattoo must be etching sailor whichever style in en vogue for 2014. It's certainly busy and not as obvious as most stuff posted in recent pages, requires you to look for more than a few seconds. I like it but it wouldn't blend well with much I have already. What are you getting done?

Go to Southend and get some fish and chips after

I just got work from Pablo Speranza in Buenos Aires (hard to get decent pics on my skinny wrists) but I tried a different method while healing this time -- cling film for 3 days with a few washes a day. Took the wrap off this morning to apply some bepanthon and it is in fantastic condition and can see it will barely scab at all. Will definitely follow this routine in future.

I would but I want to head south after so going up to Peru Bolivia then back down seems counter productive. And I've just spent 2 months in brazil when I'd only planned to be there for a few weeks, hence a completely blown budget!

And it's one big myth that all Brazilian women are Venus like. Great PR job by someone somewhere.

Cheers greeno I actually had heard about this in Bolivia but had totally forgotten to check it out. I'd be keen to learn a bit about organic and natural construction methods (less keen on picking grapes) and actually taking something from the experience. It'd also be cool if I could find something in Neuquen or the lakes and check out some dinosaur bones while I'm at it.

What sort of farm did you work on?

From speaking to the locals BA will still be busy up until Christmas Eve then it seems pretty much everyone heads to the beach or the country before New Years. I've actually signed up for a 1 week intensive Spanish class that straddles Crimbo so ill definitely be here for that. I'm hoping I can find a decent couch for that week.

I'm open to bar work and teaching English and was thinking about places I could go to do this...outside BA is probably best given their English here isn't so bad.

Bumseks

I'm saving the brown wings for a rainy day. More romantic that way.

Cheers hedge definitely let me know if you head out.

As for Uruguay, I'm pretty sure you can only stay for 180 days in any 12 month period, though I'm no expert on that.

I've been moving around South America for a few months and with Christmas coming find myself in Buenos Aires. I'd been travelling with my girlfriend but things didn't quite work out as planned and so we decided to called it quits on that front ad go our separate ways. For a change there was no animosity in the split and we've happily hung out as mates and will continue to do so until she flies back to Oz next week.

My dilemma is what to do with myself now and to make the best of this situation. So firstly my limitations...I'm here on a 90 day tourist visa and can extend this for another 90 if I want, but that's too far off to think about right now. I'm not supposed to work and given my qualified field is finance it'll be hard to find something steady that would pay in that area.

What do I want to achieve? I would like to leave the city with as much or not much less money than I have right now because it won't stretch many more months. In a couple months the high season will tail off and ill be able to get down to Patagonia without forking out a small fortune. I'd also like to be close to fluent in Spanish before I leave.

Now I know there are a ton of people on this forum who have landed in London and found their way. Having followed the academic route I've never really found myself in this situation without a viable skill to sell so I'd really like some advice or suggestions for things I could do or try.

Long shot -- does anyone know or heard of a good artist in Rio or Sao Paulo? Any type or style, just looking for recommendations.

He still works in Southend as far as I know, he is just working two days a week in London. I'm sure it will be more expensive to get a tattoo from him in London, but I'd be happy to pay if it means not venturing into Essex

Hmm £20 return train ticket versus £xxx's in higher rates, I know which I would choose. Probably also be quieter and more relaxed though just guessing as I don;t know where this new fangled shop is.

Had meant to get something by Yarnell when I was staying in Southend, alas it never happened and no doubt his rates will triple in the Big Smoke.

The Mirage by Matt Ruff puts a different fictional spin on 9/11 and is a very enjoyable read.

@ 12ounce - looks good like the skull. You have anything not-so-stoner?