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Well, we were voted #1 Tattoo Studio in Cleveland for 2008 by all our Incredible Clients/Friends!!!!!

We would like to THANK all of you who voted and have supported us for over 10 years now, without all of you we would be nowhere. So once again, THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!!!!!!!!

GEN X CREW

We won the MyFox Cleveland Hotlist!

http://myfoxcleveland.cityvoter.com/winners/fox-8-hey-butler-hot-list/2360/beauty/tattoo-and-piercing

THANK YOU! to all who voted.  One of the rewards in this business is recognition.  Everyone likes being told they’re doing a good job.  You let us know that we are doing a fabulous job and helped kick off the holiday season with a smile.

THANK YOU!

People always are asking, How do you come up with that stuff?  Well the homage to Giger was a glimpse, here’s another.  The artist is Chet Zar, enjoy.

I realized last night that I haven’t written in a few days.  ’Time’ slipped by.  So when I awoke this morning I started trying to think of some topic to talk about.  Two cups of coffee, peanut butter toast and a banana later I still have nothing.  Except having watched the clock count off ‘time’.

We seem to always be looking for time.  Wether it is starting yoga or taking a class; going to see a loved one or getting some mundane chore done.  The excuse is always “When I find the ‘time’.”  Is it just laying around, under the bed and you forgot to pick it up?

‘Time’ is something we create, through the experiences we have along the way.  Think about it, the first three hours of a tattoo session can seem like mere moments.  Laughing and talking, catching up with one another.  But after five hours when we tell you “15 more minutes”, ‘time’ crawls and those 15 minutes feel like any hour as you patiently sit there wondering why it’s taking so long.

So go make some ‘time’.  You’ll never find it in-between the couch cushions.  It’s not going to just plop in your lap like a puppy.  Go make the time for something you want.  Otherwise you’ll be wondering at how the ‘Time’ flew by.

RyanRSpeed

We are going to be collecting items (listed below) for The Forbes House for Battered Women and Children. You can drop off items at Gen X between now and Christmas and everyone that donates will receive a free Gen X coffee mug as well as feeling good about helping out people in need. So please help, nothing is too little or too much! Every little bit helps!

Forbes House, Lake County’s only domestic violence shelter for women and their children needs gifts for women/mothers, boys and girls of various ages and sizes. We never know from hour-to-hour and day-to-day how many families will be at the shelter which houses up to 30 people. We also attempt to assist ex-residents who have stayed at the shelter during the calendar year and have not returned to their abusers.

**Please note that Christmas gifts must be NEW items. All baby/children items must be in accordance with current safety standards.

Board Games for chilren of all ages (Monopoly,Operation,Candyland, Etc.)

Nerf items (footballs, soccer balls, etc.)

Dolls ( Barbie etc.)

Cars, Trucks, Trains, Lego Sets

Latest Fad Toys -PLEASE NO WEAPONS!

Any G Rated VHS/DVD Movies/Cartoons

Toiletries for Moms (perfumes, soaps, lotions etc.)

Gloves, Scarfs, Hats Etc. for Women and Children

Coats, Robes, and sweaters for Women and Children

Watches and Alarm Clocks (battery operated)

Craft kits, Puzzles, Books Etc.

Curling Irons, Hair Dryers Etc.

Gift Cards for Gas, Grocerie and Department Stores

Any items not used at Christmas will be stored and used for Birthday gifts throughout the year.

****Items frequently needed at Forbes House****

DIAPERS (all sizes) and WIPES

TOWELS and WASH CLOTHS (white)

TOILET PAPER

TISSUES

PAPER TOWELS

ALL CLEANING SUPPLIES

TALL KITCHEN GARBAGE BAGS

LAUNDRY SOAP, FABRIC SOFTENER SHEETS, BLEACH

$10 GAS CARDS TO LOCAL LAKE COUNTY GAS STATIONS

LAKE TRAN BUS TOKENS

Proper care of your tattoo is YOUR responsibility.  Just like anyhting else, if you take care of it, it will look it’s best.  If you don’t, it won’t!

-Make sure you wash your hands thoroughly before touching you tattoo for any reason; EVERYTIME!

-Remove bandage after 1-2 hours.  Wash carefully with a mild anti-bacterial soap and warm water.  Pat dry with a paper towel.  DO NOT WIPE WITH A TOWEL!

-Do not rebandage

-Apply a VERY thin coat of A&D Ointment, rub it in gently, but well.  Wash the tattoo and reapply ointment 2-3 times per day for the first 3 days.  After the first 3 days switch to a mild hand lotion and apply it in the same way for the next 7-10 days. 

-Avoid any lotion with perfumes, dyes or additives; especially aloe or vitamin E.  Some brand names that work well for most people are Vaseline Intensive Care and Original Nivea. 

-Sometimes ointments and lotions will clog your pores causing small pimples or red bumps similar to heat rash around the tattoo.  Discontinue using ointment/ lotion if any of these appear and let the tattoo dry heal.  The pimples will usually clear up in a few days.

-ABSOLUTELY NO sunbathing, swimming, soaking, exercising the area or tight/binding clothing on your tattoo until the healing process is complete.  (At least 2 weeks to a month)

-DO NOT pick or scratch at the tattoo while it is healing.  You will pull the color directly out of your tattoo.

-After it is healed, use sunblock when you are outdoors to prevent fading.

If you have any questions, feel free to call your artist!

Hopefully everyone is enjoying this on going commentary.  But it does get a bit one sided when no one comments on ANYTHING.  So come on, belly up to the keyboard and throw your two cents into the mix.  Hell bust out the dictionary and hit us with a couple of ten cent words if you wish.  Give us something to work, and we’ll gladly respond.

All you need to do is click the heading of each blog.  It will walk you through the rest.  Easy as pie.  Actually easier then pie because if you think about it, baking a pie is a bit time consuming.  So easier then pie.

Blog ya soon…

I remember the first time I saw the movie ALIEN. It enthralled me; sent my wee brain into a tizzy, expecting some teeth gnashing, slime covered, humanoid insect to come around every corner.  H.R. Giger was one of the first artists who name & work I could recognize.  His stuff amazes me, consistently.  It gets my brain moving, images swirling, & blood pumping.  It strikes a chord somewhere inside that is undeniable.  

RyanRSpeed

One of the great things about the human condition is our ability to adapt and innovate.

This kid isn’t letting anything hold him back from creating his Final Countdown. We should all learn from his example.