Melissa from Pulse two fisted at 9am!
The Girls from Pulse LOVE Kenny the chaperone!
The Dolphins' BIGGEST Fans.
Our view of the action.
Kenny the chaperone with Meredith, Jessica, Katie, and Melissa from Pulse.
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
The Girls from Pulse See the Patriots
Last September, on Sunday the 21st to be exact, we were ready for some football. Our machinist was nice enough to share his season ticket seats with us. The Dolphins beat the Patriots at home, but we still had a great time. I'm no sports fan, so it was my first stadium football experience, and it was a little overwhelming. We spent the entire day eating meat and drinking like men. It was awesome.
Melissa from Pulse two fisted at 9am!
The Girls from Pulse LOVE Kenny the chaperone!
Melissa from Pulse two fisted at 9am!
The Girls from Pulse LOVE Kenny the chaperone!
Kinky in Helsinki
Recently got to party with our friends from Finland... Children of Bodom! Always a good show, always a good time. Some people may have had too much to drink. Two of those people may be seen in the photo below. Would you believe they're rocking out to Rihanna's "Umbrella"?
Alexi Laiho from Children of Bodom with Jon Donais from Shadows Fall.
Me with Alexi Laiho from Children of Bodom and his friend Jameson.
Alexi Laiho from Children of Bodom with Jon Donais from Shadows Fall.
Me with Alexi Laiho from Children of Bodom and his friend Jameson. 
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Paradise Tattoo Gathering
We recently enjoyed a weekend away from the office for the Paradise Tattoo Gathering, put on by TattooNow up at the Jiminy Peak ski resort in Hancock, MA. It was a small convention that really focused on the artists and serious collectors. Even with the tough competition of the “Rock the Ink” convention in nearby Providence, RI, the show was a success for all those who attended. Those of you who did attend the “Rock the Ink” show missed a good time, but I can’t blame you. They had Shadows Fall and Brett Michaels’ Rock of Love girls!
Katie from Pulse LOVES a good moose
Our booth was in the Burbank Center where all of the forums, discussions, brutal critiques, and tattoo contests took place. The forums and discussion panels were something I had never seen at a convention before and were a great addition.
Brutal Critique with Joe Capobianco, Tom Strom & Durb
Brett from Pulse moderates a discussion panel
Joe Capobianco and his loud mouth soup
Like he needs it
We spent our days in the booth, and our nights in the bar. It was fun spending time getting know the artists and collectors in both venues! One night at the bar, I was able to instigate a dance-off in the bar between Brett and Tom Strom. Who knew Tom always wanted to be a Solid Gold Dancer?
Katie from Pulse, Claudia, Tim Brewer from Body Graphics, & Nichole from Kid Robot.
Aurora from Steadfast, Jime Litwalk from Hart & Huntington & Me
Solid Gold Tom Strom
Brett from Pulse breaks it down.
Tom Strom's not going to take that.
Brett from Pulse tries to make a come back.
Phil Young from Hope Gallery is thinking "How do I get in there?"
Did I forget to mention that the amenities at the Jiminy Peak resort include an alpine slide, & mountain rollercoaster? As far as I know, no serious injuries were reported!
Katie from Pulse LOVES a good moose
Our booth was in the Burbank Center where all of the forums, discussions, brutal critiques, and tattoo contests took place. The forums and discussion panels were something I had never seen at a convention before and were a great addition.
Brutal Critique with Joe Capobianco, Tom Strom & Durb
Brett from Pulse moderates a discussion panel
Joe Capobianco and his loud mouth soup
Like he needs it
We spent our days in the booth, and our nights in the bar. It was fun spending time getting know the artists and collectors in both venues! One night at the bar, I was able to instigate a dance-off in the bar between Brett and Tom Strom. Who knew Tom always wanted to be a Solid Gold Dancer?
Katie from Pulse, Claudia, Tim Brewer from Body Graphics, & Nichole from Kid Robot.
Aurora from Steadfast, Jime Litwalk from Hart & Huntington & Me
Solid Gold Tom Strom
Brett from Pulse breaks it down.
Tom Strom's not going to take that.
Brett from Pulse tries to make a come back.
After last call the dance competition continued in the Pulse Condo till the wee hours of the morning. Because, hey, you can’t stop the party.
Phil Young from Hope Gallery is thinking "How do I get in there?"
Did I forget to mention that the amenities at the Jiminy Peak resort include an alpine slide, & mountain rollercoaster? As far as I know, no serious injuries were reported!
Our friend, Nichole, Kid Robot’s “Toy Baroness” even came out for the event! I think winning the “overall female” trophy at the last award ceremony of the weekend made it worth her while.
Thanks to Durb, Tony, and Jeff from the Hell City Tattoo Fest for helping to make a first time convention a success. You guys rock!
Brett from Pulse with Durb from Hell City
Monday, November 17, 2008
Dear Future Boyfriend (Whoever You May Be):
Last month I made a list of things I want from a person I would be involved in. Now, being raised as somewhat of a spoiled brat, I've always been very used to getting what I want, and I suppose I assumed that life would always be that way. Not just in terms of material things, but that I'd get what I wanted from people, too; have romantic, fairytale love affairs and all that stuff. Most of the people that know me or have been involved with me usually marvel that I'm not more demanding than I am. As a girlfriend, I am peculiarly low-maintenance. I don't expect a man to always pay for me (I usually pay for them, actually) or to buy me diamonds or roses. That idea of romance doesn't appeal to me at all (unless it's a skull diamond ring, and flowers aren't so bad...). But I do expect certain things that I think any girl (any 'good' girl) is entitled to. These are a bit tailored to my specific personality quirks, and inspired by the LACK of these things I have sometimes experienced, but I'm sure it echoes the sentiments of others.
The way to my heart:
-I want a man who throws rocks at my bedroom window at three o’ clock in the morning.
-I want a man who always makes me feel like the most beautiful girl in the room.
-I want a man who pays attention to me, and doesn’t even glance in the direction of other girls, who grabs my hand and says with his body language and his words that he is mine; someone naturally affectionate.
-I want a man who would never be attracted to a mousy brunette, a man who prefers golden haired, long-legged beauties with blue eyes.
-I want a man who I can trust; who, if he goes out with friends, I won’t worry that he's actually doing something else.
-I want a man who respects me.
-I want a man who appreciates all the little quirks and silly things I do, and loves me for them.
-I want a man who defends me, and would never tolerate someone being mean or cruel to me. If someone was mean to me, I would expect him to tell him/her to fuck off.
-I want a man who would choose me over anyone in the world.
-I want a man who feels protective over me and my feelings.
-I want a man to take care of and who takes care of me.
-I want a man who truly feels and expresses that he is lucky to have me.
-I want a man to drink champagne with, and who will take me to dinner or cook for me.
-I want a man who gets me presents, even if it’s something small, even if it’s not something he buys but creates, just to let me know he cares. I don't care about price tags. That's what Edward Merrow is for!
-I want a man who calls me out of the blue, not just when he is “supposed” to, even if just to say “hi” or “I love you”. If I am upset and hang up, I want a man who will know to call me back.
-I want a man that would fight for me, who, if I threatened to leave, would try to do anything to keep me. I want a man who knows how to say “I’m sorry".
OK, Lifetime-esque episode terminated. Of course, I need someone who I'm super attracted to and who looks at me and doesn't know whether to wrap his coat around me and protect me from the dragons or fuck me senseless, but that goes without saying. And someone who won't make fun of me if I happen to eat a pint of Ben & Jerry's in one sitting.
I think it helps to make lists like this. Over the past month, I've really awakened to how unhappy I have been, and how much people have let me down. Why should I put up with that? I'm 22 years old. I'm hot, I'm sweet, I have better taste in music than, let's face it, everyone (or at least other pretty girls inclined to r n' r), I'm rich, generous, smart, engaging. I see so many people I dearly love (my best friends, my sweet little sister) searching for that person, or attempting to understand why it hasn't worked out with someone, and it's amazing to me. Guess what, men? WE are the prize. We have the pussy. We win. Time to start acting like it.
Sound as ever,
LKM
The way to my heart:
-I want a man who throws rocks at my bedroom window at three o’ clock in the morning.
-I want a man who always makes me feel like the most beautiful girl in the room.
-I want a man who pays attention to me, and doesn’t even glance in the direction of other girls, who grabs my hand and says with his body language and his words that he is mine; someone naturally affectionate.
-I want a man who would never be attracted to a mousy brunette, a man who prefers golden haired, long-legged beauties with blue eyes.
-I want a man who I can trust; who, if he goes out with friends, I won’t worry that he's actually doing something else.
-I want a man who respects me.
-I want a man who appreciates all the little quirks and silly things I do, and loves me for them.
-I want a man who defends me, and would never tolerate someone being mean or cruel to me. If someone was mean to me, I would expect him to tell him/her to fuck off.
-I want a man who would choose me over anyone in the world.
-I want a man who feels protective over me and my feelings.
-I want a man to take care of and who takes care of me.
-I want a man who truly feels and expresses that he is lucky to have me.
-I want a man to drink champagne with, and who will take me to dinner or cook for me.
-I want a man who gets me presents, even if it’s something small, even if it’s not something he buys but creates, just to let me know he cares. I don't care about price tags. That's what Edward Merrow is for!
-I want a man who calls me out of the blue, not just when he is “supposed” to, even if just to say “hi” or “I love you”. If I am upset and hang up, I want a man who will know to call me back.
-I want a man that would fight for me, who, if I threatened to leave, would try to do anything to keep me. I want a man who knows how to say “I’m sorry".
OK, Lifetime-esque episode terminated. Of course, I need someone who I'm super attracted to and who looks at me and doesn't know whether to wrap his coat around me and protect me from the dragons or fuck me senseless, but that goes without saying. And someone who won't make fun of me if I happen to eat a pint of Ben & Jerry's in one sitting.
I think it helps to make lists like this. Over the past month, I've really awakened to how unhappy I have been, and how much people have let me down. Why should I put up with that? I'm 22 years old. I'm hot, I'm sweet, I have better taste in music than, let's face it, everyone (or at least other pretty girls inclined to r n' r), I'm rich, generous, smart, engaging. I see so many people I dearly love (my best friends, my sweet little sister) searching for that person, or attempting to understand why it hasn't worked out with someone, and it's amazing to me. Guess what, men? WE are the prize. We have the pussy. We win. Time to start acting like it.
Sound as ever,
LKM
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Please support Transcend Tattoo's Lou Jacque & Family
(Taken from www.transcendtattoo.com)
Lou's brother in critical condition! Please read.
Ryan D. Jacque, a local wildlife and portrait artist, father and devoted husband has suffered a traumatic head and leg injury while hunting on November first. He was flown to UMASS Medical Center in Worcester , MA where he underwent head surgery to repair several fractures to his skull and to relieve pressure from his brain and behind his eyes. He also has several fractures to his right femur and facial bones. The head surgery was successful and Ryan has been kept in a medically induced coma to keep his intracranial pressure low while we monitor the swelling in his brain. He has needed blood transfusions as a result of bleeding from his leg injuries and we now know that they will go into repair the fractures to his leg sooner than expected because of this bleeding. We have seen some slight improvements over the last couple of days. His vital signs have been stable and his intracranial pressure has been within normal limits. He is moving all his extremities slightly, but remains heavily sedated.
As you can imagine there is a long road to recovery ahead for Ryan and his family. The continued overwhelming support, well wishes and love from all of you has made and will continue to make this slow recovery much easier for his family.
A benefit fund has been set up in Ryan’s name to help alleviate the financial strain during this stressful time. Contributions can be made at any Country Bank for Savings under Ryan D. Jacque Benefit Fund or through the PayPal link at www.ryanjacque.com .
Updates on Ryan’s condition will be posted www.ryanjacque.com as his recovery continues. These first few days are crucial and Ryan has been receiving exceptional care. We want to thank everyone for their support - it means more than we can say.
Thank you and we love you all,
The Jacque Family
Lou's brother in critical condition! Please read.
Ryan D. Jacque, a local wildlife and portrait artist, father and devoted husband has suffered a traumatic head and leg injury while hunting on November first. He was flown to UMASS Medical Center in Worcester , MA where he underwent head surgery to repair several fractures to his skull and to relieve pressure from his brain and behind his eyes. He also has several fractures to his right femur and facial bones. The head surgery was successful and Ryan has been kept in a medically induced coma to keep his intracranial pressure low while we monitor the swelling in his brain. He has needed blood transfusions as a result of bleeding from his leg injuries and we now know that they will go into repair the fractures to his leg sooner than expected because of this bleeding. We have seen some slight improvements over the last couple of days. His vital signs have been stable and his intracranial pressure has been within normal limits. He is moving all his extremities slightly, but remains heavily sedated.
As you can imagine there is a long road to recovery ahead for Ryan and his family. The continued overwhelming support, well wishes and love from all of you has made and will continue to make this slow recovery much easier for his family.
A benefit fund has been set up in Ryan’s name to help alleviate the financial strain during this stressful time. Contributions can be made at any Country Bank for Savings under Ryan D. Jacque Benefit Fund or through the PayPal link at www.ryanjacque.com .
Updates on Ryan’s condition will be posted www.ryanjacque.com as his recovery continues. These first few days are crucial and Ryan has been receiving exceptional care. We want to thank everyone for their support - it means more than we can say.
Thank you and we love you all,
The Jacque Family
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
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