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af·fil·i·ate

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"To associate (oneself) as a subordinate, subsidiary, employee, or member" Just a quick post to show twenty of my favourite t-shirts. All in one way or another have a theme, a common connection if you will. Can you work out what it is? Here's a little video to play whilst you watch the slideshow if you still need a clue. WEST COAST, KILLA CALI & SA ALL DAY! PEACE. -Bossman75

ma·te·ri·al·ism

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"The theory or attitude that physical well-being and worldly possessions constitute the greatest good and highest value in life."  Nothing deep or revealing in this post, just a filler. I was asked today if I was wearing a Rolex. I laughed it off of course, but it just goes to show you can spot class from 100 yards away (thanks to my   Hamilton King Khaki Scuba   automatic). It also shows I have pretty awesome taste, in both watches and people I have conversations with. I'm writing the final part of the   Tattoo-thousand and 12   trilogy, but not even close to finishing so in the mean time I wanted to share some of the things that have kept my brain synapses firing this past couple of weeks. Before I do though, I am very happy to say I am booked in at   Aching Soul   this coming Friday for more work on my Eagle/Sunset, and then at   Spear Tattoo   on July 4th to finish my dedication to Porno for Pyros.   First up is this leather jacket...

Tattoo-thousand and 12 pt 2

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Tattoo-thousand and 12 pt2 Where do I begin? Having lost a good six hours worth of writing I'm debating how best to conjure up the events covered. It would be impossible to rewrite word for word but only I will know the difference. Just gotta come to terms with the fact I was happy with what was done, and now whatever comes of this will have to do. So, part two. I want to dedicate this entry to a good man who has not only given me beautiful work but also raised my awareness of other artists and the world behind the needle. It's easy to see the websites, blogs, reviews of artists work but the behind the scenes in kept mostly well, behind the scenes. How artists relate to each other, their integrity and aspirations. It's a bad ass world for sure but the relationships, respect for and lack of can be found in more places than just the tv shows currently on air. Upon meeting Mr Lee you'd be forgiven for seeing only the hard exterior that comes with being an experien...

Three Things To Do Every Day

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I believe there are three things you can do every day that can change the course of your life. Number one, expect God’s goodness. Get up every day looking for God’s favor. Number two, recognize God’s goodness. There are no coincidences, no lucky breaks. It’s all the goodness of God. And number three, always thank God for His goodness. Anytime something good happens, big or little, give God the glory. “Lord, thank You for that parking spot. Lord, thank You for that idea. Lord, thank You for sending me dew in my desert.” - Joel Osteen's message for today I'd like to add to that last part "Lord, Thank you for making it possible to see Everlast tonight." Tonight at the 100 Club London Ev is doing "An acoustic evening with Everlast" and this thing sold out immediately. I only came across the date recently and spent the last week or so checking daily all ticket sites, ebay, gumtree, everywhere. I've not had the pleasure of experiencing the 100 Club so really ...

Cursed Male / Cursed Female

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If you didn't already know of my love for rock & roll, tattoos and my wife then just leave. Go. Get out of here now. We took a day off work to spend some quality time together, at the always impressive Immortal Ink studio in Chelmsford. My wife has spent many an hour there under the awesome needle of Lianne Moule, and today we were both the canvas for her equally amazing sister Leah Moule. Tattoo TV says of Leah - Ms. Moule is a custom tattooist with a very strong signature style and a love of bright colour, new school and neo old school pieces.   Leah is owner of Spear Tattoo studio in Birmingham. She does guest spots at Immortal Ink, usually around the time of the Essex Tattoo Expo, and we saw our chance to get on the table. I've spent quite a long time thinking about this piece, the idea has stuck with me and never waned. I hadn't quite put together how it would be translated onto my skin though. Knowing my wife was having her rib piece started by Leah ...

Sometimes Good Guys Don't Wear White (t-shirts)

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I love this song by The Standells, and the version by Minor Threat especially. Oh yeah, there are a few versions done by a few different bands. I'm liking this one by the Vaccines - I'm sure I've used this title for a blog post before, so I added the (t-shirts) and hey presto...... Soul Assassins Spring 12   Available from MERCHMETHOD.COM . Cypress Forever, Forever Cypress - Sen Dog Available from LITERATES . Trans Band Tee Available from  FAMOUSSAS.COM    Available from TRIBALGEAR.COM PS I'm still reeling from losing over 6 hours of work on my part 2 and 3 of Tattoo-thousand & 12 blog posts. I gotta get back in the right frame of mind before I can try and salvage something from that. In the mean time retail therapy always helps. I'm very happy to say I am the proud owner of two of the above t-shirts, just waiting for the mail man to deliver. -Bossman75

746INDASTREETS.COM: London Calling

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In case you didn't know, the internet isn't just about searching for boobs any more (of course they are still there if you want to find them). Social Media connects people with similar tastes and experiences who otherwise may not have had the chance to 'meet-up'. Through my interest in all things SA and CA I came across the guys from 746INDASTREETS . It's been my pleasure to find out more about their movement and I hope to do what I can to extend their reach to London and beyond. When something works and represents good, there really are no boundaries. I asked Jason for a brief explanation of what they are all about: " 746 INDASTREETS founded by Raul G. Orozco and Jason McCliman is a street movement clothing line representing any and all street movements.746 stands for 7 days a week, 4 cities, 6 sales. That is our daily grind and weekly goal. Everyday hitting four cities trying to make six sales. INDASTREETS because we are not industry, we're ind...