#80 -Sharkie-The second coming for saTAN... (Page 56)

Zilla - 2009-06-26 10:34 AM



All is good.  Doc is going to meet me at the office to fix them.  He said that I can't go 5 days like this.  He did tell me that he was doing yardwork and will not be showered and will be in shorts and a tshirt.  Like I care. As long as he washes his hands I'm good with it! 

ATXtri - 2009-06-26 11:44 AM HI Tan! I just wanted to drop in and tell you all THANK YOU for all the encouragement, kind words and congratulations. You all have made me feel so special. Everytime I crossed over a timing mat, I thought of you all checking online and getting excited that I was still alive and moving forward. I appreciate it soooooooo much! The reality of becoming an Ironman is still setting in.

ATXtri - 2009-06-26 8:44 AM HI Tan! I just wanted to drop in and tell you all THANK YOU for all the encouragement, kind words and congratulations. You all have made me feel so special. Everytime I crossed over a timing mat, I thought of you all checking online and getting excited that I was still alive and moving forward. I appreciate it soooooooo much! The reality of becoming an Ironman is still setting in.

Hulk - 2009-06-26 10:46 AM



Congrats!! now put that Ironman on your resume :D

ATXtri - 2009-06-26 11:48 AM Dont worry. It's already being posted on my company's website profile. Ooh and I am going to do my race report this weekend. just havent' had a second of free time since the race yet.

ATXtri - 2009-06-26 10:44 AM

HI Tan! I just wanted to drop in and tell you all THANK YOU for all the encouragement, kind words and congratulations. You all have made me feel so special. Everytime I crossed over a timing mat, I thought of you all checking online and getting excited that I was still alive and moving forward. I appreciate it soooooooo much! The reality of becoming an Ironman is still setting in.

ATXtri - 2009-06-26 8:48 AM Ooh and I'm going to get my mdot tattoo this weekend so I'll make sure to post a pic of it, as well.

Spokes - 2009-06-26 10:55 AM



Its probably my fault with the Dad thread I started like week, because it seems like its been cascading in ever since.

meherczeg - 2009-06-26 10:49 AM



did ya sign up for next year???

Spokes - 2009-06-26 10:53 AM



First, congrats on finishing an IM. Its an enormous accomplishment.

I'm not knocking your choice, but are you *really* sure you want one? Its a rather permanent decision, even with lasing, you still have a mark there if you ever decide you want to remove it for some reason. I personally would likely do a decal for a while to see if I really really REALLY wanted to do that.

I'm sure it will look fine on you, but I've seen some people who should've known better, including a middle-aged woman in MS that I rode with a few times - and who had lost a LOT of weight in her fitness process but unfortunately had some loose skin that only Dr. 90210 was going to be able to do anything about - that had one put on her leg, and Becky just looked silly - its the equivalent for some middle-aged people of getting a sports car with the bald spot peeking out - and that's how she looked.

ATXtri - 2009-06-26 10:59 AM



I'm putting it on the inside of my wrist, under my watchband. It's not for anyone else but me, Wont' even be visible. Yes, I am positive I want it.

ATXtri - 2009-06-26 11:58 AM Not for CDA, but I plan on doing IMFL next year. Going to volunteer in October so that I can sign up.

Spokes - 2009-06-26 10:53 AM



First, congrats on finishing an IM. Its an enormous accomplishment.

I'm not knocking your choice, but are you *really* sure you want one? Its a rather permanent decision, even with lasing, you still have a mark there if you ever decide you want to remove it for some reason. I personally would likely do a decal for a while to see if I really really REALLY wanted to do that.

I'm sure it will look fine on you, but I've seen some people who should've known better, including a middle-aged woman in MS that I rode with a few times - and who had lost a LOT of weight in her fitness process but unfortunately had some loose skin that only Dr. 90210 was going to be able to do anything about - that had one put on her leg, and Becky just looked silly - its the equivalent for some middle-aged people of getting a sports car with the bald spot peeking out - and that's how she looked.

ATXtri - 2009-06-26 12:01 PM PS thanks for your opinion, Spokes (Rolls eyes)

meherczeg - 2009-06-26 11:01 AM



if i ever went IM, FL would be my first choice.  that or AZ.

meherczeg - 2009-06-26 11:01 AM



hahaha i heart you.  i have 2 tats and love them.  nobody is gonna see em when i'm old and wrinkly anyways.  mdot is the one instance where a tat is NOT a mistake.  there will never be a minute of your life when you look at that and don't think "i'm a mother effin ironman"

ATXtri - 2009-06-26 11:59 AM I'm putting it on the inside of my wrist, under my watchband. It's not for anyone else but me, Wont' even be visible. Yes, I am positive I want it.

mr2tony - 2009-06-26 12:02 PM Hey you should come down to B2B and help scrape my body up off the ground!

Artemis - 2009-06-26 11:03 AM



That's a good spot.  I love the tattoo on my wrist.  Post pics once it's done.