I wasn't offended Dave, I have never regarded age as something to be sensitive or ashamed of. I guess I am a little 'old fashioned' in that I respect and admire folk that have a few years under their belt - not that I don't admire youngsters, just that they by definition lack experience, and the wisdom that can come with age.
I certainly could have tattoos now, but probably wouldn't.
Although I admire some older folk for their knowledge and wisdom, I certainly don't find them 'attractive' in a physical sense - 'Mutton dressed as lamb' and 'oldest Swinger in town' are not something I'd aspire to - and, although in my 20's, 30's and even into my 40's I'd be happy to strip my shirt off in public, These days, I'd save the public the trauma of witnessing my semi nakedness :lol:
Fit, healthy looking people, enjoying themselves on the beach - of any age or gender, tattooed or not, is a normal, welcome sight.
But, as I figure apart from that I'd have very few opportunities to show off, and enjoy my tattoos - I probably won't bother to suffer the pain and expense of acquiring them at my age :lol:
I am glad attitudes are changing towards those with tattoos - it is not before time.
If my Son had tattoos done now, I wouldn't object - he is old enough, and astute enough to have figured out for himself whether attitudes have matured - and I trust his judgment more than my own to make the right call.
I guess I felt a 'duty' to discourage him from doing something that was irreversible, until he had the maturity himself to make that call.