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Old Sep 28, 2010 | 12:55 AM
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"Harlyus Wrecktis Survivis"
 
Old Sep 28, 2010 | 02:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Rick-e
Yeah, like some norse imagery with an inscription like "valhalla can wait"

That would be cool.
 
Old Sep 28, 2010 | 03:12 AM
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How about something like this


 
Old Sep 28, 2010 | 03:21 AM
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Like the Valhalla and the phoenix ideas, either would be very cool.

Glad you're ok.
 
Old Sep 28, 2010 | 03:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Mad Viking
My intent was not to insult... It's just that I'm a non-believer. Angels and crosses aren't bad to me, just meaningless.
Glad I'm not the only one.
 
Old Sep 28, 2010 | 05:37 AM
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..the memory would be more than enough for me..
 
Old Sep 28, 2010 | 05:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Mad Viking
About 5 weeks ago I totaled my Road King. I ended up with 3 broken ribs, a broken collar bone, and some bleeding in the brain. By all measures, my prognosis is all good. I consider myself extremely lucky. I'm looking to get a tattoo that symbolizes surviving a motorcycle wreck. Looking for input. Any suggestions?
How about something like the "broken wings" patch?
 
Old Sep 28, 2010 | 07:59 AM
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Let's see.....your handle is "Mad Viking", you survived a tough wreck, injury didn't stop you, and you consider yourself pretty lucky.

Sounds like you need a tattoo of Brett Favre.
 
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Old Sep 28, 2010 | 08:14 AM
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