Comments on: I Open at the Close http://www.contrariwise.org/2008/10/30/i-open-at-the-close/ Tattoos from books, poetry, music, and other sources. Sun, 14 Mar 2010 03:48:55 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: nieninque http://www.contrariwise.org/2008/10/30/i-open-at-the-close/comment-page-1/#comment-10804 nieninque Fri, 07 Aug 2009 20:15:24 +0000 http://www.contrariwise.org/?p=341#comment-10804 It's a cool tattoo.:D I think I would get it in a thin, slating handwriting as described though. You know, as a tribute to Dumbledore as well.:D It’s a cool tattoo.:D I think I would get it in a thin, slating handwriting as described though. You know, as a tribute to Dumbledore as well.:D

]]> By: Zena http://www.contrariwise.org/2008/10/30/i-open-at-the-close/comment-page-1/#comment-10783 Zena Fri, 07 Aug 2009 02:39:13 +0000 http://www.contrariwise.org/?p=341#comment-10783 I love this. I have often considered having this tattooed on me. I still may do it one day. I sobbed when I realized what the phrase meant in that book. It's so epic, so sad and so beautiful. Congrats on a fantastic tat. I cried when I read about what it means to you. Losing a parent is incredibly painful. However, I am sure that you will agree- it makes you much stronger. Gosh, I really, really love this. :) I love this. I have often considered having this tattooed on me. I still may do it one day. I sobbed when I realized what the phrase meant in that book. It’s so epic, so sad and so beautiful.

Congrats on a fantastic tat. I cried when I read about what it means to you. Losing a parent is incredibly painful. However, I am sure that you will agree- it makes you much stronger.

Gosh, I really, really love this. :)

]]> By: Al_Pal http://www.contrariwise.org/2008/10/30/i-open-at-the-close/comment-page-1/#comment-10668 Al_Pal Sun, 02 Aug 2009 02:29:57 +0000 http://www.contrariwise.org/?p=341#comment-10668 Lovely tattoo & great meaning; love the afterlife reference. DC - "tramp stamps" are usually over the sacral dips, at least ~4 inches below the position of this one. Lovely tattoo & great meaning; love the afterlife reference.

DC – “tramp stamps” are usually over the sacral dips, at least ~4 inches below the position of this one.

]]> By: DC http://www.contrariwise.org/2008/10/30/i-open-at-the-close/comment-page-1/#comment-10304 DC Fri, 17 Jul 2009 18:34:38 +0000 http://www.contrariwise.org/?p=341#comment-10304 Didn't know it was that offensive, I'm not a native English speaker but we use that English phrase in ordinary conversation when we discuss tattoos. You might be right, btw, those are possibly a bit lower. Anyway: sweet tattoo, I'd had put it on my upper arm or shoulder. Didn’t know it was that offensive, I’m not a native English speaker but we use that English phrase in ordinary conversation when we discuss tattoos. You might be right, btw, those are possibly a bit lower. Anyway: sweet tattoo, I’d had put it on my upper arm or shoulder.

]]> By: MOB http://www.contrariwise.org/2008/10/30/i-open-at-the-close/comment-page-1/#comment-10298 MOB Fri, 17 Jul 2009 12:11:11 +0000 http://www.contrariwise.org/?p=341#comment-10298 I think it's far too high to be called a tramp-stamp or a slag-tag. A term which is extremely offensive, well done for introducing it to the conversation. I doubt if Hannah were to bend over or crouch whilst wearing jeans & a top this would be on direct display, right above or along with her underwear/arse....that -is- normally the position defined for a tramp-stamp. I think it’s far too high to be called a tramp-stamp or a slag-tag. A term which is extremely offensive, well done for introducing it to the conversation. I doubt if Hannah were to bend over or crouch whilst wearing jeans & a top this would be on direct display, right above or along with her underwear/arse….that -is- normally the position defined for a tramp-stamp.

]]> By: Severus Flecha http://www.contrariwise.org/2008/10/30/i-open-at-the-close/comment-page-1/#comment-10268 Severus Flecha Wed, 15 Jul 2009 15:02:36 +0000 http://www.contrariwise.org/?p=341#comment-10268 I have to agree a bit with DC. Lower back is not a good place for tattoos. Also love the Tat, but it would be better in a different location. Still, it has a meaning, a good one! I have to agree a bit with DC. Lower back is not a good place for tattoos.
Also love the Tat, but it would be better in a different location.
Still, it has a meaning, a good one!

]]> By: DC http://www.contrariwise.org/2008/10/30/i-open-at-the-close/comment-page-1/#comment-10241 DC Tue, 14 Jul 2009 22:56:29 +0000 http://www.contrariwise.org/?p=341#comment-10241 Well, that placement -is- usually called a tramp stamp. I'd have loved it if it was on the shoulder, upper arm, neck or something. Now it's sweet but in an unfortunate spot. Well, that placement -is- usually called a tramp stamp. I’d have loved it if it was on the shoulder, upper arm, neck or something. Now it’s sweet but in an unfortunate spot.

]]> By: bee http://www.contrariwise.org/2008/10/30/i-open-at-the-close/comment-page-1/#comment-10195 bee Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:16:02 +0000 http://www.contrariwise.org/?p=341#comment-10195 @DC that's a really stupid thing to say. it's a great tat, hannah @DC that’s a really stupid thing to say.

it’s a great tat, hannah

]]> By: DC http://www.contrariwise.org/2008/10/30/i-open-at-the-close/comment-page-1/#comment-7558 DC Fri, 03 Apr 2009 19:22:50 +0000 http://www.contrariwise.org/?p=341#comment-7558 I understand what you wanted it to say and the very special meaning it has to you. Unfortunately, this is one of those tattoos that - largely because of the placement - can take on a quite different meaning if one is not aware of the backstory. The words "I open at the close" above someone's butt makes me think of someone getting laid once the bar has closed. I understand what you wanted it to say and the very special meaning it has to you. Unfortunately, this is one of those tattoos that – largely because of the placement – can take on a quite different meaning if one is not aware of the backstory. The words “I open at the close” above someone’s butt makes me think of someone getting laid once the bar has closed.

]]> By: Kate http://www.contrariwise.org/2008/10/30/i-open-at-the-close/comment-page-1/#comment-7483 Kate Wed, 01 Apr 2009 23:55:04 +0000 http://www.contrariwise.org/?p=341#comment-7483 I've seen several Harry Potter tattoos, but this by far is the best. It has beautiful meaning behind it-and I agree with Heather. I’ve seen several Harry Potter tattoos, but this by far is the best. It has beautiful meaning behind it-and I agree with Heather.

]]> By: Allie http://www.contrariwise.org/2008/10/30/i-open-at-the-close/comment-page-1/#comment-3553 Allie Mon, 01 Dec 2008 01:40:56 +0000 http://www.contrariwise.org/?p=341#comment-3553 I really like this and had been thinking about doing something similar actually. I like how this came out and the meaning that it has for you though, and I'm with the previous comment, she's right. I really like this and had been thinking about doing something similar actually.

I like how this came out and the meaning that it has for you though, and I’m with the previous comment, she’s right.

]]> By: Heather http://www.contrariwise.org/2008/10/30/i-open-at-the-close/comment-page-1/#comment-3279 Heather Mon, 17 Nov 2008 21:03:46 +0000 http://www.contrariwise.org/?p=341#comment-3279 i don't know what you believe, but this also reminds me of the afterlife - in a way saying that you'll see your mom again. i don’t know what you believe, but this also reminds me of the afterlife – in a way saying that you’ll see your mom again.

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