For experienced club-goers

[xlr8tr&A]

Ok, for my second post, something completely different. We're newbies, and planning a trip to Plato's in Ft. Lauderdale just to see what it's like, with our rules set to basically allow possibly no swap/same room if we meet a couple that we would like to share that visual experience with. I am almost ashamed to admit it, but I am very nervous about the reception I might get over my tatoo's. Nothing inherently evil, no swastikas, devils or such, just a very old (18 years) Dall Sheep, since I am a HARDHEAD, and my USMC. They can not be seen with any type of shirt on, but I am finding that I am more worried about people assuming I'm some lowlife because I merely have them, than I am about virtually every thing else, except for my wifes reactions to what we may see. I have heard they can be somewhat clique'y (SP?), and rather upscale, so I don't want to feel like a second class citizen. Am I being totally rediculous, or could this happen. I'll hang up now and listen!

[aviancpl]

Don't sweat it. Tats are pretty common in the lifestyle - must be something about marching to a different drum <EG>

[yawanna]

cliquey, yes at one or two clubs. Upscale? Not on your life. Always a great mix of folks And personally, I get weak in the knees for men with tattoos and/or shaved heads and/or any biker kinda look.

Stay out of any 'politics' if it's cliquey and since you're newbies, it's all about YOU two

[Elusive BiFem]

I'm not an experienced club goer so I have nothing to offer along those lines.

But, you may want to take a look at THIS thread on tatoos. It might help put your mind at ease. I don't really think it is going to be a problem.

- EBF

[xlr8tr&A]

I am laughing my ass off about the piercing on the referenced post. Two weeks ago while we were partying in Key West without the kids, we stopped in Ft. Lauderdale on the way back for an evening and Ann got her belly button pierced. Never in a million years would I have thought she would do that. Now if I could get her to get a tatoo too...... (just kidding)

[J & K]

My wife "K" can get turned on with muscle arms and a tatoo on the upper arm. Ha---now I have one there in "tribal art" with the number "69" in the middle. I love to let others see it at the swing clubs---makes great talk sessions when they see it. So don't worry about it brother. Your good to go and show it off if you think it looks good enough to show.

[JustAskJulie]

Tattoos are really nothing to worry about. Many people have them and I doubt anyone will see you as a low life because of them. Chances are they may make for a good conversation starter.

[NotsoNew]

I am a female and I have three tattoos (2 of which I got way before it was popular for females to have them). I have never had any trouble...

[remox]

Take pride in your tattoos. They are a part of who you are. People in the lifestyle come in all shapes, sizes and colors (including the rainbow of colors that are tattoo ink). Some people will find you attractive and some will not, just like they do anywhere else in your life.