Tisa's Tattoo Fest 2008

Tisa's Tattoo Fest is an annual October event hosted by Tisa's Barefoot Bar. I'm sure her choice of events has nothing to do with the fact that her brother, Wilson, is a big tattoo artist here. :) Regardless of her reason, it's always fun to get out to Tisa's. The tattoos and entertainment are just an added bonus. I'm fascinated by the traditional tap tap tap of boar tusks. The designs that tattoo artists can create out of those tiny carved combs is pretty amazing.

This is Wilson doing a traditional tattoo. The little piece pointing toward the leg is a tiny comb carved out of boar tusk. It's attached to a stick that he taps with another stick. Two assistants strectch the skin straight. If the skin stretchers don't hold still, the lines are crooked and that's no good!

And, of course, the modern method is also available.

Simon chillin' in the rope swing on Alega beach.

Everett started dancing on the stage as the entertainment calmed down and the stage emptied It took a while (nearly an hour), but eventually others joined him. He was so proud of himself and kept telling everyone he had started a dance party!