This thread idea may have been done before, so forgive me if I'm doubling up.

Who has a tattoo and what does it mean? Or do you know of someone who has an interesting tattoo and/or an interesting meaning? I know at least several of the regulars have one or more, and I imagine there would be many more that I don't know about.

I have just the one. It's a helm (ship's wheel) on my upper arm. Apart from DW, I've never discussed with anyone what it means as I know that ultimately, many people wouldn't understand it or just think I am into boats or something.

To me, this is what mine means:

- A link to the ocean, and my love of the underwater world and the beach.
- The spirit of adventure and exploration.
- I like that it's circular (complete) and that each spoke points to a direction - N, S, E, W, NW, NE, SE, SW. To me this represents opportunity and choice.
- It reminds me that I am in control of my life, and my choices are mine alone, with the wheel being a symbol for control of direction.