So, I will tell you all, I was out and about today, checking out places to see if anyone was doing "Friday the 13th specials" early. I happy found Monster Ink Tattoo in Maplewood. I originally went to another Tattoo parlor but, when I entered the door, there was no one up front by desk. After waiting a short time, I think I peaked around the corner, to ask if this was the place that was going to have the Friday the13th specials? He said yes, but they were tomorrow only, and I asked to see the sheets or lists of pictures they were allowing, I was told the lists were published on their website. That didn't seem to get much of a reaction. Still no one was offering to help me,or walk me out or ask me if I had any other questions. No one even stood up. He did lower the music to hear me better.
I even asked if there was anyone else that could help me. Guess I shouldn't have mentioned the specials. Because as soon as I did,they seemed to turn off. No offer to show me similar tattoos, or even to see if I had other questions. No one even tried to "Up-Sale me. Which is what I would have done. There were maybe 3 other employees there. No one being tattooed,that I could see or hear. I was hoping maybe I would get a better reception, but I basically left there feeling like they did not want my business.
So I had also hear that Monster Ink in Maplewood was also offering specials, so I called them, first to see if the were wheelchair accessible,which they are, yes, AND, yes they were doing the specials and had openings right now. I explained I did not drive but I would take the sidewalks there and they gave me the address, along with directions. They knew I was not driving, and during my venture there, it started coming down pretty good and the wind was just whipping. Well, then the owner R Lee Cole, called me back wondering if I was still on my way and worried because it started raining. Wow, someone who actually wanted my business and sounded more like a friend that a shop owner. I had to call him back once I got closer to tell him there was some guy yelling at me. Not sure why, but he started hollering, like he was mad, so I went into the closest store, he came to meet up with me and walk me back to the Tattoo parlor in the area suites of their new location. Their main entrance is in the rear suites at that address.. when I got inside, I think there 2 or more other employees that were aware I was having so many problems and that they were worried too. Such nice guys!!! They actually stood up, came up to me, and I was even given their names. I told them hat I was interested in and I was very lucky to have H.R. as my tattoo artist. They were all so nice and kind. They place was homey and no loud music. It was so pleasant. While I was getting my tattoo, H. R. Gave me a remote and told me I could watch Amazon Prime, Netflix, or whatever I wanted. We talked, I watched,he did a fabulous job. Here are some before, during, and after pictures. This is a huge shout out to Monster Ink.....when I left I felt like Julia Roberts in "Pretty Woman" when she goes shopping.....lol.. read more