To Maryjanemama

[Razer]

Hi Friend, You know, we must have started off on the wrong foot. Everytime I read something more from you lately, I can see that you are probably a pretty cool person. I am sure that if we had met in person that we would have hit it off right from the start. I'm probably not much like the person you originally envisioned.

The tatoo that I designed, is not my first. I was one of the dumb bunnies who picked something off the wall. It sucked! The inker took the liberty to change colors without asking (made it what I like to call technicolor). Part of the tatt was a winged lion, only mine turned out more like the "cowardly lion". I was never happy with it. A few years later, over at a buddy's house, he showed me a nice piece his brother had just done for him. He said he could help me with a cover. Being a little leary from my first experience, I asked him to draw it out first. It was a tribal type which he just drew the outline for, but I objected that when filled in some of the area would run solid together. He said "no prob, I can work it out as I go." What a dumb ass I was to believe him. He did about 4 hrs. of single point work. Sure enough he connected wrong areas together, and then as a last minute fix, he added more points from nowhere. He wanted to darken it up and keep fixing another time, but before the week was out, he was back in prison. Haven't seen him since I got it 6 yrs ago. So..... I really want to get it fixed. I am willing to pay up to $100 hr to the right slinger. But, I have to see a final drawing first. To answer your question on the "Razer" tattoo, I am waiting to get this other one fixed first. My wife wants a smaller replica of the fixed version on her. But, If my Colorado Avalanche Hockey team win the Stanely Cup this year, I will probably get their logo first anyway. I don't really have a desire to be covered in ink, but I'm sure I will end up with a few.

About "original sin", I am curious as to why it interests you so much. It is a question of doctirne in theology. The broader question is, what is sin and what do I do with it? This link you may find helpful. I am glad to share what I know and point you out to some resources. Always open for discussion. http://bible.crosswalk.com/Dictionaries/BakersEvangelicalDictionary/bed.cgi?number=T649

I do not belong to any sect. However, our family does attend a local church. We just have no particular allegiance to it over other bible believing churches. I believe that there are many healthy, well-balanced churches where you can go for fellowship and teaching. Likewise, there are a myriad of bad ones. The church and the "body of Christ" (which is a term for believers) are synonomous in the Bible. I believe that there are Christians in a broad array of churches. Most Christian churches do not claim to be the only true Christians, but rather a part of the "body." Unfortuneately, there is often a lot of confusion about the faith from those looking in. There is much misinformation on the subject and adversaries to the faith are not hard to find. I have trouble understanding why so many are hostile to it. I don't believe in Budhism, but I am not mad at it's adherents. It is good to have questions. I hope I can help you find answers that will make sense for you. :cool:

[maryjanemama]

Thanks a lot for answering me, Razer. Finding the right relationship with a tattoo artist is very important. In my area, I have to drive an hour to get to mine, but he's the best! On the other hand, my husband prefers his mentor. In the latest issue of Tattoo there is a girl with a beautiful, intricate, sacred heart on her chest. My goal is to use her tat as a reference, rework it with my artist to make it my own, and place it on my back. I'll admit, my first tat was flash, too! (I was young!) But, my artist fixed it up for me about 3 years ago and now it's not too bad but I would like to fill up my leg from the top of my foot to at least the middle of my calf. Talking hubby into it is the biggest hurdle.

As for the bible, I'll take your advice and check that out. I'm not so sure why I'm so curious about original sin, but I am. I've investigated all sorts of religions and have never found anything that I comfortable with. I'm determined to keep searching for something, though. Growing up in the Catholic environment that I did was more detrimental than good, I think.

Anway, I have TONS of growing questions. We used to grow outside near our barn, but a hoodlum about a 1/2 mile down the road found them. That was about 5 years ago (the hoodlum is now a married man) and we are finally ready to start growing indoors. I tried to start some of my own a few weeks ago but they never came out of the soil. They sprouted nicely and that was it. I ordered some seeds (as you know) and when they arrive I'd like to try again.

What kind of lighting system do you recomend? We have 2 extra rooms to grow in and I need something that can handle anywhere from 1-10 plants. I'd like to start off with something inexpensive just to get started.

Secondly, how deep in the soil do you think I should plant the sprout? I read to only cover seedling with the same amount of soil as the size of the seed.
This must be false because that's what I did and it didn't work out for me.
If you'd like you can email me your answers at [email protected].

Please help! And thanks again for answering me, I was a little bummed because I thought you were blowing me off.