I know what you mean, I do read things the wrong way most of the time. If Joe was being genuine then thats cool, but it just seemed like he was having a pop to me... Anyway, I stopped in at my local studio this afternoon and had a look at what they do and asked a few Q's. Overall I wasn't impressed by they're work or they're lack of help, I don't think I'll be getting anything done there ! (Area 51 in Basingstoke) I wouldn't mind a recommendation on who does good work and is local to me, if I'm putting something permanent on my body I'm not having it done by any old bloke. Do places charge to sit down and chat about what can be done and review your ideas and do some kind of mock up ? And if so how much does that generally cost ? (I'm guessing they do charge for that kinda' thing ?)