Tattoos are like children. We need to think long and hard about getting one, because once you do, they are yours forever! Back In The Day, tattoos were associated with sailors and criminals. Now of course they are everywhere, on everyone.

The first electric tattoo machine was invented by Samuel O'Reilly in the 1880s and during the Golden Age, they were sported by many High Society types. New York City, the Ground Zero of early tattooing, banned tattoo parlors in 1961, and the ban lasted for 35 years.

Now, the tide has turned, so much so that the New York Historical Society has a huge exhibit all this month about the history of tattoos.

A final thought... my BFF's hubby suggests buying stock in anyone who comes up with a quick and painless way to remove them, as it is probably going to be a highly desired service growth industry.

And now on to bridge. We are going to "remove" some bad bids from your bridge body. Painlessly. Today's quiz asks you to visualize what everyone is holding. Take a look at their tattoos and plan your attack accordingly.