My tattoo-happy bf is in NY right now and if he were going to be there through the 14th I know he would most likely visit your friend. Oh well.
VonTito, if you ever find yerself in GA, there is an excellent guy in my town. He did my bf's sheriff star, belt and holster and gun and is working on my Venus de Milo and so far it looks really beautiful. He should be in a bigger town getting famous, but for some reason he likes it here.