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The Site was Down Three Days!  

We just learned today that the site was down! Apparently our host overwrote thousands of their customer’s HomePages about three days ago, but didn’t tell anyone. 

Instead, they chose to try to fix it themselves, I guess they were too embarrassed to admit their mistake... very unprofessional. However, rather than wait for them to restore the homepage, I re-uploaded it myself. Firefox pulled-up the new page instantly... but Safari and Chrome (Webkit Browsers) don’t seem to get the message straight off. If you are having trouble... you might want to clear your cache and browsing history. Alternatively you could just hit this link: GNWI.CO.UK

More news on the Shop and it’s ‘Grand Opening’ very soon... so check back.

Tattooing from the ‘Mobile Studio’ - ‘Business As Usual.’

After leaving his old studio, we all thought Rabbit would feel a little home sick working from the ‘Mobile Studio’ until his new place was done. I mean... he’d been at the old premises for over twenty years and in that particular studio for around ten! Had it all kitted-out just the way he wanted it... he could see the familiar face of ‘Robert’ his favourite goldfish staring back at him from the tropical tank bubbling away in the corner, and his sound system was tweaked just the way he wanted it!

But then, we can all recall the day when Moo... while hoovering-up, slightly moved Rabbit’s chair to another position  . Rabbit was found shocked, dazed and disorientated two miles away wandering in a field on the outskirts of Lakenheath mumbling something about ‘the end of the World’. And how can we forget the morning Bryan walked in to find Robert floating on the top of the tank with Frank and Albert eating his tail? It was only Bryan’s quick thinking that averted total disaster, although he did have some explaining to do when the kids got home... informing them how their goldfish first had to transform into a tadpole before finally being able to transform into fully grown goldfish! ...which would take place the following Friday, after Bryan’s next pay cheque.

So as you can imagine, it was with some trepidation and concern that we eyed Rabbit entering into the ‘Mobile Studio’ for the first time since the move! . But all is well... Rabbit is as I write happily tattooing away in the Studio! Though he does keep saying odd things like “Great Convention” and “I’ll have to do this one again next year”.

So... my message is this, although in a ‘slightly’ shifted dimension, Rabbit is banging out tattoos as usual from the ‘Mobile Studio’. And although the premises as a whole looks, and is a renovation project, all inquiries, consultations, piercings and tattooings are also carrying-on ‘As Usual‘. So if you’ve been thinking about that tattoo but thought we were closed, give us a ring. Only don’t burst Rabbit’s bubble... if he asks you what you think of the convention, just play along with him and say “It’s Great Rabbit... the best ever!” 

GNWI - Social Networking

Hey... just a quick nudge to remind all to join our ‘Social Networks’, that’s if you haven’t already. The Social Networks are Moo’s department, she keeps everyone up-to-date with what’s going-on. I have a bit of a bash on the Facebook account at times but Moo is the ‘Network Guru’... not me.

Rabbit has being making promises of another tattoo vid for the Youtube channel... but I’m guessing there’s little chance of that until the renovations are finished. But hey, don’t leave it till then... hit one or more of the logos below and join us. 

Progress - 29th November

Everything is on schedule... 

Well, except no one can find the schedule, yes Rabbit’s lost the chocolate wrapper that had all the plans written on it... but we’re soldiering on regardless!

Master Plan ‘A’ questioned! 

Part of Rabbit ‘n’ Bryan’s master plan ‘A’ was... that Rabbit would tattoo just outside in the Mobile Studio for half the day, then reappear hammer in hand and hard hat on to direct operations from the chair in the tea-room, but after glueing his boot to the floor, losing tools and generally getting in the way the wisdom of this decision has been brought into question.

Master Plan ‘B’

During a secret meeting at CJ’s... Bryan, Ian and Moo conspired together to convince Rabbit that his time would better be spent working from the mobile Studio, that rather than cough splutter... ‘helping-out’ in the renovation process   that it would be more advantageous for him to generate more cash to throw at the project tattooing!

Then things really got moving as Bryan suddenly had the idea... “why not offer tattoos in exchange for labour or even materials?”. Makes sense, with so many people wanting their skin inked by the very best, but are strapped for cash it’s a golden opportunity for those with a bit of time on their hands or building materials kicking around, to get inked by the UK’s finest!

In all this excitement, Ian... swallowing the last of one of CJ’s lush sandwiches cleared his throat to say “why not offer tattoo vouches for labour and materials too?”. Hey... why not, I’m sure that even if someone has no skin left to ink, a few vouchers would make another a great Christmas present.

During this inspirational meeting... Moo getting far too carried away with the spirit of things stood-up to repeat a slightly altered version of a quote uttered by John F Kennedy, when standing... with her eyes slightly tearful she said....

“And so, my fellow ‘Grin and Wear-icans’ ask not what Grin n Wear It can do for you. But rather... ask what you can do for ’Grin n Wear It!!!”. 

And so... on a serious note (as if I’m not always serious), if you think you may have some building skills or materials you’d like to exchange for high quality ink or tattoo vouchers, give us a ring and we’ll see what we can do! Phone: 01842 861104 - Mobile: 07510 070716

Adam Small Large (I blame Bryan... he told me it was Small, honest!) 
If anyone knows Adam Small Large... or if you are reading this Adam, you never left your contact details... please give us a call dude!

17th November - Quick Update more very soon

THE BIG MOVE IN SHORT

1. We are now open. 
2. The landline is now live.
3. The shop email will be checked 2-3 times a day... so still no instant replies.
4. Our new premises is directly opposite the old, adjacent to CJ’s Sandwich Bar.
5. While extensive building work is taking place, we will be working from our ‘purpose made Mobile Studio’ on site.
6. We anticipate our ’Grand Opening’ about January 2012.
7. Keep an eye on the ‘Blog’ where we will keep you updated on our progress.

THE BIG MOVE IS NOW ON!

OK... I’ve got allot to say, so put down that ‘Budweiser’ and concentrate dudes!  

1). Rumours.
Ignore all the gossip... as soon as we announced that we were moving, the local grapevine ‘kicked’ into action. Apparently...

• Rabbit burnt his ‘tattooing hand’ whilst trying to retrieve a piece of chocolate that had fallen down the back of the toaster, and so grievously wounded has been forced to retire!
• Rabbit has decided to chuck-in tattooing to follow his life-long ambition of flower arranging. 
• The local sweet shop has at last called in Rabbit’s outstanding debt, so Rabbit has declared bankruptcy.

And these are all fabrications... well, apart from the local sweet shop sending around the heavies  Still... my point is this WE ARE UP AND RUNNING... but will need a couple of weeks to haul our kit to the new premises (more on that below).

2). Location.
After searching for a premises to better suite our needs, having travelled extensively throughout Europe, Asia and the Americas, Rabbit returning from viewing a property adjacent to the Vatican decided to move from 154 High Street - Lakenheath to... 133 High Street - Lakenheath! 

So yes... we are still local, even directly across the street! It is the right-hand-side of what used to be the old garage. The left-hand-side of the building is occupied by CJ’s Sandwich Bar, who probably make the best sandwiches in the World (OK... so I’m after a free meal!). But remember, we’ll be on the right-hand-side, though you wouldn’t know it... as currently, the building is just a shell. 

3). Opening Times.
Obviously, with any relocation... however close-by, there is bound to be some disruption to trade, although we do have a plan in place... initially this is what ‘should’ happen...

1. We will be closed from the 3rd of November and reopening again at the new site, from the 15th of November.
2. Our Landline phone number of 01842 861104 will be unmanned until roughly the 21st of November... so please use our shop mobile number of 07510 070716 until then.
   It is going to take them that long to transfer us over to the new property  but the shop number will remain the same, it just won’t be manned for a couple of weeks.
3. For the same reasons the Shop email will only be checked about two to three times a day, so don’t expect any instant replies... but be sure, we will get back to you!
4. As the new premises is a shell, we will be working from our purpose made ‘Mobile Studio’ while extensive building work is being carried-out. This Mobile Studio was originally rigged for exhibitions, conventions and out-of-shop tattooing... so has passed it’s ‘health inspection’ and meets all health and safety requirements. This will be based at the new premises (133 High Street , directly opposite the old Shop).
5. We anticipate having a grand opening of the new premises in January 2012. 
6. Keep an eye on the Blog Page, as we will be running a blog there to keep you informed of the progress of the building project.

Exciting Times... We’re Moving Shop! 



Yes it’s true... after 20 years based at Lakenheath, we are about to move.

Originally ‘Grin n Wear It’ was wholly based around Rabbit, evolved into a studio with multiple artists catering for everyone’s need.

However, more recently we have changed direction... aiming for a ‘one-on-one’ quality service based around Rabbit’s high quality tattooing and Bryan’s long experience in body piercing. With the current building no longer meeting our needs we have found the ideal home for our new studio.

Watch this space for more news as we finalise the details...

‘Heydon’ added

Heydon has just been added to the ‘Ongoing Work’ section of the Gallery. Click on the image to visit his album.