don't flatter yourself. your knob isn't big enough to fit all that.

My first and most recent bikes have been four speeds, actually. Of course some bikes are 5 and 6 speeds, too. But I've been used to the four speed so that's what I'd get. The most important thing is that people understand the idea.

Merc - That's why I'm a bit shaky on the idea, is that I don't like letters or numbers either, but I think it's more of a picture than just numbers. Dunno, I'll think about it some mo'

You could always start with a three-speed, then add one gear whenever you feel you need a new tattoo.

I think PRNDL is more fun.

Anybody else remember Lisa Douglas pronouncing it "prinandle?"

I think you should do something more radical. Frame the bits in something.

Get "L - T - F - C" on your right fingers, and "E - S - U- K" on your left, between fingernails in mid knuckle....saves time and money.

Completely OT, but just off Old Street roundabout (East London) there's a fast food shop that sells Fried Chicken, Kebabs, Fish. The large sign just reads, "FCKF" which I always read as Fuck Off and it always cheers me up immensely.