It's a lot like being on tour with a huge band like the Rolling Stones or U2. You come to a city, set up shop for three days, take a day to tear it down and then move on to the next place. Tattoo you John Gilpin's tent, the Original Airbrush Tattoo, had a stream of customers who got tattoos that could last from two to seven days. Even though the Grand Prix was roaring in the background, not one customer asked for a theme-related tattoo. It's really more of a type.
People ask mostly for arm bands or butterflies.
Gilpin, a Christian, declined the request. The serene scene Serene hardly could describe any part of the boisterous Grand Prix, except for the area by the Aquarium of the Pacific. The scene there made for a dramatic juxtaposition with the hectic pace closer to the track. I haven't seen anyone go in for at least a half-hour. No official ticket numbers were given at the aquarium, but visitors were infrequent.