QUOTES 9/23/2016

“There’s just something about people leaving their fabulous cars and taking off their expensive watches.  Everybody is just on that same level and you’re meeting somebody for who they actually are.” – Nikki, http://www.theplaidzebra.com/spent-afternoon-naked-public-nothing-weird/

“Clothes are very often designed to show off and emphasize certain aspects of male and female physiques and usually the more sexual aspects - breasts, backsides, etc.  When you're nude you have no help - you are just you.  Being nude with others can often be a totally asexual experience - one reason while it feels so great - there's no stress or pressure to look good!” – Krause, https://www.truenudists.com/groups/view.php?action=viewthread&id=8684&idt=95010&vpage=1

“Almost every time I've hiked in the nude I've encountered textiles on the trails, no other nudes yet though. . . It’s been everything from couples, to families, to groups.  I usually have a backpack on and a towel slung over my shoulder, I just pull it in front of me when others approach.  I've received no negative reactions so far, one or two have acted mildly surprised and a few wives have tried for a better look, but that's about it.  I'm actually making some freehiking ahead signs to drop at the trailhead whenever I go out just to give people a heads up.” – Harty, https://www.truenudists.com/groups/view.php?action=viewthread&id=132&idt=57646&page=2

“I had learned of a nude event at a nearby gym. . . sponsored by a local nudist club which rented the facility for an evening once a month or so.  I . . . determined to go to the event having always been intrigued by nudism but never trying it.  I was as nervous as I could get worrying about how I'd ‘respond’ but I was committed.  I drove over to the health club that Saturday evening and sat in the car just eyeing the place for a good 10 minutes.  I was not about to chicken out.  I went in, paid my admission fee and headed for the locker room.  I quickly figured out that everything was co-ed.  There was a couple in the men's locker room and they were naked. . . I just stripped as quickly as I could. . . I took a quick dip in the pool and then went to the sauna and hot tub.  I was feeling very comfortable nude.  This was great. . . Everyone was so friendly and open.  I got involved in the volleyball game.  Here I was playing co-ed naked volleyball.  I was totally hooked.” - George E, http://aanr.com/first-time-nudist-experience&page=20

“I love maintaining our landscaping and ALWAYS do it nude, in the backyard. . . Our neighbors next door across the street have seen me naked out back doing yard work.  The next door neighbor waved and smiled.  The neighbor across the street has only casually mentioned it to me in conversation ... like ... I think people should do what they want in their backyards and if people don't like what they see ... they shouldn't look!  Another time she said ... I bet you have to really be careful when trimming that palm in the back yard. . . She's a real nice younger lady with a late teen daughter.  I thought she might be a little intolerant about my nudity but obviously not.” – AndyDi, https://www.truenudists.com/forum/viewthread.php?id=28480&page=1