Sunday, December 31, 2017
QUOTES
12/31/2017
“I do quite a bit of sun tanning in the two canyons
[Big or Little Cottonwood Canyons, Utah] . . . The hotter it is the higher I
drive up the canyon. . . no clothes are better than those pesky tan lines.” –
Leigh
“Valalta ITA” (Video) - https://vimeo.com/8405597
". . . did you know that in January patriotic
nudists celebrate Benjamin Franklin: Founding Father, inventor, statesman and
nudist? Known as ‘The First American,’
Benjamin Franklin is certainly one of the most revered figures in American
history. From his many inventions
including bifocals and the lightning rod, to his accomplishments as a
politician and diplomat, and as a Founding Father of the United States of America,
Franklin lived a colorful and highly influential life. . . Benjamin Franklin is
only one of a number of famous nudists (or naturists) in history. Others known to have enjoyed skinny-dipping
or other nude activities include John Quincy Adams, Theodore Roosevelt, Lyndon
Johnson, The Duke and Duchess of Windsor, Walt Whitman and Henry David Thoreau.
In popular culture, Helen Mirren, Drew Barrymore, Alanis Morissette, Elle
McPherson, Alicia Silverstone, Woody Harrelson, Heidi Klum and many others have
indicated that they too enjoy shedding their clothes. . . So what are you
waiting for? It's Benjamin Franklin's
birthday on January 17, go ahead and honor his life and legacy by spending some
time in your own birthday suit!" - Cedar Trails Nudist Retreat
“Yesterday, as I was walking naked down the road
(except boots) to work on the tail around Shangri La, I realized how completely
naturism has become natural for me. I
felt totally natural walking and working naked outdoors. In fact, it took conscious thought to even
realize I was naked. Even the idea of
working in clothes seemed totally insane. Later I stopped to talk for about five minutes
about the trail with a lady friend who was out walking her dog. Afterwards, I realized how amazing it was for
a naked guy to approach and talk with a naked woman without a care from either person.” – Kenfreehiker
“Research suggests that sunbathing causes the
synthesis of vitamin D in the body, which is vital . . . for calcium absorption
and a strong immune system. Sun exposure
is essential for the growth of strong bones in young children.” - http://osnaturistas.com/saude-e-bem-estar/sua-saude/cinco-motivos-para-experimentar-a-nudez-social/
Saturday, December 30, 2017
QUOTES
12/30/2017
"We're a couple from southern VA. . . Have done a
couple short naked hikes at twilight and early evening . . . Our hike was
basically cross-country through some nice 50+ year hardwoods off of an
abandoned trail. Once safely away from
the parking area and a nearby trail, we followed a large stream and were able
to enjoy our freedom. We ended up on a
fire break for the last 1/2 mile or so that took us back to the car. 2-1/2 miles
total. We then drove to our little
retreat near Boydton, VA where we feel more free about stripping
completely. Enjoyed several hours
listening to the song birds, a Barred owl, and watching the squirrels. . . next
full Moon we're going back to do a full-fledged-full-Moon-full-moon!" - VA
Bare Couple
“Vera Playa Nude Beach World Record” (Video) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fbySUFpgKOo
“As far as waiting until one is ready to tell family
and friends before sharing a photo, it's far better to let family and friends
know from the first on your own terms than to have them find out later, before
you have a chance to explain what naturism is and isn't. From experience, I know they will find
out. It doesn't take a nude photograph
for people to find out - just word-of-mouth, and that's nearly impossible to
stop, Internet, photo, or not. One can
always compromise and allow back photos but not front photos. After all, the most important aspect of a
naturist photo is the context anyway, not the naked body.” – Kenfreehiker
“Wairau Valley Golf Course [New Zealand] may never be
the same again as about 25 keen naturists hit the green. You could say naked ambition drove a first
time naturist's win at the Wairau Valley Golf Course on Sunday. Twenty-five people, including some from the
United Kingdom and Australia, took part in Nude Golf International at the
township's nine-hole course.” – Claire Connell
“Nude hiking is freedom and the ultimate way to
experience nature.” – John
“I have run the gamut from car camping to back packing
and a few years ago I got a travel trailer . . . I love getting out in nature
and for me now camping in a nude campground is pretty close to heaven. Some are more to my liking than others and I
have definitely camped nude outside of these places at remote locations in the
desert and in the mountains, but it is really nice to get up in the morning and
not have to ever worry about wearing clothes period. I have wonderful memories of nude camp outs
with my friends from the Camping Bares, soaking in natural hot springs under
the stars enjoying a glass of wine feeling the hot water soak my weary bones
and contemplating the heavens. Great
times.” – NudeAl
Friday, December 29, 2017
QUOTES
12/29/2017
"I was at a state park lake in my home state of
Maine. I had just returned to the public
changing building after a swim. The
building had no roof so there I sat, naked in the sun and warm summer air. It felt so good and it was very relaxing. I just knew that this was the way it should
be. By the way, I was about 10 years old
at the time." – Jetman
“Viagens pela Amazônia | Índios Korubos | Parte 2”
(Video) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9wsedIoDjNQ
“Yeah, nude driving is fun. I always make sure to have a XXL t-shirt on
hand, or something similar that I can quickly throw on in case of police
attention.” – Alexdranda
“Saturday (June 15, 2011) we attended the Canyon
Country Naturists pool party in Mesa. It
was fun sunning and swimming and eating pot-luck and visiting with about 40
local naturists. We met many new
friends.” - Kenfreehiker
“Got back last week from a three-day canoe trip on the
Green River in Utah. We floated from
Green River State Park down to Mineral Bottom near Moab. Was able to be nude the entire time after
leaving the put-in, except for evenings when it was still too cool and
buggy. The river was high, so you could
float with very little paddling.
Campsites were somewhat difficult to find due to the high water covering
gravel and sand bars. There are plenty
of great hikes that can be made up side canyons-all suitable for nude
recreation. I particularly enjoyed
poking around the old Hey Joe Mine - nude of course.” – Mike
“By spending more time in the buff, you allow your
body to air out–thereby reducing your risk of infections forming.” – Bare Facts,
Personal email
Thursday, December 28, 2017
QUOTES
12/28/2017
“There is intimacy in a shared nude experience
regardless of the purpose of the nudity, be it casual, athletic, scientific,
artistic, philosophical or simply out of convenience, and how we regard and
accept that nudity is a matter of consequence.” – http://centauri4-naturism.tumblr.com/post/127694074856/take-it-off-7-struggles-of-being-a-nudist-in-a
“Naked Club's Video Streak edition 4” (Video) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=etqwz5cSv2o
“On a walk with about six of us including a woman we
met a dog walker. We exchanged a few
words and he was fine and he told us he'd seen in the media naturists were
about. We saw a few others in the
distance and they too were OK and didn't seem bothered. Being in a group, especially a mixed gender
one really helps. . . at the end of the day most people aren't upset by simple
nudity.” – Davie, http://freerangenaturism.com/forum/index.php?topic=655.450;topicseen
“When I’m naked hiking with friends, we choose walks
largely off the beaten track to try and avoid the general public.” – Emma
James, http://www.news.com.au/travel/travel-ideas/adventure/the-rules-of-going-naked-in-public/news-story/b32fe64a4db995e803c16ff2711d51de
“. . . for as long as I can remember, I was never
required to wear a robe or use a towel to cover up when walking from the
bedroom to the shower and back. I grew
up being naked in front of my mother in various circumstances. When I was young, she would draw my
bath. As I got older, she would walk in
the bathroom when I was showering, and stay there when I got out and dried
off. When I was young, she picked out my
clothes. As I got older, she would walk
in my room while I was dressing. I
changed my clothes and underwear in front of her. She has even walked in my bedroom and seen me
sleep nude. Being naked in front of my
mom was just a natural thing; I never gave it a second thought. . . She saw me
nude until I moved out in my early twenties.” – Rocco, http://offbeathome.com/parent-nudity-in-house/
“You shouldn’t stare at any people with no clothes on
and, if you are going into a zone that is clearly marked for naturism
[typically part of a beach or the grounds of open air swimming pool, rather
than part of a park] you should be prepared to take off your clothes or stay
away.” – Feargus O’Sullivan, https://www.citylab.com/navigator/2017/04/fight-over-naked-parks-beaches-germany/523710/?utm_source=nl__link1_042117
Wednesday, December 27, 2017
December Weather 2017
The weather has been amazing this December (2017). I've been able to get outside naked most days, even Christmas Eve and Christmas day, and yesterday, the day after Christmas, I worked outside nude building a camping area for a couple of hours, and walked the Nature and Meditation trail for nearly an hour (naked of course). I simply love being a naturist, even in December!
The weather has been amazing this December (2017). I've been able to get outside naked most days, even Christmas Eve and Christmas day, and yesterday, the day after Christmas, I worked outside nude building a camping area for a couple of hours, and walked the Nature and Meditation trail for nearly an hour (naked of course). I simply love being a naturist, even in December!
QUOTES
12/27/2017
“I kept my eyes down most of the time. I tried never to draw attention to myself. I
wore baggy grey clothes and ignored anyone trying to get my attention by, god
forbid, calling my name. I skipped
school. I never looked in the mirror. I felt physical pain whenever I caught an
accidental glimpse of myself. . . I had become the awkward young woman with the
acne covered skin and bubble butt. I
turned inward. There was nothing else I
could do. For years I lived my life so I
would not have to look at myself. I
closed my eyes while having sex. I spent
as little time in the bathroom and as much time in dimly-lit rooms as possible. I did not own a full-length mirror. But over the course of twenty years, some of
those things changed. . . [I took] a selfie. . . I took off all of my clothes . . . and gave
it a shot . . . After I heard the shutter go off . . . I was terrified. After several minutes passed, I stood up,
picked up the camera, and hit the ‘review’ button. I was absolutely shocked at what I saw. At first, I couldn’t believe it was me . . .
I looked lovely. . . In that instant, I was hooked. I started sending naked selfies out . . . and
started taking some just for me. The
more I did, the more I loved it, and over time, I watched my body change. . .
The transformation was subtle, but I could see that the more comfortable I
became with my body, the better it looked to me. . . this practice had infused
my life with a calm confidence I had not known before. I felt proud of my body. . . I had gone from
this intimidated, invisible young woman to a confident, free adult. I felt like if I could learn to love my body,
I could learn to do anything. So, I
did.” – Sara Young, http://www.elephantjournal.com/2015/08/please-look-at-my-naked-body-nudity/
“Spain is a haven for naturists as there is
apparently.no law against public nudity.
Social acceptance and politeness, however, dictate that naturist
activities are generally limited to certain areas. . . What I found in
Fuerteventura is an island where the history, the geography, the climate and
the social attitudes have combined to create a naturist-friendly atmosphere . .
. No, you won’t find anyone walking down the streets of a village or a town
nude. But you can comfortably go about
your naturist activities on any reasonable beach and probably in the
hinterlands as well . . . I did a hike up a volcanic cone, naked for part of
the walk.” (Video: https://vimeo.com/139410053
) - http://nakedmanrunning.me/2015/09/16/naked-run-6-1-fuerteventura-beach/
“When I became a home nudist, I regained my innocence
again.” – Naked Thought for Today, http://nakedthoughtfortoday.tumblr.com/archive
“. . . in the 19th century, a woman showing a man her
ankle was one of the most erotic and scandalous actions of the time. Now, we see pictures of women, scantily clad
in bras and underwear plastered 50 feet tall on office buildings. Erotic zones on the body change when society
changes.” – Sara Bensinger, http://www.xojane.com/fun/6-things-i-learned-while-being-naked-for-2-weeks
Tuesday, December 26, 2017
QUOTES
12/26/2017
“Nudists at the Sunshine Coast's ‘unofficial’ clothing
optional beach claim police have ‘blitzed’ the area and fined a couple in their
80s for baring all. . . as well as tourists from other parts of the world. The police have been turning up, hanging around
in the bushes for an hour or two and then leaping out and pouncing on
unsuspecting beach goers.. . . The beach is a popular destination for locals
and tourists alike and has been the unofficial ‘clothing optional beach’ for a
number of decades.” - http://www.sunshinecoastdaily.com.au/news/nudist-beach-sting-catches-out-couple-in-their-80s/3109828/
“Naturaleza y nudistas Artísticos” (Video) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cTwx4T1npmA
“When Naked - Nature’s peace will flow into you as
sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you,
and the storms their energy, while cares will drop off like autumn leaves.” - http://www.nudistescapes.com
“I started playing music when I would shower, and I
would dance around my bathroom, in front of the mirror. And my body--that was once so foreign to me
became something that I looked forward to seeing. How could I have ever been ashamed of
something so wonderful? How did I forget
that my body literally does everything for me?
Suddenly, I loved being naked, in the most innocent form
imaginable. I am no longer afraid to
look at this hot piece of ass in the mirror. . . So I encourage you to get to
know your body in its most innocent form.
Embrace every roll you may have, every scar or mole or stretch mark, the
cellulite, everything. . . I discovered that I actually like to be naked . . .
if you realize that nudity doesn't empower you to the fullest, then that's
completely okay. But don't cover
yourself up because you're ashamed of your body. You could be missing out on a lifelong
friend.” - Gloriousmeexpres, https://www.instagram.com/p/BNHYU1eg5ej/
“My son is 15 and we all still walk around naked,
including him! No issues at all.” –
MrsP, http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-4672840/When-parents-stop-letting-kids-naked.html#comments
“I met Batt-Rawden – composer, festival director, arts
administrator, magazine owner, and once-was-oboe-player – last night, at the
world premiere of 27, his work for string quartet. And he was, indeed, naked. I was in the audience for the Australian Art
Quartet's Butt-naked Salon concert at Sydney's Yellow House. . . Batt-Rawden
stood starkers while Sharpe painted him onto the walls. I can't tell you how weird this was. Wonderful, and weird.” - Amanda Hooton, http://www.canberratimes.com.au/good-weekend/the-naked-man-why-composer-andrew-battrawden-was-nude-at-his-own-premiere-20160830-gr4eca.html
Monday, December 25, 2017
Sunday, December 24, 2017
Naturists Make the Best Naturalists
Isn’t it interesting that the closer you get to nature, the
more you desire freedom from clothing?
I love to be naked in nature, and often work that way. I’ve built many public and private nature
trails and camp sites. I currently have nearly a mile
of nature and mediation trails and several camp sites on my land in Dewey, AZ, where I’ve posted signs
identifying the local vegetation, along with nature quotes.
My naturist friends love walking these trails naked with me, and some
have helped clean them up for the season.
I have friends who organized and built trails for naked
campers at the Magic Circle in Quartzite, AZ.
I’ve built some there as well.
I know people who freehike with an empty bag so they can pick
up and carry out junk left by textiles.
What does all this cost?
Nothing!
The idea that we must tax people so the government can
protect natural areas is simply false.
This simply allows bureaucrats to skim off our hard-earned money. Most outdoor work is done by volunteers, who may need to be trained and supervised, but I'll bet experts would volunteer to do this for free, especially if they could do it naked.
And some prudish bureaucrats create laws that limit our freedom to be naked in nature, costing everyone more, and stopping the very behavior that might improve things.
So, let’s love nature NAKED AND FREE!
Saturday, December 23, 2017
QUOTES
12/24/2017
“One of the claimed functions of the bra is to ‘support.’ If naturists appear to need little support when nude, why would they need support when textiled? The concept of support is of course entirely fictional. . . it is hard to believe that the human female was created in a way that required her to have her breasts cantilevered to prevent losing them, or damaging them. . . In reality, what the bra does is elevate the breast to a horizontal position, imitating pubescent breasts, thereby throwing the entire weight onto the back, neck and shoulders, sometimes with serious health consequences.” – https://youngnaturistsamerica.com/naturism-naturist-women-bra-necessity/
“British Naturists Interviewed for Breakfast TV”
(Video) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xv4YrjuOghM&feature=youtu.be
“Three days ago . . . I met a young woman while out
who said she thought she had seen a nuddie walker in the distance. I saw her first just before our paths crossed
so I had my wrap on. I told her that she
had and it was me. She just laughed so I
asked her if it bothered her that I walk naked.
She told me it did not bother her at all, so I took my wrap off and
continued to chat with her for a little while.
She told me that she walks the area regularly but had not seen me
before. She bid me have a lovely walk
and said she would give me a wave if she sees me again. I have met several ladies out walking alone
in the last month or so and none of them have appeared in the least bit
concerned that I walk naked. Same goes
for the men I have talked to.” – Gildo, http://www.naturist-corner.net/community/index.php?topic=20694.0;topicseen
“May God continue to bless you with wonderful trails
to hike, nude!” – NudePilot, https://www.truenudists.com/forum/viewthread.php?id=31955&page=1
“Do the photos help normalize nudity and reduce shame
toward the naked human body? Do they
encourage people to try naturism? Are
people looking at all the photos and thinking – ‘Gee this looks great, I want
to try naturism now’? My guess is
no. My guess is that the biggest fans of
these nude photo blogs and online ‘nudist’ picture galleries are, for the most
part, men and college age boys who get sexual gratification from looking at
naked photos.” – Felicity Jones, https://youngnaturistsamerica.com/nude-photo-pictures-blogs-nudist-photos-whats-point/,
“Capocotta family nudist beach is near Rome, so you
can get your fill of culture and burn your buns when you need a break.” - http://nudistscorp.com/nudist-women-and-teens.html
QUOTES
12/23/2017
“I found out about 30 years ago, just how liberated
the Austrians are when it comes to nudity.
They regard going around naked in their houses or in public as perfectly
normal. . . I was told in no uncertain terms, when I visited a sports club and
wanted to go in the sauna area, that any clothing was strictly forbidden! If I wanted to use the facilities I would
have to remove my swimming costume. . . It was a 'Eureka' moment and I have
never looked back.” – IanHCM, http://www.naturist-corner.net/community/index.php?topic=20304.0;topicseen
“BODY PAINTING NYC: HIS AND HERS” (Video) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1Stfq9Eruc
[Outside government buildings in the Congressional
Plaza in the Argentinian capital] “Four
women stripped off and wandered around naked in a bid to promote acceptance of
women's bodies. . . but were told 'this is no way to protest' and to get
dressed when police turned up.” - http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/naked-women-protest-outside-government-8890840
“We went away this past weekend to a camping ground .
. . We setup camp and started relaxing. . . I grabbed my shorts and strolled
off to the ablution facilities. I didn't
put them on. . . it isn't a nude camping ground. I would have had plenty of time to get
dressed if I needed to because in order for any staff to come to the bush camp
they would use a tractor or pick-up truck.
So for about 4 hours I was naked in nature. . . I'm so excited to have
finally been outside in the bush totally naked.” – Ndlovu, https://www.truenudists.com/groups/view.php?action=viewthread&id=956&idt=109752&page=last
“While naked, you have no clothes to hide behind, no
brands to show your wealth or taste. All
you have is a naked body that you will display confidently . . . Being naked
and chatting about nudism is a great ice breaker and a nice way to discover
that others are more like you that you can imagine.” - https://nuetheureux.wordpress.com/2015/06/29/5-ways-nudism-will-enhance-your-social-life/
“I was stationed in Guam serving duty on a Submarine
tender . . . we had a small on-base enlisted men's club, and our very own
swimming hole which was actually a smaller finger of the bay, with salt water
and fish swimming around, with a floating dock . . . I used to get up and out
on Saturday mornings, and go over to the pond, get in the water, drop my
trunks, and swim over to the dock, which was anchored to the sea bed. The water was twice as deep under the dock as
it was from the beach under the dock, and crystal clear. When I laid out on the diving board, you
could see the fish swimming around below.” - Michael B, Lynnwood, Washington, http://www.aanr.com/best-skinny-dip-experience&page=5
Friday, December 22, 2017
2017
Year in Review
Our main theme for 2017 was “Get a house on our land”
in Dewey, AZ. This year, we accomplished that!
The year started with a February nude Caribbean cruise. Amy and I visited several islands along with Lee,
Steve, Kitty, Larry, and hundreds of other naked folk. It was relaxing and exciting to sail naked and
enjoy these exotic places. The only
downer of the trip was losing my front bridge of teeth in the ocean at the
Grand Turkes (near the place we swam naked with the sting rays). I guess a passing barracuda is wearing them
now.
We enjoyed freehiking together, and with others on the
Mingus Mountain Freehiking trail and in the desert near Shangri La. Dan helped me clear the Mingus Mountain
Freehiking trail.
Our land has beautiful views! I often worked on the trails – many times
nude. I also nurtured a nude garden (the
tomatoes did great this year). As always,
it felt great to be without clothes in nature.
In July we traveled north to attend a family reunion. On the way we camped near Cedar Breaks national monument.
In August we finally finished the house on our land - what a relief after so long a wait. Because we had to move from our Pre
scott Valley apartment, we lived the first few weeks of August on our land in our travel trailer until the house was completed. But, at last we were able to live on our land and it was great! We had waited so long.
In August we finally finished the house on our land - what a relief after so long a wait. Because we had to move from our Pre
scott Valley apartment, we lived the first few weeks of August on our land in our travel trailer until the house was completed. But, at last we were able to live on our land and it was great! We had waited so long.
The nature and meditation trail on our land was nearly
complete, so I was able to walk free in nature nearly every day after
throughout the year. It has become a
spiritual retreat for us. We love this!
One day in September, Amy asked if I had heard from
Rick Roller. I explained that it had
been months. An hour later he called
and explained that we needed to recruit Realtors again. He’d discovered a super opportunity with a newer
company – eXp Realty. Later that day, I decided to go for
it and called the local Real Estate school – the last class of the year was
starting that night. So, I’m off on a
new venture, and hope to finish the Real Estate test before year end.
During October and November I constructed a shed on the side of our new house. We needed a shed for the soft water unit we bought anyway, so I simply made it bigger to hold my tools and yard equipment. It turned out great! Not bad for an old guy.
Amy was busy beautifying the inside of the new home. She added a fireplace/mantle, and two sliding barn doors, along with other features.
We spent Thanksgiving Day with family and then with friends celebrating the anniversary of our naked commitment ceremony at the Magic Circle in Quartzite, walking the new trails, eating out at the pizza place, and enjoying a wonderful meal cooked in sun ovens by Lee.
Amy was busy beautifying the inside of the new home. She added a fireplace/mantle, and two sliding barn doors, along with other features.
We spent Thanksgiving Day with family and then with friends celebrating the anniversary of our naked commitment ceremony at the Magic Circle in Quartzite, walking the new trails, eating out at the pizza place, and enjoying a wonderful meal cooked in sun ovens by Lee.
In December, Amy and I traveled to Yuma, stayed at a
RV park for three days, and had our teeth fixed across the border in
Mexico. It’s amazing to look real again
after losing my teeth in the ocean!
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