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General Naturism Discussion / Re: The Annual Coping with Winter Thread

« on: February 07, 2017, 01:35:42 AM »

Hi Jbee.

I have done a lot of nude camping, hiking, canoeing, and just sittin' at home. I love the freedom so much that it was a MAJOR factor in the decision to purchase some land. There is a story here. We've been looking for land for the past four years and we've seen and investigated a few potential sites, but this one jumped off the page. Here we find a drilled well, a septic bed, a building site, a power line, a road set and settled for 30+ years, and a seller that was in a difficult position and had to close. A little more than two years ago a great orange glow alighted the neighbouring sky one night before the onset of winter. The five bedroom house that was started as a project in the 80s, and never completed more than being roof tight, was unoccupied but under control of some rental tenants. Their stolen generator had set a spark in the building and the great marijuana gro-op in the house was thusly set ablaze.

The house burnt to the ground. Now with two years past we came along at the end of the selling season and placed our offer. We did all the checks that any reasonable buyer would perform like test the water in the well for contamination, assess the work to clean up the metal debris that remains on the site, check the legal instruments describing the property, called and talked neighbours of the property, and so on. We closed the deal and now we are the happy owners.

The perimeter of the land; that is, the distance to walk the entire property line is about 2.6 kilometers (1.6 miles) and it is all forest inset with a beautiful wetland and pond. A lake is less than a mile away. The nearest neighbour is about a mile away. I can imagine tossing the clothing as soon as I reach the property line and living free for days at a time on this newly purchased hardwood and softwood forest. We have pine and oak and maple and who knows what else. I have much to explore (in the nude -- when the warm weather arrives). The area amounts to 100 acres.

For now, we are using our truck camper for a weekend shelter as we build a cabin. On Saturday night we had a great campfire. Alas, spring cannot come soon enough, but I can be patient and for now there are no bugs to bother us while we build. It's damn cold out though.

Cheers,

Alf

We bought some land before Christmas and since then we've been out to the site most weekends, staying in a small camper and working on a small camp. The nights seem long, but we deal with it with a campfire when the weather cooperates. Otherwise, it's into the camper for a card game, a movie, or early to bed.

I feel an inner peace when I walk the lane late in the evening under the dazzle of the night sky.

I can hardly wait for warmer weather to arrive, but then there will be bugs.

../Alf

Tell us more. Trees, grass, hills, acre, two, or more, or less? Nearby neighbors, nude potential? Can we come visit? Wildlife? What kind of camp are you making? Rustic wood structures, tent, firepit, composting, anythiong that you might elaborate? We are talking about gettaways in National Forests and a portable camp set up. Tent with warm stove, shower, airbed, rugs, 4x4 back into the site and hike everywhere nude.
Curious....
Jbee

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General Naturism Discussion / Re: The Annual Coping with Winter Thread

« on: January 24, 2017, 01:22:30 AM »

This winter, the darkness of the season stretches long and I am really noticing it. We (my wife and I) have each suffered the season's first virus, but more than any other winter, the cast of the long nights has been recognized.

We bought some land before Christmas and since then we've been out to the site most weekends, staying in a small camper and working on a small camp. The nights seem long, but we deal with it with a campfire when the weather cooperates. Otherwise, it's into the camper for a card game, a movie, or early to bed.

I feel an inner peace when I walk the lane late in the evening under the dazzle of the night sky.

I can hardly wait for warmer weather to arrive, but then there will be bugs.

../Alf

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Free Range Naturism / Re: Encounters...what to do?

« on: August 02, 2016, 10:53:01 PM »

. . . as I was approaching the car, I heard a twig break behind me and, looking over my shoulder, saw a jogger with a couple of dogs coming up behind me. He was about 30 yards away and so I decided that he had probably already seen me and there was no point in dressing so I continued, greeting him with a cheerful “Good morning” as he passed. A few yards further on he stopped and called for his dogs then looked at me and asked “Why aren’t you wearing any clothes?” in a rather sniffy I-want-to-be-offended sort of tone. . .

Hi Ian.

I think that since we appear out of place, that our responses are not quite what they would be a second time around because we know that we are out of place. Crossing paths with other people is sometimes unexpected and faced with someone who 'expects' other people to conform to their ways can result in a vocal clash. Oh well, the jogger may open his mind as he too reflects on his day.

Cheers,

Alf

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General Naturism Discussion / Re: Medical evidence or (Who didn't know this?)

« on: August 02, 2016, 10:39:18 PM »

I've read and listened to blogs on this subject and the advice to the level headed, non-extremist, reasonable person is that some sun exposure is extremely good and natural. As with many things, too much sun exposure can become a bad thing, so when I 'feel' the sun beating down too strong, I seek shade or I will use some chemical sun protection.

It is reasonable to believe that people who go out and shock their systems with the sun will increase their risk of bad effects like a short term sunburn or something worse.

../Alf

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Free Range Naturism / Re: The Art of Free Range Naturism

« on: July 27, 2016, 03:48:00 AM »

I'm proud of you All!

Cheers,

Alf

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Free Range Naturism / Re: The Art of Free Range Naturism

« on: July 23, 2016, 03:25:01 PM »

This whole discussion has avoided the obvious point: "why organized nudists need towels". Seriously, I hate to carry a towel and it is solely to be used to keep a seat clean from our possible dirty asses. The towel is a symbol that we shouldn't be naked. Alternatively, if we are clean, no towel or "towel shame" is needed. Therefore, the art of free range naturism requires some hygiene practices. I always wash myself after defecating. In my ramblings, there is always a river, creek, shoreline, garden hose, or even a shower stall somewhere nearby. So squat (squatting is best), wipe, wash, and then I'll proudly sit any damn place I choose, and without the naturist's flag --the standard white towel.

../Alf

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Naturism & Art / Re: Body Painting

« on: July 23, 2016, 03:05:33 PM »

I like that this is in the media. Perhaps, with more bike days, body painting, and accepted events where nudity is accepted or encouraged, we may take a turn in North America regarding body acceptance instead of body shame.

../Alf

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General Naturism Discussion / Re: Spot the Looney (sorry Nudist)

« on: June 30, 2016, 03:21:15 PM »

I don't have a working nudist detector in my brain. If I did, I'd probably have some nudist friends. Instead, I have friends that have no objections to my occasional nudity when with them. I suppose I could discover some like minded people if I visit a place where nudity is encouraged or permitted openly. I've never been to the Grand Barn, despite it being not far from me -- I'm not sure about that place, the website presents some peculiar ideas. Personally, I started as a secret naturist and generally that is my play. It is rare that I spot another person in the nude.

Regards,

Alf

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General Naturism Discussion / Re: Vermont is still number 1

« on: June 30, 2016, 03:00:19 PM »

Media bias and media sensibilities are blatantly obvious. For example, here in Canada yesterday, the local media had an outright orgy blush over the visit of the US President and our selfie crazed Prime Minister. Oh, by the way, Enrique Peña Nieto was also visiting. Who will remember that?

So, nudity isn't illegal in Vermont. . .   interesting.

../Alf

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Introductions / Re: New from Pennsylvania

« on: June 18, 2016, 05:27:51 PM »

Hello CN11211

Does that mean Code Name one one two one one?

Doesn't matter . . . I though of a Star Trek NG episode when I saw your Alias.

If I could start over, I would have started my naturism in my high school years. Those were the days of curiosity and exploration, but I was extremely timid and absolutely reticent about nudity. Give it time, be cautious but don't feel ashamed of your desire to be nude or of any time you get in your backyard. We were all born nude.

Welcome,

Alf

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Introductions / Re: Hello, Alf is back.

« on: June 18, 2016, 05:17:59 PM »

Well, I suppose I should hang around here from time to time. So many familiar names and so much interest in our shared journey in the highly variable and wondrous tapestry of life. In all the years that I've been exploring the limits of naturism, I've only had two minor complaints mentioned to me and neither of them was more than a concern expressed from one person. I am feeling more liberated than ever, but I still reserve my outdoor nudity to remote or secluded places.

I didn't know that my stories and exploits were such inspiration. There is much fiction spilled out on the Internet and lots for us to read for the topics of nudity, being nude, and living nude, but in all practicality I suspect that much of it is fiction or exaggerated truth. The TSNS site required membership, and behind the gates of that site I felt free to tell it as it was for me. Here, I see that some of the site is open to any visitor, but today there is a greater measure of openness in our society than ever there was in recent history. The outpouring of support for people that identify as LBGTQ is surely evidence of a wider societal acceptance of variety in life and love. The World would be dull as dishwater if we all wore the same skin and shared the same thoughts. What`s that movie wherein Society was segregated?  . . .    Divergent?

Anyhow, with the current maturity of the Internet, I think this is a great home for us and I do appreciate that this forum is here for us all.

Summer begins on Monday, and I am truly looking forward to some good days this year.

Thank you for all the welcome messages.

Your friend,

Alf

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Free Range Naturism / Re: Reluctance and Hesitation

« on: June 11, 2016, 05:27:15 PM »

I greeted him at the beginning of the weekend. I was then wearing clothes. The couple was very friendly and though I didn't say anything about nudity, they must have seen me many times after that when I was nude, skinny dipping, paddling, or possibly when I was relaxing at camp. I think it was a Pavlovian, or predictable, response.

Cheers,

Alf

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Introductions / Re: Hello, Alf is back.

« on: June 11, 2016, 05:22:37 PM »

Hi Fellows.

Wow! I am impressed and humbled by these warm greetings. I took a step back for a few reasons. Mostly, I was concerned that I was going a bit too far with my 'craft' and my desire to be nude and how to achieve that and so on. I also wanted to focus on some hobbies and some family issues, and I will say that working with computers all day for my job takes a toll and I had lost some interest to get to the keyboard in the evenings. My daughter is now married and for that my wife and I were very much committed to the work of preparations, and that went on for months.

In reflection, I don't think the forum was any cause for my concerns about the way I practice the craft of naturism. Much of what I continue to do now is the same as it was, though refined by experience. My wife has become very comfortable with her appearance and comfort in the nude. She wears less than ever when we go camping and is often enjoying the warm days fully exposed. Within ten years she went from being self-conscience to being open and free spirited.

I haven't used ice for a few years, but I still feel best when I cannot access clothing. On one solo camping trip two years ago I took all of my clothes, packed them in a bag, paddled away from camp and stashed the bag in the forest. Back at camp I was then nude and with no option but to remain nude. It was fantastic. I did have a visitor and had to face him whilst remaining fully nude. He was not offended. That is usually the case, but unless I secure my clothing away somehow, I will always run for them if I can. My wife plays the game well now. I often hand my clothes to her and she then secures them away from me.

I see that Stuart and Karla have written about being nude when meeting other people. It doesn't seem to be an issue for them when out on the trails.

For my last two summer vacations with my wife, we traveled to different provinces and for all of that time I was in bare feet. All of my foot ware was left at home. I will do the same this year.

I see that the forum is more open to public view here; I trust it is being moderated. I appreciate that the site is carefully managed.

I've seen Tanman's name, but he hasn't been active for a while. Perhaps he too has reduced his time at the keyboard.

I did get an e-mail from Ian about this site. The mail arrived in June last year, but I didn't jump to it at the time. There was too much going on and we were seldom home.

I will share some stories and I hope to comment on yours from time to time.

Sincerely,

Alf

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Free Range Naturism / Reluctance and Hesitation

« on: June 10, 2016, 03:03:38 AM »

I was camping at Green Lake last weekend under a sunny sky enjoying early summer warmth. I was the only nude person at my campsite, and that was acceptable to my wife and friends. I was nude all day Saturday until cool air set in after dusk. Aside, I'll say that the mosquitoes were very much at work around the time of sunset.

The reluctance was not mine. It was that I noticed another camper, a man, sharing a site with a lady that could have been his wife, that this man was about to skinny dip when I was paddling in a kayak and came into his view. I was well off shore, but I'm absolutely certain that he recognized that I was nude in the kayak. I certainly saw him begin to remove his shorts in preparation for a quick dip, but when he saw me, he immediately pulled up his shorts and waited for me to pass by before he finally stripped and dipped. I saw at a distance that he finally took to the water.

So why did he choose to hesitate rather than dive in whilst I was in view? He knew that I was from the other campsite because we'd met on Friday to say hello as neighbouring campers (I was wearing shorts then), so I'm pretty sure that I was not offending him. I think he reacted just as he would have if any other boat would have passed by.

Penny for your thoughts?

Cheers,

Alf

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Introductions / Hello, Alf is back.

« on: June 10, 2016, 02:28:58 AM »

Hello Folks.

Alf here. Yes, the same Alf of old. I'm back after taking priorities and life in different directions for a number of years.

Let me identify myself such that the 'elders' will recognize me. I am Alf from Ontario and I am a hard core barefooter. If I can't be in the nude, I can surely be barefooted.

For the past few years, I've explored some new hobbies, but I always fall back on my innate desire to be nude whenever possible. My camping trips in fair weather and when the insects are bearable are to places where I can lose the clothing and enjoy the embrace of nature.

I've been away from the old forum and from your good company for far too long. I stepped away not so much for losing interest, but more perhaps due to my own feelings that maybe I was taking things too far at times. I still try to do the 'crazy' enforced nudity stuff and despite the passage of a few years and that I am now wearing older man`s clothes (when necessary), I still hear that inner calling that yearns to be heard -- "be naked Alf, and get as far away from clothing as possible".

I recall that one of my last posts to the old site was about our human nature, that we are sexual beings, and that we each have desires and fantasies in life. The one long enduring desire that I've always felt has been to be nude, especially in the great outdoors. Over the years my bravery increased and I overcame inhibitions to become a secret naturist. It's my body screaming to be barefoot all over and it is a desire that never rests for long.

It surely is nice to find some familiar folks on this new forum.

Cheers,

Alf