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General Naturism Discussion / Re: Public Promotion of Nudism/Naturism.

« on: October 28, 2016, 01:15:53 AM »

They should have asked this group and saved lots of money. Except I don't see any references to nude "bathers."
http://qz.com/804022/health-benefits-japanese-forest-bathing/

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Introductions / Re: New from New England

« on: October 14, 2016, 11:04:58 PM »

Thanks John.  Not really that far away and it sounds most welcoming.  I "googled" Harriman and found a visitor's site in which one visitor commented that "there was even a nude beach."  That didn't deter them from giving the site a 5 Star rating.  And it didn't say whether or not they participated!!  If they didn't, they probably wanted to!

Do others find, as I do, that while many folks criticize or joke about nudity, they probably would like to try it, but probably lack the courage to participate.  In lieu of that, they laugh or joke.  Seems to be a tell-tale sign. Lot's of "wannabes" out there.

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General Naturism Discussion / Re: Where is everybody?

« on: October 14, 2016, 10:49:37 PM »

I am obviously NEW here, but as I perused the listing for Members, I noticed the same statistics cited by eyesup!  I too wonder as I see that and how active some might be.  And some have been on the list for several years with nary a single post.  Yet, there are some with over 1000 posts.  I guess upwards of 100 would be an indication of "Active" to some degree.  Interesting ... just an observation.

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Introductions / Re: New from New England

« on: October 14, 2016, 05:00:18 PM »

Excellent Nudeed. Familiar with Catamount trail from years ago, but not Free Range.  Will have to try it.  Thanks.

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Introductions / Re: New from New England

« on: October 14, 2016, 03:34:55 AM »

JohnP - you wrote: Most of our activities take place in beautiful nude-friendly Vermont.  Perhaps without being too specific, unless it doesn't matter, can you tell me where are some of those "nude-friendly" spots?  Thanks.

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Introductions / Re: New from New England

« on: October 13, 2016, 07:33:28 PM »

A matter of semantics perhaps?  Maybe one can not be seen "getting naked." e.g. removing textiles.  That would be an offense. But, given that no one actually observed the action of "getting naked" and only observed "nakedness," that would be fine?

Not exactly why the "street" and the "park" would be treated differently. As to being naked in the shop, maybe that is complicated by being in or on someone's property that is not yours or not in the "public" domain.  ??  Interesting.

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Introductions / Re: New from New England

« on: October 11, 2016, 01:56:13 PM »

Thanks John.  And so I will continue, at least here at home, to be careful and watchful.  Then again, when I go home to Vermont, well I guess I would say, "all bets [and clothing] are off!"  Best Wishes.

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Introductions / Re: New from New England

« on: October 10, 2016, 07:30:19 PM »

Thanks John, appreciate the information.  What are the laws in Vt. relative to nudity? Massachusetts? I see some of the pictures are at or very near trailheads.  I am new at this so am concerned about that aspect.  Is your group somewhat formal or how does one get notification of your hikes, etc?

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Introductions / Re: New from New England

« on: October 09, 2016, 03:11:10 PM »

Central Mass., but I actually grew up in Vermont.  Looking forward to hearing about, and hopefully, being able to join in some closer to home free range activities!  I hike, I bike, I ski, kayak and snowshoe ....

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Introductions / New from New England

« on: October 08, 2016, 12:24:00 AM »

Hello to all.  Happy to have found the site.  Not many places around here so I keep searching for those "free range" opportunities.  It's definitely the way to go, but what am I doing, preaching to the choir.  Inside our the condo is no problem but it's tough getting outside.