How was your month for Free Range Naturism?

[jbeegoode]

Oops!

[johnb]

My figures for October are,

One SOC walk - 5.5hrs

One other walk - 1.25hrs

Working in woods once - 2hrs

One short beach visit - 25min

Driving twice total  - 1.75hrs

John

[balead]

Having thought my FRN season was over in October, I was surprised to be free range sunbathing for 2 hours on the 1st of November. That really must be the end now...

[milfmog]

Having thought my FRN season was over in October, I was surprised to be free range sunbathing for 2 hours on the 1st of November. That really must be the end now...

It may be the end for this year (although you might get lucky) but next spring is not that far away and this is the best time of year to explore and look for potential locations to try out when the warmth returns.

Glad to learn that you managed to make the most of the kind weather on Sunday.

Have fun,


Ian.

[nudewalker]

As bad as October started for me November has been a pleasant surprise so far. The only fly in the ointment has been the start of hunting season which limits my areas to enjoy free ranging.

[balead]

It may be the end for this year (although you might get lucky) but next spring is not that far away and this is the best time of year to explore and look for potential locations to try out when the warmth returns.

That's true Ian, but my local area has been fully explored and I'm happy with the two places I know, both about a mile from home. When the sun's out I just want somewhere I can get to as quickly as possible to take full advantage of it.

[eyesup]

Daily temps have dropped below 100.

On Oct. 2, I noted the temps had finally dropped below 100.
Right now it’s rainy and 52. Big change. Cold I don’t mine so much. Wet and cold is annoying.

Duane

[eyesup]

I wonder if a sauna is hot enough to kill most body lice and such critters?   It may have many health benefits we don't even understand.

Most saunas are regulated to not exceed 104D F, or thereabouts. If you tinker with them you could change that, but it's probably not a good idea. I don't know what a critical temp would be for insects et.al.

If 104 is ok for us, it's most likely not dangerous for bugs. The chlorine level would probaly have more impact.

Duane

[jbeegoode]

Daily temps have dropped below 100.

On Oct. 2, I noted the temps had finally dropped below 100.
Right now it’s rainy and 52. Big change. Cold I don’t mine so much. Wet and cold is annoying.

Duane

SSSHHHH!!! Never ever complain about rain, desert rat. You might get what you pray for!! Rain good. It breaks up the monotony of all of those clear sunny days and makes for fun sunsets. Things grow. If you keep that up, you might find yourself in a desert! I always remember the grey dead desert during the drought when it rains, with gratitude. The wet cold will pass quickly in the desert.

It's been raining here every week consistently, and more. Very confusing, but the temps are down under 100, now, too. I'm looking forward to your posts...hint.

I think that you are confusing a spa with a sweat/sauna in that last post. We keep the sweat at 140F to 180F, we are soaked with perspiration, the towels that we sit on are soaked. Mary likes it hotter still, passing the redline on the thermometer. I can only take five to fifteen minutes of that. It burns my lungs, and I get spaced out and extremely calm. The skin breathes, the pores open, it is good health. At my friends in Safford, she takes a black-light to check for scorpions first. I've never seen a bug in one after it begins to cook. I doubt that lice would like it. They like body temperatures. Jewelry gets hot and brands skin, so one is best completely naked. I wonder if that would be indicative of a body with an exoskeleton heating up?
Jbee

[Greenbare Woods]

I think that you are confusing a spa with a sweat/sauna in that last post. We keep the sweat at 140F to 180F, we are soaked with perspiration, the towels that we sit on are soaked. Mary likes it hotter still,
Jbee

I'm wondering if that is hot enough to clean our bodies of lice and other critters that try to feed on us. 

Bob

[jbeegoode]

BAck in the day, when people slept with their domestic critters, bundled all winter, and didn't bathe, it may have worked. There were no chemicals other than lye. They live through a hot bath, but that isn't as hot. They boiled clothing and that worked.
Jus' speculatin',

I just looked this up online:
 "Will laundering kill head lice?
Washing, soaking, or drying items at a temperature greater than 130°F can kill both head lice and nits. Dry cleaning also kills head lice and nits. Only items that have been in contact with the head of the infested person in the 48 hours before treatment should be considered for cleaning."

I can stay in 140F for quite a while most days. The redline begins at 150F or 160F. We keep the temp in the red area, which goes past 180F. This quote includes eggs, I assume. Each time water is splayed over the rocks and pipes the temperature increases quickly. I can feel the wave of heat.

Sweating is wonderful, we do it regularly. Skin feels better, toxins diminish. A body can drop two pounds of toxins through the skin in a day and it cleanses the system to work optimally. A good brushing or more will wisk the skin, opens it, and massages the lymphatic areas in stimulation. It cleanses the body and if you share with naked friends in prayer, it cleanses the soul. There is a calming relaxed high from it, but sometimes it just spaces people out for an hour or two. Disease, can disappear. It is a gathering in trust and community. Getting dressed seems ridiculous afterward, where we are, so it promotes naturism. A cold day becomes comfortable nude and a hot day feels cool.
Jbee

[milfmog]

We will be putting a sauna in the back garden when we get it sorted. With any luck, it will be operational by the end of February. I have no idea whether a sauna is really good for me or not, but I always feel better for having used one.

Have fun,


Ian.

[jbeegoode]

Dang! Too bad you don't live around the corner. Our sweat may go up for sell Feb. 1st. We have $14K in the bank and $18K pledged, but need $60K to buy it. I'm accumulating materials and labor to create one in my backyard, just in case.
Jbee

[eyesup]

Yes, master, you are right.

Rain good. Water good. (repeat 10 times)

You will take note I said "wet AND cold".
I love hiking in the rain. I love hiking in the cold. Not together.
I've been here long enough I always appreciate rain.
BTW, how long before I qualify as a "desert rat"?

Yes, spas and saunas are different. I was thinking of the spa (water immersion) for the 104D F temp., not a sauna (heat room, dry or steam). I have noticed, on rare occasions, you can tell what someone has been eating or drinking from their breath or sweat. We have lost the developed sense of smell for these types of things.

Getting rid of toxins always makes you feel better. The body gets rid of what it doesn't want or need.

Duane

[jbeegoode]

Rain good. Water good. (repeat 10 times)

BTW, how long before I qualify as a "desert rat"?
Duane

Becoming a desert rat. I suppose, isn't so much time, but becoming more than acquaintance. It is like any love, you know you have it when it brings a smile to your face. Then you move in, or make a point to bring it into your life. You then have become a rat and learn adaptations. Any one of your post has been evidence of your desert ratitude.

Sorry if my alarm came on too strong. The last drought lasted Nov. through June and brought rain prayers and trauma. Everyone I know has never been disappointed by rain, or let on, since. For two years running, our prayers have been working, evident by lots of regular rains. It must be working! Any hint of blasphemy, or falling from the ranks makes for sirens, bells and flashing lights, knee jerk fright and must be squelched in all do haste! Would you want to be blamed for a drought? Would you have us have to move on to sacrifices at the alter? Just look at California. They stopped greeting the rain with gratitude and look at what has happened. We are in this together fellow rat. "Rain good. Water good. (repeat 10 times)" with feeeling, love and gratitude!

Yes, I know that this may appear extreme to anyone awash in rains like those Isles, maybe incomprehensible.
Jbee