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[Safebare]

I had an interesting holiday visit at the sister's this Christmas Eve.  She recently moved to the Texas Hill country and wanted the family to visit the new digs for the break.  The 4 siblings and a bunch of nephews/nieces congregated for feast and story sharing.  The next door neighbor stopped by to visit while we were enjoying the 80 degree December day.  As my sister introduced us, she (the neighbor) pointed at my little brother and asked; 'Is this the skinny dipper'?

Everyone laughed and said that the title certainly might fit him, but we weren't sure that he was the brother she was referring to.  She then clarified with 'The naked bicycle rider'?  "Oh no!" my sister explained, "This is that brother!"  Pointing in my direction.  The neighbor explained that the rules at their house were simple, ' If you don't want to be surprised by what we are, or aren't wearing, please give us a heads up if you plan to visit.

This was an awesome conversation opener.  My family has always known about my penchant to wander about without concern for my state of dress, but this was the first I heard that they knew about my participation in the WNBR - Austin.  Trips to Hippie Hollow, clothes free sailing and frolicking on the beach are one thing, but bare ass naked on the city streets are quite another.  Several of my relatives are comfortable with the naked human form, my sister is not part of that group.  The sweet lady from next door was kind enough to put it into perspective for her.  I look forward to meeting her (& her husband) on their own terms.

Be Safe - Be Bare & Merry Christmas
Safebare

[Greenbare Woods]

Obviously your sister had been gossiping about you with her neighbor.

[Safebare]

Yes, obviously she had been gossiping to the neighbor, but also to just about everyone in the extended family.  It was interesting to learn who had heard and who hadn't.  No one was apparently offended or distraught.  I do not shy away from discussing naturism.  It is a personal aspect of me, not so much a public statement.
My sister is a busybody, but in this instance, I don't mind so much because I gained an advocate in her neighbor.

Ciao!

[nudewalker]

Gossip? Sure but also a way of being friendly and non-judgemental with the neighbor. In other words, the neighbor gave your sister a heads up that if she stops by nudity is what she might find. In order to show she is accepting to a point your sister gave you up. But I bet your sister will call before visiting. And I am curious as how things go between you and the neighbor.

[Safebare]

Yes, my sister will call before visiting the neighbor. Not sure if anything will develop with the neighbor since the connection is through the sister. But you can never know. ;-)
I am certain the Texas hill country is home to many that think skin is acceptable outerwear in the right environment.

[John P]

The neighbor sounds like a very pleasant white haired lady.

[nuduke]

Well, Safebare, what a privilege to have naturist neighbours when you visit your sister - all you need to do is persuade your sister to be a naturist and then your visits will be idyllic!  I realise this may be a modest* challenge!

BTW I'm intrigued by your avatar photo.  What are the apparent wings behind you?


John
*modest=possibly of biblical proportion!

[Safebare]

Ha ha! That would be more challenge than modest.  I never noticed the 'wing appearance on the avatar, probably because I know they are wood.  it is a dead tree out at s nearby lake.  The fork makes a very nice reclining spot.  I have attached another perspective of the tree.  Maybe it will be clearer.

[Dario Western]

Yes, obviously she had been gossiping to the neighbor, but also to just about everyone in the extended family.  It was interesting to learn who had heard and who hadn't.  No one was apparently offended or distraught.  I do not shy away from discussing naturism.  It is a personal aspect of me, not so much a public statement.
My sister is a busybody, but in this instance, I don't mind so much because I gained an advocate in her neighbor.

Ciao!

Good to hear that things have worked out in your favour. 

[nuduke]

Ah! Thanks for the update on the wings, Safebare!
I think the impression in the forum avatar pic, of an angel in flight, is one to hang on to!
Maybe you should shoot one clothed for your id pic on facebook or the like!
John

[nudewalker]

Although I have been outed a few times the last one is one that has me puzzled. Noted on another forum my misses has told a number of people of my preference to be nude at home and whenever the opportunity presents itself  when we are in secluded areas. So the other day we spent in our condo cleaning and arranging things to suit us. We are on the top floor and the next condo is a story lower and at least 70 meters away. She did have to announce to her sister and friend that "He had to work naked and I was near the window". Her sister pointed out unless I stood in front of the window no one would notice. It just struck me the use of naked instead of nude to describe my actions. By the way, the sister in law knows of my tendencies; the acquaintance we met last year is from Europe and admits to doing housework nude or scantily dressed.

[Davie]

acquaintance we met last year is from Europe and admits to doing housework nude or scantily dressed.

I too admit to doing house work nude but deny the scantily dressed bit!!

Davie 

[nudewalker]

acquaintance we met last year is from Europe and admits to doing housework nude or scantily dressed.

I too admit to doing house work nude but deny the scantily dressed bit!!

Davie 

Being one of the youngest here I get a few requests to do those "manly" jobs, mostly involving ladders and lightbulbs. One evening last year the request was replace a bathroom light . Upon arrival she apologized for her dress, or lack of, as she led me to the burnt out bulb. So I'm sure scantily clad in this case means an almost sheer nightgown as the attire was on that occasion. The misses and I often comment on the attitudes between the different cultures between all of us "snowbirds"!

[nudewalker]

Once again I think there may have been a post on the SN site concerning friends of ours who live here and have quite the secluded back yard and pool. After being "outed" so to speak an offer was made to enjoy the space for the day in exchange for allowing the misses a shopping trip with her friend. As expected the offer was accepted and a day of naked bliss was enjoyed in their secluded oasis. We were invited to dinner the other night and enjoyed the time  spent going over details of the creation and design of the space. Suprisingly on the return trip to our condo the wife mentions maybe we could recreate the space; on our budget of course. She added "I'm sure you'd enjoy the naked space and I'd enjoy a small pool to soak in privacy. You know how I hate how I look in a bathing suit!". Then I added "why would you need a suit if it's private enough?". So the large pool we saw at the one house may be too much but a smaller may work. The wheels are turning!

Next was the usual grandparent thing. The misses was showing pictures of the grandson which included a few of him frolicking naked in the back yard. It was explained that the pediatrician advised letting his little bum air out to aid inhealing a skin condition. To which my wife had to add he takes after his grandfather always wanting to run around naked. Later I was asked if I knew of a nude beach nearby to which the answer is no, but there are a few on the east coast. So, have to see where that leads, perhaps a road trip east!

[Safebare]

Anyone interested in a nude sailing day on Galveston Bay this weekend?  I am thinking of putting in at Sylvan Beach in La Porte. Either Saturday or Sunday.