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Dr. Who 7-08 Cold War
Sanman Posted: Apr 24, 2013	The Abzorbaloff eppisode was a special one specifically for little kids. The villain was the result of a contest for young kids to submit proposals for a villain character, so naturally it was a bit juvenile.
2nd Amendment Supporters Antique Gunshow
Sanman Posted: Apr 24, 2013	I have my Grandfather's .22, Springfield Model 15, single shot bolt action, made in 1938. It is still my "go-to" gun for small target accuracy.
Absolute Naturists Do Nudist Venues Hinder the Growth of Public Social Nudity?
Sanman Posted: Apr 24, 2013	I live 800 miles from the nearest C/O beach (ocean type beach), and it's not an official C/O beach, just traditionally used that way and mostly ignored by law enforcement. I can be nude in my back yard, but there's no lake or even a pool to go swimming, and the city pool will not allow nude swimming, so my only choice is to go to the nearest naturist resort. Without this resort, naturists in the area would have nowhere to go, and therefore could not invite new comers to experience naturism and discover for themselves the wonderful life philosophy. So, conceptually, I see resorts as a very positive thing... but as others have pointed out, the methods of marketing these resorts can either help or hinder naturism growth.
Absolute Naturists Nudist Pageantry... should we bring it back?
Sanman Posted: Apr 9, 2013	I work at the county fair each year (running sound system and production logistics for the main-stage) and the pageant is the main event. The contestants are judged mostly on the tallent portion of their entry (50%), then a spread of other percentage points for their fair entry (usually an animal they raised themselves such as a cow, pig, chicken, goat, etc.) and other community envolvement they've done for the past year such as park cleanup efforts or petitioning city hall to errect a sign or repair a road, and then only 10% of the points come from the "beauty" portion (poise moreso than their formal dress). A naturist pageant could be very similar to such a setup, and would not be limited to women either. The old pageants of decades past had a "Mr. nude" as well as a "Mrs. nude" winner. I think physical well-being / healthly body is important, and was the main focus of naturism nearly a century ago, but obviously not the sole focus today. I don't think we should completely toss out physical fitness in favor of total slothful relaxation... that's just the extreme opposite. A return of organized pageantry could bring back more awareness of physical fitness. Other things like promoting positive messages for naturism in the local community could count as part of the scoring process too.
Texas Nudists and Resorts Nude Beaches in Texas Updates
Sanman Posted: Mar 27, 2013	The north end of South Padre Island is traditionally c/o, but not "official". You have to travel a few MILES north of beach access 6 before you get to the 'nude area'. There's also a traditionally c/o beach just south of Houston, but I don't recall the specifics on it. It is not "official" either.
2nd Amendment Supporters Who carries?
Sanman Posted: Mar 5, 2013	The fish in Florida must put up a good fight I guess.
Absolute Naturists If it was YOUR resort: the philosophy and policies
Sanman Posted: Mar 2, 2013	My plans would prety much be the same as Cambium in the Dominican Republic... http://www.cambiumbene.com
Absolute Naturists Who started the need or requirement to wear clothes?
Sanman Posted: Feb 6, 2013	On a positive note, most missionaries now are instructed to no longer try to push "western culture" onto the natives of these still-naked tribes due to health hazards in humid jungle climates, and because they've realized a lot of the issues are NOT "Biblical", but simply socially conditioned traditions.
Absolute Naturists Who started the need or requirement to wear clothes?
Sanman Posted: Feb 5, 2013	There are cave drawings and other ancient artwork and written records indicating both a time for wearing protective coverings and going without clothes of any sort during nice weather. From a Christian viewpoint, there are also references of nudity as well as clothing in the Bible too. If you care to read an incredibly detailed analysis of the Biblical purpose of clothing, this blog will surely be informative... http://thebiblicalnaturist.blogspot.com/2011/11/biblical-purpose-for-clothing-intro.html A quick summary, the Bible never suggests clothes as a counter to shame. And so frequently I hear talk of Adam and Eve coving up with fig leaves because of their shame; NO! That is NOT what the Bible says. It says they were afraid, not ashamed, and is why they covered up. Now, in more recent history, so far as any of us can know because none of us were alive 100+ years ago, so historical records are the only thing we have to go by, it seems passive nudity was a common occurrence up until about the time of the industrial revolution and the invention of the textile mills. Before this, clothes were very expensive, because they had to be made by hand, and most people owned only 1 or 2 articles of clothing, and one dare not get their clothes dirty working in the fields or fishing on a boat or constructing buildings. I'm sorry to see someone get offended at the correctly ascribed blame on religion for causing much of our modern view of clothing. The Bible never condemns nudity, it is rather Victorian influence that wormed its way into church traditions, and from there, pushed the agenda with religious zeal, even to the point as others have mentioned, to cause poor health consequences.
Texas Nudists and Resorts Does Texas Lifestyle & Culture have an Impact on Social Nudity?
Sanman Posted: Jan 12, 2013	Texas seems to be quite strong with naturism acceptance in some ways. There are at least 8 nude resorts I can think of off the top of my head in Texas, and there's probably several others I could research and find. It would seem Texas may be second only to Florida for the most number of naturist opportunities. However, running parallel there is also a strong anti-nudity social stigma.
Absolute Naturists What are the Biggest Nudist Issues to resolve/fix in 2013?
Sanman Posted: Jan 12, 2013	Perhaps "nudist" and "naturist" are too loaded terms... that is, most people already have a preconcived notion of what they think it means. Is it a waste of time to try and "re-capture" the definitions? If so, why not avoid using these terms (and not make up a third or fourth term either, for it too will get corrupted) and rather use a phraseology to describe the essence of what we know as naturism/nudism? The purpose of language and words is to convey an idea from one person to another, but if two people have different definitions for a word, that communication is instantly derailed.
Absolute Naturists Social Nudity vs Marijuana Use
Sanman Posted: Jan 12, 2013	A point of distinction in word choice, I would NOT want to "legalize" mj, rather I would have it be "decriminalized". (I would also like it if nudity was decriminalized too). The point is, "legalizing" something implies that government is giving you permission to do something that ordinarily would be a crime. No government can morally legalize anything. However, to decriminalize something means that government respects the rights of the individual to choose for themself whatever course of action they wish, so long as they do not damage anyone else or their property. When governmetns "criminalize" something, they are actually violating an individual's rights.
Dr. Who Christmas 2012
Sanman Posted: Dec 24, 2012	Sontaran Christmas Carols... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLOXBtEmm-0
Absolute Naturists Promoting nudism: as a nude or C/O activity?
Sanman Posted: Dec 22, 2012	I've heard reports of some people who say they would never have got into naturism if it hadn't been for being required to do so once they got to the resort, and I've heard reports of just the exact opposite too, that they needed to go the C/O route first. Therefore, there is no cookie-cutter, one-size-fits-all solution to promoting naturism just the same as with many other things in life. But either way, the common factor is FIRST a strong trusting friendship. When people know you don't have alterior motives, they are more likely to be accepting of what you are offering.
Absolute Naturists Promoting nudism: as a nude or C/O activity?
Sanman Posted: Dec 21, 2012	From what I've read from all other "nude mandatory" type resorts, they have always had a C/O time for newbies to get adjusted to it, usually at least several hours or even a whole day, but after that, they will insist on nudity (weather permitting). At these resorts they will see EVERYONE ELSE being totally nude, and thus if they stay dressed, they will be the odd one out (peer pressure, in a good way). If it is a C/O resort, sometimes there can be half or more people opting to stay all or partially dressed, and that could prevent the newbie from wanting to give it a try, because if they are nude, they might feel uncomfortable around a lot of dressed people.
Dr. Who The New Season (2012)
Sanman Posted: Nov 10, 2012	Rory died 3 times in that one eppisode. How many total times has he died now? I've lost count. Still a good closure to the episode though.
Absolute Naturists Dreams
Sanman Posted: Nov 5, 2012	I've also had reverse naked dreams. I would be going along nude as usual, and after a while, realise I had either a shirt on or a pair of shorts or something, and I would then immediately take them off. I'd be naked for a while, and again suddenly see myself wearing something, and I had no idea how it got on me. I quickly take it off again, but after some more time passes, again I would find myself wearing something. On THAT dream, I did feel embarrassed each time I discovered I was wearing something.
Absolute Naturists Do you consider Nudism a Hobby?
Sanman Posted: Nov 4, 2012	I feel the same as Rollercoaster, but I am aware that there are others who do indeed take naturism as nothing more than a hobby, such as those who only go nude on holiday trips, and I'm ok with that. But for me, it is a life philosophy.
Absolute Naturists Dreams
Sanman Posted: Nov 4, 2012	I've had similar dreams. I'm nude, but no one else seems to notice. I'm not embarrased, but am constantly worried someone will realize I'm naked and call the cops.
Absolute Naturists Nudism and Obesity
Sanman Posted: Oct 29, 2012	Anyone who says weight doesn't matter in reference to health is lying to themselves. This is not a personal attack on anyone either, but it is something that many people refuse to acknowledge. I'm not talking specifically about anyone here, I'm speaking of the entire world population. There is definitely a point at which excessive weight indeed becomes a health issue. The guy who weighs 800 lbs. and can't get out of bed, can we all agree that that person is not healthy? The extreme opposite is also true, when we see the anorexic that looks like only skin and bones, this too is not healthy. This is not a matter of opinion or personal preference of what "looks good" or "looks gross", it is most definitely a scientific biological fact that weight does influence health. The problem in my opinion (notice, just my opinion, not necessarily fact) is that when one is overweight or even obese, they may feel that they have let themselves down, that they just don't have the will-power or self-discipline to keep their weight under control. Now, this part is fact... though one might feel this way, in most cases today it is NOT a matter of lack of will-power or self-disipline, but rather a result of essentially being poisoned by what used to be quality food. GMO (Genetically Modified Organisms) are slowly killing us! They are in all kinds of foods and aren't labeled. Recent lab tests have shown that a steady diet of GMO ingredients causes tumors and excessive weight gain. Artificial sweeteners and artificial flavorings cause a LOT of weight gain, and these too are often disquised with seemingly harmless sounding names in the ingredients list. If you think you are eating healthy, you might actually still not be due to food companies essentially lying to you about what is in their products. You are also lied to by the government's published "food pyramid" guide to health. That thing is garbage and if followed is guaranteed to cause weight gain.
Absolute Naturists Pets... What role do they play in your life?
Sanman Posted: Oct 24, 2012	We have a small flock of pets that give us fresh eggs every day.
Absolute Naturists AN Group Chat... would you particpate?
Sanman Posted: Oct 21, 2012	I'll pop in and say "hi" if I'm around at the time.
Texas Nudists and Resorts what can I say
Sanman Posted: Oct 12, 2012	A good tip for driving on the sand, let some air out of the tires down to about 12-13 psi (but have a way to air them back up once you are off the sand).
Texas Nudists and Resorts what can I say
Sanman Posted: Oct 11, 2012	Yes, it's very far south part of Texas, and there used to be a log with "nude" painted on it, but from the most recent reports I've heard, is that the log is no longer there.
Texas Nudists and Resorts what can I say
Sanman Posted: Oct 10, 2012	You might not have gone far enough along the beach to reach the nude section. This web page has details on getting there... http://www.spionline.com/features/cob.html
Absolute Naturists The Generation Gap and the future of nudism
Sanman Posted: Oct 7, 2012	The "Generation Gap" issue was addressed in "The Bare Pit" (a.k.a. Loxie and Zoot) online comics. The first page of the chapter begins here... http://www.webcomicsnation.com/thebarepit/thebarepit/series.php?view=single&ID=20083
Texas Nudists and Resorts Hi.
Sanman Posted: Oct 7, 2012	I've been thinking this winter is going to be a hard one too. Last year, we used less than 350 gallons of propane to heat the house. Usually we use at least 400 gallons each winter. Seems a mild winter will be followed by a harsh one the next year.
Absolute Naturists Nudism and Obesity
Sanman Posted: Oct 6, 2012	FP, great post. And SunBunny, I agree too.
Absolute Naturists Nudism vs Exhibitionism
Sanman Posted: Oct 6, 2012	I put nudism, streaking, and exhibitionism in THREE separate cattegories. Exhibitionism is done for sexual gratification, while streaking is done for the purpose of having a laugh, a practical joke. I certainly wouldn't be an exhibitionist, and wouldn't encourage anyone else to do so either. But for streaking, I wouldn't do that myself, but neither would I criticize someone who streaked at a sporting event or other "traditional" streaking events. There is also a fourth cattegory... I don't know if there is a specific name for it, but nudity as a means of protest or demonstration like the World Naked Bike Ride I find acceptable, and even beneficial, and would probably participate if I ever got the chance. The reason this is not streaking or exhibitionism (nor is it nudism either) is because the nudity at something like WNBR is publicly made known in advance, plus it is a matter of protected freedom of speech.
Nudist Gear Heads Crooked auto transporter
Sanman Posted: Oct 6, 2012	Also you can file a complaint with the Better Busines Bureau.
Absolute Naturists Nudism and Obesity
Sanman Posted: Oct 5, 2012	The main reason I posted a video link about sugar was because a lot of people who are overweight is basically because they've been poisoned unaware. It is nearly impossible to eat healthy in the USA any more. Food may look the same today as it did 50 years ago, but nutritionally it is wildly different! There is an epidemic nearly world-wide, but more prevalant in the USA of nearly inexplicable weight gain, unless one looks at the quality of food we're offered. Even when one tries to eat helathy, often the food chosen is actually making their condition worse because the supposed "healthy food" has been modified to such an extent that it's no longer healthy. As you can see, this then is not a lack of will-power, or because of lazyness, or often not even genetic. The "food industry" is the true culprit for the majority of obesity in America, because they have poisoned our food supply.
Absolute Naturists Nudism and Obesity
Sanman Posted: Oct 3, 2012	Wow, the hostility. I've never encountered such a reaction in any other naturist forum before. You accuse me of not reading your points, to which I did actually acknowledge and agree with the part of what you said, that junk foods (processed stuff) was bad, and the only thing I took exception to was your claim of calories in vs. calories out. This is an old mantra that is simply wrong. Sure, on the surface, and if all other things being equal, it would be right, but the point you seemed to have missed is that not all sources of calories are handled the same way in the body. There is a huge difference between 100 calories from sugar and 100 calories from broccoli. In your first post on this thread, you specifically said it was as SIMPLE as calories in vs. calories out, but that is simply not true. I too do not have any financial stake in what I'm saying here. In fact, how in the world do you think anyone could make money by telling them to reduce their sugar intake? I posted a link to a video explaining the biological process of digestion of sugar in the body and what it does to you, but I wonder if you even bothered to check it out. I am also not a physical trainer, so I have no idea what you're getting at with that.
Absolute Naturists Colina del Sol, Brazil: A Study of a Naturist Living Comunity
Sanman Posted: Oct 2, 2012	Not sure what you mean by "hugging trees", but the purpose of the "holistic" living style is that Cambium isn't just a resort, it's more of a homestead for full-time residents, plus a few rental places. The holistic emphasis simply means being ecologically consious. This is from their web page: Ethos We are interested in living well in the first place rather than being slaves to remedies for the ailments of an unbalanced and stressful life. Therefore growing food, harnessing renewable energy, eating healthily, taking exercise, avoiding waste of resources, having fun, making music, learning, teaching and using complimentary health practices and optimising their relation to conventional medicine are all a part of life at Cambium. Our nakedness is a symbol of being open to one another, accepting of our varied morphology and respecting one another for who we are, as distinct from being misled by the shells and pretences we have been conditioned to adopt, which can disguise and distort the real person. We are guided by the six following principals •Act in the common interest of Nature. •Do not harm people or other life forms. •Be tolerant of all people whilst protecting your own values. •Learn all your life. •Share your insights. •Take responsibility for your actions.
Absolute Naturists Nudism and Obesity
Sanman Posted: Oct 2, 2012	Caloires in vs. calories out NakedHikerNW, feel free to address me by name instead of "someone" who posted something... Obviously, you did not yet watch the video I posted "Sugar: The Bitter Truth". This is not just some dude with an opinion, this is Robert H. Lustig, MD, UCSF Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Endocrinology, who is qualified to make the statement in contrast to your statement of "calories in vs. calories out". I am also well versed in thermodynamics and know the definition of calorie. Your position completely ignores the way the body handles different foods, and is in direct contradiction with your own other statement you made, but with which I agree with you and did not ignore, that processed foods and junk foods are major factors in the nation wide shift in health. The video specifically debunks the "calories in vs. calories out" myth.
Texas Nudists and Resorts Looking on the internet
Sanman Posted: Oct 2, 2012	Yes, I have TNS membership.
Absolute Naturists Most Fun While Nude
Sanman Posted: Sep 30, 2012	We went nude bowling with the Young Florida Naturists group. We just happened to be vacationing there when they were passing out flyers for the event and decided we had to go to that. Only $15, covered shoe rental and all the games you could bowl in a 3 hour time frame.
Absolute Naturists Nudism and Obesity
Sanman Posted: Sep 30, 2012	Acutally, Calories in vs. calories out is NOT the issue. There really are differences in where you get your calories. 100 calories of sugar is way different than 100 calories from broccoli. Get the full skinny on obesity caused by sugar in this video presentation, "Sugar: The Bitter Truth" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBnniua6-oM Another major health problem is the use of GMO (Genetically Modified Organisms) ingredients. A recent lab study for the first time ever did a long-term effects study on GMO corn. All previous studies only went 90 days, but in this study it was only after a few more weeks past the initial 90 days that symptoms began to show up. Lab rats grew huge tumors so large that they would drag along the ground as the rats tried to walk. It is estimated that 90% of the corn in America is GMO. You MUST avoid this stuff like the plague! Same for Soy, and now a lot of other crops are going GMO. Go to http://www.mercola.com and look up GMO for more information on this issue.
Texas Nudists and Resorts Looking on the internet
Sanman Posted: Sep 30, 2012	TNS (The Naturist Society) frequently features various resort reports in their quarterly magazine.
Absolute Naturists Colina del Sol, Brazil: A Study of a Naturist Living Comunity
Sanman Posted: Sep 29, 2012	I only know about it the same as what's already been posted. I did watch all 3 parts of the video a couple years ago when it was first posted online somewhere. I've heard it's hard to find all 3 parts now. On a related note, there is another naturist village venture currently in progress called Cambium, located in the Dominican Republic. We could compare these two, or start a separate thread just for Cambium? http://www.cambiumbene.com
Absolute Naturists A Nudist's Home is a Nudist's Castle...maybe.
Sanman Posted: Sep 24, 2012	It would be nice if the home was indeed a "castle", but unfortunately, there are some people who will stick their nose in your business and call police or CPS (Child Protective Services) who ingnore law and WILL come and take your kids away or put you in jail. In the USA, your home is really nothing more than a semi-private cell. Sorry to sound so bitter, but we went through some very trying times when my parents found out we were nudists and that our kids always see us naked at home, and see other nude people at resorts. I envy those who have had such an easy time in telling others about their naturism, but our experience has been a nightmare. The nightmare is mostly over now though, but we keep a cautious gard up about who we let know that we're naturists.
Nude Boating Lake Texoma nude boating
Sanman Posted: Sep 22, 2012	I took the boat out to the lake today, trying to run through all of the gas in it that was over a year old (we haven't gone out much this year). Still had over 1/4 tank left in it, and took over 2 hours of running hard to finally empty the tank (fuel efficient engine). Anyway, I got to enjoy the whole time on the boat nude.
Texas Nudists and Resorts How About a Texas Meet-Up?
Sanman Posted: Sep 21, 2012	For the northern portion of Texas, I highly recommend Bluebonnet.
Absolute Naturists Social Nudity - A Civil Right or Civil Liberty?
Sanman Posted: Sep 18, 2012	A civil right and a civil liberty is the same thing. But most important concept to understand is that no law, no government, and especially not even the constitution GIVES us any rights (or liberties). Rights are natural, unalienable (pronounced un-a-lien-able, meaning that you can't put a lien on your rights as one might put a lien on some property that hasn't been fully paid for yet), God given or inherited by virtue of our humanity. The constitution is merely a piece of paper with an acknowledgement of some of those rights listed (not exhaustive) for the purpose of creating a contract specifying that the government shall not try to make a law restricting those rights. Unfortunately, the government has broken every single one of those promisses in one way or another, yet we the People idly sit by and let it happen, or the few that have the guts to stand up against the tyrany get mowed down by the government and the People again let that happen too (remember Ruby Ridge and Waco). All that to say, being natural as God created us is just one more right that the government has taken from us. Yes, it is a right, but you can't exercise that right with impunity today.
Texas Nudists and Resorts Understanding Nudity Laws in Texas
Sanman Posted: Sep 18, 2012	Inside a Texas State park, there are more restrictive rules on nudity, and particularly on women's breasts. But everywhere else in Texas, there is technically no law against women's breasts being exposed, but there may be some city ordinances about such, so you have to check each location you go. However, there is specific Texas statewide law that overrides any city or state park rule against a woman's exposed breast if she is nursing a child. When one get's to reading laws, so many things start sounding so silly or down right stupid, yet we the people put up with a small group of sociopaths making laws to controll our daily lives. This is anti-constitutional on it's foundation! "The Constitution is not an instrument for the government to restrain the People, it is an instrument for the People to restrain the government - lest it come to dominate our lives and interests." - Patrick Henry
Nudist Legal Discussions proposed definition of acceptable public nudity
Sanman Posted: Sep 18, 2012	The way the laws are actually written in most states are technically nude-friendly, as the offense of indecent exposure or other name includes the requirement that the offender has the purposeful intention of causing affront or sexual gratification in conjunction with the exposed genitals, and therefore simply being nude without the intention of causing offense is not illegal. Unfortunately, most police and judges too automatically assume nudity is always an intention for sexual gratification or to cause offense. Therefore, it's not the law itself that needs to change, but the public's awareness and public opinion on nudity that actually needs to change.
Family Nudists Summer Camp for Kids
Sanman Posted: Sep 18, 2012	Work schedules prevented us from being able to go to Sunsport Gardens for youth camp week, but maybe we can go next year (2013). My daughter and son will be 17 and 13 at that time. My son has no problem being nude at resorts, but my daughter never does. I don't know if being in that environment would get her out of her shell, so to speak, or if peers or counselors could help her get over her fears or body issues or whatever it is. She only tells us that she just doesn't want to, never a reason why, "just don't want to" is all.
Texas Nudists and Resorts Nude Beaches in Texas Updates
Sanman Posted: Sep 18, 2012	So far as I know, there are no "official" nude beaches in Texas, but a few places that are traditionally or commonly clothing optional, or at least so little used that you can be by yourself and therefore be nude without anyone harrassing you. We live in the north end of Texas and frequent Lake Texoma, and can usually find a few places to be nude there, but again no officially c/o or nude "beaches".
2nd Amendment Supporters Place to post miscellanious interesting stuff.
Sanman Posted: Jul 2, 2012	My brother and I having a bit of fun with tannerite targets... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5kPSjeefSy8
Absolute Naturists What Would be your dream community
Sanman Posted: Jul 2, 2012	Just a point of perception that I wish to encourage everyone to view when concerning "laws"... I always phrase things in such a way as to say "decriminalize", rather than "legalize". This is much more than semantics, for these words have assumptions built-in. If something (plain nudity) is not immoral, then there is no justifyable reason to have a law against it, and therefore any existing law that is in existence needs to be repealed (decriminalized). To legalize something means to give special permission to do something that ordinarily would be illegal (and only things that are also immoral should be illegal). To pass a law permitting nudity has a built-in assumption that nudity is actually bad on some level, and therefore special permission is needed in order to participate in it.
Texas Nudists and Resorts Emerald Lake resort
Sanman Posted: Jul 2, 2012	I was there a few weeks ago. Depends on for what you are looking whether it would be worth it to you. The only swimming is in the lake itself, no swimming pool, but there is a hot tub. The lake water had a bit of moss and algae floating around in it, but this is to be expected in this hot and dry weather pattern. I enjoyed my visit there, but I went only to relax in the sun. I was in the area for a gig I was working and had some time off before having to get back to work. It's a small place, a bit rustic, but clean. I was the only one there for the most part, as it was on a Tuesday when I visited.
2nd Amendment Supporters Long Range Caliber
Sanman Posted: Feb 21, 2012	I like my AR-15. The 223 rounds aren't too terribly expensive and they are easy to find and come in a variety of options.
2nd Amendment Supporters If you owned your own gun shop...
Sanman Posted: Oct 19, 2011	2nd Amendment shop.
Absolute Naturists Should Nudist Club/Resort Office Staff Be Nude
Sanman Posted: Oct 19, 2011	I would expect the staff to be nude too, but perhaps wear a hat of sorts to indicate status, maybe even a name badge on the hat. Obviously there will be some positions where clothing is practical (trimming shrubbery, kitchen staff, plumbing or electrical maintenance, etc.)
Christian Naturists Books
Sanman Posted: Oct 19, 2011	I've read it. It is a well balance approach, and is part of a larger series of books dealing with many different topics. (if this is the same one, there might be other books with the same title? )
Christian Naturists Overcoming porn
Sanman Posted: Oct 19, 2011	The best examples I know of are at this web page... http://www.mychainsaregone.org/
Absolute Naturists Family Nudists
Sanman Posted: Oct 10, 2011	We take our kids with us to our local nude resorts (daughter 16, son 12) and the people there are always glad they came, as they know the future of naturism depends on the next generation to keep it going. We are a bit late-comers to naturism, as we didn't start until about the time our daughter was about 12 (and son 8 ). She still to this day will not go fully nude and stays dressed at the resort and therefore can't go swimming or play water volleyball with the rest of us, but our son fully enjoys nude time at the resort. Perhaps if we had started when she was younger, she might have never developed a problem with body acceptance. She doesn't mind being around all the other nude people, but doesn't want to participate herself.
Texas Nudists and Resorts This might lead to getting a nude beach established on Lake Texoma
Sanman Posted: Oct 9, 2011	I don't know if this could possibly help, but the Army Corps of Engineers is taking a survey on what lake users would like to see developed (or not developed) at area lakes. If you would like to take the survey (it is anonymous) at question #9, there is an option under "other" where one could enter something indicating a desire for establishment of a family-safe nude recreation area. (you also have to check at least one box above it before you can enter a suggestion under "other"). The first question asks which lake you visit, but if you don't, just choose "Lake Texoma" and maybe if enough people respond with the desire for a nude beach, it might just happen. http://corpslakes.usace.army.mil/visitors/survey
Absolute Naturists Naturism as a Philosphy - Nudism is Not
Sanman Posted: Jul 9, 2011	The first part of this podcast discusses this same topic... http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NaturistLivingShow/~5/fPyupSI66sE/Ethical-Naturists.mp3
Absolute Naturists Are you an Absolute Naturist?
Sanman Posted: Jul 9, 2011	Yes.
Absolute Naturists Most Fun Nude Moment This Summer
Sanman Posted: Jul 9, 2011	We went on holiday to Cypress Cove in Florida this summer, and a group there invited us to a nude bowling at the local lanes in town. This was our first time to bowl nude and it was a blast! Also, very cheap... only $15 for up to 3 hours of bowling, and that included the shoe rental (still had to wear bowling shoes (& socks), though no other clothes worn). I bowled about 5 or 6 games, so that would have cost near double if we had to pay per-game.
2nd Amendment Supporters Making Open Carry Legal........
Sanman Posted: Jun 20, 2011	Captnudie, what do you mean by the old days and only the well trained armed will survive? If you are refering to a situation like the "wild wild west" of the 1800s - early 1900s, then you have a TV and movie view of history. In reality, it could better be called the "mild, mild west".
Absolute Naturists Best youth friendly resort?
Sanman Posted: Jun 20, 2011	bornnakedman... we too go to Bluebonnet and Wildwood. I'd be interested to hear about those plans you mentioned. My wife just turned 40, and I'm 38. We like the water volleyball best, and you can almost always get a crowd together for a game. Just ring the bell by the pool and everyone knows that means time for water volleyball. We also bring our 2 kids with us, and unless we are coming with a travel group or on a special weekend, they are often the only kids there. We keep going though, for if we quit, then when another family with kids shows up and there's no other kids there too, then they may quit for the same reason. We can't afford to go often, nor do we have much spare time, but we go when we can. I for one am appreiciative of the retired folk who live there and basically keep the resorts financially stable. I don't think it would be financially possible to have a resort and not have a sizable retirement village there as well. Not just for a naturist resort, but any kind. We live near a lake too, and ALL the marinas with houseboats and condos etc. are full of retired folk that keep the businesses alive. So in short to the original question on this thread, simply "no, there are no resorts exclusive to the under 40 crowd anywhere". There has always been and always will be a generation gap anywhere a wide range age group co-mingle, HOWEVER, I have found that naturist resorts tend to have the least amount of friction between the ages and are capable of getting along together for the most part. For an interesting perspective, the "generation gap" issue has been illustrated in the Loxie and Zoot / Bare Pit commics. Here's a link to the opening page (click "next" at the bottom to continue to the next pages) http://www.webcomicsnation.com/thebarepit/thebarepit/series.php?view=archive&chapter=6059
Absolute Naturists Are Clothing Optional Clubs/Resorts Hurting Nudists?
Sanman Posted: Jun 20, 2011	elguapo, my wife is very similar to yours in how she behaves at the resort. I can't figure her out. She has no problem being nude in the pool, but prefers to wear something walking from the pool area to the camp site or when in the clubhouse. I asked her why she insists on wearing a sundress or other covering, and she said because it looks pretty. ^%$#%@#$ utter confusion! She hates for people to "look at her", but yet said she wears something because it looks pretty, which logically means she desires for people to look at her... at least with a dress on. I've tried to probe her mind to understand her reasoning, but ot no avail. She says she doesn't have body issues or feel embarrassed if people see her naked, but by her actions, I'm not convinced she is sincere in her statement. I've posted this link in another thread a long time ago, but I'll post it again here. It is possibly the most comprehensive argument in favor of the nudity-expected resort policy, and explains with good reasonings for that policy. (MP3 audio link) http://feeds.bareoaks.ca/~r/NaturistLivingShow/~5/xBS7Vqy6BOY/nudity_1.mp3
Nude Boating Where in the world?
Sanman Posted: May 16, 2011	We boat nearly exclusively on Lake Texoma (on the boarder of Texas and Oklahoma). We can usually be nude on the boat since it's a large lake and most of the time easy to find a place to be by ourselves so as not to offend anyone. However, one time we did see another boat with about 7 or 8 other people on it all nude. We waved at them and they waved back.
Absolute Naturists TOPIC 101: "GOING NAKED" ADVERT
Sanman Posted: May 16, 2011	I agree with nudist_tj. The ad is using nudity as an attention getter, then flipping it to say "nudity is just as bad" as going out without sunscreen.
Texas Nudists and Resorts Favorite Resort
Sanman Posted: May 16, 2011	To answer SunBunny's question... Bluebonnet is clothing optional, but wildwood is expected nude. Both require nudity for pool use though. These two are practically neighbors, but both seem to have a well populated membership base, so both seem to be doing well, even in this economy. On an unrelated note, We've been thinking about our vacation plans for this summer, and are considering sandpipers resort, plus a trip to south padre island.
Nudist Legal Discussions Group Lobbies to Turn Delray Beach Nudist - please vote
Sanman Posted: Feb 12, 2011	Voted.... and as of today, the tally is 83% for, and 17% against. I wonder if this survey will actually make a difference.
2nd Amendment Supporters Long Range Caliber
Sanman Posted: Jan 10, 2011	I like my brother's 30-30 lever action with scope as well. I've hit a 12oz soda pop bottle at 100 yards with it.
2nd Amendment Supporters Favorite Weapon and Why?
Sanman Posted: Jan 10, 2011	I like my AR-15 .223 for rapid round firing or for shooting at exploding targets (tanerite) and long range shooting. However, I still like my grandfather's old bolt action .22 for short to medium range target shooting. It is incredibly accurate for such an old gun.
Absolute Naturists The limit of the law
Sanman Posted: Jan 10, 2011	Actually, it is NOT a law that you need a marriage license. In fact, if you get a marriage license, then you are de facto placing your marriage under government controll and registering yourselves as corporate entities governed by the UCC. Any couple can be common law married (no, not the 7 year living together thing) by simple declaration and recording with signature of at least two witnesses using the form found in any Family Bible. This form does stand up in court should there ever be any questions about the legalities. Now, as for myself in what I do to be the least possible dressed in public, I frequently ride my bicycle and run on the jogging trails in only my very short cuttoffs and Keen sandals (weather permitting). I avoid going into stores though, except for one time it was so hot and I had run out of water, I went into a Taco Bell to refill my water bottles. I was still about 25 miles away from home so couldn't wait that long to get another drink. None of the people there seemed to give a second thought about my shirtlessness.
Texas Nudists and Resorts Understanding Nudity Laws in Texas
Sanman Posted: Nov 12, 2010	What the law says and what the executive branch of government (cops) actually know is usually two different things. If you want to get the word of the law, go here... http://www.nudistlaw.com From there, look up your state for specific chapters and sections dealing with nudity. If you are ever in a location that you believe may at any chance ever have an encounter with a police officer (even your own back yard if you have nosy neighbors), then it may be handy to keep a printout of what the law actually says should you ever be questioned. Not just about nudity, but people are arrested all the time for stuff that is NOT illegal. It's a hassle but it gets dismissed in court every time. However, if we as citizens don't exercise our freedoms due to fear of an over-reaching government, then we've lost our freedom already. "The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants" - Thomas Jefferson
Christian Naturists need some advice on how to deal with this
Sanman Posted: Sep 9, 2010	As already mentioned, figleafforum and Boyd Allen's web sites are good resources... another good one is Matthew Neal's web page http://thebiblicalnaturist.blogspot.com SunnyDay also recently had a "cat out of bag" situation with her in-laws, and the world didn't come to an end. My family also just recently went through a cat out of bag scenario as well, but it was far from smooth sailing. I had to quit my job at the church, and my parents refuse to listen to our Biblical references (proverbial Ostrich with head in the sand). At least my wife's parents finally agreed to read some materials I gave them, and get this, he is a preacher as well and agreed that technically we were not sinning in being naturists (though he says it's not for them, at least they listened to us and accept our choice for our familiy). One thing is for sure... in a year's time when you look back on this, it won't seem anywhere near as bad as it may seem to you right now.
Nudist Legal Discussions Airport scans
Sanman Posted: Jul 11, 2010	I'm well aware that x-ray machines etc. have gotten a lot better and less damaging than the originals, but they are still harmful for those who are frequently exposed to them. Frequent air travelers could be scanned several times a month, and cause untold long term damage. No medical worker is going to use the x-ray machines without protective clothing or stepping behind the lead shielding during exposure.
Nudist Legal Discussions Airport scans
Sanman Posted: Jun 13, 2010	The scanners are not safe. They do cause harm similar to X-rays, but not as intense. No one should be forced to use the body scanner (plus, they can easily be thwarted anyway, so they're useless).
Absolute Naturists Promoting Naturist / Nudist Living
Sanman Posted: May 19, 2010	I've had a couple recent oportunities to promote naturism at work. The first one was when a co-worker asked me about possibly fixing her computer (I'm a network admin, and repair home computers on the side), but she was worried about some of the content on the hard drive (pictures of herself). I assured her that I wouldn't be offended and would maintain her confidentiality, and explained why and showed her my TNS card too. I later followed up and gave her a CD-ROM of some MP3 podcasts of the Naturist Living Show and some text files for reading. Again even more recently, I was talking with another co-worker who saw me out jogging the exercise trails and she commented on how little I was wearing (shorts and no shirt). She said she felt embarrassed for me. I explained to her that I simply wanted to be as comfortable as possible while I trained for upcomming 5k races. She replied, "well, I bet they don't let you wear that at the race"... to which I replied that in fact I wear nothing at all! She was a bit shocked and questioned how I could go to those "naked places", and what about the "hot girls" - how could I not get "bothered" by the sight of them. I explained that it's not like that, and that it is a family atmosphere with men, women, and children of all ages. I also followed up a couple days later by giving her a CD-ROM with the same FAQ and other stuff. I haven't got feedback yet from these two, but will ask them about it soon after I think they've had time to listen to the recordings and read the files.
Absolute Naturists What Can You Do to Promote Positive Naturism?
Sanman Posted: Apr 7, 2010	I take the "Johnny Appleseed" approach, planting seeds wherever I go. This is a multi-level approach as well, any time nudity comes up in conversation. Recent example, I was talking with the school librarian (I work on the network computers there) and she was talking to her assistant about having to pull all the National Geographic magazines, because some of them contained nude images of the natives. I chimed in and asked what's the big deal? along with a few other replies in general defense of natual nudity. Then a few weeks later, the same librarian had her home computer with her that the hard drive had crashed, and was wondering if I could fix it. She was hesitant about letting me cary it off to my work bench to test it out, and finally told me why she was worried... she had some naked photos of her on it. I reassured her I would not be offended and would maintain confidentiality, and took this opportunity again to promote the idea that nudity is not shameful, and showed her (and her assistant) my TNS card. They were open to listen and I could tell that they at least gave the concept some thought. I didn't pursue it any further at this time, but should the topic come up again, I will again water that seed that was already planted each time I get the chance.
Nude Boating What model boat do you own?
Sanman Posted: Apr 5, 2010	We have a small 18' Stingray ski-boat / runabout. It has a 4 cylinder engine so is efficient on fuel. I can ski behind it, but it's not strong enough to pull me up on one ski. I have to get started on 2 then drop one.
Nudist Legal Discussions Legal vs Lawful / Consent of the Goverened
Sanman Posted: Apr 4, 2010	That 1215.org site is great stuff. I've not visited the other one yet, but will do so soon. Another good site is www.yourremedyisinthelaw.com
Christian Naturists Sunny Day's Web Site
Sanman Posted: Apr 4, 2010	I contacted SunnyDay a few days ago, and she's going to try first to reinstate it, but if they won't budge, she'll move it to a new host. I gave her an option of another one of those free-hosting sites that I read the terms of service and there was no mention of anti-nude sentiment. But if she does have to move it to a new server host, she said it would be well after the baby is born. Too much stuff going on right now to work on her web page.
Absolute Naturists What brought you here?
Sanman Posted: Mar 14, 2010	What brought me specifially to this site was the signup to win a nude cruise way back when the site first went online. I signed up, and didn't do anything else for a long time, then came back just recently to check it out, and notice it had grown significantly and that there are regular conversations on here now, so I participate in the conversations.
Absolute Naturists Clothing Optional
Sanman Posted: Mar 7, 2010	I've read "first-time" stories from both perspectives, where the person said that if it weren't for C/O, they would never have gone, or if it handn't been nude mandatory, they never would have gotten that needed nudge to "jump-in" and give it a try. So, I say both are needed, at least for the newcommers, but in the long-run, it should be well established that at these resorts/clubs, nude should be the standard.
Absolute Naturists Clothing Optional
Sanman Posted: Feb 21, 2010	I think it was in the Naturist Living Show's podcasts on Nude compulsory vs. Clothing optional ( http://naturistliving.bareoaks.ca/2009/06/why-clothing-optional-does-not-work.html )where part of the show interviewed several people and asked what would they expect the staff to be wearing at a naturist resort... and every single one of them said "nothing" (except one guy said "maybe a nametag?") So for those staff who say they don't want to shock the vendors and delivery persons who come to the resort, they know where they're going before they get there, and are obviously not going to be shocked by it (vendor employers don't force any of their delivery drivers to go if they don't want to see this type environment).
Absolute Naturists What sport would you most like to play while nude?
Sanman Posted: Feb 14, 2010	I've water skiied nude too. It's great not having those soggy shorts on while cutting the wake. I've also played water volleyball, which seems nearly every naturist resort has such a setup. I like any water sport (swimming, skiing, etc.) nude, and a close second is hiking (if you can call hiking a sport).
Absolute Naturists What Would be your dream community
Sanman Posted: Jan 27, 2010	There really wouldn't be any need for so-called "city services", especially if this community could be built to "off-grid" living standards. There are many good web sites to show you how to free yourself from relying on city power and water by using solar and wind power, and drilling your own well. Also, private security solutions are usually much more effective than the public police force. This is totally do-able, but would need to find the "perfect" spot. Most likely somewhere within +/- 35º from the equator. In the USA, south Texas or south Florida would probably be good. Or, if you want to get out of the USA, I found a rather interesting web site, though not naturist related, could probably find some land there and establish a community... http://www.escapethestates.com
Texas Nudists and Resorts How About a Texas Meet-Up?
Sanman Posted: Jan 27, 2010	We will be at Wildwood for the 5k run on April 24, and some time in October for the Bluebonnet 5k run.
Christian Naturists Food for thought
Sanman Posted: Jan 24, 2010	The most basic meaning of "lord" is "boss" or "manager", so if you don't do what your boss says, why call him the boss? Jesus doesn't want people to only pay lip-service. "If you love me... feed my sheep"
Nudist Gear Heads New "retro" car, the chevy 789 (1957, '58, '59)
Sanman Posted: Jan 19, 2010	It has the front end like a '57, side panels of '58, and tail fins like '59, all on a new corvette frame and powertrain. http://www.n2amotors.com/vehicles.aspx?VehicleID=2
Texas Nudists and Resorts How About a Texas Meet-Up?
Sanman Posted: Jan 15, 2010	Meetups are always fun, but any place in Texas usually means quite a drive for most people. One of our favorite times to go to a resort is when they host a 5k run. Day fee is usually a lot cheaper then too.
Texas Nudists and Resorts Favorite Resort
Sanman Posted: Jan 15, 2010	Our favorite is Bluebonnet (near Decatur, TX). Wildwood (also near Decatur) is a close second.
Family Nudists What do you do when a "non-naturist" teenager moves in for a year?
Sanman Posted: Jan 10, 2010	We have considered hosting an exchange student ourselves, but being a naturist family, this is a concern for us too. You said she is somewhat ok with it, so long as you keep a distance, so I would just continue with the original arrangement and if she doesn't grow to feel more accepting of the naturist philosophy, there's nothing more you can do and will just have to be content with what little bit you can practice at home already. It will only last until the end of school, so bare with it a bit longer.
Family Nudists Clothing-optional v. Nudist - how it affects teens!
Sanman Posted: Jan 3, 2010	Here's an excellent podcast for the nude manditory point of view... http://www.bareoaks.ca/podcast/clothing_optional.mp3 And the text portion from the Bare Oaks web site (the podcast is much more comprehensive than the text, but both are worth reading and listening... http://www.bareoaks.ca/Bare-Oaks/Why_nudity_is_required.html
Christian Naturists Hello
Sanman Posted: Jan 3, 2010	Hi to everyone.
Texas Nudists and Resorts Wildwood and Bluebonnet resorts are great
Sanman Posted: Dec 14, 2009	I like them both too. I went to their respective 5k run events (Wildwood in the spring, Bluebonnet in the fall). I'm working out and getting in shape to hopefully do better in the races next time.
Nudist Gear Heads What makes you a gear head?
Sanman Posted: Dec 4, 2009	My car is a 1975 Monte Carlo... it's a total sleeper. Nothing noticable on the outside except when you hear the lope of the engine at idle. It has a 383 Stroker producing 450 ft.lbs. torque/430 H.P. and 6 speed "semi-automatic" (two transmissions accomplish this feat). This setup moves that 4,200 lbs. car from 0 to 60 in about 6 seconds.

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