Washington nudists celebrate the end of the world

Yup the ol' Mayan calendar says we're all checking out on Dec. 21st this year so the nudists at Fraternity Snoqualmie Family Nudist Park in Issaquah, Wa. plan to go out with a bang. They're having a celebration and will be showing the movies Day After Tomorrow and Independence Day.  My kinda folks!

Story:

Local nudists plan to celebrate ‘end of the world’

UK nudist hotel ready for the Christmas season

The Clover Spa and Hotel in Birmingham England is gearing up for a strong holiday season this year.  Yes Virginia, it turns out there really are nudist hotels spotted around the globe.  I'd love to spend some time in a hotel where I could relax and go anywhere in my birthday suit without causing the end of the world.

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Birmingham's naked hotel prepares for a Happy Nude Year

New Zealand fails in atempt to break skinnydip record

Two separate events in New Zealand were held in an attempt to break the Guinness Book skinnydip record.  Unfortunately, the participants were unable to break Wales' record of over 400 skinnydippers.

See the photos and story here:

Naked Ambition: New Zealand Skinny-Dippers Attempt To Break Guinness World Record (PICTURES)

Nudists protest at County Commission over Haulover parking

Well they're at it again.  County commissioners plan to subtly make Haulover Beach access much more difficult by reducing the number of parking spaces available for Florida's only legal nude beach.  They plan to build a boat storage facility right in the middle of the beach parking lot.  Currently, you park in the lot right across from the beach, walk under a short tunnel and you are standing right on the beach.  With the reduction of 100 spaces from the lot, this usually crowded lot will overflow and then beach goers will have to hike a mile to get to the beach.  This storage facility wasn't even originally planned to be built at this location.  There is no explanation from the county. South Florida Free Beaches/Florida Naturists Association attended yesterday's commission meeting to protest the planned facility.  You would think with all the popularity of Haulover Beach they would be trying to facilitate even more convenient parking and support of the beach than the other way around.

Story:

Nudists Plan Protest at County Commission Over Haulover Beach Construction

Sign petition to free Stephen Gough

British Naturism is encouraging naturists all over the world to sign a petition being delivered through the Federation of Spanish Naturists (FEN) to the Scottish government.  It's time we got this man freed and stood up for naturists' rights worldwide.  Click on the link below and add your name to those petitioning for Stephen Gough's freedom.

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Petición dirigida a: First Minister of Scotland

Freedom to Stephen Gough: Prisoner of Conscience in a British prison

New Zealand nudist club holds open days

Well as the U.S. leaves Fall and heads on into Winter where most nudist clubs and nudists hibernate, it is Spring in sunny New Zealand!  The nudists there are taking advantage of the warmer days to get the word out about nudism.  Andrew and Sharlene Valk, who run Rotura Naturally nudist park opened it to the general public for a couple days this past weekend.  According to Mr. Valk the event was a grand success.  As a result, they are planning even more community outreach programs.  There's nothing like removing the wall of secrecy and wild guesses by the public as to what goes on at our nudist clubs.

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Naturist meeting draws crowd

New Zealand Court upholds nude jogging

In a case that's run for over a year, the High Court of New Zealand has overruled the conviction of Andrew Lyall Pointon for jogging nude in a remote forest. Based upon the complaint of one woman who saw him jogging nude in Oropi Bike Park he was arrested and convicted of offensive behavior.  The High Court, however, agreed that simple nudity is NOT offensive behavior.  Someone should explain that to the folks in Scotland or even the U.S. for that matter.  Kudos to New Zealand for a sane approach to simple nudity.


Story:

Nude jogging 'same as a gang patch' - judge

Naked Rambler continues his fight

Stephen Gough, aka the "Naked Rambler", has now spent years behind bars for the horrible crime against humanity of walking nude in Scotland.  To date, no one who has seen him walking nude has complained, that is, other than the police.  All they would have to do would be to release him and let him walk back to England but no, the idiots in the court system and government have to break him to save face.  Mr. Gough is now considering taking his case to European Court of Human Rights.  Let us hope he can receive some justice there since there is no justice in Scotland.

Want to know more?

Naked Rambler supporter calls for Scotland to show some 'independent spirit' and keep him out of jail

British Naturists take on the BBC

Well British Naturism (BN), the UK's voice for naturists, is taking the BBC and producer Andrew Marr to task for its historically inaccurate portrayal of various civilizations in its History of the World series.  Marr is rather like our PBS star, Ken Burns.  He depicted Caribs, Australian Aborigines, and other tribes as clothed when, in fact, they wore no clothes during their time.  The BBC's response was that they wanted to target the widest possible audience and offend no one so they designed costumes for the reenactors to wear.  Note: The BBC doesn't have the same restrictions as U.S. television networks regarding nudity.  They are able to and have broadcast shows with nudity in them. 

Want to know more?  Naturists accuse BBC of major 'cover-up' by putting clothes on the actors in Andrew Marr's History of the World

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San Francisco nudists continue fight for freedom

San Francisco nudists are not going to go quietly into the night apparently.  San Francisco, one of the most tolerant cities in the nation, is trying to "normalize" itself by banning public nudity and thereby coming into conformity with the rest of our prudish, puritan nation.  My best wishes to those nudists who are willing to fight for their freedom to be nude.

Want to know more?

San Francisco nudists rally for right to bare it all

Kiwi Naturists' Story

Here's a change to the usual naturist story.  The woman is the naturist and convinces her partner to join the lifestyle.  Kay Hannam and partner Brian Williams began by hiking (known as tramping down under) nude together and eventually they went on to found their successful nudist park: Wai-natur in New Zealand.

Check out their story: Living Naturally

Nudist runs for honorary mayor of Land O'Lakes

Well the political season is upon us full force.  With more hot air generated from all sides this election, it's refreshing to see a light-hearted race.  In Land O'Lakes, which is in Pasco County, Fl., nudist Pam Oakes is running for the position of Honorary Mayor.  It is very appropriate too since Land O' Lakes hosts several nudist resorts and Pasco County itself has more nudist resorts and clubs then any other county in the U.S.  She is running on a platform of international tourism which is always good for the economy.  Our hats (and everything else) are off to her.  Good luck in the race.

More: Official Site of Candidate Pam Oakes

Boulder's topless war

Well the the war against the horrible nudists is still on in Boulder, CO.  Catherine Pierce, a friendly, normal lady is still under attack by the media around the world as well as some of her neighbors.  The reason?  She likes to garden topless.  And get this, it is totally legal in her city for her to be topless.  This doesn't stop the Pierce's from being harassed though.  People still get so pissed off at seeing a woman topless.  Unbelievable.

Story:

Much ado about Melons

Skinny dip record protested

Well the folks in New Zealand are trying for the world skinny dip record this year on Dec. 1.  The record so far is 413 skinnydippers last year in the UK.  The fly in the buttermilk though is a guy by the name   Bob McCoskrie who is the national director of Family First NZ which I assume is a religious fundamentalist group much like those that plague us here in the U.S.  It's the same old objection.  What if there are children present?  My answer is: "So, what if there are children present?"  Do you suppose children don't know what the human body looks like?  Do you think they should never see the works of art like Venus de Milo or Michaelangelo's David?  Give me a break.

Check it out:

Skinny dip record attempt slammed as 'indecent'

Kiwis celebrate nude week

Our New Zealand friends are celebrating their Go Natural Week October 20th through the 28th.  If you are "down under" and looking for a relaxing time drop on by one of New Zealand's nudist clubs like Bay of Plenty Sun Club for a little rest and relaxation for a week.

More:

Nudists push Kiwis to join in Go Natural Week

Nudes, Blues, and BBQ

Well the folks at Lake Como, a historical family nudist resort in Florida, are planning on having their Nudes, Blues, and BBQ event on Nov. 9th & 10th this year.  If you're in the neighborhood of Florida add this one to your calendar.

More:

Pasco nudist resort to hold Nudes, Blues and BBQ fest

San Francisco to ban public nudity

Well it seemed too good to be true and it was.  San Francisco, a vibrant, interesting, and quirky sort of city has always taken a live and let live policy towards public nudity.  It isn't illegal for a person to be nude in public in the city currently but that is about to change because a city supervisor has introduced a proposal to ban public nudity in the city.  The nudity was confined mostly to the Castro District, a gay enclave inside the city, and the nudists were mostly men congregating in a public square.  No one was harming anyone but I guess that's not enough for some.

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Cover up nudists, a new law could make birthday suits illegal

Canadian nudists battle authorities

Well the battle continues.  This time with our neighbors to our north in Canada. Police have organized an operation titled "Operation Nude" to shut down naturists from using a park where skinnydipping has been going on for over 80 years without incident.  I say again, what pisses off people so much about the nude human body?  It's not like these folks are plotting terrorism or anything.  They mind their own business.

Read:

Gloves off for nudist groups over Gatineau Park busts

 

UK Nudist Reverend "Comes Out"

Well it's refreshing to see a man of the cloth admit he is a nudist.  Nudists come in all shapes, colors, and beliefs.  We've known for years we have ministers, priests, pastors, etc. as part of the nudist movement but they, along with school teachers, keep their naturist activities a closely guarded secret for fear of ostracization in their communities. U.K. Reverend Bob Horrocks participated in a TV documentary on BBS's channel 4 titled: 'Is it a sin to bare our flesh?'  Of course that spurred an outcry of negative comments.  I find it hilarious that the Brits are so incensed that a church man prefers simple naturism on holiday and yet everyone in the world is jumping at the bit to see Prince Harry in the nude?  Can you say mixed up values?

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A man of no cloth: Reverend, 55, is a practising naturist and tells TV documentary the Bible celebrates nudity  

Emerald Lake Nudist Resort Labor Day Bash

EMERALD LAKE RESORT (Porter, TX near Houston)

Emerald Lake Nudist Resort

Presents Our 2012

Labor Day

weekend Events

   One More Time This Year 

Saturday, September 1st 2012 - We will again have our "U-Cook-Um" steak dinner with all the sides plus games and a dance. With the current food prices, this event will be $15.00 per person.

The meal will consist of a large Rib-Eye Steak cooked over a charcoal fire with spice and sauces' available, a large baked potato (approx. 1#) plus plenty of condiments to cover it and corn-on-the-cob.

You may wish to bring your own special marinades to flavor your steak. Fires will be ready to use at 4:00PM

If you are planning to have the steak dinner you MUST let us know by Thursday, Aug 30th. via e-mail or phone call in order to reserve your meal.

E-mail elnr02@embarqmail.com or call at 281-354-0497 to reserve your steak dinner

Daytime Activities:

Come on out and go skinny dippin, soak in the spa or work on your tan. Also, there's kayaks, paddle boats, fishing, petanque, horseshoes, and the zip line. 

Nighttime Stuff:

After all of this exercise and food there will be plenty of time to rest up before Barely Bill will provide us with music for your dancing and listening pleasure starting at approx. 8:30 PM.

Sunday, September 2nd

Chef "Pam" will start serving Burgers, Hotdogs, Fries, Chicken, Nachos, etc. from 11am - 5pm 

Monday, September 3rd

The Sunset Grill will be open from 11am - 3pm serving Burgers, Hotdogs, Nachos, etc.

Just relax and enjoy the day off. Petanque & Horseshoes, swimming, fishing or sunbathing etc. to end a perfect long weekend.

Rooms, RV and Tent sites are available for the weekend. Please call to reserve a room. 

*** Don't forget to RSVP for your Steak Dinner ***

See Y'all Labor Day Weekend at

Emerald Lake Resort

Toplessness comes to Boston

Holly Van Voast, an intrepid fighter for women's rights has won another round.  This time it is against Boston's famed subway system, the MTA.  She just won her court battle for riding an MTA train topless.  The whole premise is, if it is legal for a man to remove his top in public than why not  woman?  Indeed.  Go Holly. It seems that even when it is legal in areas women are unaware of their rights or are coerced against using their right to go topless.  It is totally legal in the state of New York for a woman to go topless anywhere a man is permitted to go topless (which is pretty much everywhere).  It is also legal in Austin, TX. for a woman to go topless.

Article: 

Holly Van Voast, Topless Advocate, Wins Fight To Bare Breasts On MTA Transportation

Billboard advertises nudist resort

Mountain Air Ranch in Colorado has become one of the few nudist clubs in the country to utilize a highway billboard to advertise their resort.  Congratulations on your use of the mainstream media.  I hope it brings results.  Mountain Air should know what works, they've been around 70 years.

Article:

The Naked Truth Behind Nudist Camp In Littleton

Naked Rambler re-arrested

Scotland is trying really hard to prove it is the most anal retentive country in the world.  The Naked Rambler, Stephen Gough, has been in prison for over 6 years standing up for his principles.  He originally attempted to hike Great Britain in the nude.  All went well until he got to Scotland where they continue to play games with him.  They arrest him for what we know as "cs" charges like disturbing the piece, throw him in jail when he refuses to dress for court, release him, then re-arrest him as he leaves the prison.  Why not  just let him just walk out of Scotland then Scotland's law enforcement and court system won't look like such horse's asses.  It's not like he is an axe murder.

Article:

Naked rambler Stephen Gough arrested again

The Big Nude Boat

Once again, Bare Necessities has broke another barrier in the world of nude cruises.  There will be 3,000 nude folk cruising from Ft. Lauderdale to Panama and back in Feb. 2013 on the Big Nude Boat cruise.  The Carnival Freedom is the ship that will make this possible.  Leanna and I have been on four of these cruises and I can tell you from personal experience they are fabulous.  There's something for everyone on board and on the shore excursions as well.  Don't wait too long though, I hear they're already 70% booked.  Now, to all our family and friends: This would be a great gift for Leanna and I to take this cruise. HINT!


Media coverage:

Carnival and the rise of 'nude cruising'

In the buff, feeling beautiful

"In the buff, feeling beautiful," those are the words of  Yvonne Gibson, 48, the owner of Canada's newest nudist club.  Freedom Fields Naturist Ranch is located about 2-1/2 hours northwest of Watertown, NY in Ontario, Canada.  We wish her luck on her new venture.  She garnered a nice article in the Branford-Brant news recently.

Article:

In the buff, feeling beautiful

Nudist colony or resort?

Well here's yet one more correction to the media who refuse to reference nudist clubs under any other term than colony.  Guess it's printed as mandatory in a reporter's guide to nudism somewhere.  Laguna Del Sol in California managed to get a nice writeup though as a result of a member there correcting a CBS Sacramento reporter.

Article: Nudist resort sees boost in business as temperatures rise

National Nude Recreation Week

National Nude Recreation Week is this week (July 9th-15th) at 260 nudist resorts and venues all over the U.S.  It is co-sponsored by the Naturist Society and the American Association for Nude Recreation. I'm celebrating by being nude all week (well actually I'm nude every week but that's a different post).  March on down to your favorite nudist club this weekend and do some nude recreating.

Check it out:

National “Get Naked” Week

NUDE Stock North a success

This year's NUDEstock North festival went off without a stitch (of clothes, that is) this past weekend at Ponderosa Nature Resort in Canada.  I've visited the "the Pond" as it is known and it is a very fine nudist resort.  They received a nice writeup in the theSpec.com.


Article: 

Stripped down music festival a first for Canada

Florida nudist motel doing well

So far, Fawlty Towers in Cocoa Beach, FL. is doing fabulous business since deciding to reinvent itself as a nudist destination.  Despite the continued cries of local prudes who believe it is the end of the world, the motel is solidly booked for the first time in a long while.

Check it out:

Nudist resort is bringing in business

Nude U.K. hotel to be reviewed on TV

Hotel Inspector Alex Polizzi of BBC's channel 5 reviews Clover Spa, a nudist hotel in Birmingham, England.  Apparently he finds issue with the fact that the hotel's guests are allowed to go nude in the hotel.  Hmmm, I wonder why they would allow such a thing in a NUDIST hotel?  Live and learn.


Story:

TV's Hotel Inspector visits Birmingham nudist hotel Clover Spa

Cedar Trails hosts annual nudelywed game

Cedar Trails Nudist Retreat in Ohio is going to host it's annual Nudelywed Game, a satire on the former TV game show.  Cedar Lake is an AANR affiliated club.

Article:

Cedar Trails Nudist Retreat to host annual Nudelywed Game on June 30

Spencer Tunick does Munich

Spencer Tunick, the well known nude art photographer, recently did a special installation in Munich, Germany. The Bavarian State Opera commissioned Tunick to create a photographic installation inspired by their new production of Richard Wagner’s Ring cycle, directed by Andreas Kriegenburg.  That's a far cry from the days when they had to dodge police in New York City when he first started shooting grand nude photos.  Below is a first-hand account of a shoot participant.

Article:

I stripped for Spencer - making art in Munich

Portugal mayor welcomes country's first nudist site

Here's a twist on the usual:  The Marvão, Portugal's mayor, José Manuel Pires told the press he welcomes the country's first nudist venue with open arms. He said, "It makes sense that the investment fits within the Serra deSãoMamedeNaturalPark. The clients of these types of places are people who live as one with nature, who protect it, who defend it, and who therefore are welcome."

Wow! What if all countries' local governments took that approach to the nudist resort industry instead of immediately trying to find ways to shut them down or lump them into the adult/sex business category?  It would be a different world.

The story: 

Marvão Mayor welcomes country’s first nudist campsite

 

Grocery shopping nude

Here's an interesting marketing twist, a grocery store on the Denmark/Germany border offered free groceries to the first 100 patrons who would shop in the nude.  The store was surprised that 250 people showed up and were camped out waiting to get in.  Hmmm, I wonder if Kroger, HEB, Publix, or Trader Joe's would adopt this program?  Could be interesting.

Read more:

Supermarket scores with nudist gimmick

Aussie candidate runs on public nudity platform

Stuart Baanstra is running for Sydney City Council and promises to put forth the idea to council that all public beaches, etc. should allow nudity.

The story:

Vote for me: Nudist for Sydney Town Hall

Nude people watching nude fish?

A nude tour to an aquarium in Cornwall might spark your interest in the offbeat offerings of a nude holiday.  Nude trips to various tourist attractions in Cornwall, U.K. are planned for Nude Fest 2012 sponsored by  British Naturism (BN) from Sunday,  June 10th through Sunday, June 17th.

Check it out: 

... the bottom line

Nudestock 2012 being held in New Jersey

Nudestock 2012 is being held on Saturday, June 23rd at Sky Farm (the oldest nudist club in the U.S.).  The event is reservations only so book early.

Details:

Nudestock 2012 to be Held in Basking Ridge

Nude UK Triathlon

There will be a naked triathlon at Brighton Beach in the U.K. on June 10th this year.  This is all part of the World Naked Bike Ride movement's yearly events which support reducing the world's energy consumption.  For more info on this event click here.

Article: Brighton Naked Bike Ride returns with nude triathlon

Thailand sponsors first naturist conference

Representatives from 12 nations attended Thailand's first international naturist conference held at the Chan Resort on May 22nd.  The conference was sponsored by the Naturist Association of Thailand.

Article: Thailand Sponsors Their First International Naturist Conference

Nudist motel battle continues

So now the city commissioners of Cocoa Beach, FL are trying to come in the "side door" in their efforts to stymie a nudist motel's business.  They're "probing" the health standards of Fawlty Towers Resort Motel and alcohol service.  Hmmm, I guess being nude makes it an unhealthy place to be?  Yeah, the thousands of nudists who visit the thousands of nudist resorts all over the world each year must be coming down with all sorts of illnesses - NOT! Give me a break.  Notice the comments section of the article.  At least the readers show some common sense as opposed to the commissioners.

Read more:

Cocoa Beach nudist motel's health standards probed

New Florida Nudist Resort

Florida's newest nudist resort, Suwannee Valley Resort just had it's grand opening as a nudist resort on Wed., May 9.  Florida is definitely becoming the nudist capital of the U.S.  Good luck and good fortune to the Suwannee Valley owners.

More:

Suwannee nudist resort celebrates grand opening

Postal workers object to nudists

Well here we go again.  Now it's postal workers that have their panties in a bunch because they claim to be harmed by delivering mail to a nudist club.  Even their supervisor apparently thinks it's a tempest in a teapot.  Nevertheless these postal workers are filing a formal complaint about a "hostile" work environment.  I don't think I've ever met a hostile nudist.  The action occurred at White Tail Resort in Virginia.  More people pissed off at the nude human body, it just astounds me.  I don't think we've heard the whole story on this one.  Stay tuned ....

More: Naked customers put off postal workers

AANR President interviewed

Here is a great article covering Susan Weaver, the American Association for Nude Recreation's president.

Article:

First Person Singular: Susan Weaver, 61, Annandale, president of the American Association for Nude Recreation

Nudist motel in Florida = Hysterics

Well Florida's newest nudist venue, Fawlty Towers Resort Motel in Cocoa Beach, FL., seems to be doing well after its conversion to a nudist resort on May 1.  They're booked solid.  More power to them!

More: Booked solid!

On the other hand, it's managed to bring the typical hysteria about nudists and nudism in general to the town's government and residents.  It will depreciate property values, it's close to a park where children go (oh, the humanity!), it will ruin the town's reputation, it will turn the town into a sleaze spot!  I say again, what it is it about the nude human body that pisses so many people off?????

The other side of the story:  Commissioners question nudist resort 

Growing Up Nudist

Watch 20/20 this Friday at 9:00 CT - 10:00 PM ET.  They are going to profile a nudist family at Sunsport Gardens who only agreed to do the interview if they didn't "blur" any of the shots.  It sends the wrong message about nudism.  I gotta love this family.  A positive spin for once on a major network program instead of titters and innuendo.  They also interviewed their 9 year year old son on what it's like to live nude and be brought up as a nudist.

Read more here:

Growing Up Nudist: A Naked Childhood

New Nudist Motel in Florida

Well all the media is abuzz with news of a motel, Fawlty Towers in Cocoa Beach, Florida, going clothing optional.  The usual clamor from residents about it dragging down property values, causing moral decay, etc. has started.  I went through all this when we opened Club Fieldstone in Houston in 1983.  I don't know why the nude human body pisses so many folks off but there you have it.  I wish the management there all the luck and hope they fill the place in season and off season.  BTW, it looks like it's a pretty good place from it's web site.

Want to know more?  Florida motel resorts to nudity to stay alive

AANR welcomes new executive director

The American Association of Nude Recreation (AANR) has selected a new Executive Director.  This position automatically makes him one of the hardest working paid professionals promoting nudism in the country.  I hope he is of the caliber of past directors like Roland Senecal, Arne Ericksen, and Erich Schuttauf.

AANR Welcomes Jim Smock, AANR New Executive Director

Nude Beach Battle in Wales

The fight for and against public nude beaches goes on. This time it's Wales where the action taking place.

Read more: Naturists blast bare-faced cheek of beach row anti-nudist campaigners

Nude at the museum after dark

Leave it to the Aussies to spice up a visit to the local art museum. You can now visit the Museum of Contemporary Art in Sydney and view the art nude. Nudes gazing upon nudes, I kinda like that.

Article: Naked night at the museum

The topless fight goes on

After New York finally put in place a law decriminalizing toplessness for women now we move the fight to New Jersey. When will women be given equal treatment comparable to men when it comes to baring their chests in public? Remember the days when everyone wore full head to toe bathing costumes to the beach? Well you probably don't since you'd be dead if you did. Nevertheless, progress comes glacially slowly in the nudist world. Check out the fight of a courageous lady in New Jersey. It's basically about unfairness people not sex.

Article: Manhattan woman fights about free breasts and equality

Desert Sun Resort goes to court

Well it looks like Desert Sun Resort in Palm Springs, CA (the old Desert Shadows Inn) is headed to court to settle their policy of not allowing children to visit the resort. They were being threatened with a lawsuit for their policy of banning children at the resort and also issuing couple-only day visit passes. I'm thinking this will open a can of worms. My wife and I have been to this resort and we really enjoy the facilities.

Check it out: Nude Resort in Palm Springs Sues in OC to Protect No-Kids Policy

Is nudity harmful to children?

Well the debate goes on in New Zealand about whether or not nude beaches should be allowed (they are currently). Columnist Kevin Sampson has a real accurate take on the subject.

"There is no evidence that the sight of the naked human adult is likely to cause children harm.

Studies show that the experience is either benign or positive. Children are not born believing certain parts of their bodies are dirty, or offensive. They have to be taught that by adults who do it because of their own insecurities or simply to conform to social mores."

Read the rest of his article: Kevin Sampson: Public nakedness a good idea

New Zealand brouhaha rejoinder

Well I think the editor of the Bay of Plenty Times said it the best in response to the prude groups up in arms about a nude beach event in their community. This lady has the most practical view of nudists I've ever seen for a non-nudist. Bravo!

The editor writes: Martine Rolls: Nudity unusual but harmless

Nudist event succeeds in New Zealand

Nudists from Bay of Plenty Club in New Zealand successfully pulled off an annual nude beach event recently despite controversy generated by a few prude groups.

Article: Nudists have fun in the sun

Even though no one complained and police weren't called, the prude groups just won't let it go. Ya gotta hand it to them, they really want their viewpoints, no matter how influenced by by misinformation, to have the force of law.

Article: Nudist events held at a handful of beaches

Nudist event cause a stir in New Zealand

Well the citizens of Papamoa, New Zealand are up in arms about a nude beach event to occur near their neighborhood. The funny thing about it is the nude beach and nudists were there before the neighborhood was built up. Now all the Johnny-come-latelies think their view point should override that of the nudists who do no harm and come to enjoy a day at the beach.

Article: Nudist event causes stir at Papamoa