Naturists

@kent f OBE wrote:

What’s it all about apart from the obvious? Is it a proper hobby?

Naturism isn’t a hobby, it’s a way of being, of being free from the constraints of clothing whenever practically possible.

@kent f OBE wrote:

What enjoyment would you get out of it …again apart from the obvious?

What’s “the obvious”? :?
The “enjoyment” is from being unencumbered by clothing, in the summer it’s from feeling the warmth of the sun and the breeze on your skin…what could be more natural?

@kent f OBE wrote:

Not sure I quite understand it….it’s not like playing darts or swimming or bird (proper) watching is it?

No…why would it be? Is wearing clothes like playing darts, swimming or bird watching?

@kent f OBE wrote:

Are any of you naturists? Would anyone admit to it on the boards?

I’m not a naturist but have friends who are. Having talked to them about it I can see the attraction though. And I rather like the idea of taking all my luggage for a holiday in hand luggage and not having any washing and ironing to do before or after the holiday! :lol:

@kent f OBE wrote:

Don’t think I could ever go to a “meet” I am too insecure naked and would either not know where to look or just stare in amazement :lol:

People say “I’d be so self conscious and I wouldn’t know where to look” but let’s face it, middle aged men strutting around in speedos with a paunch hanging over the top and women wearing bikinis that just about cover a goosebump don’t exactly leave a lot to the imagination either do they! Same can be said for the tshirts and shorts that many wear on holiday. Is there really that much difference?

I remember many years ago going to a traditional-style Turkish baths in the UK. At the entrance we were handed the smallest, flimsiest sarong I think I have ever seen. When I asked for a larger one the attendant smiled and said “don’t worry, you won’t be wearing it long” :shock: I wondered what on earth my friend had dragged me along to! However after 10 minutes of seeing bodies of all shapes, sizes, ages and so on, I realised that this silly bit of cotton was superfluous and took it off. After a few minutes longer I even forgot I was naked. Surprising how quickly you adapt when you’re all in the same situation, and lack of clothing is a great leveller…no armani suits or the latest fashion item to impress!

Trust him to lower the tone :roll:

Personally I think it’s unhygienic.

Each to their own though.

@irish_lucy wrote:

@gill_cambs wrote:

Trust him to lower the tone :roll:

Trust you to post after him and bring nothing new to the topic in hand.

I cant see me going shopping in the nip, i wouldn’t be comfortable enough or brave to do so but as said above each to their own.

Who rattled your empty drinks bottle :|