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Clothing Optional

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Yuma, Arizona

As we were driving to Yuma the other day, I noticed a billboard along the highway.

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The billboard was similar to the sign above, but it had some verbiage and two words that caught my attention: CLOTHING OPTIONAL.

We were driving at the speed limit, so I almost missed it. Of course, I had to Google it as soon as possible to learn more… 🙂

Turns out that there are lots of clothing optional and nudist resorts around.

Clothing optional means you can wear clothes if you prefer. Nudist means no clothes except for appropriate foot and head gear. Most clothing optional places insist on total nudity in the pools and spas.

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I asked Rich if he would go, and he said, “Sure!” I’m pretty sure he said that because he knows I would have to be paid lots of money to even think about going. 🙂

But, the more I read the stories of people who have gone to one, the more intrigued I am.

How freeing it must feel to have the sun warming your entire body? To feel a soft breeze caressing your back? To embrace nature just as the animal kingdom does (except for shoes and a hat) ?

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I remember a friend talking about going to Hidden Beach at Lake Tahoe many years ago. He said he was amazed at how white everyone’s butts were. “You get, what, maybe ten minutes a year of sunshine on your butt? ” I was too embarrassed to admit that I didn’t even get ten nanoseconds of sunshine on mine.

And yet, it all sounds so liberating and brazenly honest with oneself. No hiding behind layers of camouflage that may not be hiding my stomach rolls as well as I thought they were…

Nudist etiquette requires that everyone carries a towel around to sit upon. Some people carry two.

Why carry two?

Here’s a FAQ and answer from the DeAnza Springs site:

What if I get an erection?   Although you might think this happens quite often, it rarely occurs and usually is only a reaction to the weather. If you do find yourself in that condition, a strategically placed towel (remember, you always have one with you) takes care of the temporary situation.

 

While I was pondering what daily life would be like in a nudist resort, the thought of playing pickleball naked hit me.

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How distracting would be to watch all the jiggling and bouncing all of us old guys and gals do while moving around the court?

While some laughter is normal during pickleball games, it’d be hard to play while laughing hysterically…

6 thoughts on “Clothing Optional”

  1. I can only begin to imagine how painful the burns would be on my nether regions if they saw more than a few minutes of sun even with a gallon of sunscreen. The bouncing and jiggling would definitely limit my movement. Also, what do you do if it is that time of month….. wander around with a string hanging down. giggle

    1. But what if it was super cloudy and no sunscreen was needed, Joanne, would you try it?

    1. Great article, Joanne. Loved this quote: “The nude is my business suit. I never appear socially in it.” 🙂

  3. No thanks. I like my camo!!! And some things you just can’t “un-see”. Did you know there is a camp up Robie Creek? Has a huge tall wooden fence around the perimeter. It’s called Bare Mountain Retreat and members are Bare Backers! Check it out!
    http://www.bareidaho.com/

    1. I knew there was a retreat, Sharon, but I didn’t know the name. They keep it well camouflaged from the Robie Creek Road. I don’t think there’s any signage at all.

      Looking at the mountain pictures make me miss hiking in the Boise Mountains…

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