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Paul Vogler

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Neighbors

Posted Jan 9, 2009

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Paul Vogler
Paul VoglerOriginal Poster
Jan 9, 2009

Okay, I have a question. I just moved to a place that isn't surrounded
by 2 story houses, and I have a pool, so I'm wondering if I should talk
to the neighbors about not looking over/through the fence unless they
want to get an eyefull. Would like to have some BBQ's/Parties with
nudist friends, but don't want to get in any trouble, or offend anyone.
How do the rest of you deal with these issues? I mean, it's a 6 foot fence, but I can look over a 6 foot fence if I want to.

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  • GA
    gator1
    gator1
    Jan 9, 2009

    I would love to entertain in my backyard, with brand new 6 foot fence (thanks to IKE), but my neighbor can definitely see over the fence from his back porch deck.  I have be a little selective.

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  • ME
    Member
    Jan 9, 2009

    From my experience (long story noisy neighbor thick hedges and cops) most of the time the law is that if you make a reasonable effort to obscure your neighbors view of your outdoor nude activities then they have no recourse against you. That doesn't insure that they will like you anymore for it though. It's always best to at least try to be a little friendly with the people you have to live next too. I agree with Pashaw though that you should really check into the local laws to make sure before you schedule your first nude backyard party. Something to think about is that in a lot of areas building codes allow for a fence no higher than 6 feet but allow for things such as lattice and think growing vines to be added above that 6 foot limit. You might want to check on that one while you're doing your research.

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  • GA
    gator1
    gator1
    Jan 10, 2009
    [quote]   BTW, the ex discovered that nite that she liked one of the nude neighbors more than she liked me.... Thus the EX.... LOL[/quote]   Sorry to hear that.
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  • PH
    Philfreeeuk
    Philfreeeuk
    Jan 10, 2009
    [quote]Gr8 to see a good attitude about it.[/quote]  Yep, bin there, done that, it's hell at the time, but for anyone who is going through it now, there's a good chance that you will come to think it was for the best in the long run. Not that it helps much at the time :(
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  • NU
    nudistbicpl
    nudistbicpl
    Jan 10, 2009

    We have just been upfront with our neighbors. They know we lay out naked on our deck and swim nude in our pool.  We have a 6 foot fence around our yard with locking gates. When we are nude, we lock the gate.  It works out for everyone. A few times the neighbors have joined us in our pool, we stay nude, sone get undressed, some do not. We are all adults and nobody has a problem with it.
    Different story when the neighborhood kids want to use the pool. Their parents call first. We get dressed and they come over.

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  • SA
    saddlemule
    saddlemule
    Jan 10, 2009
    Darn-Steve --just quit dont make any more silly women miserable--lol--for a short period of time
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  • PV
    Paul Vogler
    Paul VoglerOriginal Poster
    Jan 10, 2009

    Thanks so much for your input guys! I think I will lay low through the
    winter, get to know everybody, then give them a heads up when the
    weather warms up. If they don't seem to take to the idea, I'll just
    work hard on making sure the fence gets a little higher somehow. And
    who knows, maybe they'll be guests at my first naked BBQ?!

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  • KE
    KernfromStoke
    KernfromStoke
    Jan 11, 2009

    Hello,
    Understand your problem. Where we lived before was just the same with a 6 foot fence. So I spoke to the neighbour, explained the situation and, hey presto, problems gone away. They even leaned on the fence chatting while we were nude. I may have been just lucky with having a good neighbour, I don't know. Only one way to find out. We can't do it in the new house unfortunately because we're overlooked by 6 houses that are on a higher level than ours, I'd need a 40 foot fence LOL. Good luck. Kern.

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  • GA
    gabare
    gabare
    May 28, 2009

    we built a privacy fence around pool area( above ground pool ) and have pompus grass screening porch, if i walk out back door neighbor next door can see me , when i climb ladder to get in pool neighbor can again see me and maybe neighbor to rear but once in pool or laying in screened area i'm ok, today when going out to pool neighbor had a roof inspector walking on her roof i laid in lounge chair until he went down ladder but sure he saw me nude sunbathing, and i'm sure the neighbor there has seen me along with neighbor to the rear numberous times but are tolerant of seeing me, if i go out into yard when they are home i slip on a bikini but if they are both gone i will wander in the yard nude. this year i have planted leyland cypress around entire perimeter of yard but will take a few years for barrier to be effective.

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  • CD
    Cheri Donna Dawson
    Cheri Donna Dawson
    Dec 19, 2010
    [quote]What do you all think is the best way to approach my neighbors. I do not want to offend anyone seeing as I just moved in to my new home on Dec. 1st of this year. I also do not want to make any of them feel uncomfortable. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated!! THANKS EVERYONE![/quote]   First, you might want to make at least an attempt secure the area from prying eyes.   Then, you might want to meet your new neighbors and let them know you might be found in the backyard catching rays au naturale, that you do not like tanlines.  If they are a 2-story home, you might ask them if the sunbathing might be an issue as you don't want to alienate them.
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  • WH
    Whineandrose
    Whineandrose
    Mar 12, 2011

    California Penal Code

    Title 9.

    Chapter 8:  Indecent Exposure, Obscene Exhibitions, and Bawdy and Other Disorderly Houses:

    314. Every person who willfully and lewdly, either: 1. Exposes his person, or the private parts thereof, in any public place, or in any place where there are present other persons to be offended or annoyed thereby; or, 2. Procures, counsels, or assists any person so to expose himself or take part in any model artist exhibition, or to make any other exhibition of himself to public view, or the view of any number of persons, such as is offensive to decency, or is adapted to excite to vicious or lewd thoughts or acts, is guilty of a misdemeanor.

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  • CH
    Chuck
    Chuck
    Mar 12, 2011

    Our place in Mo. was out of town, and it wasn't fenced. The neighbor lady beside us was a nudist too. When our spouses were away we would sit out on our back deck and drink coffee on Saturday and Sunday mornings. Sure miss those days with Beth!! No one else ever bothered us.

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  • GR
    greg1792
    greg1792
    Mar 12, 2011

    Well what is wrong with you having a real mind!

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