Would most of us be comfortable walking into a grocery store nude if 99.9 percent of the folks around us were clothed. It would definately need to be warm outside.
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ocmickMar 22, 2009those freezer/cooler isles might be a tad chilly...so I'd have to get in and get out quick...ReactReply - TR
trumpeterMar 22, 2009If it were legal, and I wouldn't be offending anyone, then sure - why not? Especially on a nice hot day. However, I would never put anyone in a situation where they were uncomfortable, and I don't know how long I'd stay naked if I was the only one.
ReactReply - GAgabareOriginal PosterMar 22, 2009
I think a easy way to adjust to nude shopping and not make one or two nudist stand out would be to organize nudist in your area to maybe shop together, well maybe not together but maybe have naked day at several stores in the area you live and maybe time it so that when you arrive to shop maybe several other nudist show up so as you shop you may run into several textiles but as they or you turn the next isle there may be a or a couple nudist pushing a shopping cart. That may also get textiles to thinking ' hey thats pretty cool ( in more ways than one) why am I all dressed up and pretty soon instead of a half dozen nudist shopping you have a dozen or so nudist shopping.
ReactReply - MEMemberMar 24, 2009Is this a trick question? I may get into trouble for answering, but I just can't resist. I think it would be awesome if it were legal. I would jump in the car immediately and get off to shopping for my next nude dinner. I really hope this isn't a dare LOL.
ReactReply - GAgabareOriginal PosterMar 28, 2009
the other day we were shopping at the store and i had this question in the back of my mind as i shopped, i was wearing a t shirt, tan shorts and a pair of crocs ( no underwear) all i could think of was removing the shirt and shorts and putting them in the basket and continue shopping, what is really wrong with that we were born naked in the bible it is acceptable but we as mankind have a ton of hangups unless it's in a movie or acceptable by hollywood its ok with the tv audience but for you or me it's not, thank goodness i came out of the fantasy world or i'm sure i would have ended up in jail.
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inflatableApr 1, 2009Yes I'd go. and to the mall, the naked mall if that were the only legal place...hummmmm naked at the mall. Fun.
I am also in south Jersey. An artist, teach nude figure drawing at times..over 25 yrs. College and community colleges. You are spicy, have class, are attractive and that sparkle in your eyes....and we are probably so close. I am 59 and would like to chat naked face to face or side by side on a couch with some snacks or tv on and watching a good show... then again you seem to enjoy dancing naked? That is something I have never done. I am a good slow dancer lol Anyway lets meet for breakfast, tea and scones? E-male me
Camdenart@aol.com. I am in Camden County NJ. Orig. from Salem Co. yes dancing naked sounds wonderful and I can be nice...promise but I am sure u heard that one before. I can be if that is how it must be. Good guy/ strict prudish parents and now like going naked when I can/ I can def. behave..having a true nudist friend is better than messing up.ReactReply - GAgabareOriginal PosterMay 16, 2009
if its not illegal in the uk why aren't more people exercising their rights, if it was legal in the us other than vermont i would be looking to test the law, actually looked into moving to vermont but had other issues come up, it would be great if nudity in public was more acceptable.
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CanoodlerMay 16, 2009and the Naked Rambler in the UK has spent more than his fair share of time in jail for simply walking through with a backpack.
I'm with Gabare and think it would be great if it were made legal, to organize some friends and groups to grocery shop on a given day so there would be no question but that complainers were just being whiners as opposed to being offended by anything considered by the mores of society to actually be offensive. And someone else made the point that it might be a good idea (til it caught on) to drive to a nearby town. I don't want to meet my sister in law in the grocery store when I'm making a socio-political statement.ReactReply - NU
NudistDaneMay 16, 2009NOW!
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AMay 17, 2009Done it in Le Cap d'Agde and in some Croation resorts (though in at least in one Croatian resort officially some attire required in the shop but as signs been posted too discreetly to notice it first time and noone made a point so it kept on happening few times before noticed the sign). In textile environment would go to buy groceries any time it would be socially halfway acceptable and reasonably tolerated. On the other hand, in general I prefer to be nude either when everyone or all others nude or when no people. Feel awkward if only one nude unless people around people whose attitudes towards nudity are positive and I am aware of that, too.
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JohnTNMay 22, 2009I would be nude any time I could. I like to work in the yard nude, but I have to be aware ofwhether or not my neighbors are about.
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BarefootBillMay 25, 2009If legal, probably immediately. But only if everyone knew it was legal. Yes, would be awkward if I was the only one, but if one person is unwilling to take the first step, there will be no one to follow. Being the lone leader can be frightening. However, without someone willing to stroll out alone, we will forever be confined to conformity.
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macnudeMay 25, 2009[quote]I would this afternoon, but then I have a fanny pack to throw over a shoulder. Thanks Jerry[/quote] Please confine your shopping to caned goods or dry packaged food aisle. I for one do not want anyone dangling in my lettace or tomatos or bending over my hamburger for that matter. May also be a problem putting your best “foot” forward in the refrigerated foods aisle, if you catch my drift. Any nude activity which a percentage of the public or fellow nudists would find offensive and I include grocery shopping, driving on public roads, answering the door to strangers, and mowing the lawn nullifies any gains we have made in acceptance. Skinny dipping has widespread acceptance in almost any group even among those whom would be reluctant to try it. Why? Because of the implied innocence and it’s just plain fun. If we nudists could achieve the same sort of public perception as skinny dippers we might see the opening of more CO beaches and icreases in club memberships.ReactReply - AAMay 25, 2009Hi Mac! My presumption in replying was that we talk about socially acceptable environment for nude shopping, as it is in certain nude resorts or some places near beaches. I also consider that any non-sexual, non-violent activity one does in private premises like own yard (mowing) or in car (driving) is in general (unless specifically restricted by local regulations) up to each and everyone and not a business of anyone else. Answering the door to strangers falls to that category, too, but as it involves interaction from close proximity, I would advice some common courtesy like wrapping a towel/sarong etc around or putting on some robe - unless a sign informing of possible nudity of the residents while opening the door.Any nude activity which a percentage of the public or fellow nudists would find offensive and I include grocery shopping, driving on public roads, answering the door to strangers, and mowing the lawn nullifies any gains we have made in acceptance.ReactReply
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Curt, or CowboyJul 8, 2009"Community acceptance" is a phrase properly applied to many things, and this is one of them.
The photo in post #15 is George something-or-another, a confrontational "nudist" who's been known to strip
in front of police stations in San Francisco, so that he can challenge the cops, judges, anyone, on "police harassment"
of his nudity because San Francisco has no specific law prohibiting public nudity. He's one who takes the position that
if it isn't specificly prohibited, then it's acceptable. Most likely, he'll be responsible for having the law changed to prohibit
nudity in any context, if at all. "Confrontational" is bad, and I wish some of these "militants" would learn that.
In fact, in Ohio where I live, absent the "reasonable expectation" of confrontation, or "affront" there is no crime, BUT if
an "affront" could have been reasonably expected, or known, or should have known, then there is guilt of "indecent
exposure."
For me, if it's relatively common, say 30% or so of customers were nude, then I'd do it, but I'm not a confrontational
person, a militant, nor a social pioneer. I'm just a guy who enjoys being me, and will be me provided it doesn't
cause *me* undue inconvenience. As someone else said, in a crowd fine, but not by myself.ReactReply - PH
PhilfreeeukJul 9, 2009[quote]yeah people like George do much more damage than good.....nudists should be low key and non-confrontationial if we ever hope to win acceptance amongst the general population. (IMHO) [/quote] You're sooooo right, lets hop the likes of George are listening.ReactReply - JE
jeff19581Jul 27, 2009as fast as i would be able to get my pants off
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JERRYJul 27, 2009I agree with an earlier reply due to health codes it wouldn't be legal. but I would go anywhere it was legal right away. I don't like clothes.
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- MEMemberAug 25, 2009
I think if it were legal, I would shop nude when the temperature agreed with the notion. I do go nude but I dress to the weather.
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Miss_LindaAug 26, 2009I think I've changed my mind since I first replied to this topic. If it were legal, I think I could find the courage to go shopping in my birthday suit.ReactReply - BABarefootBillAug 26, 2009
We are often terrified of exercising our rights. Our nation was founded on freedom, yet our freedoms are eroded daily by those who take offense. Both liberals and conservatives have their own perspective and anything beyond that view is offends. We should have freedom to be offended, and we all should accepted that being offended doesn't mean the offense is wrong. We merely disagree.
Thus, it legal we should do it. Freedom not used is freedom lost.
ReactReply - COCurt, or CowboyAug 26, 2009[quote] We should have freedom to be offended,[/quote][/quote] We certainly should, in my opinion, but it appears that "freedom" is now illegal in most states. [quote]Freedom not used is freedom lost.[/quote] A great man once said that those who would trade liberty for security deserve neither. I tend to agree. HOWEVER, that being said, I'll stand by my original post in this thread.ReactReply
- GAgabareOriginal PosterAug 27, 2009
linda your photos are always the best and most entertaining on this site, i often wonder how you pull them off. you are the first i think to actually submit a nude photo in a store so thumbs up, maybe you will inspire others. bill and curt i agree we have and are losing more and more freedom in this great country our forefathers who were the original skinnydippping nudist are probably rolling over in their graves. we have so many laws and rules in the usa i'm surprised it's not against the law to walk barefoot in your own yard.
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