Okay, okay, last weekend was the Memorial Day holiday. But after just four days back at work we already feel like we need a weekend to recover from last weekend... what with landscaping, barbecues to prepare for and attend, as well as stopping to honor vets it's time for more R&R.
We plan to get bare for several hours this weekend in our own back yard! Maybe we'll have that squirt gun fight we posted about yesterday.
And if it rains? Here are some nudist related news stories from this week to keep you in the spirit while you relax indoors on the couch:
Mark Haskell Smith Bares All as Nudist 4 Naked at Lunch Book - From the Los Angeles Times;
Latest Twist: Nakations - From USA Today (actually ran 5/20/15 just over one week ago);
Naked is not Nude (in Germany) - From the Huffington Post today;
Authorities Forced to Release Rules to Naked Tourists - The Daily Mail (5/28/15 - about tourists snapping nude pix at historic landmarks);
Why I Love Being Naked - From Cosmopolitan .
Friday, May 29, 2015
Thursday, May 28, 2015
Time for an Old Fashioned Squirt Gun Fight
It's HOT outside! At least it is already in many parts of the country right now.
This Saturday, why not plan an old-fashioned squirt gun fight in the back yard? Toss in some water balloons. Or set up some targets and don't stand to far away when you shoot / pitch at them.
Oh... and one more thing: Why not hold this shooting gallery in your birthday suits? Sounds like fun to the Platypus.
Go on. You still have time to stop by the store and pick up your H2O arsenal.
Have fun! Play naked!
This Saturday, why not plan an old-fashioned squirt gun fight in the back yard? Toss in some water balloons. Or set up some targets and don't stand to far away when you shoot / pitch at them.
Oh... and one more thing: Why not hold this shooting gallery in your birthday suits? Sounds like fun to the Platypus.
Go on. You still have time to stop by the store and pick up your H2O arsenal.
Have fun! Play naked!
Friday, May 22, 2015
New Platypus Poll Asks, "Will You Spend the Holiday Weekend Naked?"
Actually, the latest poll commissioned by Bare Platypus and offered to visitors courtesy of the good folks at Poll Daddy asks the question a little more broadly.
Go on... tell us... How will you spend the next few days? We hope you can be with folks who care about you and that you can be in your birthday suit at least some of the time. The same for your family and friends.
We'll keep this poll running through Independence Day to gather your thoughts.
- The Platypus
Go on... tell us... How will you spend the next few days? We hope you can be with folks who care about you and that you can be in your birthday suit at least some of the time. The same for your family and friends.
We'll keep this poll running through Independence Day to gather your thoughts.
- The Platypus
Thursday, May 21, 2015
A Tale of Two (Nude) Cruises
Just a few days ago a story ran in the New York Post and on Yahoo about nude cruises. In the article the writer interviewed Nancy Tiemman of Bare Necessities Tour and Travel, who is well known within the nudist industry. In typical professional style, Nancy relayed information for first-time travelers about what they could expect on a cruise, the fact that your fellow travelers will be friendly as well as nude, and other helpful facts.
The writer also interviewed a spokesperson for "Bliss" travel which makes bookings aboard ships of "a different color." Summarized, the "Bliss" experience is an adult playground where anything goes in certain areas. Ironically though, passengers can only enjoy simple nudity within a few restricted areas.
We know which we would choose.
Mr. and Mrs. Platypus have traveled on three Bare Necessities journeys and can completely recommend this reputable company. As to the folks from "Bliss..." we will say only that their full disclosure about what to expect may help people avoid booking an unexpected surprise. We don't know any more about them, but will let their quotes speak for themselves.
There's nothing quite like getting naked and staying naked for days on end. You stay nude and on one ship, while the ship goes to different places. True, you'll have to don clothes to travel into port towns on the itinerary, and within the formal dining room. But you can always opt for clothing-optional cafeteria dining, and to linger on board when at anchor and stay au naturel.
As for the moment Nancy describes in the story about when nude cruise ships hit international waters and the "all clear" is given to get nude: It's another awesome moment of metamorphosis as the ship gradually goes from polo shirts and butts in shorts to bare butts. First time nude travelers take a little more getting used to it, but they're often the most dedicated nudists by the time the trip's over.
Regarding the Platypus "Puggles" and "Grandpuggles" to come... well the article points out that neither cruise is a good fit there. So if we're all traveling together as a family, we'll just dip our webbed feet into the swimming pool---or walk the lakeside sands---of a nudist club somewhere ashore in these 50 states. And take it from us... there's nothing more cute than a lil' bare butt walking along the beach under their sailor hat.
Bon Voyage!
The writer also interviewed a spokesperson for "Bliss" travel which makes bookings aboard ships of "a different color." Summarized, the "Bliss" experience is an adult playground where anything goes in certain areas. Ironically though, passengers can only enjoy simple nudity within a few restricted areas.
We know which we would choose.
Mr. and Mrs. Platypus have traveled on three Bare Necessities journeys and can completely recommend this reputable company. As to the folks from "Bliss..." we will say only that their full disclosure about what to expect may help people avoid booking an unexpected surprise. We don't know any more about them, but will let their quotes speak for themselves.
There's nothing quite like getting naked and staying naked for days on end. You stay nude and on one ship, while the ship goes to different places. True, you'll have to don clothes to travel into port towns on the itinerary, and within the formal dining room. But you can always opt for clothing-optional cafeteria dining, and to linger on board when at anchor and stay au naturel.
As for the moment Nancy describes in the story about when nude cruise ships hit international waters and the "all clear" is given to get nude: It's another awesome moment of metamorphosis as the ship gradually goes from polo shirts and butts in shorts to bare butts. First time nude travelers take a little more getting used to it, but they're often the most dedicated nudists by the time the trip's over.
Regarding the Platypus "Puggles" and "Grandpuggles" to come... well the article points out that neither cruise is a good fit there. So if we're all traveling together as a family, we'll just dip our webbed feet into the swimming pool---or walk the lakeside sands---of a nudist club somewhere ashore in these 50 states. And take it from us... there's nothing more cute than a lil' bare butt walking along the beach under their sailor hat.
Bon Voyage!
Tuesday, May 19, 2015
Our Walter of the Week Goes to.... Mrs. Platypus
Those of you who have followed the Bare Platypus blog for years know that it was once tradition to award a "Walter of the Week" award for the person who had most served the cause of nudity, nakedness, nudism, or just positive appreciation of the human body. The "trophy" (picture) bearing a golden platypus at its top was named after Walter Bishop, a slightly eccentric professor character on the television series Fringe who celebrated naked Tuesdays by making pancakes sans clothes.
Over the years we awarded Walter Awards to movies, actors, brave nude patriots, you name it. If you select months and years over in the right hand column, you can identify the recipients by simply selecting "Walter of the Week" stories... almost always named on a Tuesday.
We're bringing back the Walter award this particular Tuesday to honor a woman who had done so much for the cause of social nudism: Mrs. Platypus.
You see, tomorrow will mark the 26th wedding anniversary between the Platypuses. Over those years Mrs. Platypus went from accepting nudity within the house when it was just with Mr. Platypus to visiting a nudist club---reluctantly at first, but with a willingness to try something that Mr. Platypus wanted to do. From there it was raising a family of "puggles" whom the couple raised to be nudists. Along the way the family joined some nudist clubs and visited many more.
Mrs. Platypus defended social nudism within the media and introduced countless of her friends and their families to the joys of going bare for days out in the sun, or even a vacation. She inspired the Bare Platypus to start this blog and continues to offer helpful insight as a member of the Platypus team. She even designed many of the items available for sale in The Bare Platypus Souvenir Shop .
Mrs. Platypus is an amazing mother. She is an amazing wife. She is a model of Christian faith that knows no bounds and doesn't always "color within the lines" as expected. Mrs. Platypus is beautiful, talented, and the reason Mr. Platypus feels so special and blessed.
This week, this Walter is for you, Mrs. Platypus. You deserve at least 26 trophies... one for every special year you have given me.
Thursday, May 14, 2015
Berkshire Vista Nudist Resort Gets Good Press
This morning the Bare Platypus fired up the computer and checked news sources. Among the nudist articles he saw was a Story About Berkshire Vista Resort in Hancock Mass . We're glad it was a good story too: Owners Dan and Ginny Bookstein are good folks. They are not nudists. But when they bought the property they listened to the naked people who called this club home and were persuaded to keep it nude. The Booksteins support national nudist associations with members and with stays at the place as prizes for fund raising contests. They provide an ever-improving club. And the residents make the place extra special.
The Platypus knows all this because he and his family have visited the club on several occasions and always found it friendly and a great place to go nude.... even in winter. The core structure of the main lodging house is a farmhouse dating back a couple hundred years or so in old New England. The club is right next to some great skiing slopes. Take a short drive and you're in Stockbridge, inspiration for the legendary "Alice's restaurant" of Arlo Guthrie's song. It's also home to the Norman Rockwell museum. Tanglewood music center is nearby too.
We wish these folks all the best. Congrats to them!
By the way, the writers of the article actually went nude during their visit. Another new pair of converts to our cause???
The Platypus knows all this because he and his family have visited the club on several occasions and always found it friendly and a great place to go nude.... even in winter. The core structure of the main lodging house is a farmhouse dating back a couple hundred years or so in old New England. The club is right next to some great skiing slopes. Take a short drive and you're in Stockbridge, inspiration for the legendary "Alice's restaurant" of Arlo Guthrie's song. It's also home to the Norman Rockwell museum. Tanglewood music center is nearby too.
We wish these folks all the best. Congrats to them!
By the way, the writers of the article actually went nude during their visit. Another new pair of converts to our cause???
Wednesday, May 13, 2015
Dreaming BIG
The Bare Platypus tends to do this every time that the PowerBall jackpot gets up there and he fishes into his wallet with his webbed feet to purchase a ticket: Dream BIG.
And whenever he dreams about winning a big lotto jackpot, it usually involves how he would enjoy simply being naked more often in different places, different ways. Sometimes he dreams of visiting the nude beaches and resorts of France and Germany. Sometimes owning his own nudist place...
Today it's about what the Platypus would get in a house. Not marble or silver candlesticks, mind you. But windows... lots and lots of windows to let in natural light. Set back on a parcel far enough that anyone encountering nudity would have to come onto the private property (and ignore the advisory signs) to get there.
One feature not seen before in a house that he would also consider: Putting a closet between the garage and main part of the house. Why? So that he could get bare upon parking the car, and get clothed only when about to leave the premises. Of course, some natural rock waterfall and lots of plants would be part of the picture too.
How about you? What's your dream?
And whenever he dreams about winning a big lotto jackpot, it usually involves how he would enjoy simply being naked more often in different places, different ways. Sometimes he dreams of visiting the nude beaches and resorts of France and Germany. Sometimes owning his own nudist place...
Today it's about what the Platypus would get in a house. Not marble or silver candlesticks, mind you. But windows... lots and lots of windows to let in natural light. Set back on a parcel far enough that anyone encountering nudity would have to come onto the private property (and ignore the advisory signs) to get there.
One feature not seen before in a house that he would also consider: Putting a closet between the garage and main part of the house. Why? So that he could get bare upon parking the car, and get clothed only when about to leave the premises. Of course, some natural rock waterfall and lots of plants would be part of the picture too.
How about you? What's your dream?
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