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Became a nudist in spirit when I was a boy. After visiting Wreck Beach on our honeymoon in 2002 and then Black's beach a while later, I was hooked. We've been members of Glen Eden since 2011. President, Western Nudist Research Library Director, AANR West
💐Happy International Women’s Day💐 Honouring three prominent nudist women and ambassadors promoting naturism👍❤️ Thank you for your hard work, dedication and support 👍❤️ Jan&Gary ❤️
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Thanks to John and Woody's friend Andy, Woody's legacy is safely on the shelves of the Western Nudist Research Library. May Woody rest in peace.
This Nobel laureate was a naturist. We're there others?
Well, the boom mike on the left side indicates that the "arrest" was recorded. Does anyone know what video it might have been shown in?
This is a great little video about a sequence of events that shaped the history of social nudism in the US
That's Mildred Connett in December 1966, in front of the first and only building at the time. It was the teen center for 30 years and is now the home of the Western Nudist Research Library. Merry Christmas everyone!
Its been a blast so far with another day and a half to go! Start your Saturday with Tai chi at 7:30 am and end it with a replay of the WNRL Presentation "Ray and Mildred: It All Started in Canada!"
I had a great first meeting at Glen Eden yesterday with someone who is excited about nudist history and wants to volunteer to help preserve it. We have volunteer opportunities to volunteer in person if you can make it to Glen Eden, and remote volunteer opportunities if you can't.
Congratulations, and welcome to paradise! It was great meeting you in person and I look forward to working with you in WNRL as we gather, preserve, organize and celebrate nudist/naturist history.
More important than Ray's straw hat, WNRL has documentation of why Ray is in the AANR Hall of Fame (as the father of Canadian nudism), how he helped triple Olive Dell's membership, how he (of course) founded Glen Eden, and the essential role that his wife Mildred played along the way.
An update about Olive Dell. The situation for the residents is still horrible, but they still have a fighting spirit. And the court case might work out in their favor.
California nudist resort residents say they're being forced to wear clothes share.google/OXAJU5sOiiWL...
Embracing New Connections: How Naturist Groups Are Using Discord to Reach Younger Generations 1naturistlife.substack.com/p/embracing-...
How has being a nudist influenced the way you see the world or live your life?
Today is #NationalNudeDay and it's about celebrating the human body in its natural form & embracing freedom. It's a day for many to honor body positivity & the simple act of being.
📸 1962 Nude Sun Fun
I'd say 1962 or 1963? Even though Glen Eden was founded in 1963, the sale was in escrow during 1962 and the Natural Life Foundation was allowed to have an event that year.
I'm saddened to report that Cec Cinder, father of the Free Beach Movement and author of the Nudist Idea, has passed at the age of 98. I encourage you to read Evan Nix's write-up about Cec on Planet Nude. Cec's archives are available to researchers at the WNRL.
100 and just getting started!
Please welcome the Western Nudist Research Library to BlueSky!
That has been sort of true here in So Cal so far this spring. Highs in the 90s, then a week later, highs in the low 60s. Not exactly "grab the mittens," but we're spoiled.
A very entertaining story, a page turner. Will be grabbing a copy of the sequel soon!
This brought back great memories, of first seeing this movie when I was about 10. Even though it was the censored version, the visuals of Tarzan and his new-found Jane innocently swimming together made a lasting impression.
Thanks for posting this. We are excited that the FCN Library at Bare Oaks is now in the Consortium to represent Canada. They are just getting started, however, so if you are in the area, they would love some help. www.bareoaks.ca/fcn-library-...
That's Mildred Connett on the right with her arms filled with colas. As was true of all ASA clubs, alcohol wasn't allowed at GE for the first few years.
This is a great resource. Thanks for creating it! A brief update to the section on the Nudist Research Library Consortium: A fifth member joined last year, The FCN Research Library (FCNRL) at Bare Oaks in Canada. We will let you know when the video has been updated to reflect the change.
That's good trouble you are making! I enjoyed catching up with you yesterday at Glen Eden.
Welcoming @martinpaints.bsky.social new
to Bluesky by resharing our 2014 interview with this incredible artist and her work
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Absolutely.
My sympathies Evan. May her kind, warm, and gracious spirit rest in peace.
Enjoy it while you can, Southern hemisphere. Out time is coming!
And GE had another Photo Preview Day on June 15, 1963, exactly one month before it was founded.
I loved his work; it really got you thinking.