Kevin

I haven’t blogged here for a while but then Naktiv was offline. I’m happy to see it back and looking forward to warmer weather where I am. It’s been a deep freeze with minus 40 degree weather here (thats the same temperature in Celcius and Fahrenheit). Finally warming up but still to cold to be out naked.

I find myself wanting spring and summer to come along quickly.

Anyways I’m happy to see Naktiv back online again. Keep up the good work admins!

My trip to Toronto involved going to Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park where I took a lot of pictures of the grounds. I’m happy to share them now here:

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I went to Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park today. In fact, I just got back to my hotel room, showered and hopped onto my tablet – I realy want to share my experience!

The morning started off dreary and wet so I checked the weather report for the Toronto area and saw that it should be clear skys by around ten am. Not sure what time it opened to visiters at so I checked there website but being a Sunday and the site lacking details for it I decided to wait till after it opened on most days and give them a quick call. After all, I didn’t want to drive on unfamiluar roads to a place I wasn’t sure was open when it was a good fourty five minutes away!

After confirming Sundays hours and what I’d need to bring with me I headed out. Living where I do and starting a naturist lifestyle as late in life as I have, has left me with precious little “public” nude time and even fewer oppoutunities to be socially nude. Which means, this is only my second time in a social setting that I’m getting naked.

Upon arrival I drive up to a gate and press a button for contacting the office. I’m greated kindly and asked if I’m a first time visitor and to please come to the office to register. I did ask, when I called if I could strip in the parking lot and come in to register (to which the answer was “yes”) but I was a little apprehensive about stripping before registering. So I headed inside to get started. Greeted by some nice ladies in their official Bare Oaks uniforms (nude) the application (registration for first timers) was explained and I was asked to sit down and watch a short introduction video.

The video was pretty good and a really great idea to introduce a newby to naturism and the facility. It even had a little humour in it when it came to discussing the no clothes, nudity manditory policy.

Once the neccesities where out of the way I headed back to vehicle to deposit my clothes. Now, I had no reservations stripping in “public” in this private nature park. A quick spray of deep woods off and a gathering of things I’d need for the day and I headed on “in” to the park.

Hmm, is it realy, in, when your outside?

With a chill in the morning air, most people about (not that many) were clothed fully or partially nude. Me? Naked to my feet (they suggested flip flops). Armed with my bag of bug spray, towels, wallet/money, keys, phone and camera – did you hear that? The sound of screaching tires, a record being scratched – Camera? Yes, Bare Oaks allows pictures as long as certain rules are followed. OK, can I get back to it?

Where was I? Oh yes, I was heading in. First I went inside to the office/store and checked out the swag they had and then I wandered outside. The grounds where pretty, green, flowering and full of musical birds flitting about. With the sun shining and  the wind blowing everything looked alive.

I wandered the park and took as many pictures of the facilities as I could as no one seemed to be all that keen to be outside that early in the day. This place is absolutely wonderful. As the day warmed up I continued to wonder around the trails, the lakes, the facilities – it’s superb. I realy didn’t want to leave, but I had to, it was the end of the day.

I managed to meet a number of people, Kim, Paul (and Toby the dog), Glen, Alice (If I remember correctly) and Lucas. Everyone was nice – despite the camera (in case you’re wondering, no. I did not take pictures of people, just the scenery and facilities). While I occasionally wondered why so many people were clothed I never once felt out of place and quickly reminded myself that the wind was chilly. So I couldn’t blame them a bit. Naturist’s, not stupidist’s after all! Hmm, starting to wonder about me now…

I picked some after sun spray as I was leaving, because I clearly got a lot of sun and was turning red. Yes, Sharlet. There may be a Santa Clause, cause I sure got what I asked for today.

I told the staff, I’ll see you next Saturday. Oh, I just realized how that could come accross. Oh well, I mean it any way.

Thank you Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park for admitting lone males. I would not have otherwise had this experience.

Ah, winter gives way to spring with the sun’s rays getting warmer and snow melting faster. Regarless, I like getting nude in nature and I had an enjoyable couple of hours in the sun this weekend. There is still snow up to a foot deep in places around the property but there places with bare ground too.

I walked my path without the benefit of snowdhoes. That was going great till the hardened snow top gives way and sends you lurching to regain your balance. As my clearing finally got some direct sun I ventured over and and sat down to take in the cool breeze, warm-ish rays and listen to the birds.

When stepping on frozen snow you realy are lulled into a sense of security. At least till you hear the inevitable “crsssh” sound snow makes when it gives way to your weight.

That is the sound I hear as I was sitting, relaxing in the sun, looking at the trees. Scratch that. Suddenly I am hurled backwards as the rear legs of the chair break through the hardened top layer. Sitting now much like an astronought with my feet to the sky and my head and back on the frozen snow I struggle to right myself.

Once upright again I drive the front legs of the chair down and give thanks for being alone. Lesson learned – recovering from breaking through frozen snow is far easier when you’re upright.

I went nude snowshoeing yesterday. Temperatures barely came above freezing and the wind chill was OK because of the surounding forest. Around 35 cm of new snow over a couple of days providing excellent conditions for it.

I was a little concerned it would be to cold to be nude because it was overcast and still a little snowy.  But I went for it anyway.

It was awesome. I never felt cold – despite feeling the cold. I am looking forward to more nude snowshoeing as the season permits.

I had an unexpected chance to visit a nude beech on Friday. It was my first time in a social nude setting. I loved it! If/when I get the chance I’ll go back. In fact I plan to make “chances” where ever I can, when ever I can.

On the property today. Weather is definately cooling off. I worked nude anyway. When I got a little to cool from screwing, sawing and measuring I switched over to digging. I still have more stumps to remove.

The high was a mere 14 degrees celcius (thats 57.2 F for the Americans). The bugs are mostly gone but little black flies remain. I had to use bug dope to continue working.

Last weekend I was travelling from south central BC to the central interior. Along the way there is a lookout over Kamloops Lake. I thought I might try for some time of nude lounging above the look if there was no one around. As I got closer I could see people above it so I just keep going. A short distance up the highway I spotted a small pullout and qickly took it.

Getting out of my vehicle I wasnt sure if I could go to the hill side over looking the lake or not. As I approached I could see a way and took it. This led me around some out croppings that shielded me from view.

Stripping there I spent about 45 minutes walking hundreds of feet above the lake with a commanding view. Avoidi g the small cactus that grows in this area and watching out for rattle snakes I had an enjoyable time.

I plane to use this spot again when I travel this route. Only next time I’ll bring a chair and camera to capture some memories (and maybe share).

I did some driving last week and stopped along the highway. Being in a remote region has advantages. I took a swim in river – it was very cold despite the fact that it was very warm out. Lounging about the riverside nude for about an hour before finding my back to my vehicle. There was no trafic on the highway and seeing no one had parked I just walked nude to my vehicle. Got in headed back on the highway.

A little while later I pulled into another dirt road and went for a nude walk. Again I spent about an hour walking. It was peacefull, sunny and gorgeous. The breeze kept me cool while the sun kept me warm. I even went barefoot as the surface wasnot rocky.

It was a wonderfull day. I look forward to repeating many times again.

I got out to the property the last couple of days. The first thing I did was to strip off my clothes and cover myself with insect repelent. Sooooooooo many mosquitos! 

Got a little burnt on my back so I tried working with a t-shirt on but I had to take off because it was to hot. Lots of mosquito bites – despite the repelent.

It is so much nicer working nude. I worked more carefully to avoid injurying myself. Another new expeience for me – having to lift my genitlals while climing over boards. It was a strange feeling having them resting on lumber, when you”ve spent your life hiding them.

It feels good to be so free. The bug bites are even worth it! Sweat evaporates and cools you off instead of wetting your clothes and making them stick to you.

Yes. I like working nude. In fact I think I’ll go do some more.

Sunday was another day on our land in the forest. The sun was bright and soon it was hot. Having a good bit of burn on my shoulders an the tops of my but cheeks I decided to work with a open shirt on.

I am so happy that I can rake my forest floor nude. Staying cool or not to hot is easier and lets me get more work done. Soon I’ll have enough cleared to roam about barefoot as weel as nude.

I only wish I tried naturism sooner in life rather than later. Nothing beats laying on a cot in the shade staring at a blue sky while listening to the birds chirping in the trees.

I spent most of the day brush cutting and raking nude. I’ve got a bit of a burn (some what resemble a red lobster). I couldn’t be more thrilled working nude in the forest. Birds singing, flys flying and bees buzzing through.

Drinking lots to make up for the fuid loss of sweating, I realy enjoyed the breeze cooling me down. I never felt hot working in the sun while I was naked. Round two tomorrow.

I spent much of Monday at our property where I did brush cutting, raking and more brush cutting. After a couple of hours I was hot and thirsty so I sat down in the sun. Drinking some water and having a snack I thought, this is silly – get naked!

After about an hour the sun hid behind constant cloud cover. So I got and raked the next area to get it ready for brush cutting. I raked for an hour and enjoyed the breeze cooling my skin. Despite the hard work (yes raking brush to get the sticks mixed in out of the way is hard work) I enjoyed being in nature.

The warm air, the chirping birds and being naked was awesome.

Monday I spent a couple of hours laying on a cot in 6 inches of snow. It’s melting quickly – finaly. It was warm enough to “bask” in the sun – till a cloud covered it. The rays were still weak so no sun burn.

It was great laying naked and feeling the cool breeze mixed with the warming rays of the sun. I also walked around abit, which was hard in the deeper snow, but easy in dried up spots.

I’m looking forward to more. Come on summer – bring it on!

I had the chance to go snowshoeing again today, it was colder than last week but the sun managed to make more of an apperance so that offset the cold. Still alot of snow but not as much, it is melting rapidly.

It was very enjoyable to be naked in nature. While my skin felt the cold I still enjoyed the time outside.

Weather wasn’t great, but favorable enough. I went naked snowshoeing today. It felt great to have the cool air on my skin. I didn’t even shiver at all. My toes got a bit cold in my boots, but that was it.

I might post a picture later in the week.

At least that seemed to be the message I was getting growing up. Fortunately it wasn’t the only message. I also got a subliminal one. One that hinted at sex and nudity being equal and genitals weren’t all that bad after all.

The older I got the more independantly I thought. Till eventually I wanted to be a nudist – but couldn’t. Upbringing played only a minor role in my inability to be clothes free. It was actually marriage that killed it for another 20 years. Not just because of that individual. Soon while our children were still very young we divorced and fought things out in court.

Honestly, it was the stuff that she claimed in court that sent chills to my bones made me steer clear of anything that could even be misconstrude as even vaguely in-appropriate.

My kids are all grown up now. Some have their own kids.

I have a partner that is encouraging me and I am wanting to shed the last of my culteral inhibitions. Others still exist.