By Frank Simmons (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #1) on Monday, March 10, 2003 - 8:28 am: |
Hi,
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By Sue Ryan Goodman (BonaireTalker - Post #11) on Monday, March 10, 2003 - 10:57 am: |
We stayed at the Plaza from 15-22 Feb (trip report forthcoming once I get photos sized properly), and saw plenty of older, portly men wearing thongs. There was plenty of topless sunbathing on the beach and string bikinis.
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By Michelle Mouton (BonaireTalker - Post #58) on Monday, March 10, 2003 - 11:14 am: |
I think that it isn't recognised as acceptable to be nude anywhere except at Sorobon. When we were there, sometime some Europeans would fly in and would hit the beach topless until they were told by the staff at the Plaza that they must wear some type of suit. I'm not sure how micro-wear is looked upon. It's a suit so I'd think it'd be ok, however, an opinion from a more experienced BT'r would probably be in order for this question. There are several great resorts, Plaza and Divi are two favorites. For the beach - I chose Plaza and loved it - Bonaire, as an island, isn't very beachy but under the water more than makes up for that!!! There is a lot of coral around the island so bring your booties!
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By Randy P (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #131) on Monday, March 10, 2003 - 5:32 pm: |
And just as a semi-comedic reply, there are probably only 3 humans on the planet that actually look good wearing ass-floss. Save everyone else's eyes and digestion and buy a pair of shorts already. lol
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By Yana girl (BonaireTalker - Post #83) on Monday, March 10, 2003 - 7:04 pm: |
Chicagorandy,
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By Frank Simmons (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #5) on Monday, March 10, 2003 - 7:34 pm: |
Hi again, please dont let this thread deteriorate into a bashing session. My fiancee and I both workout everyday, its not like we are disgusting or anyting. I am just looking for some information. Sorry to offend anyone with my question. Just want to know if we would offend anyone before we book a place down there. Mostly so the people around us as well as we feel comfortable in our bathingsuits and we dont ruin anyoneelses vacation or our own with our suits. Sorry to offend anyone.
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By Jake Richter (Moderator - Post #3997) on Monday, March 10, 2003 - 8:23 pm: |
Frank see my comments about the Plaza in the thread above this one.
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By Jake Richter (Moderator - Post #4005) on Monday, March 10, 2003 - 9:55 pm: |
Oh, and if you'd seen more of Randy's posts, you know he's a master of dry wit - so don't take umbrage at his comments :-)
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By Randy P (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #132) on Monday, March 10, 2003 - 11:13 pm: |
Indeed, at least please don't take any of MY umbrage! I've been collecting it for decades and storing it in a mason jar in my backyard. One day when there's a real umbrage shortage, I'm gonna be RICH!!!!!
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By Christin Helander (BonaireTalker - Post #13) on Monday, March 10, 2003 - 11:32 pm: |
As far as I can tell Frank you are asking about wearing thong suits. No big deal, they cover your genitalia, they are just cut skimpy and reveal the buns. That is popular everywhere and is not considered "nude". If you are comfortable then those around you will be. Check out Bonaire and you will have a place to begin a lifelong love with. Swimwear is fashion, and it sounds like you prefer a more skin revealing cut, go for it.
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By Michelle Mouton (BonaireTalker - Post #59) on Tuesday, March 11, 2003 - 12:06 am: |
I think Bonaire will welcome you w/open arms. How people are dressed (or aren't) doesn't seem to be an issue. I read once that the local culture doesn't really appreciate sunbathing in the nude - but that's heresay on my part. i don't know how true that is. I would fit into Randy's category of "other's" so I never thought about it.
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By Randy P (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #133) on Tuesday, March 11, 2003 - 12:21 am: |
And to quote my favorite Canadian entertainer - Red Green, "If the women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy!"
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By bob neer (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #848) on Tuesday, March 11, 2003 - 12:46 am: |
could be a problem here...we could be discouraging one of our more anticipated visitors, hey cynde - isn't cecil's purple thing a 'g' ?
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By Cynde Lee (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #5784) on Tuesday, March 11, 2003 - 5:28 pm: |
bob, you have no idea how hard i am restraining from putting a picture in this thread of our beloved cecil in his purple thong...don't tempt me please!...!@#$%^&*()_@#$%^&*()!@#$%^&*()_..............................................................................................................................ouch...hand cramp...hand cramp...i am trying to stop my hand from posting that pic.......xkdjjjjjjjjjjjjgkfffldddddddddddddddddddj.................help!
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By Niki Harris (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #690) on Tuesday, March 11, 2003 - 7:26 pm: |
Hi Frank, I just thought I'd chime in. Nutty or not, here I go: I stay at Sorobon Beach Resort every year with Bob, and we are very happy there. You tell us you wear micro bathing suits, but don't go nude. Liking to have as little clothing on as possible in the tropics seems as good a reason as any to go the final step and remove all clothing. Someone referred to thongs as "...-floss" -- doesn't sound at all comfortable to me. Wet, binding garments are really a drag, in my opinion. Furthermore, about what Jake said and others alluded: one's shapely or flabby body is not the permission slip for nudity. All bodies are welcome among nudists. The place isn't for showing off. It is for the pleasure of feeling air and water on the skin instead of sticky elastics or tight straps. Think about how your feet like being bare. How about if you stay at the Plaza or another resort for the upscale amenities (which are not a part of life at SBR), and then take a day trip to Sorobon Beach and see what it feels like to have nothing on and to not be judged for an instant on what you look like. It's very nice.
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By JIM KENNEDY (BonaireTalker - Post #73) on Tuesday, March 11, 2003 - 8:25 pm: |
So what do nudist do at the Soroban Beach Resort, just hang out???
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By bob neer (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #852) on Tuesday, March 11, 2003 - 8:48 pm: |
i think one would tend to do a lot of comparing;)
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By Niki Harris (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #691) on Tuesday, March 11, 2003 - 8:59 pm: |
Jimini: Yep.
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By Leif S (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #183) on Wednesday, March 12, 2003 - 3:21 pm: |
Cynde, go ahead, post it!
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By Gail Currie (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #430) on Wednesday, March 12, 2003 - 7:02 pm: |
We stay at Sorobon whenever we go to Bonaire - as we are at the end of April. We enjoy the resort because as my hubby loves to say "he doesn't have to wear a diaper". But we are nudists so are comfortable with this lifestyle. If Sorobon is not full when you are there, I believe you may visit as a day visitor. Because their facility is small, their beach GREAT, they do have to limit the number of visitors. And the only part of Sorobon that you have to be nude is the beach. I always like to say to our "textile" friends when they ask what we do when the weather is cold or inclement "nudists aren't crazy, we know when to put on our clothes". We often find come sunset that it does cool off and the ladies will slip into sarongs and the guys into t-shirts.
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By Michelle Mouton (BonaireTalker - Post #60) on Wednesday, March 12, 2003 - 7:53 pm: |
Okay - I have a question. I want an honest answer. How many people that go to Sorobon have absolutely fabulous bodies vs those that are heavy, overweight, have cellulite, sagging "chests" - I have friends that are nudists and they both have had plastic surgery - what is the truth from you guys who actually decide that this beach lifestyle is for you? I'm not talking "just topless" - I mean totally nude. Also, How many people are there when Sorobon is full and do you find mostly Americans, Europeans or a good mix of cultures? ( This is a sociology question - (Grad degree in Soc. I have to ask!) Thanks for any input!
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By jason thomas (BonaireTalker - Post #37) on Wednesday, March 12, 2003 - 8:05 pm: |
If you have to ask, I would say dont wear them, but your wife is more than welcome. Guys, or should I say men, dont wear thongs. If I see you it wouldnt be a big deal but I would laugh and make fun of you. Im sorry thats just me.
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By Niki Harris (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #692) on Wednesday, March 12, 2003 - 11:29 pm: |
Well, in answer to Michelle, I think that in regular society, as well as nudist company, the extraordinarily beautiful are just that: out-of-the-ordinary. Most people are just average, paunchy, wrinkly, scarred and comfortingly commonplace. I remember having a chuckle with a British woman one year about the absence of tan under her sagging parts, and how maybe she could sunbathe upside-down to even things out. But conversation about our body parts is rare. Conversations are on all the other topics of human interaction, just as elsewhere. After you get over an initial adjustment phase as a new nudist, you amazingly manage to ignore the surfaces. Seeing people undressed mainly evokes human compassion, as well as freedom from assumptions about status, because the costumes of status are missing. Mixed nationalities, every time we're there.
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By Michelle Mouton (BonaireTalker - Post #61) on Thursday, March 13, 2003 - 12:22 am: |
Thanks Niki - I like the freedom of assumptions thesis. I still think that there is a tie that binds, though - and there's got to be a social tier among the "tribe". Status and assumptions are human nature - I think being a naturist just gives it a twist. It's gotta take guts though. I don't think I could break the mainstream more (moray) to go there.
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By Niki Harris (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #694) on Thursday, March 13, 2003 - 12:44 am: |
Right! And one other thing about social tiers: manners of speech still tell their stories, even if clothes are muzzled!
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By Frank Simmons (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #6) on Thursday, March 13, 2003 - 10:34 am: |
Hi,
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By pat murphy (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #7) on Thursday, March 13, 2003 - 10:45 am: |
march, april, may, june, july, august....all pretty much the same weather. water temps might be a bit warmer in june tho. you'll enjoy yourselves.
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By Gail Currie (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #433) on Thursday, March 13, 2003 - 1:11 pm: |
You will find a mix of people at Sorobon, Canadian, U.S. and Europe. You'll also find a mix of body types - thin, average, overweight - but you know what most true nudists don't notice the body it's what's inside that is important. I have friends who are the dearest kindest person around and they are overweight. You tend to accept the person for who they are, not what they look like. Truthfully I tend to notice if a person if overweight or skinny when they have clothes on, not clothes off. As far as those white areas around sagging body parts - I swear one day I'm going to use duct tape. They say it's the one invention with a thousand uses. Standing or lying upside down just doesn't work - can't drink the beer that way :-))
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By Cynde Lee (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #5807) on Thursday, March 13, 2003 - 1:45 pm: |
gail, i only wish more folks had the attitude that you and niki have expressed. living in the land of "plastic" here, way too many people are judged by their appearance, and not their soul plus, in the end, what does it really matter? noone is going to look in your casket and say "gee, what a great bod!" i would hope they would be thinking about what a great person they were (or weren't!)
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By James Epley (BonaireTalker - Post #32) on Friday, March 14, 2003 - 12:19 am: |
with my one and only visit to a naturalist area at Sorobon, I was most surprised at how many teachers were there. I ended up in the water with 3 teachers from 3 different parts of the world discussing "block scheduling" (whatever that is). Just blows away all my naive preconceptions about my grade school teachers...
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By Jenni Hardy (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #2239) on Friday, March 14, 2003 - 7:31 am: |
Hi Frank
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By Marc @ CrystalVisions (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #877) on Saturday, March 15, 2003 - 2:41 pm: |
Frank, if you come to the beach of Plaza, you'll fit in easily. Plenty of the women go topless there (europeans mostly), there's nothing in the rules that says you can't... Only if you go to the pool (hotel guests only). Some women wear thongs, I haven't seen many men doing it but you'll certainly make some of the KLM stewards very happy
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By Kent & Myrna (BonaireTalker - Post #16) on Tuesday, March 18, 2003 - 1:58 am: |
Our response to Frank Simmons is you will not be disappointed checking into the Sorobon Beach Resort. The quiet naturist facility is a really nice place to go 'au natural'. My wife and I both recommed the facility to anyone interested in the naturist experience.
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By TeamCA (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #15) on Tuesday, March 18, 2003 - 3:53 pm: |
My future husband and I are heading to Bonaire for the first time in May and after reading this, I wanted to throw my two cents in about the current subject...
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