What do I say?

[petersbear]

We live on several forested acres with no visible neighbors and a long private driveway. Needless to say, I enjoy sunbathing and working on house and garden chores naked in the sunshine. But I'm lazy about walking down the hill to close the gate ... thankfully, the dogs usually let me know if a car is coming up the drive.
I'm bound to get caught. Today I was home alone on a beautiful day and I was expecting no visitors. I nearly had embarrassing situations twice. One car was a pair of missionaries; the other was a female friend making an unexpected delivery.
What do I say when the inevitable happens -- I'm not always going to hear someone coming or have a pair of shorts handy.

[petersbear]

We live on several forested acres with no visible neighbors and a long private driveway. Needless to say, I enjoy sunbathing and working on house and garden chores naked in the sunshine. But I'm lazy about walking down the hill to close the gate ... thankfully, the dogs usually let me know if a car is coming up the drive.
I'm bound to get caught. Today I was home alone on a beautiful day and I was expecting no visitors. I nearly had embarrassing situations twice. One car was a pair of missionaries; the other was a female friend making an unexpected delivery.
What do I say when the inevitable happens -- I'm not always going to hear someone coming or have a pair of shorts handy.

[Fuzzy Nuts]

One way to solve problem in the future is to install a bell at the gate with the instructions for all guests to please ring.

On the other hand it is your property. Your nudity can not be seen by people off your property so maybe you do not have to say anything. Really dont know what the laws in you state say about this.

[Jason Lee]

install a electronic wireless door bell

[luvnaturism]

Your living situation sounds wonderful. Congratulations on such an ideal location.

Another approach would be to post a sign instructing callers to phone ahead if they are offended by the human body in its natural state. Most people have cell phones, so it wouldn't be a problem for those that do.

Of course that assumes that you have cell phone service at your property. If not, the sign might instruct them to honk the horn before proceeding.

[tiger79]

You need one of these signs - available on eBay!
http://i8.ebayimg.com/01/i/05/76/ag/56_1_b.JPG

[nakedjohn]

Get an electric gate, so people have to ring the bell or call you before they can get on your property.

[NakedGary]

Here is exactly what you need if distance or power & wires and conduit installation are a problem and high cost to install. Solar/battery or AC operated. Wireless from your car, and have a keypad locally and install a wireless intercom to the house for access and to give code, and the new ultra low current high intensity white LED lit keypad at night.

Link to Solar-Electric Automatic Gates & Equipment (http://www.automaticgate.net/apollo.htm)

[NudistGuy47]

How about an electric eye at the entrance to the drive and a simple bell/chime that lets you know in the house someone crossed the line? Worked many years ago when I lived on the farm and had a half mile long drive.

[alfredr]

I have a similar aituation, but am not too comcerned about the risk of being found out by someone driving in. I'm hardly ever home during the day and not much on weekends. No one ever comes, but maybe the meter reader or a delivery person if I were to order something.

I think I would try to act "naturally". "Welcome to my world" sort of thing, and it is my world.

Missionaries: Would they see us as naked savages? Could we play on that? for fun with them? Probably they wouldn't because that wouldn't be part of their preparation.

But we could missionize to them, show them that we are still civilized even without clothes.

More clothes doesn't mean more civilized.

[RalphVa]

Tractor Supply Co. sells what they call a "Mule gate" that is worked by a 12v motor with remote. Can be had with solar panel and battery. I've one of the solar panels to charge the battery used on my electric fence around my garden. Been fine all summer.

Another option is to buy a driveway alarm from this site: http://drivewayalarmdepot.com/dwa1.html I have one of these with the air line across our driveway. It's really handy to know when someone is coming it. You can buy a baby alarm and position the transmitter beside the receive for the driveway alarm and carry the baby alarm receiver around with you.

Had one of those electronic sensing driveway alarms. They were very prone to false alarms and didn't last very long.

Most people that come in won't mind. I've had many delivery people and the postal lady bring packages to me and find me nude. A deputy sheriff even drove in with me working out front, to deliver a summons for jury duty for my wife. As long as you're not showing yourself off for the public, I think very few will ever object. They'll just know better to call ahead next time.

The driveway alarm is handy (to you) for those who call ahead, to let you know when they've arrived.

[NudeAl]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by petersbear:
We live on several forested acres with no visible neighbors and a long private driveway. Needless to say, I enjoy sunbathing and working on house and garden chores naked in the sunshine. But I'm lazy about walking down the hill to close the gate ... thankfully, the dogs usually let me know if a car is coming up the drive.
I'm bound to get caught. Today I was home alone on a beautiful day and I was expecting no visitors. I nearly had embarrassing situations twice. One car was a pair of missionaries; the other was a female friend making an unexpected delivery.
What do I say when the inevitable happens -- I'm not always going to hear someone coming or have a pair of shorts handy. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Hello nice to see you I didn't know you were comming.

[nacktman]

Hello.

[Geo]

I would simply greet them and tell them I was relaxing and enjoying the weather.

[Lilwilly]

I agree with NudeAl--"Hello, nice to see you." I have been surprised by the meter lady and by neighbours and as long as I act normally, they don't seem put off by my lack of dress.

[Burntbuns]

Try carrying your shorts.

[NakedGary]

With a the electronic security gadgets why not have a annunciator, open the gate for everyone, and a wireless PTZ video camera so you can see and follow who coming.

Why not do nothing, and no need to explain. It’s your house, property, and prerogative to do what you want when you want. Private Property.
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[NakedGary]

Put a sign out at the gate.

"Nude Dude Ranch" $10 day fee, $100 Bed and Breakfast.

[petersbear]

Yes, I could spend money on gate closers or alarms, but with two kids in college...
Yes, I could go down (it's steep) and close the gate, but that's an extra 10 minutes out of my sun time ...
Yes, it's a wonderful location.
I appreciate the experience of those who say "just be casual."
And I really chuckled at the "Nude Dude Ranch" sign. Thanks for the smile. It looks good with my tan!

[nudebushwalker]

What embarrassment ?

Like a few people said above - just act and talk as normal - no need to explain anything.

[Nude in the North]

How about saying, "Your welcom to join me".

Steve

[nude_in_ky]

What a nice situation to be in. We'd love to have property like that and have that problem.

We used to visit some friends who had a house and some land where we could be nude outside. Once, however, their minister neighbor came over to invite them to church. We all acted as if there was nothing unusual. To our surprise he did to. I don't think that he ever came over again, though.

I say just greet them warmly, act normal, be friendly, and excuse yourself to go inside and put something on. If they don't mind you being nude they will say so when you excuse yourself. From then on that will be one person that you don't have to worry about when they show up unannounced. If the do mind then that will send the message that they shouldn't show up without calling first.

[puffledud]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content"> What do I say when the inevitable happens -- I'm not always going to hear someone coming or have a pair of shorts handy. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

"G-day, mate."

[OZJames]

Naked gary - <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Put a sign out at the gate.

"Nude Dude Ranch" $10 day fee, $100 Bed and Breakfast. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Trouble with that idea is that he might get overrun with hundreds of people wanting to stay. http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/laugh.gif

http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/beam.gif <span class="ev_code_RED">JAMES</span> http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/beam.gif

[Buzzer]

http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/cool4.gif By now all my friends know I'm an at-home nudist. One lady friend walked in while I was washing the dishes. My wife was a bit un-nerved, but had already told her it was my habit. Besides, I was in the opposite side of a pass through, so all that could be seen was my upper body.
Bu, if it were to happen again, I'd probably just Say: " Oh, well, it was bound to happen. Make yourself to home & I'll put something on."

[Tampanude]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">I'm not always going to hear someone coming or have a pair of shorts handy. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

May I suggest......... "I'm sorry. I didn't hear you coming and didn't have a pair of shorts handy" http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/idea3.gif

It's YOUR home, right?

[NakedGary]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">quote:
I'm not always going to hear someone coming or have a pair of shorts handy. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Hi, you ought to come over more often; I'm always nude around the house.
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[Bare in the Desert]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">What do I say when the inevitable happens </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

C'mon on in, relax, take your clothes off, stay awhile.

[foux003]

My wife had a female friend, who would call before she came over. My friends would just stop by, sometimes with their wife. My friends would always be leaving their clothes at the back door. We would then hamng around naked the rest of the night. Even the pizza dude has walked in while we were out in the yard naked.

[ah2benude]

Why not just put up a sign on your fence or gate saying, "Beyond this point, you may encounter nude sunbathers." Seems to work at the nude beaches.

[justnude]

How about a simple, "Hello!" http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/happy.gif Why try to hide the obvious or, by doing so, you are sending the message that somehow what you are doing (IE being nude) is in someway wrong.

[Chief78CJ7]

I think the answer ultimately is what works for each person.. but I think we do get a lot energy in what others do.

This is how we handle the similar situation of people coming down the driveway.. We started telling friends and family that we will nude. Depending on who it is decides how we word "nude". Sometimes we refer to us "being half naked maybe" or something, but simple get the point across that we may not be fully dressed. You don't need to go into a big story about being a nudist.. but you can if the person is open or curious enough.

Once people know to simply call ahead, it makes things easier. Over time, I got tired of wasting a perfectly fine day clothed when all I had was the weekend to enjoy the summer weather passing by.. so one day my wife suggested I just stay nude while our friends were coming over that they probably didn't care.. I asked and they didn't. I mention this since overtime with everyone knowing we were nudists, I learned most others commented that they would also be nude a lot if they had property like I did. So learning that everyone I knew was pretty cool with it, a couple years later was the first time I asked my brother in law and his gf if they mind if I were nude while they were there.. and they didn't.

So yea... those that state they're able to just 'act casual' if someone shows up.. I do that. Its sometimes difficult to do depending on who it is, but ultimately once you show others how comfortable you are, they start admiring it. You can go get clothes on of course if someone shows up where you'd just assume not make them uncomfortable, but I absoluately *always* ask them if they happen upon me already nude.. "Hey, you mind if I'm nude while you're here?" and have yet to have someone want me to dress. I've found most people quickly realize it isn't going to kill them and that its my place and just 'deal with it'. But I do ask them.

I've thought about the sign... that would make it so those that don't know we're nudists, would. We're getting a pool in the spring, and my friends kids families don't know that much and have always thought about how to broach the subject, but haven't with most of them. Some we have a bit that we're more friends with, but we've never come to the bridge of parents of my kids friends asking about the nudity at our house, like wanting to assure we're not with their kids.

But over time, I really don't want to freak people out, but rather be open and up front abuot it. If someone chooses to not be around it, I can respect that..

I'll quite rambling on here, but I am definitely leaning to get a "Beyond this point you may encounter nude sunbathers" sign. I guess I'll make it?.. not sure I need to buy something like that, but I also haven't seen much.

If you have property you can be nude on, don't make yourself get clothed just because of people dropping in at odd times. I assure you most are jealous of the property and even though they don't call themselves nudists, most are nude when they can get away with it. Us showing others that nudity isn't to be ashamed in normal healthy living situations can really be done pretty easily I've found..

[alfredr]

Well, it has happened to me.

Sunday, I was working on the truck and my son was carrying bricks and building a fire pit. I was nude; my son doesn't do that, at least when I am there, I don't know if he goes nude at all when he is alone. And a car comes up the driveway. I said something like, "There's a car coming up the driveway."

He looked over and said, "That's Byron and you're not wearing much clothes."

So when my son introduced us, all I said was, "I guess my secret's out. I'm not wearing much clothes."

So he went off and helped Peter with the brick and I kept working on the truck. A little later I told him I could put something on if he was uncomfortable, but he said he was okay, he had done drum corps.

That does explain a tolerant attitude if you understand drum corps.

I probably also should report this in "Musicians."

[Centauri4]

If you own the property you are on and anyone arrives uninvited then [I believe] they need to respect your "rules". As long as the property is not visible from the road, or situated in such a way that people passing by might "accidentally" view nudity in progress, do as you wish!

I also do not believe there is a law anywhere which specifies a property owner must inform casual visitors of specific (or unique) living conditions; as long as they do not violate any other laws.

"Microwave Oven in Use" and "Please Turn Off Cellphones" in stores and doctors' offices are another matter entirely. Informing visitors they might encounter nudity is a "COURTESY" and people should consider doing it as a respectful behavior if for no other reason.

I could be wrong and would appreciate Reply posts from anyone who has first hand experience with such regulations.

[KetchumMaine]

"Warm weather isn't it? I'm comfortable, feel free to make yourself comfortable."

[tinhfwv]

My property is also big enough so that I can privately spend a lot of time outside nude during the warm months, and I’ve often wondered how I’d react if a surprise visitor came up the driveway. My plan is to remain absolutely calm, walk to the house, put something on, come back out to greet the visitor, and not mention anything about my previous appearance unless the visitor brought it up. That’s the plan anyway. Since it hasn’t happened yet, I have no idea what I’d actually do. Part of me sometimes wishes it would just happen so I could find out.
As to the legal question, I’m quite sure in that I would be do nothing illegal by being surprised while nude in the private area of my own property. On the other hand, if I were standing nude on my property line down by the community road, I think I might be in trouble.

[kelly99]

"Well, now you know, come on in."

[luvnaturism]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by alfredr:
That does explain a tolerant attitude if you understand drum corps.
</div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Sorry. I may be the only one, but this zipped right past me. What about drum corps?

[Bob S.]

If you are caught naked on your property and do not have access to a cover, just act normal and greet them as if nothing is unusual about your appearance. When you get a chance, you can then opt to excuse you to don something.

As for the legality, assuming the area is not viewable by the public or another private property, nothing is wrong. Realize that anone who comes onto your property uninvited and/or without your permission is trespassing. You are the one who gets to decide against whom you want to file charges.

Bob S.

[alfredr]

luvnaturism: Nothing to be sorry about; almost no one here seems to have any knowledge of drum (and bugle) corps.

I tried a topic "Drum corps, anyone?" once. Almost no response.

Drum and bugle corps is like marching band on steroids. It is a competetive musical sport. Besides the music, up to 135 young people, up through 21 years old, march, walk, run, dance all over a football field for about 12 minutes, I think is about the duration of a performance. They are judged and evaluated and given scores. And there is a championship.

There are different levels of drum corps. Division I of Drum Corps International (DCI.org for much more information) is the top level.

This activity takes place in our summer here in the US and Canada, starting with tryouts beginning about Thanksgiving (now) for next summer. Then occasional weekend practices until full-time all-day seven days a week as soon as you get out of school for three to four weeks until tour starts.

Practice is outside in the heat and humidity in parking lots and practice fields. Hot and sweaty. Accomodations may be a college dorm or may be a high school gym floor. So shower facilities are usually gang type and no one doesn't want to get out of their clothes and get in the shower. This is gender segregated.

And then comes tour; approximately two months of living on a bus, motor coach at least not a school bus. A lot of sleeping on the bus while it travels to the next show site, then you stumble off the bus, often into another gym floor for some more sleep, then get up and practice under the same conditions and do another show and back on the bus. You can get casual about changing on the bus (buses are mixed-gender) or in the gym (boys on one side, girls on the other) Just like living in a small house with a big family.

I have two sons who do this. They love it and can't get enough. There is a little more information under "Musicians" Meeting others.

[Nakedman61]

I think the best solution to your problem is to accept the fact that you will get caught sooner or later and be prepared to deal with it. When it happens, just relax and act normal. You might invite them to join you. It might help to let your friends know that you are a nudist and that you are usually nude on your property. If any of them objects to seeing you nude they can call before they come to your place. The possibility of getting caught nude is something that you should not spent 1 second of your time worrying about, just enjoy what you are doing. If you do get caught it will not be a bad experience. Being a nudist is nothing to be embarrassed about. Good luck.

[Ken Palmer]

Hey Nakedman61. Well, there could be one problem he could run in to. The person(s) offended may choose to contact the local authorities and turn him in. Being he is on his private property, could they run him in for indecent exposure? I am curious on that one myself.

Ken Palmer


<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Nakedman61:
I think the best solution to your problem is to accept the fact that you will get caught sooner or later and be prepared to deal with it. When it happens, just relax and act normal. You might invite them to join you. It might help to let your friends know that you are a nudist and that you are usually nude on your property. If any of them objects to seeing you nude they can call before they come to your place. The possibility of getting caught nude is something that you should not spent 1 second of your time worrying about, just enjoy what you are doing. If you do get caught it will not be a bad experience. Being a nudist is nothing to be embarrassed about. Good luck. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

[Nakedman61]

Hi Ken, thanks for responding to my post. You are right, if you go nude on your property there is a chance you could be turned in for indecent exposure. People that wants to go nude on their property needs to check the laws on this. I have never had any problems, I have been lucky.

[David77]

Smile and say, "What a surprise to see you!"

Then carry on "naturally".

[P]

I must admit I am jealous of all of this talk about people who have lots of land to be nude on a daily basis. However, I thinhk all of the suggestions people have been offering sound good. (Although I am not the one with the problem!) Anyway, maybe in the future I will have a lot of land to enjoy being nude on instead of just a two story apartment!

[NorthVanNudist]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by P:
I must admit I am jealous of all of this talk about people who have lots of land to be nude on a daily basis. However, I thinhk all of the suggestions people have been offering sound good. (Although I am not the one with the problem!) Anyway, maybe in the future I will have a lot of land to enjoy being nude on instead of just a two story apartment! </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

You don't actually need to have lots of land. Its what you do with the land you have. When I was in college I lived in an apartment, (NO land there), but there was a reasonable sized balcony. I put sheer curtains up in all the windows, and mounted straw mats (the roll type) on the top balcony railing and rolled them down to the bottom rail. Then I just added a couple of tall potted shrubs on each corner of the balcony (the sides adjoinging the neighbours suites). I could then go naked anywhere in the apartment, and could read and sunbathe out on the balcony. Once I got a house with a pool in the back, I spent a lot of planning and effort in screening the whole backyard area, again allowing for nudity anywhere within the house, on the back deck, and anywhere in and around the pool. Yes, it did take a few years to get it right, but it made the property into one where I could enjoy the nude lifestyle without worry. Maybe all you can do is screen a portion of your yard or garden, or maybe you just have a balcony on your apartment. The point is, you make the most of what you have.

[emsdude]

Smile be as you would if you had clothes on.If you go to nude place and run it someone you know act as you always do,your all dress the same .