Spielplatz St Albans

Sorry folks, I did sign up for this - love Spielplatz - but realised I'd muddled the date - thought it was the saturday! Never mind.

I thought I had said I would go to this (although I am not on the sign up sheet for some reason) but I too thought the original date in Denny's email was 6th Sept which is a Saturday. Sorry but I can't make the Sunday.

Sam-- enjoy the moment --

The original post said:-
We were wondering if any Buffers would like to get a meet together there on 6th or 7th September 2008.
and the most preferred date was 7th.
Pat One Life - Live It

Went to Spielplatz yesterday and had a real pleasant time in the sun and pool.
Spoke to lady on reception about 7th. She said you will all be most welcome.
The cafe will be open lunch time on that day. They are serving a roast beef dinner with trimmings. If you wish to partake, please ring Spielplatz and order in advance. Otherwise, sandwiches and the usual are on offer without booking. Tea/coffee and bar open as usual.
Sun beds are in short supply here, if you dont want to sit on hard benches or lay on a towel on what may be wet grass, take a fold up chair bed with you.
Have a good day. Am still trying to negotiate a day off. [hello wall - Denny calling]

I'm afraid the forecast for next weekend is 17 degrees and wet. The Sunday Roast sounds nice, but there's not going to be any sunbathing :(
Allan

http://uk.weather.com/weather/10day-St-Albans-AL2

Should we make a decision now then to "postpone" the day till summer returns. Might be able to get a day when more can join us?
Looks like we should make plans for summer 2009 !

Pat
One Life - Live It

Yes I have to agree. I'm going to take a rain-check on Spielplatz for now. Shame because I was really looking forward to it.
I checked out the BN forums for London and I'm amazed that so little naturist activity happens here. Does anyone know of a good indoor venue for Naturism?

Allan

Well I have heard folk talk of Rios and Eureka but I could not comment on either. They both have websites.

Pat
One Life - Live It

Well I suppose its the sensible thing to do - the weather is just to horrible this year. Plans for 2009 should include a meeting in the south of france, might get a bit of sunshine there.

I've never been to rios but have been to Eureka 3 times, its great in the day with a hot tub and heated swimming pool but unless you are interested in swinging activity I would avoid the evening parties.

Dave

I agree with dave, last time (and only time) I went, the topic of conversation for the whole afternoon was about swinging. Maybe I hit it at the wrong time, and I certainly didnt notice anything going on, but that was the impression I got. Nice place though.
Rios is one of those places where people wear towels. Weird!

I was going to suggest that perhaps a go / no - go decision might be required on Saturday. However the forecast is pretty dire, so it probably was better to call it off sooner than later.

John

Inside the M25, indeed, inside the North/South Circulars, there's Elixir & Rios.

Rios is larger, more facilities, more folk and clothes optional. It has a couple of naturist evenings mid-week.

Elixir is smaller, more friendly, great massage. More naturist.

Personally, I prefer Elixir.

David

It's a shame the weather is not on our side this summer. I went to Eureka on the bank holiday; my first visit for about 3 years. The skies were overcast and hardly anyone braved the outdoors. Indoors, the facilities are great but it is overtly swinging orientated, which is something I hadn't felt on my previous visit.

I have yet to try Rios or Elixir, but I'm hoping somebody sets up a naturist pub or café where we can pop into in the long winter months. How many naturists live in London? Maybe it's time to write a business plan myself. Any suggestions?

Allan, a naturist pub or cafe would be a great idea. I think that given the population London has surprisingly few naturist facilities. The question is whether a sufficient demand exists to support such a venture (other than from ourselves of course).
Another idea, before buying a cafe or whatever, might be to try and hire a suitable one, or a room above a pub for an evening. It might be case of persuading the owner to open outside of normal hours. There might well be half a chance of organizing something on that basis.

John

What a marvelous idea. I can see that it may not be a viable proposition though. The best way for a cafe to operate is to be open 24/7 almost, so that you can pop in for a bite and coffee anytime.
The publicity would be great of course. Imagine the hudlines..'Pop-in 4 T and Bum'. 'Cafe Boob'. The Naked Chef goes large'. etc etc.
Mind you, it would only need a small location that was warm and cosy. You would need small gym-like towels for customer to use though, I dont carry one around with me all the time when I need a coffee.
As for cafe names - just to start - how about
Hang Out Cafe.

I was just ruminating of course, but I'm sure there are enough people in London to support a naked venue like that. More tea vicar?

Do I take it that was an open invite to us all for tea at your gaff?

Thought I replied last night but must have clicked the wrong box. Nobody's a stranger in Café Nudo, all welcome. Strictly no discrimination.