Yesterday I made my first trial visit to a local club. The weather was gloomy but the people made up for that with their friendly welcome. I would very much like to join a club, especially one that is but a short drive away, because the nearest beaches are some distance away and, judging by the reports, a long way from being nudist friendly. There is plenty of countryside and moorland, but it is surprisingly heavily used by walkers and also a bit too open to feel safe these days.
I had rather hoped my relatives would make the transition from romping on French beaches to visiting a local club. But they are far from keen on the idea. I suppose I could still join and just go during the week when they are at school, but it is a members club and there is a justifiable expectation that one will attend socials and help out with the chores. I have tried selling the idea to them but the answer that comes back is 'but why would we want to?'
I never was a good salesman and my arguments have no effect. I know that they really would benefit from naturism, especially in challenging some of their naïve assumptions about body and gender stereotypes, but the one thing I will not do is compel them.
I have no idea why I became gripped by naturism, but once I experienced it I never wanted to go back. They too have experienced it and are totally unmoved. OK, if we land on a naturist beach on holiday they may be influenced by the majority, but it won't be my example they are following. Pity really, but I have to accept that I am not the intrepid social innovator that I have I always longed to be...
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