Thanks to Luvnaturism, there is an idea that I would be glad to work on.

It will take your input however. Here is the Idea Link that will put it in perspective.

Here is what we need:
Volunteers to write a personal life essay on naturism, how it affects you, in other words, "Your Story".

You do not have to give your real names or personal information, but the information that you do put in must be truthful in the safest way possible. Of course, you can also "tell all" if you want to as well...it is Your Story!

If you have had any problems starting naturism, fears, belief issues, how you handled them, how it affected your families, churches, neighbors, who helped you, what sites you visited that helped you, etc. Of course, not all these has to be in the story, but the more you tell of your experiences, the better the story. Even if you grew up nude all your life! We want the story!

I realize that many of you have already told part of your story on this forum, but as Luvnaturism pointed out, it will take a lot of work to find all the stories seeing they date back a good four years.

So if you would, (volunteers only of course) write down your story, (check for grammar, spelling, accuracy, etc.) and <mailto: boydallen@yahoo.com> email me the results, that would be appreciated. (Don't write it on the forum if you want it as a webpage). No pictures at this time: Space limitations (money issues again).

We get by with foibles on the forum, but in these articles, we would like to make it look as good a possible. Then I'll take these articles and put them in as part of my website pages. (after editing and approval from you first)
Example: (www.geocities.com/boydallen/naturism_yourstory.html)
Incidentally, all of my webpages has the name "naturism_[article] so the word "naturism" will be found easily in the search engines.

NOTE: If after you decide to pull the article off the website, all you have to do is let me know and I'll take it off immediately. No problem.

It will be treated like my other pages, so there will be a general hyperlink from my main page to the list of articles.

Main page will hyperlink to story page which will have hyperlinks to individual stories.

Take your time, good luck, and most of all....THANK YOU!!!

Boyd "Couldn't have run this site without you" Allen

Sounds good, Boyd.

We're leaving today for Florida , but as soon as I get back I'll start on my little story.

It will be nice to see everybodies story's (the ones who submit, anyway) all in one place. I have a hard time sometimes remembering who's kid is who's or what happened to which person.

Later
God Bless
K

Bearone just sent in a story! I'm working on the website now as I write. But it will take a while to finish the main web page and set up the hyperlinks on the other pages I got.

Then I'll have to edit each story with html editing.

But it's coming along. All I need is your stories!

Boyd Allen

Bearone's Story

BTW, this is not linked yet, so it is not shown from my website. The link above is the link I will use later on, but this is the only placed it is published. I am still working on the main link page. I hope to get several more stories before I officially publish it from my website.

Thanks for the stories.

Bearone, if this is not correct, or you want it removed, then let me know!!!!

Boyd Allen

Bearone - your story was just so very wonderful. We do thank you for sharing. Especially as newcomers to this site and to naturism it nice to get to know you a little bit better. Blessings! Ken & Barbie

Ken & Barbie, just wanted to let you know you accidentaly wrote Bearone's name in the "Your Name" section, so I replaced it with yours.

Editor: --Boyd Allen

thanks.

As you know we are only new here, but just loved reading your story. I know my dad used to tell about swimming nude in the YMCA - said it was great. Especially appreciated hearing your spiritual testimony. Donna and Dad

Dear Mr. Bearone, From the first time that I posted here you have been a special part of my life. I really liked hearing about you. I think if you and me were the same age that I would have been that girl that swam and played nude with you. Bet you had a lot of fun. Glad that you met God too or maybe I should say that that is the most important thing, but I really like all of your story and I have always liked your name. luv, Jen {{{Bearone}}}

Jen, I have thought of my friend of years ago often when I read your post! You have a "running over" personality that is good for those who are around you. I shall never forget your first post. You gave me an image of a chick just breaking through the shell! What a wonderful world you have opened for yourself and your family, and for so many others. WELL I CAN'T FIND THOSE HUGGIE THINGS BUT I LOVE YOU ANYHOW! Bearone

P.S. Has anyone else wondered how many of us may be neighbors?

I was talking to a man at Cypress Cove this week when he mentioned his pastors name. He turned a funny shade of gray when I told him "I know your pastor". It only took a couple gallons of cold water and many assurances that we where in the very same circumstance to revive his breathing.

... Bearone,

for your story. To me, having come of age in the late 70's and early 80's, with two much older, very "worldly" brothers, your upbringing sounds idylic(sp?).

Thanks,
Kevin P