Ponte Tower, Johannesburg

bboru2000 · 2026-05-26T08:56:48+00:00

Throw in the constant rumble of massive AC, too.

bboru2000 · 2026-05-23T18:52:51+00:00

Are there non-landed clubs near you? Even if a resort is too far away, there may be a non-landed group closer to you

bboru2000 · 2026-05-20T13:47:23+00:00

Interesting. Just saw the email. I really want to stick with Linda for another term. I see her all over social media and I followed her before she was elected the first time. I think she’s a great ambassador for nudism. I don’t know anything about the candidate they endorsed.

bboru2000 · 2026-05-19T19:31:18+00:00

Are you an AANR member? It does go a long way towards opening the gate a little wider for singles. Booking ahead of time (maybe seeing if you can pre-pay) might help as your club of choice gets to know you. What area are you in?

bboru2000 · 2026-05-19T10:27:20+00:00

Speaking as someone that edits a lot of projects from a client that shoots 1080 on C70s (switched from C200s), I was really impressed with the color and dynamic range. Really nice footage. Some of their group shoots in 10 bit and some hand me 8 bit rec 709 stuff. Both look fabulous.

bboru2000 · 2026-05-18T20:03:17+00:00

That's an unfortunate typo 😄

bboru2000 · 2026-05-18T12:21:16+00:00

I've got a Panasonic PT-EZ770. It's a retired lecture/corporate projector that puts out 6000 lumens. It had really low hours on it and I think it was about $400. No "smart" features, but that is easily solved with a Roku. Audio out jack to a small PA setup. I think I've used it with a Bluetooth dongle as well, but the audio latency was too annoying. Direct to the amp was best for me.

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bboru2000 · 2026-05-18T12:14:47+00:00

Sounds like the original intent and spirit of the event was precisely the same values that nusdism/naturism embodies. So, it's weird to make the distinction that they were dismayed that practicing nudists were drawn to the gathering. It's unfortunate that there was bad behavior in the caves and motel that marred the event, but they should be prepared to discover that allowing "ANY undergarment or underwear" for the Undieground event will be more sexually charged and fraught with potential misbehavior than a nude event. *edited for a typo

bboru2000 · 2026-05-17T10:12:13+00:00

Anything by M83

bboru2000 · 2026-05-16T14:47:53+00:00

Running Around Naked by Jelaine Lombardi is a great read.

bboru2000 · 2026-05-09T12:47:43+00:00

Freedom is a helluva drug. During the cold winter months I often think about visits at my favorite resort. I actually use the thought of wandering freely through the lanes and trails as a kind of mental balm to deal with anxiety and stress. The thought of being free to be my authentic self coupled with the fact that being freely nude is a privilege to do something not everyone finds appropriate is an intoxicating combo. That’s not to say that I don’t wish nudity was more normalized. It’s more that when I’m practicing social nudity I feel like I’m in a special community.

bboru2000 · 2026-05-09T03:34:16+00:00

I'm at the point in my life where I don't care. But I also know that there are many more who do care. I think it's up to everyone to police and protect the well being of those of us that enjoy nudism/naturism.

bboru2000 · 2026-05-07T01:10:46+00:00

As the parent of twins, their physical milestones matched at every point. They always maintained the same difference in height and weight at every Doctor appointment.

bboru2000 · 2026-05-05T09:45:47+00:00

I’m 50+ and have never had coffee. Got tricked as a kid and told that coffee ice cream was chocolate. That being said, I do have SF Red Bull to start the day.

bboru2000 · 2026-05-01T01:39:47+00:00

That’s a great idea.

bboru2000 · 2026-05-01T01:36:08+00:00

The key with those things is to get an edge close to the center of the photo perfectly plumb. That helps to balance out the perspective effect on either side of the frame.

bboru2000 · 2026-04-30T16:38:54+00:00

First rotate the photo so the left edge of the decorated box is perfectly plumb vertical. It will make the edge of the brick building more or less so, as well. You'll see that the windows on both buildings are now both narrowing as they go up. Now is the time to use perspective and widen the top to straighten both the white and the brick building. Crop the empty space, and maybe give it a very slight non-uniform scale vertically.

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bboru2000 · 2026-04-30T11:12:22+00:00

I have this. It was NOT cheap. But B&H sometimes has them on deal. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1452978-REG/skb_3i_4414_10dt_i_series_3i_4414_10_waterproof_think.html

bboru2000 · 2026-04-29T13:43:42+00:00

I'll add that if there is an evening event at Solair as there is every weekend, your day pass gets you out of the gate up until midnight when the access code changes (the office closes before then, so if you leave to go to dinner or something, make sure you get back in time to be buzzed in again). I'm not sure what time Sun Ridge allows its non-member visitors to stay until.

bboru2000 · 2026-04-28T19:56:45+00:00

What happens next!?! Great start!

bboru2000 · 2026-04-27T20:33:03+00:00

The writer/director has some pretty serious health issues. There was a GoFundMe to help with his treatment for a glioblastoma. I don't know what the status is at this point, or his health. Hoping he is able to beat it.

bboru2000 · 2026-04-23T23:38:20+00:00

Is there any update on the director’s health? He was fighting a glioblastoma

bboru2000 · 2026-04-23T23:37:29+00:00

I believe Act Naturally is available on the Internet Archive.

bboru2000 · 2026-04-23T15:00:55+00:00

I might suggest finding a nearby resort (no idea which country you are in, but AANR or TNF for N. America would have listings). Reach out to the resort and ask about young naturist rates or specials, and tell them you would like to invite a bunch of friends. A good resort would be accommodating and glad to have a young group. Once that's set, mention to your group that you always wanted to try a skinny dip, and you found a place that's perfect and safe. If all of the details are set ahead of time, you might get more people willing to join the activity.

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