May open forum
Have you had your first spring sunburn yet?
A sunburn on April 30 in the Laurentians of Quebec!
Yesss!!!
We finally got some real sunny spring weather with temperatures around the 15C mark on Saturday, with the direct sunlight making it feel even hotter. I finally got to enjoy some nude sunbathing on the deck.
Today’s temperature is supposed to be a balmy 17C with nary a cloud forecast. But, alas, temperatures are to dip again by midweek.
But most of the snow has melted, and the lake is very close to being ice-free again, much to the delight of a couple of loons that are hanging around waiting for some open water so they can go fishing.
I am fortunate to live in a country setting — in the forest by a lake — that is private enough to allow one to be naked outdoors without fear of offending anyone. But the spring/summer season is quite short here compared to places like, say, southern California or Arizona. Maybe once I retire, I will consider moving to a warmer country, like Portugal or southern France — because, honestly, one gets so freakin’ sick of Quebec winters!
So, what’s on your mind these days? Does the beginning of May bring promise of naked gardening and skinny dipping — and, yes, sunburns, too?
This is your open forum to talk about all things naturism.
Cheers
Jillian
I got a light touch of color ten days ago when I went for a skinny dip. No pain, no peel.
My first actual burn was from last week when I went to Joshua Tree National Park when I went freehiking there 4 days in a row. It was quite the adventure. Doesn't really hurt, just a minor irritation. Given that I wore a pack, I now have a weird set of tan lines.
For those of us in the South Pacific, May brings the colder weather and shorter daylight hours. While this year has been unseasonably warm, we are still (getting temperatures of 20C) the opportunities for sunburn are getting fewer. As I sit here in my home office, looking out at the Autumnal colours, I am reminded that winter is nearly here. It is with some sense of jealousy that I read the comments from my Northern friends, where their spring and summer are promising more opportunities to top up the vitamin D and to warm the skin. Enjoy the sun.