Thank you for honoring the people who worked quietly and tirelessly to keep public nude spaces open and welcoming. So many of us have benefited from their dedication without ever knowing their names, and learning about their efforts deepens my appreciation for the naturist community we enjoy today. I only wish I’d had the chance to know more of these advocates while they were still with us, living the nude life they helped protect.
Just as I was making plans today for this year’s MidWinter at Sunsport I was wondering if Bruce would be there. He was such an interesting naturist, always excited about everything in our world. We didn’t know each other well but had much in common, like having served on the FANR Board as Government Affairs Chair, serving BEACHES Foundation and working with the late Rich Pasco. In fact Bruce put together a very moving tribute to Rich at the MidWinter that followed his passing.
Our naturist world is better for all of Bruce’s contributions. I was honored to know him. Thank you for showcasing his many gifts to what we all love so deeply - our Florida beaches!💜
I never met Bruce, but I recall his advocacy that he expressed so well in the 1990's. We were FB friends and it troubled me that his final days were so traumatic. Sail on, Bruce. Sail on.
I was so fortunate to meet Bruce at MWNF 2 years ago. He led the session on the history of promoting free beaches. Later he gave me a short tour of Haulover beach. I was looking forward to meeting him again in February but it is not to be. I would like to carry on his advocacy in Remembrance.
Thank you 😊 for sharing the remarkable story of Bruce Frendahl. As a child, if "home alone" it was nudity for me, it was just a natural thing to do.
Thank you for honoring the people who worked quietly and tirelessly to keep public nude spaces open and welcoming. So many of us have benefited from their dedication without ever knowing their names, and learning about their efforts deepens my appreciation for the naturist community we enjoy today. I only wish I’d had the chance to know more of these advocates while they were still with us, living the nude life they helped protect.
Just as I was making plans today for this year’s MidWinter at Sunsport I was wondering if Bruce would be there. He was such an interesting naturist, always excited about everything in our world. We didn’t know each other well but had much in common, like having served on the FANR Board as Government Affairs Chair, serving BEACHES Foundation and working with the late Rich Pasco. In fact Bruce put together a very moving tribute to Rich at the MidWinter that followed his passing.
Our naturist world is better for all of Bruce’s contributions. I was honored to know him. Thank you for showcasing his many gifts to what we all love so deeply - our Florida beaches!💜
Thanks for sharing Deb! I havent heard much about the Widwinter gathering at Sunsport this year. Do you know the dates?
I just found out about it from a naturist FB chat. Check this link and maybe contact them directly for more info.
The dates are on this schedule:
https://sunsportgardens.com/mid-winter-naturist-week-workshops-schedule/
Thanks!
I never met Bruce, but I recall his advocacy that he expressed so well in the 1990's. We were FB friends and it troubled me that his final days were so traumatic. Sail on, Bruce. Sail on.
Doing god's work
I remember seeing that question posted. I'm sorry now that I didn't respond, but scrolled right on by. Sigh...
I was so fortunate to meet Bruce at MWNF 2 years ago. He led the session on the history of promoting free beaches. Later he gave me a short tour of Haulover beach. I was looking forward to meeting him again in February but it is not to be. I would like to carry on his advocacy in Remembrance.
Thank you for sharing!