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calichris1141
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 Posted - 07/07/2008 : 05:35:52 AM
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I recently tried to go to Glen Eden Nudist Resort and was denied entrance. They said that they dont't allow people my age into the resort(I'm 19). I seem to be getting that a lot, whether its the weird looks from the older people on the nude beaches or getting denied access to local resorts. From the articles i have read and the people i have talked to on here, it seems that Nudists want younger people to enjoy the lifestyle. I met one person at San Onofre beach that said that people look down on us because they think we are just there to gawk and look at other naked people. I just don't understand. It upsets me to be honest, i thought that nudism is about accepting everyone!
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Cheri
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Posted - 07/07/2008 : 11:42:22 AM
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I'm sorry you had difficulty at Glen Eden. One thing that would get you easier entrance is if you had a Student AANR card. It's less than $25. If you want to do that, I'll happily facilitate it for you. Another thing would be to call ahead and let them know you're someone who is a nudist and looking to visit rather than to just show up at their gate.
Cheri
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catbird
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Posted - 07/07/2008 : 11:46:27 AM
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Originally posted by calichris1141
I recently tried to go to Glen Eden Nudist Resort and was denied entrance. They said that they dont't allow people my age into the resort(I'm 19).
I met one person at San Onofre beach that said that people look down on us because they think we are just there to gawk and look at other naked people. I just don't understand.
That ypunger people are there to gawk -- that is a generalization. Any kind of prejudice is based on generalization. That applies anywhere, including the textiler world.
Naturally, Catbird
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go n nude
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Posted - 07/07/2008 : 11:56:19 AM
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I think you mean single male desrimination,(some) resorts/clubs due limit accepting singles mostely (male) due to ratio's of males to females who are out numbered or due to fact some single males haven't been honest or trustworthy and have caused restrictions or ban's. One ownwer said bring a friend and no problem, the stories or excuses were numerous and the trouble some have caused could be crimminal and unwanted. Phone ahead find out their policies to avoid this surprise,i'm sure they would hope you did to. Nudism welcomes all ages 1-101 m/f the more the merrier, introduce a close friend,to join you, say its clothes optional they could surprise you and try it.One never knows nudists until there nude.
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jim19452
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Posted - 07/07/2008 : 12:13:40 PM
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Regret what happened to you. As others note, call or email the resort and make explicit statements of plans and interest. Maybe that will help.
Best Wishes, Jim
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calichris1141
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Posted - 07/07/2008 : 4:41:29 PM
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I called ahead when we went. I say we and i mean me and two of my friends. The woman i talked to on the phone was very supportive on the phone and arranged a time for us to come down and have an interview. When we got there the manager said they dont like having people our age in the resort. I felt that their behavior was unacceptable.
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Cheri
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Posted - 07/07/2008 : 6:05:15 PM
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calichris, Did you get her name? It's a coop club and a board that the manager reports to. Did you get the name of the first woman with whom you spoke?
Were the three of you young men? That might have been too much for the lady at the desk to grasp as being truly nudist. Again read my first post to you.
I wish you the best,
Cheri
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JCountry
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Posted - 07/12/2008 : 2:26:48 PM
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I tried a week ago to contact Canyon State Naturists and ask if my girlfriend and I could come to one of their events. (We are both 19 and are trying to find people to hang out with that are our age, also places to hang out. Only being able to at her house or mine gets kinda boring since our current friends aren't nudists and we only can when our parents are out of town). Well they never responded to my e-mail. (Emailing is the only way I found to contact them). So I sent another email to them and included my phone number. Still no response. I couldn't figure out why they were ignoring me till I read this topic. I never realised that nudist groups and places discriminate towards young people. I thought nudists liked having young people around especially since most places are promoted as family oriented. (Families typically have young people in them).
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Calbob
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Posted - 07/12/2008 : 10:59:17 PM
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Originally posted by calichris1141
I recently tried to go to Glen Eden Nudist Resort and was denied entrance. They said that they dont't allow people my age into the resort(I'm 19). I seem to be getting that a lot, whether its the weird looks from the older people on the nude beaches or getting denied access to local resorts. From the articles i have read and the people i have talked to on here, it seems that Nudists want younger people to enjoy the lifestyle. I met one person at San Onofre beach that said that people look down on us because they think we are just there to gawk and look at other naked people. I just don't understand. It upsets me to be honest, i thought that nudism is about accepting everyone!
I'm glad that I saw your post here. Although it's not my home club, I am a member of Glen Eden and will be there next week for their annual Nudestock event. The lady that I will be staying with happens to be the secretary of the board and the Glen Eden corporation. I'll sure bring your situation to her attention and perhaps she can let the board know what happened. Cheri is right on target with her advice, it is better to show up at the gate with an AANR or TNS card. While it is understandable that they might be suspicious of 19 year old singles with no previous affiliations, we do need more young people who genuinely want to join our ranks. Don't be discouraged by your first experience.
Bob
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abstract
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Posted - 07/13/2008 : 03:07:23 AM
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I am a member of Glen Eden and will be there next week for their annual Nudestock event. The lady that I will be staying with happens to be the secretary of the board and the Glen Eden corporation.
Perhaps you could also bring to Glen Eden's attention that their website www.gleneden.com does not work with certain browsers. With Internet Explorer 7.0 I get virtually unreadable text on a green background, with no photos. With Firefox 2.0 I get the photos, but no links to navigate from page to page. So the only way for me to use their website is to get to the page I want with the barely-readable links using Internet Explorer, then copy the URL into Firefox so I can see the page with readable text and graphics. Too much trouble. On a different computer with an older version of Internet Explorer, their website works fine (and looks quite different than it looks in the newer Internet Explorer or in Firefox). I've emailed them, and got no response.
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abstract
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Posted - 07/13/2008 : 4:54:26 PM
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www.gleneden.com does not work with certain browsers. With Internet Explorer 7.0 I get virtually unreadable text on a green background, with no photos. With Firefox 2.0 I get the photos, but no links to navigate from page to page.
Update: by setting the security setting "ActiveX controls and plug-ins, Binary and script behaviors" to "enable", I was able to get Internet Explorer to display their website. Still doesn't work with Firefox, though.
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catbird
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Posted - 07/13/2008 : 5:53:44 PM
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Originally posted by abstract
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Originally posted by Calbob
I am a member of Glen Eden and will be there next week for their annual Nudestock event. The lady that I will be staying with happens to be the secretary of the board and the Glen Eden corporation.
Perhaps you could also bring to Glen Eden's attention that their website www.gleneden.com does not work with certain browsers. With Internet Explorer 7.0 I get virtually unreadable text on a green background, with no photos. With Firefox 2.0 I get the photos, but no links to navigate from page to page. So the only way for me to use their website is to get to the page I want with the barely-readable links using Internet Explorer, then copy the URL into Firefox so I can see the page with readable text and graphics. Too much trouble. On a different computer with an older version of Internet Explorer, their website works fine (and looks quite different than it looks in the newer Internet Explorer or in Firefox). I've emailed them, and got no response.
I found that the Glen Eden web site is can be navigated by scrolling to the bottom of the page and click the small print at the bottom. Those fancy icons to the left side don't work. I have a Mac with Safari browser. They say that Safari is similar to Firefox.
This should be reported to the management of Glen Eden.
Naturally, Catbird
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NudeAl
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Posted - 07/13/2008 : 8:18:18 PM
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Calichris1141,
Sorry to hear of your misfortune.
I hope it does not sour you on the whole nudist experience. I know many other clubs in the area that would be glad to have your business. Getting a AANR student card is definately a plus. Though not a requirement at most resorts I have been to. G.E> has the rep of being somewhat clique-ish. Theya re hard to gain entrance to unless you have your credentials ahead of time. I know of other naturists who have no nation wide affiliation and were refused entrance there. Try another club you might like De Anza, they are very laid back.
The woods are lovely, dark and deep, But I have promises to keep, And miles to go before I sleep, And miles to go before I sleep. -- Robert Frost
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Calbob
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Posted - 07/13/2008 : 9:10:57 PM
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To Calichris and all- Here's the latest- The posts here were distributed to the Glen Eden board of directors at their meeting today. It was in a closed session, since it involved actions of their employees. I was not given the details, however, I was told that there is a little more to the story than was posted here. The bottom line is that Glen Eden does not practice age discrimination, and since an interview and tour are required for first time visitors, appointments must be made before showing up at the gate. They continue to welcome prospective new members, as long as they are 18 or over. (Under 18 must visit with a parent or gaurdian.) Their webmaster is aware of the problems with a small percentage of the browsers out there and they are working to resolve it.
Bob
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abstract
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Posted - 07/14/2008 : 02:02:31 AM
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Originally posted by Calbob
Their webmaster is aware of the problems with a small percentage of the browsers out there and they are working to resolve it.
Thanks for the help!
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VLM34
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Posted - 07/16/2008 : 05:40:26 AM
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Originally posted by Calbob
The posts here were distributed to the Glen Eden board of directors at their meeting today. It was in a closed session, since it involved actions of their employees. I was not given the details, however, I was told that there is a little more to the story than was posted here.
That's not uncommon.
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The bottom line is that Glen Eden does not practice age discrimination, and since an interview and tour are required for first time visitors, appointments must be made before showing up at the gate.
The interview and tour are required by policy, perhaps, but not always required in practice. Experienced nudists are usually exempted from both the interview and the bare tour. Neither my wife nor I ever did either. I was alone on my first visit, from another state, and driving a rental car, and still waltzed right in.
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They continue to welcome prospective new members, as long as they are 18 or over. (Under 18 must visit with a parent or gaurdian.)
The key words there are 'prospective new member.' Those who merely wish to do a day visit may not be deemed to qualify.
As with any private club, GE reserves the right to refuse service to anyone they deem, in their sole judgment, to be unsuitable.
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