Two of our members told us about a spot in the city we’d never gone to before: Pier 64, part of the rebuilding in recent years along the Hudson River waterfront. What used to be a frightening no-man’s-land has been reconceived as an urban greensward, complete with abstract sculpture, sloping lawns, and views all the way down to the Statue of Liberty and the new Freedom Tower. (Is that name growing on anyone yet? Should we just call it One World Trade Center?)
So,we visited. And it was every bit as beautiful as we’d been led to believe. Fortified with handmade mini-eclairs from the Eclair Bakery on East 53rd and books ranging from our current go-to bit of pulp fiction (Samuel Fuller’s last novel, BRAINQUAKE) to a cool library find (Alexandre Dumas’ GEORGES) to a work of evolutionary biology (SEX AT DAWN by Christopher Ryan), we enjoyed our own variety of afternoon delight.
Was the event spoiled when a scrofulous spectator opted to unzip and pleasure himself a few yards away? Not hardly, thanks to the eagle-eyed member who spotted the infraction and loudly called him out on it, sending him scurrying in search of a rock to crawl under. Otherwise our hours passed blissfully, companionably, peacefully, and altogether too quickly. Day’s end came too soon! And summer’s end looms just past the horizon, with August only days away. How many shopping days left until Christmas? We don’t want to think about it.
Let us bask in the sun, let us while away the eager hours, let us fill ourselves with stories and cream-filled pastry and dreams of warm tomorrows.
Who amongst you is the photographer? Always such wonderful photos!!
We have a bunch of different people who take pics. Depends who’s there at a given event…
I agree – great composition in many of these pics, your shutterbugs know their stuff.
After looking at some of these photos, I think there should be a Nobel Prize for nipples.
You beautiful and free ladies certainly get around! I find myself wondering jealously if you are all independently wealthy or just have night jobs? Would any of you be interested in a group trip to Gunnison Beach (clothing optional) on Sandy Hook this summer? I admire you all for your spirit, beauty and lust for freedom.
We’ve talked about a beach trip, and a few of us have gone on our own, but getting the whole group together for a trip out of the city has just never worked. We’re basically lazy. 🙂
And no, not wealthy. (Not most of us, anyway.) We just take the time to pamper ourselves between wage-earning gigs.
As a professional photographer I enjoy the shots of your get-togethers for their storytelling effect and their ability to document your enjoyment of your freedom to gather topless in public. I am very disturbed to read that a passerby decided to pleasure himself nearby your gathering. Unfortunately, his hand is probably to only “date” he has had in a long time. What a sad individual he must be.
wonderful photos as usual, you all look great!!
I have a question .. I saw a kindle / iPad in the photos, have any of you had luck in finding good pulp fiction (crime / sci-fi) for kindle?
I would miss the glorious art work on the covers, but as time goes on I find I am using an e-reader more than a paper book.
BTW for any girl who is a fan of tats, have a look at Ondrash Tattoo .. clever stuff
We don’t really look for things specifically for Kindle. Though there was ABRAHAM LINCOLN, PRESIDENTIAL FUCK MACHINE.
I’m always overjoyed to see a new “Outdoor” post in the mail. You are helping save the world, one exposure at a time. Now, let me suggest: Have you invited any young, attractive women writers on board to promote their own books? I’d buy their books. Anyway, that’s my best free marketing idea today.
We have, in fact. It hasn’t happened yet, but we would absolutely welcome female writers who feel like joining us.
I’ve been thinking for some time about a specific set of photos. Sometime when you go to a more private location, how about a series just on the wide variety of beautiful tattoos? I don’t mean to excludes others in your group, but I think this would be a great album!
Stay free!
Thanks for the suggestion. Our photos probably have already done an adequate job of documenting our tattoos, but…who knows, maybe we’ll do something more comprehensive someday.
I loved the last picture with the older, overweight male in the background walking “TOPLESS”. If he can do it…..WHY CAN’T ANYONE???
Keep up working toward your goal.
May I ask this question of some of the members and I do not mean it with any offense? Why large tattoos? I think small tattoos can be attractive, but I would appreciate why the large tattoos?
That’s like saying, “Why large earrings? I like small earrings; no idea why other people like large ones.” Or: “Why purple dresses? I like yellow ones, why do other people like purple?” It’s just a matter of personal taste and preference. Some like small, some like big; some like text, some like pictures. Some people like piercing their ears, some like piercing their lips, some like piercing their nipples. Everyone does what they prefer. Simple as that.
Thank you for the reply. It seems that the young women of today are more inclined to have tattoos than even the liberated women of the 60s. One of my favorite alternatives is the Fantasy Fair body painting. There are many creative designs and they can be removed and a new design applied later. I must be a little old-fashioned.
Next time a pervert gets a little too close may I suggest you lie like this?
Like what? Face down? Nah. We’re not going to let someone else spoil our enjoyment of our time out in the park.
I was referring to the guy in the centre, spelling out “NO” 🙂
That is a beautiful spot by the water, made all the more lovely by your presence. That picture with the blue rose and those remarkable eyes is outstanding.
Great post, but I was hoping for a picture of some of those handmade mini-eclairs. Keep enjoying life. There’s no reason not to. Peace.
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Once more a very nice day with a minor incident not even worth to spoil it! Keep having fun girls !!!
“Greensward” and “scrofulous”. That’s some fine writing.
It’d would be cool if you took a picture of that pervert guy and posted on her so that perverts like him stay away from now on. Also, isn’t it illegal to have your bottom half naked in public? Maybe you guys should’ve had reported him because guys like those is why women are discouraged to go around freely like you guys do. Kudos to you brave women (y)
So much wanking to do, so little time. Especially love the white panties. Will have so many orgasms from them.
They’re not panties, those are the bottom of a swimsuit. But you do what you must.
It seems you are aware some are using your pics for their own whatever pleasure and you do not care and there is a subtle note of encouragement in your reply. Is that so?
It’s hard not to be aware when someone writes “So much wanking to do, so little time.” And we’re not anti-masturbation. Masturbation’s great. We’re just against guys doing it as an act of assault, when we’re out relaxing in a public place. Giving yourself a nice toe-curling orgasm when you’re at home by yourself or with a loved one is one of the best ways ever devised for occupying an idle hour. It’s just whipping out your penis in the park and masturbating at strangers who are likely to feel revolted at best and frightened at worst that we (and the law) look on unfavorably.
Well spoken. That is when the beauty and freedom of a woman’s self-expression becomes perverted by a man’s carnal desire.
Alan
Well, you New Yorkers keep having all the fun and that’s just not fair…. anyway, you’ve helped to inspire a few of us to bring something similar to north of the border:
Kingston-Frontenac Free Body Society
Kingston, ON
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Check out this Meetup Group →
Perhaps not quite as overt an approach as you’ve been taking, but maybe if some of us just make the body-positive attitude a normal thing, it’ll catch on 🙂 If you’re ever in the Kingston area, you’d be welcome to join us.
Cheers!
Delighted to hear it! Hope it does catch on for you.
Two questions. Is there a designated person who responds here or any / all?
I like the freedom that you enjoy taking off clothes. Do you like to show your bodies to all also to the delight of many? I cherish that too by the way!!
There are a few of us who split the email-answering and blogging duties.
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