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C:\Users\Webb\Documents\Lake Edun\Bare Bare Facts Copyright 2010 Lake Edun Foundation, Inc. Official Publication of the Lake Edun Foundation, Inc. June 1, 2010 Box 1982; Topeka, KS 66601 ! Voice Mail: 785-478-BARN ! e-mail: [email protected] ! Website: www.lakeedun.com 38N 58' 7" North; 95N 47' 56" West Caretakers And Progress Lake Edun Nude Olympics by Briton Alexander If you have not yet visited our special this year, be sure to introduce yourself to our two caretaker, Briton and Larry. The first heat of the Lake Edun Nude Olympics will begin Briton is a veteran, about to be a senior at Washburn, and a June 5 and 6. It will continue every weekend throughout the friend of Tony’s, who was our caretaker a few years ago. summer season. The events have been selected and will be Eduners will find him on duty mostly on the weekends. Larry moderated by our weekend team of Briton and Chris. has been an LEF supporter for a number of years. Fortunately To make participation accessible to a maximum number of for us, his schedule allowed him to be on duty during most Eduners and friends, we will hold three different contests: weekdays this year. one in June, July and August. Winners will then face off over Between the two of them and some dedicated Edunes who the Labor Day weekend to determine the finalist. have volunteered their time and energy, we are beginning our Events will be: Foot race around the lake; Swimming race to season looking great. In addition to Riley who keeps our the platform on south beach and back; Paddleboat race, equipment in good order, we are fortunate to have the platform to platform; Canoe race, platform to platform; Log assistance of two new Eduners, Durell from Lawrence and Roll; Washers, Horseshoes, and Hillbilly Golf tournament. Bart M. from Wichita. All three of these plus others have All participants will receive one point for each event. played a crucial role. We thank them all. Additional points will be given to the top three contestants: Facebook Page For Lake Edun 3 for first place, 2 for second, 1 for third. The individual with the most cumulative points each month will be the winner for Hi, I’m Lawrence, one of this summer’s caretakers. Some of that month. you may recognize me from years past. I lived in Kansas City for several years before moving back to Topeka. I’ll caretake The skillful contestant who wins the grand prize will receive on weekdays, and Britt will guide the ship on weekends. a free one-year family membership to be given to a friend. I have started a Facebook page for Lake Edun, so please help Good luck! us get the word out, by “liking” the page. Just search for Items We Need “Lake Edun” on Facebook, and you’ll find it. Please see our website at lakeedun.com for more details. If you’re not a totally “out of the closet” naturist, and are ! Non-motorized boats ! Wooden Cable Spools worried some or all of your circle of acquaintances, family, ! Lawn or Lounge Chairs ! Aluminum cans, etc and friends will see what you do on Facebook, you can just ! Concrete pavers ! Plastic Barrels say you like what they stand for. That way you can still keep your cover. ;-). It is pretty neat, after all, to point out the DON’T FORGET irony of having such an alternative place in the heart of Activities designated HN are sponsored by Heartland Naturists supposedly “backward,” “conservative,” “anti-evolution” June 5; Sat; Dusk; Evening program Kansas. Even if we know those things aren’t true. June 12; Sat; World Naked Bike Ride And if you’re more out in the open about things, please add June 12; Sat; 12-3; Open House to the vitality of the page by commenting, early and often. June 12; Sat; 3-4; Dermatologist Screening Perhaps you’ll find it a way to meet people, or coordinate June 12; Sat; Dusk; Evening program going to our little paradise or sharing a ride with others who June 13; Sun; 1-3; Board of Directors are having the naturist itch. June 15; Mulberry season begins Look for status updates too. We might be amateur meteorolo- June 18; Fri; 8:30-10:30; HN Swim gists and let you know the kind of day in store, or let you June 19; Sat; Dusk; Evening program know when a caretaker is there so newcomers will have June 26; Sat; Dusk; Evening program access, or remind you of upcoming events, or just be silly. July 2-5; Clothing Independence Weekend July 3; Sat; 12-3; Open House Be fun, be silly, be whimsical, be insightful, but be generally July 3; Sat; Dusk; Evening program tasteful with your comments, please. The comments and July 3; Sat; Dusk; Commitment ceremony “like” traffic on Facebook can be a real opportunity to let July 4; Sun; 1-3; Board of Directors non-naturists right here in our community and nearby see July 5-11; Nude Recreation Week how vital and NORMAL and common it is for people to July 10; Sat; Dusk; Evening program appreciate or practice naturism. July 16; Fri; 8:30-10:30; HN Swim Here is the link: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Lake- July 17; Sat; Dusk; Evening program Edun/122041381150558?ref=ts&v=wall July 24; Sat; Dusk; Evening program July 31; Sat; Dusk; Evening program See you on Facebook, AND at Lake Edun. From The Mail Bag Dear Lake Edun, If you prefer Drake’s Ridge it sounds, from your description, Guess what? On Saturday of Memorial Day weekend I went like it is similar to our special place. On the issue of member- over to Lake Edun. I kind of drove up and down the road for ship, there is another way of looking at that issue: All clubs a bit to find it – but I’m glad I did. The big man at the locker exist on memberships. Clubs try to provide good value to house copied my drivers license – and every thing was great. their supporters. They hope to be there when people want to I have to say the first five seconds of “letting the towel drop visit. However, if too many take the attitude that because in the sand” down at the beach was a little apprehensive for their busy schedule prevents them from getting their me. But then it was so incredibly free and natural I couldn’t “money’s worth”, the operation ceases to be viable. If that believe it took me all this time to actually take this “one happens, the club won’t be there when you do have time to small step for man” (me being the man). visit. I only stayed for a few hours (uuuh jim didn’t think to bring In other words, it is important that each of us support the a lawn chair – a towel he had). I talked to some great people causes that are important to us. there. Its just like you said, Maxine: “it’s PTA meeting I look forward to visiting with you next time you are in our manners”. So Maxine – I wish to join. I wish I had a lady to area. Hope all is well with you and your family. bring with me – but I’ve been divorced and single for 7 – Webb Garlinghouse years. I’m going from here to check your website about membership. Dear Lake Edun, P.S. Maxine, if you ask the gatekeeper man if he remembers What’s this I hear about there is no day pass or weekend a Jim being there on Saturday just say: “He was that tall thin camp outs? Just yearly [memberships] only. white guy with a buzz hair cut whose bottom was as pale as – Carver a snowflake.” Gotta go lawnchair shopping, Maxine. I’ll be Carver, back next weekend (if not sooner). – Later, Jim Thank you for your inquiry. Last year, for some technical reasons our attorney suggested we consider restricting access Dear Lake Edun, to our special place to members of the Lake Edun Founda- Hi again, and thanks for your reply. I am now back in tion, and one or two other membership organizations. Your Indiana and, as it turns out, Monday was rather more compli- board of directors was not comfortable with this but drafted cated than I had anticipated so [visiting was not practical]. some guidelines we believed would work and be consistent with our educational mission. Fortunately, this Spring, our I am a national member of AANR but not TNS at this time. attorney revised his recommendation and this change is not I do not belong to a landed club, although I am seriously necessary. So now, as always, we encourage all visitors to considering Drake’s Ridge despite the fact it is over 2 hours join us to discover for themselves the benefits of living a away. Closer to my home is Sunshower, but Drake’s is more Naturist lifestyle. rustic than “resort”, which is my preference. The reason I am not a member of a club so far is that, frankly, other obliga- That said, we must be sensitive to the expectations of our tions have very much limited the number of visits I am able financial supporters. In the past, we have been fortunate to to accomplish in a season, meaning I would not get my have about a half dozen passionate supporters who believe in money’s worth from the cost. our mission.
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