[southrn500]

This is one of the best threads on OCC. It reminds me of my forays into the world of the nude pagents. Many years ago, we'd go to the Miss & Mr Nude Forida pagents held at the Seminole Health Club in South Florida. The facility still remains today, but I do not know if they still have the pagents (they used to be advertised in the newspaper). It was incredible. Women of all ages, shapes and sizes. It ran just like any other mainstream pagent. A round of clothed, swimsuit and evening gowns. The difference being the final round where contestants were nude. Was surprised to see the tan lines and fairer skin tones, thinking nudists would have all over tans. It was after talking to members of the club that I learned the contest was not about tan, but about the contestants attitude toward the human form and naturist lifestyle. During the pagent, the guests (audience) were not clothed, but were invoted to remain after and use the facilities for the rest of the night. This was my first step toward public nudity (outside of the gym locker room). Walking around the grounds, swimming in the pool, using the sauna etc.. It was a door thta was opened and not to be closed again.