Is clothing really necessary?

[RevCheesehead]

For those of you who live alone - is clothing really a necessity when just lounging about the house?

[In_The_Wind]

1. No, it isn't.

[RevCheesehead]

6. what about when cooking?

:hi:

[In_The_Wind]

21. I'm not too comfortable cooking in the nude.

A hot splatter could be a big boo-boo.

[RevCheesehead]

36. I buy the pre-cooked bacon for just such an occasion.

That, and I'm lazy. ;)

[ScreamingMeemie]

2. I have too many windows.

:hi:

[RevCheesehead]

9. i have windowshades, but rarely use them.

I figure, if they peek, they deserve what they see. :P

[DS1]

3. I'm happy in just boxers and a shirt

for the sake of warmth - too expensive to have the heat so high you don't need anything at all

[RevCheesehead]

11. boxers?

or boxer-briefs?

[DS1]

17. boxers

you can't truly ~lounge~ in boxer-briefs

:patriot:

[RevCheesehead]

18. let the good times roll!

:patriot:

[Ptah]

4. Maybe a robe.

Maybe just a sheet.

hmmm.

[RevCheesehead]

13. maybe....

it's time to visit the great southwest? :loveya:

[Ptah]

20. We are having a mild winter.

If you want a winter tan, this is the place to visit.

Even though you are not Catholic,
you would still enjoy visiting the
White Dove of the Desert.





:pals: :hug:

[Left Is Write]

5. When I lived alone...

I still wore clothes. I like clothes and feel comfortable in them.

If you were to ask my mother this question, she would emphatically answer, "No!"

[RevCheesehead]

16. your mom??

she sounds like fun! :evilgrin:

[Left Is Write]

19. My mom is definitely a nudist at heart.

She's not a big fan of clothes.

[Robb]

7. The answer, as usual, lies in another question:

Is your couch fabric, or leather? :evilgrin:

[RevCheesehead]

23. LOL

my computer chair is fabric. ;)

[qnr]

8. Small apartment, door opens onto downtown main street (well, Water ST,

technically).

Wierd thing is, this place has no windows that can be opened, so we have to prop the front door open for ventilation.

[RevCheesehead]

26. That would make me nervous for many reasons.

What would you do if the exit was blocked during a fire?

[qnr]

50. Good question. Other than breaking the windows (which I have a sneaking

suspicion might be Lexan or something) it's the only exit.

[tuvor]

10. If you live in a Vancouver highrise? Absolutely.

(Although I never encouraged it to the folks in my area.)

[RevCheesehead]

27. you live near yvr girl?

And what is her opinion on the clothing option?
I think I already know the answer. :evilgrin:

[tuvor]

30. Alas...

...I didn't join DU until after I moved to Vancouver Island, so I've never met yvr girl. :(

[yvr girl]

49. Depends on the time of year

In the summer, clothing is optional (I have been known to post naked) but it's a tad chilly right now...and my couch is leather.

[RevCheesehead]

56. I thought you posted in your "dainties"

I remember that, because I was thinking "I don't own anything 'dainty.;"

[anarch]

12. depends on the definition of "clothing"

[RevCheesehead]

28. why?

You have a set of fig leaves?

edit/actually, I would define clothing as outerwear (vs. underwear)

[anarch]

101. ah...well, in that case, it depends on the temperature

< 60 degrees fahrenheit: yes it is necessary

> 60 degrees: not particularly


Just speaking for myself here. Actually, my original thought was that just a blanket would do fine even in the cold, and often does in my house. But that could be considered "clothing", I guess. :)

[Rowdyboy]

14. You have curtains/blinds? If yes, hell no....

Hell, I think it should be mandatory.

(on edit: sorry for my first response. It made absolutely no sense)

[RevCheesehead]

29. I have no idea what your first response was.

It looks like you're proposing mandatory nudity. :thumbsup:

[Rowdyboy]

91. I'm all for private nudity but I won't make it mandatory.....

When I'm alone, I find most clothes just a hindrance.

Depending on the temperature.....

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

15. Theoretically, no.

But for me, yes. The cats would laugh at me.

[RevCheesehead]

31. Mine avert their eyes.

They know who's in charge.
or they're just really, really smart.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

41. I imagine them rolling their eyes at each other

and whispering "Jeez! Wouldja just look at her?"

"Yeah, pretty scary. Aren't you glad we're sleek and graceful? Not like... that!"

"HAHAHAHAH!"

"HAHAHAHAHAA!"

[crispini]

22. Yes, I have too many windows

without any type of window covering whatsoever. And neighbors. Plenty of 'em.

[RevCheesehead]

34. exhibitionist.

At least plant a tree or two! :P

[crispini]

45. LOL. I have a LOT of trees.

they're all too big to do any window covering. :D

seriously, it's the weirdest thing -- everyone in our neighborhood leaves their windows uncovered. dunno what that's about, but we all do it. :shrug:

[TheProphetess]

24. I vote yes (for warmth)

But EP would say "hell no"

[RevCheesehead]

35. maybe I'm stating the obvious here...

but can't he help you keep warm?

[TheProphetess]

39. Oh he does!

Trust me, he warms me up. :evilgrin:

I was thinking about clothes for when I'm outside...:)

[CatholicEdHead]

25. Well, God made you that way so go as he intended

;)

[RevCheesehead]

37. nekkid, screaming, and dependent on my mom?

OK.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

32. Hi, Rev!

For me, clothing is definitely not optional.....

At least when I'm out of the marital bed, or out of the shower...:evilgrin:

[RevCheesehead]

38. you sleep in the nude??

:woohoo: ANOTHER DU REVELATION!! :bounce::bounce:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

46. ROFLMAO! No no no nonononono........

I do NOT sleep in the nude........ACK!

Nudity in the marital bed is only for you know......*ahem*.....:blush:


Here I am trying to be snarky.......and you outsnarked me! :rofl:

[RevCheesehead]

48. only for what??

"Non-sleeping purposes?" :7

Damn. I was hoping I had an exclusive scoop. :evilfrown:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

51. OK! You have forced me to say it OUT LOUD!

Yes, non-sleeping purposes: SEX, baby, SEX! :evilgrin:

Are you happy now? *sigh*

I am sure that this is FAR from an exclusive scoop! :rofl:

[RevCheesehead]

54. not if I ain't getting any.

:P

[CaliforniaPeggy]

59. Of all the people here .......

You should be getting some.....And I mean that, seriously.

You have such a good heart and soul......

You would make some lucky man a wonderful wife, my dear Rev......

:hug: :loveya:

[RevCheesehead]

60. with a ringing endorsement like that,

I certainly should. ;)

You are a peach, Peggy. :hug::loveya:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

61. I'm working on it.......

Some days more than others, for sure.....

For you, I can be.....

We MUST do that road trip! :loveya: :hug:

[Redstone]

63. Hey, Rev! Yes, you! I thought I was the only one who still

used the complimentary term of calling someone "a peach."

But don't worry; I am happy to be responsible in some small part for reviving that old term, because it's undeservedly underused these days. And there are so many DUers who can only be described as such.

Spread the word, Rev, spread the word far and wide.

Redstone

[RevCheesehead]

66. I picked that one up in NC.

And even though CA Peg would probably prefer an orange, peaches are just peachy. Yummy. Fuzzy. Delicious. Always a pleasant treat... and the only acceptable ingredient in a cobbler.

:9

[Redstone]

71. Peaches are juicy, too. You forgot to mention that.

Redstone

[CaliforniaPeggy]

77. Ah, my dear Rev.......

I happen to LOVE peaches.....I prefer them to oranges......

And yes, Redstone is correct.....they ARE juicy, too......

Just what is needed, I think......

:9

[RevCheesehead]

82. No sex threads.

Besides, they make products for stuff like that. ;)

:rofl:

[Pied Piper]

62. Oh, Peggy, say it isn't so!

It's only been, like what, 3 days, and now it looks like I have to ask you to take me off your buddy list! For shame!}(

[CaliforniaPeggy]

72. Say what isn't so? You are STAYING on my buddy list, my dear

Pied Piper! You cannot make me take you off that list.......

Glad to see you posting, my dear!

Even for crazy reasons!

:loveya: :hug:

[Fleshdancer]

33. You have to live alone???

:( ok. i guess i'll go put on clothes then. :(

[RevCheesehead]

40. No...

I wanted to know what people would do if totally uninhibited.

[barb162]

42. Yeah, what if a break-in happens

:hi:

[RevCheesehead]

44. If this don't scare 'em, nothing will.

There are times when it pays to be fugly.

[barb162]

53. LOL, LOL, that's hilarious!!! Thanks for the laugh!

[leftofthedial]

43. windows open or closed?

this time of year, yes. I set the thermostat below 60 and being nekkid makes some things hard and some things, well, disappear.

[RevCheesehead]

47. yeah, you guys have other things to consider.

Out here, the windows are closed and locked for fuel efficiency.

[Redstone]

64. You're referring, of course, to "The Dreaded Shrinks."

(Thanks and apologies to Roald Dahl for the specific terminology.)

Redstone

[leftofthedial]

92. Disappearing like a blond in a CNN news flash

"The Dreaded Shrinks"

That describes it.

[NNadir]

52. It's much nicer when they aren't necessary when you're with someone.

My wife were married many years before we had children...

...sigh.

[RevCheesehead]

57. Ah, yes.

They do change things, don't they?

[Redstone]

55. Christ, I'd think YOU would understand the necessity, living in Wisconsin.

In the winter, in places like New England or Wisconsin or Minnesota, you just can't AFFORD to keep the house warm enough for nekkitude.

Unless you don't live alone, and there are activities that can generates some heat...such as some that happened at Casa R earlier this evening...I had to turn the propane firelogs off for a while.

If you don't mind me telling about that.

Redstone

[RevCheesehead]

58. why on earth would I mind?

sexy dude like you, I'd certainly hope there'd be something/someone keeping you warm. :D

[Redstone]

67. No. You do not want to see me without a shirt. Trust me.

Mrs R is used to the scars...so, yes, she does. But it would be a shock to the uninitiated.

Redstone

[Fox Mulder]

65. Not at all.

:)

[RevCheesehead]

70. Foxy Mulder!

How are ya, handsome? :hug:

[Fox Mulder]

75. Sore.

I have this muscle that runs from the base of my neck to the middle of my back that hurts so much I can't move my upper torso.

Other than that, it's going pretty well. :)

How are you? :pals: :hi:

[RevCheesehead]

78. what happened?

strain it? or just sleep on it wrong?
At any rate, I hope you feel better soon.

Doing great, myself. Nice, quiet holiday at home. :)

[Fox Mulder]

87. I've been doing a lot of heavy lifting.

Just started a job stocking shelves at the local supermarket (10 pm until 6 am shift).

I guess I shouldn't be lifting heavy stuff onto shelves that are taller than I am.

[GrumpyGreg]

68. Yes---I'm trying to save on heat and its damned cold out.

[RevCheesehead]

73. If you respond to this post, you'll hit 1,000.

So, in advance, CONGRATULATIONS!!! :party::toast:

[dolo amber]

69. Yes. Yes it is.

[RevCheesehead]

76. hey! He's wearing a swimsuit...

..or something.

[dolo amber]

83. I think that might be a small child

:D

[DanCa]

74. uhm would one cover up the mona lisas smile ?

Remember with a really good piece of steak you dont need sizzle to sell it.

[RevCheesehead]

79. you romantic.

Such a way with words. *sigh* :loveya:

[DanCa]

80. But always remember and never forget

a) never eat fried chicken naked, b) becareful of closing doors quickly. Both can be painful in very different ways.

[RevCheesehead]

84. Simple solutions:

a)I always keep paper towels handy
b)in a house full of cats, there is no such thing as a closed door.

[DanCa]

86. about the chicken

i was more thinking of mirrors and if someone is over 400 pounds and is eatting chicken nekkid.

[hfojvt]

81. it definitely is

first, because it is freezing in this drafty house even this far south
second, in the summer I am usually only wearing a pair of shorts. Why not? For one thing, clothing allows me to leave the house in a moment's notice without searching around for a pair of shorts.
Third, there are other practical reasons which are better left unmentioned, although you might see them in your dirty laundry.

[RevCheesehead]

85. ah, yes.

my dad calls those "nicotine stains." :evilgrin:

[hfojvt]

88. without clothing

they'd be on your furniture :scared: :puke:

[RevCheesehead]

89. LOL.

You can wear your boxer briefs. :)

[LeftyMom]

90. It keeps the wet spots on the funriture to a minimum.

:shrug:

[neweurope]

93. No, and it wasn't even necessary when I was NOT alone.

Unfortunately the aging body isn't as nice to look at as it used to, so I tend to cover it more and more. But when it's very hot under this roof I still go without clothes day and night even when the SO is around. Then discomfort would be worse than my looks.

---------------

Remember Fallujah

Bush to The Hague!

[Oeditpus Rex]

94. If I were more comfortable

with the house in which my self and soul live, I'd prolly take the tarp off of it more often. But old scar tissue goes deep.

Besides, what if someone comes over?

[supernova]

98. Scars are beautiful Oeditpus

I have them too. :hi:

I'm posting topless as I type. :7

I often go nude around here. There's really no point to clothes since I live alone.

[tjwmason]

95. No - not at all necessary.

But that said - I do tend to be fully dressed all of the time.

[Skittles]

96. I have a new formerly feral kitten who seems to think I'm a big cat

so, hell f***ing yes

[Mutley]

97. I don't live alone, but yes it is.

It's too cold to go naked. Brrr!

[Strong Atheist]

99. I am a nudist, so I think clothing

is never necessary, except in cold weather outside.

[Starlight]

100. How can you be a fashionista without it?

:shrug: