Along with a name change, TNS embraced a new logo. TNS member Carl Hild
suggested early on that a simple, cryptic
logo was desired, one that would allow
fellow naturists to recognize one another
without the need to blatantly advertise
one’s preference for nudity. Hild supplied
some rough sketches from which designer
Jack White adapted the slanted capital N
for TNS. Now the “N,” standing foremost
for “nude,” “naked,” and “natural,” Lee
Baxandall has pointed out, may additionally be
Connected with other affirming words like
“Fine” or “nurturing.”
Created by Clothed with the Sun. No
other magazine, newspaper, or newsletter
depth and width of coverage of newsworthy events regarding non-lewd societal
nudity. N in size alone almost doubles most
other naturist publications around the
world. TNS is proud to be the leader in
covering naturist history, social commentary, artwork coverage, travel reports, and other
naturist-related matters.
Skinny-Dipper Shop
In January 1990, TNS decided to make use
of its Oshkosh office storefront on Main
Road by opening the Skinny-Dipper Shop.
The shop sells magazines, T shirts, DVDs,
books, and other TNS merchandise. It was
also a walk-in source for folks looking for
Advice about local skinny-dipping
Chances.
The public was generally accepting
of the store’s quite observable naturist existence
in the heart of Oshkosh. City ordinances
prohibited showing naked pictures in
sight of people walking by outside of the
Shop, so one had to come inside the shop
To locate a copy of N magazine and other
TNS merchandise. Still, the notable
signs and displays in the window let everyone know that skinny dipping was a part of
Oshkosh.
In 2002 the TNS office went to
a newer building a couple of blocks off Main
Street, and though there’s much less foot
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Lee Baxandall… Naturist Hero
under his nude “wing,” so to speak, and mentored me in all
things naturist. I admired his fiery and driven free spirit
and multi faceted life. From his love of art, theater, and literature to his belief in freedom from censorship and government domination, Lee faced life headlong, fighting bigotry
and close-mindedness every step of the way. Throughout the
Really beginning of the original naturist movement Lee fought
for pupil and social rights. Eventually, he founded the Free
Beaches Documentation Center in his hometown of Oshkosh,
Wisconsin. Its inaugural publication was called Clothed with the
Sun, which is how I first discovered TNS. Lee and TNS became
Conflict to keep Wreck Beach in British Columbia both undeveloped and free.
I accepted Lee’s invitation to my first TNS naturist assembly
in the mid-80’s at Lupin Lodge, outside of Los Gatos, California.
So started follow of friendship as Lee, through the
Naturist Society, mentored us through a ton of Crash
Plage conflicts. And buttressing his support constantly, was his tower
of strength, his treasured Johanna.
A kaleidoscope of images come to mind of Lee: The
Fantastic photo of him, Phineas and Johanna frolicking in a
lush tropical pool, the one from a previous World Guide…he and
INF Congress in Europe…his astonishing sense of humor and fantastic
Wisdom (he was so bemused by the fact that I raised 1500
crickets in my float home, that he gifted me with a solid silver cricket belt buckle which I still cherish.)…his impassioned
speeches at TNS Assemblies, and his unyielding defense of
naturism… Lee on the TNS naked bus tour of Europe (but especially his naked supermarket shopping in Cap d’Agde). It was my
great honour to have been awarded the 2006 Baxandall Naturist
Direction Award “in recognition of special volunteer service on behalf of naturism.”
Lee has left us an unparalleled naturist legacy, but above
all, his love and devotion made him our great pal.
Blessed us!
Lee presenting Judy Williams a Life TNS
membership.
Lee Baxandall attended the
second Camping Bares Deeply
Creek campout in February 1977
It’d to
be the scene of large numbers of nudists dancing around a
the plan for a national fkk
organization.
Bob Holden
We’re forever indebted, Lee.
For what it’s worth, you and the others at Naturist
Society headquarters are in my ideas. I ‘m
sorry to learn of Lee Baxandall’s passing.
Christopher Dyer
and an inspiration to
us all.
Mike Abramson
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