Bravo to Councilors Bynum and Barnes for bringing this proposal forward -- it's long overdue! It looks like it faces little resistance.

UTW: just FYI, it's not called "Tulsa's Center for Equality". The facility is the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center, and it serves as the headquarters for the non-profit organization Oklahomans for Equality (http://okeq.org). This mistake has been made before; I hope you make this distinction in the future.

Report this comment

Re: Welcome to Camp Naked

8/ 3/2009 - 6:51pm

Thank you for your feature article on nudism in Oklahoma and Oaklake Trails. Social nudism/naturism at a family resort is an entirely healthy, relaxing, and safe experience. And it's gaining popularity--as young adults face the stresses of their day-to-day routines and an unhealthy demands for physical appearance and body acceptance, more and more are finding the experience of visiting a nudist resort enlightening. One will learn and see for themselves that our bodies are just bodies--complete with "imperfections"--everyone has 'em, and everyone is just fine as they are. And thank you for helping dispel some of the rumors regarding Oaklake Trails. It's not a club of swingers and fetishists and voyeurs; instead, a visitor will be welcomed by friendly folks of all ages and backgrounds--infant to elderly, schoolteachers, public servants, doctors, clergy, and families. Inappropriate behavior is not tolerated, and children are exceptionally safe--to paraphrase one staff member, the people are expected to behave the same way as they would at Big Splash, Disneyland, or any other family attraction.

Nudism, of course, doesn't appeal everyone, and that's understandable. But thank you for portraying the lifestyle and Oaklake Trails accurately, and in such a positive light.

Peace,
Daniel

Report this comment

Re:	1/24/2009 - 12:43am

LOL

It's about they busted Bates for his nasty habit of fudging facts, and Skrzypczak for, well, being a dick.

Report this comment

Read All 9 Comments »

My Profile | My Settings

Subscribe • Archives • Contact Us

Subscriptions Available at $124/yr.

Please allow 4-6 weeks for processing. No refunds are issued. Back issues are available for $10/copy.

We accept Visa, M/C, checks and money orders. Call to charge by phone 918-592-5550. Enter your contact information in the form below and we will contact you.

If ordering by mail, make checks and money orders payable to Urban Tulsa Weekly. Send your payment along with your complete postal delivery address to Urban Tulsa Weekly, Attn: Samantha, PO Box 50499, Tulsa, OK 74150

Name:

Address:

Address2:

City:

State:

Zip Code:

Email:

Phone:

Comments:

Urban Tulsa Weekly
1924 E. 6th St.
Tulsa OK 74104
Phone: (918) 592-5550
Fax: (918) 592-5970
e-mail: Subscriptions