President’s Message
Fall 2024 Newsletter

It is amazing how quickly this year has gone by, and now we are already close to the Holidays. What does that mean? Shopping, get-togethers with family and friends, and hopefully sharing good memories.

HHH has had a fun year so far with only a couple parties left for 2024. We had lots of fun parties plus other events like, nude bowling in Austin, the HCN Boat Party, the 5K Nude Racing Series at Star Ranch, and the AANR-SW Convention in June.

I know the summer and early fall were quite hot and dry, however that was a benefit for our parties, hot enough for the pool and no rain, perfect outdoor party weather.

The HCN Boat Party in early September started off our fall season with an awesome day traveling across Lake Travis to Hippie Hollow on a huge barge boat carrying as many as a hundred nudists from all over the state. The day started off a little cool as our first “cool front” came through during the night, however it warmed up nicely as we traveled across the lake. Yes, it was quite breezy, but it became a warm breeze by the time we got to Hippie Hollow. It was a usual day, where HCN members were cooking hamburgers and hot dogs, lots of people swimming in the delightful temperature water, with several sliding down the sliding board from the top deck splashing into the water, and several people climbing the rocks to get to the park walking paths.   HHH did not have a huge turnout compared to past years, but we had a fun time anyway, along with seeing a few of our past members, and several regulars from HCN and from other clubs. The trip back to the marina was a little tricky since the wind picked up and was quite strong, so the captain had to make some changes to the course back.

Two weekends after, was our annual September pool party at our house. It was another very warm day; I did not even have to heat the pool like many other years. Most everyone enjoyed the outdoors in and around the pool, and we even got a water volleyball game or two in. The food was great as usual. The attendance was average with twenty-five members attending. We had thirty at the August Summer Pool Party including several prospective members, which was great.

October started off with the “Chilly Cheeks 5K” at Star Ranch where two hundred participants had signed up to run/walk. It was another enjoyable day, slightly warm for the die-hard runners, but not bad for us walkers. This one, like the April race, was a lot of fun, besides seeing a few HHH members, there were lots of regulars, and lots of first timers participating in a nudist event and/or to being at Star Ranch. It was a highly successful day with a record number of participants for the October race.

October was also a month where several HHH Members went on cruises all at the same time, even though different cruise lines and destinations, Cheri & Brenda, Cristine & David, and David & Jacque and Mark & Kathy. They are all back safe and sound and all had a wonderful time.

The October party was our annual Halloween Party at Jim & Carol’s house in Rosharon. Again, we want to thank Jim & Carol for hosting another great Halloween party, it was very much appreciated. You guys did an awesome job and did a fantastic job of decorating for Halloween. Besides our typical delicious dinner was our traditional Halloween Costume Contest. We had about 50% participation in the contest, which is about average. Our participants paraded around the room a couple of times showing off our costumes. Many thanks go out to those who participated. We had three judges that picked three distinct categories to judge which were most creative, funniest, and scariest. Winners were Dave and Mel, for the most creative, Magio for the funniest and Jerry for the scariest. Everyone had a fun time! Several of us ended the party by spending time in the hot tub, kibitzing and laughing.

The holiday parties are coming up quickly! Do not forget the Food Drive for the Thanksgiving party and the Toy Drive and Fun Gift Exchange for the Christmas party.

Hope to see you at the coming Holiday parties!

Naturally,

Wayne K.
President, HHH