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Every now and then we come across a statement online that makes you realise just how differently we all think and react to different situations. I’m not talking about Michelle Bachman kind of delusion that we all know exists, but other unexpected things.

On Modelmayhem, a site I use to network and find models, there is a profile of a model who I believe is in Sydney. His profile says “don’t even think about asking me to do nudes. It is disrespectful to me and to my family.” Um… what? I understand that each person is raised with a set of values instilled by their parents or guardians but to enquire about a different set of values is disrespecting his family? Not in the slightest. You can just say no buddy!

I’m struggling to see how an innocent question to an individual could possibly be taken as a slur on one’s family but I guess the guy has his reasons. My guess is that he has had a very conservative upbringing and thinks the word boobs is swearing. Even the most conservative people I know, if asked to pose for drawings like those above, or artistic nude photos, wouldn’t be offended. They’d politely decline but would possibly even be flattered.

Recently I came across some blog posts about a book that features letters from celebrities to their 16 year old selves and I thought I’d join in.

Dear 16 year old me,

We both know that you worry too much, both in general and about what other people think. There aren’t many people you need to keep happy in this world and Mum isn’t as hard to please as you imagine she is right now. Stop letting other people’s opinions affect you so much, you are a good person and some people need to be shocked or contradicted every now and then.

There is a reason you are trying so hard to please Mr Kay the P.E. teacher. You may not work it out for another 9 years but compared to others, that little realisation will be a weight off your shoulders and a relatively easy process because most people worked it out for you way before you will. Mum won’t like it at all but she’ll come to terms with it eventually. She’ll even be able to joke about it in time. Don’t rush her so much. She loves you.

You are skinny now, and you can eat what ever you want, but stop taking it for granted. Everyone will tell you that you’ll get fat at 30. Thankfully you won’t, but at 37 you won’t like your body slowing down so try and develop better eating habits will you? Please? I don’t like the measurement on my new jeans.

In a year or two, you might want to also develop a good gym routine. It will save you all those years of feeling scrawny. Yes I know I just told you that you might get fat, but until then, skin and bone isn’t exactly a hot look and it might stop you getting so grumpy when you look at Men’s Health covers.

In 2006 you will be involved with an American, I won’t mention their name because that will ruin the surprise of the first paragraph, but I would suggest not getting involved at all. They will leave you battered and bruised emotionally and for some reason you won’t let that go for way too long. You are worth more than this person will lead you to believe.

You are painfully shy and prudish now about your body and people seeing it. Believe me, that will pass. There will come a time in your life that people will be wishing you’d put some bloody clothes on for a change. Don’t be so paranoid. It’s your body, don’t waste these years being so uptight.

Lastly, you really do know how to have fun. Let that out a bit more and do things that please you. A tip for you in one word. Circus.

Yours sincerely,
You at 38.

Just one entry for you to enjoy tonight. It seems the entries are slowing down. You’ve still got two weeks to enter a photo of your favourite place. This is from Steven who loves this view of Manhattan. I have to say, it’s pretty fantastic. I loved Manhattan.

Since I discovered clips from Fratmen online a couple of years ago I’ve loved watching the very sexy clips whenever I find another one. Fratmen is the original and the best of this brand of site in my opinion. Yes the guys jack off and even blow each other from time to time but for me the hottest aspect is the complete shameless exhibitionism of these hot muscled 20-somethings.

Of course I’ve never lived in a frat house but in my imagination that is exactly what it’s like. This video is great fun. There’s no sexual element, just a bunch of guys in a house, nude jumping around for all of us to appreciate. Apart from food and board I wonder if they make decent money from it?

In today’s bustling modern homosexual world where a large portion of social interactions are conducted without face to face proximity, it’s important that one conducts ones self with the loftiest of double standards in place.

We all know I have my favourite underwear and swimwear brand that I’m pretty loyal to, but with this video Andrew Christian has got it so very right. Take 6 hot West Hollywood Go-go dancers, a couple of dirty cars, lots of soap suds and water, a bunch of cheeky attitude and you have a scorching video for some underwear.  The pouchy style of underwear isn’t my thing but this video is.

If you prefer there is a different edit with more butt and more cheeky groping from the boys here.

Today my work colleagues wanted me to bring in my new unicycle, so I did. We had a couple of goes hanging on to desks and walks inside the office but at lunch time we took the shiny red one-wheeler out into the sunshine and had a proper go. Riding a unicycle is way harder than I thought it would be but it’s a lot of fun trying!

This video isn’t great quality, either in the unicycle riding nor in the image quality.

Anyone that reads blogs knows that you have your basic list of favourites that you read all the time, then there are the ones you read semi regularly and then some that you stumble across from time to time and keep meaning to go back to.

Rod 2.0 is one in the latter category for me. I really should read it more often but I keep forgetting. Today however I ended up there, only to discover the absolutely breathtaking Derek Keeton. This guy is pure and simply stunning. Just in case you need to know, he’s based in New York and is signed with Red Models!

It’s back into the Favourite Place challenge this evening with four more beautiful entries! First up is Brad’s entry of a beautiful Leopard in a Johannesburg Safari Park.

Jason has sent in this very cool image of Silverstrand Beach, Ventura County, California.

Next up with a beautiful shot of Alexandra Headland in Queensland is Steve.

Gary is fortunate/brave enough to live with a stunning view out his window of an active volcano in Guatemala!

Most kids growing up read Dr Seuss books at some point in their childhood and I was certainly one of them. I loved the crazy illustrations and the rhyming poetic storytelling. Someone has combined the whimsical writing of Dr Seuss with the whimsical people that inhabit the playa at Burning Man and recorded this very cool video.

Sure they’ve chosen the pretty playa people, but they’ve captured the mood and the fun of Burning Man very perfectly as well as serving up the eye candy. The twins in particular are a favourite.

At times my mother has a tendency to be a little conservative, especially when I came out. She doesn’t understand why anyone would want to sleep nude and she asked me why the men I photograph have to be naked.

There are times when we make each other laugh a lot and have a great time together. She has a wicked sense of humour which pops up quite regularly when gift giving. Shortly before Christmas mum asked me what I wanted for Christmas. I said to her jokingly, “what’s the point? I asked for a unicycle lots of times as a kid and never got one.” What did I get this Christmas at the age of 38? The unicycle I’d always asked for. Sure it was 25 years later than planned but hey, I love it. I may break myself trying to learn how to ride it but that’s half the fun.

It’s no secret that Bruce Weber is one of the most talented and iconic photographers of our time. It’s no secret that I’m a huge fan. It’s also no secret that the lucky man gets to shoot some stunning nude people. This video is one from “Chop Suey Club” a book and documentary by Bruce based around his time shooting Peter Johnson who was his muse for a long time.

Peter was a midwest wrestler who happened to be extraordinarily beautiful. Being Bruce’s muse certainly gave him some experiences. How many people get the opportunity to run around nude on a beach playing with a gorgeous elephant? Not many.

This weekend, some of my friends and I are off to River Island to soak up some peace and quiet nude camping in the tranquil Aussie bush.

In the hall at River Island they have photos of people covered in mud which as you know, is something I’ve wanted to do for ages. I know my mates will be up for it too. So fingers crossed we’ll find out where to find the mud and we’ll have some good sunshine to let it bake dry.

We have three more entries in the Favourite Place challenge today.

Chris’ favourite place was in the air, seeing a beautiful sunset somewhere between LA and Aspen.

Sammie has shared this beautiful photo of Yosemite Falls in the Yosemite National Park. That looks like a great spot!

In Wellington NZ, Don has photographed this sculpture for his entry.

It seems to me that Tony, of LargeTony and West of Mayberry fame, doesn’t like to let the grass grow under his feet. So it is that he’s wound up West of Mayberry, as he did with LargeTony and he’s started a new blog that will combine the moods of both blogs. The new blog is called The Third Leg, which I can partly claim responsibility for. I was doing my follow-friday tweets and said that Tony had three legs, referring to his generous endowment. Thus, the name was born.

Also starting anew this year is Kirill from Active Naturists. Kirill is a very enthusiastic nudist and a lovely guy, always trying to promote the natural state of nudity amongst friends. His old incarnation of Active Naturists was shut down by blogger, being the conservative types they are. So he’s been recreating the archives and has now launched again in a new location!