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*tosses back hair, runs in slow motion through Davids thread*

Nothing like a busy building site in the summer. yvette

Just found this thread. David did you see documentry last night on BBC3 where a photographer was in New York, America ? He was asking girls/women if they would take off their tops and walk across/along the roads,to see what reaction there would be. Quite a few did and got lots of stares. He was making a point that in New York it wasn't illegal to do so,) but, in fact some people did complain to the police dept. The interesting thing was that the female cops were telling the photographer that he was in the wrong (even though they couldn't 'touch him' )lol) However the male cops just commented with ' oh she looks alright'!! Interesting prog. because a good few of the females were not the least bit bothered that they were Big girls! Have gone topless myself ( in my younger days) but wouldn't in supermarkets........especially around the exotic fruit dept.!! Mau xx

*reads the replies, fully clothed, having put her mohair back in the attic*

David, You went bare foot!!you shameful young man!lol with your mother too,double shame on you!!:-)))

I also remember my younger brother got one for Christmas but I was ..........

Chrissie ..... does this ring any bells:-))) [sound of wire-service telegraphy] SPOKEN: Hello, ev'ryone, This is your Action News reporter with all the news that is news across the nation on the scene at the supermarket. There seems to have been some disturbance here. Pardon me, sir, did you see what happened? SPOKEN: Yeah, I did. I's standin' over there by the tomaters and here she comes-runnin' through the pole beans, through the fruits ''n' vegetables, nekked as a jaybird. 'n' I hollered over t'Ethel, I said 'DON'T LOOK, ETHEL!!' 'n' it's too late- she'd already been INcensed. (Here she comes) Looka dat, looka dat (There she goes) Looka dat, looka dat (And she ain't wearin' no clothes) Whoa, yes they call her The Streak ['zipppp' kazoo sound] (Looka dat, looka dat) Fastest thing on two feet Looka dat, looka dat She's just as proud as she can be of her anatomy She gun give us a peek Oh, yes they call her The Streak ['zipppp' kazoo sound] (Looka dat, looka dat) He likes to show off his physique (Looka dat, looka dat) If there's an audience to be found He'll be streakin' A-round invitin' public critique ['zipppp' kazoo sound] SPOKEN: This is your Action News reporter once again and we're here at the gas station. Pardon me, sir, did you see what happened? SPOKEN: Yeah, I did. I's just in here gettin' my tawres checked 'n' he just appeared outta the back. Come streakin' around the grease rack there-didn't have nuthin on but a smile!! I looked at her and Ethel was gettin' 'er a cold drink. I hollered 'DON'T LOOK, ETHEL!!' But it's too late-she'd already been MOONED!! Elaine ;-))))

David, I am sure that supermarkets and possibly malls too try to air-con their premises not only for their own staff but the comfort of the shoppers - topless should not be necessary.

Chrissie Will try not to look at the guys in speedos (my hubby is fit but I still wouldnt want him to wear them - saying that he wouldnt anyway LOL). Have a good weekend off now Debs x

lol Chrissie - I meant stylishly immaculate;))

*decides to retire from the thread while there is anyone else left speaking to her lol*

lol Jean & Lynda. I was suitably shamefaced afterwards and avoided a slap cos I stropped out;))

That's a very fair point about staff in supermarkets,Joe, and something I hadn't thought of. Hi Helen:) I ought to admit that I don't go into supermarkets topless myself but mostly because with all the air conditioning, they are too flipping cool :)))

David......how could you swear in front of your Mum no matter what the provocation. lol Sorry sweetie but must disagree here. Don't mind nudity at all but not when I'm shopping thanks. Think men should have to wear tops in shops but anywhere else it is up to them. Not comfortable with my body so certainly wouldn't inflict it on anyone else. Like Maz thrown all my mohair jumpers away. Chrissie Smiff... what a dark horse you turned out to be lol. Jean x.

*Makes a note to have the tousled look next time she meets David:))))* Debs - enjoy the pool. Hope there aren't too many fat tums wearing speedos LOL:))))))))))))

Hi David I don't think that going topless is a problem of shape and size, pale or bronzed. I do however object to people being topless around fresh food and restaurants and so on. However clean you are on a day to day basis this weather results in everyone being less than nice to be near at some time or other. A cotton shirt or tee-shirt at least absorbs some of that problem and avoids shoving it in other peeps' faces or up their noses:) I have no problem with anyone being topless out and about - that's up to the individual. Sadly for me, I was brought up in just the kind of environment you are objecting to and am very self-conscious about bodies, mine or anyone else's. Hey ho. Incidentally, I hardly ever wear anything on my feet at home and in the garden. When I was younger I did the same when out and about. However, having picked up a rather nasty skin complaint as a result in my early twenties, I don't do it now, not ever again, not no how lol. Cooling wishes to you all and apologies if I've repeated anyone else's comments - got sidetracked mid-message:) Helen

I think that men walking around a shopping centre, or even in town, should be properly dressed and not flaunting their bodies no matter whether it is good or bad. People who have to work in the shops are probably compelled to look 'decent' and I think that those they serve should comply. I cannot think of anything worse than having to sit on a train, underground, bus etc., next to one a guy who is topless - regardless of the temperature. As has been said, there is a time and place and I have given some of the places at any time. On the other hand many people (male and female) go to the beaches in Spain etc., for summer holidays where they can go topless on beaches if they wish and nobody stops and stares or makes comparisons, do they ? If they can do it on foreign beaches or the few nudist beaches that we have in this country why can't they do it on any beach, park etc., where the idea is to relax. I don't think that anybody thinks of topless guys and gals on beaches as being a 'turn on' - so whether you a super-model or not do what YOU want to do BUT not in areas where you could be embarrasing those who are unable to join in by virtue of their jobs. Also, we all know that on occasion you look better dressed than undressed - and that does not consider your sexuality.

David I think again I have to agree, wouldnt it be great? Anyway off to the pool!! Might shake this hangover off then.. You have a great weekend Debs x

lol Debs - I actually think no-one should be allowed in a supermarket except me when I'm going! pmsl Maz Linda, I have to say Chrissie is lovely and not very much like Mrs Bucket lol (although I seem to remember her hair was immaculate;))

Not everyone looks good topless but then some people just don't look good dressed...........but I think that people should do as they feel as long as it does not offend.............but not claims that it offends on religious grounds