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Appropriate Bathing Suit Attire
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Macy (---.no.no.cox.net)
Date:   05-03-08 12:16

Is it taboo for women on Culebra Island to wear thongs? Im planning to spend most of my time on Flamenco Beach.

Thanks
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Re: Appropriate Bathing Suit Attire
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Michael (---.nycmny.east.verizon.net)
Date:   05-03-08 14:34

anything but taboo. as long as there is some piece of fabric, it's considered a bathing suit. none is a no-no.

Enjoy Culebra!

Michael
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Re: Appropriate Bathing Suit Attire
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Jeannie G3 (---.aep.bellsouth.net)
Date:   05-03-08 20:10

Hola! Women do wear thongs in Puerto Rico. I've seen many on the beaches of Isla Verde where the international crowd vacations. The Boricuas on the island are becoming less and less conservative when it comes to beach attire. Women are becoming more comfortable with their bodies no matter what size or age the are. Long live the bikini for me! LOL!!! Check out Borat visits Pinones and Condado on You Tube. Even he wore a skimpy suit! LOL!!! Happy travels! J

supergarcia3
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Re: Appropriate Bathing Suit Attire
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Mort (---.tampabay.res.rr.com)
Date:   05-04-08 08:25

This was a topic of considerable study by the Culebra Men's Association, which is a secret organization not unlike the Masons or Templars.

Our official stance: It is highly encouraged but only within reason.

Women only.

Age matters.

Size matters.

We have worked out an official signal that discreetly lets people know that they are violating the above guidelines: a universally recognized grimacing look of dismay.

If that doesn't work, there exists a series of "disaster response" policies, but I am not at liberty to discuss them on a public forum.
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Re: Appropriate Bathing Suit Attire
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Vicki moore (---.dhcp.jcsn.tn.charter.com)
Date:   05-04-08 09:34

Oh Mort, nice to meet you. You must have been the guy gramacing at me when you passed me at Flamenco. I was wearing the red thong (actually a butt floss thong). I am just glad you did not go into disaster mode, the grimace was enough!!! LOL

Vicki in Tennessee
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Re: Appropriate Bathing Suit Attire
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: richard (---.hsd1.dc.comcast.net)
Date:   05-04-08 16:34

I was waiting for Mort's assessment of the situation.
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Re: Appropriate Bathing Suit Attire
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: MJ (---.prtc.net)
Date:   05-04-08 18:25

Ouch.
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Re: Appropriate Bathing Suit Attire
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Mort (---.tampabay.res.rr.com)
Date:   05-05-08 08:17

Thanks, Richard. It had to be done.

Vicki, I should have mentioned that members of this message board are exempted from the above guidelines.

A few of the Men objected to this waiver and tried to insist that we require EVERYONE to apply for a thong license. One Man even set up a website for the application process. But the rest of us fought long and hard for our rights.

Was it the correct thing to do, to give thong privileges to only a favored few? I don't know. But I do know this: Human Rights is a two-edged sword --- there is not just the wearer to consider, but the viewer as well.
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Re: Appropriate Bathing Suit Attire
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Michael (---.ny5030.east.verizon.net)
Date:   05-05-08 17:58

Now, I am a 75 year old overweight guy, may I wear a thong thingy?

Enjoy Culebra!

Michael
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Re: Appropriate Bathing Suit Attire
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Mort (---.tampabay.res.rr.com)
Date:   05-05-08 20:34

Absolutely, Michael. In fact, many of us would pay to see that!
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Re: Appropriate Bathing Suit Attire
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: MJ (---.prtc.net)
Date:   05-05-08 21:30

I would pay dearly NOT to see that. Where do I send my PayPal bit??
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Re: Appropriate Bathing Suit Attire
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Mort (---.tampabay.res.rr.com)
Date:   05-06-08 09:33

Michael, this could be a whole new source of income!

You could even turn IslaCulebra.com into a paid subscription site. For the basic subscription, a large photo of you in a thong is the opening screen. For a premium subscription, there's no photo!
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Re: Appropriate Bathing Suit Attire
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Doug (---.dsl.stlsmo.swbell.net)
Date:   05-06-08 11:20

My gift to the good people of Culebra is my pledge to only wear boxers or board shorts. No thongs, no Speedos, no banana hammocks!

You are quite welcome...
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Re: Appropriate Bathing Suit Attire
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Michael (---.ny5030.east.verizon.net)
Date:   05-06-08 18:43

paid subscription - hmmmm. let's vote on this one: who would pay to see the thongs and who to not see them ;)

To tell the truth, I AM a speedo kind of guy. Swimming in boxers feels more like drowning to me .. they might look cool on a board but I will outswim anyone with a parachute anchor around their hips .. and swimming is what I am in the water for, unless it's diving and then, getting into a suit with boxers ... have fun!

Enjoy Culebra!

Michael
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Re: Appropriate Bathing Suit Attire
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: MJ (---.prtc.net)
Date:   05-06-08 19:35

These euro types...sheesh!
I gave up bikini bottoms way back when I still looked pretty darn good in one and felt like I'd found freedom in a major way (and yes, I still wore tops...and still do, btw). Wearing board shorts (and back then, I could only buy guys shorts, they didn't make women's yet) was as close to swimming naked as could be done. What a pleasant surprise!
Maybe you've just worn the wrong swimming trunks, Michael.
Lightweight shorts are....fun ;)
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Re: Appropriate Bathing Suit Attire
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Mort (---.tampabay.res.rr.com)
Date:   05-06-08 19:50

MJ, I can't stop laughing at the idea of you running around with a bikini top and no bottom. You've always been a rebel!

Isn't that why you were banned from Flamenco for awhile back in the mid-90's?

And are you sure you should be encouraging Michael to do the same thing? Let's see how he does with a thong first.
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Re: Appropriate Bathing Suit Attire
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: MJ (---.prtc.net)
Date:   05-06-08 19:59

Hey!!! shhhhhh! (glad you are having a laugh - rather than a heart attack)

Actually the worst was when I lived on St. Croix and local guys would say, why do you dress like a man at the beach? Why don't you wear a woman's bathing suit? Oh well. But those guys became my best friends so ultimately, it was a good ting!

As to Michael wearing a thong...rather than nothing?? SURE! sort of...argh.
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Re: Appropriate Bathing Suit Attire
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: richard (---.hsd1.dc.comcast.net)
Date:   05-07-08 00:24

ummm, if your last name is not Onassis, perhaps speedos are best avoided.

at least have a well bronzed tan.
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Re: Appropriate Bathing Suit Attire
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Doug (---.dsl.stlsmo.swbell.net)
Date:   05-07-08 10:43

Wifey loves her men's shorts with a bikini top. Works out fine.
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Re: Appropriate Bathing Suit Attire
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Michael (---.ny5030.east.verizon.net)
Date:   05-07-08 16:04

MJ, MJ, you are spilling beans here ...

Enjoy Culebra!

Michael
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Re: Appropriate Bathing Suit Attire
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: MJ (---.prtc.net)
Date:   05-07-08 18:09

Shoot! Do I have holes in my pockets again???
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Re: Appropriate Bathing Suit Attire
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: upflore1 (---.carle.com)
Date:   05-22-08 14:11

Not at all!
I've seen some with thongs and topless!

BTW, where are u going to sunbathe at? :)
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Re: Appropriate Bathing Suit Attire
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: MJ (---.prtc.net)
Date:   05-22-08 14:39

As charmingly and eloquently as you come across in your posts, upflore1, I'd say it would be a very safe bet that any woman would be sunbathing where ever you are not.
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Re: Appropriate Bathing Suit Attire
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: upflore1 (---.carle.com)
Date:   05-22-08 14:45

Aww, MJ!
You are just a bitter Obama supporter.

Guess what?..Even if he gets the nomination, he will lose to McCain in a landslide.
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Re: Appropriate Bathing Suit Attire
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Jeannie G3 (---.asm.bellsouth.net)
Date:   05-22-08 15:29

FYI both Obama and Hillary will be visiting Puerto Rico on Friday and Saturday, arriving in that order. I wonder if they'll ferry over to Culebra? LOL!!! Have some mofongo ready for them. Happy travels! J

supergarcia3
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Re: Appropriate Bathing Suit Attire
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: MJ (---.prtc.net)
Date:   05-22-08 15:56

I'm not bitter (well, not about US politicians running for office) and I'm not an Obama supporter in any but the most ephemeral way - I can't vote for US Pres living here, and I'm glad of it.

Actually, it was more the sound of drool in your post that prompted my response.
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Re: Appropriate Bathing Suit Attire
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Doug (---.dsl.stlsmo.swbell.net)
Date:   05-22-08 16:48

>>>>>>>>zing>>>>>>>>>>>ricochet>>>>>>>>>yow!

upfloral, dude, you gotta keep your head dowwwwwwwn. There are some wickedly accurate gunslingers here, and that's a hard way to get a haircut.

Now, you sound like a betting man. I'm willing to bet you a case of Presidente that, should Obama be nominated, he'd get elected...you want that action?
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Re: Appropriate Bathing Suit Attire
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: David Caraballo (---.indulacpr.com)
Date:   05-23-08 11:46

From thongs , and topless beauties, to damn politics, come on people made love not war, just imagine Hillary with thongs in Zoni, and Obama wearing some speedos in the Culebrita's baths

A bad day at the beach beats the hell out a good day at the job
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Re: Appropriate Bathing Suit Attire
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Trent (63.225.219.---)
Date:   05-23-08 12:12

Neither fit the criteria of the Culebra Men's Association. Maybe the Democratic mascot might fit the bill, though.

14 days and counting! Trent.
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Re: Appropriate Bathing Suit Attire
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Mort (---.tampabay.res.rr.com)
Date:   05-23-08 16:13

I have to agree with Trent.

But I'd like to say for the record that the CMA does NOT discriminate in any way, shape or form.

Well... actually we DO discriminate in shape and form, now that I think about it.

But we care not at bit about religious beliefs, about race, about marital status or orientation. All we ask is that thongs are worn only by attractive women. Is that so wrong?
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Re: Appropriate Bathing Suit Attire
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Michael (---.nyc.res.rr.com)
Date:   05-24-08 11:03

Doug, I am afraid you might lose that case of cerveza dominicana .. I have some friends in GA and am not going to get in on the action, but it sure is tempting ;)

Enjoy Culebra!

Michael
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Re: Appropriate Bathing Suit Attire
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: upflore1 (---.consolidated.net)
Date:   05-26-08 01:25

Doug, just face it, Obama is unelectable!

Sorry, I don't bet with shady people that I don't know.
Like Michael said, it is tempting.

Enough politics, now back to discussing paradise! :)
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Re: Appropriate Bathing Suit Attire
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Mort (---.tampabay.res.rr.com)
Date:   05-26-08 09:07

I agree with keeping U.S. politics out of the forum, especially the thong threads! It's reducing the sublime to the ridiculous! (And we know which is which!!!)
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Re: Appropriate Bathing Suit Attire
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Doug (---.dsl.stlsmo.swbell.net)
Date:   05-26-08 12:37

Not fair, upflorel. You make an unsupported assertion, call me shady, toss another political bomb, and lay claim to last word. It wasn't me who started this karma-busting claptrap. Apologize to MJ and I'll return to Praising Paradise™.
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Re: Appropriate Bathing Suit Attire
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: MJ (---.coqui.net)
Date:   05-27-08 11:48

Doug...you are a sweetie! But no apology necessary...I don't take this all that seriously except with people I actually know personally...well or issues that are truly serious ;)

However...I think you do deserve an apology. The only shade I've ever seen from you is when you are standing under the umbrella at the cart!
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Re: Appropriate Bathing Suit Attire
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Doug (---.dsl.stlsmo.swbell.net)
Date:   05-27-08 14:26

Heck, I'm fine. And I think our new correspondent, upflorel, will go forth and praise paradise in a non-partisan fashion, as well, RIGHT dude? ;-)
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Re: Appropriate Bathing Suit Attire
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Gavin (---.midsouth.biz.rr.com)
Date:   05-27-08 15:19

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Re: Appropriate Bathing Suit Attire
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: MJ (---.coqui.net)
Date:   05-27-08 15:38

Ok, what I want to know is...did Gavin write this rude, racist entry to make inflorel appear to be a mere cheeky type? Because if so, it worked!

So we now have a new winner of Lowest Poster on the Forum Pole! You may pick up your prize, a three month stint of working with Save the Children in your choice of Burma or China. Your first stop will be a local "'Sorry - but it's the truth' Means You're Not Really Sorry" seminar where you will be trained how to play well with others.
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Re: Appropriate Bathing Suit Attire
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: MJ (---.coqui.net)
Date:   05-27-08 15:50

oops...upflore1, not inflorel...though I sorta like inflorel better :)
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Re: Appropriate Bathing Suit Attire
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Doug (---.dsl.stlsmo.swbell.net)
Date:   05-27-08 16:03

Nice trip report also.
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