August 10, 2020
I hope you aren’t offended by my photo.
I spent the day, sunbathing in the nude for the first time in my life at the world-famous Wreck Beach in Vancouver, BC.
But I wasn’t alone – there were several hundred sun worshippers of all ages, scattered along the 7.8 km beach.
I’m going to download the photos and videos I took today.
But I need to spend some time with my dog Holly and then have something to eat.
I’ll probably write the rest of my story later tonight or early tomorrow morning.
August 11, 2020
Something happened that’s never happened before – I got more email comments about this story/blog before I even arrived at Wreck Beach!
It’s because I sent an email notification early yesterday morning to my friends.
I have 182 people from all over the world, on my distribution list.
Here’s an edited version of what I wrote to them:
Hi everyone!
Just a short note to say that my visit with the surgeon last Friday went okay, but the infection is still present, so he prescribed more antibiotics and he explained in detail why he wanted to wait on the surgery.He said that in addition to removing part of my jaw and replacing it with a bone from my leg, they would also be putting a tracheal tube in my throat. But this time, he elaborated on the procedure and said that the stay in hospital would be for weeks. So, I got the prescription filled and I’m happy that the rest of my summer will be free.Today, I’m going to be going to Wreck Beach with my buddy from the Tony ‘n Tina’s Wedding Show. We were both actors in that show, which ran every week for fourteen continuous years in Vancouver. I was with the show for the last eighteen months of its run.The day after the May 30, 2009 last show, I was rushed to the hospital with blood pouring out from the inside of my mouth. Two days later, I learned I had stage 3 thoat cancer and was given only a forty percent chance of surviving.Anyway, I’m kind of excited about going nude in public for the first time in my life. I’ll be writing about it later today – and will be including some photos.Who knows, maybe my next challenge will be to become a table dancer (Chippendale) at seniors’ residences in the Lower Mainland.Take care. Be well. Laugh often.Hugs,Danny
Ruth O. – Hi Danny, Glad to see you were going “nude” to Wreck Beach. I would love to visit there. A lot of people don’t understand the difference between nude and naked. Nude is when you want to be. Naked is when you’re caught. Enjoy the beach. ~ Ruth
Bill H. Hi Daniel, Good to hear of your planned trip to Wreck Beach. Our son goes there regularly. He has never shown us any pictures and that is just FINE! TMI! Our son will not be there today as he will be working. Some Fridays he will make it there when he finishes his work early. All the best on your medical problems. Good to have the summer to enjoy and then the corrective action when the rains return. ~ Bill
Larry & Cathy C-S.: Good morning, Not pleased to hear that surgery is in your future, but if that is what it takes to resolve the issue then it is a must, please keep us updated, secondly, the thought of you on Wreck Beach “nude” does nothing for Poopsie and myself. Good luck, Larry & Cathy
Cathy & Paul G.: Ha-ha! A Chippendale dancer at senior’s residences…that’s a good one! Have fun today… Cathy
Sue H.: Danny!!! How do you keep your sense of humor with everything? I’m in AWE! You have already endured so f***ing much. I hope that hanging out naked and enjoying the sun and that freedom today will fill you with the kind of joy that this life is intended to provide us. Afterall, you have certainly put up with the sadness. More than any man I know. And yet you still joke. You have beat cancer and you are a serious fighter! Again. I’m in AWE! Sue xoxoxoxo
Andy F.: Don’t let the address out LOL
Beth R.: Hi Danny, Thanks for the update. What an ordeal lies ahead for you….glad it is delayed for a bit. Not the nicest time to be in the hospital. Lolol….enjoy the nude beach….Chippendales in the seniors home! Love it. Take care Beth
Jane B.:Sending you Love and Hugs Dan ~ Jane
Cher L.: Sending hugs
Norm C.: Good for you going to a Nude beach. I hope you don’t have problems tripping over the uncaged monster. Sounds like your Dr knows what he is doing, the wait is almost as painful as the problem…. glad you are keeping us informed. Did the LaConner walk on Saturday. Nice cool day. Did breakfast this morning for our 57th Anniversary, even made Champagne and bought flowers. Look forward to seeing some of pictures. Have seen several Wreck Beach posters. Be sure to put on sunscreen. ~ Norm
Cathy T.: Hi Dan, I’m sorry to hear about the infection still lingering and the upcoming surgery. However, thank you for the laughter too. I hope you achieved your journey to Wreck beach today. Now, if you become a table dancer, please let me know which senior residence you’ll be at, because I don’t want to miss any of the action. Big hugs, Cathy. ️
Pamala C.: Wow, using a piece of your leg bone to repair your jaw? That’s rather amazing. Sucks about having to stay in the hospital for that long though. Seriously? You went nude or did you throw that in there to see if people read the entire email? LOL ~ Pamala
Dot D. – Happy for you, too, that you can enjoy the rest of the summer relatively pain-free! Table dancing?? This I gotta see! 😉 Take care!
Spanky – Danny, you would never catch me sunbathing in the nude in public!
Yes, Spanky, I know you wouldn’t ever expose yourself but this story is not about ER or any other kind of “shrinkage’ problem.
So, please go back to sleep.
“Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming “Wow! What a Ride!”
Today’s tune from Danny’s library (purchased):
Paradise – lyrics
For all the wounds that never heal
For all the times you were a rebel
For this one night
Let’s not ask the price
You have to pay
To stay in paradiseSo, throw another log on the fire
Your sympathy my desire
We’ll watch the sparks fly
High into the sky
We’ll see the lights of paradiseWe’ll watch the sparks fly
High into the sky
We’ll see the lights of paradiseI was born to wander
And every dollar I made I squandered
The greatest misery
Is knowing I’ll have to leave
Leave these lights of paradiseAh, sweet oblivion
To sing and dance with the innocent
When I’m on my deathbed
Taking my last breath
Will I have paid the price
To stay in paradiseWhen I’m on my deathbed
Taking my last breath
Will I have paid the price
To stay in paradise
Songwriters: Simon Webbe / Lee Ryan / Duncan James / Anthony Costa / Novel Jannusi / Geo Slam
Paradise lyrics © Polygram Music Sarl.
Looking like you were totally enjoying that!!!!!
Yes, Sue, the day was magical. I plan to go there again but this time, I know exactly which area of the beach I’ll stay at (Foreshore). Hope you’re feeling better, Sue. Hugs, Danny
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