Dear Cr-Abby from Eve in Upstate New York

Dear Crabby,

My husband "Adam" and I bought a lovely, secluded home in the country. We have no children, and our nearest neighbor is a hlaf-mile away. Now it seems like my husband plans to spend the rest of his life in the nude. He loves it and often tells me how relaxing it feels. I must admit his temperament has improved.

Please don't get me wrong--I'm not a prude. But Adam goes for days on end without wearing a stitch unless we're going out of someone is coming over. He works in the yard, cuts the grass, hikes in our woods naked--and has a head-to-toe golden tan.

I don't mind seeing my husband in the buff. He's clean and well groomed and nerly as trim as when we first married. (We both are) My problem is, Adam is ocnstantly after me ot join him. I admire his nerve, but I just can't bring myself to go outdoors with nothing on, despite the privacy. My biggest hang up is fear of getting caught.

Last month, Adam was mowing hte lawn adn didn't hear the UPS truck down our long driveway. Caught red-handed, he nonchalantly signed for the package, wished the driver a good day and went back to work. The driver winked and gave me a thumbs-uyp as he drove away.

Should I give in to Adam's request and give his nude lifefstyle a try? I know it would mean a lot to him. I told him I'd follow your advice.--EVE in Upstate New York

Dear Apple a Day near Albany,

Are you kidding me...Adam and Eve with nudity issues? Consult the good book and you will recall that it was YOU and that darn Snake w/the Apple that caused you to be ashamed of nudity in the first place. One bite and you were grasping for the nearest Fig Leaf.

You are in a long marriage, your husband has seen you in the bathroom, nude from all angles, and in various states of half dress. You should be happy that his interest hasn't waned as gravitational forces have taken their toll.

If he is outside tending to the "honey-do's" list; working the soil, mowing the lawn and making landscaping improvements to Eden, the least you can do is give him a little flash from time to time.

Throw the man a bone(r)!!!

Cr-Abby