“ because I'm young and fun and so is our planet. Looking to meet more people in my area who think along the same lines ”

“ I would like to see a meet up about nature hikes. ”

“ It would be great to meet other people who enjoy science, art, the outdoors, or any combination thereof. ”

“ Hi, I'm hoping to find people who are looking to have some fun metal detecting. I want a local meet up so I have someone to share the fun with. ”

“ HEY! It is obvious that we need a paradigm change in our consumption habits. I want to be the change I wish to see -Gandhi. I would love to meet others like myself and plan eco-activities. PLEASE SAY "YEA" IF YOU ARE WILLING TO SHARE meetup COSTS. ”

“ I am interested in learning to build am radios and transmitters. ”

“ I love to buy different and usual things. ”

“ Hello, i have about 20 monitors and pc's. Please contact me if you are interested in them. They are FREE!!! ”

“ Hello All! I am interested in learning about survivalism as it exists today. My father was a survivalist during the cold war but I am eager to learn about what others are doing to prepare for the future, now. ”

“ I am Kristen, 28, Married to Kenny and mom to Adeline is 5 (6/13/01) and beatrix is almost a year old (8/18/05). Looking for moms to go to shows with our just hangout and barbeque in flipflops. ”

“ All-purpose reason why I want to find folks who have the same issues/interests I do: it just ain't as fun by myself, y'know? ”

“ Helo: Im Sandy from woodbury-more of a shopper at Thrift stores where I make out likea bandit with some incredible buys BUT it would be fun to be part of this group and to also ,learn ore abotu Bridgeport. Not yet verzied in my putting photos ”

“ Hi MY name is Diedre and I'm a Interior Decorating Consultant with Home Interiors.I'm looking for other creative people to network with...= ) ”

“ I would like to meet woman for coffee, chatting shopping etc. (husband and would like to meet couples go to the movies, dine, etc. ”

“ hi, my name is Diane, I am retired and spend most of my time gardening and landscaping in my own yard. I would love to meet and exchange ideas and plants. I also do some bird watching, mostly just at my feeders and would really enjoy learning more. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am interested in community based enviromental activism. ”

“ Hi I Shoot with a Nikon D200. I love digital media as well as 35 mm. I look foward to meeting other people interested in photography. ”

“ I love fashion and meeting people. ”

“ My main interest it to create local organic food. It is always the best food for the body and at the same time you cut a lot of carbon emission by not using transportation. I am growing few veg. in my greenhouse where I live in midtown west. ”

“ Hi, my name is Victor Dunning and I am a Certified Pesticide Technician that works for a company by the name of Thorough Pest Control. I would love to network and meet other business people in the area. If you have Pest, Victor will put them to res ”

“ the surprise factor in not remotely knowing what will be found for sale,up and until a few minutes before, rather thsn by knowing the stock of a store long beforehand ”

“ I am a beginning Bonsai enthusiast and would like to be a member of Bonsai lovers. ”

“ I love these meetups to connect with others on many things, whether it's a health meetup, or social meetup, I have many interests I would like to connect with others who share the same. ”

“ A Straw-bale house is my future dream home. I would love to hear about what others are doing to incorporate green building into their everyday lives/housing. ”

“ i have a strong interest in community development in an eco - friendly sustainable way. ”

“ hi i wanna stop spending useless amounts of time and energy into material things and concentrate on life and what it has to offer ”

“ I would like to do my part in saving the environment. I also dont like to throw away things that others can use. Lastly, I want to be with wise people who are concerned about what is going on around them, ”

“ more later...social worker who finds stuff for families in need, and sometimes for me. Live on Long Island (Nassau County) and work in Queens. ”

“ I'd like to learn how to make the best of my money. ”

“ Hi, my name is Karen and I haunt the local Salvation Army in my neighborhood. I also go to lots of garage sales and would love to meet like minded folks. ”

“ Trying to make ends meet in Monroe area. Interested include finding ways to compost / recycle leave / grass and landscaping on a budget. Joe ”

“ Hey there, us New Yorkers need a break from all the prices going up, if any one can help me good deals out there please holla! ”

“ Hello! My name is Barbara and I am interested in metting women in Rockland County NY who are intersted in trying Bob Green's Best Life Diet from the Oprah show. I also like to thrift store shop for the kids. http://thebestlife.com/ ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i believe in keeping useable stuff around, and I like stuff. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because theysave the planet and save me bucks! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because saving money is awesome. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am looking for some specific things. ”

“ Hi everyone, I'm a single mom and have a lot of time on the weekends alone. I want to meet people and have some fun! Looking forward to the next event. ”

“ I love the thrifty life. Nothing is truly great until it has been worn in and breathed for a few years. Cycling trash-to-treasure with others really spreads the joy. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because of the price of gas ”

“ I love garage sales so I have purchased so much that I now want to sell because I have too many things/clutter. I don't know what anything is worth but mostly antiques. I'd love someone to walk thru my house and tell me. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I have recently moved to a bigger place and had to get rid of a lot of broken, soiled furniture. The Meetups are the best thing since sliced bread. ”

“ because there has to be an answer other than, "if you don't like it, leave." ”

“ I love the thrill of the hunt! ”

“ Hi all, I love boardgames especially scrabble! I love to me people and make new friends! I am 56 years old. I dont know what the ages are in this group! To me it doesn't matter. I never look at age. Only the person! Hope to meet you all soon Linda ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to recycle useable items. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I like giving & sharing...reuse reduce recycle! I'd like to meet like-minded people who believe in acting locally to save us globally. ”

“ I am interested in discussing sustainability for families in the New Haven area. How do families live simply and in their region? Share your ideas! ”

“ thrift, thrift, thrift the way to go ”

“ I'm new to diving and want to meet others who are involved with it. How did you get into dd? How do you like the lifestyle? ”

“ I want to join this group because helping people and society through architecture and design is something I find great interest in. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I have stuff to give away and am always happy to find things I need ”

“ There is nothing more powerful than a true community and I want to lend my voice to a concerned and passionate group looking to make a difference. This is a big city but EVERYONE can make a difference. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am an architectural student and I love how architecture is always a part of everyones life. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am constantly finding valuable and worthwhile items that I dont need- but I know somebody does! My friends and I always swap hand-me-downs and save alot of money. Our country consumes far too much-theres no need. ”

“ To collaborate with others on how to live a more simple, yet ultimately more satisfying life, is really calling me right now. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I have 5 year plan to buy land in W Virginia for sustainable community, wish to network. ”

“ part of a new way of life. ”

“ I want local Clothing Swap Meetups because I don't have much money so I'm always on the lookout for a bargain, and who doesn't like new clothes! ”