McHenry Community Salvage Waiting List

“ I'd like to be a better conversationalist. ”

“ I'm into pretty much all sports. If I haven't played it, I'm willing to give it a shot. I'm also an IT professional and always looking for networking opportunities. ”

“ I would like to join a group where there are people with similiar interests and an automatic comfort in knowning your not the only one ”

“ Nobody. ”

“ I love counted cross stitch. sewing, just now learning to knit. Love fabric and all things related to country cottage designs. Movies, gardening, walking/hiking/books/reading/learning and more learning about life. Foreign countries, and people. ”

“ i am interested in groups that use direct action, extra political action et cetera. any groups focused on demonstrating or civil disobedience. ”

“ Hi there; I'm Frank and like playing Spades, Gin Rummy and poker and hope to meet some others with the same interests. ”

“ I would like to become more active with people who have some of the same interests and like to do interesting things. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I've had k2 for a long time, but only used them a few times. I can skate pretty well, but I need some practice on how to stop!!! HELP??? ”

“ I love engineering and designing new projects ”

“ I'm going to UIC in the fall, and I'm hoping to meet other dumpster divers so I won't be digging alone, lol. ”

“ Hello im mindy, my boyfriend and i have a tow truck company in beloit wi. ”

“ Hi. I'm trying to start an elementary school with a focus on sustainability. I also want to involve myself more in practicing sustainabilility. ”

“ Hey guys. I'm very interested in the ideas behind freeganism. Although I do not know a lot about it I have written a paper (in favor of freeganism) on the topic just out of pure interest. I'm soon to write another and would like to attend a meeting! ”

“ I'm a single mom, professional with a job in the 'burbs. University of Michigan Alum. What makes me happy is doing yoga, growing my own organic vegetables, kicking back with a glass of wine, sledding or giving myself a pedicure while watching Weeds. ”

“ hello ”

“ I would like to be more environmentally friendly as a consumer, not to mention the fact that I am low on funds!! ”

“ Hi my name is Gabriella and I live on a farm in SE WI and would like to work on and learn more about green building by doing and meet other people interested in the same. I am very interested in becoming a sustainable farm. Willing to help fund. ”

“ I am looking to learn about dumpster diving in my area of the south loop and an other kinds freecycling ”

“ Hi ”

“ Trying to consume less in a culture I've been brought up in that taught me to consume consume consume....argh ”

“ So many folks I talk to simply do not want to admit that "the time's they are achangin." Denial is rampant, mostly because daily life continues as it always had. I want to speak with others who want to create a better future and prepare for change. ”

“ Hi, I am a mother of seven and have been frugal most of my life. I am a full time student, love to cook and craft. It is always great to meet new people and network. ”

“ Just moved to Chicago. Would love to meet people with similar interests in dumpster diving, punk rock , and living beyond the system ”

“ This set of predictions from our Science Futristics meeting might interest you: http://www.explain.com/future.htm Best regards --Robb Murray ”

“ Hi, all! I wanna try my hand at online boutiqing and maximize my thrift store fetish, would love to learn more from the "pros". EBay is calling my name! ”

“ I'm always interested in getting a bargain and not tossing out things others may be able to use. I was always taught that "Someone's trash is another's treasure". Over the years, I've added to my own "collection" and need to share with others now. ”

“ Hey, I am a landscape architect working here in chicago, I always enjoy meeting new people and finding treasures that others dont appreciate. ”

“ picking should be kept secret, places that is ”

“ I want to network with others who love junk and love the thrill of hunting it! ”

“ My past negative experiences, to be sure, are mild compared to what many of you out there have been through. But I'd be glad to listen and support those of you out there who are struggling with shame or frustration over domestic abuse. ”

“ Well, I recently heard about freeganism and would like to meet others who are interested in learning more about the freegan lifestyle - and possibly giving it a shot! ”

“ I think dd is like a huge treasure hunt. It is just not the sort of thing others accept, so I need to find a group that does. I think it is great for everyone, my self , the environment, and others that can really use the donations. ”

“ all my schooling taught me was how to ignore truly usable knowledge... ”

“ I want these local Meetups because everyone could use something cheap, and or free no matter who you are its nice when you need a little help ”

“ So there's this abandoned house I know of... ”

“ I love junk! LOVE IT! And will look for it anywhere.