“ I want to be a part of these local meetups as a means for other artist to interact, support and share their works. To establish a network of exchanges, either materials, information, etc. Most importantly as a way to meet new exciting artsy folks. ”

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

“ I'm very interested in freedom of information and privacy issues, and the protection thereof. I freecycle like a madwoman, and love the vibe it gives me, both offering and receiving. Avid reader, writer, and wordmonger. ”

“ Hey everyone I just wanted to say Hello and give you a little info. about me weeeellllll I'm a housewife trying to start my own business we live very frugal I'm always looking for the best sale ever!!!! or free is for me..LOL I'm a big coupon person. ”

“ 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. ”

“ Hi Everyone: I am new to the area and am open for anything fun with nice people. ”

“ Facinated by simplicity and frugality! ”

“ I'm interested in metal detecting and love history ”

“ 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 run an architectural previz firm. I would love to get together and mingle with other architecture professionals. We produce renderings for architects, home builders, and commercial builders. We have done some renders for real estate professionals. ”

“ i have items to sell at flea markets ”

“ I want local Permaculture Meetups because utilizing permaculture methods will allow us to continue certain practices of the current societal model without the harmful effects of its unsustainable infrastructure. ”

“ I've been traveling around visiting intentional communties for a few years, and I'm now moving to one in Philadelphia. I dream of a world where we take back the streets to grow food, but for now i settle for dumpster diving. ”

“ Americans should come first for jobs and business. ”

“ woul like to join a group that represents a cause I believe. ”

“ I love dumpster diving more than anything in life. Anyone interested in dumpster diving is all right with me. ”

“ I am interested in trash especialy the old dumps in the woods were you can find old bottles and valueable scrap metal. Even though society throws somthing away it never gose far or disappers. It is always there, in your back yard. All our problem. ”

“ Hi everyone, I'd like to start this meetup because we've only been in the area for about 2 years and don't really know anyone and we have LOTS of boardgames and love to play!!! ”

“ writing a book on frugal living. have raised 4 children on very little money and would like to help others do the same ”

“ Greetings:) I am a multi-sensory, "eco-socio" artist & innovator interested in learning, sharing thoughts & perhaps collaborating on some creative projects. ”

“ 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. ”

“ My husband and I just moved here from chicago but I'm originally from indiana. I'm excited for the first meeting!!!!! I live in East Falls in Philly but teach in Media... ”

“ Hello! I'm an "at-home"mom that homeschools my autistic 12 year old and we need money for field trips! I'm always willing to listen to new ideas. I hate hearing you need money to make money! I need to hear: If it's free, it's for me. Lets talk! ”

“ I love community and I am a stay at home mom. I am looking for a community vegetable garden for the summer ”

“ I'm looking to start a new life and/or "career" if you will in permaculture. I'm interested in better ways of living in general. ...really excited about meeting up with like-minded folks! :) ”

“ 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. ”

“ i love cheap stuff i am a bargan hunter by heart ”

“ Hello everyone would like to chat with people who has a business in sales and also people with business in computers & ebay sales person we can share information on many kinds of business plans. Thank you ”

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

“ Interested in getting involved in some urban gardening and community revitalization and greening efforts here in Philly. ”

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

“ 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. ”

“ 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! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because money is tight and people are great! ”

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

“ I want these local Meetups because I love interacting with other people who love bargains like me. ”

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

“ 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 I love to shop and love a good bargain. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'm interested in knowing how I can help make a difference. ”

“ Everyone loves a bargin ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i think it's a great idea...i'm always trashing stuff that i'm sure someone else can use. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to work for the greater good of society. I would love to help people. ”

“ i love ebay thrift stores yard sales free stuff and fixing up my new old house with found stuff. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because waste us a disgrace ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i want to furnish my house inexpensively and i love retro stuff. ”

“ 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`d like to meet some vegan-ish +/or frugal-ish +/or ecologically/salvage-oriented +/or clutter-challenged people in the NYC metro area' ”

“ I want these local Meetups because Im a broke college student with 2 kids. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i ove free stuff ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I work with the Lehigh Valley Berks Air Quality Partnership and am interested in these issues. ”

“ 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. ”

“ am working on prototype for modular,energy efficient,low cost shelter would like to share design ideas ”

“ I'm a hopeless Europhile, studied abroad in Rome about three lifetimes ago, and am committed to relearning Italian at Penn next semester -- since I work at the Univ., it's free, and I'd be stupid and lazy not to do it!! That's my crazy introduction! ”

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

“ I want local Dumpster Diving Meetups because my husband does not want to go with me, (big chicken) and I like to get into diving a little more. ”

“ I want these local Meetups in order to meet those that have common ideas. And to find materials for my projects, to save money and to recycle that which I have that may be of use to another. ”

“ 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 am a theater artists, i just moved to philly and i need to find resources to create my sets. ”