“ 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. ”

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

“ I love to buy different and usual things. ”

“ 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. ”

“ 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. ”

“ 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. ”

“ Americans should come first for jobs and business. ”

“ 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. ”

“ Hello everyone! I recently started my own staging and interior redesign firm and am looking to network with people of similar interests. Visit our site, get acquainted and say hello! www.couturespaces.com ”

“ 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. ”

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

“ 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. ”

“ 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. ”

“ 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 waste us a disgrace ”

“ 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`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 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." ”

“ 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. ”

“ 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. ”

“ I want local Clothing Swap Meetups because i love clothes! ”

“ I take care of my grandmother while mild-moderate alzheimers who just moved in with me. I could really use some support! ”

“ i am tired of feeling like nothing more than a detached and isolated consumer, i am on a tight budget, i am ready to explore, and need to get out of a serious rut in a positive way ”

“ I want local Freecycle Meetups because it can help someone else who might need what im giving away. ”

“ I want local Architecture for Humanity Meetups because . i want them. ”