“ I'm interested in living in community, growing much of our food like, in urban areas converting blight into light, conserving the countryside for watershed and wilderness with the help of reverse pioneers and homesteaders. ”

“ Heyyy I'm interested in environmentalism, equality, feminism, anarchy, peace, veganism, animal rights, and other such awesomeness. ”

“ Hello ”

“ Hello, I would like to meet new people and also find someone to walk with, everyone at my job is so lazy and no one wants to walk, it's driving me crazy. ”

“ Hi all, I like meeting others interested in living creatively and searching for "diamonds in the rough". Plus, beer and appetizers sound pretty d*mn good to me... ”

“ I'd like to meet others with energy for sustainability and community and living with heart ”

“ I am what we referred to in my "hippy days" as a tree hunger; environmentally conscious and don't believe in being wasteful! ”

“ I am an educator, and have worked for Head Start and Early Head Start as a teacher and coordinator. I am interested in helping local Head Start programs in any way I can. ”

“ New in town and lookng to make some new friends and explore the area. ”

“ Hello All I am looking to meet other likeminded people. If you are still interested in this group e-mail me @ ChuckAwolf@yahoo.com I have had 1 person e-mail me if I get 2 or 3 more I will start the group. ”

“ Who is down for getting a freeganism / dumpster diving group going right away? ”

“ I'm an architect, working as a green building consultant. I am looking to be a part of organizations/ groups committed to sustainability to help raise public awareness about the things I know and to learn about those i don't. ”

“ I would like to meet people with similiar interests, namely saving money. From Ashburn to Alexandria would be ideal. ”

“ I am interested in Natural Building as an ardent supporter of green building. I would like to share my experiences and learn from others. ”

“ I am just learning about the freegan lifestyle and have some great places to check out! ”

“ Hi, I, (as I'm sure most of us are) am living on a low budget in a high budget area. Interested in info on dumster diving, flea markets, garage sales, thrift stores, community salvage, and bargain hunting. ”

“ I just Love Free! It rhymes with Cree! ”

“ Hello everyone, after watching today's Oprah, I have come to realize how much people and businesses are becoming very wastiful. It saddens me how our country wastes so much food everyday. ”

“ I am very interested in saving money. ”

“ to meet new people and new music. ”

“ I'm looking for freegans to interview for a writing project that I'm doing. I need to talk to someone soon!!! ”

“ Got 2 11 month olds, one 8 week old and am getting ready to adopt a 1 year old tomorrow. You would think Ild be a pro...but All I do is spoil them and now I have no idea what to do with minimal 2 65 pound lap dogs that wont share the bed lol ”

“ I live in the city and would love to participate in manning a vegetable or flower garden. Though I lack gardening experience, I'd like to learn nurture nature and meet people who are have a similar interest :) ”

“ New Scorpion Gold Stinger detector for Christmas gift. Love rock hounding, fossils and hiking ”

“ Hi Everyone, I am fashionista thats loves the industry and loves being among like-minded individuals. ”

“ I love a great bargin! ”

“ My ideal meetup would be free, give people a chance to explore DC, and give participants plenty of time for discussion. Museums anyone? ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I love to find odd things and because I love a good bargain. ”

“ Waste not want not. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am frugal. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because , there is nothing like a great bargin & I like to share with appreciative consumers like myself! ”

“ I want to have a place for fellow republicans can get together and talk. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because architecture and design are topics about which I am passionate. I hope to meet others who want to share ideas and experience new aspects of the profession. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to learn more about different things we all collect.And meeting others ,who can share thier excietment in thier findings. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because keeping up with new designers and new ways of working ”

“ I want these local Meetups because it sounds like a cool thing to learn to do. We must become self-sufficient. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I too am a stay at home working mom. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I just bought a house and need to be creative to upgrade it and decorate. I've been thrifting for clothes for years so I know the bargains are out there. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i think is a big deal ”

“ I want these local Meetups because it's important for members of the community to step forward together to contribute to the greater good of everyone who resides in the area. Also, to find reliable ridesharing. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because theres just too much good stuff. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I've been a thrifter/fleamarketer from WAY back! As a single person I find especially in this high priced area, thrift shopping is the only way to go for apparel and house goods! ”

“ I want local Community Gardens Meetups because we have one, Downtown Greens. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i love to hunt for bargins and have an addiction to junk. finding freind with the sam interest would be great. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'm new to the industry. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I really enjoy the thrill of finding bargains! ”

“ Hello I have been enjoyed perfectly good clean recycled clothes and repaired furniture for years. I think the DC area wastes a lot of perfectly good stuff. If I don't use it I donate it to a family or group who can use it. ”

“ I love vintages ”

“ I want these local Meetups because humanity must create socities which live with nature in balance, harmonious, and nonwasteful enterprise. ”

“ I want local Clothing Swap Meetups because I like new clothes but not encouraging bad labor standards. ”

“ I want local Freecycle Meetups because I think it is a wonderful concept! What a great way to recycle items that would otherwise go unused or discarded. ”

“ I want local Freecycle Meetups because i like the whole idea of recycling used items rather than taking up so much landfill space~ 1 man's trash is another man's treasure. =D ”

“ Graduated last year from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago with a concentration in Archtecture / Design. Am looking for tips on conceptual architectural jobs in the area (yeah right, I know), and getting to know the arch community of DC ;) ”