“ Because I'd like to meet new people ”

“ What can I say - I'm addicted to the outdoors! Can't wait to go exploring in the Bay Area! ”

“ Hi, looking forward to traveling. Roc ”

“ I want these local Meetups because they provide hope for a future. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because they interest me, and are close to home. ”

“ wanted to meet new people with the same interest ”

“ Any Blues/Good Music To Dance To or other Music Events, Please let me know. I know of many on the coastside, too! ”

“ I will be relocating to SF in July. Nervous about not having a circle of friends. Will be looking for activities AND a job. Good with sciences, computers, web design, teaching, people. Any leads or info on job search seminars etc. appreciated ”

“ I am an avid collector and have so many books sitting that need to be shared. ”

“ Hi, I am from the city of Kyoto one of the most beautiful city in Japan to Berkeley for free impression. I enjoy what each culture offers to see, hear, smell and eat. I like to explore, learn and enjoy the fun moment together with you. ”

“ Hello, I'd like to have more opportunities to sail the boat with more people. As a member of cal sailing club, I went out for sailing couple of times. Now I'm taking a class for basic keelboat sailing standard(thanks to my b/f). ”

“ for the love of good stories. ”

“ I am a Mandarin Chinese Tutor, I teach both kids and professional adults. I have 6 years experience. If you have any question about Chinese learning, I am happy to assist you, my e-mail address is grace2683@hotmail.com Learning Chinese is fun! ”

“ Hello, I think the meetups will contribute to our communities by sharing information and support. ”

“ Hi! Lake Merritt resident, lover of walkable neighborhoods, bike rides, great food, and footbag. Interested in urban planning, gardening, all things Green, and seeing BART run past 2am. Would love to meet more like-minded individuals nearby! ”

“ Just moved to Northern California about 8 mos. ago. I love travelling and would like to meet people with the same interests. ”

“ I am an artist/jeweler and am interested in meeting other creative people. I would love to meet once a month and exchange ideas, get feed back and visit studios or shows. ”

“ I absolutely love canasta and would love to joing a group! ”

“ Hello! ;-) ”

“ Hey, I am working on a great new social activity guide called diddit.com. It is a site where you can find fun stuff to do, brag about what you have done, and tell the world what you think is worth doing. We are looking for meetupers to check it out! ”

“ I live in Oakland and Berkeley area about 10 years. I like to try new restaurants. ”

“ I'm new to the area and looking to get involved with things in my community and meet cool people. ”

“ Looking to find or build the best way to make use of the explosion of social data. ”

“ Hi, I like meeting new friends. Looking forward to joining your events. Angie. ”

“ I recently moved to the South Bay from SF and am looking forward to meeting people in this area. ”

“ Hi, my name is Katie and I am moving to the area in June. I am married and am just looking for a nice crowd to hang out with. ”

“ I like strategy board games, and am always interested in learning to play new games. =) have fun! ”

“ "Hello, I am a divorced & FUN loving single dad. I have an awesome 6 year old boy and I am hoping to meet other fun single parents to enjoy fun activities together! " ”

“ Well ive being single now for 8 months and ive decided in my time of life that it would be a nice idea to meet someone on here since ive heard great things about this site. ”

“ Looking for like minded, higher conscious people in the area. ”

“ I just got back from 2 weeks at the Ann Wigmore Institute to learn about the Living Foods Lifestyle (aka Raw Food) and am looking for a network of folks in the Monterey Peninsula area to meet up with. ”

“ Hello, My name is Sylinda. My husband and I just moved to this area a month ago. I'm a cosmetologist of 17 years and I just sold my salon of 7 years to travel and support my husbands military career. So far, I love the area, but I miss my clients ”

“ Hello! I moved to moved to Monterey a few months ago from San Francisco. I love coffee (and cocktails) - what a fun group! ”

“ Hi - my name is Gloria and I enjoy meeting new people. What a great idea this group is - for women between 40-50. I'll look forward to socializing with some new women friends. I enjoy outdoor activities - hiking, biking, casual lunches, BBQs, festiva ”

“ I'm 23, I will be new to the Monterey Bay area and I love to meet new people. I can't wait to meet everyone! ”

“ My name is Sara. I'm 24, and have one 6mo. old DD with my fiance. We moved from Santa Cruz to Seaside in Oct. '07 so we could be closer to his business that he and my father in-law opened in July. I would like to make some friends for our DD & I. ”

“ Hi, I've lived on the Peninsula for over 40 years and love it here. I'm divorced with two grown children and interested in developing a broader social network. ”

“ I am from England and have dual British and American citizenship. I have, also, lived many years in Germany. I miss England and Europe very much, and I would like to meet people from England and Europe for socializing. ”

“ Hello, i am looking forward to meeting new people! ”

“ Hello! I grew up in this area then I went away for a while. Now I am back!!!! I live in Sand City and really love it here. I think a cocktail meetup would be great at one of our wonderful establishments. I am interested in going "outside the box". ”

“ Love to be outside! ”

“ It would be great. I'm new in the Monterey Peninsula and don't know anyone. I love the coastal outdoors and photography. I'm not experienced or anything, but love taking pictures and hope to take a photo class this next term. ”

“ Newly single have a lot of skills and would like to make some friends. ”

“ I am looking for activities to attend with fun, up-beat people who have similar interests and like to get out for a great time. ”

“ Would love to meet others close by that enjoy doing the same kinds of things... ”

“ I am an expert in social networking application and has launched facebook application which has more than 1 million users. I also develop AJAX web 2.0 websites like www.dealclan.com etc. ”