“ Hi, I'd love to meet hikers who bring their dogs too ”

“ Italian for Beginners Danté Discussion Group ”

“ My name is Mark DML from Queens NY just recently become single after a long 6 years in a relationship. Looking for good people, good hang out buddies, dive buddies to start friendship with. Feel free to e mail me. www.myspace.com/markdml Thanks ”

“ A singles group for 45 and older ”

“ Hi, Looking forward to meeting new friends and exchanging thoughts and ideas. ”

“ Meetup with people over 50 years old. ”

“ looking to get out meet some new people & have some fun ”

“ Hi...my name is Lee and I live in Monmouth county with my maltese Bacci and my cockatiel Valentino. Looking forward to making new friends in the area with similar interests. ”

“ lets writers and artists get together to create comics. ”

“ I want to be part of this meetup group because I am a lover of animals ”

“ Hi, my name is Neree. I'm a single parent of 1 child. I've heard about Parents without Partners from a co-worker. I've always tried to join a group but have be unsuccessful. I couldn't find one in my area. Hope to meet some new friends :-). ”

“ I want these meetups because they're fun! ”

“ I love the outdoors and think it would be nice to get away from the city for a weekend and meet people who like to do the same. I love to hike, and take photos as well and am looking forward to exploring both those hobbies while camping. ”

“ Even though I've been very social and outgoing in a professional sense, I've found that I tend to get very shy and introverted in personal and intimate situations. Help! ”

“ Hi My name is Paula & I'm the organizer for the Westchester Novice Hikers Meetup Group. We are new or fairly new to hiking, but not necessarily new to exercise. To learn more,please visit http://hiking.meetup.com/64/about/ Hope to Cya soon!~paula ”

“ I want these local Meetups because Meetup is the best. ”

“ women bookclub ”

“ hi im a single gal who loves to travel and want to meet like minded folks! and i love to meet new people and socialize and make friends! ”

“ I love to join this group ”

“ A quiet gathering of people who share the same love of reading, to gain a diverse appreication of authors and story line. ”

“ My husband and I moved here a few months ago from New York for his job (playing with Macabbi Tel Aviv). I have some family here but it's a big transition and I don't speak Hebrew yet. Would love to explore the city and meet new people! ”

“ Hey! I am new to New York, and haven't run since moving here. I am looking for a buddy who can meet up late mornings or weekends to run, preferably in Central Park! I look forward to being part of this group :) ”

“ 35 ”

“ finding new restaurants...going on day trips to new york and the theatre ”

“ I want these local Meetups because my dogs enjoy socializing with other dogs. I am also interested in Canine Health, Nutrition, Obedience Training and Animal Welfare. I am a retired AHT and business professional. ”

“ summer is here and i need to get lean and mean! ok not mean but it rhymed with lean so sowwy! ”

“ me Alp.. interested in hiking, tennis, finance, business, stocks, computer.. working in finance/computer.. own shares of business..join and volunteer community activities..would like to meet new people make friends share and have great times? ”

“ Hi, I just thought it would be fun to experience different stuff and expand my social network. You can check this link out to find out more about me http://www.myspace.com/wildcheryls ”

“ I LOVE this game! let's play! ”

“ Hi..Have lived in the Hills for almost 8 years and would love to connect with other active adults for dinners, movies and anything active outside! Love biking, hiking, walking, running, yoga. Also huge Scrabble fan...no one to play with out here in ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I would like to make some friends. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'm just moving to the NYC area again after many years of having been away. ”

“ I think Meetup's a fantastic channel for connecting with kindred spirits of all ages and backgrounds. It's provided me with valuable opportunities to explore existing interests and develop new ones. ”

“ hI. I'm Steve. I really need to meet people. I'm tired of being alone. ”

“ I am newly single and looking to make new friends and memories and keep busy ”

“ Hey, I am looking to meet new people and expand my friends circle. I am 33 years old, working for a financial company. ”

“ I'm young in body, mature for my age, and looking to experience life to the fullest everyday. ”

“ Bonjour. I am a bilingual French consultant and I look forward to meeting all of you. Claire ”

“ I want local Renaissance Faire Meetups because I love to play dress up. ”

“ Coming soon: A really engaging and captivating essay about myself. Alas, I haven't written it yet, but I promise I will, and it will be PG (pretty good). ”

“ Everyone should watch Spain play Germany this Sunday for the soccer final. ¡Viva España! ”

“ I want to develop new long-lasting friendships and network with everyone. Peace... ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am new to Staten Island and would like to develop a social circle ”

“ Greetings! I enjoy getting out, trying different venues, and ultimately, meeting new folks. Meetup has been a great way to do this in other cities/states I have lived in. Looking for the same in this area when I move mid-June 2008. ”

“ i love dm! been listening since i was 16. let's meet up soon ”