“ Hello, Just looking for a way to meet new people. ”

“ Hi! I'm still fairly new to Calgary and would like to meet more people with similar interests. ”

“ I am planning some overnight hikes in Kananaskis. I'm focusing on ultra-light, with easy objectives. ”

“ A friend in England just told me about 'bookcrossings'...I love books and the idea of sharing them, seeing where they travel...great! ”

“ I have just begun to read the books, but find them profoundly interesting. ”

“ hello everyone! My name is Ellen and I have been a BC'r for almost a year now. I have 5 books currently registered and waiting to be left in the wild. It would be a good experience to meet my fellow book crossers...now that I know you are there ”

“ We came from Germany just about 1.3 years ago. I would like to meet your group to hear different opinions about books and literature. My English isn't so reach that I can discuss a lot, but I can aleady understand your discussion. ”

“ I have always been into reading. I never go anywhere without a book. I enjoy meeting other people who are interested in reading and maybe trading books. I also enjoy watching a book I wild released get picked up. ”

“ I spend my days in the oil and gas industry but my most fun role is teaching my 6 year old granddaughter to love reading. I released a book in Beijing in October and hope to send off one in Paris in the spring- I love to travel. ”

“ I am a amateur in the poetry fields, but I enjoy the reading and reciting of poems. ”

“ Hi Raw foodies, I am a writer with the Herald's features section looking into a story on the raw food movement here in the city. I would love to hear from you. e-mail me at rsummerfield@theherald.canwest.com or 235-7417 thanks, robin ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to live more and more ecologically, with a lighter footprint on the earth. ”

“ Hey there...I'm new to all this and haven't been to a meeting yet, but it sounds pretty neat. ”

“ Love to read. Looking for a bookclub. Actually found a book in the wild!! Very exciting. ”

“ Save endangered rangers mangers (animals too) ”

“ not much to say...talk later ”

“ my husband and i will be there ”