“ I'm not interested in the hunting aspect, more the historical angle. It also would be useful training for post-apocalyptic survival. ”

“ Hello, my name is Tory and I would like to join a book club, bookcrossing, christian club or a supportive walking club because I'm bit of a hermit. I want to meet other people and explore my community. cheers! ”

“ I love meeting new like-minded friends. ”

“ My wife and I are recently relocated to Bellingham. We are childfree, active readers, and love to socialize and dine out. We are studying cohousing, intentional community and culturally creative ways of living. ”

“ I have recently moved to Maple Ridge and would like to network with people in the area. ”

“ Interested in new adventures in dining, eating out, wine tasting and coffee shops. Would be nice to meet a man along the way for new adventures too. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I suspect I have ADHD. I think I've been with other ADHD people who don't know it, and can't/won't investigate the possibility. I'd like to spend time w people who have learned ways to live with it and accept it. ”

“ Newbie writer. Interested in any critique/ support writing groups in the Fraser Valley. ”

“ Love my Scully's and my Pan Handle Slims, and my Liberty's and Lucchese's and would love to meet other's who love to dress this way and possibly give tips where to find more western wear. ”

“ Hello! Am allcanadiangirl on lj, and I work weeknights so my membership is one of those junk ones that doesn't indicate attendance at all. Hurrah! ”

“ Any fans in Victoria wanna hook up? E-mail me at stevenmmyhre@yahoo.com. ”

“ Are you in the Lower Mainland and are a Sci/Fi and Fantasy fan? Check out Fancouver at http://scifi.meetup.com/278/ ”

“ Many democracy groups have changed from using Meetups to using dfa (www.democracyforamerica.org) because of the cost of meetups. check out dfa. ”

“ Just bumped into a book at the post office. Thought I would check it out. Where is the next meeting held? ”

“ My name is Beverly. Have lived in Bellingham for 3 years. Love it! Found my first book in the Post Office. Would enjoy joining this group when they next meet. Like History-Civil War; Biographies and most Fiction. ”

“ I am a retired teacher who loves to read fiction. ”

“ Hi Victoria bookcrossers! Thanks, Dawni, for inviting me to join... I look forward to popping in to a meeting one of these days. ”

“ Hey all....I just love the idea of bookcrossing!!! I want to set as many books as I can free. Some of my favorite authors are: Clive Barker, Neil Gaiman, Anne Rice, Terry Pratchett, Piers Anthony, and Robert Asprin. I'd love some new friends. ”

“ Thanks to Dawni for the email telling me about this group. I love books. Mostly escapism, Fantasy and romance stuff. I loved the Da Vinci Code though. mmm I hope I make it to the meeting:) ”

“ My name is Guinevere I left the organization about 2 years ago. I would love to meet other people who know what it is like to leave the Jehovah's Witnesses. I can be contacted at mybostonterrier@hotmail ”

“ Recently moved to Victoria, retired, avid reader, Canadiana, travel, mysteries. Di circulate my books mostly to family and friends, libraries. Look forward to a meetup! ”

“ hey hey! can someone let me know what's going on with this group??? anything i should know? ”

“ I am Mr. Vaughan Evans-aged 55. I have always lived in Vancouver I am active with www.freecycle.org I also like dancing, singing,hiking, and cross-county skiing. ”