Oakville Bookcrossing Waiting List

“ 59 years old today -- collect classic childrens' novels and classic "hard" SF, Jewish, and racing books. I'm American but have lived here 10 years. If it says "may be too intense for youngr viewers" I can't read it or watch it. Too much imagination ”

“ I love paper and must stay away from the Paper Place on Queen West because I will be homeless and impoverished if I go and spend money there. ”

“ Interested in getting together with people who enjoy films. I'm a big fan of foreign films but will watch just about anything. Recently I saw 'Perfume'...the book is better; the voice-over narrative kind of spoiled it for me. ”

“ I've been a bookcrosser for 5 years now and have met some wonderful people. Outside of bookcrossing, I work in the security industry, am married with two growing boys - I like to read, walk, do aquafit....read....read....that's about it, really :) ”

“ I want to hear about others are also applying The Secret to their lives:) ”

“ I want local Chess Meetups to meet other chess players. ”

“ Looking forward to meeting new people with interesting things to say! ”

“ Kris & Katharine are new to Toronto and look forward to new friends. Kris is an actor and Katharine a graphic designer. We live in Bloor West Village. ”

“ Just want to meet people who if not interested in everything i do, but at least would like to share a cup of coffee!! ”

“ Hey I am a young urban fella that enjoys going out as much as possible to enjoy good food and good chats. ”

“ What an interesting idea! I'd never heard of book crossing before.... ”

“ I am a divorced woman looking to broaden my social network while belonging to groups that share same passions and ideas. I would like to see more events planned in the Greater Toronto Area. ”

“ Hi Everybody, Reading is one of my most cherished leisure activities. I hope to meet different intelectual friends who share similar intersts with me. My name is Jack. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because it's great to have people to talk to about something we share or enjoy in common, like books or movies or issues. ”

“ Hi, I'm a film noir fan , love Hitchcock, and foreign films too! Looking forward to meeting others who share my interest! ”

“ Hi there! I'm new, and just looking to see if there are any meetings in the Whitby or Durham area that may interest me! I have lots of interests. ”

“ Books are my passion. I read too much :( I also just started the Toronto Bookcrossing group. I love the project! http://bookcrossing.meetup.com/805/?gj=sj6. It takes book swaping to another level: actively making your books travel! ”

“ Semi-cool, lover of anything art & culture, able to leap small puddles and chair dance for hours. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I think bookcrossing is a great way to re-use books, rather than buying new ones that will only be read by one person. ”

“ Hello, I'm Serenityblue (Margaret). Does everyone know about the www. bookcrossing.com convention to be held in Toronto April 21-23? e-mail me for details at mjackson515@rogers.com for more info ”

“ Well, hoping to attend one of the next few meet-up's...until then, I am trying to catch-up on the books I would like to have read in the summer. Ciao! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'm hella bored. ”

“ Hi..I just found this by accident and looks interesting. I like UNIX/Linux in general and have my own network of servers all around the world. ”

“ A few of the things I enjoy: books, film, theatre, soaring, scuba, golf, tennis, chess, bridge, puzzles, wandering, friends A few of the things I do: patent and trademark attorney, aerospace engineer, renovator ”

“ Model ”

“ Hey, my name's Kate and I've been eating healthy and exercising for about twelve weeks (not sure). I've lost about thirty pounds and I like hiking/walking, swimming and dancing. I'm not really sure about things with weights and could use some help. ”

“ Young lawyer, 30, looking to meet new people...esp. gal pals for going out and stuff.. ”

“ Hi Everyone I would like to join and meet interesting people ”

“ Hi y'all. I'm actually not Chinese, and probably won't get around to learning Cantonese much. But I like Chinese music, and Chinese movies, and Chinese food, and maybe you guys can keep me updated on what's good out there. ”

“ I want local Microsoft Windows Meetups because I am a MS win lover. ”

“ Hi, my name is Madeleine. I am a true blue urban gal. Family from TO. Live downtown (or mid-town, if you're over 60) Enjoy reading, tennis, skiing, hiking, music. Read a lot of books, and have a secret habit of researching history of rock and ”

“ I want local Bookcrossing Meetups because I love to exchange ideas with other people who love books ”

“ Hello, I'm Moira, I'm a science editor and I live in Waterloo now, but before 2002 I lived in the UK. I love books, and reading, and I'm hoping to meet lots of nice people through Bookcrossing meet-ups. ”

“ I'd love to meet other book lovers. note Aug 24/04: I just volunteered to be official Organiser of the local group, in order that we can continue to meet according to the new Meet-up system. ”

“ Hi, I'm Gillian. I love reading, especially books that give a window into other cultures, time periods. Meeting new people and discussing things is also great. ”