“ anything that sounds interesting and fun ”

“ Hi all. I'm Rob, a manager at a major bookseller in the area. ”

“ Hi. My name is Ellen and I'm interested in local Meetups because I think it would give me a chance to meet new people who have the interests I do and have some fun. Those interests include working on different craft projects. Feel free to contact me. ”

“ Hi! I am a blogger, an amateur photographer, and a sometimes cook. I am married, the mother of 2, and a corporate training specialist. I have always been an avid reader. My favorite way to pass an afternoon is holed up with a book in my lap. ”

“ I am new to beading and would like to meet up to share ideas, learn from others and maybe swap beads. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am looking for some intellectual stimulation. ”

“ contact me (Phish32@aol.com) if you want to meet-up, i didn't want to pay to be an organizer :( but i would love to be a part of a meetup, people still show up at bay park in east rockaway the 1st sunday of every month at 10am ”

“ I'm a 31-year-old librarian and photographer and live in central CT with my husband and two furry children. I'm looking forward to meeting everyone! ”

“ I enjoy writing and photography and looking forward to getting together with other arty types! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I loved going to the NYC meetings! Now I need something a little closer. I love having the chance to exchange books in person! ”

“ Hi! I'm a grad student at the U and am just interested in reading some good books with some cool people. I read a ton for school and now want to join a group to get back into reading for fun. ”

“ Beginning Hiker/walker from Manchester. Lost 62 pounds since November, still more to go, adding more physical activity to my life. Looking for Hiking info, tips, good locations, companions, etc. ”

“ I love a good book. I think the idea of sending book out into the wilds and seeing where they end up is fantastic. I'm looking forward to doing that. ”

“ I'm a single mom, currently unemployed (as of 1.28.05), living off ebay, so am always on the lookout for unusual inventory and free packing materials. ”

“ I am a children's librarian in a local school. Love books of many kinds for my own reading. I write poetry too! ”

“ I write the Net humor ezine, The Long Island Sleuth. I create "Serious Humor" by tackling serious subjects in a humorous manner. I have written articles on health,consumer fraud, goverment,privacy,and security issues as well as my crazy family life. ”

“ I am new to this Bookcrossing Meetup Group. I am looking forward to hearing from other members and seeing what is of interest to you. Once I am a little more familiar then I will be more comfortable writing about myself. ”

“ I have a dollhouse and I'm working on a vacation travel/trailer. I could use some help on 'installing' a bathroom in my RV trailer. :) ”

“ Hi - I'm 28, F, Married and live in Bridgeport & work in Greenwich... I've been a member of bookcrossing for about 3 months. I'm looking forward to meeting everyone! :) ”

“ I am a second-year English teacher who just moved to Fairfield. I long for discussions resembling those I remember from university, and the feeling of being authentically stirred. ”

“ I really don't like to have my picture taken. I'm the mother of a 3 year old girl, 2 cats, a goldfish and a husband (yes I feel like his mother at times) I like to read a lot especially when the child wants to take over the television and watch vid ”

“ HI, I love to read and just joined Bookcrossing. Just wondering what was happening in the Bookcrossing Meetup Group. ”

“ Not quite sure how this works - but here goes... I need other email or area buddies who are Clay Aiken fans! None of my friends or husband understand - and I KNOW I'm not the only over 30, married, Clay Aiken fanatic out there. ”

“ Hi. I'm a novice knitter, but what I lack in dexterity I make up for in enthusiasm. ”

“ I love a variety of books, from poetry to science fiction, but about half of my 1000 or so books are non-fiction. ”

“ I'm an absolute lj addict and I'm looking to get out and meet more people in general, so I thought this would be a nice way to do both. ”