“ 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 want these local Meetups because I'm interested in meeting new people in my area who share the same interests as me. Our busy schedules with jobs and family obligations sometimes make it difficult to meet others with like interests here on LI. ”

“ 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 single mom of 2 kids. Love to try out new adventures, expand my horizons and meet new people. ”

“ 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! ”

“ Reading Murukami right now. Kafka on the Shore. Best book read last year was Cruddy, byt Lynda Barry (Erinie Pook's Comeek) ”

“ 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 was an English major in college but have gotten away from the classics. Now I read mostly smut & sci/fi fantasy. I love to read anything and now I have an excuse to do so! ”

“ 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. ”

“ As an avid booklover, I'd like to get together on occasion with people who are fighting this addiction to the printed page, like I am! ”

“ I want local Beadwork Meetups because I would like to meet other bead workers in a relaxed & fun group fun.East Meadow, NY area is best for me deliriousbeader@optonline.net; looks like enough people anyone want to share the organizing? email me ”

“ 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. ”

“ Hello! My name is Adele and am looking forward to participating in the group "reads." I am 47 years old, single mom, self-employed technology type with a hankerin' for good literature and interesting people. ”

“ Hi I am a working mother of 5 month old. I live in Eastchester and don't know any other moms in the area. ”

“ I want local Mac Meetups because I want to keep up-to-date on new stuff. ”

“ 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. ”

“ hello, i do not want to see bush elected. i would like to get involved but work on wednesday evenings so it is impossible for me to attend these meetups. i have excellent computer skills and hope i can lend my expertise in some way. ”

“ 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 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. ”