“ I truly enjoy being feminine. For me my femininity brings forth a sophisticated and at times almost a hypnotic subtle approach to life. In one way or another its part of my everyday living. ”

“ It seems like there's just too much stuff in the world, and that none of it is being reused. What a shame! ”

“ so two penguins are standing on an ice floe and one penguin says to the other, "you look like you're wearing a tuxedo." the other penguin turns to him and says, "what makes you think i'm not?" ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I may be able to meet new people, get ideas and help. ”

“ I'm new in the area and want to make some new friends! ”

“ We just moved to Portland a few months ago and we love it here! ”

“ I was living in Denmark for 9 months, I had the chance to do a lot of diving. I really want to know where to go in Portland, and meet others who enjoy the community aspect of working together. Exchanging ideas and what not. ”

“ To help form a local alliance. ”

“ Because I have a hard time meeting people and talking about the wellness company I joined. I need several people to help me spread the word. Plus I'm looking for friends. ”

“ I have a vision for a city in space that will require advanced archology systems and I am hoping to network with others who share this interest, as well as share any of my related hobbies and interests. ”

“ Hello. I am an apparel design student at the art institute of Portland. I want to work with natural fibers ”

“ Just watched Oprah and am inspired! I want to be a part of the solution. I want to help organize trash trips in Washington County and meet new people. Let's Dive!! Woo-hoo!! ”

“ Hi to everyone on the board. Spring will be here soon as winter was very cold this will be a welcome site. Im looking to meet new people hopefully make some new friends, there is more to life than work. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am new to the area and looking for a community of interesting people who re-use instead of waste. I also need the scoop on good dumpster diving spots. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am interested in these markets ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am interested in selling. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I love the planet. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am thrifty ok Im poor. ”

“ i am a pirate at heart so i realy injoy new and out of the way places! ”

“ the meetup site charges too much money. it's the same people and idea through pdxswap.com. check them out there! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I like free stuff and want to share my things that need new homes with others... ”

“ I want these local Meetups because Iam interested in the idea of living well on as ittle money as possible. ”

“ I want local eBay Seller Meetups in order to gain support and learn more about selling on eBay. ”

“ I want local Ceramic Arts Meetups because I love making art and meeting people. ”

“ I want local Coupons Meetups because the local deals around town are sometimes really great. Several of us meet online for coupons and deals at hotcouponworld.com to chat about Oregon deals. ”

“ I'd love to meet fellow dumpster divers and get new tips about it. Most of my attempts have been miserable failures but some have yeilded very unexpected results :) ”

“ I want local Dumpster Diving Mee<snip>Because I'm a vulture that wants no part of the GNP, or consumer culture. Also, really like free furniture, food, and electronics. Hit me up! ”