“ Interested in vintage office supplies, sustainability, mini-homes, feminist theology, biracial/multiracial identity, mothering teens/tweens, thrift shops, garage sales, dumpster diving, recycle/re-use/re-purpose, crafting, & intelligent television! ”

“ Simplify, simplify, simplify! I love it. ”

“ I'm Scott and I just moved over here from Spokane. I am currently unfamiliar with the area so any help would be greatly appreciated. ”

“ I want local Thrift Shoppers Meetups because I might be missing something. ”

“ Aloha! Our family recently moved here from Hawaii (via 4 years in South Dakota). I have been green since the Reagan-era (yikes!). We are into thrift and a sustainable lifestyle. We would really like to learn about the area and meet new people. ”

“ I think there is alot of waste and I want to help redeem that...AND I quit my job yesterday... ”

“ Want to help son with new business 1-page web site. ”

“ i'm an old san francisco hippie, lived in the haight in the late '60s, fed people in the park with the diggers, danced at monterey pop and worked at altamont. want to hook up with other like-minded peeps. ”

“ I love great deals and look forward to being a bit more in the know as to where things are happening. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I like to see aspects of living local economies at work! ”

“ Recently came home to Seattle and want to meet new friends for walkin' talkin' seein' enjoyin' laughin' and makin' memories ”

“ New to the area. I've lived overseas for the past 15 years and have a lot of interesting experiences to share. I'd like to make some new friends. ”

“ I am a 42-year old married Mom living and working in Issaquah (at PCC). Since I was a teenager, I have always had a keen interest in skin care and have tried literally dozens of products, even making my own. ”

“ I love a good deal, and what can be better than free. Keeping something out of the landfills gives me a high. I'm looking forward to saving useful things from the trash. ”

“ Hello my name is Heather and I saw the report on Oprah about freegan and thought it would be nice to meet others who want to try it out to. ”

“ I saw Oprah today with Lisa Ling's interview on Freegans. What a great group! ”

“ I love geology and looking at rocks. Yeay to rock nerds! ”

“ I am 48 and a single mom of a five year old. I am looking for folks who would like to get together and do fun things with or without the kids. I am employed full time, but available in the evenings and weekends. ”

“ i love gem shows!! ”

“ I have been looking for something like this. I want a way to go against the corporate nonsense without being thrown in jail. (or at least being thrown into jail before I 'm ready) ”

“ Hello to everyone! My husband and I moved to Tacoma last July from Riverside, CA. Was a freecycle member there and would like to make some new friends. My picture includes my grandson, Brenden. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I would like to meet others who share this curse/gift. ”

“ I love to get out and explore, whether it's bargain hunting, geocaching, walking, crafting or just plain play with the kids in the park. ”

“ As a consultant with an incredible company whos products are truly aloe vera based I would love to meet others in the idustry. It would be great to learn new techniques in the makeup and skincare field. ”

“ Hi everyone. I'm Shelly and live in Kirkland and work in insurance. I joined a few meet ups in hopes of making some new friends and enjoying activities with other like minded people. ”

“ Hello. I am new to Tacoma and very much miss attending yoga classes. It is hard to meet new people here, and I have found it to be even harder to find a great yoga studio. ”

“ DIY fashion is the way to go . ”

“ Whatsup I'm a high school student lookin for some chill people to go dumpstering with who know the city better than i do.. ”

“ I love deals and neat finds! ”

“ i like ALL people and think we are all too separated. i want this local meetup to meet others from different cultures ”

“ I want these local Meetups because My self My husband and our grandson are avid campers and we are just looking for a few extra people to go with us. make it more fun ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am desperate to find a fun way to recycle the boxes full of clothes that I own. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am starting a vintage store business. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want these local Meetups ”

“ Reduce, reuse, recycle....and free stuff! ”

“ Hello! I would like to learn Italian and have others to practice with! ”

“ My name is Teresa. I'm 42 and have no idea how to quilt but I have a stash and even a couple of quilts to make. I need help! ”

“ To channel the few good memories I have of middle-school gym class. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I believe in living a life that takes up as little resources as possible. And I really like free stuff. ”

“ I am a crap hound and I love pawing through vintage junk. ”

“ I love doing and creating and i don't need to buy in order to. ”

“ Just looking to live cheaper and more resourceful. ”

“ We have a Working Womens MeetUp in Snohomish County.... On the 1st Wednesday of the Month. If you are interested click on that group. thanks ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'm a fan of reusing things in a new way, I guess you could call it "Trash Hacking". ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I sell on eBy and would like to meet more people that would like to network and meet to improve their eBay business! ”

“ I want local Dumpster Diving Meetups because its something that i have been doing with a passion for 25 years and I could share my experience with others and maybe trade goods with other dumpster divers,and I will tell more at the meetup. ”

“ I want local eBay Seller Meetups because we can help each other. I am willing to meet up with someone serious about this business please. ”

“ I want local Dumpster Diving Meetups because it sounds interesting. ”

“ hello, i am looking for a fabulous flea market in the seattle area. i just bought a house and am in need of a place to find antiques. i would love to hear some suggestions from someone. ”