“ i LOVE crafts and random repurposing projects. One of my favorite websites is about hacking ikea furnitire etc. into new and innovative things =) ”

“ I love Scrabble but can never find anyone to play with. Would love a meetup group of Scrabble junkies here in Westchester. ”

“ I am a new transplant from Jersey and am interested in meeting people and seeing the area some more. ”

“ I am very interested in Buddhism, Yoga and other Eastern practices. I have taken classes in each on and off for years and would love to discuss and share with others. ”

“ I am a high school science teacher in my 20s. I recently moved to southern Orange county and presently don't know anyone. I'm interested in hanging out, writing, museums, hiking, and playing board and card games. I'm also open to random other stuff ”

“ My name is Donna and I am looking to join a board game or card game group near Lyndhurst not in New York. Let me know if there are any. Thanks - Donna ”

“ I'd like to be able to communicate with my parents in their own language. ”

“ Hi! I am up and coming earring designer, single Stratford homeowner & would love to meet new people for networking, friendships, activities etc. Will help get meetups going! Welcome emails!!!! Looking forward to meeting you!!! ”

“ I'm an avid board and wargamer and I recently opened a gaming cafe in Mineola where I have plenty of space for open gaming, also consoles and PCs. I love to meet people and learn new games. I also teach games on most Saturdays at 1pm at the store. ”

“ Hello ”

“ Hi everyone. I am a life long Connecticut resident, I decided to join meetup just to find and meet new friends and to broaden my horizon. Also, looking for people to meet and hang out with while spending time in NH this summer. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because all of my friends think I'm such a dork for wanting to play scrabble all the time! ”

“ Come join Stitch 'n Bitch New Haven. We meet 4 times a week in 3 different towns -- and we keep adding new meetings upon request. All portable crafts are welcome. http://knitting.meetup.com/909 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SnB_NewHaven ”

“ Hi. I live in Morris County, New Jersey. I find it hard to exerciise and thought I might be more motivated if I were with other people looking for people to walk with, be it hiking or just taking a walk around a park. ”

“ hi my name's Elvis i'm looking to meet new friends. enjoy life to the fullest let's have fun. ”

“ Hi. I live in Bay Ridge and work in Midtown Manhattan. Like Meetups that I can join in the weekday evenings, after work, and on occasional weekends. I am an active/positive member of the groups I join, and look forward to finding more meetups! ”

“ I love scrabble, but my family does not. I would like to meet people who enjoy playing this great game ”

“ There's a Scrabble Club in Southern CT that's been going for a year now. They'd love to have more members if anyone is interested. Towne Billiards hosts the meetings. Info: www.myspace.com/hamdenscrabbleclub or www.townebilliards.com ”

“ We then could do other things together too. ”

“ Hi, My name is Randy. I am self-employed and am interested in meeting other self employed individuals to exchange ideas. ”

“ Brunch sounds like a perfect way to start the day. I'm retired and enjoy more than ever pleasant conversation with great people. ”

“ I have little experience, but I think it would be fun to learn... ”

“ There seem to be a good number of people in Westchester wanting a Scrabble Meetup. How about it ? Let's do it ! Miriam ”

“ Hi, I'm a Thai-American-New Yorker. I've lived in Thailand among other places and recently relocated from New York and looking to meet new people in and around Philly. I do speak Thai but am not a native speaker so I speak very proper Thai. ”

“ I think artists need each other to gain new ideas and nspiration for new work. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am relocating from Arizona to New Jersey and want to meet others to hang out and have fun. Check me out and say hi... http://www.myspace.com/noodletoo2 ”

“ hi wordsmiths, may I join you brilliant people of vocabulary please. Keep the spirit. Bye for now Atu ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I love playing games. ”

“ I'm a teacher who plays with his students frequently, but would love to meet up and play with other adults. ”

“ Hi, a friend of mine introduced me to meetup and spotted this group. I am a novice at best but would enjoy a night out of scrabble. I look forward to meeting you. ”

“ Hi. I have never gone camping before and have always wanted to try it. Knowing that there will be a group of people around me, will make it not so scary to try for the first time :) ”

“ sounds like a great evening, will try to make it ”

“ I love pinochle and I haven't played in years since my divorce. I would be willing to organize something if a meeting place could be agreed upon. I work nights, so I am looking for weekends...maybe Sunday afternoons. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I love scrabble and want to make new friends. Anyone have an idea where to have the meetup? ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to learn about how to put together a technology project ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I love trivia. It is pointless but so fun. ”

“ I want to be involved in keeping my life and this country free. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'm a local radio announcer and need some tips to help improve my game. ”

“ If anyone is interested my library hosts a Knitting and Crochet Club the 2nd Mon. & 4th Thurs. of the month from 2-4 p.m. It's free and we provide snacks! All levels welcome. East Orange Public Library, 21 S. Arlington Ave. 973-266-7049 or eopl.org ”

“ I'm an environmental scientist working for the Wildlife Conservation Society and I love word games, especially Boggle. ”

“ I want local Blues Meetups because I love singing and listening to the blues. Some of my favorite musicians are Stevie Ray Vaughan, John Lee Hooker, Etta James and Leadbelly. ”

“ Hi all, I love boardgames especially scrabble! I love to me people and make new friends! I am 56 years old. I dont know what the ages are in this group! To me it doesn't matter. I never look at age. Only the person! Hope to meet you all soon Linda ”

“ Hi! I'm fairly new to Teaneck and love to play Scrabble. ”

“ I've been playing scrabble on line for the past few years. I love the game. ”

“ Hi, My name is Sonia. I have lived in this area for over 15 years. I am looking forward to making new friendships and having some new experiences. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'm always interested in meeting new people ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I took a year of ASL in college and I now work at a nursing home which currently has 2 deaf residents...and no interpreter. I want to be able to carry on a conversation in sign language. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to meet people to share activities with. ”

“ hi there i am a commercial lender and i would like to show people how i can help them ”