“ Born in Torrance, raised in Manhattan Beach, I'm back town and on my own - ready to make something of myself! ”

“ I have been doing this for years, and never realized such a group exists!!!!! This is sooooo awesome!!!!! ”

“ can help others in need, somthing that any one can put their need up on the site. and what they can do to help others in return for the help that they recived. ”

“ I'm really concerned about all these issues and I've been looking for others who share similar concerns. Am looking forward to meeting everyone! (FYI, the exceptionally gorgeous dog in the pic is Maxwell, b/c I joined the dog walking meet up 1st.) ”

“ Looking for fellow savers out there. Love a good garage sale and bargain shopping. ”

“ Been thrift shopping since high school...didn't know a group like this existed! ”

“ Hi, My name is Nancy.This is a great Meetup.Dangerous for someone like me,I can spend hours going through all the things in the thrift store/antique shops.I like to find some great shops in the Inland Empire.When I lived in Los Angeles I shopped ”

“ hai my names jeremiah let's chill out! I dig on drawing and writing and nes and skatin and t shirts and the beach and push ups and music and drums! ”

“ Anything that makes our lives easier is an improvement and isn't a bad thing if used responsibly. ”

“ recycling helps the planet, ... and gets us free stuff. When I moved into my first home, a condo, I furnished the guest bedroom with a bed, pictures, bedside table, lamp, throw rug, wastebasket, comforter, headboard, etc. from the condo's dumpsters. ”

“ Hi~ I moved from the bay area, i work in planning and I am very interested in meditation, alternative medicine and sustainability. I would love to hear your ideas! ”

“ Hello! I'm an east coast transplant who is trying to fit in in B-I-G LA!! ”

“ A writer of screenplays working on my first YA novel and working towards that first sale... ”

“ LA sucks. I just moved from SF and I would love to meet some like minded people. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'd like to get in shape and meet new people. ”

“ I own a high-trafficked parenting site and would love to share my experience and challenges with others. ”

“ I want a local meetup to promote this cause through an article I am doing for my college newspaper so if you want to help, me email is vita1391@sbcglobal.com ”

“ Hi, I'm Dave - LA native who's spent a bit of time in other parts of the country, but keeps coming back to the city of angels because many of my interests are not readily supported in smaller, more conservative communities. I love meeting new people. ”

“ Interested in getting together with others locally to discuss issues, books, etc. ”

“ I was watching "freegan lifestyle" on Oprah and it surprised me on how much food goes to waste. I would like to try to do this, and live on simple things. It sounds very exciting! ”

“ just saw it on oprah and i wanted to join the cause. ”

“ Hello all I would love to be part of this group ”

“ It concerns me that there is so much waste with the grocery stores and department stores. Did you know that dept. stores often throw out returned clothes rather than resale or give to shelters? Same with the food, completely edible. Shamful ”

“ Its time to get involved. The South Bay needs more active community members. I would love to start a dumpster diving meetup. I'd also like to get people involved in beach cleanup and start teaching the community about recycling! ”

“ I want to learn how to live like the freegans!! ”

“ Hello :) Eastenders Fan!! Sort of new to Pasadena and looooooove thrift shopping, flea markets, garage sales, DumpsterDiving....wheee! The "Bulky Item Pickup" days are incredible. It's amazing what people will put out on the curb :) ”

“ Hi everyone -bbq's are such a great way to hang out and have fun. So let's cook some food :) ”

“ Hello! I love to bargain shop, and I'm looking especially hard right now for my wedding in October. ”

“ I LOVE Hello Kitty ”

“ i would love a walking weekend group in the San Fernando Valley ”

“ Our company is looking for self-motivated people to learn Business Intelligence from us. We will teach for free and find them a job with a company. You can contact us at DatabaseProfessionals@gmail.com. ”

“ I love the tech. industry! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i have been suffering from candida and candida related problems. ”

“ A big "Hello" to all, let's grow in harmony and knowledge. ”

“ I want to meet others who come from a repressive background and are accpeting themselves for values and lifestyles that were condemned. From sex to just every day living. I'm looking to meet those who are like myself. ”

“ I worked in social work/counseling field for over 10 years. I am a RE and loan officer but looking to network and maybe get back into social work. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I need support and motivation. Left to my own devices--I give up. ”

“ I want local Fitness Meetups because i like health and i want to learn more ways to live healthy. ”

“ Would someone please start a meet-up for these topics nearby! The one's started are so far. I would definately help! ”

“ Hi There! Just moved to the area and would love to find out when there are clothing swaps! ”

“ I actually have more to offer than I'm seeking, but someone else may have the perfect item to compliment my ever-growing wardrobe! Nice people seem interested thus far and discovering quality for a discount makes it doubly appealing! ”

“ I love a bargain but most of all I love the thrill of treasure hunting. I live in Placentia, CA but love all of southern california and have my favorite places. Looking forward to meeting others with the same feeling for the game! ”

“ You're welcome to these: 1: SWAP GATHERINGS all over SoCal http://groups.yahoo.com/group/LA_Swaps Free: Swap COSTUMES Clothes DVD CD Books Games Computers Fabric Records etc 2: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NEWWAVE80sDarkWaveDancerParty ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I love to recycle and hate waste. I'm appalled at what is thrown away in our disposable society and would love to find like minded people in Long Beach.I also love to fix discards and give them away.. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to get good bargain ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i would love to meet like minded crossdressers as myself ”

“ live in WLA. professional. Fiance and myself like to meet new folks. ”

“ I've been selling on Ebay since 2004 on and off. I can provide new items. my email: laauction@hotmail.com and I'd love to meet other sellers. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I LIKE GARAGE SALE SHOPPING ”

“ I'm an artist who uses lots of props, portable devices and costumes in my work, and I love vintage clothes, shoes and accessories. It would be fun to go shopping with other folks in my area (who aren't looking for what I am, to avoid any kerfuffles). ”

“ metaphysics...hmmmm..goood ”

“ I want these local Meetups because it's the classic, vintage life for me! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I need some new stuff, and I sure as hell ain't going to no mall! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I just do ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want a chance to meet new friends and to learn new ideas from others. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because my kids buy clothes then never wear them. This group sounds like a great idea. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I think far to much stuf goes into land fill we can all have a better life if we give to others what we nolonger need and take what we do some times people have time to give ”

“ I want these local Meetups because it would be fun and inexpensive way to get clothing. ”