“ 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?" ”

“ HI ”

“ 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. ”

“ Married to a wonderful guy Paul. My second marriage. I have 3 girls ages Kaylie 16, Emmilie 13, and Airiana 18 mos. Also my step son lives with us his name is David and he is 17. Moved to Oregon in August 2003 from Kansas so a mid-west girl. ”

“ Walking the talk of living responsibly and supporting each other in the process. ”

“ I feel strongly that by reducing waste we can reduce want, the earth is a gift and we should treat it as such, that we need to re-learn the lessons of our ancestors and stop viewing disposabilty as a sign of affluence but rather a sign of disrespect. ”

“ 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!! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to meet other reasonable, intelligent people. ”

“ I do all my clothes shopping at thrift shops. I'd love to meet others who do the same. ”

“ I am a sahm to a almost 6 year old boy and 17 month little girl. Looking for like minded homeschooling people to get together with. ”

“ I want to find other families like us..who aren't afraid to be themselves and show their true personality and who enjoy Frugal living! ”

“ I hate the over consumption. I hate spending money I don't have to. ”

“ It would be great to meet people and save money. Its great to go out and find a bargin! ”

“ There pretty much isn't anything I'm not game for. I try everything at least once. ”

“ 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 love the planet. ”

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

“ 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 these local Meetups because i am looking for free stuff.. ”

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

“ 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'm trying to get into dumpster diving and if i find a group it'll be easier. ”

“ 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! ”

“ I want local Clothing Swap Meetups because it I like grass roots and local, and feel victorious to avoid supporting corporate capitalism! ”

“ I want local Genealogy Meetups because it is hard to find younger people who have the same interest in genealogy that I do! ”