“ 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 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... ”

“ 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'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. ”

“ 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'm looking forward to the treasure hunt, while being part of an effort to minimize waste. ”

“ 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. ”

“ To meet new people that have the same interests and to enjoy life! ”

“ I saw the Oprah show featuring freegans. I have never heard of freegans before but think their lifestyle choices are both financially wise and good for the planet. I would lve to be part of a group. ”

“ 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 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 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) ”

“ 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. ”

“ The American way of life will destroy humanity very soon if we do not drastically reduce consumption. We have the power to make a change! ”

“ 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 . ”

“ Hello! I recently moved to Seattle and I am working as a volunteer at a local non-profit. I am looking to meet others living simply and sustainably in Seattle. Freecycle and dumpster dives seem like a great place to start! ”

“ 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 love to do crafts of all kinds, my dining room is now my craft room. I also like to go to craft shows and sell at craft shows. I love to find good deals at thrift shops and garage sales too. Also my kids are grown and I need to have some fun. ”

“ I love deals and neat finds! ”

“ Treasure! ”

“ 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 I am desperate to find a fun way to recycle the boxes full of clothes that I own. ”

“ I'm looking to increase my sustainability and connection to folks who are doing good in the world ”

“ I want these local Meetups because we just moved onto Mercer Island and we're spending more on our rent than we anticpated so I have to hand over the checkbook so to speak. I'm going to challenge myself this year to not buy anything new. ”

“ 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! ”

“ 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 want these local Meetups because Im interested in it. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'm a conlanger and would enjoy meeting others in my area. (I'm an artlanger, not a auxlanger, FYI.) My own conlang is documented at http://conlang.arthaey.com/ ”

“ 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! ”

“ When I walk my dog, half the walk is usually through the alleys. I often find stuff being thrown out that I can't use, but I take it anyway, and give it away. ”

“ 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. ”

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

“ I am relocating in Seattle in a few months and I would like ti meet new friends. ”