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“ I recently moved the the Adirondacks from Atlanta, GA. I am newly engaged to a chef and plan on marrying here in this beautiful landscaped country. I would like to make new friends that have similar interest and enjoy outtings with other couples. ”

“ Check out my Becoming an ADK 46er blog: http://becoming46er.blogspot.com/ ”

“ Formerly Scholar, Musician, Athlete, Artist. B.A in French Studies from UNH. Currently experiencing purgatory first hand in the land of Dilbert. ”

“ I am a Buffalo Native, Love sports, Want to learn to dance, Meet new people in the area. Love my Irish Heritage. New to the world of wine drinking, and well seasoned in my beers. Self proclaimed Cigar connoisseur (I worked in the industry a while) ”

“ Hello I'm Tracie and i'm 24 years old. I love meeting new people and partaking in new activities. I graduated Sage College of Albany in May of 07 with a Bachelors degree in Interior Design. I am currently living in Green Island with my cat and bunny! ”

“ I just moved to upstate NY. I am looking for fun mid20s female friends in the area who share my interests, so if thats you-- feel free to send me a message! ”

“ any of the above ”

“ I am new to Vermont! My husband, two children & I moved to Manchester from Richmond, VA. I am 39 and Paul is 41. Kids are 2 and 4.5 yrs old. Looking for a social, cultural, athletic and/or other networks or groups for me and/or the family:) ”

“ My husband and I moved here in Hancock, MA last July exciting to find any cultural/historical/adventurous/educational events to attend & socialize thru meetup.com! ”

“ I moved to Schenectady from Salt Lake City about 2 years ago and would love to expand my circle of friends! I love meeting new people, especially women with positve attitudes and a sense of adventure! ”

“ I am brand new to the area and looking to meet new people I am married with one daughter. I taught for 8 years back home and would love to get back into teaching in NY. I love shopping, traveling, reading, night life, reading, wine and fine dining. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because Carson and I would love to make new friends! ”

“ I am Jason, I enjoy martial arts, exercising, gaming, and going out. Always looking for something fun to do :). ”

“ i want to meet new friends to add to my friends i already have. Iwould like to have meet ups in my house to entertain my friends i love to entertain. ”

“ Hello ... I'm looking for a fun way to find a hobby or two. I work alot and spend most of my free time with my two boys. ”

“ Looking to learn new things, get in better shape, make friends for myself and my son as well. ”

“ My husband and I would like to meet new people while enjoying good food in the area. ”

“ Hi. I grew up in Switzerland and am new to the area. I would love to brush up on my French since I haven't been speaking it for about 5 years. I would be so excited to meet others so I can start speaking French again. ”

“ I would love to share information about GDI, the most powerful internet opportunity on the planet! http://website.ws/allforthemoney ”

“ Hopelessly devoted to the eternal discovery of the soul's underpinnings. Through creative means of defeating the intellectual ego's attempt of burying one's true essence, I bow down to the discovery of the true gem within me. -Me ”

“ Very new to the Capital District and would like to meet fun guys and girls. ”

“ My husband and I want to join a group to play golf, tennis, bike, softball, wine parties, or/and play poker. ”

“ I joined Meetups as a way to experience new adventures! Looking to find friends and perhaps that someone special. ”

“ Hi Everyone! I moved to the area a few months ago for my first job out of college and I am just looking to meet new people and have fun! I love to go out and party or just chill and watch a movie or something, I am pretty much down for anything. ”

“ I am interested in meeting other people with the same interests. I love to learn new things and share with other people what I know. ”

“ Hello all. I think this is a great service and I really look forward to things picking up here in Albany. I'm a part-time DJ, recentl poli sci grad from Union College, and I love to mix and mingle. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because it's fun to meet people that share the same interests. ”

“ Hi! I am new in the Capital region and I would like to meet new friends. ”

“ Hello everyone! I am a single woman who enjoys a wide variety of interests. I am looking to meet and mix with people of similar interests ”

“ I enjoy wine, good food, reading nonfiction and fostering dogs. ”

“ I am a single mom, I work very hard at home and my job. I dont always have chances to meet new people because I kinda stay with in my same circle of people. This sounded like a great way to meet new people. ”

“ Looking to get out and meet people and make some new friends with similar interests ”

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“ I want these local Meetups because I'm always looking for new places and people to ride with. ”

“ Why is it so difficult to make connections with fun, interesting others?! We all want that, but the 'meeting' part is where we get stuck. I think these groups will be helpful in getting us un-stuck... So, hi there...I look forward to meeting you! ”

“ I have been scrapbooking for 4 years and love it. Always interested in trying new techniques and getting new ideas. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I moved back to the area and would like to meet like-minded single people. ”

“ I want local Photography Meetups because I'm interested in improving my composition skills ”