“ I'm 26, grew up in St. Louis, moved to Portland in August, 2006. I am a writer and am currently enjoying unemployment and the opportunities to do fun things for free around town. I'm fascinated with dusty maps and books. Myspace.com/theyearofthejory ”

“ I have a vision for a city in space that will require advanced archology systems and I am hoping to network with others who share this interest, as well as share any of my related hobbies and interests. ”

“ I'm new to Portland and enjoy drinking a nice cup of tea! ”

“ awsome group - i'd love to participate ”

“ Greets! It's been twenty years since I cavorted in PDX (just relocated back), and it'd be fun discovering old and new secrets of Portland with you! ”

“ Hometown is Nashville, TN. I've also lived in Knoxville, TN, Columbia, SC, Atlanta, GA and Athens, GA. I miss Athens sometimes. ”

“ My husband and I are new to the area and need to make new friends and have new experiences! ”

“ Moved here 3 years ago from Georgia and spent most of that time wrapped up in getting a business back on its feet. Last child left home in August. I am interested in making new friends and developing interests I have pushed aside. ”

“ I'm new to the Portland area and enjoy fly fishing. It would be nice to meet folks with a similar passion. I am glad to teach what I know. A new fly fishing group has launched. Join us. For more info: http://fishing.meetup.com/95/ ”

“ Moved to PDX from San Francisco in July 2006. There are sooo many great places worth checking out - sounds fun! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i want to meet up with some other djs. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I love BOOKS! ...but I've been noticing that I'm sort of getting addicted to one type of book. I hope some new book clubs get started so that I will be exposed to more books that I wouldn't otherwise get exposed to. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because it'd be nice to meet some other black people when i get to Portland! ”

“ German new in Portland will meet new people ”

“ I want local Democratic Party Meetups because I will be more committed to attending an event closer to my home and will meet people to socialize with nearby - another motivation to my getting involved. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to dance....I have Salsa danced in the past...however it has been a while. Any good Salsa places....? I probably need a refreasher. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I would like to meet and establish relaitonships with people who want to get the word out about their exciting business ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to join some sport activities around. I still new to the area ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I went kayaking for the first time last summer on the Yellowstone River and I want more! ”

“ Hi! I recently moved out here from Colorado, and I am looking forward to exploring the city. ”

“ Broadway and the West End are my favorite places in the world :D ”

“ I am 28. An art teacher. Retired collegiate distance runner from university of idaho. Moving back to oregon for new job in fall. in portland for summer. Have too much time on my hands! Will go crazy if I don't have something to keep me busy. ”

“ I'm a personal finance coach who just relocated from the east coast. I like staying active, meeting new people and exploring new places. I like doing just about anything that ends in -ing. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because as we sip our lattes and cruise Hawthorne and the downtown shopping centers, people are being slaughtered, people are starving to death in the age of fast food. ”

“ Hey - just moved to Portland from Chicago. I love the area, but haven't seen much yet. This is the first weekend I haven't been working, so looking for something to do." ”

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

“ Love soccer and I'm just extremely competitive. Love any sport involving the outdoors. ”

“ Hi! I am new to Portland from NYC and look forward to getting back into the writing groove in 2007. Making a few new friends would be great too :) ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am interested in these kinds of activities. ”

“ Since I was a child, I have been very interested in the paranormal. From the age of less than one year old, to about six years old, I lived in a house that was definitely haunted. Each member of my family had experiences that have never left them. ”

“ hi! I'm pretty new here and hoping to meet some fun people. I like art, music, movies, skiing...and exploring Portland! ”

“ Hi, I'm Fiona. I moved from California a couple of months ago. I would love to check out all the brewpubs that Portland has to offer. ”

“ If you find me a warm, fuzzy drink, the conversation's all yours! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to get inside info on what I need to know about having twins! ”

“ It's always nice to get out with other people and have a good time! ”

“ I just moved to Portland last week, so I don't know that many people up here yet. I am looking to make some new friends and see what this city has to offer. ”

“ I'm 25, male, but much younger at heart, from St. Louis, fell in love with Portland on a short getaway in my last semester in college (ended up here randomly. . .long story). Anyway, I'm back this time to stay, jobless, and ready to live. ”

“ hello fellow runners! ”

“ Lets figure out how to get some basketball meetups going. Anyone here belong to 24 HR Fitness? ”

“ I want these local Meetups because my son and i are moving to portland and i think it is very important that we have like minded friends. ”

“ Hey, I moved to Portland about six months ago from Colorado and love the town. With my busy work and school schedule I have only met a few good friends. I love going out on the town, dancing, live music, rock climbing, skiing, an well any thing out ”

“ I am training for a marathon this summer and I would like to meet people to train with. ”

“ I enjoy photography and I would like to learn more techniques from other photographers. ”

“ Hey, "lost" German in Portland! Not really, but I am like it to meet new people and I am always searching for a good beer, hehe... ”