“ A man who needs no introduction... ”

“ I want to be a part of these local meetups as a means for other artist to interact, support and share their works. To establish a network of exchanges, either materials, information, etc. Most importantly as a way to meet new exciting artsy folks. ”

“ I'm very interested in freedom of information and privacy issues, and the protection thereof. I freecycle like a madwoman, and love the vibe it gives me, both offering and receiving. Avid reader, writer, and wordmonger. ”

“ I am interested in trash especialy the old dumps in the woods were you can find old bottles and valueable scrap metal. Even though society throws somthing away it never gose far or disappers. It is always there, in your back yard. All our problem. ”

“ writing a book on frugal living. have raised 4 children on very little money and would like to help others do the same ”

“ Hello: I think this would be a great way to clean out the garage and meet new friends! ”

“ Hello! I'm an "at-home"mom that homeschools my autistic 12 year old and we need money for field trips! I'm always willing to listen to new ideas. I hate hearing you need money to make money! I need to hear: If it's free, it's for me. Lets talk! ”

“ Let's help someone help the environment ”

“ I love community and I am a stay at home mom. I am looking for a community vegetable garden for the summer ”

“ i love cheap stuff i am a bargan hunter by heart ”

“ Interested in getting involved in some urban gardening and community revitalization and greening efforts here in Philly. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am moving to Reading by summertime and I want to teach my kids that it is not about who has the biggest house, the best cars, the most STUFF. I want my kids lives to be about LIVING and not just CONSUMING. ”

“ I have lots of stuff in my barn, I thought someone could use some of it, so I am cleaning it out and letting most of it go free. I will be posting meetups right on the farm. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'm interested in knowing how I can help make a difference. ”

“ i love ebay thrift stores yard sales free stuff and fixing up my new old house with found stuff. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because waste us a disgrace ”

“ I want these local Meetups because Im a broke college student with 2 kids. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i ove free stuff ”

“ To let othere know about events, great finds and so I can stay informed too. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I work with the Lehigh Valley Berks Air Quality Partnership and am interested in these issues. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i like finding good bargains ”

“ I'm a hopeless Europhile, studied abroad in Rome about three lifetimes ago, and am committed to relearning Italian at Penn next semester -- since I work at the Univ., it's free, and I'd be stupid and lazy not to do it!! That's my crazy introduction! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I think it is a great idea. ”

“ I am a theater artists, i just moved to philly and i need to find resources to create my sets. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i would like to increase the amount of re-cycling that I do. ”

“ I want to share things I dont need for someone who might need them ”

“ I want these local Meetups because So many beautiful old things are being discarded, and shouldnt be. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i procrastinate soo bad! ”

“ I planning on moving to the Philly area in a few months, love the outdoors, and looking to meet new people. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I think it's silly to buy things new. I like a bargain. Also, used things tend to have more "character". ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to get rid of stuff. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to take care of the earth and I want to stop the flight of the aspidistra (see George Orwell). ”

“ I want these local Meetups because who doesn't like a great bargain these days. With less and less disposable income and more disposable products, now is the time for bargains! ”

“ I am interested in meeting others in the Greater Philadelphia region who are as interested as I am in making the changes we need to make to protect the environment we live in. ”

“ I want local Clothing Swap Meetups because it's a fantastic way to "shop on a budget" and to meet new people! ”

“ I want local Thrift Shoppers Meetups because I'd like to know where there are some good thrift stores in the city and suburbs. Also if anyone knows of any in New York City that they've been to recently. ”

“ I want local Fleamarkets Meetups because I want to to sell some new and useitems to help make some extra money for my son & daughters in college. ”