“ I've been on canoe trips in my native Missouri since I was a small boy. I just bought my first kayak. It should be great excercise, entertainment and also a very good social tool also. Don't let the gear fool you, I have no idea what I'm doing! ”

“ Hi There, I've hashed in various cities/countries and am new to Portland. Would be interested in hearing if there's any interest or activity here....anyone, anyone? ”

“ I moved back to Maine from Hawaii about a year ago and after surviving our crazy winter, I am looking to finally get out and have some fun! Also, I would love to meet some new people without always having to deal with the bar scene :) ”

“ wildoatshealth@aol.com ”

“ ...been sea kayaking quite a bit last season....its fun ... , looking forward to do some more this year.... ”

“ We have two 17' Perception boats and are always looking for excuses to get lug them out and throw 'em on top of the car. Because my 1 year old redbone coonhound rescue, Beckett wants more playtime and I want a dead tired doggie! ”

“ Hello ”

“ Hi I am looking to be playing on a womens golf legue or any out door activities. ”

“ Hey, there's snow on the ground! This may be the year I can get back into xc skiing. So, would love to connect with folks in the area with the same idea! ”

“ It would be great to get together with other members who enjoy being active outdoors, running,cycling, hiking, kayaking, or just having fun. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because ... I'd be crazy if I didn't. ”

“ Hi, at 52 I like to cycle, hike and kayak in the summer. In the winter it's cross country skiing or snow shoeing. I enjoy most activities and have a great out look on life. Looking for a good group friends with the same interest. ”

“ I love the Boston live music scene and it would be fun to check out venues with like-minded people. Playing and writing music is my hobby so watching live bands just fuels creativity although I'll be keeping the day job as a SW engineer for now ;-) ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to get out and paddle. Going with a group is much more fun. ”

“ To get out in the woods, paddle some new rivers and lakes, and meet new people. ”

“ I am new to the southern Maine, Portsmouth, Nh area. I would love to get together to paddle with some people all ages/experiences. I haven't kayak toured for a while. Former ACA instructor. mostly into kayak surfing/whitewater. ”

“ Lots of interesting people to meet and fun times to be had! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I love to kayak. Being with other paddlers who also enjoy the peace and relaxation as well as exercise of kayaking is a great way to spend a day..... ”

“ I want these local Meetups because It can be more fun with other people ”

“ Looking forward to getting some more XC skiing experience this year. I have my own equipment and have gone several times. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am eager to get outdoors and do just about anything ”

“ We have a lot of outdoor-action folk on staff who'd love to hang out with other people (new and old) who would like to do the same. We're active and have a cumulative knowledge-base for many activities. Check us out in Portsmouth. ”

“ Want to have some outdoorsie fun before I get too old. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I enjoy skiing and want to meet others who like to ski. ”

“ Hi! I'm a 21 yr old college student looking to meet new people who share my enthusiasm for, well, everything! I enjoy a variety of types of recreation, leisure, education, & work, & would love to branch out and get to know more people in the area! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I've become addicted to kayaking and am looking for people to share it with and new places to explore. ”

“ "They" don't even pretend to give him equal time-he and Dennis K, are ONLY ones to actually answer a question. Others are shoddy variations of same old thing. Registered Independent--Gravel and Nader would be a team that would rock! Count me in! ”

“ It is nice to stay active and to meet other women with similar interests ”