“ My name is Mark DML from Queens NY just recently become single after a long 6 years in a relationship. Looking for good people, good hang out buddies, dive buddies to start friendship with. Feel free to e mail me. www.myspace.com/markdml Thanks ”

“ My husband and I are relatively new to NYC and would love to meet other young-at-heart outdoor enthusiasts in the area (any UWSers out there?). Hiking in the mountains or hiking around NYC martini locations, we run the gammut. ”

“ I love the outdoors and think it would be nice to get away from the city for a weekend and meet people who like to do the same. I love to hike, and take photos as well and am looking forward to exploring both those hobbies while camping. ”

“ Adventures with mother earth ! go to exiting places without having to pay too much $$. A meet-up of real adventure that looking for expand they friendship list. (weekend backpacking, hiking out of state while backpacking and stuff like that.) ”

“ White Water-rafting, star watching ”

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“ I want this local meet up because I WANT TO HAVE A GOOD TIME! ”

“ Hello.... I'm interested in growing fruit, berries, and organic veggies on Long Island. Would love to come to a meeting... when is the next one? ”

“ I am always up for a paddle or hike! Want to get to the ocean more often. ”

“ hey, just interested in the outdoors and the activities it offers. always hard to find or get friends to go, best way is with people with the same interests. ”

“ Natrual==pretty! i love to see natrual,hike is my mostly like to hobby ! i like outdoors activities. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I ain't getting any younger. ”

“ hI..hoLA sALUT ;-) Hi to everyone, and thank you for the emails. I apologize if i reply late but i most of the time busy..but i will try my best in the future.. Thank you for the friendship given in the meetups!!! ( Do not forget smile ;) ”

“ I'd love to go canoeing, boating, kayaking.... Let me know and count me in! ”

“ Just looking to challenge myself and have a good time! ”

“ Im active in a few other meetup groups for kayaking. I would love to help manage a group. Especially for the Berkshire MA area. ”

“ Looking to meet other 30+ singles and attend some 30+ events. ”

“ This looks like a great way to meet new people while doing things I enjoy and possibly learn some new hobbies. ”

“ Hi Friends, I haven't been to any of the meet up yet...heard so much about fun...I love fun and I love ppl those who love fun! ”

“ I just didn't know how far I would have to travel for meetings, because I would have to use mass transportation. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am an active person who has just recently moved to Montreal and am looking for days out! ”

“ Hi, looking forward to networking and new friendships. ”

“ I love wilderness, whether it be urban or rural. I'm a city boy who also needs regular doses of running around in the great outdoors with friends. ”

“ I went white water rafting twice in 07 for the first time. It was amazing!! But the truly amazing site was of these small single person kayakers in Class V rapids. I'm here to learn how they do it and meet some superfantastic people! ”

“ I love the outdoors, lenghty conversations and walks to places I've never been before. Looking for some new friends to make that enjoy the same. ”

“ I am definitely very interested in this group! As someone who is learned to "live in the moment", I felt this group will support my efforts and meet great people in the process. :-) ”

“ Hi I'm Teresa and I live in Queens. I would like to meet new people and also enjoy outdoors activities ”

“ Love to meet new and exciting faces... ”

“ It is a great way to grow spiritually ”

“ Hey guys, I have a new pool in my backyard and wanted to get a great start on the season. Let's get a team together and start rowing! ”

“ Live in NYC...pretty much up for whatever. ”

“ I'm interested in any opportunity to get outdoors. Hiking, backpacking, canoing, skiing, you name it. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I love being outdoors, and being with like-minded people. After spending all week in gopher-town (that is what my office feels like). I have to get out and get away. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'm back in the area and looking to do fun things with fun people. ”

“ I want these local Meetups for fun ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I would like to meet people andI would like to try things I have never done before. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because: So that people can experience more challenging trips and grow there paddling abilities together as a group. ”

“ I enjoy sailing and kayaking ( although I'm not particularly skilled at either) and I don't have access to a boat in the city / would enjoy meeting up for some group trips or sailing lessons ”

“ I want these local Meetups because a friend I fished with for many years is gone now and I hope to get some new fishing connectings ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I love to meet new people and challange myself at the same time ”

“ I want these local Meetups because brooklyn just doesnt have enough trees or rivers. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am into the outdoors and like to meet people with the same interests. ”

“ I love camping! Excited to meet some folks to share a fun day or two in the great outdoors. ”

“ I would like to play a team sport. Ii have a car and live in New Rochelle ”