“ I'm an almost-40 singleton in management who works too hard and plays too little. Moved here in October 2007 and have yet to make a friend to do things with - movies, the beach, anything, etc. ”

“ Hi! Looking to meet other people in my area for fun! ”

“ I moved recently from Iowa and have few connections in the area ... So, I am looking to make new friends with similar interests to mine. I enjoy hiking, swimming, dining, movies, reading, music/arts as well as doing some volunteer work when possible. ”

“ I want these local meetups since I recently relocated from the DC area and love to be active. It's a great way to meet new friends and stay in shape! ”

“ I have just recently moved back home from Indianapolis after 8 years. So much has changed... I am ready to reconnect with old friends and new ones! ”

“ hello im 39 ihave 9yrboy11girl looking for new friends im looking for new friends i do like all those things i would love to have a friend ”

“ Hi! I am fairly new to the area and am always looking to make new friends who share common interests! Life is all about learning and living, so lets get to it! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'd love to meet a group of friends with whom I could share in traditional Catholic devotions like mass, adoration, the rosary, and with whom I could also share a good laugh! ”

“ I am just looking to make new friends and get a life, lol. I hope to see or hear from you soon. ”

“ I am some what new to Williamsburg and trying to meet new people around my age. I do have a boyfriend who lives in Hampton so we do not see each other much. I love Williamsburg and the things around here but want to find people to join in some fun. ”

“ Hello My name is Teela. I am new to Virginia and I know no one here. I'm interested in meeting new people to make new friends. I have a lot of interest and I just want to meet good hearted people with morals and integrity. I don't drink or smoke. ”

“ I'm a SAHM with a preschool age son. I would love to meet other Moms. ”

“ Hello all. I am a professional, single female and I am looking to meet new people. I am new to this type of dating scene nut I am very serious about it. Hope to talk to you all soon. ”

“ My husband and I are new to Virginia. Looking to socialize and make friends. ”

“ Hello everyone. I live in Newport News, VA, and I love to walk! I am interested in meeting people who share this same interest. ”

“ Hi! My name is Jennifer I am new to the area. I moved to Suffolk in March of 2007 from Richmond.... for love. :) I am looking to find a life of my own outside of that love. Beginning to feel like everything about me revolves around him. Jennifer ”

“ Hello everyone! I am interested to meeting new people and make new friends. I live in Hampton but I work in Norfolk. ”

“ Hi, I'm Vicki. I like to do karaoke (on the Southside). ”

“ I like to get out and meet other people who are interested in the same things I am--however I have one problem--NO CAR!!! (sad face here!) Anyone interested in carpooling???? ”

“ I joined meet in 05, but there wasn't anything happening in this area, I only recently returned in 2007, what a change! groups! people!. I have many interests, love the outdoors, being active & look forward to meeting many new, interesting people! ”

“ I want to have some fun and meet people with the same interests as me. ”

“ I am 56, single and I want to form friendships with other women not in my industry around art, books, conversation, walking, maybe taking a course. I do work on the weekends but not at night. I wanted to take a lesson in Donna Dewberry's painting. ”

“ Hi everyone, I'm interested in making new friends. ”

“ I want these local Meetups for personal growth and professional enrichment. ”

“ Hi I'm Robin and I live in Hampton. I enjoy movies,reading,writing,playing scrabble,bowling and good conversation. Check out some of my writing and leave a comment!: ”

“ I'm a big movie fan, but don't often take the time to go out to movies, I'm sure this group will get me out to enjoy more movies! ”

“ hi, i'm 33. married and have a three year old daughter, and i would love to make some new friends. ”

“ Hello, my husband and I are new to the area and are looking to make new friends and learn about fun things around the area! ”

“ I'm (sadly) in the Navy. Single, in the area until 2011, so I'd like to find some people to hang out with. I'm easy going, generally introverted unless you hit up a topic of interest...hmmm...what that is, you'll have to find out! :) ”

“ Hello! My name is Cathy and I have a precious 8mo old little girl. I'd like to find a SAHM meetup group closer to home. ”

“ Favorite Movies (No particular order): Raising Arizona, Pulp Fiction, To Have and to Have Not ("You do know how to whistle, don't you?"), The Big Sleep, Fantasia, Matrix, Streetcar, Good, Bad & Ugly, Rocky Horror, ”

“ Just me, Kevin, a computer and movie geek. Love to read when I have time, write sometimes, and (of course) watch movies! Live in Newport News, but watch my movies at the AMC 24 in Hampton religiously. I LOVE that place! ”

“ I love going to the movies, smelling the popcorn, smuggling in candy... ;) Been a movie buff since birth, or maybe before, as my mom is also a big movie buff. Love both old movies and new. ”

“ "Hi. I'm looking forward to joining a meetup group. I have a wide range of interest. My children are grown. I like to read, watch movies, go out to dinner, I love to shop, board games and I'd like to find a group in the Williamsburg Area. ”

“ I am new empty nester who wants to do other things besides sit at home waiting for my childern to vist me. ”

“ Because so many people are afraid to admit they suffer, and consider it a "flaw". I have been diagnosed for years and now my fiancee does also. ”

“ Hi, I am Jessi, 52 yr old educator, looking to meet neat and fun people in the Tidewater area. ”

“ Hi...My name is Nicole. I just moved to the Virginia Beach area from Fargo, ND. I have SEVERAL interests, but mainly looking for good times, a.k.a MEMORIES. Want to be friends?? I DO!!! Hope to meet ya!! ”

“ Mature fun NE couple new to area looking to meet new friends over 60 and social. ”

“ hi i am a single mom in chesapeake,30 yrs old attractive,..lookin for someone who understands what it is to b a singl parent ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I like to meet new people. ”

“ I recently moved to the area and would like to meet people who enjoy going out now and then. Whether it is in the early morning or after work. I don't stay out that late, but I do enjoy and early evening. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because it would be nice to meet others that share the same view points as myself. ”

“ I just moved to back to Newport News after being gone and married for 8 years.. I am divorced and a mom of two kids and want to meet people with similar interest as I have ”

“ MY name is Devin Leive and I reside in Va Beach, VA. Seeking a local book club that has a dynamic range of discussion like business/sales/real estate/motivational, pysch/crim, self help, inspirational, health/yoga/spiritual, murder mystery. ”

“ This sounds like a wonderful group and for a meaningful cause. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am divorced and would like a new social life and new friends ”

“ whether drinking coffee, playing cards, or listening to doo wop, it's a little bit better when shared with friends and good conversation ”

“ I love camping and the outdoors. My husband and I would like to meet other hikers and campers. ”

“ I am Porche' 9-11, one of DC's finest female MCs. Check me out at: www.myspace.com/p9eleven (you know you got a page, lol!). "CHANGEN LANEZ" AVAILABLE NOW!!! Send a shoutout, message, whatever. Check the music out, if you haven't already. ”

“ Hello Everyone!...I'm April A.K.A The CoffeeLady Connoisseur! It's the main thing I am known for loving and I would like to share a cup w/ YOU-My fellow Coffee Lovers & get to meet some really Good people! Cups Up! ”

“ Hello, My husband and I are new to Va. Beach and are both very interested in making new friends here that share our interests. Can?t wait to meet up with ya! ”

“ I am new to the area and looking to meet new people. ”

“ Hi, my name is Amber and I live in Williamsburg. I'm looking to meet new friends in the Hampton Roads area. ”

“ Just hoping to find some laid back, like minded people to get together for fun. ”

“ I just moved to SWFL from Virginia. It would be nice to do something... practically anything... other than just sit here and melt. I'm on MySpace @ myspace.com/barryhjr. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. ”

“ Although I've lived in Williamsburg for 4 years, I haven't made any real connections with other women who share my interests. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I have been widowed for 3 years and am finally ready to meet new friends and have FUN!!! ”