“ I like to meet new people and participate in a variety of activities and I love Meetup! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'm a scrabble fanatic. Now get w/several friends to play but want more wider range of folks to enjoy the game with. ”

“ I would like to make new friends in the area. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I enjoy playing boggle. ”

“ I'm an easy going/laid back (did I mention I'm also redundant?) 33 year old. I'm a firefighter/paramedic. I'm just looking to meet some new people in the area. ”

“ I want to play Warhammer 40K!!! ”

“ Hi! My name is Gina and my husband and I are looking to make some new friends in the area! We just bought a house in Seminole, We are originally from California, We have a 14 year old son and we love to listen to live music! ”

“ I used to be involved in a weekly gaming group. Most of the time we played D&D, but if someone was absent we would bust out the board games (as opposed to having us outlevel the other players by not awarding them XP for the session). I miss it. ”

“ Hello all, I am a dungeon master who lives in Tampa, FL. I am looking for active gamers to playtest a campaign setting that is being published in late 2009. Please send a message via the meetup to recieve a NDA and playtest materials." ”

“ I want these local Meetups because it's a great way to have some laughs and fun after working hard. ”

“ Hola, my name is michael. I just moved from NJ and am very excited to meet some like-minded people in the area :) ”

“ HELLO WERE DAN AND MARIANNE FROM BRADENTON WERE A FUN LOVING COUPLE IN OUR EARLY 50s LOOKING FOR SOME NEW FREINDS TO PLAY BOARD GAMES WITH AND HAVE A LOT OF FUN WITH ”

“ Hello. SWPM, 40s, new to the Tampa Sarasota area, no kids, enjoy travel. fireplaces, and the great outdoors. I am seeking new friends and activity partners. ”

“ looking to make friends with like interest ”

“ Hello! Recent college grad here, back in St. Petersburg, looking to continue my varying nerdy hobbies here! ”

“ I have been here 2 years and am looking to meet new people. I came down from Ohio for a position in Tampa. I work in a male dominated field and would like to meet more ”

“ Hello Hello! I'm a Sarasota yearling, having moved from Connecticut in 2006. I miss playing board games with my friends and family and thought this would be a great way to make new friends and create a new family! Looking forward lots of laughs! ”

“ I'll be moving to Arlington in July from Tampa. ”

“ Hi there group members. I'm a transplanted Hoosier and a home-schooling mom to my remaining 11 yr. old son. I haven't played bg for over 10 years and because I am math impaired I was never a very good player but it might be fun to try again. ”

“ I've just arrived to the city, I've been playing boardgames, wargames and role playing games for about 8 years now and I'd love to found a group to keep playing here. ”

“ The church age is over and the end of the final tribulation and the end of the world is not too far away! Look forward to sharing more. ”

“ My name is Shonda, I am the Original Money Giant.. come beat me if you dare.. lol ”

“ I love to play card games of any kind and several board games as well. I would like to meet people who enjoy the same. ”

“ Hi, my name is Kathy, and I want to be in this group for more positive influence in my life, and to make new positive thinking friends. ”

“ HI MY NAME IS GINA AND I AM FROM SPRING HILL FL -I HAVE LIVED HERE FOR ABOUT 10 YRS AND I JUST BECAME SINGLE AND I AM INTERESTED IN MEETING SOME SINGLE PEOPLE IN MY AREA --TO GET TO KNOW AND WOULD LOVE TO JOIN A MEETUP--THANK YOU ”

“ I enjoy most all boardgames, Eurogames, Settlers of Catan, etc... Can be contacted at john_sadri@yahoo.com if interested in gaming. ”

“ I want to join this local meetup because I would like to meet people who live nearby and who want to socialize and enjoy life. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because my husband and I love to play cards! ”

“ I would love to meet new people and participate in some new activities. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'm thinking of buying a scooter! ”

“ Hi, I'm Betty. I love movies and movie-lovers. I live near the Clearwater-St Pete airport so I'm pretty close to just about everything. Hope to meet many of you soon ! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I would like to meet people with the same or similar interests in my area. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I hear that they are alot of fun. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I would like to get out more and meet new friends. I love to play board games and cards. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I used to get so much pleasure from the challenge of Scrabble. My husband doesn't like to play and I don't know anyone else that plays. I am really rusty but looking forward to getting back in the groove! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'd like to have more fun and meet some new people. I love the friends I have, but some variety would be nice. :) ”

“ Hi! I joined meetup back in late May/early June and it is fantastic! I have met a lot of interesting and nice people! I am interested in doing different things, including joining an anti-smoking group for the State of Florida. ”

“ I love to cook, board games and coffee events. I would like to meet others in my area who do the same. I would not mind hosting every once and a while. ”

“ Interested in boardgaming in general, particularly wargaming. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I enjoy getting out, and would like to meet new people and make new friends. Plus I like to sing Karaoke. ”

“ I want these local Meetups to meet new people and make new friends. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because Vivla Mort, VivlaGuerre, Vivla merceniare. Ask me what it means. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because & play Axis & Allies and I Live in Odessa Florida. ”

“ I want local Spiritualism Meetups because it will give me the opportunity to meet like minded people and at the same time be able to share deep talks about life and the truth of our being. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because Id like to make new friends and have fun. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I love to play, learn and take my poker game to the next level ”

“ My girlfriend and I moved to Sarasota from Ohio recently and hope to check out the local gaming scene. We're into Betrayal, Apples, Stratego and a lot of other board and video games. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I enjoy playing Settlers, Carcasonne, and other strategy community building games. I also like RISK, Monopoly, Clue, and the classics. Basically anything that is more fun than it is competitive. ”

“ I own an embroidery machine and would love to teach someone the trade. It is a lucrative biz and I could need some help soon! It is a combo - both learning PC software then sewing out garments, etc. at the machine. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because it would be enjoyable playing games once again! A great way to play the games I love and meet people. Scrabble, backgammon, monopoly you name it! ”