“ I'm new to New Orleans, but I've lived in Louisiana since 2005. this is a great city, full of history and culture. I currently teach U.S> and African American history at UNO, and I'm open to most experiences. (In the photo, I'm on the right.) ”

“ I'm in Biloxi and would like to see what you're up to. ”

“ My name is May and I just moved from California to NOLA. My interests include movies, reading, exploring the city, meeting new friends, gym, running, my dog, eating, poker, and pretty much game for anything. ”

“ just friends go to the islands and have a good time can provide boat to get there and back ”

“ I'd love to see a book club started a little closer than Mobile...I love to read and would love to meet other people people with the same interests...Any daytime events would need to be kid friendly, though as I am a stay at home mom. ”

“ Hi , I am ready to have fun and make new friends. ”

“ Fun young woman that loves to meet new people and having safe fun too. ”

“ looking for a social type club ”

“ I'm single and would like to meet new friends. ”

“ What an awesome sounding group. I look forward to meeting you and having some fun together. ”

“ I enjoy meeting new people and brunch is my favorite meal of the day! After Katrina, a lot of my friends never came back to New Orleans so I would like to make new ones during my busy work schedules. See you at the table! ”

“ I am a mature female (retired writer). I love to meet new people and good food, of course, and jazz. ”

“ I love New Orleans restaurants and fine dining ”

“ vote for the 'national initiative for democracy', a real vote for life the way you want it. www.nationalinitiative.us ”

“ I would like this meetup because I am starting out in my business and want to get out and meet people in the community. ”

“ For one or more of the following reasons: Professional and Personal Growth; Health and Fitness; Community and Spirtual Fulfillment(sp?); and/or just want to have some fun after a long week of work. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am a single/divorced mother with a full-time job. Don't have much of a social life. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am newly divorced and ready to move on with my life! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because it's something new and different. You can naver have too many friends. ”

“ I just moved to town and am looking to meet people in New Orleans who want to explore the city. I would like to find some favorite hang out spots for coffee, dinner, and drinking beers. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to be a friend. ”

“ Hi. I started this group because I'm looking for some single people to go out and have fun with. Everyone my age that I know, is married with children and no longer interested in going out unless it's family oriented. ”

“ Brand new place, brand new job... and no friends! Good thing there are so many places to eat, drink, and be merry. I don't want to do it alone--- are there others out there interested in exploring local culture?! ”

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

“ Local Meetups sounds very interesting. Can never have to many friends!! ”

“ Sounds like a fun way to meet new people. ”

“ I feel it is important to have local Book-Swap Meetups because the people in New Orleans really need to have community contact with each other these days. Having focused meetups to enjoy common likes will be very beneficial! ”