“ I love to hike and am new to the area and have lots to see! I have heard so much about this group and am excited about our adventures. ”

“ Want to start a beach walking group at Mickler's Landing in Ponte Vedra. Meet up at 7pm?start walking 7:15 to 8:15. All levels of fitness. Walk at your own pace. Start Tuesdays and Thursdays. If interested pls contact me at jaclynn0711@yahoo.com ”

“ I am looking to meet new friends and get out there and get more invovled! I am 47 yrs. and my kids are now grown and on there own and I am feeling alittle of the empy nest thing. I do work, however my hubby works swing shift so weekends & eve free. ”

“ Hi, I'm Jen. I am a high school English teacher who recently moved to Jacksonville with her husband, dog, and three cats. I'm looking forward to meeting and making new friends here. ”

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“ I want to meet some folks to walk with. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i like meeting new people and love worshipping The Lord! ”

“ Hi, i will be 51 this year! I recently returned to Jax, children are grown and tho I work, I would love to meet some women my age with similar interests to share good times and laughs with! ”

“ I've been in JAX a little over a year, having relocated from Maryland. I teach in Duval County so the work days are pretty busy. I'd like to meet and socialize with new people. ”

“ I am in Jacksonville and would like to get out and enjoy life, focus on my hobbies :) ”

“ Hello! I'm looking forward to meeting new people in this group. ”

“ Hello, I'm Barbara-soon to be 56 yrs old. Just recently divorced after 43 yrs. Not by my choice. But would love to meet new friends. Enjoy music, movies, bike rides, etc. within reason. I think this may be good for me. I'm trying to loose weight to ”

“ Hi, I am new to the Jacksonville area, 49 years old, and manage to walk 1-2 hours per day weather permitting. I look forward to meeting others to walk with and enjoy some good conversation. ”

“ Hello, would love to meet new people. ”

“ Hello, My husband and I move to Florida a year ago. I could use a few friends and adult conversation. I am a Southern Living consultant and I sell a few clothing items online. ”

“ Hi! My name is John and I look forward to participating in some of the Meetups in the Jacksonville area. The Walking Meetup sounds interesting! ”

“ Hello! I'm Kristy and I'm only 5' tall so I can't walk too fast with these short legs, but I love walking! ”

“ Hello everyone, After many years of service in the Navy, I am ready to start climbing again. I am looking for folks to camp, fish, canoe and climb with. Come one come all, the adventure has just begun! ”

“ I am looking for some folks in my area that enjoy the same crafts that I do, such as crocheting, cross stitching and reading, music, dancing, pets and so much more! ”

“ I belong to a similar group in Cincinnati, OH and they are very active and organized. I'm in JAX for the winter and spring. Hubby Tony comes to visit now and then. I work P/T as a tax preparer. Hopefully, someone will take over. ”

“ I'm Single and I can't wait to meet new people with simular interest! These groups really sound like FUN : ) you can contact me directly at ascinvestors@comcast.net ”

“ Hello Everybody, I want to pursue the nightlife meetup to meet new people and have a good time and enjoy life with others for the moment. ”

“ Its hard to meet people that like doing the same things. I am single and do not always like doing things all by myself :) I'd like to meet guys to just hang out with that like riding the trails in the woods, you get to see wildlife, its fun! ”

“ I am three years new to Florida. I am retired but do work part time in order to keep busy. I love walking, nature and gardening and would love to meet people of all ages with similar interests. I am an active person with diversified interests. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am new to the area and would like to meet like minded people. ”

“ I currently live in Washington DC. I own a second home on Vilano Beach and intend to move there after I retire in late December 2007. I'm healthy, but 30 plus years of a desk job have taken a toll. I vacation a lot and would like to do more hiking in ”

“ Love Scabble for the conversation and the competition. There is a Scrable Club already, but they meet WED at 1 in the Golden Corral on San Jose south of 295. I can't make the time. Be glad to find some more Scrabble friends! ”

“ Want to get out, do more and meet new people! ”

“ every day of life should offer the stability of something new and interesting ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am trying to get rid of the weight and change my way of living my life. ”

“ Just moved to the area and looking to meet people. Love working out and think this is going to be so much fun. I cant wait until the next walk! ”

“ Hi, I'm Joan, relatively new to JAX. Love walking and hiking. Have belonged to walking and hiking groups in NJ and Texas, and they were all fabulous. Especially love walking in historic neighborhoods, but also enjoy state parks. ”

“ Howdy Pardner's! ”

“ As if I didn't already know, my doc recently pointed out to me that I really should exercise. I was thinking how great it would be to have someone to walk with and then I found your link on Craigslist. It must be fate! See you soon! ”

“ My name is Tasha, I move here in Jacksonville, FL a year ago. I moved here after I had my daughter she is now 1 years old. So I am looking for walking exercise program not to much interesting in hicking just want to get back in shape. I just need a l ”

“ Hi, I am Pamela and I moved to Jacksonville in August 2006 from England. I want to meet people in Jacksonville with common interests. I enjoy walking, reading, astrology and tarot. ”

“ Hi, my name is Dawn. I have lived in Jax my whole life. Married with 2 kids and hubby hates movies so?? ”

“ I'm a liberty-minded, eclectic spiritualist, WAHM, wife, homeschool mom & mystery shopper. My interests are walking, meeting other moms & promoting liberty. I want to become a doula. Ask me how you can have a greener, safer home for less $$$ ”

“ Ronald Johnson South Ponte Vedra Beach resident ”

“ Been in Jax for 9 months. Moved from ATL , i am in my mid 20's and have a variety of interests, including clubbing on the wknds. I am hoping to have as active a social life here as i have in ATL. ”

“ Hello All, I used to do a lot of fell walking when in the UK but haven't done much walking in this area. Walks are a great way to see nature and have a chance to really get to know people. I look forward to meeting you. ”

“ I'm interested in philosophy and hiking and kayaking. I agree with what Anne posted: "Meetups are great because they use technology for non-hookup human interaction that's not random and not enforced." ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I would like to expand my friendships. I am hoping to find some great people to have fun with ”

“ Hola! Just back from a wonderful trip to Mexico (see photo - friendly clown greeting me). Want to learn more, and improve the Spanish I know. Hope to get together and share ideas with folks who are already fluent, or just starting on their way! ”

“ Hi David, needing to start a healthy lifestyle, I enjoy exercise and the learning would just be an added bonus. ”

“ Hello, My name is Amanda and I am on a sparkpeople team. I have a walking partner from that group, and we now walk 4 miles every Tues. and Thurs. evening. But I would like to walk/jog more days. If there is anyone who lives around Mandarin and woul ”

“ Namaste Starseeds! As a fellow starseed and Indigo, I have started The Central Florida Indigo meet-up, Indigo_Network @yahoo...check it out and take this opportunity to connect with your peeps and develope your skills! ”

“ hi there..we are a couple with growing teenagers...and now able to leave the house without them...lol... ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am a single new queer mommy who breastfeeds, cosleeps, babywears and uses cloth diapers. Would love to meet other mommies with similar values! ”

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