“ Ive been playing DDR on and off since 3rd Mix back in 1999 (I think). So thats like almost 10 years of playing xD I recently bought two Cobalt flux metal pads and wired some kind of arcade in my garage and play every weekend and would like to share! ”

“ Would love to see a Laurell K. Hamilton Meetup started ”

“ I've been making hand-sewn dolls and stuffed animals since I was ten. Recently, I made a side-trip into purses and hats. I'd love to meet with others who share the same interests, chat, learn, and just have fun. ”

“ Originally from NYC, I've recently moved to the O.C. I love reading local food blogs. Faves include The Epicurious Wanderer and Monster Munching! ”

“ back to the pirate vs ninjas. Now if they were on land the ninjas would win. pirates only have powers at sea. everyone knows that. land almost kills them by its self. But even with the dinosaurs the ninjas would be hard pressed. ”

“ I would love to find a group of geeks that can get along and the organizer isn't rude to their members!!! If this means I need to start it myself, I'm Game!!! Let me know what you want in a group! I'm good at geeking out? so I'm up for anything! ”

“ Trying to get out there and meet new folks! ”

“ I'm a geek and a nerd. Yay. I immersed myself in the sciences when in college, but ended up working in social services - that doesn't take away (or add to) my geekhood. I'd like to meet up with other laid back unpretentious people. ”

“ I think I'll qualify with this: Two friends and I sat in Togo's for an hour and debated the true definition of the word "algorithm"...one of us with a degree in computer science, the second in physics and the third in industrial engineering. ”

“ I like to hike ”

“ I met you guys at Justin's party, thought you were cool, and I liked your vibe. -Donnie ”

“ Heard about this group through a friend and it sounded fun. ”

“ Gamers unite! ...But not TOO closely - some of you people kinda smell... ”

“ Hello all. my name is Marc, and I am a computer techie in the Inland Empire region. I am interested in meeting new people and growing towards a happier, more comfortable social life. ”

“ hey people, glad to see there's a group on here for real cool people. I am a total gamer, comic and movie geek, looking forward too meeting all of you ”

“ Recently new to the california area, looking for new friends with simular interests. ”

“ I have never heard of meetup.com until this following weekend. Within one week I've had two people refer me to meetup.com and I figured it was about time I see what this was all about! ”

“ Hi. I have always been interested in geeky topics but I dont know much about them. I am very enthusiastic about what I do know and what to meet other geeks so I can learn what I dont. ”

“ Hello, I'm a geek from Orange. My wife and I enjoy gaming (Table-top, PC, console), Steampunk, reading, SciFI (addicted to several shows and movies.. always looking for more!). We like meeting new people and having a great time! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because Griffies are so cute and wouldn't it be fun to have a bunch of them together? ”

“ let's start it ”

“ My all-time favorite video game is "Star Raiders" for the Atari 400/800. I play "Stampede" on a 2600 emulator until I see bulls bobbing when my eyes are closed. When I was 12, I spent 6 hours getting 1,000,000 in "Laser Blast" for the patch. ”

“ I got my start playing roleplaying games, but my family commitments keep me in board games and out of RPGs. Still, I'm really excited about these new "Indy" RPGs, and the smaller time commitment that some of these games seem to enjoy. ”

“ Wine and cheese are two of my favorite things! ”

“ Hi all. I just mooved into Long Beach and looking for an rpg group to join. Please let me know if you have space available for one more gamer in your campain. ”

“ Um... Hello! Intros aren't my particular flavor of geek... so... yeah. lol :) ”

“ hi. i'm ark. a geeky gamer nerd from torrance looking to get a bit of a social life kick started. ”

“ A fum time with like minded folk? ”

“ Hi my name is Jana. I enjoy meeting new people especially ones that enjoy good food. ”

“ artist: mixed media, installation, video, collage see: www.mixedmediaexpressions.com ”

“ Would like to meet people that like to play cards, rpgs, golf, bowling, and movies. ”

“ I have been wargaming since I was 10, and love the vibe of a good gaming party. All the people I used to game with have moved out of state, so I am stoked to find a group to game with. ”

“ i'm addicted to games and puzzles. i also enjoy booze. ”

“ I am a geek and I like other geeks. ”

“ This is Kirt's bro. I finally decided to become an actual member. Be afraid. Be very afraid. ”

“ Hey, just new to Orange County and I'm dying to meet new folks. I'm a DJ too so I'd love to network over that also. ”

“ I am very interested in playing mah jong. I have learned to play on the computer, but I have never actually played with real people! Let's play! ”

“ Hey kids! I decided to join since I've been Jacq's +1 for for a few events now. ”

“ I want local Movie Fans Meetups because it's fun to discuss a flick with people after seeing it. :) ”

“ Hi. I've recently moved to Irvine for a new job at a dotcom. Looking forward to meeting some geeks. ”

“ I went to a movie event as a plus one, and got to meet some of the members. I had a great time and I love having being around people who know what I'm talking about when I use complete geek vernacular. ”

“ I enjoy roleplaying a fair bit, but the only people I know who partake, old high school buddies, are all powergaming, socially inept chumps. I thought, on a whim, that I might see if there's anything else to be offered in the area. ”

“ Well, i'm a geek. And i live in Costa Mesa. Pretty good reason i suppose. plus i got refered here by somebody on the SoCal Browncoats list. ”

“ Looking for a group of South Bay/Long Beach/West Side "Geeks" who are tech-hobbyists, into home theater, networking, programming, modding, or even hardware hacking. I'd like to have meetups to exchange ideas and "plans to take over the world!" ”

“ get to know more about wine & new friends. ”

“ i hate these things. :) i guess i just love loki... thor's cool too! I'd like to learn more! :) ”

“ I will recruited by my friend Jax. I classify myself as a "Geek in Training", but I am working on it! Are there special classes for my Jedi Geek training? Mind tricks, magic spells or "special exercises". I don't have to dance with a Wookie, Vampire ”

“ I'm a geek, and I'd love to meet other local geeks... in person, not just over the internets. ”

“ I am really just looking to find some cool, geeky, nerdy, artsy, fun, honest, open people to hang out with and have fun with. ”

“ UBER Geek here. nuff said. oh and my job title is Technology Evangelsit, so I travel the world preaching Geekdome. ”

“ Hi. ”

“ Geek by personality and profession. A double threat! ”

“ I'm into Sci Fi, fantasy, comics, board games, computer and video games Ren faire which should qualify me for my geek card;-) Plus I'm musician and it's well known that musicians are another kind of geekage. ”

“ I'm old school from way back. I started playing in between Alpha and Beta. Being a poor teen at the time, I couldn't afford anything. hehe Hopefully I'll make it to the next meet on the 7th and get to see some of you guys! ”

“ A geek of many flavors, though I am most passionate about high quality boffer larps, because they incorporate so many of the things that I love. I run an ongoing post-apocalyptic boffer larp with nerf guns called ApocaLARP. Check out the Yahoo group. ”

“ excellent geekdom ”

“ Why did I join this group? Clearly, it was for the chicks. ”

“ Hi my name is Nate I recently moved to this area from Philly. I am just looking to meet some new people to hang with and have some fun. ”

“ I enjoy working with others on their stand-up material or comedy sketch. As a stand-up comedian, it is a lot of fun to try my stuff out with others. ”

“ I guess I should say "greetings" or "salutations" rather than the usual "hi" since this is a geek group. But I'm not going to go so far as to say "all hailing frequencies open". :) ”

“ I'm from Orange County, but go and live near Cal Poly Pomona. I'm taking Mechanical Engineering courses. My biggest geek hobby is SCA, I just completed my armor. I'm a fan of Firefly, Steve Jackson games, goth/industrial, and R.A. Salvatore ”

“ RPG nut, Sci-fi fan, I've even slipped a little into comic books! ”

“ Hi there. Im Marshall, a fellow geek. I enjoy alot of different things and am always looking for new things to get into. Currently 21 workin on a Nursing degree. Current hobbies are SCA fencing, webcomics, WoW, D&D (both PC and pnp). Laters! ”

“ LA Geek looking to get social with other geeks. ”

“ Hi. I heard about this group from my friend Alex. I like scifi, philosophy, psychology, and gaming! That's mostly rpg gaming ”

“ I'm a writer and editor. I live in West LA. I have a scary face but I'm a very nice guy, I promise. ”

“ I am a medievalist and member of the SCA, who would like to expand my SCA experience as well as my excersize routines by adding fire dancing. I love drumming and drum circles, my current drum is a big 25 pounder. ”

“ I'm looking to to refine my abilities. I'm a web designer and I'd love to talk to people who use Corel Painter and the Wacom tablet. I'm fascinated with conceptart.org and I want to learn how to speed paint. ”

“ I have been an avid pen and paper gamer since I was 10 and love it still. I have also moved on into online MMORPG's and am currently addicted to EQ2. I would love meet up soon and have some fun with those who can relate to what I love most. ”