“ Got certified a year and a half ago, and love to get my fins wet! I have dived in the Keys, Mexico, Mozambique and Thailand, and I'd love to discover the entire underwater world! ”

“ Hi, my name is Melissa. I'm vegan and have been since June of 2006. So about a year and a half. I just found this site, and think it's great. I'm looking forward to meeting so new people, and maybe making some new friends. ”

“ The following is a link to a donation page for new nonprofit spay/neuter clinic. Please help First Coast No More Homeless Pets solve the pet overpopulation problem. http://www.firstgiving.com/imranjawaid ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'm interested in meeting others in the community with similiar interests. ”

“ I enjoy being among others who apply the spiritual principles in their lives in a concrete way. We're here to learn and to teach and for that we must put ourselves in environments that support this kind of work. ”

“ Hi, my name is Lola, semi-retired, orginally from Manhattan ”

“ Definitely interested in learning more about this meetup group. I am the assistant organizer for the Jax vegan and vegetarian, Animal rights and pet rescue groups. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I care about myself and my environment. I am committed to creating peace and harmony in my life and my surroundings ”

“ President Bush is a liar and people need to realize that before he ends up ruining us all... ”

“ I am new to kayaking and would like to find a buddy to go with. ”

“ Hi ive been Vegan for a month and would like to meet others in the area ”

“ Hi! I would like to meet other coffee lovers for weekend afternoon or evening chats. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am working towards the Hippocrates Living Foods lifestyle, and I would like to meet people with similar habits. ”

“ hello my name is will i have lived in jax all my life and only meet 2 other vegans so i'm interested in meeting others. ”

“ Hi! I've been on the scene organizing NEFVS dinners in St. Aug. and Jax for 5 years. I'm thrilled to be part of a growing regional veg presence to promote compassionate living --not eating our friends is a great place to start! ”

“ I can't say that I will go 100% raw but in the hot weather I like to eat about 75% raw. Salad gets boring after a while so I need some good ideas for quick raw preps. ”

“ My name is Christopher. I am a 21 year old student attending the University of Florida and studying Environmental Engineering. I love Gainesville and would love to meet like-minded people in the area. ”

“ I am interested in starting an Emergent Cohort for North Central Florida. ”

“ I'm Alan and I'm entering my 20th year as a vegan. I live alone (divorced) with my many rescued cats and parrots, and make my living selling marbles, of all things. ”

“ I want local Vegetarian Meetups because I believe man/women can live healthier without eating meat. Where there is unity there is strength! ”

“ Hey, I'm Erin. I've been a vegan since October 2004 and have never looked back. I'm a student at Flagler College in St. Augustine (originally from Youngstown, Ohio) and I devote as much time as I can into being an animal rights activist. So hello! ”

“ I want local Raw Food Meetups because I want to meet people with the same interest and learn from them about quick and easy recipies. ”