“ No one lives by us (well CL and Janesville ...) but you Chicago and Rockford people each have enough to start your own groups - I'm jealous! ”

“ I am a father of 2 teenage sons who is frustrated with the hypocrasy of the Cook County domestice relations courts. ”

“ I'd love to see a skeptics meetup get started near Milwaukee. Any takers? ”

“ Hello, I'm Jennifer. I'm a married mother of 3 and consider myself to be an atheist/humanist. I would love to have a meetup that is close to home since gas is so expensive. I look forward to meeting other rational minds in the area. ”

“ Hello ”

“ I am a person who enjoys learning about the cultures, spiritual beliefs and thoughts, ancient through progressive, of others. My journey is one of interest and exposure to ideas and ways of life unfamiliar. Freedom to learn and choose is key for me ”

“ I want these local Meetups to meet fun and like minded people. ”

“ Hello, I am a retired physician living in the Elgin area. I would like to talk with other Skeptics, Atheists and Humanists. ”

“ Hi, I'm Kat from Evanston and I'm looking for a group for parents of autistic spectrum kids near me or a group to start a Beatles meetup. I'm willing to help lead a Beatles group. You can find me at www.beatle-fans.com or www.objectivistliving.com ”

“ Hi: How bout a cup? I am @ the Stone Creek 85th & Bluemound almost every weekday morning 8-9AM. I usually have FFRF or CFI magazines out. Or contact me through www.freethoughtsocietyofwisconsin.org ”

“ Hi! I've been in Chicago two years, and kept waiting to meet people who have heard of Point of Inquiry or Penn's radio show. After explaining Bacon & A Kiss Airlines for the 50th time, I figured it was time to seek you people out. ”

“ Looking for skeptical friends and interesting conversation. ”

“ Just an old curmudgeon frustrated by living in a world of fantasy where people make critical decisions following the instructions of the angel on their shoulder, or somebody's german shepherd, rather than actual analysis of available facts. ”

“ I am a teacher of evolution and I'd like to meet other enlightened minds. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because living in Bush's America has become very scary.The scarcity of clear-thinking people in my life is going to make me a CYNIC!!! (I hope I'm not there already!) ”

“ 45 years young professional male in the midst of a divorce. ”

“ I want these local Meetups to meet people who think or feel as passionately about certain things as I do. ”

“ Brights and the like must organize, politicize, and recruit. ”

“ My inner nerd is stifled and needs an outlet. I also don't meet enough nerds. ”

“ I'm interested in meeting new people. ”

“ Hi! I was born in Spain and moved to the US in 1993. Divorced in 2004, no children. Ex-math teacher, I currently work in a technical position at a university. ”

“ I'm a photographer looking to collaborate with models to build my portfolio. ”

“ I am currently working on my second master's degree (at Marquette). I am married, with two children (boys, ages 11 and 7) and three stepchildren (ages 21, 18, and 15). I am also working (very part-time) as an independent contractor for a nonprofit. ”

“ Networking is important & electronic medium is fast and cheap! I am reaching out to other humanists to tell them about local activities. Carol Smith humanist(at)ameritech.net Southeast Wi FreeThinkers http://swift.humanists.net www.secular.org ”

“ I want local Philosophy Meetups because I enjoy discussing philosophy. ”

“ I'm a high school and college physics instructor, and I love to spread the skeptical viewpoint among my students. Remember, in the immortal words of those awesome skeptics, Penn & Teller: "Elvis never did no drugs!" ”

“ Hey All, In the 80's I started monthly Chicago area SMUT (single Mensans under thirty-something) meetings. Now I'm 44 with a wife and 2 kids and I have some time again for social goings on. Live music, board games, biking, volleyball, cookouts. ”