“ We moved from the UK to the East Bay in July 2007 with my husband's job and have three small children. We love getting out and about in the fresh air to explore the fantastic local area and meet new people. ”

“ Well I don't have cable so no BBC America. ”

“ I am from England and have dual British and American citizenship. I have, also, lived many years in Germany. I miss England and Europe very much, and I would like to meet people from England and Europe for socializing. ”

“ Ive just moved from london england,and i want to get to know the area as well as get fit in the process. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because They are cool subjects(maybe lump em all together to make it more interesting?? ;)). ”

“ It would be great to meet other Brits - especially other families! Coming in June 2008 from PA. ”

“ Hi, I am a Brit, single, living in Santa Clara. Have lived in the Bay Area for over 11 years. I am very outgoing, love to live life to the full, love to laugh until I have to slap my thigh. Looking forward to meeting new friends here. ”

“ Ended up in NYC via Tokyo; have an American fiance, so in need of immersion in British culture now and then. ”

“ Hallo, I am not a new member but had to register again to access the site. Long story, don't ask. ”

“ Hi, I'm in Santa Cruz for the weekend over from London and I'm keen to watch the Liverpool vs. Arsenal match tomorrow morning. Anyone able to drink beer at 8 am? Mat ”

“ Hello - another Aussie who has been living in Mountain View for the last year. Before that, was in London with my husband. Would love to meet up with other Australians or English folk to stave off the homesickness. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I love the UK, British football (especially the English national squad and Manchester United) and British girls!!! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i don't get to go back to Scotland often enough....i miss Scottish people!! ”

“ Have been in NYC for 3 years. Originally from Melton Mowbray (yes where they make the pork pies). Currently working at NYU in cancer research ”

“ I want these local Meetups because my wife and I are moving to Australia and we would like to now more about the culture. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am bored bored bored and need a bloody drink. I'm married with 2.0 kids and missing pork scratchings. Somebody organize something and I will show up, I woud but I couldn't organize a pu in b. ”

“ Aussie Mum of two under 4 in Mtn View - hubby interested in watching Wallabies or Waratahs Rugby ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I miss knowing British people, miss the humour. I have been in the Bay Area for 11 years. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I love football and the UK (Go MAN U!) and I find that hanging out with others over a good game is a good laugh. ”

“ Me and my husband moved to Walnut Creek from Wales in January 07, would really like to meet other British people in this area ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I love english football first. Ok Chelsea first and foremost. But I also like Ligue 1 and La Liga Primera. I would love to meet people who have a similar interest. ”

“ I mizz oz like crazy...would love to meet some aussies to skull some beers and play some footy :) cheers! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am a exPat Brit living in Los Gatos but I work fulltime and have 2 kids, I'd be interested in attending something local vs in San Francisco :-) ”

“ I am originally from Sao Paulo, Brasil. I have lived in the bay area for quite some time now. I love the European way, culture, and people. I joined meetup to hopefully build new friendships with Europeans living in the bay area. ”

“ I want local Expat Meetups because I'm an expat from Europe and find Americans to be different. ”

“ I want local British Expats Meetups because I am actually an American interested in traveling to Great Britain and would like to meet Brit expatriates before I go. I am a musician and writer and enjoy the artistic scene in the Bay Area. ”

“ Just moved to San Fran from London where I was living for 18 Months. I am from Sydney and am working in Sunnyvale. Would be good to have a regular group to catch up with as I don't know anyone outside of work. Nice to have some sun again!!!! Cheers! ”

“ Hi, I'm Marina and I've been here for 10 years - and I only thought I was coming here for 2!! :) I work for a multi-national company and am surrounded by Europeans all day, but it will be nice to meet up with some Brits too! ”

“ hi, my name is sarah, i haved lived here 12 yrs now and after a divorce iam in need of some english friends to hang out with for a good laugh and the appreciation of a decent beer! ”

“ Moved from London in 2003 and living in Redwood Shores. Work in Biotech in Redwood City. ”

“ Living in Palo Alto working as a researcher. Originally from Birmingham, Bristol, Brixham and Worcester. ”

“ Been in the Bay Area for 10 years now. My wife and I are both from Plymouth - we go back every year. Had our first baby in December 2004 so socialising is a bit harder now. Love to meetup with fellow Southerners - even Northerners at a push :-) ”

“ I moved to the East Bay from London in October 2001 after I married a Californian. I miss England and often feel like the proverbial legal alien! Would love to swap experiences with other Brits. Feel free to email me: joanna@wildbryde.com ”

“ I'm 35, married to a great guy -no kids. We moved here to the Bay Area (East Bay) 4 years ago. Miss the social life from home. Like camping, walking, food wine and having a giggle. ”