“ Hi, I'm a member & assistant organiser of AustraUSA on meetup for a few years now and I love it. I hope you can join in on some of the fun. Lawn Bowls in a few weeks. free Aussie Movie night, free Kayaking, Pub night for some fish & chips ”

“ www.austraUSA.com We are a very active social group for Aussies, KIWIS Brits & anyone with a genuine interest in our diverse cultures. We're based in LA, Orange County, Ventura County & now St Louis Missouri! We invite you to our next event! ”

“ Hi I am from London and moved out to San Bernardino County 3 years ago. I am married with one daughter. I own a Real Estate business www.missiongrove.com. Owuld love to hear from all you expats. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am British. ”

“ Hi All, My wife and have just moved to Newport Beach. I have moved for work. I am here as the International Market Manager for a couple of icon Aussie/Kiwi wines, Jacobs creek and Montana/Stoneleigh. We would love to get involved in any meetups. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am new to Switzerland (I am from California) and would like to make some new friends to hang out with. ”

“ Hi, My name is Jodi and I met the most fabulous bloke while vacationing in London...almost a year later he moved here and we will be getting married! We are looking for some new friends and things to get involved with! ”

“ I was born in Warlingham, England and moved to the US in 1975 (I was only 12). I returned to the UK when I was 16 for a year. My mother lives here in Thousand Palms but my oldest brother and most of my family is still in the UK. ”

“ I want to encourage people to get their hands in the soil & faces in the sun. I want good info out there, not the marketing of the new "wonder" herb. Real herbalism! Visit us at the Long Beach Herbal Study Group Meetup to see what we're doing! ”

“ I want local British Expats Meetups because I've just re-located from Florida and don't know anyone in LA ”

“ I'd love to share my love of the Greek language and meet fun people with similar interests. ”

“ I would like these local meetups beacuse I am am somewhat linked to the industry and would like to meet more people who have an interest in fashion design. ”

“ I've been here (US) for ever! Origionally from Manchester, Have lived in Phoenix, Eureka, CA, Seattle and now Tustin. Would love to meet with others who speak the same language- no need to transalate! ”

“ I am a newly licensed painting contractor and am looking to exchange business tips and information on how to run a successful painting contracting business. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because love british women! ”

“ Hey to all, I have been living in Boston for the last 12 years and have enjoyed all the time I have been in New England, however nothing lasts forever and I have been offered a fantastic job in So Cal so I am looking to meet a new brit pack in CA. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I may be moving to the area (here for an extended stay at the moment) on a more permanent basis in the future; would be nice to get together with people who have the same general interests. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because cultural and familial interest. ”

“ I'm 33 and live in Huntington Beach. Moved here in August 05 after relocating from Barcelona. Met a Californian girl in Barca and and now have a smiling 14 month old called Tristan. Would love to meet some Brits as I'm missing the humour! ”

“ Hi there- My husband and I just moved to Irvine from Australia. Andrew is an Aussie and I am a New Yorker. He likes to surf and I like to shop. He is an engineer and I am a marketer. He works at Broadcom and I am finishing my MBA. ”

“ I'm originally from Scotland and my husband is from Wales. We moved from one sunshine state (Florida) to the other......both very different from back home! ”

“ Originally from Newcastle but lived in London for 9 years until May 2005 when I moved to Irvine with my husband's job. As well as my husband Paul, I came over with my 2 year old daughter and dog. ”

“ Hi, I'm originally from Glasgow, but have been here for years. I live in Irvine and practice intellectual property law in Costa Mesa. ”

“ Hello my name is Deep. I am orignally from marylebone in London U.k now living in Newport Beach. I would like to meet other UK ex pats to discuss topics and make new friends. Deep. ”

“ Hi, I moved over here from Kent with my wife in January 06. We spent two months in a hotel looking for an apartment but now we have moved into South Laguna it is time to start settling in more. ”

“ Hi! I came to the US straight after college and have been here ever since. I decided to become a business lawyer here so I could infiltrate that strange bunch and learn to speak their language! ”

“ Originally from York, North Yorks. I went travelling round the world working for cruise lines in my early 20's and met my Californian husband on board. We have been married for 10 years and have a little girl "Arabella". ”

“ Hello! My name is Heather and I am originally from Newcastle Upon Tyne. I have never met any other Geordies the whole time I have been here ? I am wondering if there are any in L.A.? ”

“ I love to learn about different cultures. I belong to an Iranian organization and I have many friends from Quebec. I have participated in many cultural festivals: Israeli, Greek, Turkish, Quebecois, Vietnamese, Japanese, French, Chinese, Scottish, Ru ”

“ Lived in Fullerton for the past 22 years. Three grown up children, one of them currently an 'english team groupie'. He's in Germany following the team around, no tickets for any games just there for the fun of it. ”

“ Hi, I've lived in Orange since Sept. 2003. I came here to marry Susan after meeting her on the internet in 2000. I come from Dewsbury although originally from Romsey, Hants. I'm looking forward to meeting new friends. ”

“ Hi, I'm Adrian, I am originally from Yorkshire and have been in Orange County now for about 11 years. Would like to meet up with other Brits and have a good laugh. ”

“ Recently moved here from London and pining for my friends and social life... Followed my heart across the sea and have married a gorgeous Brit - yes, they do exist! I am originally Greek/ South African but lived in the UK for 9 years. ”

“ Am very good at Ms. Pac Man, know the difference between Monet and Manet, do yoga, enjoy social-poli-econ discussions, love adventure travel, like live stage, was caught reading a book in a cafe, eat healthy, love to do things, pass GO! Collect $200 ”

“ Hi I'm Isabel. Left UK in 2000, spent 6.5 happy yrs in Oz and arrived in OC June 2006. Hubby, me & 2 kids Dual Brit/Oz citizs (so we always win one sport!!). Looking fwd to mtg people who get dry humour& don't think I sound like MPoppins/Suprnanny! ”

“ hi i, my husband and i moved here from southampton with his work. would like to meet up other brits and laugh and chat. ”

“ Well lets see...I love the outdoors- I'm a huge sports fan! Football(raiders) and baseball (dodgers). I love Dancing and Music! I love the Beach!! I wanta learn to surf!! I like snowboarding and Playing in the snow! I love Being at the beach! I love ”

“ I'm English, lived all over the place, and now moving from Singapore to Newport Beach/Corona Del Mar area. Should get settled around March 07, so looking forward to meeting members of this group as soon as possible. ”

“ I was born and raised in Southern California. A few years back I studied abroad in London and met my future husband. We have lived together in both London and LA and now we are settling down in Dana Point. Martin is from Notting Hill originally. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I would like to meet some new people with similar interests ”

“ Hey peeps... I signed up about ten minutes ago... fluked finding this Brit group... was actually looking for just local coffee groups to make friends. Recently divorced and appreciating time is mine once more. Forgotten how to socialise. :( help :) ”

“ Hi, I'm a fairly new resident to Orange County. I've been here since November 23rd 2005 and I'm still loving it. I 'm originally from Instow, Devon, England a little known village located by the sea. Living in Rancho Santa Margarita, yay! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because there seems to be a sense of humour barrier sometimes with the people i meet, also networking to find work ”

“ Looking forward to meeting some new people in the area to have some fun. Moved here 2004 from Scotland. ”

“ Would like to meet and chat with other Brits, hear about your U.S. living experience and gather helpful tips on living here. Both my husband and myself are Brits, living in SoCal. ”

“ I want local British Expats Meetups because, 8 years after leaving Leeds, my hubby & I are suffering serious irony-withdrawal & he's in need of intelligent 'real football' conversation which, alas, I can't provide. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I just moved here from Boston and want to meet like minded Brits like I hung out with on the East Coast, and generally just to meet new people ”

“ I'm Helene, originally from Surrey. Been here far too many years and frequently have severe brit withdrawals. ”

“ Just moved to Pasadena from San Francisco. I've been in the States for 5 years and am originally from London. Would love to meet more fellow expats here :) ”

“ Hi I'm Debs from London and my husband Ian is from Glasgow. We have two kids, age 21/2 and 1 year. we have just moved too Costa Mesa and would love to get together with some fellow Brits for lager and laughs ! ”

“ I'm a reporter seeking sources for London bombing story. But since I'm here, maybe some of you have other story ideas? ”