“ My name is David Rich, Iv'e been here in Portland since I came to the States in 1981. I am Divorced, have 12 year old son called Bradley, I am a Real estate broker with Liberty Group here on Hawthorne ”

“ We are an adoptive family. We believe that our 5 year old son has neurological damage due to prenatal alcohol exposure. We are at the beginning stages of figuring this whole thing out and would love to connect with other families. ”

“ Hello, My name's Ralph and I've been in the states for almost 9 years now, most of those in Portland. I'm married to a Chicagoan and live verry close to the Horsebrass (coincidence? :) ) I work as a software engineer for a company downtown. ”

“ Hello, My name is Shay Robert. I was born in Ipswitch England and moved to Albuquerque New Mexco when i was 10. Major Culture shock! i hated it, so when i Turned 18 i took off to Portland. I'm a Really Easy going guy, and can get along with anyone! ”

“ I want to start riding again and enjoy the company of others ”

“ I want these local Meetups because it'd be nice to meet some other black people when i get to Portland! ”

“ Would love to share some British humour. Just moved to Portland, though I've been out of England for a while now and love meeting people who feel like home. ”

“ I manage a large non-profit webste. Not really a start-up, but I'd like to meet and discuss ideas with others in Portland. ”

“ We, my husband and I are 'almost' Brits, we have the Dutch nationality and have just moved from France, Brittany to Portland. In Brittany we had many Brit expats friends and even had Sky tv ;-) So that makes us almost Brits ;-). ”

“ I'm not a Brit - but I love em'! Trust me, I won't ask anyone stupid questions about if they've ever met Tom Jones or know the Queen and or Tony Blair. BTW - my name isn't Sissy - not sure why I said that - my name is Sherry! ”

“ HI! my name is Carla and I am currently living just outside portland with my english fiancee, we havent met any other brits and would love to be involved in your group! ”

“ Hello. My name is Erica. I am from London, but also live in Portland. I would be interested to meet up and chat with other like minded people! I have a few projects that are so very nearly finished. It would be lovely to complete these in company. ”

“ Cheers, My name is Jeremy and I am interested in exposing myself more to British culture. I may want to live and work in the UK someday for a while and would like to learn more about life there. ”

“ Hi, I'm Claire. I've been in Portland for the past 2 1/2 years with my husband Tim. We love it here, although we do miss a decent pint at the local and some good old fish"n"chips! ”

“ Hi, My name is Hope. My Mum was British, I grew up in High Wycombe-Buckinghamshire. I relocated to Portland as a child when she died. I miss it and I am trying to get back there. Yearning for the sound of home I seek my out countrymen. ”

“ I am keen to meet people who share my love of fitness and body building . I am currently a SAHM with 2 young children and a qualified personal trainer ”

“ I want local Expat Australian Meetups because it would be nice to connect with some fellow Aussies. ”

“ I want local Expat Brit Meetups because I'm a bloody brit :-) ”

“ Hi I have lived in Portland Oregon for 6 years now, sometimes I still get a little homesick, would love to meet up with other expats. I am orginally from Verwood in Dorset. ukportland@hotmail.com ”

“ I've now been in PDX for over 2 years and love it here - especially the kayaking. dandoble1@yahoo.com. 24th Sept 05: This group is still going strong, but not using this website. If interested in joining us, best to contact Dierdre directly. ”

“ arrived in may 2004 after working in Portland for 3 months in 2001. Here to stay! ”

“ Hi, my name is Lee. Moved here from Essex 16 months ago. Got married 7/7/03 and looking forward to making a new life here. Any ideas where I can watch some decent football? ”