“ I'm a transplant from Philly and like when I'm not the only accent to make fun of! ”

“ Hi there, I moved to the East Bay a few years ago and I can't get out of this culture shock! I'm looking to meet like-minded east bay folks who like a bit of sarcasm, don't take themselves too seriously and like to have a great time! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I just moved out here from the Philly area - and want to meet new people out here on the West coast. ”

“ I grew up in NY and spend my summers back there...I like to meet people from NY and the east coast...they are real! ”

“ Why not?! ”

“ I agee... "why not"... we gotta support the boys!!! ”

“ Just moved from Jersey and would love to meet some East Coast transplants out here! ”

“ Hello fellow New Englanders out there! Anyone from the north shore? Where are you all out here in NorCal? Let's go eat Chowda and chear on all kinds of sport ball. Wickid pissa. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I grew up in Jersey right outside of Philly and I'd love to meet people that miss a good cheesesteak like I do. ”

“ Pat's is good, Geno's is better but nothing beats a good Pork Roll, Egg and Cheese sandwich... ”

“ I want these local Meetups because people from New York or the East Coast "get" others in a way no one else does! :) ”

“ Happily married with 3 cats, like good food, live music and travel. Would like to meet people with similar interests. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because there's something about East Coast people -- their humor, candor and warmth, accents, that I miss. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I love my 11 and 12 year old rescue dogs. Started PetsOnBoard.com back in 1996, now working on PawShow.com. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I miss the sense of humor. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because, although I've been a West Coaster for more years than many have been alive, the yearning for an egg cream, a good pastrami sandwitch, a soft pretzel to go along with some smart-ass banter, just doesnt go away. ”

“ I want local Ex-EastCoaster Meetups because I love the Northeast! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because my familty is from NYC and it would be fun to meet others. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because we Ex-Eastcoasters understand each other! We share a similar cultural background (East Coast) yet we all chose to flee to the West Coast. There must be something to it! ”

“ Always good meeting people - Trying to live everyday like I'm from Jersey. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am from New York, just recently moved here and missing my family & friends and the East Coast personality in general! ”