I had a lot of fun socializing with everyone this year.  As much as I enjoy when my friends come to my events, I also enjoy meeting new people.  This year, I met so many wonderful new people in my group.  Many of the new people have also become great friends of mine.  One thing I enjoy about my group is how quickly friendships are formed.  Looking back at the pictures, it looks like we have known each other forever.  But I see in many of the pictures that people actually met for the first time at that event.

I want to thank all those who gave me suggestions of places to go with my group.  I’m sorry if I did not use your suggestion.  I also want to thank people for complimenting me as an organizer and writing nice reviews about me and my group on the Meetup site.  A special thank you to those that drove me places I could not get to otherwise.  

This year, I took the group to many new places throughout the DC Metropolitan area that I wanted to check out; as well as going back to some fun spots I have enjoyed in the past.  I have already started a list of some new places I want to check out next year.  I promise to go back to many fun spots we have enjoyed this year.

Lastly, I just want to say thanks for coming along on all my adventures throughout the DC area.  As much as you appreciate what I do, I appreciate you coming to my events even more.  Every event -- whether it was a Meetup or non Meetup (hanging with friends) -- was filled with a lot of fun and a lot of laughs.  I have so many wonderful memories with many of you throughout the entire year.

I want to wish each of you a Happy and Healthy New Year.  I look forward to socializing with you in 2015.

Scott Magid