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Title: Legislature is open today 1/16
Post by: Jl808 on January 16, 2013, 11:11:05 AM

Go there for free food.

Say hello to the politicians and let them know your point of view.

Title: Re: Legislature is open today 1/16
Post by: Aiea78 on January 16, 2013, 11:41:43 AM

eh?  :D

Title: Legislature is open today 1/16
Post by: Jl808 on January 16, 2013, 11:55:19 AM

Today is opening day of the state legislature. Legislators open their doors to meet and greet their constituents. Folks are welcome to come by and get some small pupus from the leg office and say hello to the lawmakers.

Check it out. It's good fun if you can make it at lunch time.

Title: Re: Legislature is open today 1/16
Post by: DuckFat on January 16, 2013, 12:17:02 PM

I'm sitting in a 8-hour tax seminar.......

Title: Re: Legislature is open today 1/16
Post by: zippz on January 16, 2013, 12:45:19 PM

I've been to these opening day ceremonies a few years ago, not sure how they are now since I've heard they're more low key now.  Each senator and representatives office would have food for the public, and you can talk to them say Hi, voice your opinions, etc.  It's a friendly atmosphere where everyone is happy prior to the sessions where they hate eachother.

Title: Re: Legislature is open today 1/16
Post by: Heavies on January 16, 2013, 09:51:41 PM

Quote from: zippz on January 16, 2013, 12:45:19 PM

I've been to these opening day ceremonies a few years ago, not sure how they are now since I've heard they're more low key now.  Each senator and representatives office would have food for the public, and you can talk to them say Hi, voice your opinions, etc.  It's a friendly atmosphere where everyone is happy prior to the sessions where they hate eachother.

IMO they don't hate each other, they make like they want to 'make things better', then pat each other on the back when they 'get things done' SMH LOL

Title: Re: Legislature is open today 1/16
Post by: SpeedTek on January 16, 2013, 10:02:41 PM

Quote from: DuckFat on January 16, 2013, 12:17:02 PM

I'm sitting in a 8-hour tax seminar.......

Change occupations quick. I almost got sucked into that. My whole family does that.
There are more fun things in life.

Title: Re: Legislature is open today 1/16
Post by: rswarrior1700 on January 17, 2013, 07:37:32 AM

Quote from: SpeedTek on January 16, 2013, 10:02:41 PM

Change occupations quick. I almost got sucked into that. My whole family does that.
There are more fun things in life.

My dad does that  and is stuck in doing that even if he decides to retire people will still coming up to his door.

Title: Re: Legislature is open today 1/16
Post by: DuckFat on January 17, 2013, 08:07:10 AM

Quote from: SpeedTek on January 16, 2013, 10:02:41 PM

Change occupations quick. I almost got sucked into that. My whole family does that.
There are more fun things in life.

Hahaha, ya I know. I'm an auditor now but since my CPA firm knows about my tax background I get used/abused during tax season and it is "highly recommended" I do some tax CPEs (continuing professional education).