I think there's a lot of people that believe surveyors are public servants; that we perform our services for free; we can show up to the property and magically mark their boundaries and ride off into the sunset, waving our hat, saying, "No need to thank me ma'am"!
One time and one time only was there a "No need to thank me, Ma'am."?ÿ We had been dating for over six months at the time.?ÿ BTW, she DID pay the invoice in full. ??? ??? ??? ??? ????ÿ
Me: (After a very prolonged game of 20 questions)?ÿ That sounds like a somewhat common job for a two-lot tract in your city.?ÿ Those usually run around $XXXX, plus or minus, depending on things that's can create problems or help make it easier.
Caller:?ÿ WHAT?????ÿ My barber's cousin's next door neighbor had a survey done just last month for $350.?ÿ What kind of money-grubbing thief are you?
Aussie contractor: Mate, I've just built a 25m concrete poowel (pool).
Me: Crickets.
Aussie contractor: Mate, I've just built a 25m concrete pool and I was gonna fill it today but it rained overnight and its lifted a meter out the ground at one end.
I am dead.?ÿ Died about a year and a half ago.?ÿ But I do still survey.
It's somewhat more expensive now, though, as I have to hire mortals that not only know what they're doing but can understand my direction.?ÿ Rare breed, but I know a couple guys.?ÿ You heard me OK though, eh??ÿ Interesting.
