Two days ago I sent a courteous note to another surveyor pointing out that his subdivision is based upon brass caps he found in the street but unfortu...

@flga-2-2?ÿ Like so.

@jim-in-az Absolutely. Learning surveying is one thing, but learning how to run a business is an entirely different subject. Accounting, business law,...

Folding compact mirror.?ÿ Great for reflecting sunlight down into a handwell,?ÿ or for looking at the bubble when you set the rod up too high. Craft s...

Probably the first story I memorized, about age 4. In my little voice: And the bwidge kweaked and gwoaned.

@mike-marks?ÿ Well yeah, one fewer lens. The T- family were wonderful instruments but GPS is so much better.

I like the word "recovered." I usually just say found (whatever) but recovered has a nice ring to it..

Not in Tucson. You sure you aren't dealing with a clerk blindly following a rule.

I certainly do, and have for 22 years. I don't want the price shoppers - my niche is the prime clients who are willing to pay me to get it right the f...

If the bent rebar is solidly set then I will carefully straighten it. If not, spin it, remove the bent rebar, and shoot the hole. Keep in mind that it...

@jim-frame?ÿ What Jim said, exactly.

My problem is I sometimes come across an unusual situation, make up a code which seems logical, and that evening I'll have no idea what "bglbyfnc" mea...