Tools 7.5 is the latest version I'm aware of -- I've been running it on Windows 7 for some time now without serious problems. No dongle though.
BLA's are an excellent tool that can save rational people serious money. I have one reservation: I have seen cases of surveyors recommending them simp...
Mine is an "'Official' Long Reach" embossed seal (2 1/2" reach) from right here in Maine:It's worked well for about 20 years, seems little worse for t...
Maine's rules do not use the dreaded word but I would say they require us to show or at least report apparent encroachments based on this language:"Bo...
I use it freely but usually with a modifier, i.e "appears to be encroaching."
I've got their DC50 software and have dealt with them several times and they have been extremely responsive -- once I sent in a question on a Sunday n...
Congratulations Newton and welcome to the Maine PLS world. Been awhile for me but I remember how good that letter felt. The beer is well-earned (thoug...
Vandalized Robot - Follow upIt could be that the dad was fact-gathering and that both of the parents are handling the discipline issue privately while...
You're on the right track by seeking to speak directly with the fussy lawyers themselves. When you do, the best strategy is to first be a good listene...
What does the suit allege? If it's professional negligence, you can definitely be held liable irrespective of your employment status. If it's some con...
Mozilla is right. Pat May educated us all about this a few years ago on the old board: "Realtor" in fact is a registered trademark (hence capitalized)...
I recommend Schonstedt -- I had them redo my 1984-vintage locator a few years back and was pleased with the result:If you search "Schonstedt" on this ...
We're dealing with a strikingly similar situation in my town. Note the phrase "...the agency conducted a public hearing regarding the new maps -- and ...
Years ago when I started out I ran ads in local newspapers and such. I found that not only did they fail to elicit good work, they cost me time and mo...
Putting DEET spray between the ankles & knees seems to help a lot.
JBS:I like dissertations myself, and I think this was an excellent one. The distinction between created and established boundaries is especially usefu...
Perry:Is Permethrin available wherever fine insecticides are sold? or where do I get some?
Agreed.
Stephen:I do hear you, I guess I just don't agree -- specifically, that "He said 50' and it is reasonable to assume that he meant all of the remainder...
Don Wilson usefully summarized some of the pertinent cases in a July 2007 article in Professional Surveyor:"The intent is the cardinal rule for interp...
