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Crashbox
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RE: Construction Stake reading 101

For cuts: C-??.?? (decimals of feet written smaller and underlined) For fills: F+??.?? Offsets are written at the very top of lath/stake with a circle...

7 years ago
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RE: Freezing spray paint

We usually have time to thaw it out on the dash while driving to the site. HOWEVER, one must ensure the can does not overheat- I got real close a coup...

7 years ago
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RE: What's everyone using for chapped hands these days?

A mixture of lanolin and olive oil, with some BHT added to preserve freshness. Works quite well.

7 years ago
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RE: Topcon branded prisms all 0 offset

Strange. We had Topcon TS's & prisms years ago, and they could be used with either -30 or zero offset. On another note... I don't know how they ar...

7 years ago
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RE: How do you know if a monument is in it's "original, undisturbed" location?

Posted by: Andy Bruner [SNIP]?ÿ Of course we did have one owner of multiple large tracts that was known to move "original" monuments to locations that...

7 years ago
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RE: Another quiz (TV/Movie) for us old folks

Well, 47/50 is?ÿ something I can't complain about since I guessed on probably 6-7 of them.

7 years ago
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RE: Fire Safety, please watch

Posted by: Nate The Surveyor From facebook. I think it's funy. N Reminds me of the children's arc welding set 😛 Actually, I think older toys were MU...

7 years ago
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RE: County rd fun....

Posted by: Paul Looks similar to one of our early County Road Surveyor's Reports.?ÿ Fun stuff. ?ÿ ?ÿI was considering posting one from Whatcom Count...

7 years ago
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RE: Recent Forum Updates as of 2017-12-10

A major +1 WRT the thank YOU!!

7 years ago
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RE: Hypothetically speaking of course

"Bureaucracy: the process of converting energy into solid waste." (second time I've used that phrase today!)

7 years ago
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RE: Deed Phrases

I've seen the term "spinster" in a deed circa 1960, which I thought was rather late for such usage...

7 years ago
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RE: Deed Phrases

I could see such phrasing being used in deed descriptions at a location about five miles south of where I live. The intersection of Hannegan Road and ...

7 years ago
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RE: WA state-specific exam.

Thank you for the congrats! I would definitely take a stab at Oregon if I had a desire to relocate there, however, I do not- even though some parts o...

7 years ago
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RE: WA state-specific exam.

Just got the news today 🙁 Actually... one down, one to go. Passed 🙂 I honestly didn't think I was anywhere NEAR passing. Hopefully I pass the na...

7 years ago
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RE: Carry A Handgun?

My employer unfortunately prohibits carry (public sector). When not at work, however, I carry quite often though not as much as I should- I really hav...

7 years ago
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RE: Should You Spank Your Child?

Like a lot of things in surveying... it depends.It depends on the child's offense, their disposition, and probably other factors as well. For myself, ...

7 years ago
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RE: Pdf help

Now if only there were a good PDF editor/driver for those of us who prefer running Linux... [SIGH]

7 years ago
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RE: Most Unusual thing you have ever put on a plat

I haven't obtained my PLS yet (working on it), but one of the funniest notes I've ever seen on a ROS was describing the equipment used: "Brass dowsing...

7 years ago
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RE: Robotic total station

Michael White, post: 453479, member: 12162 wrote: I use a Leica robotic. Works great together.+1. We use Carlson with our TS15 robotic TS and the CS15...

7 years ago
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RE: WA state-specific exam.

I'm still waiting to hear from the Board- three weeks now since I've taken it. One would think getting the results would be quicker with multiple-choi...

7 years ago
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