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Joined: July 22, 2010 12:44 pm
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RE: weeping for our profession (or: observations from the other side of the curtain)

I'm just curious what your job is? It appears you are reviewing these for a title company? You are also licensed?The reason I ask is most of the tim...

9 years ago
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RE: Need help with surveying basics...

A brief summary of the method I would use to stake it. I realize also that you might not understand all the terms I use. That plan sheet shows some ...

10 years ago
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RE: New Truck, New Problems...

I keep it on the pole and just stick it out the rolled down window. Not a great solution but it works. If you trying to shoot topo using the truck, ...

10 years ago
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RE: Civil 3D and Ground Distances

sek-surveyor, post: 400680, member: 6157 wrote: I have been using an expression to label ground distances on a grid drawing. The expression has to be...

10 years ago
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RE: Ranger 200T help

I've found its often easier just to install a serial port on your computer. I added one on mine to work with my GPS units. The people that sold us t...

10 years ago
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RE: I passed!!!!

Congrats! A big moment, game changing moment in your life. I'm a guy I don't cry often but when I do, its when the Cubs win the World Series.

10 years ago
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RE: Subdivision plat creates gap

I'll answer with a question. Did the survey that laid out the subdivision survey the entire half mile and determine the section line? I would probab...

10 years ago
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RE: Time for a thinking cap on model space drafting for surveying

I didn't read all the comments but I personally hate having stuff in paper space, but, the minute you need more than one sheet, I like paper space. I...

10 years ago
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RE: Was charged $6700 for survey on 2/3 acre lot

I don't have a lot to add that hasn't already been said except one thing. Sometimes size matters, other times it doesn't. If you are surveying a pr...

10 years ago
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RE: Getting Unstuck 101

I had a buddy get stuck once. The guy that pulled us out had a chain, not a tow rope or strap. This chain seemed like it was about 100 feet long but...

10 years ago
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RE: PLS-RPLS-Certified Arborist and a girl!

I'm good at ID's for trees. There is the kind that lose their leaves and the kind that don't.Illinios has some tough requirements. They don't seem t...

10 years ago
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RE: Virtual Pin Cushions

One thing I've learned from Jeff Lucas and his review of court cases, there is not set amount a pin is off before it should be rejected or accepted. ...

10 years ago
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RE: How was your transition from crew/tech to licensed?

My advice would be to spend as much time in the field as possible. Sometimes it almost seems like that can go away with the license, like you are exp...

10 years ago
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RE: Virtual Pin Cushions

Let me give an example. You are surveying several lots that are in a straight line in the front and the back. Lets say you find several corners up ...

10 years ago
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