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Gene Baker
Gene Baker
@gene-baker
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Joined: July 2, 2010 10:22 am
Topics: 6 / Replies: 217
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RE: Surveying profession as seen thru the windshield

At a busy intersection; shoes and shirts are a must. We actually require PC to wear collared shirts and all must wear boots. But, I was young once a...

15 years ago
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RE: Econ 101 meets a Surveyor

I don’t think I get this “value price” versus time costs. I can’t help but think that means you would charge more for a glass water in the desert and ...

15 years ago
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RE: "I wasn't surveying their boundaries......

Agreed on all counts. However, my business model would not allow me to do all (any) of the field work. We do 95 percent construction phase surveying.

15 years ago
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RE: "I wasn't surveying their boundaries......

In your original post you do not indicate the guy is a low-baller. A later comment basically said that's what they get for hiring a low-baller. I am ...

15 years ago
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RE: "I wasn't surveying their boundaries......

Why is it assumed that the blunder happened to the so-called “Low Baller.” I know some surveyors who pork their clients and make mistakes. An “uneth...

15 years ago
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RE: Moved Monuments.

I believe this is an issue that will resolve its self. The very scenario you describe will happen at some point and improvements will be built in the...

15 years ago
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RE: Bettendorf stalls on issue

JackI actually always mis-spell enchroachment. Thats why I never use the word on my surveys 😉

15 years ago
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RE: Bettendorf stalls on issue

“A piece of pipe in the ground is not a "corner" unless and until someone authorized by law declares that it is in fact a corner…”While that may be tr...

15 years ago
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RE: "Check All Existing Conditions Prior To Stakeout"

I believe the person at the front desk is a man and my agent is a wonderful Lady (shame on you for the sexist remark) whom I rely on to give me the be...

15 years ago
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RE: "Check All Existing Conditions Prior To Stakeout"

"I bet your insurance company could clear that up for you if you asked!"I wonder what expertise an insurance company would lend in this instance. No m...

15 years ago
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RE: Would you sign this?

How much money are we talking about?;-)

15 years ago
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RE: "Check All Existing Conditions Prior To Stakeout"

I'm with Blake; an everyday occurrence in my neck of the woods. It’s these types of situations that cause good contractors to hire licensed surveyors...

15 years ago
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RE: Ring-Ring (price shopper)

I can’t recall price haggling with a doctor (I usually select my doctors based on how available they are since my insurance company has already bargai...

15 years ago
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RE: Ring-Ring (price shopper)

I’m curious Paden; have you ever shopped for the best price and have someone hang up on you? Or do you agree to the first price you hear because you ...

15 years ago
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RE: The evil word...

I think I actually agree with Richard on this! I rekon they are having iced tea in hell this morning.;-)

15 years ago
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RE: The evil word...

“A Professional Land Surveyor opines to the boundaries, ownership and occupation.”Ownership??? That’s a new one! I guess two out of three ain’t bad.

15 years ago
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RE: Out Bid On A Coastal Topographic Survey

While I agree with everything you have stated, I think there is one compelling reason a RPLS should refrain from making coastal determinations. If th...

15 years ago
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RE: Out Bid On A Coastal Topographic Survey

What's the matter? not enough hornet nests to kick in Florida?

15 years ago
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RE: Florida Survey License Apparently Still Not Safe

Gunter?Can you name any other groups that have been identified as abusers of the welfare system?

15 years ago
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