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Iceman
Iceman
@iceman
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Joined: August 30, 2010 7:51 am
Topics: 3 / Replies: 113
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RE: Lighted bar code leveling rods

In the long run, the $1800, would be a good investment.

9 years ago
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RE: Other surveyors...

report them to the Board.

9 years ago
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RE: Trimble S5 VS. S7

We use the S6 and S7, and I like Vision, for the same reasons as others. Well worth it, in my opinion.

9 years ago
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RE: Scanner

I have, and only have had, one hard hat. 1974. not giving it up now. retire in 2 1/2 years.

9 years ago
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RE: Pictures

We use Trimble S6 and S7 instruments that will take photos, and also Trimble TSC 3 with Access,that will assign the photo to the point.When I was in t...

9 years ago
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RE: How would you do this job?

I did this type of work in the early 70's.1) leave a pk nail at each house, hopefully a driveway. Pk nail has coordinates, and good elevations on it....

9 years ago
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RE: WA state-specific exam.

I took in a number of lectures from Leroy Middleton, and he certainly was good people.I took the WA PLS exam, in 1992,1993, and 1994, and never passed...

9 years ago
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RE: Climbing 8 ft. Net Wire Fences

I would not climb the fence using a ladder.I certainly would not cut the fence to get in. ( if I was the owner of the fence, I would be pissed )I woul...

9 years ago
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RE: Suburban drivers

I have always surveyed out of a 3/4 ton van.Strong, steel cage, between rear bench seat, and rest of van, for protection.High speed collision, the cag...

9 years ago
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RE: Leaf Identification Quiz

41. When I wrote for my British Columbia Land Surveyor's exam, ( 1974-1976, never did get my license ) we had a 8 hour exam on tree identification, an...

9 years ago
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RE: Explanation of Closure Value in a Resection

The only time I used to do resection, is when I did triangulation. I was taught that was not a good way to survey.

9 years ago
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RE: Reminiscing a little

Yes, and I miss chaining now. I do bring the chain out when we are setting RP'S. Gotta keep the memories alive.

9 years ago
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RE: Can't swing a knife like I used to.

No more swinging my Collin's machete. In the office full time now.My joints were wearing out.2008 : left hip replaced2014 : right hip replaced2015: ri...

9 years ago
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RE: Attitude determines Altitude- 2017 LSAW Conference

The last LSAW Conference that I attended was twenty years ago. I went this year, and really enjoyed myself. There were great speakers and topics.

9 years ago
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RE: Have you ever surveyed with a cut chain, or a broken tape?

I use the cut chain. Not too often now. When the chain would break, I would use my mending kit to mend it.

9 years ago
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RE: First Rattlesnake of the year!

Rachel Collins Basco, post: 413772, member: 10399 wrote: He said its "retired now" lol but it was used many many years!It started out as a 28" blade, ...

9 years ago
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RE: Highway surveying

paden cash, post: 405130, member: 20 wrote: I had an idea once for full size one to one plan sheets. Just roll them out on the ground and stick stake...

9 years ago
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RE: Recessed nails

I do the same as Kris.

9 years ago
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