Most surveyors in my area only show IPF or IPS on their plats. Most attorneys, when given a plat that describes each corner marker will write in their...
What's even worse is we are constantly being told our equipment is outdated, we can't get parts we can't get batteries anymore etc. etc. The dealers a...
I'd say you hit the nail on the head. I started in 1982 and always say it might as well have been 1952. I worked for an old surveyor who had a Dumpy L...
Isn't the SIT and PLS portion of the exam the same nation wide? The PA exam was heavy on hydrology, not much boundary. I avoid any "minor engineering"...
I sat for the PA exam 23 years ago and as others, took the SIT, PLS and State all in two days. PA does not require a degree. Seems ridiculous that the...
I am also on the wrong side of 60 and am seriously considering letting my 3 employees go and move into semi retirement / semi solo. I would cut back o...
I saw a Boonie Bike at Tractor Supply once. Fat tires and multiple baskets. Might work.
There's an outlaw in my area that still uses a 500' surveyor's rope! Not uncommon for him to be?ÿ 10,20,30....50....100 feet off. I think he makes mos...
That's what I set when a point hits on a concrete surface. Mine looks more like a Y with a drill hole in the center. I always figured it was one less ...
Loyal, post: 455487, member: 228 wrote: I had hoped to [semi] retire this year, but I have been busier than any year that I can remember.At 67 with 49...
paden cash, post: 455490, member: 20 wrote: What I've learned (at least about myself) is something that doesn't initially feel comfortable right-off-t...
I run a Nikon DTM 521. When I first got it (15 years ago) I got a few rouge points if I was shooting a building corner and was holding off to the side...
I would love to teach such a course, but I don't think a school would accept me because I do not hold a degree. I enrolled in a survey program some th...
mattharnett, post: 412696, member: 6458 wrote: Just landed a position teaching Intro to Survey at the local community college.I start next Friday and ...
Richard, post: 410094, member: 833 wrote: What's ageing? Looks or sloppy readings?Doesn't hold zero, Always seems to drift 10" - 15" after a short tim...
