I’ve had both experiences. The one described by Larry is the most common. I think it is the result of two different mindsets. One says: “How can I...

I know the feeling! Every now and then I will be walking through a department store or a Wal-Mart or something and I catch a glimpse of this old man ...

I don’t know if a masters will help you get a job, but it certainly won’t hurt you either. If you can afford the time and money—do it. It will likel...

I’ve always been a fan of Trimble except when it comes to Terra Model. It just amazes me that they have failed to develop and maintain what I think i...

Just out of curiosity--Why?We have both Terra Model and Carlson. Terra Model is much preferred. Every time we try another software package we feel l...

F. Henry Sipe was an interesting and complex character. His background and training was in forestry. In fact he had a master’s degree in forestry fr...

I graduated from college with a degree in applied mathematics with a goal of working in the aerospace industry in systems analysis. This was in 1972 ...

I think there is a new book, not Orange, prepared by Rick Sypolt of Glenville State College for the West Virginia Society of Professional Surveyors. ...

Henry was called the "Father of Surveying" in WV. He was a fine gentleman and his book "Compass Land Surveying" is still well worth reading. He was ...

AMEN!

I have attended three of his presentations and bought his book "The Pincushion Effect". I found each of his presentations both engaging and informati...

I would like to know why your client intended to leave a gap. I have seen in the area where I work landowner when subdividing their property create “...

> a proposed route is designed > property owners contacted> property boundary lines surveyed> route is staked> route is adjusted> le...

In my opinion it's only a mater of time. I predict it will happen in less than 10 years. You will be able to use a cell phone or a similar sized dev...