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Joined: January 11, 2013 10:41 am
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RE: Unicorn= notary in California with black ink suitable for stamping mylar

@dmyhill Yea, one time we got it back without the Post-It notes, but we did get a note, someone left a bunch of paper on top of where we needed to si...

6 years ago
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RE: Unicorn= notary in California with black ink suitable for stamping mylar

We like to add a Post-It note just above where the wet Ink is, helps with the wet ink smudging. I cringe when I have to Fedex a Plat to get signed. On...

6 years ago
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RE: NCEES PS TEST AND PRACTICE EXAM and NEGLIGENCE?

@bill93 Rod is in the truck, the crew only forgot the level. Btw we also using a pocket rod to measure the instrument height, and keep it in the inst...

6 years ago
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RE: NCEES PS TEST AND PRACTICE EXAM and NEGLIGENCE?

Really the point of the questions is, if using unknown equipment make sure you calibrate before using it. They could write the question with several d...

6 years ago
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RE: Express or exclusive

@alan-cook Thats how I do it, I give the width or acreage of the easement, called it what it is, Waterline, Sewer, Drainage, Etc... label it Exhibit ...

6 years ago
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RE: Best Practices in Forest Topographic Surveying using Robotics Total Station

@amdomag Yes a saw-saw and reciprocating saw is the same in my tool box. I was think Lidar with a drone. Depends on your robot, the ones we use have ...

6 years ago
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RE: Best Practices in Forest Topographic Surveying using Robotics Total Station

Is Lidar an option? I find using a saw-saw instead of a machete helps when having to clear line all day or for a few days. Our Robotic stations have a...

6 years ago
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RE: Does any one here know of a successful prosecution for destruction of a survey monument?

@duane-frymire For a large fee you can hire a personal security guard to watch over the monument.  

6 years ago
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RE: Does any one here know of a successful prosecution for destruction of a survey monument?

@ricky1947 Do you have a point to go with your ground breaking bombshell news, or just going to make a comment with no counter point? My point was t...

6 years ago
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RE: Does any one here know of a successful prosecution for destruction of a survey monument?

@dmyhill I agree with you on the neighbor should be fined for pulling the corner, that someone else paid for and uses, but I dont think the law is en...

6 years ago
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RE: Does any one here know of a successful prosecution for destruction of a survey monument?

I would think the State Board would enforce this law more than the local police.?ÿ I don't think a Judge would get re-elected in my area if they fine ...

6 years ago
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RE: Engineer and his road

Tell him I can do the 1000 point road, but I am going to charge you $50.00 a corner I have to set.

6 years ago
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RE: Criminals

I think most Surveyors have at least a few crazy friends, but I think most Surveyors would still follow all State regulations and rules when surveying...

6 years ago
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RE: Eenie, Meenie, Miney, Mo

@oldpacer That's what I was thinking maybe its an old concrete monument. They all look to be the same size and age.

6 years ago
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RE: How practical is it for someone who is not a professional surveyor to own a surveying company?

Make sure you hire two Surveyors that are licensed, if you just hire one he can hold you over a barrel, and if he ever quits or you fire him, your Sur...

6 years ago
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RE: Loose caps on rebar

I use Surv Kap they always fit tight.

6 years ago
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RE: Not sure what to do...

I think I would have pulled their stakes out of the ground.

6 years ago
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RE: Elevation Certificate Question

@andy-j Its just not required for a mid, most of the time its just a slab or piers in the ground with a stringer, or form. What questions do you get ...

6 years ago
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RE: Elevation Certificate Question

@holy-cow I never put pictures on a pre or mid elevation cert. I also add a note saying the Finished Floor is base off construction plans. I also giv...

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