The measuring is not the fun part, that is the work part.The fun is re-tracing history, working outdoors, the scenic drive from one site to the next, ...

I was always telling the crews, "If you are not sure if the office needs it, JUST SHOOT IT" I can deal with extra points.

Tom,IMOA you cannot run back on the same points. You have to occupy (set up on) the monument you are tying and turn angle from it on the way back out....

ME: "$600 to set/mark the four corners of your platted lot."CLIENT: "Oh, I really need just the one side, could you mark two corners for $300"[sarcasm...

> nobody knows where this 3/4" rebar came from. one owner says it is a tie down for a floating dock. may be one used in the winter time. it is seve...

Still have one in my field book, for the rare occasions that I make field notes these days. Back in the day we would cut strips of tape to but between...

The FS study guide they sell on the NCEES web site. It not only gives you sample problems, but shows you how to solve them and that is the key.Scott

what a sales pitch> I charge less because I am not qualified to do the job in the first place. terrific:good: You hit the nail on the head.

scottIs this it?Must be some way to slice this thing into pieces you can work with.Glad you enjoyed your time in Michigan. I am between Traverse City ...

I do not use Carlson, but Moe has the right idea. Pick an elevation that is near half way up from the ground and move all the points above that elevat...

Earthpoint is great, free and safe. Highlights the section you want and flies you there.

Okay, I will confess.The base gets treated with care, but...The rover: Banged into trees when over my shoulder, Blown over in the wind a few times and...

Wiggling in> No. I might leave it on the tripod if wiggling in on a line, May be the next question on this post should be how many have ever "wiggl...