I've been a Powell's buyer and seller since the 70's. Frankly, it is the people's Alexandria for books. Free shipping for over $50. Got several of my ...

The many photos Scott has posted in the last coupla years right here on this amazing project are indeed of the highest quality historical photo essays...

I would respectfully decline, and withdraw my proposal immediatley. Their total disrespect for me means I don't want anything to do with negotiating t...

I would treat the junior monuments like closing corners and hold the senior line. Sounds much like the utility installers just pulled and replaced the...

KentI think the goal is to get the PLSS framework all in the GIS from solid data (might take some time but it will happen).That's what I was looking f...

> Might want to throw in a third point there, you know, for the perfectionist.So glad I didn't just gulp a mouthful of coffee before I saw that. Co...

Definately real world examples of application of the law and rules of surveying is superior than just talking theory. Tillotson does this in spades in...

I would just prepare my standard 2 page contract and send it to him. He can have his lawyer look it over if he wishes. I would not sign away lien righ...

First thing I want to know for sure is, what does the client want and want does he need? Then I can help them address the Table A items and inform him...

I don't think I have ever seen any optics manufacturer recommend anything but a fine hair brush and lens paper for maintainace of lenses only. Even th...

You can thank the Unions for that, or not. I think removing employers and government from insurance would make it much more affordable and easier to u...

Line StakingA very good point. Before you rely on new equipment or procedures, compare to existing equipment and procedures. Compare the qualities of ...

Question about True North Surveys?Rare indeed do most surveys encompass more than a section. Most of those a combination of private parcels and subdiv...

Anything by "Forking Tull, Man!!" is dandy for me. Locomotive Breath over and over again, for a few days anyway.Anything by Miles Davis, the earlier t...

A bubble in a compass is inevitable due to shifts in barometric pressure. Of small concern to me. Another concern of more importance that happened to ...

Frankly, since POB bought out Mark Deal, it has been an exponential curve to the elimination of practicing land surveyors. Wendle picked up the slack ...

Best of luck to you Robert. I got a total of ZERO bids for mine on here, and I had no reserve prices on mine.All of those in my auction and the rest i...

Auction has ended. I got a total of ZERO bids.Just scratching my head on this one.These three and the rest of my library will be listed on eBay betwee...