> I will never, ever do work for anyone, even a close friend without a signed contract with the person writing the check. I bit my tongue and wishe...

I'd be thinking a week or so max, using my ATV wherever I could. Some robot, some GPS, lots of walking. 60 acres isn't that big and 1 ft contours is...

> I just had the conversation with a colleague and I say the correct description is Lot 1x…, not a metes and bounds. > Whats your take?I agree w...

> ALL of their work is loose. 1-5 foot errors. Commonplace. Ok Nate, I'll bite just to keep your conversation moving. It's a good one that pops up...

Sometimes I'll just make a note of what that point number is and keep working. When I want to retrieve NEZ data, just go to "key in point" and enter ...

I've been to a few of John's sessions. He is likely one of the better presenters of practical and useful information us old timers can ever listen to...

Single BM projects tend to be more prone to issues than those where 2 or more are tied in. The RTN people rely on the accuracy of the data provided, ...

I wouldn't show it on somebody elses survey, that would be crossing lines. But if you did in fact perform a boundary/topo survey and part of your del...

What is wrong with old fashioned brass. It keeps almost forever in whatever climate. I've got 2" & 1/2" ones, that just have my number. That's ...

BLM website..> Not all government websites are down...I was able to make a federal tax deposit at eftps.gov:-@Yea, but my mail is already 2 hrs lat...

Just a reference to the fact that shooting a building corner, utility pole, rock face slope, or anything else you don't feel like walking too that you...

> Somewhere in the code of ethics for professionals, one would find the mention of performing services outside the area od expertise of the profess...

I use my 5600 in reflectorless mode all the time. I use a TSC2 with Controller, and believe it will do auto distance. I have used this feature in ro...

I've heard the same thing, or at least it sounds feasible. But I sort of assume that once the check clears and is deposited in your account, then the...

Oh well, they have an issue. I'd tend to view it as an "attached garage", and note it as such in the note section. Then you have the vent issues. B...

I think the general rule is it is viewed as an accessory building as long as there aren't utilities to it (elec/gas). Depends on the flood zone?? Plu...

These types of things are phone calls that you do not respond to. Nothing good comes out of it.You got paid, job is done. Period.Lawyer is driving u...

I live in an area of about 60K people, with a working range of 100 miles or so to include another 60K.There are about 7 or 8 surveyors in my competiti...