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Chain!

 

The theory behind surveying practice has never been the notion of the surveyor. It is rooted in a far older idea shaped by the sovereign that all land was held under. Physically and literally defending the land is where rights to land emanated from.

We have gradually tried to tame physical force with law to give a veneer of civility to our society, however the absoluteness of physical possession remain as a basis for the ultimate claim to land. This principle is reflected in modern real pr

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Backsite 2010 and Traverse 2011

 

This is a recap on the message that I sent to everyone earlier today.  Because of harsh weather in many parts of the country and many surveyors switching companies or losing their previous email accounts altogether, I figured I should post this here for you to see.

First, I wish you all a happy new year and chose to purposely wait a few days into the year to send you this wish, as it is genuine.  Last year was the toughest that many can remember ever living through in their lives, including my

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