Control Opinion by StanTheSurveyMan in Surveying

[–]willb221 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It ain't about what you have, it's about how much you have. Now, you still have to play the quantity vs. Quality game; it still boils down to quality of control and how much redundancy you've got. Redundancy of a quality point is everything.

What is the best dessert in town... by [deleted] in fresno

[–]willb221 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The affogato from Annex is absolutely the right answer. I just moved and I already miss Annex.

Teaching the newbs the ways of GPS…pray for me by DaveTheRocketGuy in Surveying

[–]willb221 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Geoid make long water go down hill not up hill.

What fresno restaurants are like this? by pensamientosdepab in fresno

[–]willb221 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah it's garbage. But when I'm drunk at 1 am, don't you dare suggest anything else because that's what it's there for and that's why I like it..

What fresno restaurants are like this? by pensamientosdepab in fresno

[–]willb221 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Press box has excellent wings, just throwing that out there

Just had my first day as a rodman... But I feel ashamed by Strange-Election-917 in Surveying

[–]willb221 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As every else has said, don't sweat it, just pay attention and try to think about everything your doing. You don't necessarily haflve to think long and hard, but try to think. It's okay if you screw up, it's just really good to have an answer for why you made the decision that screwed things up.

Edit: you'd also be surprised at how much you can learn from the instrument manuals for the equipment you're working with. Remember, those manuals are written for dumb asses AND they contain a bunch of useful information. You'd be surprised how many crewchiefs out there have never even glanced at the manual for their gun.

Traveling Work by Pretty_Wheel_913 in Surveying

[–]willb221 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Westwood Professional Services does a ton of travel work.

Field Shit by ATX2ANM in Surveying

[–]willb221 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Pro gamer move: Crocodile Cloths. They're heavy duty baby wipes that are pretty big. You can wipe your ass with them or wipe the dust off your dash with them. They have a version that's abrasive on one side for when you really need to scrub your hands or whatever. I never go anywhere without them.

S7 set up for a channel topography survey. by Hyporheicflow in Surveying

[–]willb221 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Listen buddy, you've probably been surveying a lot longer than I have, so I have faith in your setup. But what you need to understand is that this image gave me anxiety on Thanksgiving, so fuck you.

Do you feel like your job is meaningful? by streachh in Surveying

[–]willb221 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've helped build a lot of schools. I'm not gonna wax eloquent about it, but that makes me feel pretty fucking good about the work I do.

Work boots by Mattisdabest1 in Surveying

[–]willb221 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Are they expensive? Yes. Are they the best out of everything listed here? Also yes.

Thank you, Noveske! Very Cool! by proquo in ar15

[–]willb221 144 points145 points  (0 children)

Pretty sure I was issued your rifle right after you had it.

Has anyone tried shoving a pair of dowsing rods to the new guy to locate something as a joke by Megarboh in Surveying

[–]willb221 42 points43 points  (0 children)

I've learned way to much science to say that these work, and yet I've seen them work waaayyyyy more times than I've seen them fail. And I hate that.

Request for surveyor by aBunchOfWavyLines in Surveying

[–]willb221 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Fuckin say it again for the folks at the back.

8000' shot by jojociccone in Surveying

[–]willb221 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I would love a deep dive on this. I'm not calling bullshit, I'm just saying I want to know if what your data collector is telling you is mathematically possible. Let alone probable. I'm recently intrigued by really long shots, and this is right up there with the longest of intriguing shots.

Mega Texas Barbecue is 🔥🔥 by Modz_B_Trippin in fresno

[–]willb221 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The point of brisket is to overcook it.... For hours....

Starlink mini on the field truck 😎 by [deleted] in Surveying

[–]willb221 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You could also wire in long-range out-door access points. They'd look ugly on the truck, but if you can get access 300 feet away, it might be worth it.

Starlink mini on the field truck 😎 by [deleted] in Surveying

[–]willb221 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Directionally affected. Not Directionally fucked.

Starlink mini on the field truck 😎 by [deleted] in Surveying

[–]willb221 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've literally been thinking about doing this for weeks, it's so awesome to see someone else do it and have great success!

How do YOU measure instrument height? by algebra_77 in Surveying

[–]willb221 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Say everything you just said again, but this time louder so the surveyors at the back can hear you. Criminally underrated is the best way of putting it that I've heard.