"Michael, Haiti?!? What on earth is drawing you out that way?" So happy you asked! Actually there are several tasks I believe I will be asked to assist with. In all likelihood there will be more tasks than there is time to accomplish them. See Haiti isn't all that different of a country. My mother has wanted to get my father and myself down there for some time now. Priority one as I understand it will be our assistance in digging then pouring the foundation for at least one new building. Those of you that know my profession and educational background should be able to see why such a task may be asked of me. I will share now that my father has the same education and many more years of practical experience using it. I have very happy to have him coming along.
"Ok you're going there to help with a foundation is that all?" Nope.
....oh you want to know what else then. There are some erosion issues with a roadway, some issues inside some existing buildings, and who knows what else. One thing I am looking forward to though is performing a topographic survey of the property. It has been some time since I've used a total station to do such a thing and I miss it. There is an art to it all that makes it so much fun.
Surveying:
The science and art of locating points on, above, and below the surface of the earth.
That is approximately what my professor taught us the definition was back in college. I may in fact still have the notes somewhere...
alright well this is the third time I've written this post. The blogger app needs some work yet I believe. Each time it has been written its had a different flavor to it. Anyway, time to continue packing.
Mikey
