Definition: Busman’s Holiday: a holiday spent in following or observing the practice of one’s usual occupation. Last week company owner Christine and her husband John, went on vacation. Both have worked in surveying for years and are unable to shut off the surveyor mind even while spending a holiday in Maine. So naturally, they…
The historic, gorgeous home that is everything you could ever want is perfect for your family. Except the roof has leaked for a century and now there’s significant damage. Architecture is known for grand designs and innovative ideas. A part of architecture that is not as well-known is restorative architecture; the art of taking the…
This little marker is the gatekeeper to preserving the wilderness. It represents years of work and countless calculations to determine property lines and protect the Appalachian Trail. It is the evidence of a boundary survey that forever protects the Trail, exactly like a boundary survey protects your own property. But if you went out looking…
The Appalachian Trail. One of the most beautiful places on the East Coast. Any soul can take the trail for a half a day or months. Lose yourself, find yourself, whatever. It’s known for its serenity and beauty. And how is it such an amazingly preserved piece of Mother Nature? In part because of a…
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