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KINGREE, CHIZ, FREAK, BORAB
at the geographic center of Lancaster County
High Steel Erection Yard
East Lampeter Township
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| FREAK, CHIZ, KINGREE, BORAB at the highest elevation of Lancaster County near the Lanc, Berks, Lebanon County lines Texter Mtn. Road, West Cocalico Township |
I love my job - again! Today was a great day in the field. Rodney and I went out to a new Subdivision North of Hershey PA. On the long drive to the site I was enjoying the cloudy late November scenery. We arrived at the site and made a reconnaissance lap around the property. A sparsely populated scene surrounded by rolling hills that were scattered with wooded areas and farm fields. We were situated on the crest of a hill and had a good view in all directions. We had a day of pinning property corners ahead of us. Rodney ran the rod and I swung the hammer. I needed to get my mind and body back in surveying shape. The weather began to turn windy and chilly, but the physical exertion kept me warm. Wow, out surveying again on a wintry day had me energized and my mood was good. Once while Rodney was setting the backsight, I was able to take a little break and just look around at the beautiful scenery. Broken dark clouds and barren trees. The crows were up and calling as they went about their daily routine. I love the crow. They are tough and smart and will fly in weather where other birds remain hunkered down. And there I stood - once again the Surveyor. We returned to Terre Hill as the sun was going down and I was in a great mood. When I got home and Janice wondered how my day went, I responded with, "I love my job again!" I had a good feeling all evening as I decompressed from a long and productive day in the field.
For the first time in nearly two years I have an idea of where my future will lead. It's been a long layoff, but yesterday was a good day. I am going to be working as a Land Surveyor again. I'll be starting with a different company and part time at the moment, but hopefully a full time gig come spring. Surveying - that's what I do, that's what I know, that's who I am. I am psyched and energized again. EUREKA!
