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20 December 2011

More wintery nights

So back on the A303 this week. We have now done about 1.6km and have gone to traffic lights rather than full traffic management closures. We have had one very icy night which was a bit of a shock for my system. So cold!! That said, wrapped up warm so not too bad. You can get a bit of rest bite in the van with the heather on full blast. Surveying going well and the ProMark 200 is performing nicely. I have been mapping all the line-work as well as the point items so it is a little more time consuming. However, things are slow due to the CCTV survey that also needs to take place. really looking forward to a week off over Christmas. 3 more nights to do then Chris Rea is going on the radio for the drive home. Cannot wait.

12 December 2011

Windy Nights!

Back out on the A303 this week. However, not tonight due to the weather. Went to the depot but Traffic Management have called off the work. It certainly is windy and apparently in for most of the week. Been using the ProMark 500 on hire and it really is a good device. I love the way you switch it on and it connects to nTrip by itself. Well as long as its configured correctly. With GPS and Glonass it means you maintain the fix in most scenarios. So, 3 more nights left this week and then Nicky's birthday. Best get the presents wrapped. Stay safe in the storm!

5 December 2011

Back at it!

Well back in Taunton this week for some serious processing. Lots of jobs to do but out on Thursday night for some A303 surveying. Nights all week next week too so Christmas still seems a long way away. Had to scrape the first frost off the car today so expecting it to be icy cold. Out with the ladies tights me thinks. Ashley is now 16 years old. Unbelievable how quick he has grown up. Loves his laptop though so superb to see him happy. Lots of things going on at home at the moment. Dad has just had the most horrendous local anaesthetic operation to remove sun damage from his head. starting to heal but hope he gets better soon. I think we all need Christmas to come to have a good chill out. Come on Rudolf, hurry up!!!!