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First time using a Brunton compass
When it starts to snow or rain on the outcrop
When that one kid keeps stealing strike and dip measurements from your map
When animals just want to ruin everything... #fieldworkproblems #fieldwork #fieldresearch #gradlife
MY FOREHEAD WRINKLES ARE NOT “WORRY LINES.” THEY ARE “FORCING-YOUR-EYES-OPEN-AGAINST-THE-URGE-TO-SQUINT-WHILE-LOOKING-FOR-TINY-CAMOUFLAGED-BIRDS-THROUGH-BINOCULARS-ON-SUNNY-BEACHES-FOR-8-MONTHS-A-YEAR LINES.”
#fieldworkproblems
Older lady in shop: Excuse me, but how do you get such shapely legs?
Me: I hike at least 40km in soft sand every week as part of my job...
Older lady in shop: Oh, nevermind then, I'll just keep what I've got!