Kaye Borchers: “You will certainly have plenty to choose from.”

It’s National Surveyors Week, and we’re celebrating with a quick‑fire “highlight reel” of our survey crew’s most unforgettable Mindset moments—aka the funniest, wildest, and most forehead‑slapping stories they’ve gifted us over the years. Enjoy!

• Face to Face – When Aaron missed the field crew so much he FaceTimed Dan in the middle of a full‑scale gnat war.
• Get to the Chopper! – The crew dreams of survey helicopters… but everyone agrees Ryan Francis should never fly one.
• Pity the Fool – Jim Niergarth joins the “Surv‑A Team,” starring in a drone‑powered remake no one asked for—but everyone enjoyed.
• Hot Doggin’ – A lovable wannabe surveyor leaps into the truck, ready to work in exchange for snacks and belly rubs.
• Good Egg – Even our action‑hero surveyors can’t resist showing their soft side when a tiny ball of fluff waddles onto the scene.
• Bright-Eyed – New office lights expose everything—from surveyor sunglasses to mysteriously empty Canteen shelves.
• Why Me? – Ryan Francis once again proves that if bad luck is looking for someone… it knows exactly where to find him.
• Vacation Mode – When your survey crew insists they’re “working,” but it sure looks like they’re taking two vacations a day.

Whether encountering not‑so‑wildlife, starring in low‑budget action films, or simply providing the rest of us stories from their hours out in the field, our survey crew manages to work hard, play hard, and laugh even harder. We appreciate everything they do—both in the field and in our Choice Mindsets—and we’re grateful to celebrate them this National Surveyors Week.