Acknowledgements
Although this book has my name on it, the foundations of it were built by many a great surveying lecturer before me, and it has been shaped by the ones I have the pleasure of working with still. To you all, thank you for answering the call of education and for everything you have done for me, each other, and our students.
As with any book, there’s a cast of supporting actors who have made it possible. This is my attempt to remember them all. As you might know though I’m really bad with names, so if I forgot you, you probably need to send me more memes so I remember you for the next one!
First up, my never-ending thanks to the Bathurst crew – Bear, Swampy, Tony, Simon, Dicko, Krazy, Jonesy, Les, Keith, George, Doug, and still to this day one of the greatest geodesists I’ve known, Case. You guys shaped my future in a way I’ll never be able to fully appreciate, and I hope I’m doing justice to all the amazing things you took the time to teach me.
To the people that showed me that being a lecturer didn’t have to be boring – Craig, Bruce, Bill, Chris, Michael, Ed & Pat – if I have even half the impact on my students that you all had on me it’ll have been worth it. Thank you for your energy and expertise. And for putting up with me as a student. I’m really sorry!!!
To Matt – I’m not sure you’ll ever understand how much of a Rockstar you are to me, but that you are as excited about showing me photos of your grandkids as you are about talking about GNSS shows just how much of a legend you truly are.
To my family – P, Fletch, Mum & Dad. I could never have imagined the chaos of our neurospicy life, but now I wouldn’t have it any other way. There certainly wouldn’t be a GPS textbook with a zombie on the cover in the world without your influence. You make me a better lecturer and a better person. Never stop being weird.
Darren. Words can’t cover it. Insert all the things here. Love.
The rest of my tribe who ensure things are never boring – Kristy, Catherine, Amber, Peta, Amy, Peter, Jem, Tara & Holly, Lee & Helly, Shayne, Hanka and my work family (you know who you are!) – you all rock. Thanks for putting up with me.
A big shout out to Emma and Nikki, and Samara for the amazing cover art – I still can’t believe this is real! You’re all incredible and I hope having a zombie textbook in the suite continues to make you laugh.
And finally, to my students – past and present. This is really all for you. Thank you for being committed, patient, inquisitive, collaborative, engaged and just plain funny. You’re the reason I do this. Continue being awesome.
Cheers,
Chris
P.S. Gaz – I’m never getting your card working. Ever. Seriously. There is no escape.
