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05-07-2015, 21:07
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Location: UK
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9 D of E Bronze Expedition Passes This Weekend
So proud of these young people that I've been supervising this weekend, whole group of 9 passed with flying colours. Just some final ticks in the boxes and they'll be getting their certificates.
Feels great to be staff helping them on their way, totally shattered tonight. |
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05-07-2015, 21:11
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Location: Gone.
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Excellent, a worthwhile activity and good to see kids doing something active and constructive rather than sitting on computer games (sorry Alex).
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05-07-2015, 21:14
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Bexhill on Sea
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Well done Jim, that you devote your time to these youngsters is very commendable, and worthwhile, I bet you feel elated as well as shattered, Rick
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Ex banger racer now off road maniac  Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare. |
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05-07-2015, 21:20
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They did a practice exped only two weeks ago but the improvement in them in just two weeks is huge. It's a real buzz to see young people pushing themselves and achieving is great. I know I post about it occasionally but I never tire of this. Makes my studying so worth while. Doubt I'd get as much of a buzz if I got paid to do this. Now I've got next weekend off to get stuck in to my project truck, following weekend is teaching them first aid which will give them a qualification. |
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05-07-2015, 21:36
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Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: South Bucks
Vehicle: Terrano 3.0 SVE 2005
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We have noticed a lot of D of E youngsters hiking in our area and as our 2 did the same thing a few years back, I take my hat off to the kids for doing this and to people like you Jim, for giving up your time and all the effort you guys put into these events.
Well done 
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05-07-2015, 21:37
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Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Redcar, Teesside
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Good work that man...
I've still got my original ruck sack from my bronze and Gold expedition 30+ years ago
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05-07-2015, 21:45
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Off road maniac
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Bexhill on Sea
Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs
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Those kids do not know how lucky they are to have someone like you who dedicates their time for their benefit, very well done and keep it up, not something I could do now, had loads of patience with fostering special needs a few years ago but, patience has run out not so much with the kids but petty bureaucracy within social services, plus getting far too old for such stuff, regards Rick
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Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare. |
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05-07-2015, 23:27
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Staffordshire
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Well done Jim! My 13 y/o daughter is chomping at the bit waiting for her 14th birthday so she can get on with DofE.
I take my hat off to you. |
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06-07-2015, 00:14
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Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: West Midlands
Vehicle: 04 2.7 SWB Terrano II Van
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Did my Bronze and Silver whilst in the Air Cadets
Great times I tell you!!!! Shame I'm not in touch with any of the people I did it with any more  Well done mate!!!!
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05-07-2015, 21:35
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: peoples democratic republic of west yorkshire
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well done mate
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