31 Terrible Problems Only People Who Did DofE Will Understand
The Duke of Edinburgh has a LOT to answer for.
1. Before you'd even leave the house, the struggle was real.
The tent takes up about 90% of my bag space, I have no idea how I'm going to fit everything else in #DofEproblems
Olivia@oliviabrettFollow
The tent takes up about 90% of my bag space, I have no idea how I'm going to fit everything else in #DofEproblems
2:45 PM - 05 Sep 13ReplyRetweetFavorite
2. If/when you actually managed to pack your bag, you then spent the night going through worst-case scenarios in your mind.
I'm gonna either get eaten by a sheep or get stuck up a hill and not get back for prom #dofeproblems
Charl??@NellyissmellyFollow
I'm gonna either get eaten by a sheep or get stuck up a hill and not get back for prom #dofeproblems
7:04 AM - 01 Jul 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
3. Setting your alarm felt physically painful.
This should be a crime #dofeproblems
Amy??@AmyVallelyFollow
This should be a crime #dofeproblems
10:05 PM - 29 Jun 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
4. "So, it's like Google Maps, but on PAPER?!"
Finished playing Jigsaw with the maps :D #DofEFun #DofEproblems
Katie@KaytiibobFollow
Finished playing Jigsaw with the maps :D #DofEFun #DofEproblems
9:35 PM - 08 Apr 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
5. Encountering unexpected roadblocks was the norm.
Came across 4000 sheep this morning... #dofeproblems
HMSG DofE@HMSGDofEFollow
Came across 4000 sheep this morning... #dofeproblems
1:50 PM - 01 Jul 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
6. Within minutes of setting off you'd start to question your fitness.
I don't know about you, but I'm feeling twenty two.............pounds overweight #dofeproblems
Mimi@mimiwoodssFollow
I don't know about you, but I'm feeling twenty two.............pounds overweight #dofeproblems
9:40 PM - 24 Jun 13ReplyRetweetFavorite
7. Then it would rain and all maps and notes you had got soaked and you were pretty much screwed.
Some may be hindered by their non-waterproof route card... #DofE #Bronze #dofeproblems #fail
Some may be hindered by their non-waterproof route card... #DofE #Bronze #dofeproblems #fail
2:38 PM - 10 May 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
8. Then, of course, came the camping.
9. Which was only made more fun when it rained.
Looking forward to getting a night sleep which doesn't involve being kept awake all night by rain hammering on the tent #dofeproblems
Hayley@HayleySlevinFollow
Looking forward to getting a night sleep which doesn't involve being kept awake all night by rain hammering on the tent #dofeproblems
9:13 PM - 07 Sep 13ReplyRetweetFavorite
10. The only thing worse than sleeping IN the tent? Carrying it.
you know your group hates you when they make you carry the tent #dofeproblems
hope@h0pej0hns0nFollow
you know your group hates you when they make you carry the tent #dofeproblems
6:53 PM - 12 Sep 13ReplyRetweetFavorite
11. Then came the never-ending struggle of cooking.
still got to scrub this bloody trangia. #dofeproblems
Hannah@HanLPearsonFollow
still got to scrub this bloody trangia. #dofeproblems
10:38 PM - 05 May 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
12. And the inevitable injuries that came with it.
Literally just singed my leggings with the cooking stove there's a crispy outline surrounding the hole #dofeproblems
Liliya Singing Tulip@whatsaliliyaFollow
Literally just singed my leggings with the cooking stove there's a crispy outline surrounding the hole #dofeproblems
8:03 PM - 07 Jun 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
13. You'd get so tired you'd even lose your ability to use the word "literally" correctly.
14. And develop rather unconventional injuries.
I can safely say that my shoulders and hips have now merged... #DofEProblems
Henry@DelphboyFollow
I can safely say that my shoulders and hips have now merged... #DofEProblems
4:09 PM - 28 Sep 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
15. But you'd try really hard not to moan about it.
Great, so my knee has been strapped up, I ache all over, my shoulders are bruised and I have a sunburnt face #DofEProblems
Pippa?@PippaWhalleyFollow
Great, so my knee has been strapped up, I ache all over, my shoulders are bruised and I have a sunburnt face?? #DofEProblems
2:14 PM - 28 Sep 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
16. The only thing that could make it more pleasant was when your entire group would refuse to do any of the work.
The one person in the group that does all the work #DofEproblems
DofE Problems@DofEproblemsFollow
The one person in the group that does all the work #DofEproblems
5:54 PM - 16 Jun 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
17. Invariably this would happen.
A 40 mile route turned into like a 60 mile route cos we got lost #DofEProblems
Abdurrazag Etorki@razak_etorkiFollow
A 40 mile route turned into like a 60 mile route cos we got lost #DofEProblems
7:50 PM - 13 Sep 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
18. But then there were always problems that you didn't see coming.
at least the swelling on ma bum has gone down from when we fell in a patch of stingers @dan_pateman #DofEproblems #gaayyyyyyyy
lils@lilyysophiaaFollow
at least the swelling on ma bum has gone down from when we fell in a patch of stingersí ½í¹ˆí ½í± @dan_pateman #DofEproblems #gaayyyyyyyy
7:56 PM - 09 Jun 13ReplyRetweetFavorite
19. Keeping morale up was an issue.
realising we still had another 20 miles uphill to go #dofeproblems
holly@hollyioFollow
realising we still had another 20 miles uphill to go #dofeproblems
6:22 PM - 03 Feb 13ReplyRetweetFavorite
20. Even this guy couldn't cheer you up.
21. By the end of the trip you'd be looking less than your best.
Having windburn makes you look like you have been punched in the face twice #DofEproblems
briony phillips@brionyaphillipsFollow
Having windburn makes you look like you have been punched in the face twice?? #DofEproblems
5:55 PM - 11 May 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
22. And you were often left with some tough decisions.
'To pop or not to pop, that is the question.' #blister #dofeproblems
Mus@MusShrivastavaFollow
'To pop or not to pop, that is the question.' #blister #dofeproblems
7:53 PM - 30 Jun 12ReplyRetweetFavorite
23. Once you got home you almost couldn't get your head around the real world.
What is this mystical device #DofEproblems
Joe@JoeBlakeman1Follow
What is this mystical device #DofEproblems
10:02 PM - 27 Jun 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
24. And you learnt to appreciate the little things.
Never really appreciated toilets enough - upgrading from a bush #DofEProblems @nina_hammond @aman_mahi7 @Bekaamber_lindo
•••@Alix_ORoarkeFollow
Never really appreciated toilets enough - upgrading from a bush #DofEProblems @nina_hammond @aman_mahi7 @Bekaamber_lindo
4:36 PM - 12 May 13ReplyRetweetFavorite
25. Nothing felt better than this.
being cosy for the last time for 3 days #dofeproblems
ell x@elliebirdxFollow
being cosy for the last time for 3 days #dofeproblems
7:49 PM - 18 Apr 13ReplyRetweetFavorite
26. And occasionally you'd have terrifying flashbacks.
keep thinking I can see midges flying everywhere in my house and feel them landing on me ... traumatic. #DofEproblems
Lucy Browne@lucybrowne8Follow
keep thinking I can see midges flying everywhere in my house and feel them landing on me ... traumatic. #DofEproblems
12:02 AM - 03 Aug 12ReplyRetweetFavorite
27. Seriously. DofE post-traumatic stress disorder is real.
everytime i spot a "public bridleway" "public footpath" a small part of me dies #scarredforlife #dofeproblems
bobbie@bobsdennisFollow
everytime i spot a "public bridleway" "public footpath" a small part of me dies #scarredforlife #dofeproblems
8:59 PM - 25 May 13ReplyRetweetFavorite
28. #Pray4Them
in fact i never wanna eat a cereal bar again. #ugh #toodry #DofEproblems
Hannah George@han_georgeeFollow
in fact i never wanna eat a cereal bar again. #ugh #toodry #DofEproblems
12:08 AM - 16 Jul 12ReplyRetweetFavorite
29. OK, so it might not have ALL gone to plan.
17 hours of walking up and down mountains this weekend and my arse isn't even any firmer #dofeproblems
hhhhh@hollymoon_Follow
17 hours of walking up and down mountains this weekend and my arse isn't even any firmer #dofeproblems
8:37 PM - 14 Oct 12ReplyRetweetFavorite
30. But when this FINALLY happens, it all becomes (just about) worth it.
FINALLY. Only been two years #DofEproblems
Amy@Amy_McLaughlin_Follow
FINALLY. Only been two years #DofEproblems
9:01 PM - 14 Nov 13ReplyRetweetFavorite
31. And remember...
