RE: CCIE #: 25581!

Chris:
Great job!!!
Congratulations on your achievement.

Thanks

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Larry Hadrava Larryh_at_INE.com
CCIE #12203 (R&S)
Internetwork Expert, Inc.
-----Original Message-----
From: nobody_at_groupstudy.com [mailto:nobody_at_groupstudy.com] On Behalf Of
Chris Riling
Sent: Wednesday, September 30, 2009 5:24 PM
To: Cisco certification; Narbik Kocharians;
asequeira_at_internetworkexpert.com; Scott Morris
Subject: CCIE #: 25581!
Hi All,
     I've been waiting to write this for a VERY long time! I passed the
routing / switching lab in RTP yesterday! Started by taking the written for
the first time in Nov. '06, and finally got 'er done. I used several
materials from CCBOOTCAMP, then Narbik's, then INE's, then Narbik's again,
so several people helped along the way, but I'd like to point out a few of
the big ones:
1. Narbik - Goes without saying man, couldn't have done it without you! You
gave me direction, and stopped me from throwing more money at the problem,
like us Americans like to do :) -- And I never believed it, but you were
right, on my passing attempt, the lab was so easy my grandmother could do
it! Most importantly, you have been more than just an instructor and I will
be forever thankful for everything you've done. This is just the beginning,
my friend!
2. Anthony - Not only did you provide technical guidance, but I think you
missed your calling as a motivational speaker! Your "pep rallies" helped me
immensely, and I shall refer to you as the king of simple yet VERY important
lab strategy tips! The pointers you gave brought me from running out of time
on my first attempt, to passing with an hour and 20 mins to spare on my 2nd!
3. Scott Morris - I just want to study hard and be eeeeeevillll like you
some day! :)
4. Scott Vermillion - Thanks a BUNCH for being my personal taxi driver for
Narbik's bootcamp in Pasadena when I was too young and broke to rent a car!
     I'm sure I forgot some, but it's not because they weren't important.
Again, thanks everyone!
Chris Riling
CCIE #: 25581
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