If he did, would you know about it? :) Either way, his parents definitely would have, and everything helps out both short and long term.

Gah unfortunate about the internet situation D: hope that resolves sooner rather than later. No momentum lost but I only know what momentum is when it hits me (or more usually when I hit something because inertia always favours the other thing) so perhaps I'm the worst person to ask XD

You did an awesome thing. You should feel well proud of yourself. And if you want to keep going well it's only the beginning. Awesomeness takes time, we know, we can wait ;D

Enjoy your break :D