GrassMaine89 Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 I put in to do my cert a while back. My ref was selected and has had the nails for over a month. Initially he had been moving but eventually I was able to finally contact him. I tried to set a date to do the cert (I will do the 2 hour travel to where he is) but now he isn't responding. It has been over a week since I heard from him. This whole process has me frustrated. Now that I'm done whining, my question is is their any places to just show up and cert? Like events that hold certs. Or is there anyone around Vermont that would want to ref? I am traveling from Maine to Vermont Thanksgiving week. It has been a life goal, I just want to cert this things and move on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forever Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 Sorry to hear. Contact Randy S. at Iron mind and see what he thinks or what the next step would be to get this cert! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrassMaine89 Posted October 31, 2016 Author Share Posted October 31, 2016 Ya I sent IM an email. Certainly hating the IM cert process at this point. Thanks man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forever Posted October 31, 2016 Share Posted October 31, 2016 5 minutes ago, GrassMaine89 said: Ya I sent IM an email. Certainly hating the IM cert process at this point. Thanks man. I'm glad ur focussed on the goal bro. Definitely picture yourself in the Iron mind mag n your name on the red list. It'll come.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted October 31, 2016 Share Posted October 31, 2016 Wouldn't be surprised if Randy comments on this thread. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRC Posted October 31, 2016 Share Posted October 31, 2016 That really sucks man, hope it gets resolved soon. You'd think for all the rigamarole they make us go through, things would be squared away on their end. There have been "cert opportunities" that happened to be held at other comps in the past, but I think they were all IronMind sponsored events in California and I don't know of any in New England currently. FWIW I would meet you halfway from Boston to ref if it was possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrassMaine89 Posted November 1, 2016 Author Share Posted November 1, 2016 11 hours ago, Chez said: Wouldn't be surprised if Randy comments on this thread. Ya I have a lot of respect for the integrity of the process, just frustrated. I would certainly be open to his opinions/input. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrassMaine89 Posted November 1, 2016 Author Share Posted November 1, 2016 4 hours ago, KRC said: That really sucks man, hope it gets resolved soon. You'd think for all the rigamarole they make us go through, things would be squared away on their end. There have been "cert opportunities" that happened to be held at other comps in the past, but I think they were all IronMind sponsored events in California and I don't know of any in New England currently. FWIW I would meet you halfway from Boston to ref if it was possible. Not sure how Ironmind views setting up your own referee but I would travel to Boston to cert. It's a life goal, I would do just about anything reasonably possible in my power to make it happen. Plus my wife would be stoked to go to the big city. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alawadhi Posted November 1, 2016 Share Posted November 1, 2016 Randy rules I respect a lot. And it is the best out there. I am sure Randy or IM will help if you contact him/them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Piche Posted November 1, 2016 Share Posted November 1, 2016 I think you just have to remember people are volunteering to be a judges (just like the all the current certs out there) and stuff happens in life. Back in the day Chris Doyle was my judge for the #3 -- University of Iowa Football Strength coach. Obviously, a busy guy for sure. I just set my mind to getting it done no matter what and whatever date/time worked for Chris and I also had trained to know I could do it without any special timing, etc. and had a buffer to be flexible schedule wise. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrassMaine89 Posted November 1, 2016 Author Share Posted November 1, 2016 5 hours ago, Alawadhi said: Randy rules I respect a lot. And it is the best out there. I am sure Randy or IM will help if you contact him/them. Absolutely, the rules and process help ensure mastery of the feat, and uphold integrity of he feat as much as possible. IM is working with me to contact the ref and to possibly line up a new ref if needed. This was less to complain about IM (although admittedly I getting frustrated and impatient) and more to find out if there were events in the area that offered Cert opportunities. I figured that there wasn't but worth a shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRC Posted November 1, 2016 Share Posted November 1, 2016 3 hours ago, Wannagrip said: stuff happens in life. Absolutely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrassMaine89 Posted December 18, 2016 Author Share Posted December 18, 2016 Just as an update, I finally found a ref. He has the nails now; I just bent 2 new red nails back to back under cert conditions. I emailed the ref and am ready to go. I'm hoping he can meet before Christmas (however he is about 4 hours away), but either way I'll be ready. I'll post videos of the experience pass or fail. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisher 47 Posted December 18, 2016 Share Posted December 18, 2016 Does it cost money to do a red nail cert attempt? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrassMaine89 Posted December 18, 2016 Author Share Posted December 18, 2016 (edited) No, they line up a ref and send the ref 3 reds. No money required. Edited December 18, 2016 by GrassMaine89 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alawadhi Posted December 20, 2016 Share Posted December 20, 2016 Good luck 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joefrey Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 Good luck ! I have also asked for a referee in December. I live in Belgium and I don't know if it will be easy to find someone not too far from home. We'll see... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrassMaine89 Posted December 29, 2016 Author Share Posted December 29, 2016 11 hours ago, Joefrey said: Good luck ! I have also asked for a referee in December. I live in Belgium and I don't know if it will be easy to find someone not too far from home. We'll see... Good luck man, crush it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alawadhi Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 (edited) On 12/29/2016 at 8:07 AM, GrassMaine89 said: Good luck man, crush it. Any news? On 12/28/2016 at 8:41 PM, Joefrey said: Good luck ! I have also asked for a referee in December. I live in Belgium and I don't know if it will be easy to find someone not too far from home. We'll see... I live in Dubai and first time I contacted them in 2007 they couldn't find me anyone. In 2012 they found me and it was after my wedding while being in my honeymoon. When I returned I certed on the Red. Contact them again and remind them. It may take a while. Edited January 5, 2017 by Alawadhi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrassMaine89 Posted January 6, 2017 Author Share Posted January 6, 2017 The attempt is scheduled for Sunday January 15th. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Piche Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 9 hours ago, GrassMaine89 said: The attempt is scheduled for Sunday January 15th. Good luck! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrassMaine89 Posted January 6, 2017 Author Share Posted January 6, 2017 Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joefrey Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 Good luck man ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donc101 Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 Good luck! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRC Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 Good luck today man! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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