Ryan 5252
I cannot work out if you are attempting to boast that it only took you 7 hours to solo or not. Your post definitely sends mixed messages fella. How about just saying well done to the chap (as you do later in your post) and encouraging him to keep going as opposed to comparing everything he has done to your own 'experience'. I'm sure you meant well but I don't think your post comes across well.
As you correctly point out in your third paragraph, in the world of private flying, the amount of time to first solo is an extremely poor measure of flying ability.
Nice work Loumate you should be justifiably proud of your endeavours.