I might be wrong about this, but it seems like of you are waiting for response to see if it works for him, and if it does, then you jump in as well. I am saying this because while I was browsing thru 7878's thread, there were people who left a comment saying they will start. Then 30-40 pages later, I once again came across the same user posting how he got sidetracked and looking to start for real.
Sometimes, its just better to take action, dive in and mind your own business. What works or doesn't work for him doesn't mean it will be the same for you. Heck, you don't even know where he is from or what he mailed out, what companies he reached out to etc.. There are things you just need to experience it yourself to see if it's worthwhile for you.