Got a call today from the firm in Berkley, as it turns out. They said they were very interested. Sounds it too. I was going to reply today and they beat me to it by phoning.
I am sending some PDFs on Monday. They seem to know my former boss.
That may hurt me. I ended up leaving in less than proper cercumstances....
He was aware of the extenuating circumstances but...
I am sending some PDFs on Monday. They seem to know my former boss.

He was aware of the extenuating circumstances but...
Starting over somplace new sounds very exciting to me at the present. Wish I had a resume' and PDFs to send out all over the country...
btw to answer a question of yours, more than 15 but less than 20.
More would be nice I'll admit. There's always room for a little more! I have some things of my own I'm looking into as far as improving my own situation. I just need to get over the initial commitment procrastination and make the jump.
Have a good LONG weekend. Gas was up to $3.00 a gallon up here on my way home from werk so that might put a damper on MY going anywhere too far... Beer's still cheap though