The thing was is when I decided upon this, besides saving my sanity, my contact told me that I was 100% in getting the job. So I go apply and now all the sudden I can't get ahold of him or anyone in charge there. But I do see your point in that I should have made truly sure. But I have applied everywhere and I have two interviews this week so here is to hoping. Thanks for the responses so far guys.
Good luck man, and I think all that the other guy was saying is that this is a cautionary tale to anyone reading this, I don't think he was trying to criticize you.
Like my dad said to me growing up, "Don't let go of one branch until you have hold on another." You did your diligence and were comfortable in your decision to move forward and I, for one, applaud your risky move. If it had worked out, it would have been awesome. People nowadays are too afraid to jump in with both feet, even when there is negligible risk. It's only then that you find out who you really are and what you are capable of.
Personally, in this market, I wouldn't make a move like that though until I had a firm start date in hand, but my job set is way more specific and a lot harder to find than a lot of others.
Bottom line is that I applaud your risk taking, I'm sorry it didn't work out, good luck in finding something soon, and if you post up what it is that you do, I'm sure more than one of us will be on the lookout for you.