Contrary to popular belief, AOL CD's do not make excellent coasters and are as presumed by many, absolutely worthless. They fail to absorb even the slightest amount of moisture, and instead let the liquid pool up at the base of the glass and then the adhesive properties of liquid take over and you're drinking with a coaster on the bottom of your glass which falls off and causes much grief. Furthermore, the condensed liquid runs off the CD and causes rings on the broken Kenwood speakers that you are using for end tables... Oh well...
Props to the returning colleague, I wish him and the family well. Wish I was in town to say hi. Those of you that see him make sure he knows I wish him the best.
In other news, I have to go fly now.
Jeff C.