May 30, 2006

Colleen and Chris took part in burgers and hot dogs as we officially said goodbye to Colleen. The setting was a cookout at Robin's pool. More than a dozen people attended the festivities, which included balloons, Jimmie Johnson gifts for Colleen and photos. Chris resorted to purchasing frozen burgers, but Jeff the Chef did a whale of a job cooking them. Colleen discussed some possibilities for her future and we looked back on her 5-year tenure at WXII, 18 months of wish Chris got to be part of. Chris was annoyed at all the kids splashing water in the pool but decided against ordering them to leave. Assignment editor Lisa busted Chris for checking baseball scores when he was supposed to be cleaning up. (Kristi, the Braves were losing and eventually lost.) Colleen will be missed, but hopefully the cookout sent her out in style. And, of course, a good time was had by all. -- POSTED BY CHRIS