Arg, Neal's game ended up being cancelled because it was taking them too long to clean the rink! That really sucks. Also, Neal's away message IMed me...
Auto response from neot45 (8:46:38 AM): I am off playing broomball right now.
Auto response from Monk of St Spy (8:46:38 AM): I'm watching Neal's broomball game. Woo Neal!
These occured at the same time, so it's not like I IMed him and then quickly put an away message up. No one is that quick. I had closed my windows too and was about to leave when it occured, and it's the coolest thing that's ever happened to me. Just think... away messages live! ^_^