Screw 'em. Next time, just roll up without a captain. You can take left, I'll take right. Most days, I'm ready to get out of IAD anyway.
I imagine the story more as a grandpa thing. You know, the vaguely bitter, random story that somehow missed the Alzheimers delete key?
In any case, it sucks that they aren't utilizing their resources well and you got stuck. I know of another airline that works somewhat closely with yours that has a similar problem.
EDIT:
http://www.colganair.com//firstofficers.html
Certainly an interesting part of the story, isn't it? I know websites aren't updated all the time, especially for smaller airlines, but it's still odd in light of this post.