No Work Today

I love working at ETDS.   One of the perks of the job is that you get two paid days off a year called Floating Holidays.  The only catch is you must ask for the day off at least eight days in advance.  Over a month ago I asked to be off today and was told no.  There was no explanation just a curt, "You can't have the day off."  No problem, I enjoy being out by the lake and I like my customers.
This morning I got up, practiced a little banjo and guitar, headed to work listening to Roy Book Binder's versions of Hunkie Tunkie Blues and Keep it Clean.  I walked into the center and when I looked for my DIAD Board it wasn't there.  I went to my immediate supervisor and he seemed surprised to see me.. He said I had the day off.  I reminded him that I was told I couldn't have it off. He explained that I was to call because giving me the day off was important if it could be done.  I was then offered the option to work or go home.  I decided to head on home while I had the chance.
My father-in-law is in the hospital and this will make it a lot easier to bring him home.  Life has been very complex lately but I expect things to wind down soon. 

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