Me: Hey Army, is it alright if I drive 366 miles on the four-day Thanksgiving weekend to visit some friends for the holiday, so I'm not stuck here by myself without a good dinner? I've been working pretty hard, haven't gotten into any trouble, and I don't think it would be too much to ask.
Army: Certainly, that sounds like a good idea. Take some much deserved time off. Afterall, what's the harm? You have four days off anyway, why not drive a few hours away to visit friends?
Me: Gee, thanks.
* * * Two Weeks Later * * *
Army: Guess what! We've decided to send you to Texas for a couple weeks, starting the weekend after Thanksgiving, to help with some training. Whaddya think?
Me: Ok, that's cool I guess. I might have to cut a day off my planned and approved trip, but that's ok. It's always fun to go on TDY and get a little extra money, right? Sure, I'm in... not that I would have a choice anyway, right? He he he.
* * * Tuesday Before Thanksgiving * * *
Army: Guess what! This is great- we got your flight moved a day early. So now, you'll be leaving the day after Thanksgiving! Isn't that wonderful news?!? Flight's at 4 PM, and don't forget to get there a couple hours early.
Me: Um, that sucks. Why are we leaving earlier than planned?
Army: Because the unit wants to get a head start on the training, so you guys will be able to start the training on Saturday, their day off.
Me: So, sounds like we'll be flying in friday, working saturday thru friday, have off the following saturday, and then working the rest of the week. Ok. Do I go through with my plans to drive to North Carolina, even though I'd get there late Wednesday night and have to leave again very early Friday morning?
* * * TO BE CONTINUED * * *
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