I would have taken today too but the site head was going to be back; we've been here in the office the same day only once since she started over two months ago and I needed to talk with her.
I'm going to try to arrange for a couple weeks+ at the end of the year, too.
(P.S. Despite the once-red beard, my hair was blond.)
Strawberry blond, no doubt...?
It's OK! I'm so glad you are able to take some time off. I'm sure your wife is much more pleased than I am!
Be good to yourself on this "mini-vacation" and remember that a change is as good as a rest. Forget those little "jobs" that you may have...they will still be there on your next weekend. :o]