Genius is coming for Christmas! Plans were solidified on Tuesday evening. The days he will arrive, attend the party of my sister the ex-mayor's wife, show up at the Mansion for dinner, and partake of the annual holiday casino trip.
I informed The Pony on Wednesday morning. Who tossed a little monkey wrench into the plans. We know that The Pony has to work on Christmas Eve. Late. But usually makes it to Sis's soiree. He's off Christmas Day. Since Tuesday is his regular day off, it fit right in for the casino trip before Genius departs for Pittsburgh. Not anymore!
The Pony is getting his own route. He's been a regular for quite some time now, but has not bid on specific routes because he does not like the vehicle assigned to it, or the businesses to which it delivers, or the general locale. So he's been earning regular pay, but taking routes that are assigned to him. Sometimes for weeks, sometimes days.
Anyhoo... The Pony bid on a route that suits his preferences, and as the unassigned regular with most seniority, will most likely be awarded that route permanently. It's virtually a done deal, but without a specific date when it is officially on the books. The catch is... the day off is WEDNESDAY.
The Pony is pretty sure Wednesday will be his official weekly day off by the time Christmas gets here. Which presents a dilemma. Go on the casino trip without The Pony. Or see if Genius can delay his departure by one day.
I think we can get it worked out over the next month. Poor Pony missed the casino trip two years ago, due to work. He was able to go last year, and we all had a great time. Genius would like some down time once he gets back, to relax for the remainder of his vacation. It's a difficult decision. I imagine there will be several discussions by text, with me being the middlewoman.
4 comments:
I hate being the go-between! I hope it works out for all of you. Family time is important, especially when it is infrequent!
Kathy,
Farmer H suggested that we go on Tuesday evening when The Pony gets off work. Which will probably be overtime on the day after a holiday. So it might be 8:00 before we could start our hour drive to the city, after showering and changing. Can't wear a postal uniform into a casino! I don't like the thought of being in the city at night, and getting home late.
I hope it all works out so that everyone gets Christmas dinner and a casino trip.
Hooray for the desired permanent route though.
River,
Yes, it will be good for The Pony to have a permanent routine around which to plan his other activities. We can make the casino trip on Tuesday evening if The Pony doesn't have overtime. Possibly make it up there by 6:30. Which would be a lot better than getting there at 9:00.
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