Our Mick is a star, Gary.
Feel for you and Emma. I also work in retail and work every Saturday and alternate Sundays. The September Bash falls on a weekend "on" for me, so the holiday request for two days' hols went in a week or so ago. I WILL be there; just nice once you finally get the holiday officially authorised.
And at least it doesn't clash with Silverstone MotoGP this year - that's the weekend before.
Fingers crossed that all goes well for you.