Dear Capt. Craig.
I hereby request a special leave day. My jacket, the only one I am issued with, is in the dry cleaners and because of all the public holidays ( during which I was working) the jacket was not cleaned on time.
The weather at my next duty destination is forcasted as snow and -2 deg. C.
As I don't want to be in violation of a company N.T.C. , and more importantly, breaking my New Year resolution, it would not be appropriate for me to report for duty.
Thank you for your understanding and consideration.
Your Biatch.