Ummm, if you are interested, why not just ask him? No need to play games with it. Just bring up the conversation from a few weeks ago and ask if he has rethought the situation.
I know you are going to have an incredible time soon. Focus on that and not the grumps at work. I think everything should just close down for a week or so and everyone can recharge their personl batteries! lol
kat
Me-53(and learning!) S24, S21, D18, D17 Just keep swimming, Just keep swimming. Dory