While the university is closed until the 12th, research doesn't wait. The grad students have kept things running over the holidays, but on certain "drug experiment" days I must be in. Friday is one day, Sunday evening is the next (yes, Sunday- it depends on the research schedule!). I will be in everyday the next week, as my bestest ever grad student is getting married the 10th (she is from Russia and is getting married here on the Russian Christmas). My "gift" to her is running her research for one week, with another student taking it over the second week. She is a wonderful "kid" and deserves two weeks off as a new bride.
We run round the clock, so to speak. Had grad students in the alb and running today (New Years) and even Christmas day. They ARE a dedicated bunch! Security shrugs their shoulders and scratch their heads- but we keep plugging away!
While I "mind" working, I love research. Somehow, it all works out!