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They have a morning event, Street Wars #1.
Its street legal Imports vs Domestics.
Lots of different cars, lots of fun, good practice too!
Gates open at 9 AM, elims at 2 PM.
Who's in..?
So far me, Neil Fine (fuzzyfine), anyone else want to go??
Get some runs in before the Challenge on March 13th!
New LED tree at E-town... We ALL need to see this in person & practice!!!!
Good Luck El and Neil and all that make it. I won't. On a plane to Paris for work.
Wow, Edgar...!
Paris, Boston, Toronto, Puerto Rico...
You are quite the "jet-setter"!!!!!
& in high demand too!!!
To me, that translates "BIG BUCKS!!!!"
Enjoy!!!
El, I wish it was big bucks.
All it amounts to is lack of sleep
C5pilot
03-02-04, 10:24 AM
Edgar, you can reduce the effects of jet-lag by eating a snack or meal every time the airline offers you one. It will help change your bodys clock gradually. Also, try to alter your last sleep cycle slightly before you depart according to the time difference. That's always the hardest part when you're trying to catch a morning flight.
Thanks for the tips Joe. I am not one to normally turn down a meal ;( so that won't be a problem.
Alter sleep before leaving so you think I should sleep late the day of my flight or get up early? I am confused. Flight leaves 6 pm and arrives 730 AM. I am hoping to go to sleep when I get there but are you saying that is not a good idea?
C5pilot
03-03-04, 12:26 AM
Edgar, how to alter your sleep cycle depends on you, the direction of flight, and departure times. I do not think it's wise for you to sleep after you arrive and here's why.
Going Abroad PM: If you can easily sleep aboard a plane and get a full 8 hours, you should try to wake up EARLY the day you leave and do everything you can to make sure you are ready to sleep as soon as you are in the air. In other words, make yourself tired. Don't use the elevator, use the stairs, park in the farthest spot, carry your own bags, etc. Alter your meals accordingly so you can sleep comfortably and ask the attendant not to wake you. You should wake up to another day as if nothing changed. Eat soon, and go to sleep at your normal time. You get work done on arrival and your clock is fully reset by day 2.
The real problem is a lot of people can't sleep onboard planes. They are the ones who should plan ahead for a rough first day abroad. They should pull a double shift and put off sleeping if at all possible. Eating at every opportunity will help them go the distance. If they fail, and fall asleep when they arrive, they will continue to feel the effects because their clocks will remain out of synch.
Returning Home: Is usually easier because you gain time. All you need to do is lengthen your day a little. Plan something you like doing when you return home to kill a few hours. Again, eating helps you make it. Get a good nights rest your first night back and you're back in business.
One last recommendation,Edgar.Read Joe's message above when
you are ready to sleep.I was getting drowsy writing this post.
;jj
Richy , that is classic!!!!
Let me know when I can pick up the stuff for the autotap.
If possible, I'd like to use it for this Sat.
Can return it Sat night or Sunday..
Will buy your lunch at the Challenge 3/13...
Thanks
Joe thanks for the advice again. I am in the class that cannot sleep on planes, at least not for long lengths of time. I am pretty much screwed I think. I will take some meletonin which usually helps me get a couple hours and see what happens.
Edgar:
I just realized.... Have you tried Xanax?
I take it on flights for anxiety, but all it does it get me drowsy a little. I take the MINIMAL does which is .25 I think, but its the little white oval... I think you might want to ask your Dr about it, because, its not long lasting, will slightly relax you.
I know when I need to sleep, I take just 1, and I sleep sound & wake up refreshed.
Everyone says in that small dose you need to take like 5 or 6, but like I said, the smallest tablet .25 will put me to sleep if I try to relax & close my eyes...
Something to think about, because Xanax is NOT a sleeping pill or tranquilizer which will leave you feeling tired for hrs on end.
Call your dr.... & ask.... Might be the ticket you need....
Mike Campbell
03-03-04, 10:12 AM
Edgar, believe me I've had to travel extensively over the years for business too. ;yn Now, unlike El, I don't like taking pills and such, especially to try to sleep. Plus, the cheapies I worked for always put us back with the goats & chickens in "dirtball class". I found the best remedy was 3 quick Jacks, in the proper succession which enabled me to sleep like a baby, and not care about all the commotion around me or the plane bouncing all around!! :D :D Then I'd wake up, all refreshed and I didn't have to eat or drink any of that airline food...yuk!
PS :beer won't work because then you have to wait in line to squeeze into those teeny tiny bathroom & try to pee with the plane all bouncing around & hold your breath after the previous occupant's dicey deposit!! :(
C5pilot
03-03-04, 11:47 AM
Originally posted by Richy
One last recommendation,Edgar.Read Joe's message above when
you are ready to sleep.I was getting drowsy writing this post.
:D You guys are terrible. OK, so if you're in a hurry, I'm the wrong guy to ask for advice, I can admit that. But at least I can board a plane without being searched like a terrorist like someone we know. :D
Three Jacks sounds like it might work but then I would wake up with a hangover. I don't drink much.
El, sorry for hijacking your thread.
Edgar...
No problem...
I'm telling you, ask your dr for the lowest dosage of Xanax....
One or two .25 mg might be all you need to be able to sleep & not feel tired or hung over....
Tony B.96LT4
03-03-04, 06:46 PM
El, We're going up to Kirbans on the 6th. Let us know how it was!
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