How do you sleep on an airplane?
Jan 14th, 2004, 05:41 PM
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How funny, I am a back seat pilot too.
The first time I flew I dozed and the plane dipped in turb. and that was that for me, never again can I fall asleep now.
I wonder if it is a Fodorite phenom. are we all control freaks, is that why we obsess on this board and plan our trips here too?
The next time I see someone awake I will mouth "fodorite?" and I am sure the answer will be yes.
By the way, I take that new fizzy tablet called Airborne which really does help your ward off all the germs you breathe in on planes. You take it on the plane and I take it one or two times after landing, and when I used to get sore throats, I don't anymore.
The first time I flew I dozed and the plane dipped in turb. and that was that for me, never again can I fall asleep now.
I wonder if it is a Fodorite phenom. are we all control freaks, is that why we obsess on this board and plan our trips here too?
The next time I see someone awake I will mouth "fodorite?" and I am sure the answer will be yes.
By the way, I take that new fizzy tablet called Airborne which really does help your ward off all the germs you breathe in on planes. You take it on the plane and I take it one or two times after landing, and when I used to get sore throats, I don't anymore.
Jan 14th, 2004, 05:43 PM
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The Vitamin C Question:
I use a product called "Emer'gen-C". It contains 1,000 mg of Vitamin C and "32 Mineral Complexes and B Vitamins" . Put it in a glass of water an it makes a fizzy drink. I've found it very refreshing and energizing after a sleepless travel night. I like to wait until it's night time in the new place to sleep.
I use a product called "Emer'gen-C". It contains 1,000 mg of Vitamin C and "32 Mineral Complexes and B Vitamins" . Put it in a glass of water an it makes a fizzy drink. I've found it very refreshing and energizing after a sleepless travel night. I like to wait until it's night time in the new place to sleep.
Jan 14th, 2004, 05:52 PM
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Add another to the list of those who cannot sleep on a plane. I usually end up glaring in envy at my husband who can basically sleep on command, no matter the conditions or the noise. Each time I try to sleep, I succeed for minutes and then spend the rest of the time awake, massaging my legs that always manage to fall asleep...
Jan 14th, 2004, 05:55 PM
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Welcome to my World...I cant sleep in the airplane either...I refuse to take sleeping pills. I tried Melatonin few times, nothing, it left me like a Zombie and I felt worse..
I just resign myself for a long voyage and watch with GREAT ENVY the people that snores around me...
It will be fun to have a flight with the Fodors members...We could talk, have some wine and drive the flight attendants Wild...
I just resign myself for a long voyage and watch with GREAT ENVY the people that snores around me...
It will be fun to have a flight with the Fodors members...We could talk, have some wine and drive the flight attendants Wild...
Jan 14th, 2004, 06:33 PM
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Jocelyn_P, going to Ireland in May. Wait until I wake up when we arrive in Shannon and tell my wife she has to drive a stick shift rental car on the left-hand side of the road.
Actually, I'll be fine. She's the one who'll be scared in the passenger seat as we drive by all those rock walls.
Actually, I'll be fine. She's the one who'll be scared in the passenger seat as we drive by all those rock walls.
Jan 14th, 2004, 06:59 PM
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Budman, I empathize with your wife. When my husband drove us around in Italy I thought I was going to lose my fingers from loss of blood flow, I was gripping the "oh sh*t handle" so hard. He felt right at home there, tailgating and driving 100mph.
Jan 14th, 2004, 07:17 PM
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"How do you sleep on an airplane?"
Very well, thank you.
A window seat, a good neck pillow, a clear conscience, warmth, and lots of activity before the flight.
Maybe it's my snoring that's keeping the rest of you awake!
Very well, thank you.
A window seat, a good neck pillow, a clear conscience, warmth, and lots of activity before the flight.
Maybe it's my snoring that's keeping the rest of you awake!
< Possibly Possibly!
Jan 14th, 2004, 09:42 PM
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Got on an ealry morning Air France flight not long ago the most hung over I've ever been. The stewardess was nice enough to give me an aspirin and another pill that knocked me out for the entire 8 hour flight. I thought flight attendants couldn't give out any meds. Could anyone take a guess what this could of been?
Jan 15th, 2004, 05:59 AM
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I dont sleep on airplanes. My husband does all the time but I feel uncomfortable sleeping sitting up or surrounded by strangers.
I get by fine the next day by laying down for a short nap on arrival [2 hours] and then getting up for my normal schedule.
I get by fine the next day by laying down for a short nap on arrival [2 hours] and then getting up for my normal schedule.
Jan 15th, 2004, 06:15 AM
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Chardonnay - and what will all the other passengers think when we start mouthing "fodorite?" at them? They may be convinced that it is some kind of terroristic threat/racial slur and then not being able to sleep will be the last thing on our minds! Honestly, though, I think I will do that on my next trip to anyone else who is awake, just to see their reactions. Anyone planning on flying United from Chicago to London on March 12?
Jan 15th, 2004, 06:16 AM
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I am glad to see I am not the only one on planes ready to help the pilot!!
When I go to London I take the 8/9 am flight from and then not sleeping is not a problem. Who sleeps during the day? Actually lots of people on the plane, evidently, not the people who use this board. of course, many of the sleepers are on connecting flights and have already traveled many hours.
Last week returning from London I sat next to woman and her 7 year old child returning from Ghana. They had been traveling forever, the woman slept most of the way but the child was up every minute. She will be a good Fodorite.
FYI.. I seldom sleep while driving. But I do get sleepy. Thank goodness for cell phone (not handheld).
When I go to London I take the 8/9 am flight from and then not sleeping is not a problem. Who sleeps during the day? Actually lots of people on the plane, evidently, not the people who use this board. of course, many of the sleepers are on connecting flights and have already traveled many hours.
Last week returning from London I sat next to woman and her 7 year old child returning from Ghana. They had been traveling forever, the woman slept most of the way but the child was up every minute. She will be a good Fodorite.
FYI.. I seldom sleep while driving. But I do get sleepy. Thank goodness for cell phone (not handheld).
Jan 15th, 2004, 08:45 AM
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Heather that is so funny, but probably true, not everyone knows what a fodorite is, lol. I could get a punch in the nose or maybe knocked all the way out which would end the sleeping problem!
Maybe next time I am waiting in line for the toilet I will look back at coach and ask if there is a fodorite on board, hmmm, maybe not.
Maybe next time I am waiting in line for the toilet I will look back at coach and ask if there is a fodorite on board, hmmm, maybe not.
