AJ, Soylent Green is people!!! hehe <BR>Do you happen to know what the classical music was called that was played during Edward G Robinson's death scene? It's fairly popular but I have no idea who composed it. <BR> <BR>Soylent Green. Way ahead of its time.

Soundtrack from SG: <BR>Tchaikovsky, Symphony No. 6, Pathetique <BR>Beethoven, Symphony No. 6, Pastoral <BR>Grieg, Peer Gynt, Morning & Aase Death <BR>

I agree with the suggestion for nasal saline - no, not glam, but definitely helpful. I also recommend an eye mask along with the ear plugs - it's made a big difference for us. Not only does the eye mask help you sleep, other people are less likely to disturb you. Definitely take a big bottle of water and some snacks - your own sandwich and whatever else you enjoy that can be packed in a carry on.

take melatonin or suffer 3 days of jetlag.It works.

Tony, when on earth did you see Soylent Green, because I saw it over 25 years ago! You must have been a mere gleam in your father's eye. <BR> <BR>My memory tells me that it's Beethovens 6th, Opus 68 in F Major. But I don't know which movement, definitely not the 4th, maybe the 5th. <BR> <BR>

AJ... <BR> <BR>Unfortunately I was more than a gleam in Papa Hughes's eye in 1973. I am, I admit, nearer to 29 than 28. <BR> <BR>I didn't see Soylent Green until the 1980's of course but the memories of the film with all its meaning and wonderful musical score that seemed to fit and also Heston and Robinson's acting made an impression on the impressionable (at the time) Stellarossa. Obviously not being equipped with hi-tech effects the film does look a little dated now BUT I suppose it typified the science fiction movies of that genre. <BR> <BR>Anyway, I am off to seek out that music!! <BR>

How about batteries? You've all suggested the small electronics but they all feed on batteries esp. AA size for walkman's etc.

We took a hand-held solitare game and fought over it constantly - on the plane, waiting for trains, etc. (sounds like green eggs and ham!)

i would never fly (short or long trip) without earplanes (they are earplugs to help relieve the pressure change of takeoff and landing) and the generic equivalent of tylenol sinus (helps relieve the pressure changes from the inside as well, especially if you are developing a cold or sinus infection that you aren't even aware of yet) keep them in the original container or you may have some explaining to do going through customs <BR>

<BR>Hello. I have done the NY to Sydney trip a number of times. Everyone here has good ideas. Three other things, though: <BR>Neosporin: my doctor suggested (and his clients are pilots) to place a bit on a q-tip, and put in your nasal passages, so they don't dry out, it works. <BR>Sudafed: Decongestant, which is very good so you don't get the headaches from sinuses. <BR>Big shawl: to wrap up in for sleeping. There is really nothing more disgusting than airplane blankets....