[Nepeta]

Take a nap during the day before you leave.

WATCH OUT FOR THE DEER! Watch for pairs of eyes along the else of the highway. If one crosses the highway, there is a good chance that his buddies are not far behind.

Bring something you can safely munch on. I used to call it "road food". I don't recommend cold drinks because you will need more potty stops, and that can be chancey at night, even on interstates. In fact, I would intentionally stop drinking anything hours before leaving.

Night people are different. There are live radio shows that cater to the all night workers--Coast to Coast AM has everything from legitimate scientists to oddballs who claim to be in contact with the dead or aliens. (You won't go to sleep~and is now on 550 stations) There are shows for the truckers, too, with a variety pf topies.

If all else fails and you find yourself impossibly sleepy, what you can do in desperation is park right in front of an all night restaurant. Don't try this unless there are a lot of safe-looking people around.

[Hot Tabasco]

has anyone tried 5 hour energy as a way to keep awake and stimulated?

Try it tonight and see how it works........

[Bon mots]

Try some audio books to see.

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