Masked up and feel like I'm back in the air Navy. Now, the mask is another experience, but let me tell you, not bad. All you have to do is keep your mouth shut with 5000 psi of air blowing into you nose. Your lungs almost explode when you inhale, "Oh, I'll adjust that down for you Kenneth". "How is that now". Hey, how about asking me that before we start and cut it to 1000 psi, JON!
Really, not that bad, very comfortable and just have to get used to keeping your mouth shut OR you will end up with the one that covers you nose AND mouth. Didn't want that. So, in and out of consciousness and awake at 0550. Apparently, I moved my fingers enough that HAL picked up on the motion and told JON that I was done with this test. Thank you, HAL, I am! I get up, Jon removes most of the tape and glue. "You can take the rest off yourself when you get home". What if I had to take the bus home, then what? I looked like I just came in out of the passing of Hurricane Helga. Then, he gives me the parting questionaire. How did you sleep late night? I don't know, I was asleep. How many minutes did it take you to fall asleep? Sorry, I forgot to start and stop my timer. How many times did you wake up last night? Are you kidding me? How am I supposed to know that? You had the camera, JON. OK, there are more questions but I'm not going to elaborate now. Test results in 4-5 weeks. I have no idea if I qualified for American Idol, Survival, So You Think You Can Dance, or America's Funniest Home Videos. Probably the last one.

I actually was amazed at how well my lungs filled with the mask, how quiet the machine was and how unobtrusive it was. I am comfortable this morning. Still a little fatigued as you really wonder if what you are doing during the night is ok, such as adjusting wires, moving the mask for a better seal, turning on each side, moving appendages, etc. That removed from the scenario, I think the mask is a good way to go. I don't know if I snored or not. They'll let me see that on the review. Barb might want to come along for the premier showing.

So if something like this is a happening in your life, you may want to set it up to save your life from heart attack and M.I.'s. Take care, sleep well. Nine hours of sleep versus 4 or 5, not bad. Heading for the shower to remove the glue and tape. Later, Kenn/Dad