i've done this sort of thing a lot.  most recently when i was 63 - so
i don't think old age has to be a factor.  if i get tired i just pull
into a rest area and nap till i wake up and continue on.  i like to
listen to books on tape (or in my case books on iphone).  i also sing
along with my songs.  i keep a couple of lists of road songs on my
iphone just to sing along to.  i keep myself hydrated, sugared and
espressoed.  i stop fairly often to exercise.  as it gets along toward
daybreak i make sure my wife is awake to make sure i'm awake.  she
can't drive because of physical limitations so i get to do all the
driving and i find the hours or so before and after daybreak the
hardest.

enjoy,
r

>
>> On Thu, Nov 12, 2009 at 5:31 PM, Richard Golen <rgolen@hotmail.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>>
>> The plan is to leave next Friday at 6pm drive through the night and
>> arrive
>> early Sat evening.
>>
>> Any hints, suggestions, etc?   Red Bull? "speedballs"? espresso?
>> 3 hrs
>> driving, 3hrs off??
>>
>>
>> Thanks in advance!
>>
>>
>> Ric