just thought of this after sending message. chunkyfrog, if you are referring to my avatar, that is a drawing I did some years ago of a puma. well, at that time, I also had a siamese cat, so maybe both a puma and my cat are morphed in that drawing. if I still had that cat, he probably could be taught...

all the above are great ideas ! love them ! thanks all.

yes, that is true. only takes a moment. I will get the hang of it with more practice. in my case, I like to lay down, watch TV without the mask on and when I start to get too sleepy, then put on the mask. I have it laying next to me. handy. but the machine is too far to reach while laying down. and ...

deviated septum, greatunclebill? forgot all about the fact I, too, have one of those guys. thanks for the info. will not be considering trying a nasal only mask. chunkyfrog, that is a great idea ! as for the auto on, I have tried breathing harder, but stop just short of hyperventilating. Last night,...

Thanks. Will keep an eye on that. I had a little trouble getting the cap to stay on. The air pressure kept popping it off. after a few tries it finally stayed on. now if I could only get the auto on to work all the time (not only when it feels like it), and the auto off to work at all. They both are...

Thanks for the advice archangle. I put the cap back on last night.

Thanks all for the info. I notice, when I take off the cap, it is a little easier to breath.

Evidently my mask has a pick off port, featured in a picture in the booklet, but have yet to find what it is for. anybody know? and if you do know its use, is it okay to sleep with the cap off of it? thanks,