The canwild technique rocks for me.. This seems to be the one technique that just works again and again.. although, my hopes are to really become well rounded and become a more natural LD'er. I do think you are onto something with the touch thing.. I have noticed that when my alarm is on vibrate and against me it wakes me very subtle and I don't jerk awake and move... This is definitely an idea to try now.. I'm not sure why I hadnt thought of using this with my technique before but will definitely give it a go now.. thanks for posting this....