Off the Rails #habberleytrail 16

This is a simply constructed game that’s a lot of fun, though someone could fall off or trip in between the holes. But it’s up to you if you want to take part. The aim of the game is to find a route to the end. There’s arrows marked on some of them to give you a choice of direction while others don’t permit you to pass to the next junction. It’s a balance game with a puzzle to solve, though the rails are wide enough for you to keep balance while only allowing one person on them at a time, though you can always step round them, into a hole, or onto an adjacent beam and back again to let them pass. And little ones are free to be let loose or led along by adults. I think the idea of the gap is so that grown-ups can come and intervene quickly if there are any problems.

Can I refuse to do an Exit Interview with my boss?

It depends on your employment contract, so you’ll have to check it carefully. There may be a penalty if you don’t, especially if you’re relying on a reference. If you do go ahead with one, you must ensure that it’s on the company time and that it’s recorded so that you can be paid appropriately. It should also be during the notice period. If you’re forced to come back afterwards, made sure that it’s at their expense and not your own. And be careful of emails inviting you to complete surveys as well. These should also be on their time as they get paid to read or process them so why shouldn’t you get paid to complete them? Make sure an upfront payment is agreed and that it’s immoral of them to ask otherwise, unless of course you’re feeling quite chummy and you really want to help the company out.

Methods of Escape #habberleytrail 15

So are we going to get across before these younger ones catch up with us? Do they realise where the hidden step is? Will they get a telling-off by their carers? Or will someone even more mischievous stand on the opposite end of the bridge to block their exit? There’s no way to go unless you’re that desperate to step over the chains or run through and attempt to knock over someone. Or you could try to pull them into the spout and use them as a shield. The other thing to do is to take a leap into the trees beyond and hang onto the branch or use it to lower yourself to the ground. There’s a great risk of a snapping branch though, they don’t look big enough to hold an adult. But at the end of the day, it’s only a bit of water and there’ll be other opportunities to get revenge.

 

Can't Touch This

I look forward to your touch. Those long presses of the arrow keys during video games are the best. They put me in absolute climax since I’m being held down. In comparison with typing, I’m being teased as fingers lightly pat each letter. If mistakes have been made, pressing the backspace key is beautiful, though the use of the mouse takes away most of the pleasure nowadays. I don’t mind a little bit of dirt. It does build up a bit over the years, as I’m always there for your input. It’s strange that the least used keys always attracts the most dirt. Perhaps it’s the build-up of dust which isn’t collected by your hands. You might want to clean me to remain attracted to me, but I’d recommend that you disconnect me before you do this and let me dry out afterwards so that I don’t assist in any unnecessary input.

Secret Step #habberleytrail 14

A short walk down a wooded trail leads to the next obstacle. It’s just an innocent rope bridge. It’s built parallel to the hill and it’s not too high or steep to encourage grown-ups to climb up and have a go as well. However, all is not as it seems. There’s a bit of a giveaway if you spot the pipes climbing up the side. A certain step halfway up the ladder contains a trigger to activate a hosepipe which releases a short, hard burst of gassy water right across the centre of the bridge. You may think that it goes off randomly at first, especially if you’re the first person to arrive. You’ve got to dash through in the hope that you won’t be caught out. But if you’re hesitant and cause a queue to build up on the steps, you could get very wet indeed, especially if someone’s little darling already knows where the trigger is and has the evilness to get you as wet as possible.

When should I put up my Christmas tree?

I’m guessing that this isn’t going to be a game but whatever someone feels like writing. It might be surprised as to why it isn’t up yet. Or it might actually look at a calendar and decide that I’m made for asking. The answer is a very long-winded opinion. December is the earliest, though it does advise that some people put it up as early as possible. You can also ask for help in decorating the tree, though I suspect this involves a link being sent to make purchases. But it actually doesn’t. Instead I need to choose a theme. I thought the theme would have been Christmas. On top of this, there’s also a warning to make sure that people take them down in the first week of January. I wonder if people genuinely rely on these answers for their queries. They must obey. Next question: when should I change my underwear?

Me Tarzan, me Jane #habberleytrail 13

This is one of my favourite pictures of all time. It’s cuteness and determination all bundled up into one. She’s not just giving it a go, she’s determined to show her sister up by being better and not being scared at all. Even some of the trees are bending over and waving in support as she whizzes past. For all we know, she might have even jumped out of them and this is the big finale. It might even be part of a telegraph pole and the seat could be forgiven for its fixings. Fortunately, it’s just  plastic wrap which makes it easier to hold on to. She might have even grown a bigger arm in the process. The crossed legs shows that she’s going to cling on for a while, and she’s not going to come off easily. At least not until someone stops the rope from swinging so that she can climb off safely.