Monday 4th May was scheduled to be a psychology discussion meeting but it being a Bank Holiday a fun outing took place instead.
We assembled at the Open Arms, and the landmarks for the destinations were sent round in a group notice... at least that was the theory! Second Life managed to wreak its usual havoc meaning that the notecards took ages to open, which meant a lot of fumbling and requests for new notecards. Eventually everyone managed to get the landmarks and the fun commenced.
The first destination was the Tunnel of Light sim. This is an artistic simulation, which sends you on a 6-minute ride in a teacup (teacups sit up to four people) through an installation of glowing lights and objects. Must be seen to be believed! Most of us successfully managed to take the ride, however, one of us got stuck in the entrance hall, unable to move, and could still be there now for all we know!
The second destination was the Greenies sim, where you are small and everything is big. Strangely, the landmark given out had moved and people transported to a spot underneath the floorboards. Thankfully no-one was eaten by the cat or rats – doesn’t reflect well on the OU if students are eaten while on outings. A UFO was available to fly around, which was entertaining and showcased several flying styles, and the sim creators held a pyjama party... just for us maybe. Most of us kissed the frog in some forlorn hope of getting a free prince (or princess), to no avail.
Finally it was back to the Open Arms, for refreshments and a rest!
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